(41NBC/WMGT) — Troy Thompson sits down with Fitness Expert Deeric Williams to talk about keeping the biggest muscle on the body in shape- the butt. Williams shows a couple of different exercises to keep your rear in shape, including squats, which he says you can do 20 to 100 of a day around 3 times per week in order to…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– A former Peach County High School teacher is behind bars for texting one of his students. Peach County Sheriff Terry Deese, says 25-year-old Justin Akin was arrested Monday. Sheriff Deese says his office was contacted by the parents of a student on Friday, who say their 17-year-old daughter received inappropriate messages from Akin. He’s charged with…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– An arrest has been made following a bomb threat to Georgia College’s Maxwell Student Union (MSU) Wednesday around 8 a.m. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Georgia College Public Safety responded to the call and evacuated the building. A canine unit then searched the building and determined no explosive devices were inside. 28-year-old Wilson Harper Jr. of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– It will officially be winter in a couple of weeks, and your home might need a little extra care to get ready for the colder weather. This time of year can bring wind and hail damage, and even a pipe burst. American Family Insurance agent, Steven Stancil, says preparation is key to making sure your home is…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The holiday season is a special time of year. For kids with special needs though, it could mean disrupting their routine. Whitney Trapp is a behavioral analyst with Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center. She says it’s important to set expectations with family members before a holiday visit, like reminding them of habits that aren’t necessary to push…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Perry Holiday Light Hunt is back, and the city hopes you’ll add your display to the map too. They create the map each holiday season as a way to give residents and visitors a resource to find all the city’s Christmas and holiday lights. Right now there are about 25 light displays on the map, but…
Middle Georgia State University graduation MGAMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — It’s graduation time for seniors at Middle Georgia State University. A record number of students are walking the stage. A total of 800 of them are expected to graduate this year. The university is making graduation a little more special because this year by allowing students to sit with three family members…
Mayor Lester Miller outlines net steps in MVP InitiativeMacon Violence PreventionMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb leaders are moving into the next phase of the Macon Violence Prevention Initiative. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller and several other local leaders met Wednesday morning to discuss the next steps. The MVP initiative was created in June as a way to help combat violence in…
It has been a cloudy and much cooler day here in Middle Georgia, with highs limited to the upper 50s. Overnight we will see increasing rain chances, with the heaviest rain expected 6am-11am. By around lunchtime the rain will clear the area, and eventually we will see some clearing skies. Thursday will be a mostly dry day, so enjoy it…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Brightmark is moving ahead with plans to bring what they call, the world’s largest plastics recycling and renewal facility to Macon. Residents like Jill Neimark and Dr. Lindsay Holliday are some of the many residents expressing concerns on the impact it could have on the county’s air and water quality. Mark Wyzalek is the Director of Environmental…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, middle Georgia is in the green in terms of COVID-19 right now, but Michael Hokanson with the North Central Health District said these numbers might not stick around for much longer because of the new Omicron variant. “Hopefully with Omicron, with some of the information in the early…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— December 7, 2021, marks the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. To remember the lives lost during the attack, a ceremony was held at Georgia Military College. The lives of thousands were lost when Pearl Harbor was struck by the Japanese Navy Air Service. Now, William B. Caldwell IV, President of GMC, is telling the stories…
MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- Robert William Pryor was born December 14, 1921. He was 19-years-old when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Pryor recalled being in church and hearing over the radio what happened. Shortly after, he was drafted to join the military. He spent most of his time in India and China while overseas. After returning home, Pryor faced the racism that…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Fine Arts Winter Gala at Georgia Military College Prep School is back for it’s eighth year. The show is compiled of work by middle and high school students this semester. You can see art work created by those students, like drawings and sculptures. Each painting and drawing you see showcases several topics. Mark Weaver, Director of the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 29 and Friday, December 3, 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…
Homicide Update from the Sheriff’s OfficeBibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb officials and law enforcement came together Monday to clarify the number of deaths at the hands of others in the county this year. Bibb County Sheriff David Davis said there have been 52 homicides and 42 murders. “All murders are homicides, but not all homicides are murders,”…
Brightmark planned to build their plastics recycling plant on Walden road in South Macon.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— In June, Brightmark announced plans to bring the world’s largest advanced plastics recycling and renewal facility to Walden Road in Macon. Some residents are concerned about what Brightmark plans to produce, and the environmental impact it could have on the city. Jill Neimark, a…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators are investigating a shooting incident that occurred near the intersection of Napier Avenue and Birch Street, just before 7:00am Friday. It was reported that 31-year-old Roderick Reddick was discovered inside his vehicle ,suffering from a gunshot wound. Reddick was pronounced dead on scene by Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley. The circumstances surrounding this incident is being investigated….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The John Milledge Trojans played the Pinewood Patriots for the GISA AAA title Friday. The Trojans were trying to win their third consecutive state championship. They beat the Patriots 41-6 on September 3. Let’s go to Five Star Stadium at Mercer University for the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Five…
OCILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wilcox County Patriots went on the road to play the Irwin County Indians for a spot in the GHSA Class A Public championship game. The Patriots had lost eight in a row to the Indians and hadn’t won the state title since 2009. The Indians won the championship just two years ago. Bill Shanks has…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brentwood War Eagles battled the Terrell Academy Eagles Friday night at Mercer’s Five Star Stadium for the GISA AA title. The War Eagles were trying to win their first state title since 2003. Terrell Academy last won the state championship in 2009. Check out the highlights above. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s the holiday season and that means more shopping, but unfortunately more crime too. Lieutenant Tim James with the Sheriff’s Outreach Center says, criminals take advantage of this time of year because everyone is buying new things for the holidays. He says even though the holidays are a joyous time of year, it’s not the time to…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Baldwin County School District is celebrating a big accomplishment. Superintendent Dr. Noris Price is the 2021 Georgia Superintendent of the year. She was named one of four finalists earlier this year, and on Thursday night her hard work was recognized. We spoke with Dr. Price about the accomplishment. “I don’t think it really has hit me, it…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– 22 culinary students at Hutchings College and Career Academy in Macon can now have their cake and make it too, after graduating with food safety certifications. “My goal is to own my own restaurant and a bakery as well. This program helps with college classes and getting done with college faster,” said culinary student Kiajah Thomas. After…