GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Thursday, 3 defendants connected to a 2017 home invasion and murder case in Jones County were convicted and sentenced. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, the defendants behind the home invasion and murder of Marquise Hardwick were found guilty by a jury. Camaren Banks was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, plus 2…
Amazon will hire 150,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees across its warehouses ahead of the holiday season. Amazon said workers can earn an average pay of $19 per hour. McDonald’s workers are getting stressed out by all the orders for adult happy meals. Cost of almost everything Halloween related is on the rise. The average American household is expected to…
(41NBC/WMGT) — You should love every area in your home – including your garage. If your garage is just taking up space, consider converting it into a living space. Rachel Zepernick, interior home expert at Angi, is here to walk us through some options of how else you can use your garage space. “Some garages are necessary, while others are…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bleckley County Royals will welcome the Dublin Fighting Irish for the End Zone Game of the Week for week eight. The Bleckley County Royals are coming off an 11-1 season where they were undefeated in the regular season but lost in the second round of the 2A state playoffs. This year, they remain undefeated in…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 5-1 Houston County Bears hosted the 4-2 Northside Eagles in a region-rivalry battle on Thursday night. The Eagles jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead in the first quarter. Houston County scored one touchdown in the first half as Northside held a 17-7 lead at halftime. Houston County scored 14 points in the first…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District’s high school graduation rate increased to 80.98% in 2022, up from 76.1% in 2020 and from 52.3% in 2012. It’s an all-time high for the District since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation required by federal law with the Class of 2012, according to a Bibb County School District…
We are finishing out a nice week with a warm day on Friday and plenty of sunshine. Highs will be warming into the mid and upper 80s by Friday afternoon under mostly sunny skies. A cold front will be pushing in Friday night which will help to usher cooler and drier air in for the weekend. High pressure will move…
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — There are more than 60 rides to enjoy at the Georgia National Fair this year. The fair opened Thursday. For the past 33 years, Reithoffer Shows has provided the rides for the fair. President and CEO Richard Reithoffer says it’s a place where the young and old can have fun. “Quite a few people started coming, riding…
Gates to the Georgia National Fair OpenGeorgia National FairPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The annual Georgia National Fair is back in Perry for its 33rd year. The fair held its opening ceremony inside the Reeves Building Thursday. Several people attended to kick off 11 days full of fun. Governor Brian Kemp and Perry leaders were among those in attendance. Students from ‘Future…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Many counties deal with stray animals, and Laurens County is no different. County Administrator, Bryan Rogers, says they’re attempting to shrink the numbers through spay and neuter programs. “We’ve funded grants for spay and neuter programs because I’m sure if you meet the qualifications they’ll work with you and we’ll get that animal spayed or neutered. That’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent hosted its annual Mammogram Marathon on Thursday. The event is designed to help spread awareness of breast cancer, and encourage women to get screenings done. Dr. Paul Dale, Director of the Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, spoke to women who might feel hesitant to get a screening and wanted them to know it can…
The Art of Dr. SeussMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you’re a fan of Dr. Seuss, get excited! Beginning Friday, you could have the chance to own some of his famous artwork. ‘The Art of Dr. Seuss’ will be shown at Gallery West on 3rd Street in downtown Macon. Valerie Jackson, owner of the Ann Jackson Gallery, says the exhibit will show…
OPEC Plus will be producing less oil soon, driving prices higher. The cut of two million barrels a day represents about 2 percent of global oil production. Calls back to the office for full-time work are a lot softer lately as some CEO’s say they plan to lay off workers. Enrollment declines and underfunding have hit the higher education system…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny skies will stick with Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon as the Georgia National Fair kicks off. Today Sunny conditions will stick around Middle Georgia this afternoon with minimal cloud cover. High temperatures will reach the low to mid 80s with ambient winds blowing from the northwest at 3-8 mph. Those planning to attend the Georgia National…
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…
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…
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…
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…
SMARR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Oglethorpe Power donated land to Monroe County so they could build a new fire station in place of the one that burned down last year. John Ambrose, District 3 Commissioner for Monroe County, says the land the old fire station sits on in Smarr isn’t big enough for what they want to build. He says they looked…
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
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…
(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,…
(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…
(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…