Acting Houston County D.A.
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston D.A.’s office ready seek justice for victims

Acting D.A. Kendall was serving as Chief Assistant District Attorney at the time of former D.A. George Hartwig's retirement announcement.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Acting District Attorney for Houston County, William Kendall, took on his current role more than two months ago. Kendall was serving as Chief Assistant District Attorney at the time of former D.A. George Hartwig’s retirement announcement. When he took over, Kendall says there were about eight people working in the office. Four of them were attorney’s with…

Old Book Sale Houston
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County Old Book Sale back after more than 2 years

The sale began Thursday with 90,000 books, and they still have many books available for purchase.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The 16th Annual Old Book Sale is happening right now in Houston County. The Houston County Friends of the Library hasn’t been able to host the sale for two and a half years, and they’re excited to finally be back. The sale began Thursday with 90,000 books, and they still have many books available for purchase. Genres…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

#BurgerWeekBites: Tommy’s Bakery and Cafe

Tommy's Bakery and Cafe created an apple fritter burger for Macon Burger Week.
Marissa Russell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tommy’s Bakery and Cafe created an apple fritter burger for Macon Burger Week. During MBW, local restaurants create specialty burgers that aren’t on the regular menu. Customers can then vote for their favorite burgers online to determine a winner. In past entries, the bakery used doughnut buns. However, when MBW organizers added a new category for…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Local News

Holiday Silent Auction benefits animal rescue in Byron

The Holiday Silent Auction is Friday, November 5th.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Critical Care for Animal Angels is holding its annual Holiday Silent Auction Friday, November 5th. The non-profit, volunteer-based organization rescues homeless, injured or sick dogs from high-kill shelters in Georgia. Dogs are also rescued from puppy mills and dog-fighting rings. CCAA uses the annual fundraiser to help provide medical care and other basic needs for the…

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Bibb County, Business, Community Calendar, Featured, Happening Now, Local News

#BurgerWeekBites: Satterfield’s “Big SATT” burger

Satterfield's wants all the smoke for Macon Burger Week, featuring their smoked 'Big SATT' burger.
Marissa Russell,

The BIG SATT burger from Satterfield’s.  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Satterfield’s created the “Big SATT” burger for Macon Burger Week. During MBW, local restaurants create specialty burgers for their customers that aren’t on the regular menu. Then, customers vote for their favorite burgers online to determine a winner. Satterfield’s is the only participating restaurant that entered a smoked burger. Owner/Operator Ben…

Bs Report: November 4th Ozzie Speaks Out
Sports

BS Report: November 4th – Ozzie Speaks Out

Bill Shanks interviews Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies shortly after their World Championship win.
David Tufts,

Bill Shanks interviews Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies shortly after their World Championship win. Hear what Ozzie has to say about losing Acuña, bringing in new players, and how the team managed to bounce back and more. Categories: Sports

East Laurens Student
Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

East Laurens Senior killed in car accident

ELHS Senior Breanna Dice, died in car accident Friday morning.
Clayton Poulnott,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— East Laurens High School is dealing with a tragic loss. According to the Laurens County School District’s Facebook Page, ELHS Senior Breanna Dice, died in car accident Friday morning. The post went on to say: “Breanna’s kind spirit touched the hearts of everyone she knew. She had been a member of the Band of Gold since 6th…

Potential Kidnapping
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

BCSO investigating multiple incidents following social media posts

The posts stated there were armed robberies and potential kidnappings in the Vineville and Ridge avenue areas.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriffs Office is clarifying what happened Tuesday night following several social media posts. The posts stated there were armed robberies and potential kidnappings in the Vineville and Ridge avenue areas. One of the calls they received came from Ridge avenue. Residents claimed they saw a suspicious car potentially following a female jogger. The other…

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Featured, Local News, Politics, WMGT

State Senate Committee for redistricting holds meeting for new congressional map

The map sets your voting district.
Ariel Schiller,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The State Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee met Thursday to discuss the new congressional map. The map sets your voting district. State Senator John F. Kennedy is the chair of the committee. He explained how the map changed from the one that’s currently in use. He says districts have to be around the same size. According to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Downtown Macon Christmas Light Show Extravaganza returns for fifth year

This year, the light show spans nearly five blocks including parts of Poplar and Cherry Streets.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The downtown Macon Christmas lights show is back for its fifth year. This year, the light show spans nearly five blocks including parts of Poplar and Cherry Streets. The show starts on Friday, November 26. Bryan Nichols, organizer of the event, teamed with local music group Macon Pops again for all the sounds you’ll hear during the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon to host first Veterans Day Parade

Floats are being decked out in red, white, and blue just in time for Veterans Day.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb is preparing to host its first Veterans Day parade Sunday. The man in charge of making the floats says he’s looking forward to bringing this celebration to the community. Kip Dingler has been making parade floats for more than 40 years after taking over the family business from his father. He says it’s always fun…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Farm in Byron to hold horse rescue fundraiser

