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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 15-19

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 15 and Friday, November 19, 2021.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 15 and Friday, November 19, 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…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

New dog lodging opens in Warner Robins

Camp Bow Wow can keep more than 80 dogs at once. The facility is equipped with multiple play areas indoors and outside that are separated by size.
Cameron Branscomb,

Camp Bow Wow can keep more than 80 dogs at once. The facility is equipped with multiple play areas indoors and outside that are separated by size. “It’s always clean, my dogs are always here as long as the facility is clean and it’s safe than… then I know it’s going to be a perfect fit. and then also with…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Chilly start to the week in Middle Georgia

Cecilia Reeves,

  The week started out with rain, early this morning, but high pressure has moved in to help clear us out for the evening. Cold air will continue to filter in through the evening, expect our low temps to fall to around freezing by early Tuesday morning. The cold air mass will help to keep our temps mainly in the…

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Elections, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Early voting begins for Warner Robins mayoral runoff election

Early voting for the mayoral run off election in Warner Robins started Monday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Warner Robins Early Voting beginsEarly VotingWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting for the mayoral run off election in Warner Robins started Monday. The Houston County Board of Elections say voter turnout was high for the first day. Board of Elections leaders say it’s exciting to see so many people go out and vote. Voters can vote for either current…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Restaurant, law firm offering free meals for Bibb students this week

Overtyme Bar and Grill is partnering with a local law group to bring children free hot meals over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County students are on Thanksgiving Break, but they can still get a hot meal and winter items this week. That’s thanks to a partnership between Overtyme Bar and Grill and the Witherite Law Group. Parents brought their kids to Overtyme on Pio Nono Avenue Monday for games, activities and free lunches. The goal is to…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Governor’s Office of Highway safety announces ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign during Thanksgiving travel

Thanksgiving week is underway, and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety wants to ensure you have a safe trip on the road.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Highway safety while on the roadHighway SafetyMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Thanksgiving week is underway, and the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety wants to ensure you have a safe trip on the road. With 48 million people hitting the road this year and 1.6 million of those Georgians, safety is a top priority this week. That’s why the ‘Click or Ticket’ campaign is…
Sports

Weekend recap of Mercer Athletics

Four Mercer teams were in action this past weekend
Shaaz Peerani,

Mercer athletics had a busy weekend as four teams were in action. The women’s volleyball team faced off against Furman University in the first round of the SoCon tournament. Coming into this matchup, the Bears beat the Paladins 3-0 in their final regular-season game; however, the tournament game was much different. Furman went on to win 3-1 ending the No.1…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Motorcycle rider killed in crash on Rocky Creek Road, coroner confirms

A Macon man is dead after the motorcycle he was driving collided with another vehicle Monday afternoon.
Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is dead after the motorcycle he was driving collided with another vehicle Monday afternoon. It happened just after 4:45 at Rocky Creek Road and Lions Place. A Honda Accord, driven by a 24-year-old female, was making a left turn from Lions Place onto Rocky Creek Road when a Kawasaki Ninja ZX600, driven by…

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Crime, Featured, Twiggs County

Man shoots girlfriend in car, says she pointed the gun at him first

Haley Janes,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office sent out a release Monday November 22, 2021, concerning a shooting after a domestic altercation in a car. According to the release, 29 year-old Tevin Miles says that he and 24 year-old Tykeiria Moody were on their way home to the Atlanta area from Brunswick, Georgia when they had been having…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

WRPD responds to home invasion, car theft, and armed robbery shooting

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department sent out a release concerning an armed bank robbery and aggravated assault and home invasion that took place Monday morning, November 22, 2021. According to the release, officers from the WRPD were sent out in response to a home invasion that was taking place at the 100 block of West…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Armed robbery at Citgo on Bloomfield

41NBC Web Producer,

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place at 11:30 p.m. Friday at the Citgo Gas Station, located at 4224 Bloomfield Road. It was reported that a male subject entered the store with a firearm. He demanded money from the clerk. After getting an undisclosed amount of money he fled the store fled on…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Pio Nono Circle K robbed

41NBC Web Producer,

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place just after 04:00 a.m. Saturday at the Circle K located at 4314 Pio Nono Avenue. It was reported that a male subject entered the store demanding money. He was armed with a gun. After getting an undisclosed amount of money the suspect then fled on foot out…

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Mercer football to play for SoCon Title

