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Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News

23rd annual “College Film Series” starts in Macon this week

Mercer, Middle Georgia State and Wesleyan College are collaborating to host the event at the Douglass Theatre.
Cameron Branscomb,

Douglass TheatreMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 23rd Annual College Film Series begins this week. The theme of this year’s film series is “Revenge.” Mercer, Middle Georgia State and Wesleyan College are collaborating to host the event at the Douglass Theatre. Each school presents a movie of their choice that follows the theme. “The film series is about the theme, but…

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Education, Featured, Local News, Peach County

Peach County Schools hosting job fair this weekend

Full-time, part-time and substitute teacher positions are open, as well as support staff positions.
Cameron Branscomb,

New Peach County High SchoolPeach CountyFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County School District is holding its first ever job fair this weekend. Full-time, part-time and substitute teacher positions are open, as well as support staff positions. Peach County schools have not been immune to the labor shortage impacting schools across the state. School officials say not many people…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb’s Family Justice Center officially has a name

A Family Justice Center serves victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and abuse all under one roof.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — “One Safe Place Macon” might just be an idea right now, but by next year, county officials hope it will be a fully operational Family Justice Center. A Family Justice Center serves victims of domestic violence, human trafficking and abuse all under one roof. Tomeika Daniel, Deputy Director for Georgia Legal Services, says it’s a much…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Piedmont Macon explains changed mask policy

Visitors and patients can no longer wear cloth masks at either hospital. Instead, they must wear medical masks. Those include surgical masks, K N95 masks or N95 masks.
Ariel Schiller,

These are examples of the different types of masks you can wear at Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North recently updated their mask policy. Visitors and patients can no longer wear cloth masks at either hospital. Instead, they must wear medical masks. Those include surgical masks, K N95 masks or N95…

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Bibb County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Ingram-Pye Elementary school taking part in a Virtual Vision Board day

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Ingram-Pye Elementary School hosting Virtual Vision Board DayVision Board DayMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— From a young age we all learn to set goals. Well, students at Ingram-Pye Elementary school are doing just that. But they’re putting those goals on paper. Fifth grader A’layah Tucker is one student who is benefitting from what a vision board is. She’s already got some goals in…

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Crawford County, Featured, Local News

Crawford County Schools to go with remote learning Thursday and Friday

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ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Students in Crawford County Schools will transition to remote learning for Thursday and Friday. The school district says they have several school bus drivers out because of COVID. The district plans to welcome students back to in-person classes on Monday, January 31st. Here’s what Crawford County Schools posted on its Facebook page: Due to the fact that…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Baldwin couple’s boat takes on water while fishing in Lake Sinclair, Authorities still searching for one

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has provided additional information concerning this incident. According to the DNR, the couple on the boat was a husband and wife, and when they called 911 they stated that their boat was beginning to sink near Airport Island on Lake Sinclair. The wife told authorities over the phone that she and her husband…

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Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Home renting costs reach all time high

Edward Smart,

A Wall Street Journal investigation finds more than 130 federal judges unlawfully ruled cases involving companies in which their families held a financial interest. The back up of container ships at the southern California ports are still breaking records. This back up is driving up inflation and delaying products. Home renting costs have set a new all-time high. The median…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Pleasant conditions return for Wednesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine and average highs are back after a day of clouds and showers. Today Wednesday began with clear skies and chilly temperatures, however nowhere in Middle Georgia dropped to or below freezing. Sunny skies will hang around this afternoon as the wind blows in from the north-northeast at about 5-10 mph. A few clouds may pass…
Featured, Happening Now, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

The Table at First Christian Church opens warming shelter

Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Opening a shelter for homeless people is something leaders at The Table at First Christian Church in Warner Robins have always wanted to do. In the past, they’ve had daytime cooling and warming stations to allow the homeless some time out of the elements. Pastor Christopher Carter says with the freezing temperatures coming in, they felt…
Crime, Featured, Local News, Washington County, WMGT

Washington County deputies, Sandersville PD looking for 3 after police chase

According to a Facebook post by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, the three occupants of the vehicle then ran into the woods on Deepcut Road.
Clayton Poulnott,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Multiple law enforcement agencies are looking for three suspects who they say ran off after a police chase ended in a crash. Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are assisting Sandersville police, after a vehicle lost control during a pursuit and crashed on Highway 68 South at Deepcut Road. According to a Facebook post by…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Man arrested in connection to body found along Highway 96 in Twiggs Co.

