Ask Angi: Easy ways to increase the value of your home

(41NBC/WMGT) — When thinking about how to increase the value of your home, kitchen remodels and roof replacements are probably the first projects that come to mind. However, you don’t need to spend weeks or months renovating to increase the value of your home. In today’s Ask Angi segment, Mallory Micetich shares easy home projects that have high ROIs. “Looking…

Morning Business Report: Pasta company Barilla gets sued for false advertising

Employee contribution limit for 401K plans will jump $2,000 to $22,500 for 2023, the largest increase ever in terms of dollars and percentage. Pasta company Barilla under scrutiny for customers alleging false advertising. Over half of U.S. workers surveyed by Qualtrics want to work overtime or get extra shifts to make more money as cost-of-living increases.   Categories: Featured, Morning…

Weekend drive-by shooting leaves one woman injured

The incident happened on Carrol Drive and is currently under investigation.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Warner Robins Police are investigating a Sunday night shooting that left one woman injured. According to a news release posted late Sunday evening, officers responded to 209 Carrol Drive in reference to a shots fired call. They found 20-year-old Jaylia Green with a gunshot wound. Police believe the location was the target of a drive-by shooting….

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford welcomes Mount de Sales

The Eagles (5-3, 0-2) had lost two in a row after losing to John Milledge last week, 21-14. The Cavaliers (2-5, 0-2) had lost five in a row after losing to Tattnall 41-13 last week.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles welcomed the Mount de Sales Cavaliers to Eagle Field on Friday night. The Eagles (5-3, 0-2) had lost two in a row after losing to John Milledge last week, 21-14. The Cavaliers (2-5, 0-2) had lost five in a row after losing to Tattnall 41-13 last week. Tucker Sargent has the highlights: Categories:…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County welcomes Upson-Lee

The Trojans (4-3, 1-0 in 2-AAA) beat Mary Persons 35-18 last week. The Knights (4-4, 2-0 in 2-AAA) had won four games in a row.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans welcomed the Upson-Lee Knights to Trojan Stadium on Friday night. The Trojans (4-3, 1-0 in 2-AAA) beat Mary Persons 35-18 last week. The Knights (4-4, 2-0 in 2-AAA) had won four games in a row. Bill Shanks has the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high school…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: ACE visits Rutland

The Hurricanes (4-3, 2-2 in 2-AA) beat Jordan last week and were having their best season since 2013. The Gryphons (6-1, 3-1 in 2-AA) had won two in a row after a 32-6 win over Central last week.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons visited the Rutland Hurricanes at Ed DeFore Sports Complex Friday. The Hurricanes (4-3, 2-2 in 2-AA) beat Jordan last week and were having their best season since 2013. The Gryphons (6-1, 3-1 in 2-AA) had won two in a row after a 32-6 win over Central last week. Here are the highlights: Categories:…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge hosts FPD in our Game of the Week

The Trojans (7-0, 1-0) beat Stratford last week and had won 43 games in a row. The Vikings (2-5, 1-0) beat Mount de Sales two weeks ago to open region play.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings went on the road to play the John Milledge Trojans on Friday night in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Trojans (7-0, 1-0) beat Stratford last week and had won 43 games in a row. The Vikings (2-5, 1-0) beat Mount de Sales two weeks ago to open region…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins hosts Eagle’s Landing

The Demons (3-4, 2-1 in 2-AAAAA) had won two region games in a row and were ranked #9 in 5A by the AJC. The Golden Eagles had lost all four meetings against Warner Robins.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons hosted the Eagle’s Landing Golden Eagles in Week 10 of The End Zone. The Demons (3-4, 2-1 in 2-AAAAA) had won two region games in a row and were ranked #9 in 5A by the AJC. The Golden Eagles had lost all four meetings against Warner Robins. Check out the highlights…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Central hosts Jordan

The Chargers (1-6, 1-3 2-AA) had dropped two in a row after losing to ACE last week, 32-6. The Red Jackets (0-7, 0-4 2-AA) had been shut out in every game but one.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Central Chargers played host to the Jordan Red Jackets in Week 10 of The End Zone. The Chargers (1-6, 1-3 2-AA) had dropped two in a row after losing to ACE last week, 32-6. The Red Jackets (0-7, 0-4 2-AA) had been shut out in every game but one. Check out the highlights from Henderson…

THE END ZONE SCOREBOARD: Scores from Week 10 of high school football

Here are Middle Georgia's high school football scores from Week 10.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s high school football scores from Week 10: Games featured on The End Zone: FPD – 7 John Milledge – 56 Mount de Sales – 14 Stratford – 41 Jordan – 0 Central – 63 ACE – 44 Rutland – 30 Eagle’s Landing – 18 Warner Robins – 49 Upson-Lee – 0 Peach…

Warming trend continues this weekend

Sunshine and 70s stick around for the weekend with continued low humidity. We warm to the 80s next week with a chance for some rain.

It was another beautiful day in Middle Georgia as we warmed back to the 70s with clear skies. Overnight we will be seeing temps cooling into the upper 30s and low 40s. Saturday will be another nice day across the area with mostly clear skies and highs in the mid 70s. Sunday will continue our warming trend, but we still…

Warner Robins City Council approves to place speed cameras in school districts

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– Warner Robins is taking steps to ensure the safety of its students. The city is adding speeding cameras in school zones. City Council voted on Monday, to place speeding cameras in three school zones within the city limits. The cameras will go around Warner Robins High, Northside High and Lake Joy Primary School. Warner Robins Mayor, LaRhonda…

Crews, DNR still searching for missing man in Lake Juliette

According to DNR, Richard Mercer and an unidentified woman were on a small boat on Lake Juliette. The woman was able to swim to safety and call for help.

JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Monroe County crews and the Department of Natural Resources are still searching for a missing man, after the boat he was in capsized on Lake Juliette. The incident happened on Tuesday around 2 p.m. According to DNR, Richard Mercer and an unidentified woman were on a small boat on Lake Juliette. The woman was able to swim…

Macon-Bibb County demolishes 300th blighted structure

Mayor Lester Miller says the demolition of the house on Antioch Road, will make way for a new park next to the property.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County demolished the 300th structure Friday morning in the fight against blight. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller says the demolition of the house on Antioch Road, will make way for a new park next to the property. The county just reached the milestone of 200 demolitions in July. Mayor Miller says they’ve managed to streamline the process…

Dublin City Schools taking proactive measures in bus driver shortage

For the first time, the district has the ability to train drivers in house by having two certifies bus drivers.

Dublin City Schools looking to be proactive to bus driver shortageDublin City SchoolsDUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— As school districts continue facing shortages of bus drivers, Dublin City Schools is being proactive by taking measure to retain bus drivers. For the first time, the district has the ability to train drivers in house by having two certifies bus drivers. Lorraine Warden has been…

Piedmont Macon employee receives award for act of service

Densley took the time to take the patient to an area where he could shower and gave him a haircut on his day off.

Piedmont Macon Employee receives Promise 360 awardPromise 360MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Piedmont Macon employee was recently awarded the hospitals ‘Promise 360 Award, for an act of kindness. Willie Densley is a Technician with the hospital. He received the award after going the extra mile in helping a patient. Densley took the time to take the patient to an area where he…

A Houston County School promotes reading with Book Vending Machine

Students who had birthdays in August and September got the opportunity to insert a special golden coin into the machine, and get a free book.

Houston County Book Vending MachineHouston County Book Vending MachineWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Hilltop Elementary School in Houston County is hoping to reinforce the love of reading. The school held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, to celebrate the purchase of a Book Vending Machine. Students who had birthdays in August and September got the opportunity to insert a special golden coin…

Central Georgia Greek Festival back for 15th year

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Central Georgia Greek Festival is back and better than ever after having to scale back for the pandemic over the last two years. Early Friday afternoon people were already lining up for the delicious tasting and smelling Greek food. Festival Chairman, Mike Cantrell, says this year’s festival is going to be the best one yet. “There’s…

Morning Business Report: Inflation increased average American household $445 more in September

Inflation forced average American to pay a whopping $445 more in September for the same basket of goods and services compared to one year earlier. American Airlines CEO said it could take another three years to resolve pilot shortages that have plagued the industry following COVID. Royal Caribbean’s new ship will be the largest in the world. Categories: Featured, Morning…

The Mercer Tennis Classic is back in Macon for year 10

For the first time ever, one of Eric Haye's student-athletes won a match at the Mercer Tennis Classic.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For Mercer tennis head coach Eric Hayes, this is his 10th year hosting the Mercer Tennis Classic, but overall his 22nd year hosting a pro circuit event. And for the first time in the tournament’s history, Teodora Ristic, one of Hayes’ student-athletes, captured a victory. “She gutted one out and almost won again yesterday. So for…

Jones County Sheriff’s Office hosts ninth annual ‘Salute to Georgia Sheriffs’

The Jones County Sheriff's Office hosted the ninth annual "Salute to Georgia's Sheriffs" event Thursday morning at the Walnut Creek Shooting Preserve.

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office hosted the ninth annual “Salute to Georgia’s Sheriffs” event Thursday morning at the Walnut Creek Shooting Preserve. Several members of law enforcement from across the state attended and shared successes from their local communities as they took a moment to remember those who have died in the line of duty. This…

Jones County deputy searching for scariest places in county

Earlier this month, the Jones County Sheriff's Office made a Facebook post about trying to find the scariest places in the county and said it had elected Deputy Matthew Dennis as the "In-House Paranormal Expert."

GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – As Halloween approaches, a Jones County deputy says he wants to find the scariest places in the county. Earlier this month, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office made a Facebook post about trying to find the scariest places in the county and said it had elected Deputy Matthew Dennis as the “In-House Paranormal Expert.” Dennis, who’s conducting the…

Macon teen spreads positivity, knowledge with online interviews

Jalen Aliyu is the Macon teen behind the YouTube channel 'Jalen Says'

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jalen Aliyu is an actor, a chef, host, model and published journalist. And he is only 13 years old. Jalen is also the Macon teen behind the YouTube channel Jalen Says. The young journalist uses his platform to interview everyone from politicians to music artists and other teens. Jalen says his goal is to spread positivity…

United to End Homelessness starts with strategy sessions

Homelessness is an issue we see throughout Middle Georgia, and United Way of Central Georgia wants to change that. It's why the organization created the 'United to End Homelessness' initiative.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Homelessness is an issue we see throughout Middle Georgia, and United Way of Central Georgia wants to change that. It’s why the organization created the ‘United to End Homelessness’ initiative. Executive Director, Reverend Dr. Jake Hall, says we have to take collective responsibility for Macon’s homeless problem. “We have to come together and address this from…