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Education, Exclusive Content, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Houston County students win $10K scholarships

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

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…

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Baldwin County, Bleckley County, Education, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Two local school leaders named GA Superintendent of the Year finalists

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

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…
Bibb County, Business, Local News

Downtown Macon bar Thirsty Turtle hands in liquor license

Shelby Coates,

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

Macon Burger Week returns Nov. 1-7

This year 15 Macon restaurants will participate in Macon Burger Week
Shelby Coates,

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…

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Elections, Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

2 candidates vying for Dublin mayor

The city of Dublin will soon have a new mayor.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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…

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

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.
Clayton Poulnott,

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,…

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

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.
Clayton Poulnott,

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,…

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

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.
Clayton Poulnott,

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…

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

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.
Clayton Poulnott,

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:…

Ez Monty 2020
End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

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.
Clayton Poulnott,

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,…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Milledgeville teen shot, in stable condition

The shooting happened at the Milledgeville Manor Apartments.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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…

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Business, Education, Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News

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
Shelby Coates,

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…

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BS Report: October 22nd – Braves Back in Atlanta

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

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…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, WMGT

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."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

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.
Cameron Branscomb,

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…

Ask Angi: Winter Proofing Your Home
Angies List, Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Winter-proofing your home

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — It may seem too early to think about winter But now is the perfect time to start preparing for the next season. Now is a great time to put away any summer cooling supplies and bring out any winter ones. Clean out your window AC unit, filter and grill before packing it away in a dry place for…

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Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Spooky Halloween shirts

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Mandy Williamson brings a fun and easy activity for your family to do during the spooky season!  All you need is bleach, a spray bottle, a shirt, and some letter stickers or cutouts. Lay your shirt out on a trash bag to prevent any mess, then place your letters onto your shirt to spell out whatever word you…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Witches Float this weekend!

ABC Breathe and Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions are partnering for the first time ever to raise money for a special cause.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– If you make it out to the Ocmulgee River in Macon this weekend, you might see something a little spooky on the water. ABC Breathe and Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions are partnering to host an event called Macon Witches Float. This is the first time these organizations have ever hosted this event. They are hoping the community will…
Elections, Featured, Local News, Peach County, Politics, WMGT

Fort Valley mayoral candidates share their ideas if elected

Lundy wants to focus on business, public safety, and education. Brown wants to revitalize downtown and blighted areas.
Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Fort Valley Mayoral race experienced some back and forth on whether or not candidate Jeffery Lundy could officially run for city office. The Georgia Supreme Court denied an appeal Wednesday, from the city fighting a Superior Court Judge’s ruling that placed him back on the ballot. Now Lundy faces candidate LeMario Brown for Mayor. “A…

City of Perry Park
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

City of Perry hosts meeting for Pine Needle Park

Residents got an update on future amenities, including new walking trails.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The city of Perry hosted a public meeting for Pine Needle Park Thursday. It was the second meeting for the 63 acre park. Residents got an update on future amenities, including new walking trails. The meeting included a presentation with progress of the park so far. City leader also addressed any concerns, and residents were able to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Overnight cold front brings nice Friday weather

Cecilia Reeves,

We finally saw a few showers across Middle Georgia today after what has been a pretty dry stretch over the past week. A cold front is approaching the area tonight and will bring another threat of rain and storms, mainly after midnight. The cold front will linger into Friday morning, which will keep a small (10%) chance of a shower…
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb County high schools surpass 80 percent graduation rate

The district's overall rate for 2021 is 80.67 percent.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the first time in at least a decade, the Bibb County School District’s high school graduation rate has surpassed 80 percent. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) released data Thursday morning showing the district’s overall rate for 2021 is 80.67 percent. This is up from an overall District graduation rate of 51.30 percent in 2011…