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  Crawford County investigator arrested, fired after GBI investigation into traffic stop
  
  Crawford County Tucker Sargent - April 14, 2021 0
  
  A Crawford County investigator is out of a job after being arrested and charged with aggravated assault and violation of oath of office.
  
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  UPDATE (Wednesday, April 14 at 3 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker
  
  Local News Tucker Sargent - April 14, 2021 0
  
  Here's a look at the latest COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) data in Georgia, published today by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
  
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  FVSU launches assistance programs for minority farmers
  
  Local News Lizbeth Gutierrez - April 14, 2021 0
  
  FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University is launching several new research and training programs to help minority farmers. The programs are funded...
  
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  Demolition begins for Macon-Bibb blight removal plan
  
  Bibb County Peyton Lewis - April 14, 2021 0
  
  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 7 blighted properties are marked for demolition on Wednesday. In efforts to improve local neighborhoods, Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller declared 57...
  
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  Rain returns and will last through weekend
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - April 14, 2021 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- A pair of cold fronts will move through bringing showers to Middle Georgia followed by cooler temperatures. TODAY. Clouds will increase throughout the...
  
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  Warm again Wednesday
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - April 13, 2021 0
  
  Temperatures across Middle Georgia were once again soaring into the upper 80's today, breaking a high temperature record. Highs tomorrow will be warming into the...
  
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  Warmest day of the year expected today
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - April 13, 2021 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- A 99 year old record high temperature is in jeopardy of being tied today as we deal with the warmest day...
  
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  Warm and dry Tuesday
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - April 12, 2021 0
  
  Sunshine and warmer than normal high temps will be back for another day in Middle Georgia. High pressure will continue to keep us dry and...
  
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  Showers and strong storms to impact Saturday plans
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - April 9, 2021 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Our unsettled weather pattern will continue into the weekend as a few strong storms are possible Saturday. WHAT: An approaching weather system will...
  
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  Scattered storms return Friday
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - April 8, 2021 0
  
  A few showers popped up in Middle Georgia this afternoon thanks to a weak front pushing through. Tomorrow will be another day with scattered storms...
  
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  Rain, storms return Thursday
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - April 8, 2021 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- A few strong to potentially severe storms will be possible today through Saturday as we enter an active weather pattern. TODAY. Clouds will...
  
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  Strong storms possible Thursday
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - April 7, 2021 0
  
  After about five days of dry weather, we are keeping a close eye on storms to our west. The line that is moving through Mississippi...
  
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  Rant and Rave: April 9th – Masters Picks, Braves Rough Start
  
  Sports David Tufts - April 9, 2021 0
  
  Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent make their picks for the Masters Tournament. Also, should fans be worried about the Braves rocky start for this...
  
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  NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5, then himself
  
  Across the Nation Associated Press - April 8, 2021 0
  
  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A source briefed on a mass killing in South Carolina says the gunman who killed five people including a prominent...
  
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  Denver to host 2021 MLB All-Star Game
  
  Atlanta News Associated Press - April 6, 2021 0
  
  DENVER (AP) — Major League Baseball plans to relocate the All-Star Game to Coors Field in Denver after pulling this year’s Midsummer Classic from...
  
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  Tom Brady rookie football card fetches $2.25M at auction
  
  Sports Associated Press - April 6, 2021 0
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Quarterback Tom Brady is proving he’s the GOAT not just on the football field but also in the collectibles market:...
  
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  Macon Bacon hosts job fair April 3
  
  Bibb County Ariel Schiller - April 2, 2021 0
  
  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you want a job that hits it out of the park, the Macon Bacon might be the place for...
  
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  MLB moving All-Star Game from Georgia in response to voting restrictions
  
  Georgia News 41NBC Web Producer - April 2, 2021 0
  
  NEW YORK (41NBC/WMGT/AP) - Major League Baseball has moved the All-Star Game from Atlanta’s Truist Park, a response to Georgia enacting a new law...
  
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  BS Report: March 24th – Life after Pickens
  
  Sports David Tufts - March 26, 2021 0
  
  Georgia suffers a serious blow as star wide receiver George Pickens goes down from a torn ACL. Bill Shanks explains why this might not...
  
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  Rant and Rave: March 26th – Pickens’s Injury, Braves Predictions
  
  Sports David Tufts - March 26, 2021 0
  
  Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent go over George Pickens's injury and how it will affect the Bulldogs season. Plus, how do the Braves look...
  
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Crawford County investigator arrested, fired after GBI investigation into traffic stop

Crawford County Tucker Sargent - April 14, 2021 0

A Crawford County investigator is out of a job after being arrested and charged with aggravated assault and violation of oath of office.

UPDATE (Wednesday, April 14 at 3 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker

Local News Tucker Sargent - April 14, 2021 0

Here's a look at the latest COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) data in Georgia, published today by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison at 82

Across the Nation 41NBC Web Producer - April 14, 2021 0

NEW YORK (AP) — Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme, has died in prison. BERNIE MADOFF, INFAMOUS PONZI...

FVSU launches assistance programs for minority farmers

Local News Lizbeth Gutierrez - April 14, 2021 0

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University is launching several new research and training programs to help minority farmers. The programs are funded...

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Overturned tractor trailer causes I-16 traffic delays

Local News Marissa Russell - April 14, 2021 0

Jeffersonville, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Traffic is delayed on I-16 near exit 24. Georgia Department of Transportation says a tractor-trailer overturned on the off-ramp at exit...

Rain returns and will last through weekend

Weather Dalton Mullinax - April 14, 2021 0

MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- A pair of cold fronts will move through bringing showers to Middle Georgia followed by cooler temperatures. TODAY. Clouds will increase throughout the...

Deputy Christopher Knight’s funeral honors his life

Bibb County Ariel Schiller - April 13, 2021 0

Law enforcement agencies along with local and state officials across Georgia came to pay their respects.

Department of Public Health halts Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution

Bibb County Peyton Lewis - April 13, 2021 0

This comes after six women became sick from a rare blood clot disorder and low platelet count.

Woman creates cookbook hoping to help others

Baldwin County Lizbeth Gutierrez - April 13, 2021 0

Debi Crawford lost her husband to Pulmonary Fibrosis, and wanted to do something in his memory.

Warm again Wednesday

Local News Cecilia Reeves - April 13, 2021 0

Temperatures across Middle Georgia were once again soaring into the upper 80's today, breaking a high temperature record. Highs tomorrow will be warming into the...

Medical Segment: The importance of Occupational Therapy Month

Daybreak Amanda Corna - April 13, 2021 0

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – If you ever needed help recovering from an injury, you may have had an occupational therapist by your side. Occupational therapists...

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 5-9

Baldwin County Tucker Sargent - April 13, 2021 0

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between April 5 and April 9, 2021.

32nd annual Dogwood Festival in Perry rescheduled

Houston County Amanda Corna - April 13, 2021 0

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 32nd annual Dogwood Festival in Perry has a new date after being canceled last weekend. According to a post on...

Warmest day of the year expected today

Weather Dalton Mullinax - April 13, 2021 0

MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- A 99 year old record high temperature is in jeopardy of being tied today as we deal with the warmest day...

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