MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin Masonic Lodge is making sure kids have what they need as they head back to school. Chapter 486 held a Back to School Bash in Milledgeville on Saturday. The chapter gave away 200 book bags filled with school supplies. They also served hot dogs, snow cones and snacks to students who stopped by. …
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Roman Carter, Dohboreas Stephens, and Christopher Evans have been sentenced after committing Robbery by intimidation and Aggravated Assault in 2020. Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard says the 3 pled guilty, and were sentenced to 20 years on Monday– with Carter and Stephens serving 10 of those years in prison and Evans spending 5 of…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Whether you’re planning on remodeling your kitchen or repainting your home’s exterior, you should always start a home project with a plan. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk us through her guide to project planning. “Before you start on any home project, get clear about what you’re looking to get out of…
(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re looking for a fun, different way to teach your toddlers about their shapes, colors, animals, this is a fun activity for them. That includes water. Because what kid doesn’t love water, right? So all you’re going to need for this is a transparent glass dish, water, a plastic cup and you just need some fun educational…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloudy conditions and widespread showers are likely throughout the day Monday. Today It was warm and humid across Middle Georgia to begin the morning. The skies were blanketed by clouds that had filled in overnight, and many of those clouds will be with us throughout the week. There was no rain ahead of the sunrise, but…
Analysts warn about bird flu outbreak in the U.S. which could mean higher prices for turkeys come Thanksgiving. The Vast majority of corporate executives are bracing for a recession or think the U.S. economy is already in one. Stifel financial show that 18% of corporate executives, business owners and private equity investors believe the economy is already contracted and is…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Police are investigating after a body was found over the weekend. A post on the department’s Facebook page said the body of a deceased female was found in the 600 block of South Pleasant Hill Road. The female has no outward signs of trauma or obvious manner of death. An autopsy will be…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Trojans traveled to Milledgeville to take on the Baldwin Braves. This is the first time since 2013, the Braves and Trojans have played each other. Here are the highlights from Braves Field: Categories: End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: baldwin braves, Bill Shanks, Braves Field, high school football,…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Tattnall Square Trojans welcomed the Schley County Wildcats to Jack Baynes Field Friday. The Trojans were coming off a 9-2 season last year. The Wildcats were ranked #1 in A-Division II. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent has the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, high school football, Jack Baynes Field, Schley County Wildcats,…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Westside Seminoles went on the road to take on the Central Chargers. The Chargers are coming off a 1-9 season. The Seminoles also had a losing season last year. It was the first one in school history. Let’s take a look at the highlights from Henderson Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill…
KATHLEEN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Veterans Warhawks welcomed the Richmond Academy Musketeers to Freedom Field. The Warhawks have a new head coach, Josh Ingram, who was the Offensive Coordinator the last four seasons at Veterans. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Freedom Field, high school football, Richmond County Musketeers, Shaaz Peerani, Tucker…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) —The Howard Huskies hosted the Southwest Patriots at Ed Defore Sports Complex. The Huskies and Patriots looking to start off undefeated this year, after both had losing seasons last year. Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, high school football, howard huskies, Shaaz Peerani, southwest patriots,…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— When politicians visit voters, small towns like Wrightsville get overlooked most of the time. When the politician is from Wrightsville though, it makes a difference. Republican Senate candidate and former football star, Herschel Walker, visited his hometown to meet with supporters. Wrightsville Mayor, Janibeth Outlaw, shared what it’s like to see him run for office. “Having the…
Monroe County Millage Rate decreasingMillage RateFORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Monroe County could see a decrease in property taxes. County Commissioners voted due to lower the millage rate by three quarters of a mill. Chairman of the Board, Greg Tapley, says several factors helped in the decision to lower the rate, including new businesses expanding into the county and property improvements. “Even with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The secret is out about Macon, thanks to Forbes magazine. Writer Katie Chang wrote an article titled “A Weekend Guide to Macon, One of the South’s Best Kept Secrets.” The article mentions some of the best food spots in town, like Macon bagels, and Nu-Way Weiners. The new Hotel Forty-Five gets an honorable mention. She also wrote…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– It’s lights, cameras, and action for the 17th Annual Macon Film Festival. The schedule includes films screenings and other events at multiple venues throughout Macon. More then 80 films from around the world will be showcased. On Friday, students from Jones and Jasper counties attended a screening of student-made films at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. There…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is now considered a “Broadband Ready Community.” The Georgia Department of Community Affairs announced the designation earlier this week. “The City of Perry’s Broadband Ready designation demonstrates we are embracing technology and recognize this infrastructure is important to continue attracting businesses and remote workers to Perry,” said Ashley Hardin, City of Perry…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Employees at YKK USA can now receive on-site medical care at a clinic at the Macon Plant. The health clinic is for full-time Macon manufacturing plant employees thanks to a joint venture with Macon Occupational Medicine (MOM). “We are so excited to be able to provide our YKK Macon team with this on-site access for their…
Netflix along with major streaming services are breaking records– last month along they represented a 34.8 % share of total television consumption. FOX, CBS, AND NBC will conjointly pay over $1 Billion to broadcast conference sports. Experts have mixed reviews about the Metaverse. Gen Z is now starting to use TikTok as a search engine instead of Google. Categories: Tech…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vehicle pursuit in Houston County led to 2 arrests Friday morning. The Georgia State Patrol says around 7 a.m., a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on an Infinity SUV for following too close and improper tag display on Interstate 75 North in Houston County. The driver didn’t yield for the trooper, and instead…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Cobb County driver is dead after a crash in Monroe County Friday morning. According to a press release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies responded to a crash on GA 401 (I-75) Northbound near mile marker 191 where a tractor trailer was blocking the roadway– deputies shut down 2 lanes. While at the scene,…
Millions of Americans are still awaiting their tax refunds from the IRS. The money coming in may be accruing interest. The IRS generally pays interest on refunds that are delayed by more than 45 days after the filing deadline. Proctor & Gamble is developing a bamboo-based toilet paper as part of its efforts to reduce its reliance on wood pulp….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Rutland Hurricanes defeated the Towers Titans 15-0 in the first game of the 2022 high school football season. The Hurricanes struggled in the first quarter with a fumble on their first drive and an interception on the second drive. However, early in the second quarter, Rutland quarterback Marquies Lattner converted an easy touchdown run after…
We have been seeing some mostly dry conditions across Middle Georgia with a few storms popping up this afternoon. Some dry air pushed in, in the mid levels, which really limited our storm activity north of Warner Robins. We are already starting to see the stationary boundary to our south push north and that will continue overnight. This will bring…