Crisis Line and Safe House of Middle Georgia, partners host annual domestic violence vigil

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Crisis Line and Safe House of Middle Georgia partnered with the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia to host its annual domestic violence candlelight vigil. The vigil was held to being awareness to the tragic issue of domestic vioence in hopes of stopping it from happening again. Some of those in attendance shared their stories, and spoke about those…

Perry Chamber of Commerce recaps year with state of the community luncheon

The Perry Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual state of the community event Tuesday afternoon.

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual state of the community event Tuesday afternoon. The chamber brought leaders from several organizations together to discuss what’s happening in the community. This year’s event was hosted in-person after it was held virtually in 2020. “With all these people that come to hear this, a lot of times this…

‘The Lee and Hayley Show’ stops in Middle Georgia

The Lee and Hayley Show is a new program that airs at 3:00p.m. on 41NBC

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Lee and Hayley Show is a new program that airs at 3:00p.m. on 41NBC. Hosts Lee and Hayley are are taking their high-energy show on the road. Tuesday they stopped in Macon to see the sights and sounds of Middle Georgia. That includes a stop at the Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House….

New businesses coming to Thomaston Road

New businesses are flocking to the west side of Macon—specifically on Thomaston Road. It's an area that once seem to be abandoned.

    MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New businesses are flocking to the west side of Macon—specifically on Thomaston Road. It’s an area that once seem to be abandoned. Business is growing in the Tobesofkee Crossing Shopping Center. From Graffiti’s Pizza to Sakura Poke & Hibachi, a new Cake n’ Shake, and even a Peach Cobbler Cafe, residents will have plenty…

Long-term lane closure on Eisenhower Parkway for roundabout project

(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced that there will be a long-term lane closure starting Friday October 29, 2021, on Eisenhower Parkway at Fulton Mill Road as the contractor for the project is working on building a roundabout at the intersection. According to GDOT, one lane of traffic in each direction will be closed for 6…

GA 247 Opens one lane back up at “Eight Bridges” Project

(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Transportation sent out a release Monday announcing that one lane in each direction would be opened back up on GA 247 at the site of the “Eight Bridges” project by 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021. GDOT says construction crews have been making necessary modifications to work completed at the site, including jacking one…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 18-22

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 18 and Friday, October 22, 2021.

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 18 and Friday, October 22, 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…

Dublin City Schools offer free dental screenings

Students were offered dental screenings to check for cavities, gum issues, and absessed teeth just before Halloween.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)–  Students in Dublin City Schools got their teeth checked just in time for Halloween. The school screenings are part of the Rural Healthcare Services Outreach Program. It gives Dublin City Schools a $200,000 grant each year for four years to offer healthcare services to students. Tonia Spaulding, Director of Mental Health for Dublin City Schools, says the…

Houston County students win $10K scholarships

The scholarships help students with tuition, books, and college fees.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Star students in Houston County got big scholarship checks today. The Georgia REACH Scholarship went around to six Houston County Middle Schools surprising students with $10,000 college scholarships. The scholarships were geared toward students who are high academic achievers with financial needs. The scholarships also offer students an academic advisor. Eighth-grade recipient Jayden St Hilaire says…

Two local school leaders named GA Superintendent of the Year finalists

The 2022 Georgia Superintendent of the Year winner will be named in December

GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Middle Georgia School superintendents are up for the Georgia Superintendent of the Year honor. The Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) named both Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price and Bleckley County Superintendent Dr. Steve Smith as 2022 finalists. According to GSSA, each finalist is selected for their leadership abilities and their skill set in working with…

Downtown Macon bar Thirsty Turtle hands in liquor license

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A downtown Macon nightclub and bar hands over its liquor license to Macon-Bibb County. The Mayor’s Office confirms the Thirsty Turtle turned in it’s liquor license on Thursday, October 21st. Club owner Tim Oblegoner had 30 days to surrender it or the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office would revoke it. Sheriff David Davis previously suspended the Thirsty…

Macon Burger Week returns Nov. 1-7

This year 15 Macon restaurants will participate in Macon Burger Week

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Burger Week is back for its fourth year. The Georgia Beef Board and Visit Macon announced that 15 Macon restaurants will participate November 1 – 7. Each restaurant will create $10 burgers. Participants can pick up a passport in any participating location, the Visit Macon office or online.  Burger lovers will then be able to cast…