According to the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office, the body was located on December 19th
Shelby Coates,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to a body found along Highway 96 West. Authorities arrested 52-year-old Stacy Gene Wehunt on Friday, January 21st. He is charged with Concealing the death of another, Tampering with evidence, Making false statements, Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and Possession of a firearm during…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, Travel

Ribbon cutting held in anticipation of Hotel 45 opening soon

The hotel will officially open Febraury 1, but it's accepting reservations now.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– People gathered in downtown Macon Tuesday, to celebrate a project that has taken the city nearly a decade to complete. Hotel 45 has been a dream project for community leaders stemming from former Mayor Robert Reichert, and stretching into Mayor Lester Miller’s term. Now that the hotel is ready for booking, hotel staff and tourist agencies see…

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Bibb County, COVID-19, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

COVID-19 vaccine: One year later

According to the Mayo Clinic, about 63% of Americans are fully vaccinated.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It’s been about one year since the COVID-19 vaccine was released. In that time, people have seen three variants of COVID, and booster shots are recommend. The vaccine someone might receive today, is no different than when it was first rolled out. Chief Clinical Officer of Atrium Health Navicent, Sandy Duke, says COVID deaths have greatly been…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon Department of Juvenile Justice receives accreditation

Commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice, Tyrone Oliver, says they try to provide the kids in their facilities with as many opportunities as possible.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon’s Department of Juvenile Justice received accreditation from the American Correctional Association. In November of 2021, the ACA conducted an audit of the Macon Youth Development Center and Macon Regional Youth Detention Center.  The Macon YDC scored 100% on the ACA mandatory standards, and 98.4% on non-mandatory standards. The Macon RYDC scored 100% on mandatory standards, and…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunny and breezy weather returns Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

A cold front is moving through Middle Georgia this evening, helping to clear out our clouds and bringing cool temps to the area tomorrow morning. High pressure will be settling in across the southeast Wednesday, which will keep skies sunny and warm temps into the upper 50s. Although our temperatures will be close to normal for this time of year,…
Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Twiggs County man dies in space heater fire

Haley Janes,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was killed in a fire on Home House Drive in Drive Branch this past weekend, the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King’s Fire Investigations Unit and Twigg’s County Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office is investigating. According to the Insurance and Safety Fire Commission’s press release, 62 year-old Michael Curry of Twiggs County…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

5 arrested on gun, drug charges after search warrant

Deputies seized approximately 6 pounds of marijuana, an AR 15 rifle, three Glock handguns, one of which was reported stolen, and cash.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes and Gang Unit Investigators, along with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, made several arrests after guns and drugs were discovered during a search warrant on January 21. While executing the warrant at a home on Riverside Drive, deputies seized approximately 6 pounds of marijuana, an AR 15 rifle, three…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Piedmont Hospitals in Macon to require medical masks for staff, visitors, and patients

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Cloth masks aren’t enough to be allowed into two Macon hospitals anymore. Now, you’ll need to have surgical masks, KN95 or N95 to enter. The change is in effect for Piedmont Macon Medical Center and Piedmont Macon North Hospital and is for all visitors, patients, and staff. According to a news release from the hospital, the goal…

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Crime, Dooly County, Featured, Local News

GBI charges mom with murder, remains found in Crisp Co.

41NBC Web Producer,

VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A missing person investigation is now a murder investigation. Police in Vienna asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to help locate 4-year old Jayceon Mathis after family members reported they had not seen him in several months. The missing person report was initially made with the police on January 20. Authorities located his mom, Keara Cotton, on…

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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…

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Featured, Morning Business Report

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…