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Featured, Houston County, Local News

City of Perry prepares for new playground thanks to large donation

The Worrall Foundation gifted the City of Perry a $35,000 donation that will go toward adding a playground at Pine Needle Park.
Cameron Branscomb,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Worrall Foundation gifted the City of Perry a $35,000 donation that will go toward adding a playground at Pine Needle Park. The city plans for the playground to be ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant. The new playground will be larger than what was originally discussed by the city. “We were planning what was basically…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Daryl Morton announces re-election campaign for Bibb County School Board

Daryl Morton announces re-election campaign for Bibb County School Board
Cameron Branscomb,

Bibb County Schools offer hybrid schedulesBibb SchoolsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School Board member Daryl Morton announced he’s running for re-election. Morton, the Post 7 board member, started his campaign with a news conference Wednesday at Rookery on Cherry Street. Morton has previously served as board president for three years. He referenced the county’s graduation rate improvement since he’s…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

5 community-led organizations receive ‘Violence Interrupter Grant’

Several Macon organizations received grants as part of the Macon Violence Prevention Initiative.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Macon-Bibb Mayor and commissioners award Violence Interrupter grantsViolence Interrupter GrantsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several Macon organizations received grants as part of the Macon Violence Prevention Initiative. Macon-Bibb Commissioners met Tuesday night to hold a public hearing for each of the organizations looking to receive a grant in hopes of getting one step closer to fixing problems in the community. Five…

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Baldwin County, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin County sheriff addresses deputy shortage at ‘Eggs and Issues’

The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Eggs and Issues Wednesday morning.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Baldwin County Sheriff’s office attends Eggs and IssuesEggs and IssuesMILLEDGEVILE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Eggs and Issues Wednesday morning. Baldwin County Sheriff Bill Massee was the keynote speaker. Massee spoke about the sheriff’s office’s need for more deputies. He says the sheriff’s office is currently short more than two dozen and that…

Bs Report: February 16th We Still Have Basketball
Sports

BS Report: February 16th – We Still Have Basketball

David Tufts,

Now that the Super Bowl is done and Spring Training is officially postponed, Bill Shanks wants to remind you that we still have basketball. Although here in Georgia we have some ups and downs with the Hawks vying for a top playoff spot and the college teams struggling. He’ll go into all and more that this week. Categories: Sports

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Bibb County, Business, Local News

Macon-Bibb announces first International Summit for small businesses

You must register by March 10th.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) is hosting the first-ever International Summit to celebrate international small businesses in Macon. This event will is set to take place at the Macon City Auditorium on Wednesday, March 23rd starting at 8:00 a.m. According to a Macon-Bibb County news release, the summit will feature remarks from Mayor Lester…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Third arrest made off of Macon Crimestoppers Top 15 Most Wanted list

Three Suspects on Macon Regional Crimestoppers Top 15 List Apprehended
Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Macon CrimestoppersMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three suspects from Macon Regional Crimestoppers January 2022 Top 15 list have been apprehended. Macon Regional Crimestoppers attributes these successes to the importance of communication between law enforcement and the public in reference to these arrests. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office apprehended 45 year-old Debra L. Kitchens on January 27, 2022. Kitchens…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Teen arrested during Burglary in Progress in Macon Cricket store

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 17 year-old was arrested during a burglary in progress in Macon on Wednesday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Deputies spotted an individual inside of the Cricket store on Shurling Drive around 3:22 a.m. on February 16th. Investigators arrested the individual, 17 year-old Jordan Tyrell Jackson, without incident. Jackson was seen on surveillance…

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Education, Featured, Local News

Jones County Schools Hosts Job Recruitment Fair

41NBC Web Producer,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County School System is scheduled to host their 2nd annual virtual recruitment fair. This is a part of the school system’s efforts to hire qualified employees to be a part of their growing team. Some of the potential employment opportunities that will be incorporated into the recruitment fair include teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, custodial…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County

Man behind Robins Financial bank robbery further charged after planning to rob Wells Fargo

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An updated media release from the Warner Robins Police Department and Houston County Sheriff Office says that investigations into Victor Dennard, who was arrested and charged in connection to a bank robbery, home invasion, theft, murder, and more, revealed that he was planning to commit further crimes in Warner Robins. According to the release, investigators…

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Education, Featured, Hooked on Science

Hooked on Science: Bubble Glove

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week how we can mess with bubbles and not pop them! Have you ever bounced a bubble in your hand? If you want to, all you need is a cotton glove and your favorite bubble solution! The cotton glove prevents the bubble from hitting your hand, as your skin may contain…

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Bibb County, Crawford County, Dodge County, Featured, Laurens County, Local News, Monroe County, Weather

