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Dickey Farms predicts good crop of Georgia peaches despite weather challenges

Dickey Farms, a family-owned business that has been growing peaches for more than a century, is optimistic about this year's peach crop in Georgia. According to co-owner Lee Dickey, despite challenges, they are expecting a good yield.

March 2, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dickey Farms, a family-owned business that has been growing peaches for more than a century, is optimistic about this year’s peach crop in Georgia. According to co-owner Lee Dickey, despite challenges, they are expecting a good yield. “The first thing is peaches need a certain amount of dormancy,” Dickey said. “One thing that we look at…

French education majors visit Bibb County schools through MGA’s exchange program

Middle Georgia State University's Education Department is hosting four French students interested in pursuing careers in education. The students, who attend a university in Reims, are staying at MGA's Macon Campus for two weeks to learn about the American education system.

March 2, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University’s Education Department is currently hosting four French students interested in pursuing careers in education. The students, who attend a university in Reims, are staying at MGA’s Macon Campus for two weeks to learn about the American education system. During their stay, the students had the opportunity to observe and assist with teaching…

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Leader of Baldwin Meth Distribution Ring pleads guilty

March 2, 2023

Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The leader of a major meth trafficking ring in Milledgeville pleads guilty– along with 16 other co-defendants. Evidence shows 31-year-old Jarvis Havior (also known as “J BO”) was responsible for distributing a total of 5 kilograms of methamphetamine. He pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. In 2021, agents determined that Havior was…

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Indiana man arrested for 1989 cold case murder in Monroe County

March 2, 2023

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wednesday, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Indiana man in connection to a cold case from 1989 that left a woman dead. According to the MCSO, the case was that surrounding the death of 23-year-old Mary Louicile Willfong, whose body was found by deer hunters in the area of Johnstonville Road near I-75 on November…

Tech Report: TikTok to roll out major changes

How the app will change for underage users

March 2, 2023

Finn Balfour,

TikTok announced major changes for under-18 users. In an effort to limit screen time for children, the app will now have a one hour per day limit for underage users. The daily limit will be rolled out in the coming weeks. This will automatically apply to every TikTok user under 18. When a user’s time is up, they will have…

Morning Report: Senate kills Biden Administration’s new investing rule

March 2, 2023

Finn Balfour,

The Senate killed a Biden Administration rule that encourages private retirement plan managers to consider environmental, social, and governance factors when making investment decisions. Decisions made by retirement plan managers affect over 150 million Americans. Those opposing the rule say that these decisions should be based on what investments will make money, not how an investment affects the environment. In…

Rain returns to finish the week

March 2, 2023

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An pair of cold fronts will bring rain to Middle Georgia Thursday and Friday. Today Middle Georgia is dealing with a bit of a split forecast for Thursday. An incoming cold front is expected to stall out in the middle of the region. This will result in high temperatures in the mid 70s for the northern…

High school basketball state playoffs Elite Eight/Final Four highlights and scores for Mar. 1

March 2, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The second day of Elite Eight action for high school basketball state playoffs took place today, and the scores are below. Boys GHSA Elite Eight 4A Baldwin 31 Pace Academy 62 2A Dodge County 60 Model 62 1A DII Wilkinson County 46 Portal 42 Macon County 71 Dooly County 65 Girls GIAA Final Four 4A FPD…

BS Report: March 2nd – Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

When was the last time you visited the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame?

March 2, 2023

David Tufts,

When was the last time you visited the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame? After inducting a new class last week, Bill Shanks shares his thoughts on the sports history treasure right here in our backyard. Categories: Sports

Man in critical condition after being hit by car

The accident happened on Rice Mill Road near Sherry Drive in Macon just before 10 p.m.

March 1, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in critical condition after being hit by a car Wednesday night. The accident happened on Rice Mill Road near Sherry Drive in Macon just before 10 p.m. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the driver of a Toyota Camry, was traveling south on Rice Mill Road. As the driver was going around a…

Jones County High School shifts to virtual learning Friday as basketball team competes in state semifinals

Jones County High School will shift to virtual instruction Friday as the boys basketball team travels to compete in the state semifinals.

March 1, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Jones County High SchoolGRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County High School will shift to virtual instruction Friday as the boys basketball team travels to compete in the state semifinals. That’s according to a school Facebook post, which said the move will allow high school students and faculty to support the boys basketball team as they travel to the University…

Woman wanted for financial card fraud in Warner Robins

The Warner Robins Police Department needs your help identifying and locating a woman wanted for financial card transaction fraud.

