Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb Sheriff’s Office opens ‘Outreach and Restorative Justice Center’

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office and county leaders cut the ribbon for the new Outreach and Restorative Justice Center Thursday.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and county leaders cut the ribbon for the new Outreach and Restorative Justice Center Thursday. Sheriff David Davis says all of the outreach and community resource efforts will be located in the building at 774 Hazel Street, the former location of Macon Rescue Mission. That includes current programs like CHAMPS, the…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Fall weather continues Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a beautiful day in Middle Georgia, with clear skies and cooler temperatures settling in across the area. Friday will be another nice day in the area with highs warming to the upper 70s. High pressure will be keeping sunshine and clear skies through the weekend. We will slowly be warming into the mid 80s through the weekend,…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured

Two suspects arrested in connection to April Macon Homicide

Haley Janes,

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that two suspects had been charged in connection to a homicide incident from April 17, 2021. According to the release, 55 year-old Timothy Williams was shot during a personal armed robbery, at the corner of Columbus Road and Helon Street. Sheriff’s Investigators worked through evidence to identify two…

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Featured, Tech Byte, Technology

Tech Byte: Apple’s new products

41NBC Web Producer,

We’re getting a look at Apple’s newest products, which are coming out soon. If you’re in the market for a new iPhone, you won’t have to wait much longer for an upgrade. Apple is showing off its latest fall products, and the iPhone 13 is one of them. Both the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro feature improved battery life, OLED…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cooler temperatures have arrived to finish the week

Aaron Lowery,

  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- The wake of yesterday’s cold front has brought a fall chill to the Peach State. Today Fall is officially here, and the first morning of the new season had a bit of a bite to it. Wind from the northwest has replaced humid, warm air with cooler and dry air, bringing that fall crispness to the…

Bs Report: September 22nd The Braves Riding High
Sports

BS Report: September 22nd – The Braves Riding High

With back-to-back victories against the Diamondbacks, the Braves have a secure lead over their division challengers.
David Tufts,

With back-to-back victories against the Diamondbacks, the Braves have a secure lead over their division challengers. Now they’re in a good position to claim the division title for the 4th time in a row. Bill Shanks outlines how  the team pulled through this bad luck year. Categories: Sports
Featured, Health, Local News, Washington County, WMGT

Washington County deputies receiving mental health training

The county is making sure law enforcement is ready for anything.
Peyton Lewis,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WGMGT)– It was a packed classroom in Washington County, as law enforcement and other organizations in Middle Georgia learned about a growing problem not only in Georgia, but across the country. “Isolation and not being able to get their psychiatric care or mental health care, specifically has caused issues,” said Chuck Simmons, an instructor for Georgia Crisis Intervention Team….

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Details of new downtown Macon hotel revealed

Hotel 45 will have more than just rooms for people to stay in.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Across from the Macon City Auditorium in downtown, a new hotel is being built in a historic building. Hotel 45 will have more than just rooms for people to stay in. When the hotel opens, it will have a restaurant, a rooftop bar, and a coffee and wine bar. Tom Haines is the Vice President of Operations…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority receives accreditation

It's one of 67 organizations designated as an Accredited Economic Development Organization.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority is now accredited by the Economic Development Council. It’s one of 67 organizations designated as an Accredited Economic Development Organization. The AEDO program is a peer review process of economic development organizations. There was a documentation review and onsite visit. The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority says the accreditation is a way to let…

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Featured, Health, Local News, Medical, WMGT

September is recognized as PCOS awareness month

Doctors say it's a condition many women have.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The month of September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome awareness month. We spoke with OBGYN at Piedmont Macon, Dr. Thomas Brian Lee, about the disease also known as PCOS. He says it’s a condition many women have. Symptoms and signs include frequent small cysts on the ovaries, diabetes, issues with cholesterol and infertility, and irregular periods. He says…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Preparations underway for Save America Rally in Perry