Cloud cover begins to return as temperatures continue to rise

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Increasing humidity is bringing clouds and rain chances back to the Peach State to end the week. Today There were several small clouds over Middle Georgia to begin the day, allowing for some pretty sunrises around the region. Those quickly gave way to clear skies heading into the later morning hours. Temperatures this afternoon will reach…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon woman dies after being struck by vehicle

It happened near the intersection of Houston Road and Broadway just before 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (2/16) –  We now know the identity of the woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday night.  According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 57-year-old Vickie Elaine Smith, of Macon, was walking east across Houston Road near Broadway when she was struck by a vehicle. Smith was pronounced deceased on scene by…

High School Basketball Region Tournament Highlights
Local Sports, Sports

High School Basketball region tournament highlights

Middle Georgia high school basketball region tournament highlights
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school basketball region tournaments are underway. Veterans High School already claimed the GHSA 5A Region One tournament over Warner Robins 68 to 55 last Friday. Tonight, the Perry Panthers hosted the Westside Seminoles in the semifinals of the GSHA 4A Region Four tournament. The schools split their regular-season meetings, but the Panthers got the best…
Education, Georgia News

Sonny Perdue named sole finalist for University System of Georgia Chancellor

“I consider being named the finalist as the Chancellor of the University System of Georgia to be a wonderful capstone to a career of public service."
Clayton Poulnott,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Board of Regents voted today to name former Georgia Governor, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, the sole finalist for Chancellor of the University System of Georgia. “I consider being named the finalist as the Chancellor of the University System of Georgia to be a wonderful capstone to a career of public service,” Perdue said. “Education…

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Local News, Weather

70s return Wednesday, storms possible later this week

Cecilia Reeves,

Although it is pretty chilly across Middle Georgia tonight, our temps will be warming into the 70s for much of the rest of the week. As high pressure moves to the east, it will push more moisture in the area, making for a muggy Wednesday afternoon. Highs will be warming to the mid 70s with a few stray showers possible,…
Bibb County, Local News

Medical expert offers tip for patients with heart disease after Covid

Covid-19 can cause mild symptoms—or even no symptoms—for some, but others deal with long-term effects including heart disease.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Covid-19 can cause mild symptoms—or even no symptoms—for some, but others deal with long-term effects including heart disease. According to Dr. Erskine James, the director of the heart failure center at Atrium Health Navicent, Covid patients who develop heart disease usually have issues on the right side of the heart as opposed to the typical left…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Middle Georgians react to Gov. Kemp’s ‘Unmask Georgia Students’ Act

Some Macon residents are reacting to Governor Kemp's proposed "Unmask Georgia Students" Act that aims to remove mask mandates in public schools and allow parents to choose whether they want their child to wear a mask.
Cameron Branscomb,

Atrium Health Navicent MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some Macon residents are reacting to Governor Kemp’s proposed “Unmask Georgia Students” Act that aims to remove mask mandates in public schools and allow parents to choose whether they want their child to wear a mask. “I don’t think that’s a good idea,” Brian Holmes, a Bibb County student’s father, said. “I mean…

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Bibb County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Rutland High School opens ‘Dress for Success’ closet

The graduation counselor and a group of students came up with the idea after seeing so few students participating in "Dress for Success Wednesday."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Rutland High School starts an Dress for Success ClosetDress for Success ClosetMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — We’ve all heard the phrase,”‘You’ve go to look the part to get the part.” Teachers at Rutland High School are helping students do just that. The school recently started a “Dress for Success” closet. The graduation counselor and a group of students came up with…

Legislative Session
Featured, Law Insights, Local News, Politics, WMGT

SB 361 passes unanimously, would help privately fund law enforcement agencies

Senator Larry Walker shared how Senate Bill 361, also known as 'The LESS Crime Act', would help fund local law enforcement.
Ariel Schiller,

ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Larry Walker shared recently how Senate Bill 361 would help fund local law enforcement. The LESS Crime Act, also known as the Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act, passed unanimously in the Georgia State Senate on February 10. The bill would allow tax payers and corporations to directly support law enforcement agencies through local law enforcement foundations….

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Man robs Boost Mobile store at gunpoint in Macon

The armed robbery happened just before 6:00 Tuesday night
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at Boost Mobile at 3263 Mercer University Drive. Deputies say just before 6:00 p.m., a man entered the store with a firearm. According to a news release, the man demanded money from the clerk. After getting an undisclosed amount of money he ran from the scene….

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Baldwin County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal shooting

Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that took place in a home off of Towns Street in Milledgeville. A call came to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, February 15th that would lead to a homicide investigation at 104 Towns Street. Sheriff Bill Massee says the Georgia Bureau…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigates bomb threat at courthouse

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A bomb threat to the Bibb County Courthouse came in around 10:49 a.m. Tuesday morning, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the scene. According to the BCSO, the courthouse was evacuated until it could be checked. 41NBC is headed to the scene, more updates to be posted as they come. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local…