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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin County Schools starts butterfly garden to teach students about pollination

The district's first garden was established at Baldwin High School in 2019.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District is expanding its gardens by adding a butterfly garden. First grade students at Lakeview Primary school were eager to get their hands dirty. They each grabbed a gardening shovel and got to work spreading dirt. Each school in the district is getting the opportunity to teach students about the pollination process….

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning approves new fitness center, grocery store

The gym will be on Riverside Drive. The grocery store will be on Eisenhower Parkway.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning approved several conditional use permits at its Monday meeting. One of the approvals is for a new fitness center in the 4200 block of Riverside Drive. According to documents, the site is 9 acres of undeveloped property and zoned for agriculture. A letter from the applicant says the fitness center will be…
Featured, Happening Now, Local News, WMGT

U.S. Department of Justice investigating conditions in Georgia prisons

The U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday it has opened a statewide civil investigation into Georgia prisons.
Ariel Schiller,

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday it has opened a statewide civil investigation into Georgia prisons. According to a press release, the investigation will look at whether Georgia provides prisoners protection from physical harm at the hands of other prisoners. It also says  it will continue its investigation into whether Georgia provides LGBT and intersex prisoners protections from…
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Superintendent: Bibb students returning to classroom on Monday, September 20

Students have learned virtually since September 7 following a spike in COVID cases.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District students will return to the classroom on Monday, September 20, following a break from in-person learning that started Monday, September 7 and will end Friday, September 17. Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones wrote in an email Tuesday that the decision to return to in-person learning was made due to declining new cases following…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Bibb deputies seek to identify suspect behind theft at Murphy’s gas station

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs help identifying a person who stole cigarettes from a Macon gas station earlier this month.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying a person who stole cigarettes from a Macon gas station earlier this month. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened at Murphy’s, located at 1402 Gray Highway, on September 6. The wanted man was wearing a red, white, and black face mask, a red short-sleeved…

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Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Walk-On’s Louisiana cuisine comes to Warner Robins

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Walk-On’s announced Monday that the Baton Rouge based restaurant would be opening it’s first Georgia location in the Rigby’s Entertainment Complex of Warner Robins. The Sports Bistreaux, founded in 2003, will be joining Rigby’s Entertainment complex and Water World, and Best Western hotel at Rigby’s 90-acre entertainment development project next summer. Walk-On’s touts Louisiana cuisine…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

49-year-old man arrested for double homicide in Twiggs County

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: Rowland made his first appearance in court Wednesday Morning, September 15, 2021. His bond hearing is scheduled for Thursday September 23, 2021. JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office released more information Tuesday about what led to the arrest of a Macon man wanted in connection to a double homicide that happened over the weekend. Investigators say…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County deputies searching for entering auto suspects

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for suspects in connection to multiple entering auto cases.
41NBC Web Producer,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for suspects in connection to multiple entering auto cases. Deputies say the incidents happened in the New Forsyth Road area on September 2 and 3 and that the people in the photos were possibly dropped off on New Forsyth Road by someone in the black sedan seen in a…

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Baldwin County, Bibb County, Bleckley County, Crawford County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Featured, Hancock County, Health, Houston County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Laurens County, Local News, Macon County, Monroe County, Peach County, Pulaski County, Restaurant Report Card, Taylor County, Telfair County, Treutlen County, Twiggs County, Washington County, Wheeler County, Wilcox County, Wilkinson County

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 7-10

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Tuesday, September 7 and Friday, September 10, 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 Tuesday, September 7 and Friday, September 10, 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

Tuesday stays dry, but rain returns this week

Cecilia Reeves,

We had a beautiful start to the week here in Middle Georgia and we will be getting one more nice day before rain returns. Tomorrow will bring more cloud cover than what we saw today, but other than a stray shower, we should stay dry. Highs will be warming to the low 90s with humidity slowly increasing through the day….
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Parents with special needs kids say virtual learning doesn’t work for them

It's been a week into two weeks of asynchronous learning for Bibb County School District students, and some parents say it doesn't work for their children.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — It’s been a week into two weeks of asynchronous learning for Bibb County School District students, and some parents say it doesn’t work for their children. Jayme Swain’s son has special needs that require an Individualized Education Program, also known as an IEP. She says her son’s class only has two other students and two…
Featured, Local News, WMGT

Salvation Army hosts inaugural fishing tournament fundraiser

The Salvation Army held its first ever Casting for Hope Bass Tournament at Lake Sinclair over the weekend.
Ariel Schiller,

EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Salvation Army held its first ever Casting for Hope Bass Tournament at Lake Sinclair over the weekend. It’s a way for the charity to raise money to run its shelters now that its thrift stores are closed. 30 teams and about 60 people participated. We spoke with Warner Robins Police Officer Greg Martin about what…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Motorcycle driver crashes, found with 2 pounds of methamphetamine in Monroe County

41NBC Web Producer,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office released information Monday morning related to an arrest that was made Sunday September 13, 2021, at about 12 a.m. after Deputies tried to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle that was committing multiple traffic violations. According to the release, the motorcycle didn’t stop for officers which led to a brief…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside battles Warner Robins in annual rivalry

Both teams entered Friday night's game unbeaten.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– It’s Middle Georgia’s biggest rivalry: Northside and Warner Robins. Both teams were unbeaten coming into Friday night’s matchup, and something had to give. The Demons had won four straight in the series. The Eagles were looking to avenge their ugly 47-0 loss to the Demons last year and a 39-0 loss the year before that. 41NBC’s…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry travels to Veterans

The Panthers were looking to stay undefeated, and the Warhawks were trying to get above .500.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Veterans Warhawks hosted the Perry Panthers Friday night at Freedom Field. The Panthers were looking to stay undefeated on the season while the Warhawks were trying to get above .500. Here are the highlights:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Freedom Field, Perry Panthers, Tucker Sargent, veterans warhawks

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mount de Sales travels to Brookstone

The Cavaliers are 2-0 this season looking to move to 3-0 against the Cougars.
Clayton Poulnott,

COLUMBUS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Mount de Sales went on the road to Columbus to take on Brookstone. The Cavaliers are 2-0 this season looking to move to 3-0 against the Cougars. Here are the highlights courtesy of WTVM:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, brookstone cougars, football, mount de sales cavaliers, Tucker Sargent, WTVM

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dougherty travels to Northeast

The Raiders were looking to keep their perfect start to the season going.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders hosted Dougherty from Albany at Thompson Stadium Friday night. The Raiders were looking to keep their perfect start to the season going. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks has the highlights:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Dougherty, football, Northeast Raiders, Thompson Stadium, Tucker Sargent

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Featured

Macon-Bibb County commemorates 9/11 on 20th anniversary

It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 took place.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 took place. “It seems like it was just yesterday,” Macon-Bibb Interim Fire Chief Shane Edwards said Friday. “We still have those thoughts of how fresh it is in our minds when those planes hit those towers.” Macon-Bibb County held its…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County hosts Statesboro

The Bears are 1-2 on the season and hoping to get back to .500.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears hosted the Statesboro Blue Devils in Warner Robins Friday night. The Bears were 1-2 on the season and hoping to get back to .500. Check out the highlights:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, houston county bears, statesboro blue devils, Tucker Sargent

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Rockdale County visits Westside

The Seminoles are 1-0 on the season looking to stay undefeated.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Rockdale County traveled from east Atlanta to take on the Westside Seminoles at Ed DeFore Sports Complex Friday night. The Seminoles were 1-0 on the season and looking to stay undefeated. Here are the highlights from the game:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, football, rockdale county, Tucker…

Macon Judicial Court
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Eviction hearings underway in Macon

Eviction hearings were underway Friday morning in Macon Judicial Court.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eviction hearings were underway Friday morning in Macon Judicial Court. Cameras were not allowed inside the court room during the hearings. According to Judge Pamela White-Colbert, there were more than 70 cases Friday with about 30 dismissals. We spoke with one man who’s case was dismissed because he was able to obtain rental assistance. “With the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

DA Anita Howard addresses why several cases didn’t make it to court on time

The Macon Judicial Court is explaining why several murder cases didn't make it to court on time, allowing some suspects to receive bond for release.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Judicial Court is explaining why several murder cases didn’t make it to court on time, allowing some suspects to receive bond for release. District Attorney Anita Howard held a news conference Friday afternoon to address our questions. We asked how many cases did not make it to court by the 90 day requirement. Howard…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Mercer to host vaccine town hall Saturday at Rosa Jackson Center

The university is helping fight misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the White House pushes to get more vaccine shots in arms, states like Georgia are falling behind the national average vaccination rate. Across 24 Middle Georgia counties, the average rate vaccination rate is about 34%. Several local health officials believe these lower numbers are due to misinformation. This is why Mercer University put together a…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

GMC hosts annual Patriot Day ceremony in honor of those who died on 9/11

Saturday is the 20th anniversary of the day America lost 3,024 people.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Military College held a special ceremony Friday to honor those who died during the 9/11 attacks. Saturday is the 20th anniversary of the day America lost 3,024 people. It’s a day many, like William B. Caldwell IV, say they remember like it was yesterday. “We want the memories of those who gave their lives, especially…