WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks hosted the Howard Huskies in a home scrimmage game Friday night. The Warhawks came out with the first score early from Tylan Glover on the five yard rushing touchdown to take a 7-0 lead. In the second quarter, Howard would respond when quarterback Deon Wellons would fake the hand off on…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rutland Hurricanes and Central Chargers met at Ed Defore Sports Complex for a scrimmage game Friday night. After being tied at 0-0 going into the half, Rutland came out and scored just minutes into the second half when wide reciever Kentavious Spivey took the jet sweep in the endzone for the touchdown to make…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The new school year is underway and parent and caregivers need to check in with their students. Chief Medical Officer for the Commercial Line of United Health Care in Georgia and Alabama, Stephen Palte, says to take note if your child has a change in behavior. “How are they interacting with their peers? You know, they…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest Patriots defeated the Westside Seminoles 21-20 in a scrimmage at Ed Defore Sports Complex Thursday night. Southwest took an early 6-0 lead when Quarterback Tyshea Cauley threw a slant route to Wide Receiver Lavaris Harris, but the ball was thrown too high. The ball tipped off Harris’ fingers and landed in the hands…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Central Georgia Technical College unveiled a new exhibit at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Thursday and held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the school’s upcoming inaugural seasons of men’s and women’s soccer and football. The exhibition at the front entrance of the Hall of Fame includes the 2023 National Championship trophy from the CGTC…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –School nutritionists around Middle Georgia aim to provide healthy and flavorful meals for students. Director of School Nutrition, Phoebe Layson, says students in Peach County like hot meals and flavor. “So we have done flavor shakers that do not have salt, that just provide a lot of seasoning,” says Layson. “That has a lot of herbs and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection with a motor vehicle hijacking investigation on Thursday, according to a news release. Deputies responded to a call within the 1600 block of Anthony Road on August 8 after 2 a.m. A man was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by a masked person…
Joshua Mills (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (8/8/24): The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Joshua Mills has been located safely. ORIGINAL STORY (8/7/24): FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Joshua Mills, a North Carolina man who was last seen in the Johnstonville Road area near Interstate 75 Wednesday night. Deputies say Mills, who was…
VERO BEACH, Florida – (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon RBI Baseball is down in Vero Beach, Florida playing in the Nike RBI World Series. The team played two games on Wednesday after storms postponed games on Tuesday. In the first game, Macon RBI beat the Dominican Republic RBI Junior team 6-3. Their seventh win in a row. However, the team would lose…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Players, coaches and athletic directors from Bibb County’s six high schools gathered at the Professional Learning Center Wednesday night to address the media ahead of the upcoming football season. Representatives from Rutland, Northeast, Central, Howard, Southwest and Westside high schools shared their expectations, improvements and adjustments as they prepare for the new season. The reps also…
Tomorion Terrell Reese and Dominique Javonta Brezial (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (8/7): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it has made a second arrest in connection with the shooting death of Hunter Hall. According to a sheriff’s office news release, deputies, with the assistance of the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), arrested 18-year-old…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – L. H. Williams Elementary and Burdell-Hunt Elementary have partnered with Community Schools United for a Walking School Bus program, which aims to help students get to school safely. “We know that for walkers, they have to put in an extra effort to come to school,” Community Schools United Director, Dr. Sundra Woodford, said. “They walk kind…
MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We are hearing what Middle Georgia voters are saying about Vice President Kamala Harris picking Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. She made her first rally appearance Tuesday night with Walz. Middle Georgia voters are weighing in on her pick. Bibb County Republican Party Chairman David Sumrall said he’s a radical left-ist who caused…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia’s largest consignment event starts Wednesday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, offering a large selection of new, used and boutique items for babies, kids, teens and expecting parents. The event, happening in the 40,000-square-foot McGill building, runs through Sunday and is expected to draw between 6,000 and 10,000 buyers. How the consignment event…
FORSYTH, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At Mary Persons High School Tuesday night, the Lady Bulldogs were one of three teams in a girls volleyball invitational. The first game of the night saw Jones County defeat Mary Persons in a close two sets, 25-23, 25-23, to win the first game of the night. The second game of the night had Jones…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As students head back to school across Middle Georgia, a local pediatrician addresses the importance of establishing a bedtime routine. Doctor Dana Mayo from Middle Georgia Pediatrics says prioritizing sleep hygiene is crucial for children. Mayo encourages parents to figure out a schedule that works for their family and stick to it. “Dinner at 6 p.m….
Jade Thomas (Photo: Houston County School District)HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jade Thomas, a fourth grade teacher at Lake Joy Elementary School, was overwhelmed with surprise and joy when she was announced as the Houston County Teacher of the Year during the district’s convocation ceremony last month. A moment of shock and honor “I just held my head down in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, July 29 and Friday, August 2, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Little League team faced off against Tennessee in the Southeast Regional Tournament Semi-Finals at Little League Southeast Ballpark in Warner Robins. The winner advanced to the Southeast Regional Championship game and a chance at the Little League World Series. After going down 2-0, Georgia scored six straight runs to take a 6-2…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District has put an increased safety measure in place for parents and caregivers who have students who ride the bus. The school district is utilizing the app ‘My Ride K-12′ to ensure the safety of students and bus drivers. The Executive Director of Transportation at Bibb County School District, Anthony Jackson, says…
MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is sending crews to the coast, preparing for potential damage and rescue missions from Debby. The storm made landfall in Florida early Monday morning as a category one hurricane. Debby was later downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved through Georgia and is expected to impact parts of Middle…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents across Middle Georgia are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Debby. In Twiggs County, a flood watch remains in place until Tuesday evening, and the county Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is preparing for the upcoming weather threat. Shaun Hart, the Fire Chief and EMA Director in Twiggs County, says it’s possible that residents could see…
Photos: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (8/4/24): The Jones County Sheriff’s Office says 15-year-old Shyanne Coley has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (7/30/24): JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing teenager, 15-year-old Shyanne Nichole Coley. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, Coley was last seen near Holloman Road wearing a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring increased storm odds Saturday along with a slight drop in temperature. This Evening Middle Georgia should largely see mostly sunny skies through the sunset this evening. It will be another warm and muggy night with lows expected in the mid to upper 70s. Ambient wind will be out of the…