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Local News, Peach County

‘I was very disappointed’: councilman faces terroristic threat charges

A Fort Valley city council member faces multiple charges after a woman says he threatened to shoot her at a laundromat this month.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Fort Valley city council member faces multiple charges after a woman says he threatened to shoot her at a laundromat this month. Police arrested Councilman Jimmy Barnes on Monday, July 12, nine days after an incident at Highway 49 Coin Laundry. During which, a woman says she witnessed the councilman outside the laundromat talking…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Box trailer theft; suspects unidentified

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the public in identifying the suspects behind a box trailer theft. The box trailer was stolen from 120 Oney Drive in South Bibb county on July 4, at 12:35 a.m. by unknown suspects in the light-colored Suburban/similar SUV that is pictured. The information for the stolen trailer…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Burglary in south Bibb; suspects unidentified

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the help of the public in identifying 2 suspects behind a burglary that took place on July 6, 2021. The two men committed the crime on MacGillicuddy Drive in South Bibb County. If you can help identify or locate these suspects, please contact Investigator Jean Lebeuf at (478) 803-2560…
Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Perry High School

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The 2020 Perry football team made it all the way to the state quarterfinals after going unbeaten in region play. Their eight wins being the most since coach Kevin Smith took over in 2017, and the most for the program since 2007. Coach Smith sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to preview the 2021 season. Categories: Local Sports,…
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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 6-9

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Tuesday, July and Friday, July 9, 2021.
Tucker Sargent,

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 100 are shown in green. Click here to search for and read full current and past inspection reports. Baldwin County: El Tequila 168 GARRETT WAY MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31061 Last…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered afternoon storms stick around for the week

Cecilia Reeves,

We saw a hot day in Middle Georgia today, with highs once again in the 90s. As storms fired up this evening heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning impacted most of the area. A few spots in Middle Georgia even saw power outages. We will keep a pretty consistent forecast through the rest of the week, with heat and storms…

Centerville City Council Election
Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Centerville City Council runoff July 13th

Ariel Schiller,

Centerville, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Voters head back to the polls to decide the runoff election for Centerville City Council Post 1. The seat became vacant in April when former Councilman Cameron Andrews retired. Tomorrow voters will choose between Robert Byrd and Debbie Taylor. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Centerville City Hall. Categories: Elections, Featured, Houston County,…
Baldwin County, Bibb County, Education, Featured, Happening Now, Houston County, Laurens County, Local News, Monroe County, Twiggs County, Washington County, WMGT

Middle Georgia School Districts looking to fill open positions

There are more teaching positions open this year thanks to American Rescue Plan Funding.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— With the start of school just weeks away, districts are filling job openings. Emanuel Frazier is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources with the Bibb County School District. He says they’ve hosted numerous job fairs throughout the summer. The pop up job fairs help find people who aren’t certified as a teacher, but interested in getting certified…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Career fair in Macon looking to fill various positions

In partnership with Visit Macon and Goodwill, there are over 30 positions to be filled.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The pandemic left many people without jobs in the Macon community. In order to fill those jobs, the Macon Chamber of commerce is hosting a Career fair. In partnership with Visit Macon and Goodwill, there are over 30 positions to be filled. The job fair will be at the Anderson Conference center on Eisenhower Parkway on Tuesday and…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News, WMGT

Sonrise Ministries looking for vendors for its farmers market

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

GRAY, GEORGIA(41NBC/WMGT)— What started off with just a motel transformation, has developed into something greater. Ronnie Hinson, Founder of Sonrise Ministries in Jones County, says it all started with a vision to help the community. “Our mission statement is basically, as we meet the physical needs of the community, with clothing, with furniture, with necessities, kitchen items, whatever it may…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Woman dies in hospital following Monday morning shooting

The shooting happened in the 1700 block of Karen Drive around 5:00 Monday morning.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Macon’s east side. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a woman arrived at the Coliseum Hospital Medical Center emergency room with a gunshot wound. She was then taken by ambulance to Atrium Health Navicent due to the seriousness of her injury. The Coroner’s Office…
Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Central High School

