Warner Robins
Featured, Houston County, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Runoff for Warner Robins Mayor set for Tuesday

Mayor Randy Toms is seeking his third consecutive term, as he faces LaRhonda Patrick, a local attorney.
Ariel Schiller,

FileWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The runoff for the Warner Robins mayor’s race is Tuesday. Mayor Randy Toms is seeking his third consecutive term, as he faces LaRhonda Patrick in the runoff.  Patrick is a local attorney and currently serves as the city attorney for Fort Valley. Mayor Toms received 3,290 votes on November 2. Patrick got 3,197 votes. We spoke…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Lifestyle, Local News, WMGT

Milledgeville celebrates Hanukkah in downtown

This was the second year the city hosted a menorah lighting.
Ariel Schiller,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Milledgeville started the first night of Hanukkah with a menorah lighting Sunday. People gathered around a nine foot menorah on Hancock Street to see the first candle light up. They also sang songs and ate traditional food like potato latkes and doughnuts filled with jelly or custard. We spoke with Ellen Goodrich, who’s…

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Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosts food giveaway

It was the VA's seventh food giveaway but the first one that was open to the whole community.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Carl Vinson VA Medical hosts food giveawayFood GiveawayDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center partnered with Buckhorn Food Ministry Monday to give back to the community. They held a drive through food giveaway. Those in need picked up boxes of food items which included, chicken, vegetables, fruits and juice. It was the VA’s seventh food giveaway but…

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Education, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Dublin High School naming basketball court after Dr. Anthony Jaroy Stuckey

Dublin High School wanted to do something special for Dr. Stuckey and his family.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Dublin High school honoring Dr. Stuckey with naming the basketball court in his nameDr. Stuckey DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — It’s been less than a year since Dr. Anthony Jaroy Stuckey, his wife and son died in a car accident. Dublin High School wanted to do something special for Dr. Stuckey and his family. “He was like a second father, because he…

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Crime, Featured, Houston County, Local News

FBI offers reward in search for Warner Robins bank robbery suspect

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation sent out a press release Monday concerning the search for the suspect behind the robbery, shooting, home invasion, and theft that took place on November 22.  The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for  information leading to the arrest of the man behind the armed robbery at…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Monroe County Fire station burns

41NBC Web Producer,

Saturday night Monroe County Emergency Services Station 10 at 50 Evans Road in Smarr suffered major damage in a fire. That’s according to the Monroe County Emergency Services Facebook page. No personnel were in Station 10 at the time of the fire but a 2001 model Freightliner pumper truck parked in the station suffered major damage. That truck had been…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Woman struck and killed by car on Millerfield Rd

41NBC Web Producer,

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred at the 1900 block of Millerfield Road just before its intersection with Jeffersonville Road. The incident was called into Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 6:47 a.m. Sunday morning. It was reported that 60-year-old Debbie Pearson, of Macon, was fatally struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Millerfield Road…
Crime, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Juvenile son arrested after aggravated assault leaves father in critical condition

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE (12/02) — The BCSO sent out a release on Thursday concerning the arrest of the juvenile son of Allan Purser, who was located in Dodge County. The juvenile is being charged with Aggravated Assault and has been taken to the Cadwell RYDC. The father, Purser, is still in critical but stable condition at the hospital. The Bibb County Sheriff’s…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge welcomes Tiftarea

The Trojans are looking to advance to the semifinals coming off of a 42-6 win over Bulloch Academy last week.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The John Milledge Trojans hosted the Tiftarea Panthers on Friday night at Trojan Field. The Trojans are looking to advance to the semifinals coming off of a 42-6 win over Bulloch Academy last week.  The Panthers come into the game at 6-5 on the season. Here are the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Jones County hosts Warner Robins for our GOTW

The Jones County Greyhounds welcomed the Warner Robins Demons with a spot in the semifinals on the line.
Clayton Poulnott,

GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Greyhounds welcomed the Warner Robins Demons with a spot in the semifinals on the line. The Greyhounds coming up a second high scoring victory last week against Eastside 66-42. The Demons won in a nail biter last week against Cartersville 24-17. Check out the highlights from Greyhound Field. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports,…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Manchester visits Wilcox County

The Patriots coming off of an exciting overtime victory over Trion 22-21.
Clayton Poulnott,

ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Wilcox County Patriots hosted the Manchester Blue Devils on Friday night. The Patriots coming off of an exciting overtime victory over Trion 22-21. The Blue Devils also won in overtime last week against McIntosh County Academy 19-13. Here are the highlights from Donnie Clark Stadium. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks,…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD hosts Prince Avenue

Both teams come into this game with shutout victories. The Vikings won 31-0 last week over Vernon, while Prince Avenue beat Brookstone 52-0.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The FPD Vikings face a tough challenge in the Prince Avenue Wolverines at Austin Childers Field on Friday night. Both teams come into this game with shutout victories. The Vikings won 31-0 last week over Vernon, while Prince Avenue beat Brookstone 52-0. Here are the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Austin Childers Field,…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Cedartown travels to Perry

