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End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD hosts Mount de Sales in our Game of the Week

The FPD Vikings welcomed the Mount de Sales Cavaliers to George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The FPD Vikings welcomed the Mount de Sales Cavaliers to George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium. The Vikings were looking to get to 2-0 in the region, while Mount de Sales was trying to get to 1-1. Tucker Sargent has highlights from this A-Private Region 1 game:     Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags:…

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford hosts Strong Rock

The Stratford Eagles hosted the Strong Rock Christian Patriots Friday night.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Stratford Eagles hosted the Strong Rock Christian Patriots Friday night. The Eagles were  trying to stay perfect in A-Private region 1 (2-0), while the Patriots were looking for their first win (0-1). Here are the highlights from Eagle Field:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, eagle field, football, stratford eagles, Strong…

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Rutland and Westside play at Ed Defore

The Rutland Hurricanes were  home against the Westside Seminoles Friday night at Ed Defore Sports Complex.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Rutland Hurricanes were  home against the Westside Seminoles Friday night at Ed Defore Sports Complex. The Hurricanes were still looking for their first 4-A region 4 win (0-2). The Seminoles were trying for their second region win (1-1). Bill Shanks has the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore…

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northside hosts Valdosta

The Northside Eagles hosted the Valdosta Wildcats at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Northside Eagles hosted the Valdosta Wildcats at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. This was the Eagles’ first 6-A region game. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, northside eagles, Tucker Sargent, Valdosta Wildcats

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County hosts Lee County

The Houston County Bears hosted the Lee County Trojans Friday night.
Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Bears hosted the Lee County Trojans Friday night. This was the first region game for the two teams. Houston County came into the game 4-3 overall, and Lee County was 6-1. Check out the highlights from Freedom Field: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Freedom Field, houston…

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County hosts Northeast

The Northeast Raiders went on the road Friday night to Bleckley County.
Clayton Poulnott,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northeast Raiders went on the road Friday night to Bleckley County. Both teams came in undefeated in AA Region 3. Check out the highlights from Royal Stadium:     Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Bleckley County Royals, football, Northeast Raiders, Royal Stadium, Tucker Sargent

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Featured, Laurens County, Local News, WMGT

Alamo police officer Dylan Harrison laid to rest in Dublin

Officer Dylan Harrison was killed in the line of duty on October 9.
Peyton Lewis,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Family, friends, law enforcement and others traveled to the DuBose Porter Center in Dublin, to honor Officer Dylan Harrison Friday. Thousands of first responders showed up to pay their respects. Governor Brian Kemp and his wife Marty Kemp made an appearance too. “He’s a protector… you know Dylan had the cutest little dimples and the deeper those…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County, WMGT

Eurie Martin’s family reacts to trial

One of the family's lawyers, Mawuli Davis, says what happened to Martin is not only tragic but inhumane.
Ariel Schiller,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Eurie Martin’s family hosted a news conference Friday. They discussed the trial for three former Washington County deputies charged with the 2017 tasing death. They were responding to a call about a suspicious person in the neighborhood asking for water. One of the family’s lawyers, Mawuli Davis, says what happened to Martin is not only tragic but…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Fair Crackers help create fun at the Georgia National Fair

As you walk through the Fairgrounds, you may notice some people wearing green vests.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia National Fair in Perry will come to an end this Sunday. A lot of work and planning goes into hosting the annual event. It also takes a lot of volunteers. As you walk through the Fairgrounds, you may notice some people wearing green vests. Those people are known as the Fair Crackers. “Fair crackers are helpers,…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Honey Bee vendor says goodbye after 30 years at the Georgia National Fair

He has been a vendor at the Georgia National Fair since its opening in 1990.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— If you head out to the Georgia National Fair, be sure to make a stop at the Honey Bee Story stand. Jesse McCurdy is a beekeeper in Perry, and the owner of the Honey Bee Story stand in Heritage Hall. He has been a vendor at the Georgia National Fair since its opening in 1990. Now, 32 years…

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Bibb County, COVID-19, Featured, Health, Local News

2-1-1 Mobile brings rental, utility, and COVID assistance to the Macon community

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — United Way has created a six-month pilot initiative with the help of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia to create a new tool to give greater access to resources concerning rental assistance, utility assistance, and more to the Macon community. With the funding of $175,000, United…

