COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to Cochran Mayor Billy Yeomans, there’s nothing like being under the lights on Fridays in Bleckley County. “It doesn’t matter who you are or what you are or your status, everybody comes together for Friday night football,” Yeomans explained. The Downtown Development Authority just put up its latest show of support for the Bleckley County…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia College broke ground for one new building Wednesday and held a ribbon cutting ceremony for another. The college broke ground on Columbia Street for a new 4,860 square foot, Andalusia Interpretive Center. The building is expected to be completed by the summer of 2022. “This facility will serve as a museum space, event space and really…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students in after school programs in Baldwin County will now receive free evening meals thanks to a federal grant from the Child and Adult Care Food program. Prior to the grant, the district was offering students snacks. All dinner meals will be prepared at Baldwin High School and then distributed to schools that have students in…
It has been a pretty boring weather week and we will be continuing that trend through at least Friday. A weak, dry cold front will push into our area tomorrow, but in all honesty, you probably won’t even notice. Highs will once again warm into the upper 80s and low 90s, with low humidity. We will continue to stay dry…
Middle Georgia saw another day of low humidity, sunshine, and late summer heat. Highs today warmed to the upper 80s, with low 90s on the way tomorrow and potentially through the end of the week. High pressure will continue to keep us dry through the end of the week and into the weekend. Humidity will be staying low, with a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Macon-Bibb community leaders stepped out of their normal routine and into a more hands-on, collaborative environment to brainstorme ideas for preventing violence. After 14 Macon Violence Prevention meetings during the summer, Mayor Lester Miller is taking ideas the community discussed and using them to create an action plan. “The community’s suggestions are going to be carried out,…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Doctors in Macon say they’ve seen a decrease recently in the number of women getting Mammogram screenings. Ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, local doctors say it’s important to get screened. “Don’t delay getting your screening mammograms,” Breast Imaging Service Line Manager at Atrium Health Navicent Latasha Hill said. “The earlier that we catch breast cancer the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Historic Macon will host its annual flea market this weekend. It’s the organizations biggest fundraiser of the year. There’s a preview night Friday which you can buy tickets for. Admission is free Saturday and Sunday, but you do have to sign up for a time slot. Those are in place to limit the amount of people in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy released a proposed draft of the Georgia Congressional District map this week. We spoke with two political science professors to get their impressions of the map. Chris Grant, a political science professor at Mercer University, says the proposed map could give Republicans an opportunity to pick…
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Houston County Government building has a new home. Government officials gathered Tuesday morning for a ribbon cutting at the building. It’s located on 2030 Kings Chapel Road in Perry. The building will be home to the Board of Elections, University of Georgia extension office, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services. This is the first time all…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday afternoon, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office released information concerning the arrests of two burglary suspects in the Macon area. According to the release, Deputies responded to a “burglary in progress” call around 10a.m. in the 900 block of Ponce De Leon Circle, where it was reported that a male and female were stealing items from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office sent out a release Tuesday concerning the arrests of 35 year-old Dion Bennett and 26 year-old Jamarcus Rozier of Macon in relation to gun and drug-related charges. According to the release, two search warrants were served Monday September 27, at McKenzie Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, where investigators found a stolen 9mm…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 20 and Friday, September 24, 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 of…
We have had a great start to the week (at least weather-wise) in Middle Georgia. We will be continuing that trend the rest of the week with more sunshine and highs in the 80s. There will be a slow warm up into the low 90s by the middle of the week, but otherwise, not much to write home about as…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The North Central Health District is now offering the Covid booster shot at all 13 of its health departments. The CDC recently announced the groups who are eligible for the shot: Anyone 65+ People who have high-risk health conditions Anyone working closely with Covid-19 patients According to the North Central Health District, there’s one thing to keep…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A non-partisan group has formed ahead of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 28. 14 middle Georgia organizations–mostly comprised of women–make up the coalition. The organizations met at the Rosa Parks Square for a news conference Monday with excitement to begin working. They say their goal is to educate the community on voting changes. Election day…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former President Donald Trump took center stage Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds to help campaign for Wrightsville native Herschel Walker in his run for the U.S. Senate. “People always ask me what qualifies me to run for this office, and I say, ‘Well you’re right. I’m an American,” Walker said to the crowd. “I said,’What…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Now that the 2020 Census data is public knowledge, Fair Districts GA released its fairness tests to guide the redistricting process. Fair District GA says Georgia’s population grew by a million people over the last ten years. The group worked with the Princeton Gerrymandering Project to put the fairness tests together based on census data released…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a Flowers Discount Bakery store Monday afternoon. A sheriff’s office news release says it happened just after 4:30 at the store located at 2267 Anthony Road. A “male subject” entered the store with a gun and demanded money from the clerk before running…
Gov. Kemp and Speaker Ralston make a Public Safety Announcement at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021. Categories: Featured, Georgia News Tags: kemp, public safety
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WGMGT) — Mary Persons visited Central Friday night. The Chargers were looking for their first region win and first win overall. The Bulldogs were 0-1 in the region and trying to get back over .500 overall. Here are the highlights from Henderson Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Central Chargers, football, Henderson…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WGMGT) — Bleckley County visited Dodge County in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. It was the first region game for both teams. The Royals came into the game still perfect on the season at 4-0, and the Indians were 3-1. Tucker Sargent has the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMGT) — Baldwin traveled to Macon to take on Westside Friday night at Ed Defore Sports Complex. The Braves were playing their first region game and looking to get to .500 (1-2) on the season. The Seminoles were looking for their first region win (0-1) and hoping to get to 2-2 in 2021. Here are the highlights: …
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WGMGT) — Warner Robins hosted Lee County Friday night. The Demons were looking to move to 5-0 on the season. Check out the highlights from McConnell-Talbert Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, lee county trojans, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, Tucker Sargent, warner robins demons