UPDATE: The Vienna Police Department is reporting that after a brief car chase with GSP and Dooly Sheriff’s Office Tuesday morning, Collier was apprehended. VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is wanted out of Dooly County for a shooting this past Saturday. Around 1:30 a.m., police responded to 505 Holiday Street in reference to a gunshot victim, where they found…
Nike remains the one brand for American teens in both apparel and footwear. Home flippers are getting burned as the housing market slumps. The Labor Department released a proposal Tuesday that could make it possible for gig workers to be recognized as employees, rather than contractors. More than two years in the COVID pandemic, the world feels all-round grumpier, according…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s golf team competed in its second fall season tournament at the Carolina Cup in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Bears finished fourth out of 14 teams, shooting a combined four over par at the 54-hole tournament. On the bright side, junior Tobias Jonsson claimed the individual title by shooting 12 under par and set…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week nine of high school football has quickly approached, and the End Zone Game of the Week features a GIAA battle between the Stratford Academy Eagles and the John Milledge Academy Trojans. The Eagles are coming off a 7-4 season where they lost in the first round of the 1A private state playoffs. Since former head…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Election Day is fast approaching, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Georgia voters have until 11:59 p.m. on October 11 to get that registration in. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says you can register online at the Secretary of State’s website. “If you’ve never been registered before you can do it online,” Raffensperger said….
Jamaican jerk fries at the 2022 Georgia National Fair in PerryPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Food is one of the Georgia National Fair’s main draws. The options range from donuts to steak to ice cream, and, of course, fried versions of everything from vegetables to desserts. On an Opening Day visit, I ran into a young boy enjoying some good ole…
The Sea Lion Splash is back at the Georgia National Fair and is bringing laughs and entertainment along with education about sea lions. The show brought three rescued sea lions to perform for crowds here in Middle Georgia. “It’s definitely a lot of fun, for sure a different experience. It’s not everyday that you come and see a sea lion….
Baby BarnBaby BarnPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Baby Barn is back for its fourth year at the Georgia National Fair. The excitement or shock of a new calf is what keeps bringing people back to the Baby Barn. It has become a tradition for some, but a first time experience for others like EllaClaire Boelen. “It was really cute afterwards, we actually…
Owner of Southeastern Reptile Rescue, Jason Clark says that bringing these rescued snakes to the fair is about helping people learn about the reptiles and maybe even get rid of some of the stigma around snakes. “Most people who don’t like snakes are usually people who, the information they have is usually false. If we can get them the accurate…
Eudora FarmsEudora FarmsPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Eudora Farms is back for its 8th year at the Georgia National Fair. There are a few new animals to see this year. Ones you wouldn’t typically see anywhere else, like a Camel or Lemurs. You can also feed and pet them. Each animal has a sign so you can learn its background, and there are…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– Academy Sports and Outdoors is doing its part for the ‘Night to Unite’. The store gave a $1,000 donation to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, to help with the events happening during the ‘Night to Unite’ events. Academy says it wants to bring communities together and promote safety. “We’re excited about the partnership,” said Store Manager, Quadralyn Curry….
Greg and Karen Woody have brought their Otter Adventure show to the Georgia National Fair for the first time this year and they say it brings something unique. That being said, Woody says that when you come to the show “expect nothing, because we don’t know what direction they are going to go. We just see how they are.” Woody…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– It’s fall break for students, and the Mentor’s Project of Bibb County wanted to give back to those in need. The non-profit organization held a food and bike giveaway today, where nearly 100 people attended event. They received three bags of groceries and a free bike. Executive Director of the Mentor’s Project, June O’Neal says they wanted to…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Two former employees and the former director of a daycare facility at Robins Air Force Base, are being charged with child abuse. 27-year-old Zhanay Kiana Flynn and 29-year-old Antanesha Mone Fritz, face 18 counts of cruelty to children in the first degree, six counts of cruelty to children in the second degree, three counts of simple…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Touchdown Club announced its week eight players of the week with Samford head coach Chris Hatcher in attendance. The Back of the Week is Nick Woodford, a sophomore running back from Northeast. Woodford carried the ball 17 times for 302 yards and five touchdowns. This is Woodford’s fourth time receiving this honor this season,…
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A man in Monroe County was arrested Monday for not registering as a sex offender. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says it received an email tip that a man with outstanding warrants was hiding/living at a home on Teagle Road. (Photo courtesy: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office) After further investigation with the assistance of Newton County Sheriff’s Office, revealed…
It has been a beautiful start to the week in Middle Georgia with plenty of sunshine and highs around normal. Tomorrow will be another nice day in the area, but we will begin to see an increase in humidity and cloud cover through the day. This is ahead of our next system that will(finally) be bringing rain to our area….
Over 200 vendors are at the Georgia National Fair this year.Shopping at the FairPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— People are continuing to head out to the 33rd Georgia National Fair. Aside from the fair food and rides, there’s more to see with over 200 vendors inside the McGill Marketplace. For some vendors, like Bruce’s Concessions, attending the fair has become a tradition. Bruce’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office along with Troopers from the Georgia State Patrol, executed “Operation Street Defender” on October 9. The focus of the operation was street racing, stunt driving and vandalism of Carolyn Crayton Park in downtown Macon. Law enforcement arrested 32 people, wrote 17 tickets for unlawful assembly, recovered 14 guns ; three of…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an arrest in connection to a weekend murder. According to a booking report, Robert Burnette was arrested early Sunday, just after midnight in reference to crimes committed on Saturday. The report says the 51-year-old is being charged with Aggravated Assault and Murder. He’s being held without bond. Categories:…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating what they are calling a “suspicious death”. The department says officers responded to the 200 block of Todd Circle Sunday morning just before 8 a.m., in reference to a man dead from a gunshot wound. The victim has been identified as 60-year-old Tim Hopkins. Anyone with information on…
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Saturday, just before 4 a.m., Vienna Police responded to an incident in which a vehicle had been struck by a train. According to Vienna PD, a black SUV driven by 26-year-old Rodreka Morgan had stalled on the tracks at a railroad crossing near the police station– a passing motorist saw the stalled car, as well as…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took place Saturday night just before 7 p.m. in the 1400 block of Bailey Avenue. Deputies responded to a domestic situation call and, on the way there, were told of another person being shot in the 3100 block of Napier Avenue. Upon arrival at both locations,…