It was a sunny, but cool day in Middle Georgia as our highs warmed to the upper 60s. We will see a warmer day Tuesday across the area as high pressure pushes further east, keeping us clear as well. Tomorrow will start a trend of highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s, that should last through Thursday. After…
City of Dublin will soon see a new Fire StationNew Fire StationDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new fire station will soon serve residents of north Dublin. The first fire station, the Southside Fire Station, was built in 1972. The second, the Shamrock Station, was built in 1980. According to Dublin Fire Chief Matthew Cutler, the need for another station on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and as we watch the seasons change, we are also seeing a difference in the prices of food. “You really do have to stretch it a little further,” Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia President Kelvin Collins said. “And when you find the product, you have to pay a little more because…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Council for the Arts awarded a vibrant communities grant to the Museum of Aviation in Houston County. The $3,500 grant will go toward hosting the museum’s second ever “Beatles Tribute Show” and dinner. The Georgia Council for the Arts gives this grant out to bring art into different areas of Georgia. “This program…
Photo Credit to Laurens County Sheriff’s OfficeDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Chairman of the Dublin City Council is facing charges after an incident on a school bus involving an assault with a juvenile, according to the Dublin Police Department (DPD). An incident report from the DPD describes a situation that took place on Wednesday, November 10, around 2:33 p.m., where…
Milledgeville PoliceTwo shootings took place in Milledgeville Saturday. According to a release on the Milledgeville Police Department’s Facebook Page the department was called out to a shooting scene that took place around 3:30pm Saturday in the area of Swint Avenue and Broad Street. One victim sustained gunshot wounds and was transported by EMS to an area hospital. Then around 5:06pm,…
MACON, Georgia, (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Armed Robbery at the Circle K at 4314 PioNono Avenue. The incident occurred at around 10:00 p.m. Sunday night. The suspect was a male individual, and possibly armed. He entered the store and demanded money from the cash register. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, he fled the…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Panthers hosted the Hardaway Golden Hawks in the first round of the AAAA playoffs Friday night. The Panthers finished the regular season 9-1. The Golden Hawks finished the season 5-4. Here are the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Hardaway Golden Hawks, Herb…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Demons began their title defense against the Jonesboro Cardinals at McConnell-Talbert Stadium Friday. The #1 Demons (9-1) hosted a tough #3 seed Cardinals (7-3) team Friday night. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Jonesboro Cardinals, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, Tucker Sargent, warner robins demons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northeast Raiders hosted the Cook Hornets at Thompson Stadium Friday in a AA first round matchup. The Raiders (7-3) are a #2 seed, while the Hornets (5-5) are a #3 seed. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Cook Hornets, football, Northeast Raiders, Thompson Stadium, Tucker Sargent
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Trojans hosted a first round playoff game against the Morgan County Bulldogs Friday. The Trojans (6-3) are a #2 seed in AAA, while Morgan County (4-6) finished as a #3 seed. Here are the highlights from Trojan Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Morgan County Bulldogs,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bleckley County Royals welcomed the Early County Bobcats to Royal Stadium Friday night. The Royals finished the season undefeated in AA (10-0), while the Bobcats didn’t even reach .500 (4-5). Check out the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Bleckley County Royals, Early County Bobcats, football, Royal Stadium, Tucker…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Greyhounds welcomed the Griffin Bears to Greyhound Field Friday night. The Greyhounds (8-2) battled the Bears (4-5) in the first round of the playoffs. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Greyhound Field, Griffin Bears, jones county greyhounds, Tucker Sargent
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Platinum Riders Car Club is putting together its’ first ‘Stop the Violence’ event in Macon. Organizers say the goal is to provide opportunities and resources to stop violence in Macon-Bibb County. The event was originally brought forward after a former member of the Platinum Riders car club, lost their son to gun violence in the area….
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Baldwin High School needs your help in creating a more inclusive garden for its students. The Baldwin Grows garden was established in 2019, to teach students the importance of growing your own food. Now, the school is expanding it’s garden to make sure every student can access it. Aketi Mayweather is the Garden Project Manager, and says the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– There hasn’t been a circus in Macon since 2008. Performers say they’re ecstatic to be back in town. “It’s very nice to be performing again. When we don’t work it’s like, what do we do?” said Royal Hanneford Circus performer, Robert Zerbini. Royal Hanneford Circus is teaming up with the Al Sihah Shriners in Macon, to put…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you need low cost vet care, Island Breeze Animal Rescue is hosting a vet clinic Saturday. The clinic will provide rabies shots for $14, heartworm tests for $31, and free booster shots for cats or dogs. The rabies shot comes with a free microchip while supplies lasts. The founder of Island Breeze Animal Rescue, Crystal Vargas,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The 35th annual Festival of Trees is here just in time for the holiday season. The Museum of Arts and Sciences kicked off the exhibition on Wednesday. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the museum and allows them to provide affordable, dynamic, educational programming to the Middle Georgia community. We spoke with the Director of…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Sandersville Police Department made a social media post Friday announcing that 4 arrests had been made in connection to a shooting from October. According to the SPD, about a month prior to this, the Uniform Patrol Division of the SPD responded to a shooting in the Ferncrest Apartments and Northside Apartments on October 13, 2021,…
Rain showers are moving into Middle Georgia this evening associated with a cold front, that will be cooling us off just a bit. Behind the front we will see clearing skies and some dry air moving in just in time for sunrise. Friday will be another nice day in the area, as full sunshine settles in for the day…
On Wednesday, the Atlanta Falcons organization came down to the Robins Air Force Base to host a Salute to Service Youth Camp prior to Veterans day. This non-contact camp was for children 7 to 13-years-old of military active duty, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and contractors of Robins Air Force Base. The camp would teach athletes proper tackling techniques and…
Tent at Shops at River Place for the Salvation Army Angel Tree.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Every holiday season, the Salvation Army participates in its annual Angel Tree Program. The Angel Tree Program is a way for people to adopt a child’s Christmas gift wishes and donate to a family. The program runs from November 11 to December 6. “I’ts what…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )- More than 1.8 million Purple Hearts have been awarded in the United States since 1932. These special medals are only given to those wounded or killed in action. Dublin veteran Gus Albritton has been honored with three in his lifetime. “When I came back from Vietnam in Fort Hood, Texas, they had an award ceremony for…
Senator Raphael Warnock gives a press conference to talk about expanding affordable healthcare coverage.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Raphael Warnock spent time in Middle Georgia on Veterans Day. He started the day at Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, holding a news conference after a touro f the hospital that included a listening session with patients and healthcare providers. “What I…