March 1, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Warner Robins Police DepartmentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department needs your help identifying and locating a woman wanted for financial card transaction fraud. WRPD issued a BOLO Tuesday for the woman seen in the attached photos. Police say she’s a suspect in “multiple incidents” in which a purse is stolen and the cards are used…

WRPD needs help identifying, locating armed robbery suspect

The Warner Robins Police Department needs your help identifying and locating the suspect involved in an armed robbery.

March 1, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Warner Robins Police DepartmentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department needs your help identifying and locating the suspect involved in an armed robbery. It happened February 25 at a convenience store located at 203 Green Street. Police issued a BOLO Tuesday for a man between 20 and 25 years old who’s around 6 feet tall, skinny,…

Firearm found in student’s backpack at Warner Robins High School

March 1, 2023

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wednesday, a gun was found in a student’s backpack at Warner Robins High School. According to a statement from Chris McCook, principal of Warner Robins High School, all students and staff are safe, but a firearm was found during a search of a student’s backpack. McCook reminds parents to tell their children to use Anonymous…

Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office captain arrested, charged with sexual assault of inmate

A Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office Captain turned himself in this week on charges of sexual contact with an inmate.

March 1, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office Captain turned himself in this week on charges of sexual contact with an inmate. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says 57-year-old Thomas Earl “Buster” King, of McIntyre, turned himself in to the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center. He’s charged with two counts of sexual contact with an employee or agent…

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Three men arrested in Twiggs for over 30 lbs. of marijuana found in car

March 1, 2023

Haley Janes,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three men were arrested and charged in Twiggs County Jail after being found with over 30 pounds of marijuana a car during a traffic stop on Tuesday. According to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were conducting traffic enforcement on I-16 when they spotted a Dodge Charger–with an illegal window tint– impeding the flow of traffic….

Morning Report: General Motors cutting hundreds of jobs

March 1, 2023

Finn Balfour,

General Motors is cutting hundreds of salaried positions. Other major companies, including competitors in the industry, have also been downsizing. These layoffs are an effort to preserve cash and boost profits. According to a person familiar with the plans, the cuts will affect about 500 employees. The General Motors announced the plans to downsize internally on Tuesday. Novavax shares plunge…

Tech Report: Apple suppliers speed up the move out of China

What the tech giant is trying to avoid

March 1, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Apple’s Chinese suppliers are likely to move production out of the country far faster than many observers anticipated. Bloomberg says Apple is trying to pre-empt fallout from escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington. The suppliers are looking to move operations to India and Vietnam. Meanwhile, the White House on ordered government agencies to rid their devices of the Chinese-owned app…

High school basketball state playoffs Elite Eight highlights and scores for Feb. 28

March 1, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Elite Eight is underway for high school basketball’s state playoffs and the scores are listed below. Boys 5A Jones County 56 Hiram 53 Girls 5A Warner Robins 73 Midtown 63 4A Baldwin 58 Luella 51 3A Mary Persons 25 Hebron Christian 98 2A Central-Macon 56 Banks County 61 1A DII Taylor County 64 Randolph-Clay 35…

Doctor offers tips for preventing allergies as pollen season begins in Georgia

With spring around the corner, allergy season has already begun in Georgia, and this year it's even earlier than usual. Pine pollen, the most common allergen in the region, has started spreading, and experts predict it will last until June.

February 28, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With spring around the corner, allergy season has already begun in Georgia, and this year it’s even earlier than usual. Pine pollen, the most common allergen in the region, has started spreading, and experts predict it will last until June. According to Dr. Plaxico of the Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Macon, people can avoid…

Putnam County single mothers surprised with new homes from Habitat for Humanity

Former NFL player Warrick Dunn, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Warrick Dunn Charities, surprised two families in Eatonton with new homes and $5,000 down-payment assistance as well as $10,000 worth of furnishings from Aaron's.

February 28, 2023

Brick Nelson,

EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former NFL player Warrick Dunn, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Warrick Dunn Charities, surprised two families in Eatonton with new homes and $5,000 down-payment assistance as well as $10,000 worth of furnishings from Aaron’s. Single mothers Cerria Porter and Carla Lawson were overcome with emotion as they walked into their new homes, marking a…

Former NFL player, Georgia Bulldog reads for Perry students

Students at Tucker Elementary in Perry were treated to a visit on Tuesday from former UGA wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell.

