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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…

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Featured, Local News, Travel, Treutlen County

Trailer crash causes detour on I-16 in Treutlen County

Georgia DOT contractors and engineers are working to solve the issue ASAP
41NBC Web Producer,

SOPERTON,  Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) says Interstate 16 in Treutlen County has been shut down in both directions. Therefore, traffic cannot access the highway from Exit 71 to Exit 78. The detour comes after a large dump truck crashed into the SR 86 bridge. As a result, the bridge shifted nearly 6 feet. Georgia DOT…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered storms return Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

Not many surprises in the forecast for the rest of the week if you have been around for the past few days. We will be warming into the 90s once again tomorrow with high humidity. Scattered showers and storms will once again be popping up during the afternoon hours tomorrow, brining heavy rain and lightning. This trend of afternoon storms…

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BS Report: July 14th – Bad Luck Braves

The Braves can't catch a break this season. Down four games and now they have to finish the season without Ronald Acuña. What's the next step?
David Tufts,

The Braves can’t catch a break this year. Already down four games and now they have to finish the season without Ronald Acuña. Can the front office save the team before playoffs? Bill Shanks goes through the options the Braves have to finish out 2021. Categories: Sports

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Bibb County, Georgia News, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Coliseum Medical Centers encourages pregnant women to get vaccinated

With less than half of the Georgia population vaccinated, doctors say they want to keep expectant mothers safe.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With less than half of the Georgia population vaccinated against Covid-19, doctors say they want to keep expectant mothers safe. According to the Chief Medical Officer of Coliseum Medical Centers, Dr. Corbi Milligan, pregnant women are more at risk of getting Covid-19. When a pregnant women gets the virus, it can lead to hospitalization and even…

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Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Money, Politics, WMGT

Child tax credits coming to bank accounts July 15

Child tax credits are on their way to 91% of Georgia families starting July 15.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Child tax credits are on their way to 91% of Georgia families starting July 15. Warner Robins resident Courtney Driver, a former marine turned paralegal, is a single mom to her 5 year-old-daughter Jaya. Driver says the monthly credits will help her pay for Jaya’s childcare and other expenses. “For me groceries, making sure our bill…

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Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Centerville preparing to open new fire station

If you are driving on Houston Lake Boulevard, it's hard to miss Centerville's new fire station.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

CENTERVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — If you are driving on Houston Lake Boulevard, it’s hard to miss Centerville’s new fire station. With a new look and a bigger facility, the Centerville Fire Department didn’t have to move too far. The new station is located right next to the old one but is now more visible to the public. According to Fire Chief…
Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Westside High School

41NBC Web Producer,

  (41NBC/WMGT) — The Westside Seminoles went 5 and 5 last season, making it to the state playoffs before falling in the opening round. Coach Spoon Risper back for his 13th season as the Seminoles’ Head Coach this fall. He sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks recently to look forward to the 2021 season. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s…

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Local News, Weather

Staying hot Wednesday, afternoon storms possible

Cecilia Reeves,

Thunderstorm coverage was much lower today than yesterday across Middle Georgia, despite continued heat and humidity. Tomorrow we will have a similar set up in regards to thunderstorm chances. Most of the rain will depend on the strength of the sea breeze front and storms to our north. Highs will be back in the 90s, and heat index values will…

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Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Bird beats Taylor in runoff for Centerville Council, Post 1 seat

Robert "Bob" Bird has won the runoff election for Centerville City Council, Post 1.
Tucker Sargent,

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robert “Bob” Bird has won the runoff election for Centerville City Council, Post 1. The unofficial results show Bird received 360/599 (60.1%) of votes cast. His opponent, Debbie D. Taylor, received 239 votes (39.9%). Cameron Andrews stepped down from the seat in April, and Bird and Taylor received the most votes in an election held in…

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Bibb County, Business, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Happening Now: CGTC Alumni Network hosts multiple job fairs

The Central Georgia Technical College Alumni Network is hosting several job fairs this week as part of a revitalization of the college's alumni network.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Central Georgia Technical College Alumni Network is hosting several job fairs this week. The events are part of a plan to revitalize the college’s alumni network. The school hosted several in-person networking events this week that were RSVP only and will also host two days of virtual career fair events on Wednesday and Thursday, July…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Brookdale Water Challenge brings in more than 1,200 cases of water

The Macon-Bibb community donated more than 1,200 cases of water to the Brookdale Warming Center.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb community donated more than 1,200 cases of water to the Brookdale Warming Center Tuesday. Macon-Bibb Commissioner Al Tillman and Mayor Pro Tem Seth Clark started the Brookdale Water Challenge, asking people to take cases of water to the center and promising to match every case donated. Commissioner Tillman says the challenge is about providing…

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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…