Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

City of Perry selected for Vacant Property Leadership Institute

The city of Perry will be part of the Vacant Property Leadership Institute in Austin, Texas in February.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Perry will be part of the Vacant Property Leadership Institute in Austin, Texas in February. The National League of Cities and the Center for Community Progress hosts the institute. They’ll gather with cities from four different states to learn how to address vacant properties in a more effective manner. Holly Wharton, Perry’s Community…
Bibb County, Crawford County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Raffensperger hosts meet and greet in Roberta, Bibb County GOP protests

If you drove past the Crawford County Government Center Thursday afternoon, you probably noticed protestors holding signs.
Ariel Schiller,

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you drove past the Crawford County Government Center Thursday afternoon, you probably noticed protestors holding signs. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger hosts a meet and greet in Crawford County. The protestors were a part of the Bibb County GOP, and the signs, including the phrases ‘Ditch Dominion’ and ‘We the People Demand A Statewide…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

District 7 residents attend MVP forum at Mikado Baptist Church

The Macon Violence Prevention Initiative is continuing its community forums aimed at gathering community input and solutions to fight violence.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Violence Prevention Initiative is continuing its community forums aimed at gathering community input and solutions to fight violence. Each county commissioner is holding a forum in their district and inviting everyone to attend. More than 100 people showed up to Thursday’s forum in District 7, held at Mikado Baptist Church. Some things brought up…

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Drier, warmer weather on tap for the weekend

Dalton Mullinax,

MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Rain and storm chances will be more isolated in the coming days as temperatures really crank up. TONIGHT. Expect showers to dissipate before midnight. Temperatures will fall into the low and middle 70’s under a partly cloudy sky. Patchy fog during the morning hours is possible Friday. Allow yourself some extra time to get to your morning…

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Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Houston County High School

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Ryan Crawford is back this fall for his fifth season as the Houston County Bears’ Head Coach. He sat down 41NBC’s Bill Shanks in the Coach’s Corner to talk about how 2021 is looking for the Bears. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports

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BS Report: July 21st – Can the Braves Rally Back?

Is there hope for the Braves after an unlucky first half of the season?
David Tufts,

The Braves are holding steady heading into the second half of the season, but can they rally back? Bill Shanks goes over the options for the team and the front office as they try to regain the their position in 2021. Categories: Sports

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Bibb County, Education, Houston County, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Middle Georgia Schools release new COVID rules for school year

Lisa Morgan, President of the Georgia Association of Educators, says they want to ensure the safety of students.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Teachers, staff and students are getting ready to go back to class, which means schools are now adjusting to a new COVID Rules. Lisa Morgan, President of the Georgia Association of Educators, says they want to ensure the safety of students. The Bibb County School District will not require students to wear masks, but will encourage those who…

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

Middle Georgia teen’s art on display at Bloomfield Recreation Center

Serenity began painting when she was about 4-years-old, and could tell her daughter's talent was more advanced.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— 14-year-old Serenity Wright will have her first art show Wednesday night, at the Bloomfield Gilead Recreation Center. Center Director, William Pollard, says it’s an effort to highlight young talent in the area. Sabrina Wright is Serenity’s mother. She says Serenity began painting when she was about 4-years-old, and could tell her daughter’s talent was more advanced. She…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Reading with Kings holds graduation ceremony

20 boys participated in a six week course where they read various books.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Reading with Kings started for the first time this summer, with the goal of reaching out to boys in the area, to encourage them to read. According to Tara Pvel, Achieve Academy Director, 20 boys participated in a six week course where they read various books. Pvel says some students didn’t like reading at first, but…

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More rain ahead for Thursday

Dalton Mullinax,

MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Tomorrow will be the last day of widespread showers and storms until next week. TONIGHT. A few showers will hang around through the night as temperatures fall into the low and middle 70’s. With a nearly calm wind overnight, patchy dense fog formation is possible. If you encounter fog while driving make sure to slow down and…
Local Sports, Sports

Coach’s Corner: Mount de Sales Academy

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The Mount de Sales Cavaliers have had winning seasons in four straight years after posting losing records in the five prior years. Coach Keith Hatcher is back this fall for his eighth season as Head Coach. Here’s his conversation with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Coliseum Medical Center employee receives national award

C. Sabathne was awarded the Frist Humanitarian Award for his contributions to helping veterans.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Coliseum Medical centers had a lot to celebrate Tuesday morning, as one of their employees won a national award. C. Sabathne was awarded the Frist Humanitarian Award for his contributions to helping veterans. A veteran himself, Sabathene knows and understands what they go through. That’s part of the reason he decided to become a therapist for behavioral health….

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

NewTown Macon hosts Fashion Week through July 24th

Fall Line Brewing Company is sponsoring the week by offering a $500 shopping spree.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— NewTown Macon’s Fashion Week began Sunday. Emily Hopkins, Director of Place for NewTown Macon, says Fall Line Brewing Company is sponsoring the week by offering a $500 shopping spree. To win the shopping spree, you need to get a passport stamped from nine downtown retailers including: Alexandria’s Boutique and Salon Ambitious Graphics BirdSong Boutique Commander in Chic…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

What to expect with the new lane switch at I-75S/I-16E interchange

It's causing confusion for many drivers, but GDOT says there are a few things to look out for.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Drivers will now have to adjust to a new change at the I-75/I-16 split. If you’re headed south on I-75, you will now have to be to the left lane. Those wanting to travel I-16 east will now have be in the right lane. It’s causing confusion for many drivers, but the Georgia Department of Transportation says there…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County deputies arrest Colorado man after brief pursuit

Fregia pulled over and briefly came to a stop before quickly speeding off.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County deputies caught a man after he sped off from a traffic stop on Monday, on I-75 south near the Tift College Drive exit around 8:15 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies pulled over Robert Fregia on his motorcycle failing to use a signal while changing lanes and following too closely. They say Fregia pulled…

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Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Monroe County

Gambling machine theft in Monroe county; suspects unidentified

41NBC Web Producer,

CULLODEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking assistance in identifying 3 suspects in connection to a gambling machine theft that took place Tuesday, July 13, 2021. The crime took place in a Chevron gas station, where the older of the suspects-who appears to be in his early 50’s- broke the gaming machine in the gambling…

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Kemp announces historical judicial appointments with Middle Georgia ties

41NBC Web Producer,

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday, July 20, Governor Brian Kemp announced six judicial appointments, one of which being particularly noteworthy as this Judge worked prior to her appointment to the bench as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Middle District of Georgia. The judge in question is Judge Verda M. Colvin, who Kemp has appointed to fill the vacancy…

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Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Treutlen County

I-16 bridge crash driver identified

The driver responsible for the crash that resulted in the closing of I-16 and subsequent demolition of the State Route 86 overpass has been identified as Cecil Reeves.
41NBC Web Producer,

SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The driver responsible for the crash that resulted in the closing of I-16 and subsequent demolition of the State Route 86 overpass has been identified as Cecil Reeves. The Georgia State Patrol’s crash report states that Reeves was traveling westbound on I-16 when, according to Reeves, the dump function initiator on the truck malfunctioned. Reeves said…