Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

BCSD trying to prevent bullying in schools and on social media

There's a bullying prevention line, and an online form called 'Let's Talk' to submit concerns.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Social media changed how we communicate. With the click of a button, we can talk to people we haven’t seen in years. It can be addicting for adults. But for children, it can hurt their development. Bruce Conn, a licensed Therapist at Piedmont Macon, says the artificial world causes confusion for children. “Younger folks are feeling very…
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, Money

UPS advises to start Christmas shopping now

With worker shortages and international delays, the company says you start holiday shopping early.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Although Christmas is still 11 weeks away, local shipping outlets like the UPS store on Northside Drive in Macon are encouraging customers to buy and ship gifts early. Due to worker shortages and international shipping delays, store manager Mark Massey believes this holiday season could be just like last year. “Things may be a little slower than…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Middle Georgia hispanics celebrate Hispanic Heritage month

"I enjoy Hispanic heritage month, in the fact that we have an opportunity to share our culture with so many different people her in middle Georgia."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Hispanic Heritage month runs from September 15 through October 15. As there are less than two weeks left, we spoke with Hispanic leaders about what the month means to them. When people think of Hispanic Heritage month, they may think of the food and music. But it’s also a month to celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Americans. “My…
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning discusses convenience stores

"We're still regulating convenience stores with gas just like we did in the 60's."
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning held a work session Monday to talk about how they regulate convenience stores in the county. Jim Thomas, Executive Director of Planning & Zoning, says there have been a lot of discussions between residents and Commissoners. They invited members from the industry and the public to answer questions and gather information. He…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Middle Georgia Regional Library partners with Bibb Schools for library access

Students in Bibb County now have access to all library resources through the PLAY card.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Students in Bibb County now have access to all library resources through the PLAY card. PLAY stands for Pines Library Access for Youth. Bibb County students can use their lunch card number instead of a library card. The card gives access to any public library in the Pines System and not just in Bibb County. Students can…

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest hosts Lamar County

It was a battle of two teams in AA Region 3.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest Patriots hosted the Lamar County Trojans at Henderson Stadium Friday night. It was a battle of two teams in AA Region 3. The Patriots were 1-0 in the region. The Trojans (0-1) were trying to get their first region win. Check out the highlights:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill…

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Washington County hosts Northeast in our Game of the Week

This was the first region game for the Raiders, while the Golden Hawks were trying to move to 2-0 in the region.
Clayton Poulnott,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders visited the Washington County Golden Hawks in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. This was the first region game for the Raiders, while the Golden Hawks were trying to move to 2-0 in the region. Tucker Sargent has the highlights from the House of Pain:   Categories: End Zone, Featured,…

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Rutland travels to Baldwin

The Hurricanes (0-1) were trying to get their first AAAA Region 4 win, while the Braves looked to move to 2-0 in the region.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Baldwin Braves hosted the Rutland Hurricanes Friday night at Braves Stadium for a regional matchup. The Hurricanes (0-1) were trying to get their first AAAA Region 4 win, while the Braves looked to move to 2-0 in the region. Here are the highlights:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: baldwin braves, Bill Shanks,…

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: West Laurens visits Howard

Both teams came into the game 0-1 in AAAA Region 4.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Howard Huskies hosted the West Laurens Raiders Friday. Both teams came into the game 0-1 in AAAA Region 4. Here are the highlights from Ed DeFore Sports Complex:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, football, howard huskies, Tucker Sargent, west laurens raiders

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons hosts Crisp County

The Bulldogs were 2-1 in the region, while the Cougars were 2-0.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs hosted the Crisp County Cougars Friday in a AAA Region 2 matchup. The Bulldogs were 2-1 in the region, while the Cougars were 2-0. Here are the highlights:     Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, crisp county cougars, dan pitts stadium at mitchell field, football, mary persons…

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Veterans visits Houston County

The Warhawks came into the game 1-4 overall on the season. The Bears (3-3) were looking to get above .500 on the season.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It was a battle between two teams in Houston County Friday as Veterans traveled to take on Houston County. The Warhawks came into the game 1-4 overall on the season. The Bears (3-3) were looking to get above .500 on the season. Check out the highlights from Freedom Field:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local…
It's the Law

