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Baldwin County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Milledgeville woman creates Autism support group

1 in 54 children are affected by Autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) —  1 in 54 children are affected by Autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One Milledgeville woman is setting out to help affected families. Jennifer Rogers, the founder of the Autism Support group of Baldwin County, is also a mother to 17-year-old Zachary, who was diagnosed with Autism at just 4 years old. “It’s…

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Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Local News, Washington County

‘I’ve never heard a noise that loud’: Cleanup continues after Oconee trail derailment

32 train cars came off the tracks in Oconee, and crews are still cleaning up.
Peyton Lewis,

OCONEE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crews have worked tirelessly to clean up and make repairs after 32 rail cars came off the railroad tracks in Oconee early Monday. Local authorities say crews have made significant progress but they expect them to keep working until the railroad is functional again. “The timeline we’re getting from the crews on scene is they’re anticipating…

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Tech Byte, Technology

Tech Byte: Samsung’s new foldable phones

41NBC Web Producer,

Samsung is banking on foldable phones for the future. The tech company unveiled two new versions of them August 11 – the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, and the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. “It allows you to open it up, whether you like to watch media, maybe you’re sending e-mails, working on a document, there’s just tons of cool things you…

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Featured, Georgia News

LIVESTREAM: Governor Kemp holds COVID-19 press conference

Haley Janes,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp is holding a news conference on Monday August 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. to announce additional steps to support Georgia hospitals and encourage employees of the state to get vaccinated. Dr. Kathleen Toomey also answering questions concerning Georgia hospitals and state employees. Categories: Featured, Georgia News Tags: Brian Kemp, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccinations, Governor…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Landfill on Walker Road closed, effective immediately

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County has announced that the Walker Road Landfill will be closed to the public, including commercial vehicles, roll off containers and dump trailers. The release from Macon-Bibb states the closure is effective immediately. It also says that residents are still allowed to bring waste to the 10+ large dumpsters that have been placed near the…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County

Armed Robbery arrest in Warner Robins

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Office has released information concerning an armed robbery that took place on Sunday, August 15, 2021. According to the release, officers met with a store clerk of Green Street Grocery around noon, who said she was confronted by a man with a pistol demanding money from the till, threatening to shoot…

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Bibb County, Featured

UPDATE: Body found off Eisenhower Parkway

Haley Janes,

UPDATE (2/2): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones has told 41NBC that the man found was 34 year-old Rashad Byrd. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has also sent out a release that says Byrd was found by a person walking in the Macon Mall parking lot, who called 911 upon seeing that Byrd was unresponsive. According to the release, the Bibb…

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Featured, Washington County

Train derailed in Washington County; Roads blocked

Haley Janes,

OCONEE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has reported a train derailment in downtown Oconee that has left train cars piled off the tracks. According to a social media post from the Sheriff’s Office, a Norfolk Southern Train travelling westbound derailed about 32 cars at 1:00 a.m. Monday morning onto Central Drive in Oconee. The post says that…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered storms stick around this weekend

Cecilia Reeves,

No big surprises with the weather today, it was hot and then we saw some scattered showers and storms this afternoon and evening. You can go ahead and pencil that same forecast in for tomorrow as well. Highs will once again reach the mid 90s with a few pop up storm possible during the afternoon. Sunday will be similar with…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Blanche Farms mourns loss of 5 horses, continues providing riding lessons

Lightning struck a tree five of the farm horses were standing under.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Blanche Farms in Macon continues to provide riding lessons, even after facing tragedy this week. Blanche Farms opened in 2015, to provide rising lessons for people of all ages. Owner of the farm, Margaret Blanche, says they had the best instructors along with the finest horses. On Tuesday afternoon, lightning struck the tree five of the farm horses…

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Business, Featured, Happening Now, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