Former President Donald Trump will be in Perry this weekend for his Save America Rally.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Former President Donald Trump will be in Perry Saturday for his Save America Rally. According to the schedule, Trump will be joined by Herschel Walker, Congressman Jody Hice and Georgia Senator Burt Jones. The event will be held at the Georgia National Fair Grounds in Perry. Fairground officials say the event will take place by the east…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County preparing for weekend Bicentennial Celebration

Monroe County is getting ready to celebrate its 200th birthday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County is getting ready to celebrate its 200th birthday. The county is inviting everyone in Middle Georgia to its weekend full of events. The Bicentennial Celebration committee met for the last time Wednesday afternoon to finalize event plans. Committee leaders say it’s an event you don’t want to miss. “We want people to have that…
Crime, Education, Featured, Laurens County

UPDATE: Laurens County Sheriff’s Office arrests student for school threats

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday it arrested a male juvenile in connection to threats written on the wall at West Laurens High School. According to the post, more arrests may happen as the investigation is still ongoing. The announcement mentions the sheriff’s office doesn’t take threats lightly and that many levels of protection are in place for…

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Bibb County, Health, Local News, Medical, WMGT

North Central Health District encourages community to get flu, COVID-19 shots

There are rules doctors follow when administering the shots.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Flu season is near, and the North Central Health District wants to make sure you get all your shots. The health district reports COVID-19 vaccine numbers are going up in the area, but health leaders want the community to be protected against both viruses. Public information officer Michael Hokanson says there are rules they follow when administering…

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Bibb County, Education, Local News, WMGT

‘Be Pro Be Proud’ mobile workshop stops in Middle Georgia

From a hand-eye coordination game, to learning about anatomy and plumbing, students had fun while learning.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia students are getting the opportunity to learn about skilled trade jobs this week through simulators. The ‘Be Pro Be Proud’ mobile workshop is making stops in Middle Georgia to teach students about trade jobs available to them. Thanks to a partnership between Middle Georgia Consortium and Worksource Georgia, high school freshman are getting a head…

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Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

City of Perry hosting restaurant career fair Wednesday

18 restaurants are participating at Wednesday's event.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Perry is hosting a restaurant career fair on Wednesday, September 22 for anyone looking to get into the service industry. The city says it realized a lot of local restaurants are short staffed, and they need help getting employees. 18 restaurants are participating at Wednesday’s event: Cracker Barrel The Swanson IHOP Bodega Brew Waffle House Domino’s Chick-Fil-A…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Armed Robbery at Circle K on Arkwright Road

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office sent out a release concerning an armed robbery at a Circle K gas station that has investigators searching for a suspect. According to the release, the robbery happened around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning, September 21, 2021, at the Circle K at 3903 Arkwright Road. The suspect entered the gas station…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 13-17

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 13 and Friday, September 17, 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, September 13 and Friday, September 17, 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 scores of…

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Local News, Weather

Rain sticks around Tuesday, dry to end the week

Cecilia Reeves,

We continued our string of rainy days here in Middle Georgia today with a few areas picking up significant rain totals. Overnight, most of us should see just a chance of light rain with patchy fog filling in by morning. Although we are keeping our rain chances for Tuesday, I expect we will see more sunshine than what we saw…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb County addresses illegal tire dumping

ou could face up to $1,000 fine, jail time or possibly lose your business license.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County is addressing the illegal dumping in the area. Mayor Lester Miller says if you’re caught you will face the consequences with a fine up to $1,000, jail time or possibly lose your business license. According to Mayor Miller, there’s a problem with illegal tire dumping in vacant areas. The crack down comes after the ordinance took…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon Pride Week is back for second year

Pride Week was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Pride Week has officially began Monday, with a week full of events. Pride Week was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. But organizers say they’re hoping this year is better than the first. “This week is a celebration of the LGBTQ community here in Macon Georgia and middle Georgia, I want people to know that they…

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41 Today, Angies List, Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: First Home Firsts

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) –A lot of people have been buying and moving into new homes this past year– and for many it’s the first time. Homeownership does not come with a manual, but in this Ask Angi segment Bailey Carson discusses the first things to do when you move into your new home. A good thing to do early is find the…