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Joaquin Sample is back for his fourth season as the Head Coach of the Central Chargers. Coach sample sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk in the Coach’s Corner Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports

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Across the Nation, Bibb County, It's the Law

It’s the Law: Bill Cosby prison release

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.” Comedian and actor Bill Cosby is back home after being released from prison last week. Davis explains the reasoning behind the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision to vacate his 2018 aggravated indecent assault conviction. Davis also recounts…

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Bibb County, Crime, Local News

BOLO: 2 men in pickup truck swiping tools, equipment from Macon Lowe’s lots

Deputies say the men are stealing tools and power equipment
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies say two men are stealing tools and power equipment from work trucks at Macon Lowe’s locations. The suspects are driving a Toyota Tacoma pickup with an after-marker front bumper. According to deputies, the two men appear to the in their 30’s and one has a buzz cut. They are accused of stealing…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Mike Hostilo Law Firm hosts backpack giveaway

The Law firm put together 500 backpacks that included items like paper, notebooks, markers and more.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41 NBC/WMGT)— Mike Hostilo Law Firm hosted a backpack giveaway to provide school supplies for the kids in the area. The Law Firm put together 500 backpacks that included items like paper, notebooks, markers and more. The Law Firm says it wanted to ensure children were ready for the new school year. “For us it’s very important to help…

Bs Report: July 9th There's Always Next Year
Sports

BS Report: July 9th – There’s Always Next Year

Even though this historic season didn't end the way Hawks fans would have liked it, there's definitely hope for next year.
David Tufts,

After being defeated by the Bucks in what was the longest playoff run in Atlanta Hawks franchise history, many Hawks fans are a bit disappointed that this team didn’t go all the way. Bill Shanks explains why you shouldn’t lose hope, and why next year may be even more impressive. Categories: Sports

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Local News, Weather

Heat and scattered storms return Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

Even though Elsa moved out early this morning, tropical moisture remains in Middle Georgia tonight (and through the rest of the weekend). Tomorrow will bring another day of morning sunshine and scattered showers and thunderstorms by the afternoon. Highs will warm to the 90s, but “feels like” temperatures will be in the upper 90s for many spots in Middle Georgia….

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Bibb County, Local News

Blight removal to help expand Booker T. Washington Community Center

Macon-Bibb County is making areas surrounding the Booker T. Washington Community Center cleaner and safer by demolishing three blighted homes next door.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is making areas surrounding the Booker T. Washington Community Center cleaner and safer by demolishing three blighted homes next door. 60 children attend the center’s youth programs each day. Kids like Naiem Moore have to pass dilapidated homes on their walk to the center. “I feel like something needs to be done about these…
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Doctor shares tips on how to lower your risk of skin cancer

It only takes three blistering sunburns to put you at an increased risk for skin cancer.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — We’re still in the hottest months of the year, and doctors are reminding you to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays. According to Dr. Paul Dale, Chief of Surgical Oncology for Atrium Health Navicent, it only takes three blistering sunburns in your lifetime to put you at an increased risk for skin cancer. He says…

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Bleckley County, Local News, WMGT

Numerous agencies, community helping in search for missing Cochran teen

Cochran Police said in a news release Thursday night that "numerous interviews have been conducted as well as neighborhood canvass, aerial search and technical investigations."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— 13-year-old Nastasha Brown is still missing, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now helping in the search. Cochran Police say the teenager was last seen Tuesday afternoon on Violet Street. Police say she was leaving her home to go on a walk. The community is now coming together to help find Brown. “To find out the…

Warner Robins City Council
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Warner Robins City Council passes FY 2022 budget

Mayor Randy Toms says the budget will include adding more than 30 public safety positions.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins City Council held a special called meeting Thursday to discuss several items, including employee promotions and the selling of surplus property and old equipment the police department is no longer using. The second reading and approval of the 2022 Fiscal Year Budget was also on the agenda, which Council passed. Mayor Randy Toms…