Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Happening Now, Houston County, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Proposed draft of Georgia Congressional District map released

Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy released a proposed draft of the Georgia Congressional District map this week.
Ariel Schiller,

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy released a proposed draft of the Georgia Congressional District map this week. We spoke with two political science professors to get their impressions of the map. Chris Grant, a political science professor at Mercer University, says the proposed map could give Republicans an opportunity to pick…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County officials hold ribbon cutting for new government building

The City of Perry will use the old building.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Houston County Government building has a new home. Government officials gathered Tuesday morning for a ribbon cutting at the building. It’s located on 2030 Kings Chapel Road in Perry. The building will be home to the Board of Elections, University of Georgia extension office, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services. This is the first time all…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Couple arrested during “Burglary-in-progress”

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday afternoon, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office released information concerning the arrests of two burglary suspects in the Macon area. According to the release, Deputies responded to a “burglary in progress” call around 10a.m. in the 900 block of Ponce De Leon Circle, where it was reported that a male and female were stealing items from…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Two Macon men arrested for stolen guns and possession of ecstasy

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office sent out a release Tuesday concerning the arrests of 35 year-old Dion Bennett and 26 year-old Jamarcus Rozier of Macon in relation to gun and drug-related charges. According to the release, two search warrants were served Monday September 27, at McKenzie Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, where investigators found a stolen 9mm…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 20-24

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 20 and Friday, September 24, 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, September 20 and Friday, September 24, 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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Local News, Weather

Staying warm and sunny this week

Cecilia Reeves,

We have had a great start to the week (at least weather-wise) in Middle Georgia. We will be continuing that trend the rest of the week with more sunshine and highs in the 80s. There will be a slow warm up into the low 90s by the middle of the week, but otherwise, not much to write home about as…

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Bibb County, Health, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Eligibility groups extended for Covid-19 booster shot

The North Central Health District is now offering the Covid booster shot at all 13 of its health departments.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The North Central Health District is now offering the Covid booster shot at all 13 of its health departments. The CDC recently announced the groups who are eligible for the shot: Anyone 65+ People who have high-risk health conditions Anyone working closely with Covid-19 patients According to the North Central Health District, there’s one thing to keep…

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Bibb County, Elections, Local News, WMGT

Non-partisan coalition forms to promote voting ahead of November elections

A non-partisan group has formed ahead of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 28.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A non-partisan group has formed ahead of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 28.  14 middle Georgia organizations–mostly comprised of women–make up the coalition. The organizations met at the Rosa Parks Square for a news conference Monday with excitement to begin working. They say their goal is to educate the community on voting changes.  Election day…

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Elections, Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News

A recap of the Save America Rally in Perry: What you need to know

Former President Donald Trump took center stage Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds to help campaign for Wrightsville native Herschel Walker in his run for the U.S. Senate.
Peyton Lewis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Former President Donald Trump took center stage Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds to help campaign for Wrightsville native Herschel Walker in his run for the U.S. Senate. “People always ask me what qualifies me to run for this office, and I say, ‘Well you’re right. I’m an American,” Walker said to the crowd. “I said,’What…

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Elections, Featured, Georgia News, Happening Now, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Fair Districts GA data shows Georgia is a swing state

Now that the 2020 Census data is public knowledge, Fair Districts GA released its fairness tests to guide the redistricting process.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Now that the 2020 Census data is public knowledge, Fair Districts GA released its fairness tests to guide the redistricting process. Fair District GA says Georgia’s population grew by a million people over the last ten years. The group worked with the Princeton Gerrymandering Project to put the fairness tests together based on census data released…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating afternoon robbery at Flowers Discount Bakery

A sheriff's office news release says it happened just after 4:30 at the store located at 2267 Anthony Road.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a Flowers Discount Bakery store Monday afternoon. A sheriff’s office news release says it happened just after 4:30 at the store located at 2267 Anthony Road. A “male subject” entered the store with a gun and demanded money from the clerk before running…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mary Persons visits Central

