Medicaid Expansion
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, Politics, WMGT

State legislators urge Medicaid expansion

State Representative Matthew Wilson is calling on Governor Brian Kemp to expand Medicaid.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — State Representative Matthew Wilson is calling on Governor Brian Kemp to expand Medicaid. Representative Wilson joined Representative Miriam Paris for a press conference in Macon Tuesday. In July, 67 state legislators co-signed a letter to Governor Kemp asking him to include Medicaid expansion in the upcoming special session. Representative Wilson says the Biden Administration will not…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb announces changes to solid waste pickup

More details will be announced at a news conference scheduled for Wednesday, October 20.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ryland Environmental will begin collecting all residential trash, recycling, yard waste and bulk items starting January 1, 2022. Macon-Bibb Commissioners selected the company during their meeting on Tuesday. New, red-colored carts will be delivered in December. “People should not use the new red cans until January,” a Macon-Bibb news release said. A news conference “to begin…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 11-15

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 11 and Friday, October 15, 2021.
Tucker Sargent,

    MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 11 and Friday, October 15, 2021. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All scores between 76 and 85 are shown in orange. All scores between 86-99 are shown in black. All…

Marathon Shooting
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: 2 arrested in connection to shooting death of Macon teen

Two people are in custody following the shooting death of a Macon teen on October 12.
Clayton Poulnott,

UPDATE (10/18) – Two people are in custody following the shooting death of a Macon teen on October 12. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Andrew Raqati Hollis and 21-year-old Reshawn Taylor were arrested Monday after being interviewed. Hollis and Taylor are both charged with conspiracy to commit a felony (murder) and are being held without bond. Additional arrests…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Health, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Local governments: employee vaccination incentives have been a success

"We have 179 employees, of those we have 167 vaccinated as of today."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—It’s been almost one year since vaccines have been available to the community. In an effort to get more people vaccinated, Middle Georgia counties have put an incentive in place for their employees. In September, the Peach County board of Commissioners approved a $500 incentive, if employees showed proof of vaccination against Covid-19. “At the time we were…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunny and cool weather returns Tuesday

Cecilia Reeves,

We have been having a nice taste of fall the past few days and we should get at least one more before the 80s return. High pressure is sticking around through the middle of the week. This keeps our skies mostly clear and our humidity low. Temperatures will warm back into the 80s as early as Wednesday, with lows returning…
Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms seeks re-election, faces two challengers

He's seeking a third term to continue initiatives like developing a downtown area for the city.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Mayor Randy Toms became mayor eight years ago after spending more than 25 years with the Warner Robins Fire Department. Mayor Toms says he’s not quite done with public service. He’s seeking a third term to continue initiatives like developing a downtown area for the city. “To create an environment down there that’s family friendly, an…
Elections, Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

If passed, the TSPLOST in Peach County would help fix roads

If passed, the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax would add a penny to all purchases.
Peyton Lewis,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mai Nguyen has been working in Fort Valley during the last four years and says she hears road noise all day. “We hear all kinds of noises when they drive fast, we hear the noise all day,” Nguyen said. She works at Valley Nails on Main Street. It’s is one of several roads Peach County…
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Russell Parkway Dunkin’ Donuts celebrates third anniversary

The store celebrating by giving away free coffee on Monday.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Dunkin’ Donuts on Russell Parkway in Warner Robins is celebrating its three year anniversary by giving away free coffee on Monday. We spoke with the owner and manager of the store, Nick Patel. He’s thankful for his loyal customers who continue to support him. “Having great loyal customers, being apart of a community is great….

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD hosts Mount de Sales in our Game of the Week

The FPD Vikings welcomed the Mount de Sales Cavaliers to George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The FPD Vikings welcomed the Mount de Sales Cavaliers to George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium. The Vikings were looking to get to 2-0 in the region, while Mount de Sales was trying to get to 1-1. Tucker Sargent has highlights from this A-Private Region 1 game:     Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags:…

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford hosts Strong Rock

The Stratford Eagles hosted the Strong Rock Christian Patriots Friday night.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Stratford Eagles hosted the Strong Rock Christian Patriots Friday night. The Eagles were  trying to stay perfect in A-Private region 1 (2-0), while the Patriots were looking for their first win (0-1). Here are the highlights from Eagle Field:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, eagle field, football, stratford eagles, Strong…

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Rutland and Westside play at Ed Defore

The Rutland Hurricanes were  home against the Westside Seminoles Friday night at Ed Defore Sports Complex.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Rutland Hurricanes were  home against the Westside Seminoles Friday night at Ed Defore Sports Complex. The Hurricanes were still looking for their first 4-A region 4 win (0-2). The Seminoles were trying for their second region win (1-1). Bill Shanks has the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore…

