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

Local hospitals say you should avoid emergency room if possible

Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent say before entering an emergency room, you should think of your options.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — With COVID cases continuing to rise in Middle Georgia, local health officials are urging people to avoid the emergency room if possible. Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent say before entering an emergency room, you should think of your options. Those include heading to an urgent care or using the My Atrium app, where you can access a…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb celebrates Black Business Month

Macon's Office of Small Business Affairs took time to highlight black businesses and entrepreneurs.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County celebrated Black Business Month for the first time Monday with a special award ceremony luncheon. The Office of Small Business Affairs hosted the event to give businesses of the past and present recognition for their service. The ceremony highlighted entrepreneurs who have passed on and those who are still here. They also gave special…

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

Middle Georgia Regional Library offers resources for students

Services include study rooms, computer labs and 24-hour WiFi access.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — With some school districts switching to virtual learning as the pandemic continues, the Middle Georgia Regional Library wants to remind you they’re available to help. Services include study rooms, computer labs and 24-hour WiFi access. You don’t have to have a library card to use the services. Right now, they’re offering guest passes for people…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, Pets & Animals, WMGT

Animal shelters seeing rise in surrender calls

"We just can't take them all. We simply don't have the manpower or the room to care for that many animals."
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Humane Society and The Friends of Perry Animal Shelter have seen an increase in surrender calls recently, and both shelters say they’re full. Dee Allison, the director and president of the Humane Society of Houston County, says they’re mostly seeing stray animals and owner surrenders. She says owner surrenders are the worst they’ve…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Georgia Democrats begin statewide tour in Macon

Representative Miriam Paris spoke about the accomplishments since John Ossof and Raphael Warnock took office.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Democrats started their “Democrats Deliver” state wide tour in Macon Monday morning. Representative Miriam Paris spoke about the accomplishments since Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock took office, including Macon-Bibb receiving $77 million to help with the pandemic recovery effort. Paris says the Democrats’ economic agenda is helping build Georgia back. “The American Rescue Plan…

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Dodge County, End Zone, Featured, Laurens County, Local News, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dodge County travels to Dublin

The Fighting Irish, playing their first game of the season, were looking to beat the Indians.
Clayton Poulnott,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin hosted Dodge County at the Shamrock Bowl in our Week 2 Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Fighting Irish, playing their first game of the season, were looking to beat the Indians, who were coming off a 39-0 win over Toombs County. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent has the highlights: Categories: Dodge County, End…

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Bleckley County, End Zone, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Wilcox County, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County hosts Wilcox County

The Royals look to stay unbeaten after winning in week one.
Clayton Poulnott,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wilcox County went on the road to face Bleckley County Friday night. The Royals were looking to stay unbeaten after beating West Laurens in 21-14 in Week 1.  This was the Patriots’ first game of the season. Here are the highlights: Categories: Bleckley County, End Zone, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Wilcox County, WMGT Tags: Bill…

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Bibb County, End Zone, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Central takes on Northeast

The Raiders coming off the upset win against Jones County last week.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Northeast hosted Central Friday night at Henderson Stadium. The Raiders were coming off the upset win against Jones County in Week 1, while the Chargers looked to get their first win after losing to Howard in Week 1. Check out the highlights: Categories: Bibb County, End Zone, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks,…

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End Zone, Featured, Johnson County, Laurens County, Local News, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Johnson County travels to East Laurens

The Falcons look to start the season 2-0.
Clayton Poulnott,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – East Laurens hosted Johnson County Friday night at Falcon Field. This was the Trojans’  first game of 2021. On the other side, the Falcons looked to start the season 2-0 after defeating Twiggs County 70-7 in Week 1. Check out the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Johnson County, Laurens County, Local News, Local Sports, WMGT Tags:…

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Bibb County, End Zone, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest hosts Howard

The teams traveled to Ed DeFore Sports Complex on Friday night.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a battle of two Macon schools, Howard and Southwest faced off at Ed DeFore Sports Complex on Friday night. This was the first game for the Patriots, who were the home team against the Huskies, who were coming off a 16-7 victory vs Central. Bill Shanks has the highlights: Categories: Bibb County, End Zone, Featured,…

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End Zone, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Local Sports, Peach County, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County travels to Northside

The Eagles were looking to stay unbeaten after winning their Week 1 game against Veterans 48-7.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Trojans looked to win their first game of the season as they visited the Northside Eagles. The Eagles were looking to stay unbeaten after winning their week Week 1 against Veterans 48-7. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Local Sports, Peach County, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football,…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Security footage captures string of car break-ins