2 candidates vying for Dublin mayor

The city of Dublin will soon have a new mayor.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Dublin will soon have a new mayor. We spoke with the two candidates vying for the position in the upcoming November 2 election. “I’ve got a vision for our town of having beautiful, safe neighborhoods, thriving businesses, and the way to accomplish that vision is to step into the mayor’s role, hopefully lead…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Tattnall travels to Stratford

The Trojans looking to move to 2-1 in A Private Region 1, while the Eagle look to stay unbeaten and move to 3-0.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Tattnall Trojans visited the Stratford Eagles on Friday night at Eagle Field. The Trojans looking to move to 2-1 in A Private Region 1, while the Eagle look to stay unbeaten and move to 3-0. Here are the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, eagle field, football, stratford eagles, tattnall trojans,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westside travels to Perry

Both teams came into this game at 2-1 in AAAA Region 4. Winner takes sole possession of third place in the region.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Westside Seminoles went on the road to play the Perry Panthers on Friday night. Both teams came into this game at 2-1 in AAAA Region 4. Winner takes sole possession of third place in the region. Check out the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Veterans welcomes Coffee

Both teams come into the week ten match-up at 1-1 in AAAAA Region 1. The winner takes sole possession of third place in the region.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Coffee Trojans visited the Veterans Warhawks at Freedom Field. Both teams come into the week ten match-up at 1-1 in AAAAA Region 1. The winner takes sole possession of third place in the region. Check out the highlights.   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Coffee Trojans, Feedom Field, football, Tucker…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins hosts Wayne County

The Demons come into the game looking to move to 3-1 in AAAAA Region 1, while the Yellow Jackets is still looking for its first region win.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Wayne County Yellow Jackets traveled to the Warner Robins Demons on Friday night. The Demons come into the game looking to move to 3-1 in AAAAA Region 1, while the Yellow Jackets is still looking for its first region win. Here are the highlights from McConnell-Talbert Stadium. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags:…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Deerfield-Windsor visits FPD

Both teams come into the game at 2-1 in A Private Region 1, looking to stay in sole possession of second place.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The FPD Vikings hosted the Deerfield-Windsor Knights in a region battle. Both teams come into the game at 2-1 in A Private Region 1, looking to stay in sole possession of second place. Check out the highlights from Austin Childers Field. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Austin Childers Field, Bill Shanks, Deerfield_Windsor Knights, football,…

Milledgeville teen shot, in stable condition

The shooting happened at the Milledgeville Manor Apartments.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Milledgeville teen is in stable condition after being shot in the chest Thursday night. Captain Brad King with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, says the shooting happened at the Milledgeville Manor Apartments. According to King, there was a fight between the 19-year-old and his girlfriend. The teen then arrived at the Milledgeville Emergency room in his own…

Pink STEM hosts Warner Robins fall festival and car show

The "For My City Fall Festival" is on Saturday, October 23rd from 9:00am to 6:00pm

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia non-profit that focuses on introducing girls to STEM careers is relaunching after being side-lined by the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization is called Pink Stem, and it aims to help girls break through systematic barriers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), by encouraging them to explore careers in those fields. Pink STEM…

BS Report: October 22nd – Braves Back in Atlanta

The battle for the NLCS continues and the Braves have home field advantage once again.

The NLCS continues at Truist Park, and the Braves are hoping to clinch their World Series spot in front of a home crowd. Bill Shanks will tell you how they can pull it off. Also, it’s week 10 of high school football here in middle Georgia. If you haven’t checked out the End Zone, then tune in at 11:15 tonight…

Baldwin High School forms first ever flag football team

"I got a little nervous but once I got on that field I just fell into my natural element."

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Baldwin High school has launched its first flag football team. They played their first game of the season on October 12. Despite losing the game, the team says they’re ready for the next one. Angelise Hicks is a senior at Baldwin High School and a player on the team. She says she was nervous going into the first…

Middle Georgia Greek Festival resumes as a drive through this year

This year the festival is to go only. You can stay in your car and order, walk up and order food to go or order ahead online.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The annual Middle Georgia Greek Festival is back, but it’s little different this year. There will not be any tents, vendors, or live music. This year the festival is to go only. You can stay in your car and order, walk up and order food to go or order ahead online. Organizers say even though the festival isn’t…