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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…

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Featured, Health, Living Well

Living Well with Troy Thompson: Treating injuries

41NBC Web Producer,

On this edition of Living Well, chiropractic expert Dr. Craig talks about injuries and recovery with Troy Thompson. Dr. Craig says the most common injuries he’s seen can vary from car accidents, falls, and people hurting themselves at work or while playing a sport. Craig says it’s important to get checked out right away because you may not always know…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Russell Parkway Armed Robbery leaves police searching for suspect

41NBC Web Producer,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is currently searching for a suspect in connection to an armed robbery that  happened on Russel Parkway on Sunday. According to the release from WRPD, officers responded to a call at Metro PCS on Russell Parkway around 5 p.m. where the clerk of the store said the suspect brandished a…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Warner Robins Shooting leaves man hospitalized, Suspect in custody

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: 32 year-old Jamil Bernard Lane was arrested Monday, September 20, for the shooting. Lane is being charged with Aggravated Battery and Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Lane is being held at the Houston County Detention Facility. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department sent out a media release concerning an incident…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Missing man Eugene Anderson Jr. FOUND

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: October 13, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reported Eugene Anderson Jr. as being found safe and sound. His family has been notified and he has been removed from the NCIC system as missing. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a man from the Macon area who went missing…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons hosts Peach County in our Game of the Week

The Peach County Trojans traveled to Mary Persons Friday night for our Game of the Week on The End Zone.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Trojans traveled to Mary Persons Friday night for our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Bulldogs were playing their first region game and looking to get to 3-1 overall on the season. The Trojans, still winless on the year, were also playing their first region game. Here is Tucker Sargent…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stockbridge travels to Jones County

The Stockbridge Tigers visited the Jones County Greyhounds Friday night.
Clayton Poulnott,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Stockbridge Tigers visited the Jones County Greyhounds Friday night. The Hounds were looking to stay unbeaten in the region after winning their first region game against Union Grove. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Greyhound Field, jones county greyhounds, stockbridge tigers, Tucker Sargent

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County hosts Warner Robins

It was a battle between two Houston County teams Friday night.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a battle between two Houston County teams Friday night. The Warner Robins Demons traveled to play the Houston County Bears at Freedom Field. The Bears (2-2) were looking to get over .500 this against the Demons who were undefeated (3-0) this year. Here are the highlights:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports,…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Richmond Hill visits Northside

The Eagles were trying to get to 4-1 on the year.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Northside hosted the Wildcats of Richmond Hill Friday night. The Eagles were trying to get to 4-1 on the year. Here are the highlights from McConnell-Talbert Stadium:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, northside eagles, richmond hill wildcats, Tucker Sargent

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Hancock Central visits GMC Prep

The GMC Prep Bulldogs hosted Hancock Central Friday night at Davenport Field.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GMC Bulldogs hosted Hancock Central Friday night at Davenport Field. GMC looks to stay unbeaten (3-0) on the season, while Hancock Central is trying to get back to .500 (1-2). Check out the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, davenport field, football, gmc bulldogs, hancock central bulldogs, Tucker Sargent

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Wesleyan College receives $500K to improve athletic facilities

Over the last three years, the college says it has received various donations.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Wesleyan college is making big changes to its athletics facilities with the help of $500,000 anonymous donation. Over the past three years the college says they’ve received various donations from the Panoz family and others. With the money they’ve been able to get a new soccer field and improve their softball field. “We’ve gone from oh my gosh…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Warner Robins organizations helping fight hunger

"This year alone they'll be over 500, 000 of these meals delivered."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Northrop Grumman and the Museum of Aviation have partnered with Rise against hunger, a nonprofit to help feed families. On Friday morning the Museum provided a space for the packaging to take place. With several tables set up to guide the process, the room was filled with eagerness to help. Each bag contained rice, vegetables and four…
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Macon Suicide Prevention walk postponed

