BS Report: December 1st – The Dawgs are the Favorite

The battle for the SEC championship is fast approaching and the Dawgs are favored over the Tide going into the contest.

Georgia is favored over Alabama going into the the battle for the SEC championship. Bill Shanks discusses what weapons the Dawgs are bringing, and why they have a great chance of turning the tide this year. Categories: Sports

Staying warm this week

It has been a nice day in Middle Georgia with highs in the 70s and upper 60s, as well as plentiful sunshine. Through the rest of the week, warm air will be working its way back into the area. Highs for both Thursday and Friday will be warming into the mid 70s by the afternoon. Lows for the weekend will…

Warner Robins runoff sees big turnout, historic win

Warner Robins is starting a new chapter at the beginning of next year.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins is starting a new chapter at the beginning of next year. That’s when Mayor-Elect LaRhonda Patrick will take office. Patrick will make history as the first woman and person of color elected as Warner Robins’ mayor. Patrick says she feels empowered, but also has a strong sense of responsibility. “Certain barriers we thought…

A look behind downtown Macon’s Christmas Lights Extravaganza

Over the past five years, downtown Macon has become famous for its bold and bright Christmas light display.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over the past five years, downtown Macon has become famous for its bold and bright Christmas light display. With more than half a million lights on trees, bushes, and art installations, the display takes months to set up, but the most impressive part is that it’s all timed with music from local performers. “On the music…

Temple Beth Israel celebrates Hanukkah

Temple Beth Israel is joining in on celebrating Hanukkah this week

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Temple Beth Israel is joining in on celebrating Hanukkah this week. It will host a Sisterhood Hanukkah Dinner Friday night at 6. That will include Latkes, brisket, jelly donuts and a menorah lighting. Then on Saturday at 10 a.m., they’ll have their Young Family Hanukkah party, where you can get more latkes, decorate cookies and play…

CGTC Warner Robins campus getting first student housing complex

Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins campus will soon have a student housing complex.

Central Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins partners to construct student housingCGTCWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins campus will soon have a student housing complex. Construction is underway for the multi-million dollar facility, which is located on Sutherline Drive off Highway 96. College officials say they’re hoping the new addition will help to bring students together…

Search for suspect in R&T Mart burglary

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect wanted in connection to a commercial burglary that happened in the early hours of Monday, November 29, 2021. According to the BCSO, the suspect broke into the front of the R&T Mart at 4437 Columbus Road around 1:13 a.m. and took…

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY: Cardio and Core Circuit

(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Strapp joins 41NBC once more to bring you another Workout Wednesday, with the focus of this week being: your cardio and core muscles. These exercises come in 3 rounds with 3 sets in each- 45 seconds of work and 30 of rest in each set with a minute to a minute and a half of rest between…

Fatal crash in Laurens County on Tuesday involved 3 tractor trailers

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia State Patrol sent out an unfinished report on Wednesday December 1st, detailing the preliminary investigative findings concerning a crash that had happened a day before, involving 3 tractor trailers. According to the release, at 12:12 p.m. on November 30, 2021, the Georgia State Patrol Post 20 Dublin began investigating a fatal wreck on Interstate…

Milledgeville Grocer faces over $9K penalties for OSHA violations

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent out a press release November 30th concerning Johnnie McDade Grocery, a grocery store in Milledgeville, facing thousands of dollars in penalties after it was found that the employer failed to protect employees from exposure to coronavirus and other safety hazards. According to the release, inspectors found that the…

Heroin supplier to Middle Georgia sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The US Department of Justice sent out a release Wednesday concerning the sentencing of a primary supplier to a heroin distribution ring in Macon who was arrested in February of 2019. According to the release, 43 year-old Michael Duffy of Sandy Springs, Georgia, worked from the metro Atlanta area with others to distribute heroin to the…

70s return to Middle Georgia Wednesday

We started our warming trend today in Middle Georgia as highs warmed to the upper 60s. Tomorrow brings another nice day under high pressure, with sunshine and highs in the low 70s. Winds will be coming in from the southwest around 5-10 mph. Overnight lows tomorrow will be a bit warmer, mostly seeing temps drop into the 40s by Thursday…

Tips for picking out the perfect Christmas tree

Donald Watson has been a Christmas tree farmer for 45 years, so he knows a thing or two about having a "tree-mendous" Christmas.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Donald Watson has been a Christmas tree farmer for 45 years, so he knows a thing or two about having a “tree-mendous” Christmas. “The ones we’re growing, they are fresh,” he said. “In fact, we cut them fresh in the field, and we bring them back here.” His farm in Macon, Sandy Creek, grows hundreds of…

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center recognized for lowering pneumonia cases

The Veterans Health Administration recently recognized one dental hygienist at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin.

Carl Vinson VA medical center recognized for lowering pneumonia casesHappen ProgramDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — The Veterans Health Administration recently recognized one dental hygienist at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin. In September, Michelle Lord implemented the H.A.P.P.E.N program, which stands for Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Prevention by Engaging Nurses. The program was created to address the oral health…

Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation awards Jay’s Hope Foundation $10,000

It's Giving Tuesday, and one organization is giving hope to children battling cancer.

Jay’s Hope Foundation received 10,000 dollar donation Giving TuesdayMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — It’s Giving Tuesday, and one organization is giving hope to children battling cancer. The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, which focuses on helping children who are sick, decided to donate $10,000 to the Jay’s Hope Foundation. Jazmine Rozier, the Associate Field Marketing Manager with Dunkin’, says she is from…

Warner Robins Mayoral election results are in – LaRhonda Patrick wins

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — LaRhonda Patrick beats Mayor Randy Toms in tonight’s runoff election to become the new Mayor-Elect of Warner Robins. Houston County Board of Elections unofficial results show Patrick received 51.85% of the votes in the runoff election against the incumbent Randy Toms, who received 48.15% of the votes. According to the Board of Elections, these unofficial…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 22-26

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 22 and Friday, November 26, 2021.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 22 and Friday, November 26, 2021. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All scores between 76 and 85 are shown in orange. All scores between 86-99 are shown in black. All scores of…

Sunny and warm weather returns this week

It was a cool day across Middle Georgia, behind a cold front that passed through yesterday. Highs today only warmed to the low 60s for much of the area, but warmer weather is on the way for the week. Highs pressure continues to hang out with us, keeping it clear and warming Macon back to the mid 60s. In the…

Warner Robins leaders provide clarification on IRS tax issues

Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms and City Administrator David Corbin gave an update on the IRS tax lien and levy the city is facing.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms and City Administrator David Corbin gave an update on the IRS tax lien and levy the city is facing. The IRS placed a nearly $800,000 lien for reporting issues relating to the Affordable Care Act earlier this month. “You don’t know for a number of years that this may not…

Runoff for Warner Robins Mayor set for Tuesday

Mayor Randy Toms is seeking his third consecutive term, as he faces LaRhonda Patrick, a local attorney.

FileWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The runoff for the Warner Robins mayor’s race is Tuesday. Mayor Randy Toms is seeking his third consecutive term, as he faces LaRhonda Patrick in the runoff.  Patrick is a local attorney and currently serves as the city attorney for Fort Valley. Mayor Toms received 3,290 votes on November 2. Patrick got 3,197 votes. We spoke…

Milledgeville celebrates Hanukkah in downtown

This was the second year the city hosted a menorah lighting.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Milledgeville started the first night of Hanukkah with a menorah lighting Sunday. People gathered around a nine foot menorah on Hancock Street to see the first candle light up. They also sang songs and ate traditional food like potato latkes and doughnuts filled with jelly or custard. We spoke with Ellen Goodrich, who’s…

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosts food giveaway

It was the VA's seventh food giveaway but the first one that was open to the whole community.

Carl Vinson VA Medical hosts food giveawayFood GiveawayDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center partnered with Buckhorn Food Ministry Monday to give back to the community. They held a drive through food giveaway. Those in need picked up boxes of food items which included, chicken, vegetables, fruits and juice. It was the VA’s seventh food giveaway but…

Dublin High School naming basketball court after Dr. Anthony Jaroy Stuckey

Dublin High School wanted to do something special for Dr. Stuckey and his family.

Dublin High school honoring Dr. Stuckey with naming the basketball court in his nameDr. Stuckey DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — It’s been less than a year since Dr. Anthony Jaroy Stuckey, his wife and son died in a car accident. Dublin High School wanted to do something special for Dr. Stuckey and his family. “He was like a second father, because he…

FBI offers reward in search for Warner Robins bank robbery suspect

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation sent out a press release Monday concerning the search for the suspect behind the robbery, shooting, home invasion, and theft that took place on November 22.  The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for  information leading to the arrest of the man behind the armed robbery at…