Toys For Tots Ride
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Support children in need at 2nd annual Toys for Tots Ride sponsored by Houston County DA’s office

The Houston County District Attorney’s Office will host its 2nd annual Toys for Tots Ride on Saturday, November 18, starting at the Houston County Courthouse.
Tucker Sargent,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County District Attorney’s Office will host its 2nd annual Toys for Tots Ride on Saturday, November 18, starting at the Houston County Courthouse and ending at Walmart on Booth Road in Warner Robins. The charity motorcycle ride, starting at 11 a.m. following a 10 a.m. registration, is open to all who wish to support…

Time Capsule
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Atrium Health Navicent prepares time capsule for 2073

Atrium Health Navicent is looking toward the future by preparing a time capsule with artifacts from the present.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is looking toward the future by preparing a time capsule with artifacts from the present. The time capsule is set to be opened 50 years from now in 2073. Items placed in the capsule include: • A booklet commemorating the Navicent Health Foundation’s 50th anniversary in 2023 • Memorabilia from the Macon-Bibb County…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Burger Week 2023: The Library Taphouse & Kitchen’s ‘Three Little Pigs’ Burger

The Library Taphouse & Kitchen, located on Mercer University Drive, is showcasing its "Three Little Pigs" burger for Macon Burger Week.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Library Taphouse & Kitchen, located on Mercer University Drive, is showcasing its “Three Little Pigs” burger for Macon Burger Week. The Library, the 2022 Macon Burger Week winner with its “Bearenstain Bear” entry, is offering a pork lover’s dream this year. The 2023 entry features a beef brisket short rib patty topped with smoked pork…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Rain to back off Thursday; cloud cover lingers

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rest of the Day Off and on showers will remain possible through the evening and into tonight, however it will largely taper off ahead of Thursday morning. Overcast skies will also linger into tonight as well. Temperatures will remain mild with lows tonight in the low to mid 50s, or about 5-10 degrees cooler than…

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Elections, Featured, Local News, Peach County

Fort Valley faces runoff election amid charter confusion, audit delays

Fort Valley is headed for a runoff election for city council in December, and the City Administrator says it could have been avoided.
Dejon Campbell,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley is headed for a runoff election for city council in December, and the city administrator says it could have been avoided. However, state representatives say that’s not the case. “The current charter states for majority of votes cast, so that is it,” State Rep. Patty Stinson said. “That is the end of that…

Macon Bibb Affordable Housing
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb County allocates $2.4M in federal aid to combat housing insecurity

Macon-Bibb County Commissioners approved a total of $2.4 million in federal funds to address housing insecurity in the county.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With the cost of housing steadily on the rise, some families are struggling to make ends meet. That’s why the Macon-Bibb County government is working with local agencies to address housing insecurity. On Tuesday, Macon-Bibb County commissioners approved a total of $2.4 million in federal funds to be distributed to community organizations to address housing insecurity….

Habitat Light More Homes
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Habitat for Humanity illuminates Mercer Village with ‘Light More Homes’ Christmas display

Lights will be switched on starting Thursday, November 16 at 5:30 p.m. and will be on every night through January 5 in Mercer Village.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Area Habitat for Humanity is getting in the holiday spirit with its annual Light More Homes Christmas lights display. Lights will be switched on starting Thursday, November 16 at 5:30 p.m. and will be on every night through January 5 in Mercer Village. The Christmas display is one of Habitat’s largest fundraising events. It…

Gloomy Rainy Day
Local News, Weather

Gloomy rainy day

Chris Denmark,

Rainy Wednesday is on tap for Middle Georgia with light rain expected off and own all day. Today we will not make it out of the upper 50s which will make the rain even more gloomy. However this evening the surface low pressure over the Gulf of Mexico will begin to move to the west which will cause our rain…

Interstate Crash
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

Major crash on I-16 Westbound causes traffic gridlock, multiple injuries reported

A multiple vehicle crash Tuesday night on I-16 Westbound near Sgoda Road (MP10) has brought traffic to a standstill.
Tucker Sargent,

MGNTWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A multiple vehicle crash around on I-16 Westbound near Sgoda Road (MP10) has brought traffic to a standstill. A Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) GA Alert reports the crash involved five vehicles, including an overturned tractor-trailer and a Jeep, both of which were engulfed in flames. Twelve people were injured, according to GDOT. Three of…

Roquan Smith Food Giveaway
Featured, Local News, Macon County

Macon County residents get help with Thanksgiving meals from Roquan Smith

The food giveaway was organized by former Macon County High School and UGA football star Roquan Smith, who now plays for the Baltimore Ravens.
Andrew Willis,

MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As families prepare to gather around the table for Thanksgiving next week, buying enough food for the holiday can be hard for some households, but a famous former resident of Montezuma is giving back to the community during the season of giving. Cars lined up outside of the Preston Williams Family Center in Montezuma as early…

Byron Welcome Center Donations
Featured, Local News, Peach County

Byron Welcome Center asking for donations for developmentally disabled adults

Residents of the Heart of Georgia Developmental Disabilities Ministries Home are asking for necessities and Christmas wishlist gifts.
Andrew Willis,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Byron Welcome Center is asking for your donations to help make Christmas a little brighter for adults with developmental disabilities. Residents of the Heart of Georgia Developmental Disabilities Ministries Home are asking for hygiene products like body wash, razors and cleaning supplies. “I feel like Christmas is so strongly focused towards children that it’s always…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Ground broken on two ‘blight fight’ Macon homes

