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Senator Raphael Warnock visits Sparta to celebrate the start of early voting

"You can't serve the people if you don't know the people."

October 19, 2022

Brick Nelson,

SPARTA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– Senator Raphael Warnock visited Sparta Wednesday morning to celebrate the start of early voting and encourage residents to vote. “I believe he’s a voice piece for Georgia to represent Georgia,” says supporter Wayne Griffin. “Not just people of color, but Georgia as a people need representation to do what’s right for people who are less fortunate and need…

Herschel Walker’s ‘Unite Georgia’ bus tour stops in Perry

Several supporters say the recent allegation that Walker paid for an ex-girlfriend's abortion won't deter their vote.

October 19, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Herschel Walker’s ‘Unite Georgia’ bus tour made a stop in Perry Wednesday morning. Supporters excitedly greeted the former football star. Several supporters, including Heather Miller, say the recent allegation that he paid for an ex-girlfriend’s abortion won’t deter their vote. “I believe in Herschel Walker, I believe in his ideas,” Miller said. “What he may have…

Mercer hosts first ‘Bibb in Bear Country’ event

Mercer hosted its first "Bibb in Bear Country" Event Wednesday morning.

October 19, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer hosted its first “Bibb in Bear Country” Event Wednesday morning. Students from Hutchings College and Career Academy’s “Teaching as a Profession” Pathway got an in-depth look at Mercer University and what the school has to offer. Students were educated on topics such as college admissions and STEM and were even given a full tour of…

Monroe County Schools bus driver witnesses Macon shooting while transporting students

A Monroe County Schools bus driver witnessed a shooting in Macon Wednesday while transporting several students.

October 19, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County Schools bus driver witnessed a shooting in Macon Wednesday while transporting several students. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the driver witnessed the shooting shortly before 3 p.m. at the corner of Mercer University Drive and Anthony Road. The students were being driven back to Mary Persons from the Hutchings College and…

Georgia Cyber Academy students meet in-person at Lane Southern Orchards

GCA is an online public charter school that spans the entire state of Georgia. The enrichment days give students a chance to get out and meet some of their fellow classmates and teachers in fun, public settings.

October 19, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Cyber Academy hosted its monthly enrichment day at Lane Southern Orchards. GCA is an online public charter school that spans the entire state of Georgia. The enrichment days give students a chance to get out and meet some of their fellow classmates and teachers in fun, public settings. Wednesday’s event had plenty of activities…

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

October 19, 2022

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A gun was found at Warner Robins High School on Wednesday in a student’s backpack. According to a note sent to parents by the Principal of Warner Robins High School, a firearm was found during the search of a student’s backpack. All students and staff are safe, and were not in danger. Chris McCook, the…

Early voting in Georgia breaks records

October 19, 2022

Haley Janes,

Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia is setting new records in early voter turnouts, and we’re only a few days in so far. According to a release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s office, as of Tuesday, October 18th, just over 131,000 Georgia voters had cast their ballot during early voting– this is up from 70,849 voters on the first day of…

DNR searches Lake Juliette after possible drowning on Tuesday

October 19, 2022

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Monroe County Emergency services are currently searching for a person thought to have drowned Tuesday afternoon. According to the DNR, around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, game wardens responded to a possible drowning at Lake Juliette in Monroe County. It’s reported that a male and female were in a small…

Morning Business Report: Turkey prices up 73% from last year

October 19, 2022

Edward Smart,

Americans are buying fewer items as people are starting to think about what they truly need, and what can wait. Turkey prices are 73% higher than last year and might stay that way through Thanksgiving. McDonald’s will sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts at some locations. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: inflation, Jane King, McDonald’s, Morning Business Report, thanksgiving

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UPDATE: Byron woman arrested after domestic shooting

October 19, 2022

Haley Janes,

Honey JoAnne Cole – Photo Credit to Houston County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE: The Houston County Sheriff’s Office has released more information about this incident– the victim, Allen Lee Nichols, is in stable condition at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. The shooter, Honey JoAnne Cole was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman has been arrested…

More pleasant conditions on deck for Wednesday

October 19, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warmer temperatures and calmer winds will accompany sunny skies Wednesday afternoon in Middle Georgia. Today It was a cold morning around Middle Georgia to begin our Wednesday. Some locations in the region set a new record for low temperature for October the 18th. We luckily will see these temperatures climb back up from the lower and…

Esports continue to grow rapidly in high schools throughout Middle Georgia

"I heard Esports and I was like, they're bringing Esports to Peach County? Peach County?"

October 18, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA, in partnership with PlayVS, added esports as an official athletic event in the fall of 2018. Since the Peach County High School Esports Team has made a name for itself and continues to grow immensely. “When I came into this school, I was like, this is an athletic school. This is more of…

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: John Milledge Academy vs. First Presbyterian Day School

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Trojan Field.

October 18, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For a second consecutive week, the John Milledge Academy Trojans are featured in the End Zone Game of the week, and this week, they face the First Presbyterian Day School Vikings. In last week’s Game of the Week, the Trojans defeated Stratford Academy 21 to 7, moving to 7-0. After the victory, head coach J.T. Wall…

BSO: 16-year-old hospitalized after being shot in thigh

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the teen was taken to Piedmont Macon by a personal vehicle Tuesday night.

