Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mount de Sales travels to Brookstone

The Cavaliers are 2-0 this season looking to move to 3-0 against the Cougars.
Clayton Poulnott,

COLUMBUS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Mount de Sales went on the road to Columbus to take on Brookstone. The Cavaliers are 2-0 this season looking to move to 3-0 against the Cougars. Here are the highlights courtesy of WTVM:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, brookstone cougars, football, mount de sales cavaliers, Tucker Sargent, WTVM

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dougherty travels to Northeast

The Raiders were looking to keep their perfect start to the season going.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders hosted Dougherty from Albany at Thompson Stadium Friday night. The Raiders were looking to keep their perfect start to the season going. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks has the highlights:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Dougherty, football, Northeast Raiders, Thompson Stadium, Tucker Sargent

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Featured

Macon-Bibb County commemorates 9/11 on 20th anniversary

It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 took place.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001 took place. “It seems like it was just yesterday,” Macon-Bibb Interim Fire Chief Shane Edwards said Friday. “We still have those thoughts of how fresh it is in our minds when those planes hit those towers.” Macon-Bibb County held its…

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County hosts Statesboro

The Bears are 1-2 on the season and hoping to get back to .500.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears hosted the Statesboro Blue Devils in Warner Robins Friday night. The Bears were 1-2 on the season and hoping to get back to .500. Check out the highlights:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, houston county bears, statesboro blue devils, Tucker Sargent

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Rockdale County visits Westside

The Seminoles are 1-0 on the season looking to stay undefeated.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Rockdale County traveled from east Atlanta to take on the Westside Seminoles at Ed DeFore Sports Complex Friday night. The Seminoles were 1-0 on the season and looking to stay undefeated. Here are the highlights from the game:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, football, rockdale county, Tucker…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Eviction hearings underway in Macon

Eviction hearings were underway Friday morning in Macon Judicial Court.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Eviction hearings were underway Friday morning in Macon Judicial Court. Cameras were not allowed inside the court room during the hearings. According to Judge Pamela White-Colbert, there were more than 70 cases Friday with about 30 dismissals. We spoke with one man who’s case was dismissed because he was able to obtain rental assistance. “With the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

DA Anita Howard addresses why several cases didn’t make it to court on time

The Macon Judicial Court is explaining why several murder cases didn't make it to court on time, allowing some suspects to receive bond for release.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Judicial Court is explaining why several murder cases didn’t make it to court on time, allowing some suspects to receive bond for release. District Attorney Anita Howard held a news conference Friday afternoon to address our questions. We asked how many cases did not make it to court by the 90 day requirement. Howard…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Mercer to host vaccine town hall Saturday at Rosa Jackson Center

The university is helping fight misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the White House pushes to get more vaccine shots in arms, states like Georgia are falling behind the national average vaccination rate. Across 24 Middle Georgia counties, the average rate vaccination rate is about 34%. Several local health officials believe these lower numbers are due to misinformation. This is why Mercer University put together a…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

GMC hosts annual Patriot Day ceremony in honor of those who died on 9/11

Saturday is the 20th anniversary of the day America lost 3,024 people.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Military College held a special ceremony Friday to honor those who died during the 9/11 attacks. Saturday is the 20th anniversary of the day America lost 3,024 people. It’s a day many, like William B. Caldwell IV, say they remember like it was yesterday. “We want the memories of those who gave their lives, especially…

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Health, Health & Fitness

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY: Lower body and core circuit

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Malcom Strapp is bringing another edition of Workout Wednesday to 41NBC with an exercise circuit that focuses on your core and your lower body. Coach Strapp does these exercises in 3 rounds with 30 seconds of work, then 45 seconds of rest each, ending with 1 – 1.5 minutes rest after each round. ROUND ONE: Squat lateral…

BS Report
Sports

BS Report: September 8th – Dawgs Start the Season with a Win

The Dawgs open their 2021 season with a strong defensive victory over the Clemson Tigers.
David Tufts,

It was a great weekend for Dawgs fans as the defense rolls over Clemson for a victory. What does the rest of the season have in store for the team, and how much of an impact will the offense have? Bill Shanks breaks down this victory and what it means for UGA going forward. Categories: Sports
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Man, woman sentenced for trafficking teen in 2016

The victim was told they were traveling the world, but she would have to make money.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two defendants guilty of trafficking a runaway Middle Georgia teen, forcing the victim to engage in sexual acts for food and shelter, have been sentenced. 39-year-old Demetrius Hunter, was sentenced to serve 20 years in federal prison to be followed by 25 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to sex trafficking of children. Co-defendant 30-year-old…
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, Medical