Brown Oaks Farm will host an event this weekend to raise money for rescued horses.
Peyton Lewis,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Brown Oaks Farm in Byron will host its very first fundraiser this Saturday at 3380 Marshall Mill Road in Byron. The farm rescues and rehabilitates horses from all over Georgia through the Department of Agriculture. The event will have burgers, hotdogs, pony rides, and training demonstrations. Tania Brown, owner of Brown Oaks hopes the community will come…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying cold Friday with some rain showers

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a cold day in Middle Georgia with mostly cloudy skies sticking around for most of the day, but rain held off for most of the day. We will also be seeing a system from the Gulf of Mexico push north, brining a chance of rain by the afternoon. Overnight Friday and into Saturday morning, a cold rain…

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Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Medical

Southwest Highschool football player’s death unrelated to heat injury

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Bibb County School DistrictMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Information concerning the cause of death of 15 year-old Southwest Highschool student Joshua Ivory Jr. that happened after a football practice in July has been released by medical examiners at the GBI crime lab that performed the autopsy. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says that examiners found Ivory’s death did…

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41 Today, Bibb County, Business, Community Calendar, Featured, Happening Now, Local News

#BurgerWeekBites: Buffalo’s Café

Buffalo's Café created its "This Year's Winner" burger for Macon Burger Week.
Marissa Russell,

The “This Year’s Winner” burger created by Buffalo’s Cafe. Photo Courtesy of Macon Burger Week.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Buffalo’s Cafe created the “This Year’s Winner” burger for Macon Burger Week. During MBW, local restaurants create specialty burgers for their customers that aren’t on the regular menu. Then, customers vote for their favorite burgers online to determine a winner. General manager Alex…

Bs Report: November 3rd Braves Win!!!
Sports

BS Report: November 3rd – BRAVES WIN!!!

Is it real or are we all dreaming? The Braves have won the World Series for the first time in 26 years!
David Tufts,

Is it real or are we all dreaming? The Braves have won the World Series for the first time in 26 years! Bill Shanks was following the series from the start and reports from Houston to recap this nightmare season with a fairy-tale ending. Categories: Sports

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying cool with some clouds Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

Clouds have already started to move in across Middle Georgia tonight as rain stays mainly to our north. This will be the general trend into Thursday as well. The cloud cover and generally cooler air mass will result in highs that only warm to the low 60s and upper 50s, with cooler conditions farther north. A few isolated showers are…
COVID-19, Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Laurens County, Dublin eases COVID restrictions

"It's a step forward but we might have to take two steps back."
Peyton Lewis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– After facing a COVID-19 surge for nearly two months, Laurens County is breathing a sigh of relief. “It’s a step forward but we might have to take two steps back,” said Dublin City Manager, Lance Jones. The city of Dublin removed its mask requirement on November 2. Now city employees and anyone inside city buildings can choose…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, Sports, WMGT

Braves fans in Middle Georgia rush to buy World Series gear

Jay Burks, Store Director for Academy Sports in Warner Robins, re-opened the store following the Braves win.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Now that the Atlanta Braves are World Series champions, fans are excited to support the team. The Braves won the World Series Tuesday night, and fans spent Wednesday getting gear to show off the win. Jay Burks, Store Director for Academy Sports in Warner Robins, re-opened the store following the Braves win. He said they had…

Downtown Diversity
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

2021 Downtown Diversity Initiative winners announced

The five graduates with the highest scores each won $5,000.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— NewTown Macon and the Macon Black Pages announced the winners of the 2021 Downtown Diversity Initiative Wednesday. 20 entrepreneurs from the 2021 cohort pitched their concepts to a panel of judges. The five graduates with the highest score each won $5,000 to help startup or expand their businesses. One winner, The Wonder Twinz: Latricia Gittens and Felicia…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Georgia Military College breaks ground on a new building

The new facility is expected to be more than 28,000 square feet.
Cameron Branscomb,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Military College broke ground on its new Center for Leadership building. The new facility is expected to be more than 28,000 square feet. Once completed, it will offer space for students to study a number of subjects from business to fine arts. GMC President and retired Lieutenant General William Caldwell IV says he’s excited for what…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Macon man arrested, connected to long string of burglaries

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest during a “burglary in progress” call around 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. According to the BCSO, the Macon-Bibb 911 center received a call concerning an individual breaking the front glass of the family food store on Montpelier Avenue. The suspect who broke the glass was attempting…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

BCSO’s “Operation Clean Corners” begins with 15 arrests

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday afternoon that “Operation Clean Corners” has begun in an effort to address the ongoing panhandling, illegal solicitation, and littering in the Macon-Bibb area. According to the BCSO, members of the SRT and patrol deputies told panhandlers in multiple locations about the county ordinance that forbids solicitation and panhandling, as…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb Sheriff’s Office calls Facebook posts about kidnapping attempts ‘unfounded’

"Social media is a powerful tool," the sheriff's office said in a news release. "Please do not use it to incite fear and panic in your community."
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is responding after receiving several inquiries about posts circulating on social media. The posts claim there were several kidnapping attempts and robberies that happened in the Vineville Avenue and Ridge Avenue areas within the past two days. “The Facebook rumors of several kidnapping attempts are unfounded,” a sheriff’s office news release…