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  UPDATE (Sunday, August 2 at 3 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker
  
  Georgia News Tucker Sargent - August 2, 2020 0
  
  Here are Georgia’s latest confirmed numbers from the Department of Public Health.
  
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  Houston County officials urge residents to complete 2020 Census
  
  Houston County Jatrissa Wooten - July 31, 2020 0
  
  WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Houston County officials are urging residents to complete their 2020 Census. August 1, census takers will visit the homes of...
  
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  Middle Georgia students to start school next week
  
  Hancock County Jatrissa Wooten - July 31, 2020 0
  
  WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Some Middle Georgia students will be back to school Monday while others will return later in the week. Hancock County...
  
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  Navicent Health joins others with food giveaway in Middle Georgia
  
  Bibb County Rashaad Vann - July 31, 2020 0
  
  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As many organizations have stepped up to help meet the needs of food during the COVID-19 pandemic, Navicent Health has...
  
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  Breeze to pick up Monday with Isaías off Georgia coast
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - August 3, 2020 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Middle Georgia will be sandwiched between a tropical system and a stationary boundary today which will set the area up for...
  
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  Isaias explodes into hurricane overnight, to make run along southeastern US coast
  
  Across the Nation 41NBC Web Producer - July 31, 2020 0
  
  Isaias is forecast to be a 1 for the Bahamas on the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes, a more nuanced method the company introduced in 2019 to assess the potential damage a tropical system could cause, across the northern Caribbean into Friday and the southeastern U.S. this weekend.
  
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  Temperatures back on the rise as rain hangs around tomorrow
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - July 30, 2020 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Temperatures are on the climb as we head into a weekend with isolated rain chances. TONIGHT. A few showers will linger through the...
  
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  Scattered downpours back tomorrow
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - July 29, 2020 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Scattered afternoon showers and a few storms return Thursday as temperatures remain below average. TONIGHT. Under a mostly cloudy sky, temperatures will bottom...
  
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  Brief cool down on the way
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - July 28, 2020 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- For thirteen consecutive days afternoon high temperatures at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport have topped out at or above 96°. That...
  
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  Increasing storm chances lead to cooler temps this week
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - July 27, 2020 0
  
  It was a hot and mostly dry day across much of Middle Georgia, but we are finally starting to see a pattern change this...
  
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  Rain coverage to increase steadily throughout week
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - July 27, 2020 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Shower coverage will increase as we wrap up what has been a hot and dry month of July in Middle Georgia. TODAY. Under...
  
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  Heat eases this weekend, storm chances increase
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - July 23, 2020 0
  
  Summer weather continues today in Middle Georgia with highs in the upper 90's and afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Tomorrow will bring another day of scattered...
  
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  Coach’s Corner: Bleckley Part 2
  
  Sports Clinard Stokes - July 31, 2020 0
  
  BILL SHANKS CONTINUES HIS CONVERATION WITH BLECKLEY COUNTY FOOTBALL COACH VON LASSITER, IN THE COAC'H'S CORNER.
  
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  Coach’s Corner: Bleckley County Part 1
  
  Sports Clinard Stokes - July 31, 2020 0
  
  BILL SHANKS SPEAKS WITH BLECKLEY COUNTY FOOTBALL HEAD COACH VON LASSITER ABOUT HIS UPCOMING SEASON.
  
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  Rant and Rave: July 30th
  
  Sports Clinard Stokes - July 31, 2020 0
  
  Are the Braves still poised to come out on top this season? Will the ACC's new planned schedule be a winner? Bill and Tucker...
  
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  Veterans football suspends practice until August 11
  
  High School Sports Montezz Allen - July 30, 2020 0
  
  High school football programs affected by positive COVID-19 tests. PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Veterans' football stands as the latest program impacted by coronavirus. Milan Turner --...
  
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  SEC goes to conference-only schedule, Sept. 26 start
  
  Sports Associated Press - July 30, 2020 0
  
  The Southeastern Conference will play only league games in 2020 to deal with potential COVID-19 disruptions, a decision that pushes major college football closer...
  
