DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Laurens County Deputies are putting down their razors, as the men take part in no shave November. The sheriff’s department is looking to give back to the Harrison family by participating. But they need the communities help to do so. “I believe if we all just stepped up and gave from the heart than we could give back…
We are starting off November on a warm note with highs around normal for this time of year and sunshine with just a few high clouds. Tomorrow will bring a repeat of today with highs in the mid 70s and plentiful sunshine. Wednesday will be our last warm day, before some cool air moves in to keep highs in the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Ware County Gators went on the road to take on the Veterans Warhawks Friday night. The Warhawks (1-2 in AAAAA Region 1) looking for the upset in this game. The Gators trying to say unbeaten and move to 3-0 in the region. Here are the highlights from Freedom Field. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports,…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- In the border war, the Jackson Red Devils went on the road to face the Mary Persons Bulldogs at Dan Pitts Stadium. Both teams come into the game at 3-2 in AAA Region 2 looking to take sole possession of third place. Check out the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Dan…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Mount de Sales Cavaliers hosted the Deerfield-Windsor Knights at Mike Garvin Stadium. Both teams came into Friday night at 2-2 in A Private Region 1. The winner stays in the playoff hunt. Check out the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Deerfield-Windsor Knights, football, Mike Garvin Stadium, mount de sales cavaliers,…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- The Stratford Eagles hosted the FPD Vikings Friday night in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Vikings try to move into first place in Private A Region 1 (2-1), while the Eagles look to push its record to 4-1 in the region (3-1). Tucker Sargent has highlights from Eagle Field. Categories: End Zone,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Northside Eagles were the home team against the Houston County Bears Friday night. The Bears still looking for its first win in AAAAAA Region 1 (0-2), while the Eagles try to get above .500 in the region (1-1). Check out the highlights from McConnell-Talbert Stadium. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks,…
FileWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, and Warner Robins has several important elections. We told you about the Mayor’s race a few weeks ago, but there’s also the City Council Post 1 race too. Incumbent Derek Mack faces Leslie Morales and Jonathan Nichols. Derek Mack was elected to City Council Post 1 following a special election…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– After 31 years of hosting the Georgia National Fair, Fairgrounds staff says they’re stunned to see an E. Coli outbreak. “We’re praying that there are no more cases, and our hearts and thoughts sincerely go out to the families that have been affected,” said Maggie Lane, a marketing director for the Georgia National Fairgrounds. Five children have…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Piedmont Macon is celebrating after completing its 5,000 robotic surgery. The hospital held a news conference about their accomplishment Friday afternoon. Piedmont Macon was the first hospital in Middle Georgia to perform a robotic surgery in 2009. The procedure isn’t what you would expect though. The robot doesn’t function on its own, a surgeon is behind every movement….
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Students at Rosa Taylor Elementary in Macon, got into character Friday morning. The students participated in Character Con, where they dressed up as their favorite character from a book. Instead of showing off their costumes inside this year, they had a parade outside. Family members were there to cheer them on. The parade was part of the schools…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Five Oak Hill Middle School students were awarded scholarships as a part of the REACH Program. Pressely Anderson, Saul De La Cruz, Brooke Moats, Laila Primas, and Micah Webb were this year’s recipients of the scholarship. The REACH Scholarship is Georgia’s first needs-based college scholarship program. REACH stands for realizing educational achievement can happen. “It means a…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The CDC has yet to approve the Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. One local pediatrician office says though, they’re ready to start administering the vaccine once they get the green light. According to Pediatrician Dr. Jason Smith, the delta variant has impacted the younger children. That’s why he says once the vaccine is approved, they will encourage…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– With Halloween this weekend, local doctors and Sheriff’s deputies share a few tips for having a safe and happy holiday weekend. Nick Mullins, an Emergency Medicine Resident at Piedmont Macon, says you should stay vigilant if you plan to go out. 2021 HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS: Don’t let your kids out of your eyesight. Check their candy for…
It has been a busy weather day in Middle Georgia with some heavy rain this morning and a few lingering showers this evening. Friday brings a much cooler day on the other side of the cold front. Highs will be limited to the low 60s, with gusty winds likely through the afternoon. A few showers on the other side of…
photo courtesy of MGNPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State health officials identified 4 cases of E.coli in children who attended the Georgia National Fair. The North Central Health District and the Department of Public Health are working with fair employees to investigate. The cases are in children who live across the state, and each of them attended the fair. All 4…
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce endorses the OLOST.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce endorsed the Other Local Option Sales Tax bill. The Chamber is asking residents to vote yes on the bill, also known as the OLOST, that will add an additional one penny sales tax on items purchased in the county. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller…
Annual Perry, sweets and treats is backPerryPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Halloween is approaching and the city of Perry wants to make sure you have some fun. Perry’s annual Sweets and Treats is back. The free event takes place Friday, October 30th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Organizers encourage the community to wear costumes to the family-friendly event, and to shop local….
(41NBC/WMGT) — On this edition of Living Well with Troy Thompson, Mixologist “Dray” Dreundray Cottrell shows us how to make a fun and spooky Halloween spirited drink. Dray’s “Green Goblin” cocktail includes the following: 2 oz. Rum 2 oz. Mango Puree 2 oz. Blue Curacao 3 oz. Pineapple Juice 2 oz. Lemonade Red Food Coloring Fruit and Candy of Choice…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Helen Martin Gilbert is the sister of Eurie Martin. A 9-day-trial of three former Washington County deputies indicted with her brother’s death in 2017, ended in a mistrial. “I literally cried myself to sleep last night because my heart was so heavy,” said Martin Gilbert. Henry Copeland, Michael Howell, and Rhett Scott were charged with Felony Murder,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Ryland Environmental is expected to handle all trash pick-up throughout Macon-Bibb County. Local leaders want residents to know how the transition will work. Mayor Lester Miller held a special demonstration at Carolyn Crayton Park Wednesday morning, to give residents a full step-by-step plan and new rules for bulk trash. Ryland Environmental signed on to handle 100% of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— More than 500 flags are planted outside the Macon-Bibb Department on Forsyth Street. The flags are meant to represent citizens in Macon-Bibb County who died from Covid-19 during the pandemic. The memorial is similar to the one at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. We spoke with the administrator for the Health Department, Dr. Jimmy Smith, about…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A new coffee lounge with live entertainment was just approved by the Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning. The new shop will open its doors next year on Second Street. The focus of the shop will be to create a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to go and congregate. Of course everyone is welcome to order coffee. You can…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—As a part of the 22nd annual Lights On Afterschool celebration, the Whiterite Law Group donated $36K thousand to the Tubman Museum’s Afterschool program. The museum was forced to put it’s program on pause due to a lack of funding last year. “Thirty-six thousand dollars to fund a program of a concept, an idea, now that’s the least…