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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

UPDATE: Missing Monroe County teen found, reported safe

Ethridge was first reported missing Saturday night around the Rivoli Road area
Shelby Coates,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reports they have located missing 17-year-old Jorja Ethridge. According to an emailed update, the teen is safe and unharmed. Ethridge was first reported missing Saturday night around the Rivoli Road area. Deputies say she was possibly hiding in the Bolingbroke area. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, she had been…

Morning Business Report: Hospitals Want $25 Billion From Federal Government
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Morning Business Report: Hospitals want $25 billion from federal government

Edward Smart,

Hospitals want more money to cover shortages of staff and supplies. The restaurant association is asking Congress to replenish the restaurant revitalization fund. The trade group says 88% of restaurants saw indoor dining demand wane because of Omicron. Americans want to save $1.9 million for retirement. Around 53% think they’re ‘very likely’ to succeed. Costco is offering cheaper breakfast alternatives…

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Dodge County, Featured, Local News, Telfair County, Weather, Wheeler County, Wilcox County

Cloudy skies and showers stick around Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clouds and rain have moved into much of Georgia thanks to a system in the gulf. Today It was a much warmer start around Middle Georgia this morning as temperatures jumped between 10 and 20 degrees this morning when compared to yesterday. This is largely due to the blanket of clouds that filled in overnight as…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County Sheriff shares updated photos of missing teen

They ask anyone in the Bolingbroke area to check their back yards and out buildings for her.
Ariel Schiller,

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office released these photos of Jorja Ethridge that show what she was wearing the night she went missing.FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office released updated pictures of missing teen, Jorja Ethridge from the night she went missing. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Ethridge went missing Saturday night around the Rivoli Road area….

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Featured, Jones County, Local News, WMGT

Jones County Sheriff’s Deputy survives shooting thanks to his bullet proof vest

"This is one of the things every night when you go to bed that you worry that you're going to get that call."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Jones County Deputy is recovering after he was shot during a traffic stop. Sheriff Butch Reece says the incident happened early Sunday morning. “This is one of the things every night when you go to bed that you worry that you’re going to get that call.” The call was about one of hid deputies being shot. That…

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Bibb County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County School District to offer hybrid scheduling

Instead of a traditional seven period schedule, they will have five classes.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-At the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, High School students in Bibb County will have the option to enroll in a hybrid schedule. It means instead of a traditional seven period schedule, they will have five classes. Students can take traditional courses and a block course at the same time, with this new schedule. Kevin Adams is…

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Featured, Local News, Macon County, WMGT

Montezuma responds to the passing of Mayor Larry Smith

According to city officials, Mayor Smith died of a heart attack while driving on January 21.
Cameron Branscomb,

MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- There is a new Mayor in Montezuma after Mayor Larry Smith passed away recently. According to city officials, Mayor Smith died of a heart attack while driving on January 21. Before joining local government, Former Pro-Tem Nealie Johnson worked as an educator for over 30 years. She looks to give people hope during these trying times. “What…
Dodge County, Featured, Local News, Pets & Animals, WMGT

Dodge County Sheriff, residents express frustrations with animal issues

After a weekend of animal issues, Dodge County residents are raising concerns about the need for a county animal control.
Peyton Lewis,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)–  Residents and the Sheriff of Dodge County are fed up after a weekend full of issues involving stray animals. On Saturday, residents complained about a group of puppies being dumped along Telfair Road. Then on Sunday, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office was called out to an aggressive dog incident. The dog had been taken in temporarily by…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Showers possible Tuesday, staying cool this week

Cecilia Reeves,

  By tomorrow an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico will help to bring in some moisture to the area. Depending on the exact location of that low, we could see some scattered showers. We are not expecting any thunderstorms, but showers could last into the early afternoon. A cold front to our north will be sweeping…

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Dooly County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

GBI: 4-year-old from Vienna goes missing, hasn’t been seen in months

A 4 year-old child is missing from Vienna, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking for him.
Haley Janes,

VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 4-year-old child is missing from Vienna, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking for him. According to a news release from the GBI, 4-year-old Jayceon Mathis was reported missing by family members who said they hadn’t seen him in several months. The complaint was filed on Thursday, January 20. The Vienna Police Department asked…

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Cherry Blossom Festival, Featured, Local News, Music

