SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are dead after a wreck in Washington County Saturday night. According to the incident report by the Georgia State Patrol, Briant Ware of Statham Georgia was travelling in the wrong direction on Highway 88 when he struck a vehicle head on that was being driven by Hassan Glasgow of Sandersville. The incident report states…
Legislation banning members of Congress from trading stocks may be considered. The legislation also calls for mandatory electronic filing of financial disclosure. Chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics says home prices could tumble by 20%. Advocates now want Biden to forgive medical debt. The medical debt load in the U.S. is currently around $195 billion. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons traveled to Freedom Field to take on the Houston County Bears Friday night. The Demons (1-3) were off to a bad start, scoring only 34 points in four games. The Bears (4-0) were averaging 56 points per game. Warner Robins had beaten Houston County in five straight seasons, including a 49-9…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest Patriots and Northeast Raiders met at Thompson Stadium Friday night. The Raiders (2-2) had won two in a row after beating ACE 47-21 last week. The Patriots (1-3) got their first win of the season last week, shutting out Jordan 63-0. Check out the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers welcomed the Pinewood Christian Patriots to Mike Garvin Stadium for Week 6. The Cavaliers (2-1) were coming off a 49-21 loss to Westfield. The Christian Patriots (1-2) beat FPD 34-28 last week. Mount de Sales had not lost to Pinewood since 1981. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northside Eagles hosted Crisp County Friday night. The Eagles (2-2) beat North Cobb in an overtime thriller last week. The Cougars (3-1) shut out Sumter County last week. Let’s check out the highlights from McConnell-Talbert Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, crisp county cougars, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, northside eagles, Shaaz…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings welcomed the Mt. Pisgah Christian Patriots from Alpharetta Friday night. The Vikings (1-3) had lost three in a row after losing to Pinewood Christian last week. The Christian Patriots were 3-1 on the season. Check out the highlights from George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers welcomed the Howard Huskies for our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Huskies (4-0) entered scoring scoring 30 points per game and only giving up 10 points per game. The Panthers (3-1) beat Peach County 35-7 last week. This was the first region game for both teams. Perry shut out…
Family still searching for loved one who went missing in April.Freddie King was reported missing in April, still no sign of where he might be.MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon family is urging the community to help in the search of their loved one. We sat down with the family who says they need answers and your help. “Wayne where ever you…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– Macon-Bibb County announced this week, it donated several land parcels to the Ocmulgee Mounds Historic National Park. The 250 acres located off of Ocmulgee East Boulevard, is situated on the Ocmulgee Old Fields. According to the park service, it’s the most sacred site to the Muskogee Creek Tribe, and was the last place the tribe inhabited before they…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–Georgia Military College broke ground Friday, on a plan to renovate and expand one of its buildings for its preparatory school. Cadets have trained at Historic Wilder Hall for nearly the last 70 years. It will now serve as classroom space for GMC’s preparatory school. President of Georgia Military College, General (retired) William B. Caldwell IV, says this is…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation received a special exhibit for one of its older aircraft. It held a celebration event to showcase the acquisition of a fully working engine for its C-7A “Caribou”, a plane the museum has had since 1985. Nick Tcherniavsky is a member of the C7 Caribou Association. It’s a group of veterans…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us how a Foam Monster is made. Inside of the cup, there are two liquids. When they’re mixed together you’ll get to witness a chemical reaction. It’s all about matter which is anything that has mass and takes up space. Matter can exist in three states: solid, liquid and gas. You should begin…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The week six End Zone Game of the Week features a region matchup between the Perry Panthers and the Howard Huskies. The Panthers started this season with a heartbreaking one-point comeback loss to Houston County in our End Zone Game of the Week for week two. Since, the Panthers have defeated three straight quality opponents, outscoring…
Today was the first day of Autumn and in Middle Georgia that meant near-record high temps (98° in Macon!). A more fall-like pattern is on the way overnight tonight and into Friday as a cold front pushes through the area. Highs Friday will be limited to the low 80s and upper 70s for most of us with winds gusting to…
Stacey Abrams makes a stop in Macon to address the healthcare in the stateStacey Abrams MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey Abrams stopped in Macon Thursday to talk healthcare. She held a news conference at Daisy Park across from Atrium Health Navicent. According to Abrams, Governor Brian Kemp has closed several hospitals which are needed throughout…
Johnson County School District implements additional safety measure to stadiumJohnson County School DistrictWRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Johnson County School District has partnered with law enforcement to improve safety at the football stadium. Johnson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Watkins says his number one priority is keeping everyone safe. That’s why additional safety measures for the football stadium was a no-brainer….
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – September 22 marks the first day of fall, and Middle Georgians are getting ready for the festivities. Lane Southern Orchards in Peach County is among the businesses preparing for fall events. The director of marketing for Lane Southern Orchards, Wendy Barton, expects a higher attendance than in previous years. “We’re trying to get back in…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about a scam involving a man wrongfully claiming to be with Norton Antivirus and taking money from victims. According to HCSO, complaints have been received saying victims receive an email, appearing to come from Norton Antivirus, the email tells the victims that they owe money to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front arriving later this evening in Middle Georgia will bring cool and dry air ahead of the weekend. Today Today is the first day of fall, meaning that there is an equal amount of daylight and darkness across the globe. For us in Middle Georgia, we will barely notice the the change in day…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Memorial services for Carlos Estuardo Lara Cepeda Graves, age 17, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 23, 2022, in the Chan Stanley Memorial Chapel of Stanley Funeral Home and Crematory. Rev. Kevin Tanner will officiate. Carlos was born January 27, 2005, in Houston, Texas. He moved to East Dublin five years ago from Savannah. He…
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UPDATE (7:11 a.m. 9-22-2022) – The driver in this case has been identified as 31 year old Dale Watson of Macon Bibb. He is currently being held in the Bibb LEC on multiple charges. Once the GBI completes its investigation, the case will be given to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review. This is the 89th officer involved…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer football team has one of the FCS’s highest-scoring quarterback/wide receiver duos. Quarterback Fred Payton and wide receiver Ty James have connected for five touchdowns this season, which leads the FCS. James also has the second-highest receiving yards in the FCS, with 372. Last season, James had 611 receiving yards, and just through three games…