It’s the Law: Tenant rights and lease agreements

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney J Davis from James W. Davis and Associates joins 41NBC’s Shelby Coates for our weekly segment “It’s the Law.” 41NBC gets several calls and emails about poor living conditions at Middle Georgia apartments and homes. We have received complaints of mold, mice, roaches, broken air condition units, leaky roofs and more. We checked with attorney…

Askangi
Angies List, Ask Angi, Featured

ASK ANGI: Fall maintenance

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — As the leaves start changing and the nights are getting a little cooler there are some key things to do to make sure your home is in great shape for the fall. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to offer fall maintenance tips for your home to tackle in the next few weeks. While…

Kiu
Featured, Local News, Weather

Dry and warm weather return to start October

Cecilia Reeves,

Sunshine is back for a few more days in Middle Georgia as we head into the weekend. Highs Friday will be warming to the upper and mid 80s with a few clouds hanging around through the day. We won’t be seeing many changes in the forecast until the end of the weekend, so you can keep the umbrellas put away…

Colton Web
Featured, Health, Local News, Medical, Monroe County

Monroe County toddler fights cancer as family spreads more awareness

Colton was diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma.
Shelby Coates,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thursday marks the last day of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, but the battle does not stop for the one in every 285 children diagnosed with cancer in America every year. This includes Colton Poulnott in Monroe County. He’s the son of 41NBC Managing Editor and Producer Clay Poulnott. Colton was diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma back in…

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Bibb County, COVID-19, Featured, Health, WMGT

Macon-Bibb leadres urge African American community to get vaccinated

"Don't allow COVID-19 to take your joy, don't allow COVID-19 to steal your family."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A roundtable discussion was held Thursday morning in Macon to get an important message out to the community. Organizations in Middle Georgia came together to urge more African Americans get vaccinated against COVID-19. Macon-Bibb leaders and lawmakers also joined churches and community groups for the discussion at the Tubman Museum. They stressed the need  for more vaccinations within…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Three U-Hauls stolen in Macon within the last year

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the thefts happen to people moving from out of state.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Within the last year, three U-Hauls have been swiped from hotel parking lots in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the thefts happen to people moving from out of state. Investigator Dennis Terry says he’s unsure if the crimes are connected at this point. He says when they recover the U-Hauls, they’re emptied out and…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Second phase of upgrades to Lake Tobesofkee is complete

Macon-Bibb residents can now have some fun on four new pickle ball courts added to Sandy beach.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb had a lot to celebrate Thursday morning, as phase two of renovations to Lake Tobesofkee are now complete. Macon-Bibb residents can now have some fun on four new pickle ball courts added to Sandy beach. “I have church teams coming out to play on the pickle ball courts, and other people play it, and even people come…
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Celebrate Halloween with Treats on the Trail in Perry

You're encouraged to wear costumes as long as they're not too scary.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—You can celebrate Halloween a few weeks early in Perry this weekend. Treats on the Trail is at Heritage Oaks Park on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will have a Halloween themed hike. Participants can trick or treat at different booths along the way. There will also be live characters like Elsa and Anna,…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Fall/Winter Children’s Consignment Sale kicks off

You can buy gently used children's clothing, children's shoes, toys, and baby gear at a discounted price.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The First United Methodist Church in Warner Robins began the first day of its Fall/Winter Children’s Consignment Sale. You can buy gently used children’s clothing, children’s shoes, toys, and baby gear at a discounted price. Proceeds from the sale benefit different causes. We spoke with a church sale team members, Kristy Yarbrough, about the causes the…

Hookedonscience
Education, Featured, Hooked on Science

HOOKED ON SCIENCE: Melting Witch

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — You’re not gonna believe the spooky science experiment you can do by using something that you use to remove fingernail polish from your fingernails– acetone! Science guy Jason Lindsey takes a container full of acetone and makes a “Witch” made out of styrofoam cups that he places into the acetone to see what happens. The cups dissolve upon…

Tech Byte
Featured, Gadgets, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Apple Updates

41NBC Web Producer,

Apple users can now take advantage of a lot of new features on its latest software update. We first learned about iOS 15 at Apple’s worldwide developers conference back in June. Now the wait to start using it is over. If you like using FaceTime, you can expect to see a lot of updates there. Apple says audio and video…