Featured, Health, Local News, Medical, WMGT

North Central Health District moves to no appointment for COVID shot

Like many other places, the district is seeing a decline in demand for vaccines.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— All of North Central Health District’s 13 vaccine locations no longer need an appointment. Like many other places, the district is seeing a decline in demand for vaccines. Each location operates on a different vaccine schedule, so be sure to check the hours of you local district before you go. The North Central Health District hopes the…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Forsyth man arrested on child porn charges

30 year-old Anthony Grier is charged with six counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County man is in jail, accused of child porn distribution. On June 17, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit, arrested 30 year-old Anthony Latrell Grier, and charged with six counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (distribution of child pornography). The GBI began an investigation into Grier’s online…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

UPDATE: One dead, another injured after house fire in East Macon

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- One person is dead and another is injured after a house fire. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department responded to the call on Magnolia Drive around 1:30 Monday morning, where the front porch of the home was on fire. According to Interim Fire Chief Shane Edwards, people nearby alerted them there were people inside. A search and rescue began, where…
Baldwin County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville teen arrested in double homicide case in Putnam County

Xavier Chambers faces two counts of Malice Murder, two counts of Aggravated Assault,
Shelby Coates,

EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Eatonton Police arrest a Milledgeville teen in connection to a deadly weekend shooting that claimed the lives of two teens. Nineteen-year-old Xavier Chambers of Milledgeville is facing two counts of Malice Murder, two counts of Aggravated Assault, one count of Possession of Firearm with Altered Identification. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, police responded to…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Two wanted for money laundering, identity fraud at SunTrust Bank locations

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men wanted in connection to a Money Laundering and Identity Fraud case. According to a Sheriff’s Office news release, the incident happened on April 2nd at the SunTrust Bank located at 125 South Houston Lake Road in Warner Robins.  Investigators received information that someone impersonated a bank…

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Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Warner Robins woman wins $10K, gives portion to local charity

JoAnne Garcia won $10,000 in the "Get A Smile, Give A Smile" sweepstakes from Acceptance Insurance.
Shelby Coates,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins woman wins big in a national sweepstakes, and some of her money is going to a local charitable organization. JoAnne Garcia won $10,000 in the “Get A Smile, Give A Smile” sweepstakes from Acceptance Insurance. The company says the purpose behind the sweepstakes is to spread smiles and optimism across the nation…

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Georgia News, Wilkinson County, WMGT

Freedom Georgia Initiative hosts Juneteenth Campout

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

TOOMSBORO, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The Juneteenth Campout starts Thursday evening and will last until Sunday morning. Over 100 people from all over the United States are attending. They are setting up tents and getting ready to celebrate Juneteenth with music, food, activities and more. Renee Walters, President of the Freedom Georgia Initiative says they purchased the 97 acres of land in June…

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Featured, Weather

How to prepare for hurricane season

Dalton Mullinax,

MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Hurricane season has arrived and now is the time to prepare. COUNTRY Financial representative Shaun Alston-Howard joined 41NBC News to share tips for how you and your family can be prepared for hurricane season. Here are some tips for how you can be prepared for any weather impacts: Tips for residents in hurricane or tornado prone areas —…

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Money

Spending wisely this summer

Dalton Mullinax,

MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- As the summer travel season begins you will want to spend your money wisely as fewer COVID-19 restrictions allow for summer fun. Representatives from COUNTRY Financial stopped by 41NBC to share tips on how you can have a fun summer while staying in your budget. Shaun Alston-Howard shared with us that according to a new COUNTRY Financial…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

MTA welcomes new bus

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon Transit Authority has added its 22 bus to the bunch. This new bus is wrapped in the  the image of the Terminal station. It is also named after Alfred Felheimer, after the American architect who designed Macon’s terminal station in 1916. Craig Ross the President and CEO of MTA, says it was time for a rebranding…

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Bibb County, Crawford County, Featured, Local News, Peach County, Politics, WMGT

D.A. Anita Howard’s office hosts roundtable, D.A. doesn’t attend

This was the second quarterly roundtable D.A. Howard hosted since she took office.
Ariel Schiller,

This is the second quarterly roundtable Howard’s office has hosted since took office in January. When asked where D.A. Howard was, her leadership team said they were there to answer questions. We received a statement from her office saying quote: “As women we know balance is important and essential to success and purpose in our lives.  On the eve of…
Baldwin County, Bibb County, Crawford County, Education, Featured, Happening Now, Houston County, Local News, Twiggs County, Washington County, WMGT

Georgia Power gives hurricane tips

Hurricane season started June 1st.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Hurricane season is here, and Georgia Power wants to make sure you’re prepared if a storm hits. Leaders say you should build an emergency kit that makes sense for your family. You should have an emergency plan in place, and understand the risks with things like flooding potential, dangerous trees, and possible blocked evacuation routes. Georgia Power…

