Warner Robins
Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Warner Robins City Council Post 1 candidates share their platforms

Incumbent Derek Mack faces Leslie Morales and Jonathan Nichols.
Ariel Schiller,

FileWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, and Warner Robins has several important elections. We told you about the Mayor’s race a few weeks ago, but there’s also the City Council Post 1 race too. Incumbent Derek Mack faces Leslie Morales and Jonathan Nichols. Derek Mack was elected to City Council Post 1 following a special election…

E Coli
Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

5 E. Coli cases confirmed from the Georgia National Fair

The Georgia Department of Public Health is working to trace the source of E Coli cases.
Peyton Lewis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– After 31 years of hosting the Georgia National Fair, Fairgrounds staff says they’re stunned to see an E. Coli outbreak. “We’re praying that there are no more cases, and our hearts and thoughts sincerely go out to the families that have been affected,” said Maggie Lane, a marketing director for the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Five children have…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Piedmont Macon celebrates its 5,000 robotic surgery

The hospital was the first in Middle Georgia to perform a robotic surgery in 2009.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Piedmont Macon is celebrating after completing its 5,000 robotic surgery. The hospital held a news conference about their accomplishment Friday afternoon. Piedmont Macon was the first hospital in Middle Georgia to perform a robotic surgery in 2009. The procedure isn’t what you would expect though. The robot doesn’t function on its own, a surgeon is behind every movement….

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Rosa Taylor Elementary holds Character Con to promote reading

Students dressed up as their favorite character from a book.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Students at Rosa Taylor Elementary in Macon, got into character Friday morning. The students participated in Character Con, where they dressed up as their favorite character from a book. Instead of showing off their costumes inside this year, they had a parade outside. Family members were there to cheer them on. The parade was part of the schools…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News

Oak Hill Middle School presents students with REACH Scholarships

Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Five Oak Hill Middle School students were awarded scholarships as a part of the REACH Program. Pressely Anderson, Saul De La Cruz, Brooke Moats, Laila Primas, and Micah Webb were this year’s recipients of the scholarship. The REACH Scholarship is Georgia’s first needs-based college scholarship program. REACH stands for realizing educational achievement can happen. “It means a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Local pediatricians awaiting COVID-19 vaccine approval for children 5-11

According to Pediatrician Dr. Jason Smith, the delta variant has impacted the younger children.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The CDC has yet to approve the Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. One local pediatrician office says though, they’re ready to start administering the vaccine once they get the green light. According to Pediatrician Dr. Jason Smith, the delta variant has impacted the younger children. That’s why he says once the vaccine is approved, they will encourage…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Local doctors, law enforcement share Halloween safety tips

Piedmont Macon and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office encourage everyone to stay safe.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– With Halloween this weekend, local doctors and Sheriff’s deputies share a few tips for having a safe and happy holiday weekend. Nick Mullins, an Emergency Medicine Resident at Piedmont Macon, says you should stay vigilant if you plan to go out. 2021 HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS: Don’t let your kids out of your eyesight. Check their candy for…

E Coli
Featured, Georgia News, Health, Houston County, Local News

E.coli investigation underway after Georgia National Fair

Marissa Russell,

photo courtesy of MGNPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State health officials identified 4 cases of E.coli in children who attended the Georgia National Fair. The North Central Health District and the Department of Public Health are working with fair employees to investigate. The cases are in children who live across the state, and each of them attended the fair. All 4…

OLOST endorsement
Bibb County, Business, Elections, Featured, Local News, Politics, Unpublished, WMGT

Macon Chamber of Commerce endorses penny sales tax

According to Mayor Miller, residents can expect a property tax decrease if the OLOST passes.
Ariel Schiller,

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce endorses the OLOST.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce endorsed the Other Local Option Sales Tax bill. The Chamber is asking residents to vote yes on the bill, also known as the OLOST, that will add an additional one penny sales tax on items purchased in the county. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller…

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Community Calendar, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Perry ‘Sweets and Treats’ event returns

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Annual Perry, sweets and treats is backPerryPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Halloween is approaching and the city of Perry wants to make sure you have some fun. Perry’s annual Sweets and Treats is back. The free event takes place Friday, October 30th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Organizers encourage the community to wear costumes to the family-friendly event, and to shop local….