Both teams were looking for their first region win.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WGMGT) — Mary Persons visited Central Friday night. The Chargers were looking for their first region win and first win overall. The Bulldogs were 0-1 in the region and trying to get back over .500 overall. Here are the highlights from Henderson Stadium:     Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Central Chargers, football, Henderson…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dodge County hosts Bleckley County in our Game of the Week

It was the first region game for both teams.
Clayton Poulnott,

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WGMGT) — Bleckley County visited Dodge County in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. It was the first region game for both teams. The Royals came into the game still perfect on the season at 4-0, and the Indians were 3-1. Tucker Sargent has the highlights:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags:…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westside hosts Baldwin

The Braves were playing in their first region game. The Seminoles were looking for their first region win.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMGT) — Baldwin traveled to Macon to take on Westside Friday night at Ed Defore Sports Complex. The Braves were playing their first region game and looking to get to .500 (1-2) on the season. The Seminoles were looking for their first region win (0-1) and hoping to get to 2-2 in 2021. Here are the highlights:  …

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins hosts Lee County

The Demons were looking to move to 5-0 on the season.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WGMGT) — Warner Robins hosted Lee County Friday night. The Demons were looking to move to 5-0 on the season. Check out the highlights from McConnell-Talbert Stadium:     Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, lee county trojans, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, Tucker Sargent, warner robins demons

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall Square hosts Aquinas

The Trojans were looking to move to 4-0.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Aquinas out of Augusta traveled to Macon Friday night to face the Tattnall Square Trojans. The Trojans were looking to move to 4-0, while the Fighting Irish were trying to move to 5-0. Here are the highlights from Jack Baynes Field:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Aquinas Fighting Irish, Bill Shanks, football,…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford hosts Savannah Country Day

The Eagles were trying to move to 4-0 on the season.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Stratford hosted Savannah Country Day Friday at Eagle Field. The Eagles were trying to move to 4-0 on the season. The Hornets came in 2-2. Bill Shanks has the highlights:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, eagle field, football, savannah country day hornets, stratford eagles, Tucker Sargent

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Angies List, Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Roof care guide

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The roof is something people tend to take for granted in their homes, but maintaining and repairing it is key to keeping your home and your family safe. In today’s Ask Angi segment Bailey Carson shares what to do to make sure your roof is in good shape to protect your home – and everything in it. The…

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Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Meal planning simplified

41NBC Web Producer,

Doing a little prep for the week to come can make you a lot more successful when it comes with healthy eating. One of the hardest things to do with thinking about the week to come is remembering, what the heck do I cook? One simple strategy is to sit down and actually make a master recipe list. It doesn’t…

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Featured, Health & Fitness, Living Well

Living Well with Troy Thompson: Toned arms

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Fitness expert Deeric Williams talks on this week’s edition of Living Well about ways to tone your arms. Williams says compound exercises are the best, which are when you use an exercise to work out more than one muscle at a time- like push-ups. Push-ups work on arms, chest, core, and back. You can do a standard push-ups,…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Georgia Arson Control honors Lieutenant Ben Gleaton with equipment grant to Macon-Bibb Fire Department

Georgia Arson Control made a stop in Macon Thursday to honor the memory of Lieutenant Ben Gleaton, the former head arson investigator at the Macon-Bibb Fire Department.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Arson Control made a stop in Macon Thursday to honor the memory of Lieutenant Ben Gleaton, the former head arson investigator at the Macon-Bibb Fire Department. Gleaton died in a motorcycle crash earlier this year. In Lieutenant Gleaton’s memory, Georgia Arson Control presented the fire department with an equipment grant. Gleaton’s family was there for the…

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Local News, Twiggs County

Charles Rowland denied bond in Twiggs double homicide case

The man accused of two homicides in Twiggs County made a second appearance in court Thursday morning.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The man accused of two homicides in Twiggs County made a second appearance in court Thursday morning. “I can not find that he is not a danger to flee,” Judge Donald Gillis said during the bond hearing. “I can not find that he is not a danger to commit fraud felony, and I can not find…