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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 14-18

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 14 and Friday, March 18, 2022.
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, March 14 and Friday, March 18, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to…

Kirby Smart Speaks At The Macon Touchdown Club’s Annual Spring Jamboree
Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports

Kirby Smart speaks at the Macon Touchdown Club’s annual Spring Jamboree

UGA football head coach Kirby Smart served as the guest speaker.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — About five months from the start of the 2022 high school football season, the Macon Touchdown Club met today for the annual Spring Jamboree. The Spring Jamboree consists of yearly awards and scholarships being given to players and coaches. A list of the winners is below. This year’s guest speaker was UGA football head coach Kirby…

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Featured, Health, Local News, Taylor County, WMGT

Health concern in Taylor County leads to investigation

District Program Manager for the West Central Health District, Asante Hilts, said Tuberculosis is hard to spot at first.
Cameron Branscomb,

REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The West Central Health District is investigating a possible Tuberculosis outbreak, after a Reynolds City Council member reported a case on Friday. The exact location and who is infected is still currently unknown. District Program Manager for the West Central Health District, Asante Hilts, said Tuberculosis is hard to spot at first. “You don’t always know if…

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Bibb County, Cherry Blossom Festival, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Big crowds show up for first weekend of Cherry Blossom Festival

The 40th Cherry Blossom Festival is underway, and festival organizers say they are amazed at the turnout so far.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Cherry Blossom Festival Cherry Blossom FestivalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 40th Cherry Blossom Festival is underway, and festival organizers say they are amazed at the turnout so far. Festival planners want to remind people to be patient as lines form to get into Carolyn Crayton Park. If you plan to attend, you also need to keep in mind that there…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County Board of Commissioners approves recruitment bonuses for first responders

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Monroe County Board of Commissioners approves first responder bonusesBonusesFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Departments of Public Safety across Georgia are facing staffing shortages, and it’s no different for Monroe County. The Monroe County Board of Commissioners is hoping to fix the shortage. They’re implementing a $1,000 bonus to all public safety employees if they help recruit at least one person. Monroe…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, Recipes

The very first Milledgeville Burger Week is on its way

Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville will be getting its very own Burger Week for the first time this April. According to the Milledgeville Main Street and Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the GA Beef Board and DDA will be partnering with local restaurants in Milledgeville to offer specialty burgers for one week to the people of Baldwin County. 12 restaurants will…

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COVID-19, Crime, Featured, Monroe County

Four sentenced in Monroe County for COVID victim’s estate forgery from 2020

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people who were arrested for forgery in connection to the estate of a victim of COVID-19 in 2020 were sentenced last week. According to court documents from the Superior Court of Monroe County, Cynthia Merlyn Padgett, Mary Kathryn Stephens, Mark Oneal Cain, and Donna Michelle Nelson have all been found guilty of Forgery. These four…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Teen charged with assault after shooting 13 year-old brother

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An 18 year-old has been charged with aggravated assault after shooting his brother with a pistol. According to a release from the Warner Robins Police Department, Sunday morning, around 11:00 a.m. on March 20th, officers responded to the scene of a shooting on 206 Northlake Drive in Warner Robins. Officers found that the victim of…

Morning Business Report: Price Of Gasoline Continued To Move Lower Over The Weekend
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Price of gasoline continued to move lower over the weekend

Edward Smart,

Gasoline continued to move lower over the weekend after setting a record high a week ago. The average price on Sunday was $4.25 according to the latest numbers from AAA. Three of the largest credit reporting agencies are removing nearly 70% of medical debt from consumer credit reports. Canadian railways were halted after an impasse in contract negotiations between the…

Ask Angi: Preparing Your Garden For Spring
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Preparing Your Garden for Spring

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — With days getting longer as spring approaches, people are starting to spend more time outside and in their gardens. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk us through how to prepare our gardens for the season ahead. “A thriving garden can be really satisfying and can provide flowers, fruits and vegetables all summer…

Atlanta Motor Speedway Set To Host First Race Since Revamp
Across Georgia Sports, Sports

Atlanta Motor Speedway set to host first race since revamp

Folds of Honor Quiktrip 500 set for Sunday at 3 p.m.
Shaaz Peerani,

HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Atlanta Motor Speedway has gone through its first repave and reconfiguration since 1997, and this weekend, drivers and crew are ready to start their engines. “We’ve been working on this project for six months now. Actually about eight months now,” said Brandon Hutchison, Atlanta Motor Speedway general manager. “To see it come to fruition is something…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon’s Heritage Elementary hosts career day

Heritage Elementary School held a "Careers on Wheels" event on Friday. 
Cameron Branscomb,

Heritage Elementary Students on Careers on Wheels DayMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Heritage Elementary School held a “Careers on Wheels” event on Friday.  The elementary school brought in people from different career fields to show students what they do. Fire fighters, police officers, electricians and workers from other fields brought in their vehicles to show students. “It’s an opportunity for children…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins with wet start

The 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival began Friday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival Ribbon Cutting CeremonyCherry Blossom FestivalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — The 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival began Friday. Gates were scheduled to open at 11:30 a.m. at Carolyn Crayton Park, but weather conditions kept that from happening. The ribbon cutting ceremony still took place indoors at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Festival organizers and county…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Cherry Blossom Festival introduces new safety measures

The Cherry Blossom Festival has introduced a clear bag policy this year.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival has introduced a clear bag policy this year. Festival organizers say anyone without a clear bag will be turned away and asked to return the bag to their car. “We can take the clear bag, look at the one side, flip it over look at the other side, so yes safety measure…

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Bibb County, Cherry Blossom Festival, Local News, WMGT

Pink Pancake Breakfast set for Saturday as Cherry Blossom Festival begins

The annual Pink Pancake Breakfast will take place at Luther Williams Field in Macon on Saturday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Pink Pancake Breakfast kicks off tomorrowPink PancakesMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The annual Pink Pancake Breakfast will take place at Luther Williams Field in Macon on Saturday. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department hosts the event as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The fire department is partnering with the Macon Bacon to add some bacon with those pancakes. Adults pay $5…

Mom To Mom: Ice Gel
Entertainment, Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Ice Gel

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today we have a first aid hack that’s going to save you some money — we’re making DIY gel ice packs to help us be better prepared for injuries. The first thing you’re going to need are some reusable Ziploc bags, the reason why is because they’re a little bit more sturdier than the regular Ziploc bag. Plus,…

Morning Business Report: Movie Theatres To Screen Ukrainian Film Across U.s. With Proceeds To Relief Fund
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Movie theatres to screen Ukrainian film across U.S. with proceeds to relief fund

Edward Smart,

Amazon closed its $6.5 billion acquisition of the MGM movie and television studio. This gives Amazon Prime the right to all MGM films, including James Bond movies. Today, movie theatres across the country will screen Ukrainian film ‘The Guide’ with proceeds going to relief efforts for Ukraine. States are requiring students to take personal finance courses before they graduate. There…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Severe storms possible for the end of the week

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a beautiful day in Middle Georgia, which is a nice break considering the severe storms we had Wednesday. Another storm system will approach from the west Friday bringing the potential for severe storms by Friday afternoon. An area of storms ahead of a cold front will be influenced by a warm front, helping to drag in moisture…