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Milledgeville proclaims August as Stevens Johnson Awareness Month

Andre Williams wants to bring awareness to a rare yet deadly disease.

August 9, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One Milledgeville resident is bringing awareness to a rare, yet deadly disease. At first glance, you may just see a smiling man, but that’s not the case for Andre Williams. In 2017, he was diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Williams spoke about his experience and how he felt in those moments. “It basically made me question…

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to host job fair Tuesday

There will be multiple employers hoping to connect with job seekers.

August 9, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will host a job fair August 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Monroe County Conference Center. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office isn’t the only place that’s hiring though. There will be multiple employers hoping to connect with job seekers. Monroe County Sheriff Brad Freeman says the idea for the…

Man arrested in connection to stabbing his girlfriend

August 9, 2021

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection to an aggravated assault incident that happened on August 2, 2021. The suspect in question, 30 year-old Shawndarius Johnson, was wanted in connection to a report that a 26 year-old woman had been stabbed multiple times during a domestic dispute at the Northwood Apartments on…

Jones County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man

The Jones County Sheriff's Office is looking for help finding a missing man.

August 9, 2021

Haley Janes,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help finding a missing man. Deputies say 38-year-old Darrel Lee Kitchens Jr. was last seen on July 31 driving a silver 2006 Honda Ridgeline. Kitchens is about 5’10” and weighs 150 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. If you have any information, call the Jones County…

Coach’s Corner: Ace Charter School

August 9, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The Ace Charter School Gryphons are still looking for their first winning season since joining the GHSA in 2018. Their head coach, Jason Stephens sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to preview the 2021 season in this edition of the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports

Perdue Farms contractor electrocuted

A man working as a contractor with Perdue Farms has died

August 9, 2021

Haley Janes,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man working as a contractor at Perdue Farms was electrocuted on Sunday August 8, 2021. Houston County Deputy Coroner David Gabbard tells 41NBC that the victim was 23 year-old Antonio Ramirez, who was cleaning what workers at Perdue Farms call the “hot room” when his supervisor walked in around 5:29 a.m. and found him kneeling…

Deputies: Man arrested after firing shot outside The Shoppes at River Crossing

It happened just after 3:45 Saturday afternoon.

August 8, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Saturday after deputies say he fired a shot near The Shoppes at River Crossing. It happened just after 3:45 p.m. outside H&M, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, which said a man, identified as 26-year-old Bernard Harris, got into an argument with his girlfriend before firing a shot into…

Coach’s Corner: Howard High School

August 6, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The Howard Huskies had three straight seasons above .500 prior to last season when they went 3 and 4. Coach Paul Carroll is hoping to get them back in the playoffs this fall. 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

LIVESTREAM: Gov. Kemp & First Lady Back-to-School Event

August 6, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are participating in a roundtable with local education leaders where they will tour Ball Ground Elementary School as well as answer questions and deliver remarks to kick off the 2021-2022 school year. Categories: Education, Featured, Georgia News Tags: back to school, First Lady of Georgia, Gov Kemp, Governor Kemp

Rain chances return to Middle Georgia Friday

August 5, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

After a few dry days with low humidity, rain and tropical moisture are back in the forecast for the end of the week. Friday brings a mostly cloudy day to much of the area, with increasing rain chances through the afternoon and evening. Highs will once again be limited to the 80s, and humidity makes a comeback just in time…

Macon-Bibb County announces recent community cleanup totals

Mayor Lester Miller announced 500 people worked across 42 areas of the county.

August 5, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller announced 500 people worked across 42 areas of the county during the July 24 cleanup. Volunteers picked up more than 67,000 pounds of trash. Mayor Miller says it’s exciting to see so many people join in the effort. “It just shows that we’re moving in the right direction,” Mayor Miller said. “People are…

Skate park, portion of Poplar Street to close for filming

The “Go-Big Show!” is back in town for a second straight year.

August 5, 2021

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will be the backdrop for filming once again with a second visit for the “Go-Big Show!” The show is in town to film, so there are a few closures you need to know about. Friday, August 6th, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Lower Poplar Street from 5th to 6th Streets (see map below) Monday,…

Thirsty Turtle being sued by family of victim

The civil suit claims the bars lack of security resulted in Kabryan Johnson's death.

August 5, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The family of Kabryan Johnson, who was killed in a July 24 shooting in downtown Macon, is suing The Thirsty Turtle’s owners and operators. Alexis Cook, the mother of his two children, filed the lawsuit. The civil suit claims the bar’s lack of security resulted in Johnson’s death. The suit also claims Johnson was not involved…

Fort Valley State University student selected as HBCU Scholar

Taylor Dorsey is a junior majoring in Political Science.