The Panthers won big against against Flowery Branch 42-7. Cedartown beat Cairo 48-14.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Panthers are looking to advance to the semifinals, but have to go through the Cedartown Bulldogs first. Both teams have double digit wins at this point in the season. The Panthers won big against against Flowery Branch 42-7. The Bulldogs beat Cairo 48-14. Here are the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium. Categories: End…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Main Street Christmas Light Extravaganza is back

The show is composed of half a million lights synced to local music.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— With Thanksgiving in the rear view, it’s now time to celebrate Christmas. The Main Street Christmas Extravaganza light show began its fifth year Friday night. Macon Pops started the night with a free concert that was in sync with the lights on Poplar Street. The show is composed of half a million lights synced to local music. In…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Man hit, killed in west Macon

According to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones, the victim was hit on Thomaston road near Jack's Saw Shop just after 9 p.m.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A man is dead after being hit by a car in west Macon Friday night. According to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones, the 26-year-old man was hit on Thomaston Road near Jack’s Saw Shop just after 9 p.m. Jones says the car did stop after hitting the victim, but he died at the scene. The Bibb County Sheriff’s…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Golf tournament raises money for Brookdale Warming Center

The proceeds will go towards day to day operations.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON,Ga(41NBC/WMGT)-  The Bowden Golf Course in Macon and United Way of Central Georgia, teamed up to present the first ever Birdies for Brooksdale tournament.  Money raised by the tournament is going to the Brookdale Warming Center in Macon. Proceeds will go towards day to day operations. CEO of United Way of Central Georgia, George McCanless, says the organization helps people…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Greenwood Bottom opens up new shopping plaza

"We needed something going on in our neighborhood that represented us and looked like us."
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON,Ga(41NBC/WMGT)- Greenwood Bottom opened up its new shopping plaza. This new shopping center is set to serve a community the owner says was desperately needed to represent the community. “We needed something going on in our neighborhood that represented us and looked like us and I’m just glad that I could be a part of bringing that to downtown Macon…
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Driver dies in wrong-way crash in Laurens County

A Chevrolet Impala was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes.
Shelby Coates,

photo courtesy of MGNDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that happened Thanksgiving night in Laurens County. According to an incident report, just before 10:00pm, troopers responded to a reckless, wrong way driver on Interstate 16. Reports show that a Chevrolet Impala was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of the interstate. While in route,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Veteran helps community by handing out Thanksgiving meals

“It's about service you know it's about helping those others and I also spent time in the military so for my 20 years before I retired I've served this country."
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Ga(41NBC/WMGT)- Charles Jackson has been handing out Thanksgiving meals to the Middle Georgia community for 25 years. Charles Jackson is a Steward at the Greater Tabernacle Church and a retired military vet. He says serving has always been something that comes naturally to him. “It’s about service you know it’s about helping those others and I also spent time…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Middle Georgia law firm provides Thanksgiving meals

President of the Macon office for Forrest B. Johnson and Associates says helping others is a reward in itself.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON,Ga(41NBC/WMGT)- Forrest B. Johnson and Associates held a Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway at the CrackerBarrel on Eisenhower in Macon today. The giveaway started at 11:00 a.m., but some were out waiting as early as 9:00 a.m. The giveaway was drive through and walk up only.  People could grab as many plates as they wanted. President of the Macon office for Forrest B….

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Piedmont Macon bringing awareness to Lung Cancer

Piedmont Macon has offered low dose CT lung screening to patients for several years now. Doctors with the hospital say it has helped to decrease lung cancer deaths by up to 20 percent.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Lung Cancer is the leading cause of death compared to other cancers. That’s why Piedmont Macon is hoping to save lives by bringing awareness to the disease. November is lung cancer awareness month, and Piedmont Macon is hoping to get the word out. “The problem with lung cancer is it doesn’t give people symptoms until it gets very…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Flint Energies: Power restored, possible power blinks in Houston County

More than 2,000 Flint Energies customer were without power Thanksgiving morning
Shelby Coates,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Flint Energies reports power has been restored to a substation that left thousands of customers without power Thanksgiving morning. Thursday morning, Flint Energies posted to Facebook saying 2,372 members were without power due to a Georgia Power equipment failure that deenergized Flint’s north Centerville substation. Flint Energies says the power is on for all customers…

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Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Local doctors give advice on how to avoid overeating at Thanksgiving

Dietitians warn that you should watch your portions this holiday season.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– As we prepare for all of the Thanksgiving food, some of you may be getting your sweatpants out. Local health experts though, want to warn you that may not be the best thing . According to the Calorie Count Council, people take in between 3,000 and 4,500 calories on average at Thanksgiving celebrations. That’s about 1000 calories…