February 28, 2023

Andrew Willis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students at Tucker Elementary in Perry were treated to a visit on Tuesday from former UGA wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell. The “Read with Malcom Reading Rally” is part of Malcolm’s non-profit Share the Magic Foundation, whose mission is to inspire kids to read to a better future. The pep rally started with a magic show, and…

United Way of Central Georgia installs book nooks at local laundromat

The United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) is providing children's books somewhere you might not expect—a laundromat.

February 28, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) is providing children’s books somewhere you might not expect—a laundromat. The goal of the outreach program is to improve literacy by making age appropriate reading material available in places where children might go with their parents. UWCG, along with volunteers from Zeta Amicae, installed its first book nook at…

Atrium Health Navicent opens two time capsules in honor of Macon’s Bicentennial

Atrium Health Navicent celebrated Macon's bicentennial in a unique way by opening two time capsules on Tuesday that had been buried for more than 100 years. The time capsules, buried in 1916 and 1973, were opened in front of a curious crowd eager to discover what was inside.

February 28, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent celebrated Macon’s bicentennial in a unique way by opening two time capsules on Tuesday that had been buried for more than 100 years. The time capsules, buried in 1916 and 1973, were opened in front of a curious crowd eager to discover what was inside. Atrium Health Navicent president Delvecchio Finley said the…

Dickey Farms predicts good crop of Georgia peaches despite weather challenges

Dickey Farms, a family-owned business that has been growing peaches for more than a century, is optimistic about this year's peach crop in Georgia. According to co-owner Lee Dickey, despite challenges, they are expecting a good yield.

French education majors visit Bibb County schools through MGA’s exchange program

Middle Georgia State University's Education Department is hosting four French students interested in pursuing careers in education. The students, who attend a university in Reims, are staying at MGA's Macon Campus for two weeks to learn about the American education system.

Leader of Baldwin Meth Distribution Ring pleads guilty

Indiana man arrested for 1989 cold case murder in Monroe County

Tech Report: TikTok to roll out major changes

How the app will change for underage users

Morning Report: Senate kills Biden Administration’s new investing rule

Rain returns to finish the week

High school basketball state playoffs Elite Eight/Final Four highlights and scores for Mar. 1

BS Report: March 2nd – Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

When was the last time you visited the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame?

Man in critical condition after being hit by car

The accident happened on Rice Mill Road near Sherry Drive in Macon just before 10 p.m.

Jones County High School shifts to virtual learning Friday as basketball team competes in state semifinals

Jones County High School will shift to virtual instruction Friday as the boys basketball team travels to compete in the state semifinals.

Woman wanted for financial card fraud in Warner Robins

The Warner Robins Police Department needs your help identifying and locating a woman wanted for financial card transaction fraud.

WRPD needs help identifying, locating armed robbery suspect

The Warner Robins Police Department needs your help identifying and locating the suspect involved in an armed robbery.

Firearm found in student’s backpack at Warner Robins High School

Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office captain arrested, charged with sexual assault of inmate

A Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office Captain turned himself in this week on charges of sexual contact with an inmate.

Three men arrested in Twiggs for over 30 lbs. of marijuana found in car

Morning Report: General Motors cutting hundreds of jobs

Tech Report: Apple suppliers speed up the move out of China

What the tech giant is trying to avoid

High school basketball state playoffs Elite Eight highlights and scores for Feb. 28

Doctor offers tips for preventing allergies as pollen season begins in Georgia

With spring around the corner, allergy season has already begun in Georgia, and this year it's even earlier than usual. Pine pollen, the most common allergen in the region, has started spreading, and experts predict it will last until June.

Putnam County single mothers surprised with new homes from Habitat for Humanity

Former NFL player Warrick Dunn, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Warrick Dunn Charities, surprised two families in Eatonton with new homes and $5,000 down-payment assistance as well as $10,000 worth of furnishings from Aaron's.

United Way of Central Georgia installs book nooks at local laundromat

The United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) is providing children's books somewhere you might not expect—a laundromat.

Atrium Health Navicent opens two time capsules in honor of Macon’s Bicentennial

Atrium Health Navicent celebrated Macon's bicentennial in a unique way by opening two time capsules on Tuesday that had been buried for more than 100 years. The time capsules, buried in 1916 and 1973, were opened in front of a curious crowd eager to discover what was inside.

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