HOCO Elementary school rezoning
Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County Schools proposing zone changes

Houston County school leaders are meeting with parents to discuss proposed changes to where their children go to school.
Ariel Schiller,

A proposed map for the elementary school rezoning proposed by Houston County Schools.PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County school leaders are meeting with parents to discuss proposed changes to school zones. The plan would affect students at Lindsey Elementary, Westside Elementary, Northside Middle and Thomson Middle. The first of three parent meetings to discuss the proposed changes is happening Thursday,…

Shane Edwards Pinning Ceremony
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Fire Department welcomes Chief Edwards to new job

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It’s official. The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department has a new fire chief. Chief Shane Edwards’ promotion was welcomed and applauded this morning by county leaders, firefighters, and family members. He’d served as interim fire chief for the past year and has worked his way up through the ranks of the department. His wife and daughter had the…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, Weather

Baldwin County Manager says they’re not equipped for winter weather

Peyton Lewis,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The threat of winter weather has some community leaders being brutally honest about the potential impact of brutally cold weather. Baldwin County is getting prepared in case there’s ice, but there’s only so much they can do with what they have. “We’re about as prepared as Miami, Florida would be for winter weather. We don’t prepare for…

Bs Report: Jan 19th What's Next For The Dawgs?
Sports

BS Report: Jan 19th – What’s Next for the Dawgs?

The lineup might look different for UGA next year, but this championship win could lead to better prospects for Kirby and the Dawgs.
David Tufts,

As Georgia fans bask in victory after a historic season, the question remains what comes next? The lineup might look different next year but, Bill Shanks explains why this year’s championship win could lead to better prospects for Kirby and the Dawgs. Categories: Sports

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

Health officials share how free at-home Covid tests will help

At-home Covid testing will soon be more accessible thanks in part to a federal rollout of free tests.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — At-home Covid testing will soon be more accessible thanks in part to a federal rollout of free tests. Dr. Sandy Duke, the Chief Clinical Officer with Atrium Health Navicent, says at-home tests are antigen based, which means they’re for testing people who are sick. “It is not helpful for asymptomatic testing,” he said. “So for instance,…

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

Mercer University working to track Covid-19 variants thanks to grant

As we move into the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers are still learning more about the virus.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Mercer University receives grant to help track Covid-19 VariantsCovid-19 VariantsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As we move into the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers are still learning more about the virus. Mercer University School of Medicine is expanding its knowledge on Covid-19. The school, in partnership with the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, was…

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Dodge County, Education, Entertainment, Featured, Local News

Jeff Goldblum features MGA Aviation in Disney+ show

Ariel Schiller,

Jeff Goldblum poses with late MGA faculty member Lisa Henry during filming of his show “The World According to Jeff Goldblum.”EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Middle Georgia State University’s aviation campus is in the spotlight, thanks to the one and only Jeff Goldblum. He visited the campus last year to film his Disney+ series “The World According to Jeff Goldblum.” Goldblum spent…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Urhahn formally resigns

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Deputy who was suspended (pending termination), after making a comment on social media concerning the sentencing in the trial for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, has resigned. Former Deputy Paul Urhahn sent a letter of resignation to Sheriff Talton dated on January 16th that he would be formally resigning as a deputy…

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Crime, Featured, Washington County

UPDATE: All 3 suspects wanted in connection to Washington County shootings in custody

Haley Janes,

UPDATE:  Sheriff Joel Cochran has confirmed that all three suspects were taken into custody Wednesday afternoon. Stay with 41NBC for more updates. SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Investigators with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office have identified the suspects responsible for the shootings that took place on January 16th.  According to a social media post from the WCSO, deputies are looking for…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Library hosts job interview training

Washington Memorial Library welcomed patrons to interview training and resume critique sessions.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT)– The Middle Georgia Regional Library wants to help you secure a job or a second interview with training and resume building sessions. The Department of Labor is helping job seekers with resume critiques and teaching you tips for virtual interviews. The library says it is hoping to give people the knowledge they need to get the job…

Morning Business Report: Cdc's Guidelines For Preventing Covid 19 On Cruise Ships Become Optional
Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: CDC’s guidelines for preventing COVID-19 on cruise ships become optional

Edward Smart,

Cruise ships companies can now decide if they will participate in the COVID-19 guidelines. Netflix increases their prices over the holidays. The basic subscription plan rose by $1 to now $9.99 per month. To address the trucker driver shortage, officials are considering allowing teenagers to become truckers. A new pilot program would allow drivers aged 18 to 20 to operate…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured

