Macon-Bibb County Announcement
Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Knight Foundation gives grant to Macon-Bibb organizations

The grant will match $1.6 million in American Rescue Plan funding.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Knight Foundation is matching $1.6 million in American Rescue Plan Funding to help increase affordable housing in Macon-Bibb. NewTown Macon, Historic Macon and Mayor Lester Miller made the announcement Monday. The groups will receive the money to help build affordable housing. We spoke with Mayor Miller about the importance of making housing more affordable. “They’ve…
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Warner Robins hosts comprehensive plan meeting

This is the second comprehensive plan meeting the city has hosted.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins held its second comprehensive plan meeting Monday. The meetings are to gather community input. Housing, transportation, and natural cultural land use were on the agenda. The Middle Georgia Regional Commission does a comprehensive plan every five years. Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms says it’s an opportunity for him and the council to hear…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Former Macon Mayor David Carter dies at age 90

Mayor David Lee Carter was appointed in 1995.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Macon Mayor David Lee Carter died Saturday, July 17th at the age of 90. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones say the former mayor died of natural causes at his home in Macon. Carter was appointed mayor in 1995 after Mayor Tommy Olmstead left the office to serve as the commissioner for the Georgia Department of…

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Featured, Local News

Wilcox High School senior passes away in possible drowning

The Wilcox County community is mourning the loss of rising senior student Mason Harris on Sunday.
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ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wilcox County community is mourning the loss of rising senior student Mason Harris on Sunday. The Wilcox County Coroner’s office says the cause of death is believed to accidental drowning, but an autopsy has yet to be released. Harris was active in many school activities including cross country and track, the FFA, Tri-M, Beta, and…
Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Jones County High School

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County has turned into one of the most respected football programs in Middle Georgia. The Greyhounds coming off back-to-back state semifinals appearances, looking to make it all the way this season. Coach Mike Chastain sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to preview the 2021 season in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high…

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Local News, Weather

Staying hot this weekend, rainy and cooler next week

Cecilia Reeves,

It was another hot day in Middle Georgia, but showers and storms held off for most of us today. A few showers and storms are lingering this evening, but I’m expecting most of the showers to be done by around midnight. Tomorrow brings another day of intense heat and humidity, which will push our heat index values to the upper…

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Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

New hotel coming to Georgia National Fairgrounds

According to the city of Perry, the hotel will be a Fairfield by Marriott property.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A new hotel is coming to the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agriculture Center. LNW Hospitality and the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority signed a land lease. According to the city of Perry, the hotel will be a Fairfield by Marriott property. It will be attached to the Miller Murphy Howard building and have 100 to 110 rooms. Steven…

Peach Bday Web
Education, Entertainment, Local News, Peach County

Peach County celebrates 97th birthday this weekend

The celebration kicks off at 6:00pm Sunday, July 18th.
Shelby Coates,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County is celebrating its 97th birthday this Sunday with a night full of activities. The celebration kicks off at 6:00pm Sunday, July 18th, at North Peach Park in Byron. The event includes activities like cornhole, sand crafts, pet art and games. There will also be food for purchase. Wheels and Reels in the Park will…

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Featured, Happening Now, Local News, Travel, Treutlen County, WMGT

I-16 Bridge demolished, crews working to get highway fully open

Ariel Schiller,

SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Westbound lanes are back open on I-16 after a truck damaged the Highway 86 bridge Thursday morning. Repair crews say they are ahead of schedule and plan to have the eastbound lanes open by midnight. Local sheriff’s deputies and state troopers are helping direct and speed up traffic through the detour routes on I-16. Kyle Collins…

Laurens County Sheriff announcement
Featured, Happening Now, Laurens County, Local News, Telfair County, WMGT

Operation Monroe Doctrine indicts 30 people in Laurens County

Ariel Schiller,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 30 people are charged in Laurens County as part of a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. Operation Monroe Doctrine identified the meth trafficking conspiracy throughout Laurens, Telfair and other counties. According to law enforcement, the ring operated from January 2020 until January 0f this year. U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, David Estes, says 30 people…
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It’s the Law: Britney Spears’ conservatorship fight

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.” Entertainer Britney Spears was granted a request to hire her own attorney in the fight to end her own 13-year conservatorship. The news comes after her emotional testimony about wanting to regain control of her life…