A group of people broke into several cars on Thomaston Overlook.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A recent string of car break-ins have the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office looking for up to five people. “I was lucky because they didn’t do any damage they just went through my belongings,” homeowner Tavaurious Durham, who lives on Thomaston Overlook, said. “It’s still very violating though.” Durham says this is the third string of car…

US Supreme Court
It's the Law

It’s the Law: ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

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. Supreme Court is not blocking a court ruling that orders President Biden to reinstate the so-called “Remain in Mexico” policy. J Davis explains the purpose behind the policy that addresses where asylum seekers can…

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Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Houston Healthcare receives help from National Guardsmen

The hospital received 11 National Guardsmen who are working in the emergency room.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp announced Tuesday he was deploying more than 100 National Guardsmen to hospitals across the state. Houston Healthcare is one of those hospitals. Doctor Melinda Hartley, the hospital’s vice president and chief operating officer, says she’s relieved the hospital is getting help from the National Guard. “The minute they walked in the door,…
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Middle Georgia store helps with ‘Adult Readiness Program’

The program helps local people find new opportunities and jobs.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Adult Readiness Program is helping one man look his best for job interviews. The program helps local people find new opportunities and jobs. It partnered with the owner of Macon’s Klothing Kafe, Rick Douglas, who is also the creator of the Community Clozet. They were able to help the man get his first suit at…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

‘Gloves Not Guns’ hopes to protect youth from violence

"Most kids want to be tough, but there's got to be a balance. There's got to be a positive way."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Two Macon men are hosting an event to help keep kids off the streets and safe inside the ring. The first ‘Gloves Not Guns’ is an event designed for the community to watch boxing matches or learn how to join a boxing group. Event organizers hope this will help youth realize what they can accomplish if they…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

2 Bibb County schools receive $2,500 donation

Bruce Elementary and Appling Middle School were nominated to receive the award.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Two Bibb County Schools were awarded $2,500 from the Witherite Law Group, a law group based in Atlanta. Bruce Elementary and Appling Middle School were nominated to receive the award. Both schools say the money will go to buying supplies for students and help purchase other items the students may need. The law group says it wants…

Mom To Mom Host Mandy Williamson
Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Make a mini banana cream pie

41NBC Web Producer,

  If your kids go bananas for anything bananas, then Mini Banana Cream Pies will hit the spot. They’re simple to make and delicious. You need a muffin pan, some cupcake holders, some bananas, banana pudding, vanilla wafers, and, of course, Cool Whip. Now’s the fun part. Start making it. Prep your pudding based off the instructions on the box,…
Angies List, Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Pest Patrol

41NBC Web Producer,

Pests and rodents are unwelcome visitors to our homes, but they’re also stubborn and can be hard to get rid of. Bailey Carson, Head of Everyday Services at Angi and a home care expert, is here to offer tips on how to prevent and rid your home of pests and rodents, from tiny bugs to bigger critters. There are lots of ways…

Rant And Rave: August 26th For The Alliance
Sports

Rant and Rave: August 26th – For the Alliance

It's like Game of Thrones in College Football as PAC 12, Big Ten, and the ACC discuss forming an alliance to rival the SEC.
David Tufts,

It’s like Game of Thrones in College Football as PAC 12, Big Ten, and the ACC announce a potential alliance to rival the SEC. Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss what this could mean for the future of the sport. Also the Falcons, may have made an upgrade after losing backup QB AJ McCarron, and the Braves have a tough…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Commissioners, school board meet to discuss blight, violence and literacy

The Macon Bibb County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Bibb County School District board Thursday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting with Bibb County School Board members at Middle Georgia State University Thursday. Joining forces, the groups discussed three topics: blight, violence and literacy. When it comes to violence, Mayor Lester Miller said during the meeting that the only way to tackle violence is by joining forces to…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Group prays for Macon hospital as COVID cases surge

A group of local pastors, chaplains and churchgoers came together to pray for hope in the midst of the pandemic.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – While dealing with the stress of the pandemic, many people have found new hobbies like art or exercise, while others have clung to faith. A group took their faith to the streets right in front of Atrium Health Navicent Thursday morning to offer hope to the staff and patients. They brought signs, read bible scriptures and…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered storms return to Middle Georgia Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

Rain and storms are back in the forecast as we head through the end of the week. Highs will be limited by the timing of rain, but I still expect most of us to reach the upper 80s. If you are heading to a football game tomorrow evening, you might need to grab the rain gear. Saturday continues our summertime…