Perry texting service
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

‘Perry Points’ allows city to communicate in a different way

The City of Perry's leaders are making it easier for you to connect with them thanks to a new service called "Perry Points."
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry’s leaders are making it easier for you to connect with them thanks to a new service called “Perry Points.” It’s a text messaging platform that allows you to ask questions. Perry Points will then search the city’s website to find answers for you. You can also send a text message if you…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Byron Police Department unveils new speed trailer

The trailer is used to collect speed data, which will be pulled from the trailer to help the police department allocate resources to where they're needed.
Cameron Branscomb,

New Byron speed trailerBYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Byron Police Department received a grant from the Governor’s Office and Highway Safety recently and used the money to purchase a new speed trailer. When someone speeds past the trailer, it flashes lights and your speed. According to Lt. Bryan Hunter, the need for the speed trailer is due to the recent…

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Exclusive Content, Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News

Warrior Ranch in Dublin looking to connect with more veterans

Therapist Shawn Wilding says the ranch is having trouble establishing a connection with local veterans and their families.
Peyton Lewis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warriors Wellness and Recovery Ranch in Dublin has been up and running for two years now. The ranch sits on 19 acres of land and offers horse therapy to veterans and first responders. Therapist Shawn Wilding says the ranch is having trouble establishing a connection with local veterans and their families. “We took a hit with…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Lane Southern Orchards needs “chill time” for peach trees

Peach trees need a certain amount of time in the cold so they bloom at the right time. 
Cameron Branscomb,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Lane Southern Orchards in Peach County says the cold weather during the winter helps their peach trees. Farmers call this period “chill time”. Peach trees need a certain amount of time in the cold so they bloom at the right time.  “When you don’t get the chill hours the tree doesn’t know when it’s time to…

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COVID-19, Education, Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Masks optional at Dublin City Schools, effective immediately

Haley Janes,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dublin City Schools has ended it’s current mask mandate in order to make mask wearing optional, effective immediately. Dublin City Schools said in a press release Monday that this decision came from a January 10th Board of Education meeting where the BOE decided to revisit the mask mandate on the 31st of January. This change doesn’t…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Man’s body recovered from Lake Sinclair after 6 days of searching

Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Just short of a week of searching, the body of 71 year-old Joseph Terry Roberson has been recovered. Baldwin County Fire Chief Victor Young tells 41NBC that crews retrieved Roberson’s body around 12:45 p.m., and it was found in the same area of the lake that the boat sunk. Roberson’s body is currently being transferred to…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Schools Pre-K applications open

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb-County School District has announced that its online Pre-K registration is now open for the 2022-2023 school year. The applications will be open through February 18th. Students are eligible to attend Pre-K in their zoned neighborhood school, but parents can also apply for schools in alternate locations. Some of these schools include Northwoods Academy, Alexander…

Tech Report: Artists Threaten To Boycott Spotify
Featured, Morning Business Report

Tech Report: Artists threaten to boycott Spotify

Edward Smart,

T-Mobile is expected to release unvaccinated corporate members before April. Artists have threatened to take their music off of Spotify following Joe Rogan’s misleading medical comments. Some apps will only be visible upon searching, as Apple adds non-listed apps to its store. Talent agencies hunt for new social media talent. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: covid, Jane King, JRE,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Warmer conditions are returning to Middle Georgia as January ends

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warmer temperatures are returning to Middle Georgia after a chilly and windy weekend. Today Cloudy skies kicked off the final day of January around Middle Georgia. Temperatures were cool, but nowhere near the cold levels seen over the weekend. Temperatures were up over 15 degrees this morning when compared to yesterday, and that is largely due…

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Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Drugmakers raise prices 6.6% on products early 2022

Edward Smart,

Drugmakers raised prices an average of 6.6% in the first weeks of the new year on cancer, diabetes, and other prescription medications. Around 150 drugmakers raised prices on 866 products in the U.S. through Jan 20. WalletHub says 24% of respondents considered a large purchase anything that costs more than $100. The average price of gas in the U.S continues…
Bibb County, Crime, Local News

Man robs ‘Captain D’s’ at gunpoint

Sheriff Deputies say the incident happened just after 10:00 p.m. Friday.
Marissa Russell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An armed robbery at Captain D’s on Gray Highway has investigators searching for a suspect. Witnesses say a black male wearing a black jacket and blue ski mask entered the restaurant during closing hours Friday night. That’s when the suspect took out a handgun and demanded money. After taking some cash, he escaped on foot. No…

Rant And Rave: January 29th Hawks Heating Up
Sports

Rant and Rave: January 29th – Hawks Heating Up

This season has been a disappointment after the Hawks amazing playoff run last year, but have they found their rhythm in time to make the post season?
David Tufts,

