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Crime, Featured, Jones County, Local News

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.
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…
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Investigators working to determine cause of deadly apartment fire in Dublin

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…

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Bibb County, COVID-19, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Houston County, Local News, Medical

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"
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…

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Local News, Weather

Rain and storms likely Wednesday

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…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

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.
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…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

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.
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…
Featured, Local News, Pulaski County

Shoe drive to buy bulletproof vests for Pulaski deputies

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

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Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Racing

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.
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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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 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.
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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Happening Now, Local News, WMGT

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.
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…

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Local News, Weather

Rain chances increase this week

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…

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Crawford County, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

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.
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
Featured, Tech Byte, Technology

Tech Byte: Meetings in VR

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…

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Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Moving tips

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…

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Angies List, Ask Angi

Ask Angi: Disaster Preparation

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…

Ez Monty 2020
Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westfield travels to Stratford

Both teams came in 1-0.
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

Ez Monty 2020
Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest visits Mount de Sales

It was a public-private battle.
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…

Ez Monty 2020
Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Central travels to Pacelli

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

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Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Brookstone visits FPD

This game was a battle of two undefeated teams at George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Brookstone School out of Columbus traveled to FPD Friday night. This game was a battle of two undefeated teams at George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium. Here are the highlights:   Categories: Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Brookstone, football, FPD, George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium, Tucker Sargent

Ez Monty 2020
Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Featured, Jones County, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Jones County hosts Veterans

The Greyhounds were coming off a huge win against North Gwinnett.
Clayton Poulnott,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans traveled to Jones County Friday night. The Greyhounds were coming off a huge win against North Gwinnett last week, while the Warhawks were looking for their first win of the season. Here are the highlights from Tucker Sargent:   Categories: Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Featured, Jones County, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks,…

Ez Monty 2020
Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Rutland hosts Luella

The Hurricanes were looking for their first win of the season against the Lions.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rutland hosted Luella out of Henry County on Friday night at the Ed Defore Sports Complex. The Hurricanes were looking for their first win of the season against the Lions. Bill Shanks has the highlights:   Categories: Across Georgia Sports, End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, football, Luella…
Elections, It's the Law, Politics

It’s the Law: Georgia election law injunction

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.” This week Davis breaks down why a federal judge ruled that a portion of Georgia’s new election law is likely unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee cited issues with First Amendment rights when he granted a…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb leaders speak about county’s low homicide rate last month

Bibb County Sheriff David Davis believes it's due to community involvement.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reported only one homicide in August. Bibb County Sheriff David Davis believes the lack of violence is due to community involvement. “I think people are aware that maybe there is another way to settle things without shooting at each other,” he said. Sheriff Davis thinks help from the local government and community…