Experts offer tips for coping with 9/11 anniversary

September 11 can be a difficult day for many, but local health experts say you do not have to make it through alone.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As we get closer to the 20-year anniversary of 9/11, many people all over the country are bracing for the impact of seeing the images shown every year. “Even though many of us did not experience 9/11 directly, we all remember where we were when it happened,” Macon Mental Health Matters leader Andrea Cooke said. For…

Moms Clean Air Force
Business, Featured, Going Green Saving Green, Health, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Environmental group, elected officials push for clean transit

Almeta Cooper says they held Wednesday's press conference to call on congress to give adequate funding for transit, specifically electric school buses.
Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Electric school buses might sound like something futuristic, but Blue Bird has been making them since 1994. Moms Clean Air Force, a community of more than a million moms and dads united against air pollution, held a news conference Wednesday at the Blue Bird facility in Fort Valley. Almeta Cooper, the organization’s Georgia coordinator, says students…

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Across Georgia Sports, Bibb County, Local News, Sports, WMGT

Mayhem, Centreplex hosting first Macon Veterans Cup this fall

The Macon Mayhem partnered with Visit Macon, Spectra and the South Eastern Collegiate Hockey Conference to host the tournament, which will include four major college club programs: Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn and Florida State.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The first ever Macon Veterans Cup is set to take place on November 12 and the 13. The Macon Mayhem partnered with Visit Macon, Spectra and the South Eastern Collegiate Hockey Conference to host the tournament, which will include four major college club programs: Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn and Florida State. It takes place in November,…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Middle Georgians rallying to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida

As families in Louisiana continue to struggle over the devastation of Hurricane Ida, middle Georgia communities want to help those who have been impacted.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — As families in Louisiana continue to struggle over the devastation of Hurricane Ida, middle Georgia communities want to help those who have been impacted. Jeff Doles the Peach County fire chief and EMA Director, says once they heard about the impact, they were ready to help. “We’ve been to Louisiana before,” he said. “We’re part of the…

Maggie Schuyler
Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Perry Chamber of Commerce gets new president and CEO

Schuyler says she wants to help Perry grow more than it already has.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Chamber of Commerce has a new president and CEO. Maggie Schuyler, a Moultrie native, is no stranger to the Perry Chamber of Commerce. She worked as the chamber’s events and fundraising coordinator  in 2007. She then went on to work in higher education for 12 years. Now that she’s in this role, Schuyler says…

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Crime, Featured, Jones County, Local News

2 arrested in Jones County for possession of crack cocaine, ecstasy, and more

The Jones County Sheriff's Office released information Wednesday concerning two arrests in connection to an attempted traffic stop that turned into a drug bust.
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GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office released information Wednesday concerning two arrests in connection to an attempted traffic stop that turned into a drug bust. According to a news release release, Deputy Carr, with K9 officer Ella, attempted a traffic stop Friday due to an equipment violation on the Gray Bypass. A pursuit followed when the driver…
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Investigators working to determine cause of deadly apartment fire in Dublin

Shelby Coates,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fire Department is investigating what started a deadly fire in a Dublin Housing Authority apartment along Elk Street. According to Dublin Fire Captain Randy Hart, crews responded to the fire around 8:20 the morning of Thursday, September 2nd. Hart says crews arrived on scene and found light smoke coming from the apartment and a…

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Bibb County, COVID-19, Featured, Health, Health & Fitness, Houston County, Local News, Medical

Hospitals give tips to protect yourself from Labor Day COVID surge

"The ideal recommendation would be to quarantine at home at least for 7 days and get a test on day 5 or later to see if you contracted COVID"
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— There is usually a surge in COVID cases and hospitalizations after holiday’s, and doctors expect it to happen with the Labor Day weekend now over. Dr. Jennifer Hoffman, an Infectious Disease Physician with Piedmont Macon, says they’re currently at capacity. She says it could be two to three weeks before they see the full effect of the…

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Local News, Weather

Rain and storms likely Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

We saw a few showers and storms across Middle Georgia this afternoon, but the main story was the heat. Highs warmed up to the 90s today, but for much of the rest of the week, expect highs to be limited to the 80s. Tomorrow brings a day of showers and storms to the area, especially during the afternoon. Some pockets…

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Featured, Health, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center raising awareness of its mental health resources

The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is raising awareness of its mental health services during Suicide Prevention Month.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is raising awareness of its mental health services during Suicide Prevention Month. The center reports an increase in calls to their mental health services following the recent events in Afghanistan. “When veterans feel seen and heard and they’re engaged in services that we can have a huge impact on a…