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside hosts Valdosta

The Northside Eagles hosted the Valdosta Wildcats at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Northside Eagles hosted the Valdosta Wildcats at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. This was the Eagles’ first 6-A region game. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, northside eagles, Tucker Sargent, Valdosta Wildcats

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County hosts Lee County

The Houston County Bears hosted the Lee County Trojans Friday night.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Bears hosted the Lee County Trojans Friday night. This was the first region game for the two teams. Houston County came into the game 4-3 overall, and Lee County was 6-1. Check out the highlights from Freedom Field: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Freedom Field, houston…

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County hosts Northeast

The Northeast Raiders went on the road Friday night to Bleckley County.
Clayton Poulnott,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northeast Raiders went on the road Friday night to Bleckley County. Both teams came in undefeated in AA Region 3. Check out the highlights from Royal Stadium:     Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Bleckley County Royals, football, Northeast Raiders, Royal Stadium, Tucker Sargent

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Alamo police officer Dylan Harrison laid to rest in Dublin

Officer Dylan Harrison was killed in the line of duty on October 9.
Peyton Lewis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Family, friends, law enforcement and others traveled to the DuBose Porter Center in Dublin, to honor Officer Dylan Harrison Friday. Thousands of first responders showed up to pay their respects. Governor Brian Kemp and his wife Marty Kemp made an appearance too. “He’s a protector… you know Dylan had the cutest little dimples and the deeper those…

HELEN MARTIN GILBERT
Featured, Local News, Washington County, WMGT

Eurie Martin’s family reacts to trial

One of the family's lawyers, Mawuli Davis, says what happened to Martin is not only tragic but inhumane.
Ariel Schiller,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Eurie Martin’s family hosted a news conference Friday. They discussed the trial for three former Washington County deputies charged with the 2017 tasing death. They were responding to a call about a suspicious person in the neighborhood asking for water. One of the family’s lawyers, Mawuli Davis, says what happened to Martin is not only tragic but…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Fair Crackers help create fun at the Georgia National Fair

As you walk through the Fairgrounds, you may notice some people wearing green vests.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia National Fair in Perry will come to an end this Sunday. A lot of work and planning goes into hosting the annual event. It also takes a lot of volunteers. As you walk through the Fairgrounds, you may notice some people wearing green vests. Those people are known as the Fair Crackers. “Fair crackers are helpers,…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Honey Bee vendor says goodbye after 30 years at the Georgia National Fair

He has been a vendor at the Georgia National Fair since its opening in 1990.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— If you head out to the Georgia National Fair, be sure to make a stop at the Honey Bee Story stand. Jesse McCurdy is a beekeeper in Perry, and the owner of the Honey Bee Story stand in Heritage Hall. He has been a vendor at the Georgia National Fair since its opening in 1990. Now, 32 years…

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

2-1-1 Mobile brings rental, utility, and COVID assistance to the Macon community

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — United Way has created a six-month pilot initiative with the help of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia to create a new tool to give greater access to resources concerning rental assistance, utility assistance, and more to the Macon community. With the funding of $175,000, United…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

CRIMESTOPPERS Tip leads to arrest of woman on the run since 2019

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — According to an executive director with Macon Regional Crimestoppers, U.S. Marshals South East Fugitive Task Force worked with the North Carolina team to apprehend Tia Nicole Hill on Thursday, October 14, 2021, after receiving a tip from Macon Regional Crimestoppers. The release from Crimestoppers says that Hill had been on the run from the Houston County Sheriff’s office…

Rant And Rave: October 15th The Dawgs Are Number 1
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Rant and Rave: October 15th – The Dawgs are Number 1

The Dawgs have risen to the number one spot after defeating Auburn, but can they take down Kentucky?
David Tufts,

The Dawgs have risen to the number one spot after defeating Auburn, but can they take down Kentucky? Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent are talking college football this week, as well as who is the best opponent for the Braves in the NLCS. Categories: Sports
Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

NCHD identifies West Nile Virus-related death in the area in 2021

West Nile Virus is most commonly spread by infected mosquitoes feeding on humans.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The North Central Health District (NCHD) epidemiologists have confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus related death within the district in 2021. The individual was an older resident of Houston County with chronic health issues and no recent travel history. NCHD is urging all residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Here is how you can protect…
Elections, Featured, Local News, Peach County, Politics, WMGT

Fort Valley, Peach County elections underway

Early voting lasts until October 29. Election Day is November 2.
Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Early voting has begun in Middle Georgia this week. One of the elections is in Peach County, where LeMario Brown and Jeffery Lundy are running for Fort Valley Mayor. Current Mayor Barbara Williams decided not to run for a third term. She’s running for Utility Commission instead. Jeffery Lundy was disqualified from the Mayor’s race based on…