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UPDATE: Sandersville police identify two more suspects in Waffle House shooting

Shelby Coates,

UPDATE 5/13: The Sandersville Police Department have identified two more suspects in the Waffle House shooting on Mother’s Day. The suspects have been identified as Terrance Oliver, AKA “T-Black” and Jayterrious Sanders. If you have any information or know where either man is, call Capt. Parker at 478-232-2628, Investigator Pettit at 478-357-1720, or Sandersville Police Department at 478-552-3121. ————————————————————————————————— UPDATE…

Atlanta News, Crime, Georgia News, It's the Law, WMGT

It’s the Law: Georgia hate crimes law

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.” Davis explains the elements of Georgia’s new hate crimes law as prosecutors in Fulton County announce they plan to use it for the first time. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis filed notice that she intends…
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Medical Segment: The importance of National Women’s Health Week

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MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — May 10th – 16th is National Women’s Health Week. According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, this year’s theme is “Ending the Epidemic and Elevating Women’s Health.” Dr. Monique Davis-Smith, with Atrium Health Navicent, joined 41NBC News at Daybreak to share why it’s so important for women to stick to their doctors’…
Featured, Local News, Weather, WMGT

Cool and rainy Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

Rain and storms have moved into Middle Georgia this evening, bringing heavy rain to parts of the area. As the line has stalled over Middle Georgia, we could see some areas of Middle Georgia could see over 3″ of rain over just a period of a few hours. If it wasn’t enough that we are seeing heavy rain now, more…
Georgia News, Local News, Pets & Animals, WMGT

Tamron Hall, Purple Leash Project want more pet-friendly domestic violence shelters

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former NBC Today Show anchor and talk show host Tamron Hall is teaming up with The Purple Leash Project to help fight domestic violence. According to The Purple Leash Project, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience some form of domestic abuse in their lifetime. And many victims delay leaving their abuser…
It's the Law, WMGT

It’s the Law: Facebook suspensions

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.” Facebook’s oversight board is upholding former President Trump’s social media suspension, citing that his posts “severely violated” the content standards of Facebook and Instagram. J Davis explains if social media companies have the legal right to…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Teen arrested, accused of burglarizing 5 businesses

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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 17-year old is in jail and faces five counts of felony commercial burglary charges. Davonte Trevon Finney of Macon was arrested by the Sheriff’s Response Team and Bibb Sheriff’s Property Investigators for those burglaries, which investigators say happened at Macon Gun & Pawn, the Old South Pawn, a Marathon Gas Station, a CVS Pharmacy, and the…
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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 3-7

Tucker Sargent,

Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 3 and Friday, May 7, 2021.

Austin Theater Enrichment Arts Alliance
Featured, Local News, Peach County, Street Fashion, WMGT

New mural hopes to bring attention, more visitors to Fort Valley

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley is hoping a new mural will help highlight its history and show what the community has to offer. The mural is part of the Flint Energies’ Rural Murals program. The goal is to increase the number of public murals across Flint’s service territory while supporting Middle Georgia artists. According to a Flint Energies…

Celebrating National Skilled Nursing care week
Health, Houston County, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Summerhill Senior Living Community celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— National Skilled Nursing Care week begins on Mother’s Day, and lasts for seven days. This years theme is “Together Through the Seasons. The theme focuses on overcoming struggles faced during the pandemic. Summerhill Senior Living Community is celebrating by starting the week with a special ceremony for residents and staff. Both Senator Larry Walker and Representative Shaw…
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Rain chances stick around this week

Cecilia Reeves,

Another warm day is on the way Tuesday as rain chances mostly hold off until the afternoon and evening. Highs will be warming into the 80’s by the afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds. Rain returns to the area during the evening, with the potential for storms after midnight. We will see several waves of rain and storms…
Bibb County, COVID-19, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, WMGT

Atrium Navicent Health recognizes Women’s Health Week

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s Women’s Health Week. Atrium Health Navicent is reminding women to make their health a priority. This year’s theme is “Ending the Epidemic and Elevating Women’s Health.” Chief Medical Officer for Atrium Health Navicent, Dr. Patrice Walker, says focusing on women’s health is even more important with the pandemic still happening. She says women can improve or…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: Man arrested for double homicide at mobile home park in Macon

Shelby Coates,

UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators have made an arrest for the double homicide inside a mobile home in Macon Monday afternoon. Through their investigation, Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators found out that 19 year old Jaives Fountain, of Macon, had been inside a mobile home at Avalon Mobile Home Parkon Jeffersonville Road. Investigators say that’s where 29-year-old Quinterious Hillman and 29-year-old…