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Crime, Featured, Local News

CRIMESTOPPERS Tip leads to arrest of woman on the run since 2019

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — According to an executive director with Macon Regional Crimestoppers, U.S. Marshals South East Fugitive Task Force worked with the North Carolina team to apprehend Tia Nicole Hill on Thursday, October 14, 2021, after receiving a tip from Macon Regional Crimestoppers. The release from Crimestoppers says that Hill had been on the run from the Houston County Sheriff’s office…

Rant And Rave: October 15th The Dawgs Are Number 1
Sports

Rant and Rave: October 15th – The Dawgs are Number 1

The Dawgs have risen to the number one spot after defeating Auburn, but can they take down Kentucky?
David Tufts,

The Dawgs have risen to the number one spot after defeating Auburn, but can they take down Kentucky? Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent are talking college football this week, as well as who is the best opponent for the Braves in the NLCS. Categories: Sports
Featured, Health, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

NCHD identifies West Nile Virus-related death in the area in 2021

West Nile Virus is most commonly spread by infected mosquitoes feeding on humans.
41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The North Central Health District (NCHD) epidemiologists have confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus related death within the district in 2021. The individual was an older resident of Houston County with chronic health issues and no recent travel history. NCHD is urging all residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Here is how you can protect…
Elections, Featured, Local News, Peach County, Politics, WMGT

Fort Valley, Peach County elections underway

Early voting lasts until October 29. Election Day is November 2.
Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Early voting has begun in Middle Georgia this week. One of the elections is in Peach County, where LeMario Brown and Jeffery Lundy are running for Fort Valley Mayor. Current Mayor Barbara Williams decided not to run for a third term. She’s running for Utility Commission instead. Jeffery Lundy was disqualified from the Mayor’s race based on…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

The Georgia National Fair has delicious food to try

There's something for everyone. Greek, shrimp, corndogs, icecream and more.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The last day of the Georgia National Fair is Sunday. Before it’s over, you might want to go and try all the different foods. While walking through the fairgrounds, you can’t help but smell the food. There are fair favorites like corn dogs and a funnel cakes. But if you want to try something different, like Greek food,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Mercer University to host Hispanic Heritage concert

You can see performances by members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Hispanic Heritage month comes to an end on October 15, but there’s still one more event taking place to celebrate. For the first time, Notivision a local Hispanic newscast, partnered with Mercer University to host a free Hispanic Heritage concert. You can see performances by members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. “It’s something more to tell the people…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Friday stays warm ahead of weekend cool down

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a beautiful weather week across Middle Georgia with dry conditions and warm temperatures. Tomorrow you can expect more of the same with a bit of a warm up and increase in humidity. If you are tired of the summer-like weather, don’t worry, it should be on the way out for the weekend. On Saturday a cold front…

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Featured, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Learning with fidget toys

41NBC Web Producer,

Pop fidgets are so popular among the little ones, and here’s you how you can put these to some good use with learning through alphabet or numbers. The first step is to get a fidget toy, which you can find most anywhere. Take a fidget and write on them with a Sharpie and go down the line with the alphabet….

Bs Report: October 13th The Braves Head To The Nlcs
Sports

BS Report: October 13th – The Braves Head to the NLCS

After a decisive victory over the Brewers, the Braves are ready to face their next challenge on the road to the World Series.
David Tufts,

The Braves refuse to go down without a fight. After a series of setbacks the team has just clinched it’s spot in the NLCS and will face the winner of the series between the Dodgers and the Giants. Either team will prove a tough opponent, but Bill Shanks is here to tell you why the Braves still have some fight…
Baldwin County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Milledgville police looking for suspect in armed robbery

It happened  at the Amoco Stop N Shop on Vinson Highway just after 8 p.m.
Clayton Poulnott,

The Milledgeville Police Department is looking for someone they say robbed a convenience store Wednesday night. It happened  at the Amoco Stop N Shop on Vinson Highway just after 8 p.m. Police say someone walked into the store with a black handgun and demanded the cash from the register. They say the suspect then ran out of the store. According…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Staying dry and warm in Middle Georgia

Cecilia Reeves,

  It was another beautiful day in Middle Georgia with plenty of sunshine and summer-like temperatures. We will continue that trend as an area of high pressure continues to block out any disturbances that are trying to head our way. Expect highs in the mid 80s for the rest of the week, with a slight increase in moisture Friday. By…