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  Coach’s Corner: Hawkinsville Part 2
  
  Regional Sports D Tufts - July 29, 2020 0
  
  BILL SHANKS CONTINUES HIS CONVERSTAION WITH HAWKINSVILLE FOOTBALL COACH SHANE WILLIAMSON IN THE COACH'S CORNER.
  
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  Coach’s Corner: Hawkinsville Part 1
  
  Regional Sports D Tufts - July 29, 2020 0
  
  BILL SHANKS SPEAKS WITH HAWKINSVILLE FOOTBALL COACH SHANE WILLIAMSON IN THE COACH'S CORNER.
  
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  4 Wilcox County football players, 1 coach test positive for COVID-19
  
  End Zone Tucker Sargent - July 29, 2020 0
  
  Four Wilcox County football players and one coach have tested positive for COVID-19.
  
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UPDATE (Sunday, August 2 at 3 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker

Georgia News Tucker Sargent - August 2, 2020 0

Here are Georgia’s latest confirmed numbers from the Department of Public Health.

Gov. Kemp extends Public Health State of Emergency, COVID-19 safety measures

Atlanta News Tucker Sargent - July 31, 2020 0

Governor Brian Kemp Friday signed two executive orders extending the state's Public Health State of Emergency and existing COVID-19 safety measures.

Houston County officials urge residents to complete 2020 Census

Houston County Jatrissa Wooten - July 31, 2020 0

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Houston County officials are urging residents to complete their 2020 Census. August 1, census takers will visit the homes of...

Middle Georgia students to start school next week

Hancock County Jatrissa Wooten - July 31, 2020 0

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Some Middle Georgia students will be back to school Monday while others will return later in the week. Hancock County...

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Navicent Health joins others with food giveaway in Middle Georgia

Bibb County Rashaad Vann - July 31, 2020 0

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As many organizations have stepped up to help meet the needs of food during the COVID-19 pandemic, Navicent Health has...

Griffith Family Foundation kicks off Black Philanthropy Month

Bibb County Rashaad Vann - July 31, 2020 0

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Griffith Family Foundation announced plans for Black Philanthropy Month during a news conference Friday. During the news conference, the Central...

Warner Robins City Hall closing until Monday, August 10

Houston County Tucker Sargent - July 31, 2020 0

Warner Robins City Hall is closed, effective immediately, due to COVID-19 exposure.

Macon man faces murder charge after Little Caesars shooting

Bibb County Kirby Williamson - July 31, 2020 0

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators obtained an arrest warrant for a man in connection with the murder of Kenneth Bernard Campbell. Authorities...

Angie’s List Report: The Importance of Pool Care

Angies List Kirby Williamson - July 31, 2020 0

To keep the dream of owning a pool from becoming a nightmare, proper maintenance and cleaning are essential. A clean pool depends on having the...

Body found in river at Amerson River Park

Bibb County Rashaad Vann - July 31, 2020 0

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A dive team recovered a body from the Ocmulgee River at Amerson River Park Friday. According to Lt. Sean Defoe with...

Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available

Across the Nation Associated Press - July 31, 2020 0

Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.

Virus patients to be sent to giant Georgia convention center

Georgia News Associated Press - July 31, 2020 0

Georgia governor Brian Kemp says one of the nation’s largest convention centers will reopen on Monday with “surge beds” to treat COVID-19 patients.

MTA Token Transit app increases safety, efficiency

Bibb County Chip Matthews - July 31, 2020 0

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Transit Authority wants everyone to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. One way to keep everyone safe is by...

Isaias explodes into hurricane overnight, to make run along southeastern US coast

Across the Nation 41NBC Web Producer - July 31, 2020 0

Isaias is forecast to be a 1 for the Bahamas on the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes, a more nuanced method the company introduced in 2019 to assess the potential damage a tropical system could cause, across the northern Caribbean into Friday and the southeastern U.S. this weekend.

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