When the Braves made their historic victory in Houston Bill Shanks was there. He talks to pitcher Kyle Wright about his feelings after the game. Categories: Sports
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin Braves welcomed the Perry Panthers for our Game of the Week Friday. The winner of this game would be 4-AAAA champion. The Panthers came into the game at 4-1 in the region. The Braves were undefeated at 5-0. Check out the highlights from Braves Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: baldwin…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Southwest Patriots hosted the Dodge County Indians Friday night in a 3-AA battle. The Indians (3-2 in 3-AA) were trying to advance to the playoffs next week, while the Patriots (1-4) were trying to play spoiler. Check out the highlights from Ed Defore Sports Complex. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, dodge…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northeast Raiders played their final regular season game at home against the Lamar County Trojans. The Raiders (4-1 in 3-AA) were trying grab the #2 seed for the playoffs and host a playoff game, while the Trojans (2-3) were trying to get the final playoff seed. Check out the highlights from Thompson Stadium. Categories: End…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Demons took on the Veterans Warhawks at McConnell-Talbert Stadium Friday night. The Demons were looking for the #2 seed in the playoffs, while the Warhawks were battling to stay alive for a playoff spot. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, Tucker…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Trojans went on the road for the final week of the regular season to take on the Central Chargers. The Trojans (5-1 in 2-AAA) were trying to grab the #2 seed and host at least one playoff game, while the Chargers (1-5) were trying to play spoiler. Let’s head to Henderson Stadium for…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Greyhounds hosted the Dutchtown Bulldogs at Greyhound Field Friday. Both teams come into the game undefeated (6-0) in 4-AAAAA. The winner of this game would be region champ and get a #1 seed in the playoffs. Let’s get to the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Dutchtown Bulldogs,…
The Atlanta Braves fans were out in downtown Atlanta to celebrate the first World Series title since 1995. The Braves championship parade began in downtown Atlanta and finished in Truist Park where they had a trophy presentation and performances from Ludacris and Big Boi. Fans of all ages came to celebrate: some who witnessed the 1995 championship and some who…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Acting District Attorney for Houston County, William Kendall, took on his current role more than two months ago. Kendall was serving as Chief Assistant District Attorney at the time of former D.A. George Hartwig’s retirement announcement. When he took over, Kendall says there were about eight people working in the office. Four of them were attorney’s with…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The 16th Annual Old Book Sale is happening right now in Houston County. The Houston County Friends of the Library hasn’t been able to host the sale for two and a half years, and they’re excited to finally be back. The sale began Thursday with 90,000 books, and they still have many books available for purchase. Genres…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tommy’s Bakery and Cafe created an apple fritter burger for Macon Burger Week. During MBW, local restaurants create specialty burgers that aren’t on the regular menu. Customers can then vote for their favorite burgers online to determine a winner. In past entries, the bakery used doughnut buns. However, when MBW organizers added a new category for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Critical Care for Animal Angels is holding its annual Holiday Silent Auction Friday, November 5th. The non-profit, volunteer-based organization rescues homeless, injured or sick dogs from high-kill shelters in Georgia. Dogs are also rescued from puppy mills and dog-fighting rings. CCAA uses the annual fundraiser to help provide medical care and other basic needs for the…
The BIG SATT burger from Satterfield’s. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Satterfield’s created the “Big SATT” burger for Macon Burger Week. During MBW, local restaurants create specialty burgers for their customers that aren’t on the regular menu. Then, customers vote for their favorite burgers online to determine a winner. Satterfield’s is the only participating restaurant that entered a smoked burger. Owner/Operator Ben…
Bill Shanks interviews Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies shortly after their World Championship win. Hear what Ozzie has to say about losing Acuña, bringing in new players, and how the team managed to bounce back and more. Categories: Sports
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— East Laurens High School is dealing with a tragic loss. According to the Laurens County School District’s Facebook Page, ELHS Senior Breanna Dice, died in car accident Friday morning. The post went on to say: “Breanna’s kind spirit touched the hearts of everyone she knew. She had been a member of the Band of Gold since 6th…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriffs Office is clarifying what happened Tuesday night following several social media posts. The posts stated there were armed robberies and potential kidnappings in the Vineville and Ridge avenue areas. One of the calls they received came from Ridge avenue. Residents claimed they saw a suspicious car potentially following a female jogger. The other…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The State Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee met Thursday to discuss the new congressional map. The map sets your voting district. State Senator John F. Kennedy is the chair of the committee. He explained how the map changed from the one that’s currently in use. He says districts have to be around the same size. According to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The downtown Macon Christmas lights show is back for its fifth year. This year, the light show spans nearly five blocks including parts of Poplar and Cherry Streets. The show starts on Friday, November 26. Bryan Nichols, organizer of the event, teamed with local music group Macon Pops again for all the sounds you’ll hear during the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb is preparing to host its first Veterans Day parade Sunday. The man in charge of making the floats says he’s looking forward to bringing this celebration to the community. Kip Dingler has been making parade floats for more than 40 years after taking over the family business from his father. He says it’s always fun…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Brown Oaks Farm in Byron will host its very first fundraiser this Saturday at 3380 Marshall Mill Road in Byron. The farm rescues and rehabilitates horses from all over Georgia through the Department of Agriculture. The event will have burgers, hotdogs, pony rides, and training demonstrations. Tania Brown, owner of Brown Oaks hopes the community will come…
It has been a cold day in Middle Georgia with mostly cloudy skies sticking around for most of the day, but rain held off for most of the day. We will also be seeing a system from the Gulf of Mexico push north, brining a chance of rain by the afternoon. Overnight Friday and into Saturday morning, a cold rain…
Photo Credit to Bibb County School DistrictMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Information concerning the cause of death of 15 year-old Southwest Highschool student Joshua Ivory Jr. that happened after a football practice in July has been released by medical examiners at the GBI crime lab that performed the autopsy. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says that examiners found Ivory’s death did…
The “This Year’s Winner” burger created by Buffalo’s Cafe. Photo Courtesy of Macon Burger Week.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Buffalo’s Cafe created the “This Year’s Winner” burger for Macon Burger Week. During MBW, local restaurants create specialty burgers for their customers that aren’t on the regular menu. Then, customers vote for their favorite burgers online to determine a winner. General manager Alex…
Is it real or are we all dreaming? The Braves have won the World Series for the first time in 26 years! Bill Shanks was following the series from the start and reports from Houston to recap this nightmare season with a fairy-tale ending. Categories: Sports