Mercer faces ETSU in title game
Shaaz Peerani,

The Mercer football team has its sights set on its first ever Southern Conference football title. Mercer and ETSU are tied for first in the conference with one game remaining, and it just happens that the Bears close out their season against ETSU. The Bears are 7 and 2 with losses against University of Alabama and Virginia Military Institute. ETSU…
Sports

Northeast head coach is more than just a coach

Northeast football head coach Jeremy Wiggins is a father figure for players
Shaaz Peerani,

Northeast High School is headed to the quarterfinals of the GHSA AA football playoffs as they are coming off of a 26 to 20 victory over Haralson County. The Raiders are the only team in Bibb County to make it this far, and just three seasons ago, the Raiders finished the season 4-7, then 5-5 the next season. Over the…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County hosts Callaway in our Game of the Week

The Royals were looking to advance to the quarterfinals after coming a first round scare against Early County in which they erased a 16-point fourth quarter deficit to win 20-16.
Clayton Poulnott,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bleckley County Royals hosted the Callaway Cavaliers for the second round of the playoffs Friday night. The Royals were looking to advance to the quarterfinals after coming a first round scare against Early County in which they erased a 16-point fourth quarter deficit to win 20-16. Check out the highlights from Royal Stadium: Categories: End…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westfield hosts Brookwood

The Hornets came in scoring 37 points per game but giving up 27 points per game. The winner of this game would play Pinewood or Valwood.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Westfield Hornets took on the Brookwood Warriors Friday night in the second round of the playoffs. The Hornets came in scoring 37 points per game but giving up 27 points per game. The winner of this game would play Pinewood or Valwood. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Marvin Arrington Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Featured,…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Jones County hosts Eastside

The Greyhounds were looking to advance to the quarterfinals after a high scoring, 56-42 win over Griffin last week.
Clayton Poulnott,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds welcomed the Eastside Eagles to Greyhound Field Friday night. The Greyhounds were looking to advance to the quarterfinals after a high scoring, 56-42 win over Griffin last week. Here are the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Eastside Eagles, football, Greyhound Field, jones county greyhounds, Tucker Sargent

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry welcomes Flowery Branch

The Panthers had won six in a row and defeated Hardaway 31-12 last week.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Flowery Branch Falcons made a trip south to visit the Perry Panthers at Herb St. John Stadium. The Panthers had won six in a row and defeated Hardaway 31-12 last week. Check out the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Flowery Branch Falcons, football, Herb St. John Stadium, Perry Panthers,…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside hosts Douglas County

The Eagles were coming off of a dominating 35-3 win last week against Lakeside, Evans. The winner of this game would face Shiloh or Hughes.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northside Eagles hosted the Douglas County Tigers at McConnell-Talbert Stadium on Friday night. The Eagles were coming off of a dominating 35-3 win last week against Lakeside, Evans. The winner of this game would face Shiloh or Hughes. Check out the highlights from the game:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags:…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD hosts Mount Vernon

The FPD Vikings played host to the Mount Vernon Mustangs in a second round playoff matchup Friday.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings played host to the Mount Vernon Mustangs in a second round playoff matchup Friday. The Vikings had won seven in a row and beat Aquinas last week 21-14. Check out the highlights from George S. Johnson Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, fpd vikings, George S. Johnson…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Coroner: Teenager, man killed in separate shootings in Macon

The first homicide happened at Rice Place just west of downtown Macon. The second homicide happened at the church on Greentree Parkway in Lake Wildwood.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Two men in Macon are dead after two separate shootings Friday night. That’s according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The first homicide happened shortly after 7 o’clock in the 1200 block of Rice Place. Investigators say a 44-year-old man was found shot inside of a vehicle in the upper body. He was taken to Atrium Health Navicent,…
Crime, Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

2 arrested after high-speed in Monroe County

Speeds reached over 100 m.p.h. at times.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A man and woman are in the Monroe County Jail, after a traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase Friday afternoon around 4:15. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies were conducting a license and sobriety check on Highway 87 near mile marker 6, and requested the driver of a Chevrolet Avalanche to pullover to the side due to…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Lockerly in Lights is back for a second year

You can see the lights from inside the comfort of your car. The light display stretches for one mile.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Lockerly Arboretum in Milledgeville is getting into the Christmas spirit early this year. Lockerly in Lights is back, and organizers say they’re hoping to see more people come out this year. According to Jennifer Pollard, Executive Director for the organization, says last years event welcomed over 5,000 families. “We started it last year in response to covid-19, as…