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

Atrium Health Navicent doctor encourages Covid booster for kids

Doctors with Atrium Health Navicent are encouraging parents with children over the age of 12 to get their Covid-19 booster vaccines.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Doctors with Atrium Health Navicent are encouraging parents with children over the age of 12 to get their Covid-19 booster vaccines. Dr. Edward Clark, the Medical Director and Chief for the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, tells us children getting boosted can help curb the spread of the virus. He says vaccines helped eradicate other diseases…

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Featured, Local News, Peach County

Former Peach County Trojans participate in college football’s national title game

Two former Peach County High School students participated in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game Monday.
Cameron Branscomb,

Peach County High School Football fieldFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two former Peach County High School students participated in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game Monday. Terrence Ferguson II, a 2021 Peach County High School graduate, is a freshman offensive lineman for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He appeared in two games this season. Kearis Jackson, a 2018 Peach County…

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Baldwin County, Health, Local News, WMGT

Covid testing location relocating in Baldwin County

If you need Covid-19 testing in Baldwin County, you will have to visit a new location starting Friday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Covid-19 testing relocationBaldwin County Health DepartmentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you need Covid-19 testing in Baldwin County, you will have to visit a new location starting Friday. The Baldwin County Health Department is moving its Covid-19 testing to Walter B. Williams Jr. Park on Highway 22 West. The relocation follows an increase in people getting tested at the health department….
Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

U.S. Attorney’s Office, Crimestoppers announce ‘Most Wanted’ list

Crimestoppers provides automatic rewards of $1,000 minimum payout.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia and local law enforcement needs help finding the ‘Top 15 Most Wanted’ fugitives identified by Macon Regional Crimestoppers. The fugitives are wanted for charges ranging from malice murder, aggravated assault, rape, armed robbery, trafficking an elder person and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony…
Crawford County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Crawford County Sheriff’s Office Deputy placed on administrative leave after involvement in officer-involved shooting

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE (01/12/2022) : A press release from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office says that CCSO Deputy William Owenby was the deputy involved in this case, and that he has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the GBI’s investigation and review by the Macon Judicial Circuit. Owenby has been involved in a similar situation before, in May of…

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Featured, Local News, Travel

Commission renames “Complete Streets Policy” to “Irene’s Law” in honor of victim of hit and run

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One of Macon-Bibb’s road policies is being renamed to add a human element to the law, reminding drivers that lives are at stake when you get behind the wheel. Tuesday, January 11th, 2022, during a Macon-Bibb Committee meeting, commissioners approved to rename the “Complete Streets Policy” to “Irene’s Law”. The law was adopted with the thought…

Shane Edwards Selected As Macon Bibb County Fire Chief
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb’s Fire Chief to be Shane Edwards approved by commission; final vote to take place next week

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is another step closer to having a new fire chief. During committee meetings on Tuesday, commissioners approved the appointment of Shane Edwards as the new Fire Chief of Macon-Bibb County. Edwards has been serving as the Interim Fire Chief for over a year, since January 1st, 2021. Edwards, a Macon native, graduated from Central…

Tech Report: Pfizer, Facebook, And "smart Guns"
41 Today, Technology

Tech Report: Pfizer, Facebook, and smart guns

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Pfizer is removing hundreds of jobs, Facebook’s lawsuit continues, and “Smart guns” could change the game for gun owners. Pfizer is decreasing  it’s U.S sales staff by removing a few hundred jobs, and creating new jobs in place of those lost. Investors are given caution from security regulators as  crypto scams become a top threat. A federal judge issued the…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County Sheriff’s Office Deputy suspended pending termination after social media comment on Arbery murder trial

Haley Janes,

  WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County Sheriff’s Deputy has been suspended pending termination after making a comment on social media that violates policies within the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. According to a letter from the HCSO, as of January 10th, 2022, Deputy Paul Urhahn was suspended without pay pending termination. The HCSO says the decision was made…

Traffic Pattern Change Coming To Pio Nono Ave.
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Travel

Pio Nono Avenue to have final traffic pattern shift in resurfacing project, GDOT says

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Traffic patterns will be shifting on a portion of US 41/ SR 247/ and Pio Nono Avenue in Macon this week. According to a release from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT),  the shift is scheduled to happen Saturday, January 15th to one eastbound and one westbound lane with a center turn lane. The release says…

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Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Airlines release COVID information amongst employees

Edward Smart,

Delta is pushing the CDC to reduce quarantine time to 5 days instead of 10. United Airlines reports no COVID-19 deaths among vaccinated employees in the past eight weeks. Around 3,000 United Airlines workers have tested positive for COVID-19. Bank of America is cutting overdrafts fees from $35 to $10 starting May. This revision is said to help those that…
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller withdraws support of Brightmark

