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Coach's Corner: Joel Ingram of the Washington County Golden Hawks

Christian Ferrante,

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July 25, 2017

Bibb County School District welcomes 250 new teaches this school year

Karlisha Booze,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The entire Bibb County School District received words of encouragement and a plan to keep the district moving forward. About 3,000 employees of the Bibb County School District gathered at the Macon Coliseum to celebrate the…

July 25, 2017

Singer-Songwriter Lauren Tuttle shines during live performance on 41-NBC ahead of Bragg Jam

41NBC Web Producer,

Singer-Songwriter Lauren Tuttle shines during live performance on 41-NBC ahead of Bragg Jam

July 25, 2017

Navicent Health Commits to healthy food

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Navicent Health signed the international Health Food in Healthcare Pledge. Navicent along with Morrison Healthcare is committing to working with local farmers, increase offerings of fruit and vegetables, minimize or beneficially reuse food waste, encourage vendors…

July 25, 2017

Jones County Commission working to trim budget

Joi Dukes,

Jones County's budget is a little botched up but they're working through it. Commissioners spent the day looking into the county's expenses line by line to make way for payroll increases to their employees.

July 24, 2017

"It's time my district gets a park," local commissioner says

MorrisAdmin,

LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new park for residents and the animal shelter to share is at the top of one commissioner's agenda. Joe Allen, District 6, wants to build a dog park in Lizella to give residents and dogs…

July 24, 2017

Hancock County Schools to keep accreditation after AdvancED review

Joi Dukes,

Hancock county schools is now 'overall improving' after nearly 3 year 'under review' by AdvancEd.

July 24, 2017

Coach's Corner: Mark Daniel of the Rutland Hurricanes

Christian Ferrante,

The Hurricanes finished last year with a 2-8 record.

July 24, 2017

Macon-Bibb looking for next county manager

Edna Ruiz,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb needs a county manager and you can now apply if you have what it takes to oversee the county. A few weeks ago, commissioners were given the opportunity to pick the characteristics they would like…

July 24, 2017

Fiber internet company bringing service to Dublin neighborhood

41NBC Web Producer,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dublin man says he's been waiting years for a high-speed internet service. Now, it looks like he an many of his small town neighbors are getting their wish. Southern Fibernet is beginning to move the…

July 24, 2017

Doctors want fast food restaurant out of hospitals

Edna Ruiz,

A group of doctors want to get rid of fast food at hospitals around the country and they're starting in Macon. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a non-profit organization made up of 12,000 doctors, is campaigning to have McDonald's removed from the Medical Center, Navicent Health.

July 24, 2017

Free coffee shop opens in Macon

Karlisha Booze,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local church has opened a free coffee shop to the public. It's located right in the pleasant hill community. Strong Tower Fellowship opened up their doors and welcomes everyone to stop by during the mornings…

July 24, 2017

What's Right With Our Schools: Dublin students earn high school credits during the summer

Karlisha Booze,

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July 24, 2017

I-16E re-opened near Dublin after tractor trailer hits bridge

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: Both lanes of I-16E near Dublin are open again after they were shut down Monday morning. A tractor trailer carrying a large piece of equipment collided with the Highway 441 overpass. Both lanes were shut down at Exit 51…

July 24, 2017

Flash Foods robbed in Macon, suspect on the run

Karlisha Booze,

Bibb deputies are looking for the man who robbed Flash Foods store Sunday morning.

July 24, 2017

Bibb deputies search for man who shot his father in law

Karlisha Booze,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who shot his girlfriend's stepfather on Saturday afternoon. Bibb deputies responded to a call of a person shot on McKenzie Drive in Macon around 4:00 p.m.…

July 24, 2017

GDC says inmates used a toothbrush to escape from bus in Putnam Co.

Joi Dukes,

The Georgia Department of Corrections is doing a little correcting of its own after a thorough investigation of the Putnam County inmate escape. Now we know exactly how those two inmates got out.

July 21, 2017

Bibb County School District adds exterior cameras to school buses

Edna Ruiz,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is preparing for a safe school year, especially with transportation. School officials added cameras to the outside of school buses. "We have on record, documented well over 100 violations per day,"…

July 21, 2017

Georgia Doom Football Team has tryouts Saturday

41NBC Web Producer,

Georgia Doom tryouts will be Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The fee is $60.00 and 40 spots are open.

July 21, 2017

Coach's Corner: J.T. Wall of the John Milledge Trojans

Christian Ferrante,

The Trojans won a state championship in 2016.

July 21, 2017

Angie's List: Keeping your deck properly maintained

Christian Ferrante,

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July 21, 2017

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New information on how Donnie Rowe and Ricky Dubose escaped

41NBC Web Producer,

New information on how Donnie Rowe and Ricky Dubose escaped

July 21, 2017

Who's got the winning ticket? Macon convenience store sells multi million dollar lotto ticket

Joi Dukes,

If you bought a lottery ticket from the ABC Food Mart on MLK Blvd within the last week you may be in luck.

July 21, 2017

2017 Macon Film Festival is underway

41NBC Web Producer,

2017 Macon Film Festival is underway

July 21, 2017

Dublin Police Department's Transformer Project nears completion

Joi Dukes,

A year ago Dublin Police started construction on three abandoned homes in the community near Stubbs Park.