Living Well With Troy Thompson: Green Goblin Cocktail
Entertainment, Living Well, Recipes

Living Well with Troy Thompson: Green Goblin cocktail

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — On this edition of Living Well with Troy Thompson, Mixologist “Dray” Dreundray Cottrell shows us how to make a fun and spooky Halloween spirited drink. Dray’s “Green Goblin” cocktail includes the following: 2 oz. Rum 2 oz. Mango Puree 2 oz. Blue Curacao 3 oz. Pineapple Juice 2 oz. Lemonade Red Food Coloring Fruit and Candy of Choice…
Featured, Local News, Washington County, WMGT

Eurie Martin’s family reacts to mistrial of former Washington County deputies

"I literally cried myself to sleep last night because my heart was so heavy."
Ariel Schiller,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Helen Martin Gilbert is the sister of Eurie Martin. A 9-day-trial of three former Washington County deputies indicted with her brother’s death in 2017, ended in a mistrial. “I literally cried myself to sleep last night because my heart was so heavy,” said Martin Gilbert. Henry Copeland, Michael Howell, and Rhett Scott were charged with Felony Murder,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Ryland Environmental to take over Macon-Bibb County trash pickup

After 6 months of working in 20% of the county, Ryland Environmental will now take on 100% of the county.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Ryland Environmental is expected to handle all trash pick-up throughout Macon-Bibb County. Local leaders want residents to know how the transition will work. Mayor Lester Miller held a special demonstration at Carolyn Crayton Park Wednesday morning, to give residents a full step-by-step plan and new rules for bulk trash. Ryland Environmental signed on to handle 100%  of…

Department of Health Covid memorial
Bibb County, COVID-19, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb DPH honors lives lost to Covid-19

More than 500 flags are planted outside the Macon-Bibb Department on Forsyth Street.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— More than 500 flags are planted outside the Macon-Bibb Department on Forsyth Street. The flags are meant to represent citizens in Macon-Bibb County who died from Covid-19 during the pandemic. The memorial is similar to the one at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. We spoke with the administrator for the Health Department, Dr. Jimmy Smith, about…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

New Coffee lounge, live entertainment shop coming to Macon

The new shop will open its doors next year on Second Street.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A new coffee lounge with live entertainment was just approved by the Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning. The new shop will open its doors next year on Second Street. The focus of the shop will be to create a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to go and congregate. Of course everyone is welcome to order coffee. You can…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Tubman Museum after school program receives $36K donation

The museum was forced to put it's program on pause due to a lack of funding last year.  
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—As a part of the 22nd annual Lights On Afterschool celebration, the Whiterite Law Group donated $36K thousand  to the Tubman Museum’s Afterschool program. The museum was forced to put it’s program on pause due to a lack of funding last year.   “Thirty-six thousand dollars to fund a program of a concept, an idea, now that’s the least…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County School District shows support for the Atlanta Braves

The district held Braves Day on Wednesday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—  The Atlanta Braves are in the World Series, and tudents in Macon-Bibb County are showing support. On Wednesday, the district held Braves Day. “With the Braves being in the world series it’s awesome, because I’m the baseball coach here, and it’s just I haven’t seen this much support for the braves in a number of years,” said Steven…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Piedmont Macon Medical Center pays tribute to breast cancer survivors

The hospital is signing pink ribbons and tying them on a tree in front of the cancer wing of the hospital.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Breast Cancer Awareness Month is wrapping up, and Piedmont Macon Medical Center is using this time to celebrate breast cancer survivors.  The hospital is signing pink ribbons, then tying them on a tree in front of the cancer wing of the hospital. Both patients and nurses take part in the tree signing.  “The only fear is getting detected…

Braves Fan Afraid Of Astros Starting 4
Sports

Braves bullpen shuts down Astros

Charlie Morton's injury forces Braves bullpen to takeover.
Shaaz Peerani,

The Atlanta Braves steal the opening game of the World Series 6-2 in Houston. The Braves started off hot as Jorge Soler became the first player to hit a home run in the very first plate appearance of the World Series. The designated hitter was the sparkplug Atlanta needed to jump start the season finale. Austin Riley continued adding run…

Bs Report: October 22nd Braves Back In Atlanta
Sports

BS Report: October 27th – Braves Take Game 1!

The Braves start this World Series off with a statement. A 6-2 victory to take the first game against the Astros.
David Tufts,

Bill Shanks is in Houston to preview Game 2 of the World Series, the Braves (1-0) against the Astros (0-1). Will the Braves be able to stay on top after losing Charlie Morton? FInd out what Bill has to say. Categories: Sports

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Featured, Health & Fitness

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY: Lower body and Core circuit

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Malcom Strapp is back with another edition of Workout Wednesday to focus on the lower half of your body, as well as your core. The exercises come in 3 rounds with 3 sets of 30 seconds of work and 45 seconds of rest with about a minute of rest after each round. ROUND 1: Squat In Outs /…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Nice weather Wednesday, storms return Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

High pressure will be hanging around for one more day tomorrow with highs staying close to normal for this time of year. Enjoy the dry day Wednesday, because rain and storms will be rolling in during the early morning hours Thursday. The first round of showers and storms will be possible in the pre-dawn hours Thursday. These storms are where…