National Bikers Roundup for fun at Georgia National Fairgrounds

Bikers are stopping in Perry for vendors, music, food, and fun.
Peyton Lewis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The National Bikers Roundup kicked off the weekend with fun and smiles. “I always say it’s like a big family reunion, and just like the beauty you see out here, we all come together as one,” said vendor, Shanna Bennett. The roundup is the largest camping motorcycle rally in the US, and is organized by a group…
Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: GMC Prep

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Lee Coleman is entering his third season as the head coach of the GMC Prep football team. The Bulldogs had their first winning season last year since 2011. Coleman sat down recently with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports

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Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News

13-year-old in custody, accused of murder

Investigators say the suspect and victim are related.
Haley Janes,

UPDATE: According to the WRPD Facebook page the victim has been identified as Dominique Bowers, she is the mother of the 13 year old male who is now charged with murder and aggravated assault. The suspect is being held in the Crisp County Youth Detention Center. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman is dead and a 13-year-old is accused…

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Education, Featured

Crisp County Schools go virtual for 5 days

Haley Janes,

CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Crisp County Board of Education sent out a release Friday August 13, 2021 that all students within the Crisp County School System would be moved to virtual learning temporarily. Crisp County Schools administrators made the decision to move students to virtual learning for the next five school days, making students’ return date to campus Monday…

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COVID-19, It's the Law, Local News

It’s the Law: Vaccine Requirements

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 Health and Human Service is the latest agency requiring employees who provide care for patients to get COVID-19 vaccine shots. The order will affect more than 25,000 employees. The Veterans Affairs Department…

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Elections, Georgia News, Local News, Politics

Derrick Wilson announces run for Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A property insurance adjuster and business owner announces his bid for Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner. Democrat Derrick Wilson says he wants to bring transparency back to the position, following the fraud conviction of former commissioner Jim Beck. “It is important to have the right individuals in these elected positions who understand the issues that…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Health, Local News, Medical

Bibb County School District reports more than 200 COVID cases

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is reporting more than 200 COVID-19 cases over the last week. This is according to data posted on the Bibb County School District website. The district states, every Friday, it will release the number of positive COVID-19 cases found in schools and facilities. Today’s totals show 216 positive cases reported within…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered storms return Friday; All eyes on TD Fred

Cecilia Reeves,

Friday brings another day of highs in the mid 90s, high humidity and afternoon scattered showers and storms. Not much will be changing through Saturday, but at that point we are going to have our focus on Fred. The 8 pm update from the National Hurricane Center continues with the trend of Tropical Depression Fred moving northwest into the Gulf…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Bibb leaders host meeting to remind bar owners of new rules

Bar and club owners must update their security systems to keep alcohol license.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– New bar and club safety requirements in Macon-Bibb took effect on July 1. Thursday afternoon, county leaders wanted to make sure those new rules were made clear to everyone. “This is an opportunity for you to ask those questions to clear up an inconsistencies you may have or any questions you may have prior to enforcement,” Mayor…

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Bibb County, COVID-19, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Middle Georgia hospitals unite to urge vaccine importance

According to hospital leaders, there's an increase in cases amongst those who are not vaccinated.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— With COVID-19 cases increasing across Middle Georgia, local hospitals joined together to urge the importance of getting vaccinated. Houston Healthcare, Piedmont Macon, Atrium Health Navicent, and the Macon-Bibb County Health Department all spoke about the cases they are seeing. According to hospital leaders, there’s an increase in cases amongst those who are not vaccinated. “At Houston Healthcare today…

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Education, Featured, Health, Local News, Medical, Peach County, WMGT

FVSU to offer Bachelor’s in Nursing

Georgia is short by more than 10,000 nurses, and the pandemic is making it worse.
Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Fort Valley State University and Phoebe Putney Health System are partnering together to launch a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The program hopes to address the shortage of nurses in Georgia. Dr. Paul Jones is President of Fort Valley State University. He says the Board of Regents recently approved the University to establish a Bachelor’s…

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Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Brentwood High School

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The Brentwood War Eagles made it to the GISA 2A finals last season. They’ve made the playoffs every year since 2000, which happens to be the year Coach Bert Brown took over. He sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports