Featured, Local News, Pulaski County, WMGT

UPDATE: All 5 escaped Pulaski inmates are in custody

Three of five inmates who escaped from the Pulaski County Jail Friday night are still on the run.
Ariel Schiller,

UPDATE: At 12:00 this morning (Nov 17) members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with Warner Robins Police Department, captured the last remaining escapee, Tyree Williams Jr. in the 500 block of North Davis Dr. All 5 Pulaski County jail escapees are now in custody according to the Warner Robins Police Department. Previous Story: HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Temps slowly warm this week

Cecilia Reeves,

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…

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Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

City of Dublin will soon have a third fire station

A new fire station will soon serve residents of north Dublin.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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…
Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Money

Thanksgiving dinner may hurt your wallet in 2021

The BBB says supply and demand issues are increasing prices for food across the board.
Peyton Lewis,

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…

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Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News

Museum of Aviation receives $3,500 grant from Georgia Council for the Arts

The Georgia Council for the Arts awarded a vibrant communities grant to the Museum of Aviation in Houston County. 
Cameron Branscomb,

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…

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Crime, Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Chairman of Dublin City Council faces charges of simple battery after incident on school bus

Haley Janes,

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…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Milledgeville Shooting Sends Victim to the Hospital

41NBC Web Producer,

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,…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Circle K on Pio Nono Ave. robbed Sunday night

41NBC Web Producer,

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…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry hosts Hardaway in our Game of the Week

The Panthers finished the regular season 9-1. The Golden Hawks finished the season 5-4.
Clayton Poulnott,

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…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Warner Robins hosts Jonesboro

The #1 Demons (9-1) hosted a tough #3 seed Cardinals (7-3) team Friday night.
Clayton Poulnott,

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

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast welcomes Cook

The Raiders (7-3) are a #2 seed, while the Hornets (5-5) are a #3 seed.
Clayton Poulnott,

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

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County hosts Morgan County

The Trojans (6-3) are a #2 seed in AAA, while Morgan County (4-6) finished as a #3 seed.
Clayton Poulnott,

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,…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County welcomes Early County

The Royals finished the season undefeated in AA (10-0), while the Bobcats didn't even reach .500 (4-5).
Clayton Poulnott,

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…

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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Jones County hosts Griffin

The Greyhounds (8-2) battled the Bears (4-5) in the first round of the playoffs.
Clayton Poulnott,

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

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon car club organizes event to ‘Stop the Violence’

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.
Cameron Branscomb,

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….

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Baldwin High School holds “Buy a Brick” campaign for garden

The Baldwin Grows garden was established in 2019, to teach students the importance of growing your own food.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, WMGT

The Royal Hanneford Circus comes back to town

For the first time in more than a decade, the circus is returning to Middle Georgia.
Peyton Lewis,

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…

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Featured, Local News, Pets & Animals, Twiggs County, WMGT

Island Breeze Animal Rescue hosting low cost vet clinic

The clinic will provide rabies shots for $14, heartworm tests for $31, and free booster shots for cats or dogs.
Ariel Schiller,

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,…
Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Festival of Trees back for 35th year

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.
Ariel Schiller,

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…

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Crime, Featured, Georgia News

Apartment shootings lead to 4 teens getting arrested

Haley Janes,

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,…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Sunshine and cooler temps to end the week

Cecilia Reeves,

  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…

Atlanta Falcons Host Salute To Service Youth Camp In Warner Robins
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Atlanta Falcons host Salute to Service Youth Camp in Warner Robins

Robins Air Force base hosts the Atlanta Falcons
Shaaz Peerani,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon Salvation Army sets up 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.
Cameron Branscomb,

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…

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Purple Heart returned to Middle Georgia veteran after nearly 40 years

After a burglary almost 4 decades ago, a Dublin veteran got his Purple Heart back.
Peyton Lewis,

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…