August 5, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The White House selected a Fort Valley State University student to be an HBCU Scholar. At only 19 years old, Taylor Dorsey will be one of fifteen students from Georgia named to this program. Dorsey is a junior majoring in political science and says she’s excited to learn so much in her new role. She…

Doctors give tips on how to keep students safe during the pandemic

Doctors say to continue teaching your children to wash their hands, social distance and wear a mask.

August 5, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As new COVID cases rise in Middle Georgia, there are concerns over whether or not you should send your child to school. According to doctors, children under the age of 12 are not eligible for the vaccine. That leaves unanswered questions about how safe it is to send your child to school. Ali Kamran, Associate Medical…

Elementary School collecting meal supplements for cancer patients

Students are collecting the drinks to honor two former classmates.

August 5, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – David Perdue Elementary is collecting meal supplements like Boost and Ensure to honor former students Aiden Rozier and McKenzie Brooks. “You talk about what teachers can do for students, but you never really think about what a student can do for you,” Principal Andy Payne said. “What Aiden and McKenzie did for our school is…

5 charged in Monroe County Jail meth bust

Five people are charged in connection to a drug trafficking investigation at the Monroe County Jail.

August 5, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five people are charged in connection to a drug trafficking investigation at the Monroe County Jail. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says deputies intercepted a trafficking amount of methamphetamine on Saturday, July 31, during an attempt to smuggle it into the jail. Five people, three of which–Justin Donley, Thayer Carter and Darrius Berry–were already being detained…

Living Well with Troy Thompson: Hair Loss

August 5, 2021

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Dermatologist discusses hair loss treatments. Categories: Living Well

City of Perry cancels events through August; masks required

The City of Perry announced Thursday it is canceling all city-sponsored events for the next 30 days as well as requiring masks inside city buildings due to the rise in new COVID cases.

August 5, 2021

Haley Janes,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry announced Thursday it is canceling all city-sponsored events for the next 30 days as well as requiring masks inside city buildings due to the rise in new COVID cases. City officials are strongly encouraging citizens to get vaccinated to help keep hospitalizations low. The affected events are Food Truck Friday on August…

Coach’s Corner: Northside High School

August 5, 2021

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(41NBC/WMGT) — Northside went 5 and 5 in Chad Alligood’s first season last year, qualifying for the state playoffs before falling to Hughes in the opener round. The Eagles are looking to improve this fall. Coach Alligood sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks in the Coach’s Corner to preview the season. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school…

Staying dry with mild temps Thursday

August 4, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

Dry conditions that we saw today will be sticking around through the day on Thursday. Highs will be warming to the mid and upper 80s with a few clouds and just a small chance of a stray shower. Friday, however, brings back rain chances to Middle Georgia. An area of low pressure will be pushing north from the Gulf of…

BS Report: August 4th – Braves Chasing First Place

The Braves are closing in on first place as the Mets have been struggling for the last few games.

August 4, 2021

David Tufts,

The Braves are closing in on first place as the Mets have been struggling for the last few games. Bill Shanks talks about the new pieces in the Braves arsenal and how they might help them take the division. Categories: Sports

Baldwin County students head back to school

Lakeview Primary teachers and staff were excited to fill their classrooms with children.

August 4, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District held its first day of school on Wednesday. Lakeview Primary teachers and staff were excited to fill their classrooms with children and ready to teach. After a tough school year, the school wants to ensure students are safe this year. Principal Tracy Clark says they’re social distancing, making sure the desks are…

Knight Foundation invests $1.5 million in NewTown Macon

The money will help distribute loans and provide entrepreneurial training to women and communities of color.

August 4, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Money from the Knight Foundation will help NewTown Macon distribute loans and provide entrepreneurial training to women and communities of color. The Knight Foundation invested $1.5 million into NewTown Macon. $1 million will go to the Godsey Initiatives Fund. The other $500,000 will go to NewTown loans for operating costs. Bethany Rogers is the Executive Director…

Andre Williams wants to bring awareness to a rare yet deadly disease.

There will be multiple employers hoping to connect with job seekers.

The Jones County Sheriff's Office is looking for help finding a missing man.

A man working as a contractor with Perdue Farms has died

It happened just after 3:45 Saturday afternoon.

Mayor Lester Miller announced 500 people worked across 42 areas of the county.

The “Go-Big Show!” is back in town for a second straight year.

The civil suit claims the bars lack of security resulted in Kabryan Johnson's death.

Taylor Dorsey is a junior majoring in Political Science.

Doctors say to continue teaching your children to wash their hands, social distance and wear a mask.

Students are collecting the drinks to honor two former classmates.

Five people are charged in connection to a drug trafficking investigation at the Monroe County Jail.

The City of Perry announced Thursday it is canceling all city-sponsored events for the next 30 days as well as requiring masks inside city buildings due to the rise in new COVID cases.

The Braves are closing in on first place as the Mets have been struggling for the last few games.

Lakeview Primary teachers and staff were excited to fill their classrooms with children.

The money will help distribute loans and provide entrepreneurial training to women and communities of color.

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