It's now postponed because of the rise in Covid cases.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The National Suicide Prevention walk was scheduled for Saturday at Amerson River Park. It’s now postponed because of the rise in Covid cases. Instead a virtual walk will happen on November 13th. We spoke with a local volunteer, Candice Harnage, from the Association Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She lost her mother to suicide two years ago. She…
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County School Board starts process to find Dr. Jones’ successor

Dr. Jones will officially retire on June 30th, 2022.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones announced his retirement in Thursday nights school board meeting. Although he still has months before he officially retires, Bibb School Board President Daryl Morton says they are starting the process of finding Jones’ successor. He shared what they’re looking for in a replacement. “I think the qualities he has brought to that office,…
Georgia News, It's the Law

It’s the Law: Georgia prisons investigation

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney J Davis from James W. Davis and Associates joins 41NBC’s Shelby Coates for our weekly segment “It’s the Law.” The U.S. Department of Justice announced a statewide civil rights investigation into Georgia prisons. The investigation focuses on prisoner-on-prisoner violence, sexual abuse of LGBT prisoners and understaffing. Davis explains why the DOJ is handling this investigation…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured

Bibb Sheriff’s Office reports series of thefts in Ingleside area and Bonnie Drive

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is is searching for suspects in connection to a string of entering autos and thefts in the Ingleside area from Belvedere Drive to Overlook Avenue in the early hours of Friday September 17, 2021. They are also searching for a suspect connected to an entering auto incident from Bonnie Drive on…
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Business owners react to Macon Mall announcement

Macon-Bibb County announced Wednesday it will invest $100 million into the Macon Mall property. Mall owner Jim Hull is donating the property, which is valued at $55 million. Part of the plans include a 10,000 seat amphitheater.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County announced Wednesday it will invest $100 million into the Macon Mall property. Mall owner Jim Hull is donating the property, which is valued at $55 million. Part of the plans include a 10,000 seat amphitheater. The rendering for the Macon Mall improvements, including a 10,000 seat amphitheater. Craig Craddock, the owner and operator of…

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Featured, Happening Now, Houston County, Local News

POW/MIA 24-hour vigil run at Museum of Aviation continues Friday

Runners are carrying the POW/MIA flag for 24 hours straight.
Peyton Lewis,

WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) – “It’s going to be within the next two or three years that we won’t have any POWs from WW2 or Vietnam,” former POW William Arcuri. said Thursday. “There’s only going to be 600 of us left, so who’s going to carry on remembering?” The Air Force Sergeants Association hopes to be the ones to carry on…

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Baldwin County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Milledgeville has its first ever LGBTQ+ support group

A Milledgeville resident recently started a group to help provide resources for the LGBTQ+ community.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A Milledgeville resident recently started a group to help provide resources for the LGBTQ+ community. The Facebook group is known as the LGBTQ+ Folk of Milledgeville. It has gained nearly 100 likes so far, working towards becoming a PFLAG group. PFLAG stands for Parents and friends of lesbians and gays. If it becomes a PFLAG Group, it…

Bs Report: September 16th Rough Start For The Falcons
Sports

BS Report: September 16th – Rough Start for the Falcons

The Falcons loss to the Eagles on Sunday might not spell doom for the season.
David Tufts,

The Falcons season got off to a (not unexpected) rough start with their loss to the Eagles on Sunday. Bill Shanks analyzes what went wrong and why ‘rebuild’ might not be a bad word. Categories: Sports

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Education, Hooked on Science

Hooked on Science: Balancing nails

41NBC Web Producer,

Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows how to balance 20 large nails onto one nail by laying them together to create balanced forces. SCIENCE SAFETY PLEASE follow these safety precautions when doing any science experiment. • ALWAYS have an adult present. • ALWAYS wear the correct safety gear while doing any experiment. • NEVER eat or drink anything while doing any…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins man arrested for possession of pills, marijuana, and more

41NBC Web Producer,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Narcotics Investigators of the Warner Robins Police Department arrested a man on Wednesday September 15, 2021, after serving drug search warrants and finding a variety of drugs. According to a release from the Warner Robins Police that came out Thursday, the 1 p.m. search on Wednesday at 914 Arrowood Drive and 1113 Bentwood Drive resulted…