Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Sports, WMGT

Mercer women’s basketball team visits Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

The Mercer women's basketball team took their talents off the court to visit children at the Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital Thursday.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer women’s basketball team took their talents off the court to visit children at the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital Thursday. They sat outside of the hospital with several children to color, make slime and play a game of basketball. Coach Susie Gardner says it’s important for her players to give back to the community….

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Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News

Herschel Walker shares stage with law enforcement at Macon rally

Herschel Walker held a rally in Macon Thursday to celebrate law enforcement.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Herschel Walker held a rally in Macon Thursday to celebrate law enforcement. The rally was held outside Sanford Company on Forsyth Road. Various law enforcement officers were in attendance as well as members of the Republican Party, including Republican National Committee Chairman Ronna McDaniel. Walker invited law enforcement officers to take to the stage with him…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Piedmont Macon bringing awareness to breast cancer with ‘Tree of Hope’

Each October, Piedmont Macon joins millions worldwide to help bring awareness to breast cancer.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Piedmont Tree of HopePiedmont Tree of HopeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Each October, Piedmont Macon joins millions worldwide to help bring awareness to breast cancer. The hospital welcomes families to place a ribbon on their Tree of Hope, located in front of the Cancer Center. The center says cancer can strike anyone of any age and that placing a ribbon on…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

New Forsyth Fire Chief sworn in

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Forsyth has a new Fire Chief in town. Wednesday, the City of Forsyth’s social media posted that Kevin Bunn was sworn in as the City of Forsyth’s new Fire Chief with a ceremonial swearing in and pinning with Mayor Wilson and Council. Bunn’s family, girlfriend, and coworkers from Dekalb, Monroe county, and the…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Temperatures to continue to slowly climb

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb a bit more again today as Middle Georgia bounces back from Monday’s cold front. Today It was another record setting morning around Middle Georgia as temperatures dropped below freezing for many ahead of the sunrise. Macon set a new record with a low of 29 shortly after sunrise this morning. The cold conditions…

Bs Report: October 19th What's Next For The Braves?
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BS Report: October 19th – What’s Next for the Braves?

It was fun while it lasted. Now that the Braves season has come to an end, fans are left wondering what next season will look like.
David Tufts,

It was fun while it lasted. Now that the Braves season has come to an end, fans are left wondering what next season will look like. Bill Shanks looks ahead at what off-season moves are likely and which new faces may appear on the roster in 2023. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, Bill Shanks, MLB, nl east

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: John Milledge Academy Vs. First Presbyterian Day School, Pt. 2
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: John Milledge Academy vs. First Presbyterian Day School, Pt. 2

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Trojan Field.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The John Milledge Academy Trojans will host the First Presbyterian Day School Vikings in the End Zone Game of the Week for week 10. The Vikings were 10-3 last season and fell in the quarterfinals of the GHSA 1A private state playoffs. This season, they are 2-5, and four losses came by one possession or less….

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying dry and cool Thursday

High pressure will be keeping skies clear through the rest of the week with temperatures slowly warming through the weekend.
Cecilia Reeves,

Temperatures early this morning dropped to record cold for this date in Middle Georgia and tonight is looking even colder. A Freeze Warning is in effect for all of Middle Georgia through Thursday morning with lows dropping to around 31° in Macon. Skies will be staying sunny through the day Thursday, allowing us to warm into the mid 60s. We…

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Featured, Hancock County, Local News, Politics

Senator Raphael Warnock visits Sparta to celebrate the start of early voting

"You can't serve the people if you don't know the people."
Brick Nelson,

SPARTA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– Senator Raphael Warnock visited Sparta Wednesday morning to celebrate the start of early voting and encourage residents to vote. “I believe he’s a voice piece for Georgia to represent Georgia,” says supporter Wayne Griffin. “Not just people of color, but Georgia as a people need representation to do what’s right for people who are less fortunate and need…

Unite Georgia Bus Tour
Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Herschel Walker’s ‘Unite Georgia’ bus tour stops in Perry

Several supporters say the recent allegation that Walker paid for an ex-girlfriend's abortion won't deter their vote.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Herschel Walker’s ‘Unite Georgia’ bus tour made a stop in Perry Wednesday morning. Supporters excitedly greeted the former football star. Several supporters, including Heather Miller, say the recent allegation that he paid for an ex-girlfriend’s abortion won’t deter their vote. “I believe in Herschel Walker, I believe in his ideas,” Miller said. “What he may have…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Mercer hosts first ‘Bibb in Bear Country’ event

Mercer hosted its first "Bibb in Bear Country" Event Wednesday morning.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer hosted its first “Bibb in Bear Country” Event Wednesday morning. Students from Hutchings College and Career Academy’s “Teaching as a Profession” Pathway got an in-depth look at Mercer University and what the school has to offer. Students were educated on topics such as college admissions and STEM and were even given a full tour of…
Crime, Featured, Local News

Monroe County Schools bus driver witnesses Macon shooting while transporting students