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Bleckley County, Crime, Featured, Local News

Arrest made in shooting at Budget Inn in Cochran

Jenkins is charged with one count of Aggravated Assault.
Shelby Coates,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Cochran man is facing an aggravated assault charge in connection to a shooting at a local motel. The Cochran Police Department requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s assistance in relation to a shooting at the Budget Inn on North 2nd Street in Cochran, Wednesday. Officers first responded to the scene just before 6:00pm. The GBI…

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Across the Nation

Woman accused of using eyedrops to murder her friend

Prosecutors say Jessy Kurczewski slowly killed her friend by poisoning her with over-the-counter eyedrops.
NBCnews,

(WTMJ/NBC News)  A Wisconsin woman is accused of using over-the-counter eyedrops to slowly poison her friend. 37-year-old Jessy Kurczewski is facing charges of homicide and felony theft in connection with the death of a Pewaukee woman. According to a criminal complaint, Kurczewski called police to a home in October 2018, saying her friend was unconscious and not breathing. Initially, investigators…

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Across the Nation

Mike Pence heckled at conservative conference

While giving a speech in central Florida today, former Vice President Mike Pence was heckled, with calls of "traitor".
41NBC Web Producer,

Members of the crowd heckled former Vice President Mike Pence while he was speaking at a Faith and Freedom Coalition conference in Kissimmee, Florida. (NBC NEWS)- Former Vice President Mike Pence was heckled Friday with calls of “traitor” as he delivered remarks at a conservative policy conference in Kissimmee, Florida. At first, Pence was greeted by cheers when he appeared…

Rant And Rave

Rant and Rave: June 17th – Hawks Fly in Philly

After a 4th quarter performance from the 76ers that the Falcons would be proud of, the Hawks take the lead once again in round 2 of the playoffs.
David Tufts,

After a 4th quarter performance from the 76ers that the Falcons would be proud of, the Hawks take the lead once again in round 2 of the playoffs. Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss that win, and what the future of the Nets/Bucks battle will look like. Also, the US Open is right here on 41NBC, Bill and Tucker make…

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Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

State of the Base presentation shows RAFB fared well during pandemic

The presentation was held in person Thursday with a limited capacity.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Even with the uncertainty of the pandemic, the state of Robins Air Force Base is strong. The State of the Base presentation was held in person this year after being held virtually last year. Although the event wasn’t at full capacity, information given by base leaders was positive. The economic impact reported last year was $3.38…

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

More Covid vaccines expiring due to less people getting vaccinated

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, less than half of Georgia's population is vaccinated.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, less than half of Georgia’s population is vaccinated. Health centers and pharmacies are still working to vaccinate everyone who wants a vaccine. Wade Scott, founder and pharmacist of Scott’s Pharmacy, says there’s a significant decline in people getting vaccinated. According to Scott, each vaccine has an expiration date,…
Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Music, WMGT

‘Perry Presents’ concert series is back

The concert series started in 2019 but was canceled in 2020 due to Covid.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Presents summer concert series is back after the pandemic caused its cancellation last year. Perry Presents will happen the third Friday of each month from June through August at Heritage Oaks Park. It started in 2019, and organizers planned to bring it back last year, but then the pandemic started. This Friday’s event will…
Bibb County, Happening Now, Local News, WMGT

Local organizations react to Juneteenth becoming federal holiday

Organizations across the state are preparing to celebrate and educate the public about the day that commemorates the end of slavery.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – President Biden signed a bill Thursday making Juneteenth, June 19, a federal holiday. Organizations across the state are preparing to celebrate and educate the public about the day that commemorates the end of slavery. George Muhammad, the co-founder of the Freedom Festival, says he wants people to learn more about the day and its importance. The…

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Featured, Weather

Tropical system impacts on the way this weekend

Dalton Mullinax,

MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Showers return tomorrow before heavier rain is on the way this weekend. TONIGHT. Expect a mostly clear sky and temperatures falling into the middle 60’s. It will be another comfortable start to the day with lower humidity. TOMORROW. Clouds will increase throughout the day as temperatures soar into the low and middle 90’s. Scattered showers and a…

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Sports

BS Report: June 16th – Bad Calls for Baseball

Baseball is changing in all the wrong ways, and Bill Shanks doesn't like it.
David Tufts,

This season of MLB saw lots of rules changes, many of which were controversial to the fans. Bill Shanks explains why the new rules may be killing baseball. Categories: Sports
Baldwin County, Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

DECAL awards Transformational grants to 8 organizations

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia department of Early care and learning awarded up to to $75,000 to each organization. The grants will be implemented in various projects that will go towards helping young children and families. Communities in Schools a program in Milledgeville will use the money they were awarded to help children who have a parent in prison. “We’re going…