"Just excited! Ready to get in and decorate. I'm just really grateful for the opportunity."
Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two families are now first time homeowners, thanks to a $1 million dollar program between Macon-Bibb’s American Rescue Plan and the Peyton Anderson Foundation. The homes home are also a result of the county’s fight against blight. According to Mayor Lester Miller, 600 abandoned structures have been torn down in the last two and a half…

Smith And Green
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: 2 women arrested, accused of aiding escape and capture of Johnifer Barnwell

A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release says the sheriff's office Gang Unit, with the assistance of the Drug Unit, Special Response Team and FBI, arrested 30-year-old Jacorshia Smith and 30-year-old Janecia Green around 6 a.m. Tuesday in the 1700 block of Campbell Avenue in Macon.
Tucker Sargent,

Smith and Green (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (11/14 – 4:35 p.m.):  Two women are now in custody, accused of aiding the escape and capture of 37-year-old Johnifer Dernard Barnwell. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the sheriff’s office Gang Unit, with the assistance of the Drug Unit, Special Response Team and FBI, arrested 30-year-old Jacorshia Smith and 30-year-old…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Burger Week 2023: Sophia’s on Second ‘Mississippi Blues’ burger

It's the second day of Macon Burger Week, and we're continuing our coverage at a new establishment called Sophia's on Second.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s the second day of Macon Burger Week, and we’re continuing our coverage at a new establishment called Sophia’s on Second. It opened in July and the staff is excited about participating in their first burger week. For their entry, Sophia’s is offering the “Mississippi Blues” burger, which has marinated braised beef in a Mississippi au…

Late Tuesday Rain Possible
Featured, Local News, Weather

Late Tuesday rain possible

Chris Denmark,

Might want to dust off the rain gear for the next couple of days as starting late today thru Friday rain will occur across Middle Georgia. This morning we saw lots of cloud coverage with temperatures in upper 40s and low 50s.  This afternoon we will reach the mid 60s with cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of rain….

Mercer Men's Soccer To Face Fiu In The First Round Of The Ncaa National Tournament
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports, WMGT

Mercer men’s soccer to face FIU in the first round of the NCAA National Tournament

Mercer has won five SoCon Tournament Titles since 2016.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Mercer men’s soccer team waited patiently, staring at the television screen, hoping to find out who they’d face in the first round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer National Tournament; and after 38 teams were announced, Mercer’s name finally flashed across the screen as they are set to take on Florida International. The Bears had…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cloudy conditions return Tuesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON – Overcast conditions will return to Middle Georgia Tuesday. The Rest of the Evening Scattered clouds will stick around overnight, however they should mainly remain the upper level cirrus clouds. Temperatures will drop into the mid to upper 40s with winds from the northeast at 5-10 mph. Some thicker clouds may begin to arrive tomorrow morning. Tomorrow   An…

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Bibb County, Local News

Macon Burger Week 2023: Cashman’s Pub ‘Brotherly Love’ Burger

The first of our stops this week is Cashman's Pub on Cherry Street. Their entry, called "Brotherly Love," features a beef brisket and short rib patty topped with chopped ribeye steak, grilled onions, grilled peppers, white American cheese and Boro sauce, all on a toasted bun.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 6th annual Macon Burger Week is finally here! From Monday, November 13 through Sunday, November 19, 27 local restaurants will showcase original creations to be judged by Middle Georgians to see who will win best burger. This week will be jam-packed with mouth-watering dishes freshly cooked for those who dare to try and taste them…

Northeast Nanotechnology
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Students at Northeast High School get hands-on experience with nanotechnology

The goal of the workshop was to show students the different fields and careers where nanotechnology is used.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Professors from Georgia Tech’s Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology paid a visit to Northeast High School in Macon Monday to give students a hand-on demonstration in nanotechnology. Students learned about nanotechnology by reinforcing laminate paper with a thin film of acetone, the same way silicon chips are reinforced with metals. The workshop was hosted by Northeast…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Deputies say Roy Lee Queen found safe

UPDATE: Deputies say Roy Lee Queen has been found safe.
Tucker Sargent,

Roy Lee Queen (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE: Deputies say Roy Lee Queen has been found safe.   MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating a missing man. A sheriff’s office news release says 52-year-old Roy Lee Queen Jr. was last seen on Pershing Avenue Saturday night. His family members told deputies he suffers from schizophrenia…

Dry Today Rain Expected By Tomorrow
Featured, Local News, Weather

Dry today rain expected by tomorrow

Chris Denmark,

Folks you better enjoy today as it will be the only day this week that does not have a chance to see rain. This morning we saw temperatures in the 50s and 40s with cloud coverage. Today we will see clouds with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Tonight we dip back into the 40s for another chilly night…

The End Zone Highlights: Johnson County Hosts Washington Wilkes In Our Game Of The Week
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Johnson County hosts Washington-Wilkes in our Game of the Week

The Trojans had won their region two years in a row and were averaging 28 points per game while only giving up 14 per game.
Clayton Poulnott,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Johnson County Trojans welcomed the Washington-Wilkes Tigers for the first round of the high school football playoffs. The Trojans had won their region two years in a row and were averaging 28 points per game while only giving up 14 per game. This was the first ever meeting between the two schools. Shaaz Peerani has…

The End Zone Highlights: Stratford Welcomes Strong Rock Christian
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford welcomes Strong Rock Christian

The Eagles were averaging 24 points per game while giving up 22 points per game. Stratford beat Strong Rock 41-0 in 2021 and 28-21 in 2020.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles hosted the Strong Rock Christian Patriots Friday night at Eagle Field. It was a play-in game in the GIAA playoffs. The winner gets FPD next week. The Eagles were averaging 24 points per game while giving up 22 points per game. Stratford beat Strong Rock 41-0 in 2021 and 28-21 in 2020. Tucker…