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Experts offer tips for coping with 9/11 anniversary

September 11 can be a difficult day for many, but local health experts say you do not have to make it through alone.

September 8, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As we get closer to the 20-year anniversary of 9/11, many people all over the country are bracing for the impact of seeing the images shown every year. “Even though many of us did not experience 9/11 directly, we all remember where we were when it happened,” Macon Mental Health Matters leader Andrea Cooke said. For…

Environmental group, elected officials push for clean transit

Almeta Cooper says they held Wednesday's press conference to call on congress to give adequate funding for transit, specifically electric school buses.

September 8, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Electric school buses might sound like something futuristic, but Blue Bird has been making them since 1994. Moms Clean Air Force, a community of more than a million moms and dads united against air pollution, held a news conference Wednesday at the Blue Bird facility in Fort Valley. Almeta Cooper, the organization’s Georgia coordinator, says students…

Mayhem, Centreplex hosting first Macon Veterans Cup this fall

The Macon Mayhem partnered with Visit Macon, Spectra and the South Eastern Collegiate Hockey Conference to host the tournament, which will include four major college club programs: Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn and Florida State.

September 8, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The first ever Macon Veterans Cup is set to take place on November 12 and the 13. The Macon Mayhem partnered with Visit Macon, Spectra and the South Eastern Collegiate Hockey Conference to host the tournament, which will include four major college club programs: Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn and Florida State. It takes place in November,…

Middle Georgians rallying to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida

As families in Louisiana continue to struggle over the devastation of Hurricane Ida, middle Georgia communities want to help those who have been impacted.

September 8, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — As families in Louisiana continue to struggle over the devastation of Hurricane Ida, middle Georgia communities want to help those who have been impacted. Jeff Doles the Peach County fire chief and EMA Director, says once they heard about the impact, they were ready to help. “We’ve been to Louisiana before,” he said. “We’re part of the…

Perry Chamber of Commerce gets new president and CEO

Schuyler says she wants to help Perry grow more than it already has.

September 8, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Chamber of Commerce has a new president and CEO. Maggie Schuyler, a Moultrie native, is no stranger to the Perry Chamber of Commerce. She worked as the chamber’s events and fundraising coordinator in 2007. She then went on to work in higher education for 12 years. Now that she’s in this role, Schuyler says…

2 arrested in Jones County for possession of crack cocaine, ecstasy, and more

The Jones County Sheriff's Office released information Wednesday concerning two arrests in connection to an attempted traffic stop that turned into a drug bust.

September 8, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office released information Wednesday concerning two arrests in connection to an attempted traffic stop that turned into a drug bust. According to a news release release, Deputy Carr, with K9 officer Ella, attempted a traffic stop Friday due to an equipment violation on the Gray Bypass. A pursuit followed when the driver…

Investigators working to determine cause of deadly apartment fire in Dublin

September 8, 2021

Shelby Coates,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fire Department is investigating what started a deadly fire in a Dublin Housing Authority apartment along Elk Street. According to Dublin Fire Captain Randy Hart, crews responded to the fire around 8:20 the morning of Thursday, September 2nd. Hart says crews arrived on scene and found light smoke coming from the apartment and a…

Hospitals give tips to protect yourself from Labor Day COVID surge

"The ideal recommendation would be to quarantine at home at least for 7 days and get a test on day 5 or later to see if you contracted COVID"

September 7, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— There is usually a surge in COVID cases and hospitalizations after holiday’s, and doctors expect it to happen with the Labor Day weekend now over. Dr. Jennifer Hoffman, an Infectious Disease Physician with Piedmont Macon, says they’re currently at capacity. She says it could be two to three weeks before they see the full effect of the…

Rain and storms likely Wednesday

September 7, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

We saw a few showers and storms across Middle Georgia this afternoon, but the main story was the heat. Highs warmed up to the 90s today, but for much of the rest of the week, expect highs to be limited to the 80s. Tomorrow brings a day of showers and storms to the area, especially during the afternoon. Some pockets…

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center raising awareness of its mental health resources

The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is raising awareness of its mental health services during Suicide Prevention Month.

September 7, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is raising awareness of its mental health services during Suicide Prevention Month. The center reports an increase in calls to their mental health services following the recent events in Afghanistan. “When veterans feel seen and heard and they’re engaged in services that we can have a huge impact on a…

Shepeard Community Blood center collecting toys for childhood cancer patients

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Shepeard Community Blood Center in Dublin wants to give back to children battling cancer.

September 7, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Shepeard Community Blood Center in Dublin wants to give back to children battling cancer. The center is holding a toy drive the whole month of September. The toys will go to children at the children’s hospital in Augusta. You can drop off toys at the center in Dublin, visit their…

Shoe drive to buy bulletproof vests for Pulaski deputies

Hawkinsville Collision and Towing is collecting shoes to turn into bulletproof vests.

September 7, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Hawkinsville community is kicking off a drive to benefit the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. After hearing about a need for new bulletproof vests for deputies, Hawkinsville collision and towing sprang into action. The towing company will be collecting lightly used shoes from now until October 15. An organization called “Funds 2 Orgs” will recycle the…

Macon Labor Day Road Race welcomes around 2400 runners

Each year runners gather around Macon for the annual Labor Day Road Race, and this year was a historic race.