Niko Moon is announced as Cherry Blossom Festival’s third headliner

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival Organizers have announced their third major headliner for the 40th Cherry Blossom Festival– RCA Nashville breakthrough artist, Niko Moon. Moon will be performing at Carolyn Crayton Park on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage on Saturday, March 26th, 2022 as part of the Nightly Concert Series at the Cherry Blossom Festival. This series will…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Man breaks into Cashman’s Pub by kicking in glass doors, wanted by Bibb County Sheriff’s Office

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man broke into Cashman’s Pub on Cherry Street in the early hours of Sunday, but  nothing was reported to have been taken. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect in the photos attached after it was reported that he entered the business around 3:00 a.m. on January 23, 2022, by kicking in…

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Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Conflict between Russia and Ukraine could negatively affect economy

Edward Smart,

The threat of a ground war between Russia and Ukraine could rattle financial markets in the future– this may cause natural-gas prices to spike and stocks to fall. Department store Kohl’s was offered $9 billion to go private. This would reduce pressures to please the stock market. The FDA approves expansion of antiviral drug used to combat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 sickness….

Tech Byte: Covid Tech
Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Covid Tech

Drake Rozelle,

As COVID-19 continues to spread, the CDC is urging us to step up their game to get the most protection possible. We can do that by getting tested for the virus, and wearing the right face mask. Since they’ve gotten harder to find, we now have another way to track down COVID-19 tests, and you don’t even need to leave…

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Featured, Local News, Telfair County, Weather, Wilcox County

Cool and sunny conditions hang around to begin the new week

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine will continue to stick around after a chilly but sunny weekend. Today It was a clear and cold morning around Middle Georgia to begin the new week. Temperatures were chilly all weekend with the coldest night of the year so far coming this past Saturday. We quickly dried out from Friday’s rain (and brief winter…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County teenager missing

41NBC Web Producer,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager. Jorja Ethridge went missing around the Rivoli Rd area just after midnight Sunday morning. She is around 5’8″ inches tall, has brown or blonde hair, and brown eyes. Jorja was last seen wearing a purple sweatshirt and black leggings. She may…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Friendly Gus robbed at gunpoint

41NBC Web Producer,

Two men with guns came into the Friendly Gus located at 4845 Ocmulgee East Boulevard. After getting money from the clerk the men fled in a silver Nissan Versa. One of the men is described as wearing a black jogging suit with a hoodie, black paints with white stripes, black face mask, and black and white sneakers. The second is…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Pansy Avenue shooting claims the life of 47year old

41NBC Web Producer,

47-year-old Kena Jermaine Marshall was wounded by gun fire he was transported to Atrium Health Navicent by ambulance where he later died of his injuries. No one else was reported injured during the incident. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. Categories:…

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Board of Elections going through transition

Elections supervisor says she resigned due to stressful nature of the job.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Jeanetta Watson officially moved on from her job as Macon-Bibb County’s Election Supervisor. Her resignation letter says the overwhelming stress of the job took a toll on her mental health. Darius Maynard, Chairman for the Bibb Board of Elections, says Watson felt it was time to move on to new opportunities. “We certainly thank her for her…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb Board of Education approves greenhouse for Heard Elementary

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb Board approves Greenhouse at Head Elementary SchoolGreenhouseMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Heard Elementary will soon be home to a greenhouse. Bibb County school board members approved the construction Thursday night. The addition will continue to let students get a head start learning about the agriculture industry. Jennifer Wilson is the agriculture teacher at the elementary school and says the student feedback on…

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Baldwin County, Bibb County, Local News

Organizations need help as temperatures drop

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Parts of Middle Georgia are under a wither weather advisory beginning Friday night. As temperatures drop, several places are working to keep people out of the cold. Friday marks one month into winter, and with winter comes freezing temperatures. In Macon, the Brookdale Warming Center is opening its doors for people to stay the night and out…

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Baldwin County, Bibb County, Hancock County, Johnson County, Jones County, Laurens County, Local News, Monroe County, Treutlen County, Twiggs County, Washington County, Weather, Wilkinson County

Winter weather likely in parts of Middle Georgia Friday night

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Freezing rain and snow are likely in a handful of Middle Georgia counties tonight. Tonight For those who want winter weather, or in particular, snow, some of you maybe in luck. The northeastern counties in Middle Georgia are most likely to see winter weather tonight with the northernmost most likely to see snow. The majority of…