July 20, 2017

Georgia Ranked 5th in nation for hot car death, kidsandcars.org says

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hot car deaths continue in Georgia with another baby dead Tuesday in Atlanta. According to kidsandcars.org, Georgia ranks 5th in the nation for these deaths. Todd Braswell, ER Services Director at the Coliseum Medical Center, said…

July 20, 2017

Coach's Corner: Greg Moore of the FPD Vikings

Christian Ferrante,

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July 20, 2017

Special needs playground being built in Monroe County

41NBC Web Producer,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A playground for special needs children is popping up in Monroe County. Leadership Monroe's Class of 2016 has been working towards it for a year and a half, and now it's being built. "It's gonna be…

July 20, 2017

One person dead in multi-car accident near Perry

Edna Ruiz,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A person died in a car accident on I-75 North near Perry Thursday morning. Houston County Coroner, Danny Galpin, says it happened at 10:10 am near mile marker 135. 69-year-old Charles Posey, of Cordele, died at…

July 20, 2017

Boyfriend charged in Dublin woman's death

41NBC Web Producer,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dublin man is in jail, facing multiple charges in his girlfriend's death. Mark Moriarty was taken into custody Thursday. Moriarty found his girlfriend, 50-year-old Denise Marie Divine dead Monday morning. According to the Laurens County…

July 20, 2017

Rev. Al Sharpton speaking at conference in Macon

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rev. Al Sharpton is coming to Macon to speak at a three-day conference. The civil rights activist is a guest speaker at the National Action Network Middle Georgia Conference happening in Macon from August 3-5. Shaprton…

July 20, 2017

Kevin Hart is coming to Macon

Edna Ruiz,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Comedian, Kevin Hart is making a stop in Macon while on his tour. Hart will be in town Saturday, September 9th at the Macon City Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now. They range from $48-$78. You…

July 20, 2017

Man dies weeks after being hit by a car

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says 68 year old David Lawing passed away this morning. Lawing was hit by a car while he was jogging back on July 6th on Fulton Mill Road near Clayts Circle. Jones…

July 20, 2017

Teen car crash causes power outages near Eisenhower Parkway and Pio Nono Ave.

Joi Dukes,

The power is out for Macon residents after a Macon teen crashed his car into a light pole earlier this evening.

July 19, 2017

Macon man busted with drugs and a weapon during traffic stop

Joi Dukes,

A Macon man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop he tried to pay his way out of.

July 19, 2017

Lizella teen arrested and charged for pistol whipping his father

Joi Dukes,

A teen in Lizella is still in jail after his arrest on Wednesday for pistol whipping his father.

July 19, 2017

B.S. Report: Freddie Freeman the face of the Braves franchise

Bill Shanks,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are seeing a star emerge for the Atlanta Braves. I’m not talking about Johan Camargo or even Ender Inciarte. Yes, they are opening eyes, and Inciarte might be a star in the making himself. I’m…

July 19, 2017

Coach's Corner: David Bruce of the Veterans Warhawks

Christian Ferrante,

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July 19, 2017

Macon Film Festival ready for busy weekend of movies

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four Macon theaters are ready for the crowds ahead of the 2017 Macon Film Festival. Organizers are preparing the summer heat to push people inside. "There's nothing better on a hot day than to sit inside…

July 19, 2017

Macon's baseball team needs a name, asking for public's help

Edna Ruiz,

Macon's new Coast Plain League team is in full swing with preparations. Among making plans for renovations, trying to find a coach, and get ticket sales underway, there's still something missing. They need a name and they're asking the public suggestions.

July 19, 2017

Operation Southern Shield in full effect

41NBC Web Producer,

Operation Southern Shield was created to encourage the public to follow the speed limit. The campaign involves five states and will continue until June 22nd.

July 19, 2017

Man drove himself to restaurant after being shot

Karlisha Booze,

A man drove himself to a restaurant in Macon after he was shot.

July 19, 2017

Masked man robs Macon restaurant

Karlisha Booze,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who robbed Lucky China Restaurant located 4221 Mercer University Drive. The incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Deputies say a masked man entered the…

July 19, 2017

Armed robbery suspect arrested at Macon home

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man accused of three armed robberies in Macon is now behind bars. Bibb deputies and US Marshals Southeastern Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 32-year-old Antonio Ivey Sr. Tuesday afternoon. He was hiding in a bedroom at…

July 19, 2017

Peach County Commissioners vote for $200,000 court house security system

Joi Dukes,

Commissioners voted in favor of spending a hefty $200,000 on a brand new court house security system. The vote narrowly passed 3 to 2 because there was a lot of discussion as to whether they even need something so high tech--and whether they could afford it.

July 18, 2017

Coach's Corner: Roger Holmes of the Dublin Fighting Irish

Christian Ferrante,

The Fighting Irish were 8-3 last season.

July 18, 2017

Beauty pageant raises money for charity with golf tournament

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A trio of beauty pageant winners helped raise money at a Macon golf course Friday. The Miss Macon Organization held its fifth annual "Teeing Off for Children and Education Golf Tournament to raise money for the Children's…

July 18, 2017

Macon-Bibb tax commissioner proposes option to tackle blight

Edna Ruiz,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners are voting Tuesday night to approve the funding to tear down blighted homes in a couple of areas. While their fight to get rid of these abandoned homes continues, there could be another option…

July 18, 2017

Woman found dead in her Dublin home

Edna Ruiz,

A woman was found dead in her home Monday morning on Rockdale Drive. According to Laurens County Sheriff's Major Stan Wright, 50-year-old Denise Marie Divine was found by her boyfriend. Deputies arrived at the scene around 9:30 am.

July 18, 2017

Supply Drive Brings many teachers to town

41NBC Web Producer,

Teachers as far as Henry County came to town to get a bag of supplies, so they don't have to dig into their own pocket to buy supplies this school year. The bags were worth $40 each.

July 18, 2017

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