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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, Travel, WMGT

Travel insurance claims cause frustrations from pandemic cancellations

Covid cancelled Carrol Colbert's trip to Africa. She's been struggling to figure out why her trip insurance won't cover a refund.
Ariel Schiller,

Carrol Colbert reads through her travel insurance policy from a trip she booked before the pandemic.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Carrol Colbert loves to travel. She’s been to New York, Las Vegas, and even Egypt. In December of 2019, she booked a trip with her sister for the following June to Morocco and Senegal through Great Value Vacations and CheapOair. Since the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Beverly Knight Children’s Hospital receives toy donation from BCSO

"We bring toys to the children's hospital for the kids that are going to be here during the holiday season."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Holiday season is in full swing at Atrium Health Navicent’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. Many children at the hospital will be spending Christmas a little different than what they’re used to, so the Bibb County Sheriff’s office wants to make sure Santa hasn’t forgotten them. “We bring toys to the children’s hospital for the kids that…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, WMGT

The Nutcracker returns to Middle Georgia after more than a year

Dancers have been working since September, to make sure their performances reflect the original story.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– A Christmas tradition is returning to The Grand Opera House in Macon. The Nutcracker of Middle Georgia is back, and the cast could not be more excited. “It’s great to be back and enjoy, and have the nutcrackers on display,” said dancer Bella Marshall. “People coming up and hugging you. It’s just so sweet and you don’t…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon celebrates 30 years of Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa was created by Maulana Karenga, a professor of black studies at California State University in 1966. In 1992, Kwanzaa was brought to Macon. 
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Ga(41NBC/WMGT)- The Kwanzaa Cultural Access Center is celebrating 30 years of Kwanzaa in Macon. Kwanzaa was created by Maulana Karenga, a professor of black studies at California State University in 1966. In 1992, Kwanzaa was brought to Macon.   Kwanzaa is a celebration of uplifting each other no matter the race or religion. “In Kwanzaa you’re lifted up, you find…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Hay House gets in the holiday spirit

Each room is decorated with a Christmas theme. You can also learn a little more about the Hay House History.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Christmas spirit is in full effect at the Hay House in Macon. The Historic Museum is hosting luncheons again, where guests can have a delicious meal while getting to walk around the museum. Each room is decorated with a Christmas theme. You can also learn a little more about the Hay House History. The events don’t stop…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Former Bibb Deputy Superintendent and another woman indicted in murder of wife

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Bibb County School District deputy superintendent of student affairs has been indicted along with another woman for murdering his wife in November of 2019. According to court documents from the Bibb County Superior Court, Edward Judie and Aliyah Danielle Walker are being indicted for felony murder and the possession and distribution of cocaine. The…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Former Peach County teacher arrested for sending inappropriate messages

Sheriff Deese says his office was contacted by the parents of a student, who say their 17-year-old daughter received inappropriate messages.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– A former Peach County High School teacher is behind bars for texting one of his students. Peach County Sheriff Terry Deese, says 25-year-old Justin Akin was arrested Monday. Sheriff Deese says his office was contacted by the parents of a student on Friday, who say their 17-year-old daughter received inappropriate messages from Akin. He’s charged with…

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Baldwin County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Milledgeville man arrested for calling in bomb threat at Georgia College

28-year-old Wilson Harper Jr. was arrested and charged with one count of terroristic threats.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– An arrest has been made following a bomb threat to Georgia College’s Maxwell Student Union (MSU) Wednesday around 8 a.m. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Georgia College Public Safety responded to the call and evacuated the building. A canine unit then searched the building and determined  no explosive devices were inside. 28-year-old Wilson Harper Jr. of…
Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Local News, Weather Team, WMGT

Insurance company shares tips on how to prep your home for winter

Winter is just two weeks away, and it's time to make sure your home is prepared for it.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– It will officially be winter in a couple of weeks, and your home might need a little extra care to get ready for the colder weather. This time of year can bring wind and hail damage, and even a pipe burst. American Family Insurance agent, Steven Stancil, says preparation is key to making sure your home is…
Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Experts share tips on how to help special needs children during the holidays

"Some things related to manners and greetings and things like that, you can let people know not to push too hard on or to expect."
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The holiday season is a special time of year. For kids with special needs though, it could mean disrupting their routine. Whitney Trapp is a behavioral analyst with Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center. She says it’s important to set expectations with family members before a holiday visit, like reminding them of habits that aren’t necessary to push…
Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Perry Holiday Light Hunt is back for 2021