October 18, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 16-year-old is in critical condition at the hospital after being shot Tuesday night. The incident was called in to the Macon-Bibb 911 Center around 7:45, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, which says the teen was taken to Piedmont Macon by a personal vehicle. The release says the teen stated he was…

Cool weather hangs around this week

Freeze warnings are in effect for Wednesday morning across parts of Middle Georgia ahead of another cool, sunny day.

October 18, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

A cold air mass moved into Middle Georgia last night and helped to keep temps in the 50s and 60s today. Overnight a Freeze Warning is in effect for most of the area, meaning that freezing temperatures are possible. Despite the dry air and plentiful sunshine, temps tomorrow afternoon will only warm into the low 60s once again. Winds will…

‘Be Pro Be Proud Georgia’ visits Twiggs County High School

"Be Pro Be Proud Georgia" made a stop at Twiggs County High School Tuesday to share the importance of skills-based professions.

October 18, 2022

Brick Nelson,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – “Be Pro Be Proud Georgia” made a stop at Twiggs County High School Tuesday to share the importance of skills-based professions. Students were able to try different job simulators that exposed them to skills-based jobs like welding and trucking driving. Officials with Be Pro Be Proud Georgia say they want students to know there are so…

Macon-Bibb Friends of the Library opens new book store

The new Friends of the Library book store on Forsyth Road is now open.

October 18, 2022

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Those who enjoy reading don’t have to wait for the next Friends of the Library Book Sale. The new Friends of the Library book store on Forsyth Road is now open. President of the Friendss of the Library, Darlene Greer, says the organization wanted to give the community a chance to buy used books every day…

Senator Ossoff working on lactation space mandate for VA facilities

According to Senator Jon Ossoff, some VA facilities don't have a designated space for mothers to breastfeed. He's hoping to change that through legislation.

October 18, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The need to breastfeed can sometimes come up when you least expect it, including at VA facilities. According to Senator Jon Ossoff, some VA facilities don’t have a designated space for mothers to breastfeed. He’s hoping to change that through legislation. “I’ve spoken with mothers of young children, and those mothers are veterans,” Senator Ossoff said….

Coroner: 13-year-old dies following Monday night motorcycle crash

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says a 13-year-old boy died Tuesday following a motorcycle crash Monday night.

October 18, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (10/18): Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says the 13-year-old boy involved in a motorcycle crash Monday night has died. Jones, who identified the boy as Markez Taylor, says Taylor was pronounced dead at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at Children’s Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after the motorcycle he was riding…

BSO: Elam at Southwest student apprehended after foot chase

A student at Elam Alexander Academy at Southwest High School was apprehended Tuesday following a foot pursuit.

October 18, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office / Cpl. George WitherspoonMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A student at Elam Alexander Academy at Southwest High School was apprehended Tuesday following a foot pursuit. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, campus police officers made contact with the student after metal detectors went off as he entered the building. The student, who the…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 10-14

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 10 and Friday, October 14, 2022.

October 18, 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, October 10 and Friday, October 14, 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…

The Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter is looking to add a new livestock building.

2022 Georgia National Fair celebrates high attendance and success

October 18, 2022

Haley Janes,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 2022 Georgia National Fair has wrapped up, and organizers are happy to announce that this 33rd annual fair will go down as the 2nd most-attended fair so far. While the 2019 fair holds the all time high record of attendants at 565,533 visitors, this year holds second place with a whopping 543,120 visitors. The first…

Baldwin County Schools staff member tests positive for monkeypox

October 18, 2022

Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILE, GA (41NBC/WMGT) — A staff member from Lakeview Primary School in Baldwin County has tested positive for monkeypox. According to the Baldwin County School District, the staff member tested positive over the Fall break, and is going to remain off campus until they are cleared to return to school by medical officials. The school district is working with the…

Morning Business Report: Retailers now selling hearing aids without a prescription

October 18, 2022

Edward Smart,

For the first time, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS customers and others will be able to buy over-the-counter hearing aids without a prescription. Halloween is almost here, but the price of candy might be the scariest thing about the holiday. Alaska Airlines pilots voted to ratify a new three-year contract. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: Halloween, Hearing aids, Jane…

"You can't serve the people if you don't know the people."

Several supporters say the recent allegation that Walker paid for an ex-girlfriend's abortion won't deter their vote.

Mercer hosted its first "Bibb in Bear Country" Event Wednesday morning.

A Monroe County Schools bus driver witnessed a shooting in Macon Wednesday while transporting several students.

GCA is an online public charter school that spans the entire state of Georgia. The enrichment days give students a chance to get out and meet some of their fellow classmates and teachers in fun, public settings.

"I heard Esports and I was like, they're bringing Esports to Peach County? Peach County?"

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Trojan Field.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the teen was taken to Piedmont Macon by a personal vehicle Tuesday night.

Freeze warnings are in effect for Wednesday morning across parts of Middle Georgia ahead of another cool, sunny day.

"Be Pro Be Proud Georgia" made a stop at Twiggs County High School Tuesday to share the importance of skills-based professions.

The new Friends of the Library book store on Forsyth Road is now open.

According to Senator Jon Ossoff, some VA facilities don't have a designated space for mothers to breastfeed. He's hoping to change that through legislation.

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says a 13-year-old boy died Tuesday following a motorcycle crash Monday night.

A student at Elam Alexander Academy at Southwest High School was apprehended Tuesday following a foot pursuit.

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 10 and Friday, October 14, 2022.

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