Senator Ossoff announces new legislation for veterans

Senator Jon Ossoff is working to cut down a huge backlog of records requests at Veterans Affairs offices across the country.

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center responds to reportReportMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Jon Ossoff is working to cut down a huge backlog of records requests at Veterans Affairs offices across the country. Veterans are often required to present their military records to access care and benefits. Senator Ossoff met with veterans at the VA clinic in Macon on Monday to…

EPA to perform 5-year evaluation at old Powersville landfill

The Environmental Protection Agency will soon be taking samples at the site of the old landfill in the Powersville area of Peach County.

PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Environmental Protection Agency will soon be taking samples at the site of the old landfill in the Powersville area of Peach County. The 15-acre site is located north of the intersection of Georgia Highway 49 and Newell Road in Powersville. During an inspection in 1972, it was determined that the site was  being used…

Thunderstorms possible Tuesday night

It has been a nice few days in Middle Georgia with sunshine and highs in the 80s, but rain is on the way Tuesday night. After a day of increasing clouds and highs in the 80s, a cold front will approach the area by late Tuesday. This front will bring a line of thunderstorms, some of which could be strong….

Eastman man charged with murder after shooting in Chauncey woods

65-year-old Donald Wayne Kuni is charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following the October 13 shooting death of 41-year-old Sherrie Hutto.

CHAUNCEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – An Eastman man faces several charges, including felony murder, following the shooting death of 41-year-old Sherrie Hutto of Eastman. A Georgia Bureau of Investigation news release says 65-year-old Donald Wayne Kuni of Eastman was arrested on October 18 and charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and…

City of Forsyth seeing several public safety leadership changes

The City of Forsyth's public safety sectors are transitioning into a new era of leadership.

City of Forsyth seeing changes in several Public Safety rolesPublic SafetyFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Forsyth’s public safety sectors are transitioning into a new era of leadership. One of those changes happened recently with the swearing in of a new fire chief. Kevin Bunn took on the position on October 1. He was previously a training chief for…

Warner Robins organization getting into holiday spirit by creating care packages

The holidays can be tough times for the deployed men and and women at Robins Air Force Base.

21st Century Partnership putting together care packages for the deployed men and women of Robins Air Force Base 21st Century PartnershipWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The holidays can be tough times for the deployed men and and women at Robins Air Force Base. That’s why the Warner Robins organization known as 21st Century Partnership is giving back. The organization is putting…

Mom to Mom: DIY spooky soap battle

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today on Mom to Mom, we are making a cute, spooky Halloween decoration for your bathroom. Today we are making DIY Halloween soap bottles that are super cute for your bathroom or you can gift them. All you’re going to need are some soap bottles, we recommend choosing clear bottles. You’re going to get the ring spiders and…

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…