Americans’ satisfaction with most aspects of society and government has plummeted over the past couple of years, according to a survey released by Gallup. A new bipartisan bill aims to allow truckers to get their licenses quicker. More millennials regret buying their first home. Many new homeowners felt they had overpaid and were rushed to make a purchase. The restaurant…
Photo courtesy of VH1.SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – $100,000, and a drag superstar title, is on the line for a Hancock County native competing on Ru Paul’s Drag Race. After nine years of doing drag, Angeria Paris Van Michaels auditioned for season 14 of Drag Race. Unlike many competitors, producers selected Van Michaels to join the cast on her first try….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front will bring heavy rain and strong winds to Middle Georgia tonight and much of tomorrow. Today Cloudy skies will dominate the Peach State again today as a massive storm system continues to slowly trek eastward across the US. Rain will slowly make its way southeastward through the state today, but all Middle Georgia…
Man found guilty in DouglasvilleMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Milledgeville pastor who was participating in missionary work in Uganda, pleaded guilty in court today for sexually assaulting a girl under the care of his church. 44-year-old Eric Tuininga, pleaded guilty to engaging in illicit sexual conduct in foreign places. Tuininga faces a maximum of 30 years in prison, followed…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man convicted for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking network was sentenced to 35 years for his crimes. On Wednesday, 34-year-old Roderick Chester was found guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Chester was one of 19 charged after…
No good news in sight for baseball fans as spring approaches and the MLB lockout shows no signs of stopping. Bill Shanks has some facts and feeling to share on the matter this week. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, baseball-lockout, braves, MLB
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — When registering a vehicle Georgia now, a Form T-22B may be required. The form certifies a law enforcement officer has inspected the vehicles identification number. The inspection ensures the vehicle has not been reported stolen, and the affixed vehicle number matches the title/bill of sale. Beginning Monday, February 7, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is changing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three suspects are wanted in connection with a financial transaction card fraud investigation. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding the individuals in the photos attached, who used a stolen debit card and credit card on January 11th to spend around $800 at the Walmart on Gray Highway. The owner…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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 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, 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…
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, …
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…
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 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…
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
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,…