Six Warner Robins Demons sign their letters of intent to play football in college

Warner Robins has a total of 10 athletes continuing their football careers in college.

The Warner Robins Demons have six more football players from their state title team signing their National Letter of Intent to continue their football careers in college. The Demons had four sign in the fall, making it a total of 10 student-athletes earning a free education in university. JaFrederick Perry is headed to Jacksonville State Univeristy. Christon Lane and Deuce…

18 Perry Panthers sign their NLI to continue their athletic careers

Perry High School has 18 student-athletes sign on National Signing Day

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Unlike last year’s zero signees, it was a different scene at Perry High School as 18 Panthers signed their National Letter of Intent on National Signing Day Wednesday. One volleyball, one softball, five baseball and 11 football student-athletes will be continuing their academic and athletic careers in college. Reagan Hughes will continue her softball career at…

John Milledge’s Myles Todd signs with Gordon State

Coach J.T. Wall's John Milledge Academy Trojans are coming off yet another state title this past season, and senior Myles Todd has played a big part in the Trojans' run.

Photo: John Milledge Academy FootballMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Coach J.T. Wall’s John Milledge Academy Trojans are coming off yet another state title this past season, and senior Myles Todd has played a big part in the Trojans’ run. Todd signed with Gordon State College in Barnesville on National Signing Day Wednesday. The 2021 JMA Trojans went 12-0, beating Pinewood Christian…

2 Mary Persons seniors sign letters of intent to play college football

Two Mary Persons High School Bulldogs signed letters of intent on National Signing Day Wednesday.

Photo: Mary Persons FootballFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Mary Persons High School Bulldogs signed letters of intent on National Signing Day Wednesday. Austin Starr will play for Wingate University and Jarvis Germany will stay in Middle Georgia and play for Georgia Military College. The 2021 Mary Persons Bulldogs went 7-4, falling in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs….

6 more Peach County Trojans sign letters of intent

Peach County High School always has a long list of players signing letters of intent, and that was the case again for National Signing Day Wednesday.

Photo: Peach County High School Principal Ken Hartley (@PeachPrincipal1)FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County High School always has a long list of players signing letters of intent, and that was the case again for National Signing Day Wednesday. Six Trojans were part of a ceremony in Fort Valley. Mason Maddox, Marcellus Pope and Jamond James will all stay in…

Middle Georgia ‘Peeping Tom’ withdraws guilty plea

A man serving time for a 2015 "Peeping Tom" and eavesdropping case withdrew his guilty plea in a Houston County Court Wednesday.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man serving time for a 2015 “Peeping Tom” and eavesdropping case withdrew his guilty plea in a Houston County Court Wednesday. Robert Barlow appeared via a Zoom call from the Coffee County Correctional Facility. Barlow filed a Habeus Action that found his original sentencing was void. According to Judge Katherine Lumsden, she was supposed to…

Senate Bill 226 would remove ‘obscene items’ from school libraries

Governor Brian Kemp is backing legislation that would make it easier for parents to get books in their child's school district banned.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth County School District in Cumming released a list of eight books Monday that are now banned from all school libraries within the school district. That same day, Governor Brian Kemp visited the schools to speak about his educational goals for this year. Governor Kemp said banning ‘obscene items’ from schools is one of his…

5 Northside Eagles sign on National Signing Day

Five Northside Eagles signed their letters of intent on National Signing Day Wednesday.

Photo: Northside FootballWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Five Northside Eagles signed their letters of intent on National Signing Day Wednesday. Four of them will stay in Georgia, and the fifth won’t be far away. Demarcus Allen is heading to LaGrange College. Centavious Lowe, Micah Thurmond and Cameran Brown will all go to West Georgia, and AJ Whitehead will play for…

Piedmont Macon to start new behavioral program for teenagers

The program will allow teens to receive therapy in a group setting, which makes the therapy a lot more interactive than a one-on-one session.

Piedmont Macon to open new ‘Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program.’Piedmont Behavioral HealthMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon’s Behavioral Health is opening an ‘Intensive Outpatient Program’ in Warner Robins. The program will help teens who experience emotional or behavioral issues. Sandra Gardner is the Clinical Operations Director with Piedmont Macon. She says the need for the program was evident once the pandemic hit….

Warner Robins Senior Center quilting class gets creative

Quilting might be a lost art for most, but not for the ladies at the Warner Robins Senior Center.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Quilting might be a lost art for most, but not for the ladies at the Warner Robins Senior Center. Becky Elliott is the lead quilter for the Wednesday quilting class. They’re not just making quilts for their families, they’re making them for strangers, too. “Wherever people need quilts we’ll give them,” she said. Sue Giddens…

Northeast High School has 8 commit on National Signing Day

Head football coach Jeremy Wiggins said he wasn't surprised about the amount of signings, calling it a "plan in motion."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northeast Raiders had eight players sign scholarships on National Signing Day Wednesday. Donnie Brown, Tyler Terry, Jaylon Stephens, Travion Solomon, D’icey Hopkins, Zion Odoms, Roderick Hill, and Brian Dennis all signed letters of intent. Head football coach Jeremy Wiggins said he wasn’t surprised about the amount of signings, calling it a “plan in motion.” Brown, …

Thursday brings 70s and the return of rain

We were stuck in the clouds for most of the day across Middle Georgia, but that didn’t stop us from warming into the 70s and upper 60s. Clouds across the area will keep us warm tonight with lows only falling to the mid 50s. A few showers will be possible both overnight and into tomorrow afternoon, although we are not…

2 Central High School athletes make college decision

Jha'rius Evans will play at Lenoir-Rhyne in North Carolina. Martin Caines signed with Central State University in Ohio.