Brightmark is planning to build the world's largest plastics recycling and renewal facility in south Macon.
Ariel Schiller,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Brightmark is planning to build the world’s largest plastics recycling and renewal facility in south Macon, but the project has now potentially hit a road block. We told you previously about concerns citizens have with Brightmark’s process called pyrolysis, which turns plastic into fuel. Mayor Miller sent this letter to the Macon Bibb County Industrial Authority…
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

“The Wonder Twinzz” read to students at Bernd Elementary School

Students at Bernd Elementary School got a visit from Sgt. Latricia Gittens and her twin sister Felicia Kim, also known as "The Wonder Twinzz."
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Bernd Elementary School got a visit from Sgt. Latricia Gittens and her twin sister Felicia Kim, also known as “The Wonder Twinzz.” They are not only Bibb County School District employees, but  also authors of a children’s book called Mirrors. They read the motivational book to a group of 2nd graders at the school…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Health, Local News

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin opens drive-thru Covid testing

Drive-thru Covid-19 testing is now available at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin.
Cameron Branscomb,

Baldwin NavicentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Drive-thru Covid-19 testing is now available at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin. The hospital is offering PCR testing. It takes 24 to 72 hours to get results. Hospital officials say people with insurance or Medicare can expect to pay zero out of pocket cost. Anyone getting tested should enter from the Cobb Street entrance near entrance…

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Bibb County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Washington Memorial Library temporarily shifting to curbside pickup

The Washington Memorial Library is temporarily shifting its services to curbside only.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Washington Memorial Library shifting to Curbside onlyCurbsideMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington Memorial Library is temporarily shifting its services to curbside only. The library says it’s to minimize the spread of Covid-19. The library used the method at the beginning of the pandemic, and now it’s back in place until Saturday, January 15. All you have to do is pull…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying cool and dry Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

High pressure kept us clear and cool today across Middle Georgia with high temps limited to the low 50s. Tonight we will continue to cool quickly into the 20s, which means we are in for a cold start Wednesday morning. Sunshine will help us once again warm into the mid 50s, but we will see an increase in cloud cover…

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Houston County, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Organization donates quilts for veterans in hospice at Carl Vinson VA Medical Center

A Perry organization known as the "Crossroad Quilt Guild" wanted to show how much they care for veterans in hospice as well as their families.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Crossroads Quilt Guild donates quilts for Veterans in HospiceVeteransDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Perry organization known as the “Crossroad Quilt Guild” wanted to show how much they care for veterans in hospice as well as their families. Quilts are items usually passed down from generation to generation, but these quilts were made for a bigger purpose. The group donated 11…

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Baldwin County, COVID-19, Featured, Health, Local News

North Central Health District drive-through COVID testing in Baldwin County to relocate on Friday, January 14th

Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The North Central Health District (NCHD) and Baldwin County Health Department in partnership with Mako Medical are working to relocate drive-through COVID-19 testing. According to a release from the NCHD, the drive-through testing will be moved from the health department to Walter B. Williams Jr. Park located at 59 GA-22 West. Testing at this new location…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Woman stabbed in Perry parking lot Tuesday morning, dies in hospital

Haley Janes,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Police responded to an incident in which a woman was stabbed multiple times in a Perry parking lot on Tuesday January 11th, 2022. According to a release from the Perry Police Department, 20 year-old Shateria Kendrick from Perry was stabbed multiple times during a domestic dispute in the parking lot of Creekwood Park off…

Tech Report 1/11/2022
Business, Technology

Tech Report: FBI suspects Russian hackers, and Big Tech delays returns to the workplace

41NBC Web Producer,

Jane King reports on the latest in technology news, including suspicions from the FBI  concerning Russian hackers, Intel’s response to Chinese human rights abuse allegations, and Meta delays a return to the office due to COVID surges. The FBI believes that Russian hackers are sending ransomware to businesses through USB’s that are sent via the postal service under false addresses….
Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: 3 Masked men commit a home invasion and armed robbery, suspects unidentified

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office has sent out a media release clarifying and correcting some information concerning the Home Invasion and Armed Robbery that took place at Marlin Terrace on Monday at 3:25 p.m. According to the release, responding deputies found 3 victims at the residence, including 2 adults (a man and a woman) and…

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Cherry Blossom Festival, Featured, Local News

2 Critter Fixers veterinarians chosen to be Grand Marshals for the 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two veterinarians from  Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital have been selected as the Grand Marshals of the 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. According to a release from Georgia’s International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, Dr. Vernard Hodges and Dr. Terrence Ferguson will be leading the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Macon. Dr. Hodges and Ferguson both attended…

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Business, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Pfizer aiming to release COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron

Edward Smart,

Pfizer is aiming to create a COVID-19 vaccine that specifically targets the Omicron variant by March. Elsewhere, the White House says private insurers can cover up to eight rapid COVID-19 tests a month. The Omicron variant is also slowing deliveries of some food, reported by John Catsimatides, owner of East Coast supermarket chain Gristedes. Potential shortage of meat and eggs…