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Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News

Equine Therapy helping residents in Middle Georgia

The goal is it to help give back to the community through horses.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—Barbara Adler, Owner of Phoenix Equine Assisted Program, started the program three years ago. Her goal is to help give back to the community through her love for horses. She recently moved to Middle Georgia to serve more people in the area. Friday morning, Adler and her horse Lily, visited the Phoenix at Lake Assisted Living Community where…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

First African American newspaper now available in Houston County

The newspaper debuted July 1, and will be out on the first of each month.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Rutha Jackson and Kimberly Hicks founded the African American Tre-City newspaper. The newspaper encompasses the cities of Centerville, Warner Robins and Perry. They say the goal is to inform the community about the African American history, and what the community is doing now. The newspaper debuted July 1, and will be out on the first of each…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Centerville man reported Missing

41NBC Web Producer,

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Centerville Police Department is searching for a missing person by the name of Andrew Semelink. Semelink was last seen Tuesday wearing a white shirt and khaki/gray shorts with a gray hat carrying a green bag. He is 36 years old, is 5 foot 11 inches tall, weighs 165 pounds and is bald. If you or…

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Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Washington County High School

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Joel Ingram is entering his 16th season as the Head Coach at Washington County this fall. His Golden Hawks are coming off back-to-back playoff appearances, but they’re looking to get past the first round for the first time since 2018, when they made it to the quarterfinals. Coach Ingram had a conversation about it with Bill Shanks…

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Local News, Weather

Friday brings more chances for afternoon storms

Cecilia Reeves,

Heavy rain and storms once again moved across Middle Georgia this afternoon, keeping with the theme of scattered showers from the rest of the week. We won’t be diverting from the trend Friday, as more scattered storms will be popping up. Highs will be warming to the mid and low 90s tomorrow, keeping high humidity in the area as well….

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Bibb County, Local News

‘Talk time is over’: Several dozen attend Macon Violence Prevention forum

Several dozen people showed up to a forum Thursday night to discuss ways to prevent violence from happening.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several dozen people showed up to a forum Thursday night to discuss ways to prevent violence from happening. The forum, which took place in Macon-Bibb’s District 9 as part of a series of events under Mayor Lester Miller’s Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) initiative, was held at the Macon Mall. Miller, District 9 Commissioner Al Tillman, District…

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Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Fort Valley Mayor speaks on Councilman’s arrest

Fort Valley Mayor Barbara Williams is speaking out on the recent arrest of City Council member Jimmy Barnes.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley Mayor Barbara Williams is speaking out on the recent arrest of City Council member Jimmy Barnes. After learning Barnes was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and making terroristic threats, she says it’s now a waiting game. “It would be unfair to jump in there before we get all the information that we…

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Bibb County, Education, Georgia News, Health, WMGT

Mercer University organization helping vaccinate Hispanic population

A group of Mercer University undergrads set up a vaccination site this week specifically targeting the Hispanic population.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A group of Mercer University undergrads set up a vaccination site this week specifically targeting the Hispanic population. According to the CDC, the Hispanic population has one of the lowest COVID vaccination rates. Jose Pino, Interfaith Youth Core coordinator at Mercer University, says many face challenges when it comes to getting the vaccine. “One of those is…

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Crawford County, Featured, Happening Now, Local News

Crawford County chemical fire puts Roberta under shelter in place order

Haley Janes,

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Emergency Management Agency of Crawford County has put forward a Shelter in Place order for the city of Roberta due to a chemical fire that began around 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning at the Olin Plant. According to the EMA, it began as a structure fire that started near a chemical tank of epoxy resin that was…

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Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: John Milledge Academy

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The John Milledge Academy football Trojans haven’t lost a single game since 2018. They’ve won back-to-back state championships, and are looking to get it done again this fall. Coach J.T. Wall sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about it in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Woman injured after being hit by SUV

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)  — A woman is in critical condition after being hit by an SUV. Bibb County Sheriff Deputies responded to a pedestrian crash on Napier Avenue just before 11 a.m on July 14th. According to reports, an SUV hit 34-year-old Chalandreria Pringle of Macon. An ambulance transported the victim to Atrium Health Navicent. Pringle remains in critical, but stable…