Attempted Armed Robbery at Lucky Food Mart Wednesday morning; suspect unidentified

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Lucky Food Mart on Second street in Macon was almost robbed Wednesday morning, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect. According to the BCSO, a masked male entered the Lucky Food Mart at 2400 Second street around 8:26 a.m. brandishing a handgun and demanding money. The suspect attempted to open the cash…

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Elections, Featured, Georgia News

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announces launch of new voter registration system in Georgia

Haley Janes,

In a release from the office of Secretary Raffensperger, details about Georgia’s partnership with Salesforce to build a new system on higher security servers with faster processing power and up to date secure technology come to light, as well as information about how MTX Group Inc. is the implementation partner for the new voter registration system that are replacing Georgia’s…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Houston County Sheriff’s Office shares video of deadly robbery at J&J dollar store

The incident happened at the J&J Dollar Store at 102 Knodishall Drive.
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE: The Houston County Sheriff’s Office posted this surveillance footage in reference to the homicide of Renee Dollar on Knodishall Drive in an effort to gain information about the suspects and the incident. ORIGINAL STORY FOLLOWS: WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for three masked men connected to a deadly shooting during an armed…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain chances returning to finish the week

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring clouds and rain to the Peach State beginning Wednesday night. Today It’s the last sunny day of the work week before the next storm system rolls in. Again temperatures around Middle Georgia to begin the day were below freezing basically everywhere with half the spots again dropping below 30 degrees….

Morning Business Report: 5g Internet Delayed At Airports Over Concerns With Interference
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Disney is raising prices

Edward Smart,

Verizon and AT&T said they would delay the new 5G cellular service near some airports, adverting potentially devastating disruptions for passengers. U.S. companies are expected to pay an average 3.4% raise to workers in 2022. This growth would be higher than in 2020 and 2021. All types of positions are considered, regardless of seniority. Stocks had the worst day this…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Shane Edwards named new Macon-Bibb Fire Chief

The entire Macon-Bibb commission voted in favor of appointing Shane Edwards as Fire Chief for the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  After a year of serving as the interim fire chief for the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, Shane Edwards is now officially the department’s chief. The entire Macon-Bibb commission voted in favor of the appointment Tuesday. Edwards has served the fire department for 33 years, starting as a firefighter after finishing high school. He considers it a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Tubman Museum

Smokey Robinson performing at Tubman’s All That Jazz gala this weekend

The Tubman Museum is hosting the 25th annual All that Jazz Gala at the Macon City Auditorium this weekend.
Cameron Branscomb,

Statue of Harriet Tubman inside Tubman MuseumMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tubman Museum is hosting the 25th annual All that Jazz Gala at the Macon City Auditorium this weekend. The gala, the museum’s largest fundraiser of the year, will include a dinner and a concert performed by Motown legend Smokey Robinson. The museum is celebrating 40 years of being open…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County, WMGT

Washington County Sheriff’s Office believes 2 of 3 weekend gun incidents are connected

The Washington County Sheriff's Office believes two of three gun incidents that happened over the weekend are connected.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Washington County shootings under investigationWashington CountyTENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office believes two of three gun incidents that happened over the weekend are connected. A shooting, involving teenagers, occurred on Saturday, but the sheriff’s office says two other incidents involving guns took place Sunday. The sheriff’s office believes the two Sunday incidents are connected. “We are pretty…

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Crawford County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

GBI gives update on deputy-involved shooting in Crawford County, family wants answers

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it is still gathering details about a fatal shooting this month involving a Crawford County deputy.
Ariel Schiller,

GBI holding news conference on Crawford County deputy-involved shooting (Photo: Ariel Schiller/41NBC)KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it is still gathering details about a fatal shooting this month involving a Crawford County deputy. The GBI held a news conference Tuesday to give an update on the shooting, but there weren’t many new details to release. “We…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Peach County Commission approves purchase of new fire truck

The Peach County Board of Commissioners recently approved the purchase of a new fire truck.
Cameron Branscomb,

The 2005 model fire engine currently at fire station 1 in Peach CountyFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Board of Commissioners recently approved the purchase of a new fire truck. The purchase was approved on January 11. The 2022 model fire engine will be assigned to Fire Station 1. It will replace a 2005 fire engine, which will…