This season has been a disappointment after the Hawks amazing playoff run last year, but have they found their rhythm in time to make the post season? Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss that and more this week. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Hawks, NBA, nfl-playoff, sports, uga-basketball

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Local Sports, Sports

Jan. 28 Middle Georgia high school basketball scores

High school basketball scores from around Middle Georgia
Shaaz Peerani,

There are just 2 weeks of regular season high school basketball left for the 2021-22 season. Here’s a look at some of the scores from around Middle Georgia for Jan. 28: Boys Scores Baldwin 75 VS Rutland 37 Stratford 61 VS First Presbyterian Day 76 Dodge County 54 VS Northeast 65 Tattnall Square Academy 53 VS Mount de Sales Academy…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Dangerous wind chills likely Saturday morning

Cecilia Reeves,

The cold front has moved through Middle Georgia this evening, bringing cold air and gusty winds. Overnight we will see our low temperatures drop into the mid 20s with wind chills in the teens. These temps will be dangerous if you are exposed to the cold so make sure you bring in pets or make sure they have a warm…
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, Unpublished, WMGT

Middle Georgia doctor reacts to ‘long COVID’ study

According to the CDC, long Covid is when symptoms last weeks or even months after a person is initially infected with Covid-19.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s still unclear what causes long Covid, but a new study published in the Nature Communications Journal might help scientists develop a blood test that could help determine a person’s risk for developing it. According to the CDC, long Covid is when symptoms last weeks or even months after a person is initially infected with Covid-19….

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News

Hotel 45 hiring restaurant staff ahead of Tuesday opening

Macon's newest downtown gem, Hotel 45, is looking to hire more people to staff its restaurants.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Macon’s newest downtown gem, Hotel 45, is looking to hire more people to staff its restaurants. The hotel recently hosted a job fair, during which it hired 65 new employees. Now, hotel Marketing Director Jimmy Teixeira says they need about 14 more people to help out in the hotel restaurants. “Anyone looking for restaurant in general…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Unpublished, WMGT

Senator Jon Ossoff says $200 million coming to Georgia for bridge repairs

Senator Jon Ossoff was in Macon Friday to announce that $200 million from the bipartisan infrastructure bill is coming to Georgia to upgrade bridges in need of repairs.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Jon Ossoff was in Macon Friday to announce that $200 million from the bipartisan infrastructure bill is coming to Georgia to upgrade bridges in need of repairs. “There are nearly 400 bridges across the state that Georgia’s Department of Transportation rates as in need of repairs upgrades or replacement,” he said. “Thanks to this bipartisan…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Robins Air Force Base to open new commercial gate Monday

A new commercial gate two years in the making is now open at Robins Air Force Base. The new gate will allow for faster processing times.
Cameron Branscomb,

Ribbon cutting of the new Robins Air Force gateHOUSTON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) – A new commercial gate two years in the making is now open at Robins Air Force Base. The new gate will allow for faster processing times. In the past, the base faced issues of traffic spilling onto Highway 247. “There wasn’t a large holding area so that would…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon Water Authority Board Member under investigation

Macon Water Authority District 2 Board Member, Desmond Brown, is under investigation for a conflict of interest. 
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia  (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Water Authority District 2 Board Member, Desmond Brown, is under investigation for a conflict of interest.  The news follows a special meeting held Thursday.  According to a report by former Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney, David Cooke, a bill was brought to the authority for $46,000 concerning flood damage.  Macon Water Authority CFO, Guy Boyle,…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Arrests made in connection to Elpis Street fatal shooting

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two arrests were made in connection to a fatal shooting that took place on Elpis Street earlier this month. On January 13th, 2022, 37 year-old Christopher Sean Abram was found fatally wounded outside of a vacant duplex in the 2800 block of Elpis Street. Investigators secured arrest warrants for 28 year-old Kentarious Vaquez Bush and 26…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, MTA Mural

Macon Transit Authority unveils new mural

"The Spirit of Macon" new Mural added to MTA
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MTA reveals new MuralMacon Transit AuthorityMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon transit Authority revealed the addition of a new mural Friday morning. In a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning several people joined to welcome the new addition. The mural is located on the corner of fifth and poplar street, it’s named, “The Spirit of Macon.” Jami Gaudet the Public Information Officer with…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Woman arrested after theft and tampering with evidence at J&J Dollar Store after homicide and armed robbery

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman who was a victim inside the business during the armed robbery and homicide that took place at J&J Dollar Store on January 18th has been arrested after evidence was discovered showing that she had removed lottery tickets where the victim was found and disconnected the power to the building security system for a…