A Monroe County Schools bus driver witnessed a shooting in Macon Wednesday while transporting several students.
Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County Schools bus driver witnessed a shooting in Macon Wednesday while transporting several students. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the driver witnessed the shooting shortly before 3 p.m. at the corner of Mercer University Drive and Anthony Road. The students were being driven back to Mary Persons from the Hutchings College and…

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Education, Featured, Local News, Peach County

Georgia Cyber Academy students meet in-person at Lane Southern Orchards

GCA is an online public charter school that spans the entire state of Georgia. The enrichment days give students a chance to get out and meet some of their fellow classmates and teachers in fun, public settings.
Drake Rozelle,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Cyber Academy hosted its monthly enrichment day at Lane Southern Orchards. GCA is an online public charter school that spans the entire state of Georgia. The enrichment days give students a chance to get out and meet some of their fellow classmates and teachers in fun, public settings. Wednesday’s event had plenty of activities…

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Elections, Featured, Local News

Early voting in Georgia breaks records

Haley Janes,

Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia is setting new records in early voter turnouts, and we’re only a few days in so far. According to a release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s office, as of Tuesday, October 18th, just over 131,000 Georgia voters had cast their ballot during early voting– this is up from 70,849 voters on the first day of…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

DNR searches Lake Juliette after possible drowning on Tuesday

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Monroe County Emergency services are currently searching for a person thought to have drowned Tuesday afternoon. According to the DNR, around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, game wardens responded to a possible drowning at Lake Juliette in Monroe County. It’s reported that a male and female were in a small…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Turkey prices up 73% from last year

Edward Smart,

Americans are buying fewer items as people are starting to think about what they truly need, and what can wait. Turkey prices are 73% higher than last year and might stay that way through Thanksgiving. McDonald’s will sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts at some locations. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: inflation, Jane King, McDonald’s, Morning Business Report, thanksgiving

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Byron woman arrested after domestic shooting

Haley Janes,

Honey JoAnne Cole – Photo Credit to Houston County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE: The Houston County Sheriff’s Office has released more information about this incident– the victim, Allen Lee Nichols, is in stable condition at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. The shooter, Honey JoAnne Cole was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.   BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman has been arrested…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

More pleasant conditions on deck for Wednesday

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warmer temperatures and calmer winds will accompany sunny skies Wednesday afternoon in Middle Georgia. Today It was a cold morning around Middle Georgia to begin our Wednesday. Some locations in the region set a new record for low temperature for October the 18th. We luckily will see these temperatures climb back up from the lower and…

Esports Continue To Grow Rapidly In High Schools
Across Georgia Sports, Featured, Local Sports, National Sports, Sports, WMGT

Esports continue to grow rapidly in high schools throughout Middle Georgia

"I heard Esports and I was like, they're bringing Esports to Peach County? Peach County?"
Shaaz Peerani,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA, in partnership with PlayVS, added esports as an official athletic event in the fall of 2018. Since the Peach County High School Esports Team has made a name for itself and continues to grow immensely. “When I came into this school, I was like, this is an athletic school. This is more of…

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: John Milledge Academy Vs. First Presbyterian Day School
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: John Milledge Academy vs. First Presbyterian Day School

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Trojan Field.
Shaaz Peerani,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For a second consecutive week, the John Milledge Academy Trojans are featured in the End Zone Game of the week, and this week, they face the First Presbyterian Day School Vikings. In last week’s Game of the Week, the Trojans defeated Stratford Academy 21 to 7, moving to 7-0. After the victory, head coach J.T. Wall…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

BSO: 16-year-old hospitalized after being shot in thigh

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the teen was taken to Piedmont Macon by a personal vehicle Tuesday night.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 16-year-old is in critical condition at the hospital after being shot Tuesday night. The incident was called in to the Macon-Bibb 911 Center around 7:45, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, which says the teen was taken to Piedmont Macon by a personal vehicle. The release says the teen stated he was…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cool weather hangs around this week

Freeze warnings are in effect for Wednesday morning across parts of Middle Georgia ahead of another cool, sunny day.
Cecilia Reeves,

A cold air mass moved into Middle Georgia last night and helped to keep temps in the 50s and 60s today. Overnight a Freeze Warning is in effect for most of the area, meaning that freezing temperatures are possible. Despite the dry air and plentiful sunshine, temps tomorrow afternoon will only warm into the low 60s once again. Winds will…

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Education, Featured, Local News, Twiggs County

‘Be Pro Be Proud Georgia’ visits Twiggs County High School

"Be Pro Be Proud Georgia" made a stop at Twiggs County High School Tuesday to share the importance of skills-based professions.
Brick Nelson,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – “Be Pro Be Proud Georgia” made a stop at Twiggs County High School Tuesday to share the importance of skills-based professions. Students were able to try different job simulators that exposed them to skills-based jobs like welding and trucking driving. Officials with Be Pro Be Proud Georgia say they want students to know there are so…