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…

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Featured, Health, Health & Fitness

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY: Upper Body and Cardio

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Malcom Strapp is bringing another edition of Workout Wednesday to 41NBC with an exercise circuit that pushes you to use your upper body and get some cardio in. Coach Strapp does these exercises in 3 rounds with 30 seconds of work, then 30 seconds of rest each, ending with 1 – 1.5 minutes rest after each round….

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Bibb County, Cherry Blossom Festival, Featured, Local News

Blossoms and Bacon Veterans Day Parade

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The announcement was made to the public at 10 a.m. Thursday that the Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon Bacon, Visit Macon, and Macon-Bibb County would be hosting a Veterans Day Parade on November 7, 2021. The parade is scheduled to take place at 3 p.m. in downtown Macon, where patriotic themed floats and vehicle décor, and military…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Man wanted for questioning in Dollar General theft

He left the scene in a orange Ford Focus.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation. They say the Dollar General in Juliette was robbed on September 14 around  1:15 p.m. The person of interest is described as black male wearing a white ball cap, white shirt, blue jeans, black shoes and a black back…

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Local News, Weather

Rain is here to stay for the week

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a rainy day in Middle Georgia, with many areas already picking up over 1″ of rainfall. Rain will be continuing overnight and into tomorrow with a few storms embedded in the main lines of showers. Severe weather is not expected, but heavy rain and some gusty winds will be possible. Friday continues the trend of showers and…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Carl Vinson VA offering COVID vaccines and Flu shots

It's as simple as driving around a corner to get both.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– As a part of President Biden’s Path Out of the Pandemic Plan, all staff at the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs are required to be fully vaccinated. To make sure they meet their October deadline, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is offering vaccines to staff, veterans and their spouses. “It’s important now more…
Bibb County, Featured, Happening Now, Local News, WMGT

Yom Kippur observance begins in Macon

"We don't eat and we don't drink, and we act as if we are dead."
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The holiest day of the year for the Jewish religion began Wednesday night. The Day of Atonement, also known as Yom Kippur, is where Jewish people atone for their sins. We spoke with Temple Beth Israel about the holy day, as Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar explains the tradition of fasting during Yom Kippur. “We don’t eat and we…

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Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Delta Sigma Theta hosting virtual meet the candidates forum in Warner Robins

Warner Robins residents will get the chance this week to get to know the candidates running for city council.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins residents will get the chance this week to get to know the candidates running for city council. The Warner Robins Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is holding a virtual “Meet the Candidates Forum.” The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 16. 41NBC’s own Shelby Coates will moderate…

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Bibb County, Education, Health, Local News, WMGT

Piedmont Macon doctor offers tips to keep cholesterol low

September is known as Cholesterol Education Month, and doctors at Piedmont Macon have some tips to help you live a healthy life.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — September is known as Cholesterol Education Month, and doctors at Piedmont Macon have some tips to help you live a healthy life. Yomiyyu Gammada is the hospital’s Physician Services Medical Director. He says he’s seen an increase in patients in their 30s having open heart surgery. According to Gammada, high cholesterol is a silent yet deadly…

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Featured, Local News, Politics

Former Milledgeville Mayor Griffin runs for Georgia Secretary of State

41NBC Web Producer,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Milledgeville Mayor and Georgia Senator is running to be the next Georgia Secretary of State. Democrat Floyd Griffin says Georgia needs someone who is battlefield tested, ethically motivated and who understands the true meaning of fighting for the right to vote. The Milledgeville native retired from the army as colonel in 1990, and then…

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Mayor Lester Miller, partners, announce $100M investment

Mayor Miller and several partners announced a multi-million dollar investment into the Eisenhower Business Improvement District during a press conference Wednesday morning.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller and partners announced a major economic and community investment in and around Macon Mall during a press conference Wednesday morning. Commissioners, college representatives and other partners joined Miller to announce their intention to invest $100 million into the Eisenhower area. According to Macon-Bibb County, this revitalization effort will include the addition…

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Local News, Weather

Rain returns to Middle Georgia Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

Well it has been another nice (if hot) day in Middle Georgia, but we will see some big changes to the forecast as we head into the rest of the week. We will be seeing increasing moisture (i.e. humidity) from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic through the day tomorrow. Not only that, but cloud cover and rain chances…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb to install technology to detect gunfire

Macon-Bibb is the second city in the state to use ShotSpotter technology.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  After a year of more murders and gun violence, Macon-Bibb County is taking further action to address the issue by introducing a new technology called ShotSpotter. ShotSpotters are devices that pick up sound from gunshots and can determine whether something is actually a gunshot or just a loud sound. Once it is identified as a gun…

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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…