Martin Caine gives a commitment speech after signing his contractMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday was National Signing Day for high school athletes, and two Central High School student-athletes made their college commitments official. Jha’rius Evans, who played quarterback, receiver and safety at Central, will play at Lenoir-Rhyne in North Carolina. His teammate, Martin Caines, who played on the offensive line,…

Tech Report: Google parent company sees huge gains from last year, government to look into Activision

Tech Report Headlines Alphabet, the parent company of Google, sees huge gains from sales from this past year. The government looks to evaluate Microsoft’s recent multibillion-dollar purchase of Activision. General Motors sets its expectations to $13 billion or more by the end of 2022. An experimental roadway is under construction for possibly the world’s first self-charging car. Categories: Tech Report…

Morning Business Report: Millions of Americans who left work force in 2020 yet to return

The Labor Department says businesses have struggled for months to hire and retain enough workers due to consumer demands. Movie theatres see profits at pre-COVID levels. Amusement park operator Cedar Fair says it looks to merge with SeaWorld for $3.4 billion. Categories: Morning Business Report Tags: covid, Jane King, labor department, Morning Business Report, seaworld

Cloudy skies return for Groundhog Day in Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An abundance of cloud cover made its way into the Peach State overnight and into this morning. Today Today is Groundhog Day, and it began with a blanket of clouds over much of Georgia. If you know anything about Groundhog Day in Georgia then you are likely aware of General Beauregard Lee, the Groundhog in Jackson,…

Hooked on Science: Capture Your Shadow

(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week how to capture a shadow! Using a glow in the dark board, Lindsey turns off all the lights and places his hand down on the board. Grabbing a flashlight, he shines the light over his hand lifting the flashlight to reveal a shadow of his hand! It’s actually called a…

Mercer men’s basketball defeats Wofford 67 to 62

Jalen Johnson leads the Bears with 21 points.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Mercer men’s basketball team came off of a 3o-point loss to Furman this past Saturday and hosted the Wofford Terriers last night, looking to bounce back. With the game tied at 60 with 40 seconds remaining, graduate student Jalen Johnson hit a dagger three-pointer to give the Bears the lead, which ended up getting them the…

Feb. 1 Middle Georgia high school basketball scores

High school basketball scores from around Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —With just two weeks remaining in the regular season, many matchups tonight consist of rematches from earlier this season. Here’s a few scores from around Middle Georgia: Girls Scores Peach County defeat Upson-Lee 69-32 Tattnall Square Academy defeat FPD 48-41 Westside defeat Rutland 62-11 West Laurens defeat Dublin 56-48 Howard defeat Perry 44-27 Northeast defeat Bleckley Co…

Warming trend continues Wednesday

It was another warm day in Middle Georgia with highs in the 70s and upper 60s. Overnight we will be seeing an increase in our cloud cover, keeping our lows warmer than normal, in the 40s. Wednesday will be another warm day with highs in the low 70s and breezy conditions. This nice day will set us up for a…

Hancock County’s COVID-19 death rate among state’s highest

The Hancock County Health Department is hoping to hire more staff to help mitigate COVID.

SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Status Report for February 1, one in every 104 people in Hancock County have died from COVID-19. The county of 8,193 residents has recorded 79 COVID-19 related deaths. Michael Hokanson with the North Central Health District says this rate is alarming. “It is on the higher end…

Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning elects new Executive Director

Jeffrey Ruggieri will replace Jim Thomas, who served as Executive Director for 37 years.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted in favor of its next Executive Director.  Jeffrey Ruggieri will replace Jim Thomas, who served as Executive Director for 37 years. Thomas was supposed to retire at the end of the year, but due to not having a replacement, he agreed to hold the position until it was filled….

MGA campus improvements already paying off

Middle Georgia State University recently invested in several campus updates, and it's already paying off.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia State University recently invested in several campus updates, and it’s already paying off. The school saw a 20% higher application rate for the fall semester compared to the same time last year. The upgrades included new signage at the Macon campus, which is visible from I-475. “We have over 22 million vehicles going up…

StARTup Studios selling beanies to benefit Brookdale Warming Center

A local art studio is selling handmade beanies, and profits will benefit the Brookdale Warming Center.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A local art studio is selling handmade beanies, and profits will benefit the Brookdale Warming Center. Yen-Ting Beck, the co-owner of StARTup Studios, says her mom who lives in Taiwan started sending knitted beanies along with masks at the start of the pandemic. They had so many they decided to sell them. A second artist from…