The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Bleckley County Vs. Dublin
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The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Bleckley County vs. Dublin

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

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week eight of the high school football season has quickly approached, and the End Zone Game of the Week features a rivalry region battle between the Bleckley County Royals and the Dublin Fighting Irish. The Royals are coming off an 11-1 season where they were undefeated in the regular season but fell in the second round…

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Bleckley County Vs. Dublin, Pt. 2
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The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Bleckley County vs. Dublin, Pt. 2

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

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bleckley County Royals welcome the Dublin Fighting Irish to Royal Stadium for week eight’s End Zone Game of the Week. The Fighting Irish were 6-5 last season and fell in the first round of the 1A public state playoffs. This season, they begin the football program’s 100th year with a 2-2 record. Dublin is the 30th…

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City of Perry prepares for crowds ahead of Georgia National Fair

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The 33rd Georgia National Fair opens it’s gates Thursday October 6th. The City of Perry is preparing to welcome visitors near and far. Visit Perry says they’re already starting to see new faces looking for places to eat and shop. “Our hotels are already seeing those people come in, and October by far is the best month for…

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Macon Fire Department partners with Atlanta Gas Light to host emergency preparedness drill

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– Atlanta Gas Light has partnered with the Macon Fire Department to prepare for company response and damaged gas line underground. Atlanta Gas Light held a emergency preparedness drill of an underground pipeline leak, to educate crews and first responders on how to better perform in real emergency. The company says the drills help help crews better prepare to…

Bs Report: October 5th The Braves: Division Champs
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BS Report: October 5th – The Braves: Division Champs

After a long battle with the Mets the Braves finally clinch the NL East Division title.
David Tufts,

After a long battle with the Mets, the Braves finally clinch the NL East Division title. Bill Shanks believes this might be a more historic victory than we realize. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, Bill Shanks, MLB, nl east

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Macon man charged with Murder for August shooting

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man has been charged in connection to the August shooting death of an 18-year-old woman. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Matthew Milner Jr. has been charged with murder for the shooting death of Jamaya B Warner, that took place on August 20th, 2022. Milner was already held in the Bibb County…

Ask Angi: Financing Home Projects During Interest Rate Spikes
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Ask Angi: Financing home projects during interest rate spikes

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The current high interest rates can make financing home projects seem tricky – but it doesn’t have to be so complicated. Mischa Fisher, chief economist and home expert at Angi, is here to walk us through how to finance home projects during times of high interest rates. “Lifestyles have changed a lot over the last couple of years,…

Mom To Mom: Acorn Donut Holes
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Mom to Mom: Acorn donut holes

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) —  Today we are making acorn donut holes, that really involves no baking, you just go to the store, get some donut holes, wax paper, pretzels, some sprinkles, some icing, and I mean, that’s a pretty simple snack. So we like to celebrate the beginning of fall and it’s a great activity for your kiddos to do. If you’re…

Tech Byte: Digital Business Cards
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TECH BYTE: Digital business cards

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re in the market for new business cards, there’s no reason not to make it just as high tech as your other devices. Let’s look at the benefits of digital business cards, and how you can get one. If your business card needs an upgrade, why not get a digital one? That’s what Christian Thomas did. “Ever…

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Wonderful Wednesday afternoon on deck

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Only a few clouds will dot the sunny skies over Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. Today It will be, as the title says, a wonderful afternoon around Middle Georgia today. Highs are in the upper 70s and lower 80s with a gentle north-northwest wind blowing in at about 5 mph. Cloud cover will overall be minimal, however…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Twitter up 22% after Elon Musk deal is revived

Edward Smart,

Twitter shares up 22% after Elon Musk deal revived. A deal could happen as soon as Friday, sources told CNBC. Goodwillfinds.com is a new website that sells used items. It currently has 100-thousand items with more to be added. Tupperware is offering a curated product selection at Target to grow its brand with younger consumers. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report…

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Warner Robins mayor details decision of selecting short-term police chief

Wayne Fisher is now taking on the role of short-term interim police chief of the Warner Robins Police Department.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Wayne Fisher is now taking on the role of short-term interim police chief of the Warner Robins Police Department. We asked Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick why she decided to name it a short-term position. “We were getting feedback from the individuals that are at that higher level, the State Chiefs Association, also International Chiefs Association,”…

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YKK AP breaks ground on new Macon facility

YKK Architectural Products, also known as YKK AP, officially broke ground on its new residential manufacturing facility Tuesday morning.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — YKK Architectural Products, also known as YKK AP, officially broke ground on its new residential manufacturing facility Tuesday morning. Once the plant opens, it will manufacture doors and windows for homes and multi-family structures. Oliver Stepe, President of YKK AP America, says this new facility is the first time the company is investing in building property….