The city creates a map each holiday season to give residents and visitors a resource to find all the city's Christmas and holiday lights.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Perry Holiday Light Hunt is back, and the city hopes you’ll add your display to the map too. They create the map each holiday season as a way to give residents and visitors a resource to find all the city’s Christmas and holiday lights. Right now there are about 25 light displays on the map, but…

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Bibb County, Education, Local News, WMGT

MGA sets record for number of graduates

It's graduation time for seniors at Middle Georgia State University.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Middle Georgia State University graduation MGAMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — It’s graduation time for seniors at Middle Georgia State University. A record number of students are walking the stage. A total of 800 of them are expected to graduate this year. The university is making graduation a little more special because this year by allowing students to sit with three family members…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Mayor Lester Miller announces next steps in MVP Initiative

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller and several other local leaders met Wednesday morning to discuss the next steps.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Mayor Lester Miller outlines net steps in MVP InitiativeMacon Violence PreventionMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb leaders are moving into the next phase of the Macon Violence Prevention Initiative. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller and several other local leaders met Wednesday morning to discuss the next steps. The MVP initiative was created in June as a way to help combat violence in…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Wednesday starts rainy, clears by afternoon

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a cloudy and much cooler day here in Middle Georgia, with highs limited to the upper 50s. Overnight we will see increasing rain chances, with the heaviest rain expected 6am-11am. By around lunchtime the rain will clear the area, and eventually we will see some clearing skies. Thursday will be a mostly dry day, so enjoy it…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

MWA, MBCIA respond to Brightmark concerns

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Brightmark is moving ahead with plans to bring what they call, the world’s largest plastics recycling and renewal facility to Macon. Residents like Jill Neimark and Dr. Lindsay Holliday are some of the many residents expressing concerns on the impact it could have on the county’s air and water quality. Mark Wyzalek is the Director of Environmental…
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Tips for staying safe during holidays with Omicron variant

Local health experts encourage to continue practicing pandemic safety over the holidays.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, middle Georgia is in the green in terms of COVID-19 right now, but Michael Hokanson with the North Central Health District said these numbers might not stick around for much longer because of the new Omicron variant. “Hopefully with Omicron, with some of the information in the early…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

GMC partners with Milledgeville Exchange club to host Pearl Harbor ceremony

They laid a wreath and fired a canon, while hearing the echoing of taps.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— December 7, 2021, marks the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. To remember the lives lost during the attack, a ceremony was held at Georgia Military College. The lives of thousands were lost when Pearl Harbor was struck by the Japanese Navy Air Service. Now, William B. Caldwell IV, President of GMC, is telling the stories…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

World War II veteran in Macon turns 100

Pryor was recognized for his service by former President Barack Obama.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)-  Robert William Pryor was born December 14, 1921. He was 19-years-old when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Pryor recalled being in church and hearing over the radio what happened. Shortly after, he was drafted to join the military. He spent most of his time in India and China while overseas. After returning home, Pryor faced the racism that…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

GMC Prep School hosts 8th annual fine arts winter gala

The show is compiled of work by middle and high school students this semester.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Fine Arts Winter Gala at Georgia Military College Prep School is back for it’s eighth year. The show is compiled of work by middle and high school students this semester. You can see art work created by those students, like drawings and sculptures. Each painting and drawing you see showcases several topics. Mark Weaver, Director of the…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 29-December 3

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 29 and Friday, December 3, 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, November 29 and Friday, December 3, 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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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb officials preparing to implement Macon Violence Prevention plan

"We are looking forward to starting January with a plan to make sure that we address these route causes," he said.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Homicide Update from the Sheriff’s OfficeBibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb officials and law enforcement came together Monday to clarify the number of deaths at the hands of others in the county this year. Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said there have been 52 homicides and 42 murders. “All murders are homicides, but not all homicides are murders,”…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Macon residents share concerns about plastics recycling facility

Some residents are concerned about what Brightmark plans to produce, and the environmental impact it could have on the city.
Ariel Schiller,

Brightmark planned to build their plastics recycling plant on Walden road in South Macon.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— In June, Brightmark announced plans to bring the world’s largest advanced plastics recycling and renewal facility to Walden Road in Macon. Some residents are concerned about what Brightmark plans to produce, and the environmental impact it could have on the city. Jill Neimark, a…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man found shot on Birch St.

41NBC Web Producer,

Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators are investigating a shooting incident that occurred near the intersection of Napier Avenue and Birch Street, just before 7:00am Friday. It was reported that 31-year-old Roderick Reddick was discovered inside his vehicle ,suffering from a gunshot wound. Reddick was pronounced dead on scene by Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley. The circumstances surrounding this incident is being investigated….