September 7, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– “We look forward to this every year… Together this is our fifth year running together and I believe this is my fifteenth year,” said runner Gary Skeen. Like several runners in Middle Georgia, Skeen and his grandson, Kaleb Branch, set their best foot forward for the 44th Annual Macon Labor Day Road Race. Most runners had a…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 30-September 3

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 30 and Friday, September 3, 2021.

September 7, 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, August 30 and Friday, September 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…

United Way offering eviction help following end of federal moratorium

Pastor Horace Holmes and his wife went door to door on Labor Day on behalf of the United Way.

September 6, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Pastor Horace Holmes and his wife went door to door on Labor Day on behalf of the United Way. He says the One Macon Clergy Coalition is helping get the word out about services the United Way offers to keep people from getting evicted following the end of the federal eviction moratorium last month. United Way…

Rain chances increase this week

September 6, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

We have seen a few showers and storms in Middle Georgia this afternoon, but for the rest of the evening we should be staying mostly dry. Tomorrow we will see another day of scattered storms, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. A boundary to our north will stall, creating more chances for showers and storms through Wednesday. Mostly cloudy…

Family hosts prayer on anniversary of disappearance of Jesus Mancilla-Velez

The Labor Day weekend marks one year since the disappearance of Jesus Mancilla-Velez. He was last seen in Houston County on September 5, 2020.

September 6, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Labor Day weekend marks one year since the disappearance of Jesus Mancilla-Velez. He was last seen in Houston County on September 5, 2020. Velez’s family held a prayer for him on Sunday. Velez was 35 at the time of his disappearance and lived in Warner Robins. Family and friends gathered in Crawford County to pray…

Tech Byte: Meetings in VR

September 6, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

Many of us have gotten used to virtual meetings this year thanks to the pandemic, but what if you could also meet with your colleagues using virtual reality? This week’s edition of Tech Byte will show us how. Facebook is making it possible to bring video games to work, and actually be productive- the social media giant is calling its…

Hooked on Science: How to make an air purifier at home

September 6, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

Dust, toxins, and germs create poor indoor air quality- the good news is that using a few ingredients from the hardware store you can make the air you breathe cleaner. Our “science guy,” Jason Lindsey, shows you how to engineer an air purifier in this edition of Hooked on Science. Categories: Education, Hooked on Science Tags: family, Hooked on Science,…

Mom to Mom: Moving tips

September 6, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

Here are some moving tips everyone should know about. As we all know, moving from one house to another can be extremely stressful. Up first, we’ve got rolling luggage to store anything heavy. My personal favorite is stashing all those books in there. So once you put them in, you can roll it straight on the truck and not have…

Ask Angi: Disaster Preparation

September 6, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The weather can be unpredictable these days and a big storm can sneak up during any season. In this Ask Angi segment, Bailey Carson discusses how to make sure your family and your home are ready to weather any storm that comes your way. Try to think about anything you and your family would need if you had…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westfield travels to Stratford

Both teams came in 1-0.

September 4, 2021

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It was a battle of two private schools Friday night as the Stratford Eagles hosted the Westfield Hornets. Both teams came in 1-0. Check out the highlights: Categories: Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, eagles field, football, stratford eagles, Tucker Sargent, westfield hornets

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest visits Mount de Sales

It was a public-private battle.

September 4, 2021

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mount De Sales hosted Southwest Friday night in a battle of private school versus public school. The Cavaliers went into the game looking to go 2-0 on the season. The Patriots were looking for their first win of 2021. Here are the highlights from Mike Garvin Stadium: Categories: Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Featured, Local…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Central travels to Pacelli

The Chargers were looking for their first win of 2021 after starting the season 0-2.

September 4, 2021

Clayton Poulnott,

COLUMBUS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Central went on the road to face Pacelli Friday night. The Chargres were looking for their first win of 2021 after starting the season 0-2. Here are the highlights courtesy of WTVM: Categories: Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Central Chargers, football, Pacelli, Tucker Sargent, WTVM

September 11 can be a difficult day for many, but local health experts say you do not have to make it through alone.

Almeta Cooper says they held Wednesday's press conference to call on congress to give adequate funding for transit, specifically electric school buses.

The Macon Mayhem partnered with Visit Macon, Spectra and the South Eastern Collegiate Hockey Conference to host the tournament, which will include four major college club programs: Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn and Florida State.

As families in Louisiana continue to struggle over the devastation of Hurricane Ida, middle Georgia communities want to help those who have been impacted.

Schuyler says she wants to help Perry grow more than it already has.

The Jones County Sheriff's Office released information Wednesday concerning two arrests in connection to an attempted traffic stop that turned into a drug bust.

"The ideal recommendation would be to quarantine at home at least for 7 days and get a test on day 5 or later to see if you contracted COVID"

The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is raising awareness of its mental health services during Suicide Prevention Month.

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Shepeard Community Blood Center in Dublin wants to give back to children battling cancer.

Hawkinsville Collision and Towing is collecting shoes to turn into bulletproof vests.

Each year runners gather around Macon for the annual Labor Day Road Race, and this year was a historic race.

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 30 and Friday, September 3, 2021.

Pastor Horace Holmes and his wife went door to door on Labor Day on behalf of the United Way.

The Labor Day weekend marks one year since the disappearance of Jesus Mancilla-Velez. He was last seen in Houston County on September 5, 2020.

Both teams came in 1-0.

It was a public-private battle.

The Chargers were looking for their first win of 2021 after starting the season 0-2.

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