National Geographic makes donation to FVSU in honor of ‘Critter Fixers’ stars

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – National Geographic makes a $50,000 donation to Fort Valley State University in honor of two TV star alums. The donation is in honor of Dr. Terrence Ferguson and Dr. Vernard Hodges. The veterinarians co-star in the show “Critter-Fixers: Country Vets.” Viewers see them encounter unique cases and care for animals between emergency visits to their…

Store clerk shot in back during Warner Robins armed robbery

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police are searching for the two men responsible for shooting a clerk during a Monday morning armed robbery. Officers responded to the 7-Star Food Mart on North Davis Drive just before 4:00 Monday morning. Officers say a store clerk was shot in the back while trying to run from two masked gunman. According…

Kick off the summer with this jerk shrimp cocktail

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Summer is arriving soon, and with that, the rise of cooking out and days at the pool with friends are sure to come along. Keeping cool and staying refreshed are important parts of enjoying the heat of the season, and award-winning private chef Scottie Johnson has the perfect recipe that combines hot and sweet that compliments…

Rant and Rave: May 20th – Braves Snore, Hawks Soar

It’s a story of highs and lows. As the Hawks prepare for their first playoff appearance in years, the Braves are struggling to win another series. What does the future hold for our Atlanta teams in 2021? Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss, this week. Categories: Sports

Staying dry and warming up to end the week

High pressure started to move closer towards Middle Georgia today, bringing in some dry air to the area. This helped to bring sunny skies and breezy conditions to the area today, and we won’t be seeing much of a change in the forecast through the weekend. Sunshine will be hanging around through the weekend and into next week as high…

It’s the Law: Georgia election lawsuits

Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney J Davis from James W. Davis and Associates joins 41NBC’s Shelby Coates for our weekly segment “It’s the Law.” Georgia election leaders are facing a new federal lawsuit over the state’s newly signed election reform laws. The most recent lawsuit claims Georgia’s new voting laws threaten voting rights, freedom of speech and the separation of…

Drive-thru vaccination clinic happening Saturday in Fort Valley

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A community partnership wants to provide COVID-19 vaccines to more people of color. The Greater Warner Robins-National Panhellenic Council is joining with Atrium Health Navicent to provide a free, drive-thru vaccination clinic on Saturday. “We’re hoping that families will choose to be vaccinated so our community can return to a pre-pandemic lifestyle,” said Dr. Donna…

BS Report: May 19th – Bad News Braves

This season so far has been a rough one for Braves fans and the team alike. Bad luck, bad calls, and bad decisions have plagued the Bravos leading up to Memorial day, But could there be light at the end of the tunnel? Bill Shanks breaks it all down this week. Categories: Sports

Staying dry Thursday

High pressure to our east brought in some showers to Middle Georgia this afternoon, but that is likely the last of rain we will see until the end of next week. Through the day tomorrow high pressure will start to center itself over the Carolinas which will bring dry air to Middle Georgia and take away our rain chances. High…