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Mercer University receives grant to help diversify teacher pipeline

Mercer University is looking to fill a need for more diverse teachers in the classroom.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Mercer University receives grant from the U.S Department of EducationU.S Department of EducationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University is looking to fill a need for more diverse teachers in the classroom. Thanks to a $9.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, it will be able to do that. Mercer University leaders held a news conference Tuesday to talk…

Habitat Week
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Homeowners burn mortgages after paying off loans

The symbolic ceremony is part of Habitat Week, which celebrates affordable homeownership.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Have you ever wondered what you would do if you paid off your mortgage? Several Habitat for Humanity homeowners did that this week and got to burn their mortgages to celebrate. The symbolic ceremony is part of Habitat Week, which celebrates affordable homeownership. Darryl Dixson paid off his mortgage in about 20 years. He’s grateful Habitat…

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Macon Chamber of Commerce holds military panel discussion at CGTC

Panelists talked about what the base is planning for the future and how those endeavors would benefit Macon-Bibb.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce held a military roundtable panel discussion at Central Georgia Technical College. The panel hosted Robins Air Force Base leadership, who led a panel to discuss the benefits of having a relationship with Macon-Bibb County. Panelists talked about what the base is planning for the future and how those endeavors would…

Morning Business Report
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Morning Business Report: Home prices are dropping at the fastest pace since 2009

Edward Smart,

U.S. home prices are dropping at the fastest pace since 2009. Black Knight says median home prices are down 2% since their June peak. Norwegian Cruise Lines are eliminating COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination requirements. Fraud and scams are occurring more often on the popular peer-to-peer payment service Zelle. Taco Bell is bringing back a discontinued menu item and its…
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Brookins death sentence upheld

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BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The State Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for a man convicted of murdering his wife and stepdaughter. Brian Duane Brookins was convicted and sentenced to death for the 2005 murders of his wife, Sandra Suzanne Brookins, and his 15-year-old stepdaughter, Samantha Rae Giles. A Baldwin County jury found Brookins guilty of several charges including felony…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 26-30

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 26 and Friday, September 30, 2022.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 26 and Friday, September 30, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to search…

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Staying cool and dry Tuesday

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a mostly cloudy day across Middle Georgia, but skies are clearing tonight. Overnight lows will be falling to the low 50s/upper 40s by Tuesday morning under mostly clear skies. Through the day Tuesday we will be warming into the low 80s with mostly sunny skies. High pressure will continue to stick around and help keep us dry…

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Warner Robins City Council names interim police chief

Wayne Fisher was selected out of six captains currently working for the Warner Robins Police Department.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Warner Robins City Council names Interim Police ChiefInterim Police ChiefWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Warner Robins has named an interim police chief to replace outgoing Chief John Wagner, who announced his retirement last month. Wayne Fisher was selected out of six captains currently working for the Warner Robins Police Department. The city council made the decision Monday…

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Tiny home community expected to bring more people into Monroe County

A Monroe County commissioner says he's filling the need for affordable housing by constructing a tiny home community.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Tiny HomesTiny HomesFORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A Monroe County commissioner says he’s filling the need for affordable housing by constructing a tiny home community. District 4 Commissioner George Emami says his dream to build a tiny home community began two years ago. “It’s very hard to find rentals here, and so just by virtue of us putting it on the market,…
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Doctors recommend getting flu shot now

Colder temperatures usually mean people spending more time inside, and that leads to more opportunities for illnesses to spread.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Colder temperatures usually mean people spending more time inside, and that leads to more opportunities for illnesses to spread. Michael Hokanson, the Public Information Officer for North Central Health District, says flu can happen any time, but cases rise in the fall and winter. “There’s not a 100% attribution as to why we see this, but…