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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County hosts Crisp County in our Game of the Week

It was a battle of two undefeated teams in Region 2-AAA.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – The Peach County Trojans hosted the Crisp County Cougars in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. It was a battle of two undefeated teams in Region 2-AAA. Tucker Sargent has highlights from Trojan Stadium:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, crisp county cougars, football, peach county trojans,…

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest travels to Northeast

It was a Region 3-AA battle at Thompson Stadium Friday night.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a Region 3-AA battle at Thompson Stadium Friday night. The Northeast Raiders hosted the Southwest Patriots. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Northeast Raiders, southwest patriots, Thompson Stadium, Tucker Sargent

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Washington County visits Perry

The Panthers came into the game at 4-1 overall, while the Golden Hawks were 3-1.
Clayton Poulnott,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Panthers hosted the Washington County Golden Hawks Friday night. This was a rare late season non-region game. The Panthers came into the game at 4-1 overall, while the Golden Hawks were 3-1 Here are the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Herb…

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westside hosts Howard

The Westside Seminoles hosted the Howard Huskies Friday night at Ed Defore Sports Complex.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Westside Seminoles hosted the Howard Huskies Friday night at Ed Defore Sports Complex. Both teams were playing for the first win in Region 2-AAAA. Here are the highlights:   Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Ed Defore Sports Complex, football, howard huskies, Tucker Sargent, westside seminoles

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD visits Tattnall Square

The Trojans were looking for their second win in the region, while the Vikings were looking for their first.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The FPD Vikings visited the Tattnall Square Trojans Friday night. The Trojans were looking for their second win in the region (1-0), while the Vikings were looking for their first (0-1). Check out the highlights below: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, fpd vikings, Jack Baynes Field, tattnall trojans, Tucker Sargent

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

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford travels to Mount de Sales

Both teams were playing for their second win in the region.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mount de Sales Cavaliers welcomed the Stratford Eagles to Mike Garvin Stadium Friday night. Both teams were playing for their second win in the region. The Cavaliers were 1-1 in region play, while the Eagles were 1-0. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Mike Garvin Stadium,…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

New exhibit at GNF teaches how to grow food

The Starbuck Learning Farm is located by the south gate entrance of the fairgrounds.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— There are new exhibits at the Georgia National Fair, and one of those exhibits will teach you how to grow your own food. “Our goal is to demonstrate and to show people, what they can grow, different techniques for growing it. Also just different watering systems you can use, as well as a community orchard to showcase fruit…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Georgia Grown Exhibit back at the Georgia National Fair

The exhibit is inside the Georgia Grown building near the clock tower.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The 32nd annual Georgia National Fair is back in Perry, A fair favorite known as Georgia Grown is back too. The exhibit is inside the Georgia Grown building near the clock tower. You can see antique tractors inside the building. There’s also the Georgia Grown store full of vendors, and the Baby Barn is back as well. New…

Free Depression Screenings
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, WMGT

Piedmont Macon offers free depression screenings

They're hoping to take some of the stigma away from mental health issues.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health is offering free depression screenings during October. If you feel like you’re depressed or have symptoms of depression, call Lifeline to make an appointment. The appointment takes about 15 to 30 minutes. You sit down with a counselor to do an assessment and they determine what resources you need. We spoke with a…

Rant And Rave: October 7th Georgia Vs. Auburn
Sports

Rant and Rave: October 7th – Georgia Vs. Auburn

Bill Shanks, Tucker Sargent and, a very special guest hash out the rivalry before the upcoming Georgia Auburn game.
David Tufts,

Bill Shanks, Tucker Sargent and, a very special guest hash out the rivalry before the upcoming Georgia Auburn game. Also, what are the Braves chances in the playoffs, and is it too early for World Series picks? All that and more this week. Categories: Sports

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Friday brings one last rainy day to Middle Georgia

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been pretty much a whole week of rain, and Friday will be another one…for a while. Rain will likely start out the day across Middle Georgia with some thunderstorms possible as well. By the afternoon, most of us will start to see some clearing and drying. Although there will be a general drying trend, scattered showers and storms…

Jones County Flooding
Featured, Jones County, Local News, WMGT

Jones County flooding leaves home destroyed

"I went knee deep in the water and it was scary."
Ariel Schiller,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— As the saying goes, “when it rains, it pours”. Unfortunately for Keith Applegate, the rain on Wednesday turned into flooding that seeped into his house. Applegate says he woke up and heard funny noises. When he got up to check it out, “I went knee deep in the water and it was scary,” said Applegate. He tried…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Georgia National Fair hosts opening ceremony to welcome people back

Governor Brian Kemp and other government officials were present to speak about the importance of the fair.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia National Fair opened the gates on Thursday, welcoming everyone back to eleven days filled with fun for the whole family. Fair officials held an opening ceremony with excitement after it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. Governor Brian Kemp and other government officials were present to speak about the importance of the fair. Kate…

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Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Rides at the Georgia National Fair go through final safety checks

If you plan to go to the fair, expect to see all your favorite rides.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia National fair is back this year after it was cancelled last year, due to the pandemic. As preparations were underway, final safety checks took place ahead of the big opening. This year, Richard Reithoffer says you can expect even more fun with new rides. “We bring our best equipment that we have here to the Georgia…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Local first responders get realistic crisis training in Perry

Local law enforcement agencies had a chance to see how advanced technologies can help them respond to crisis situations.
Peyton Lewis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Law enforcement agencies from across the country are in Perry this week using technology to learn how to respond to crisis situations. A company called Fly Motion is hosting a tactical training conference called UTAC. It’s for first responders to learn how to use technology to their advantage. “The whole focus is to have real-world and innovative…

Home dedication
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Habitat for Humanity dedicates three homes

Habitat for Humanity hosted a home dedication in Lynmore Estates for three families.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Owning a home can seem like a far off dream for many these days. For Lawanda Thomas, there were many years of waiting and praying for that opportunity. Now thanks to Macon Area Habitat for Humanity, the reality is finally here. “I ain’t got to worry about being evicted, my rent going up, none of that. It’s…

Living Well With Troy Thompson: Sleep Apnea
Featured, Health, Living Well

Living Well with Troy Thompson: Skincare

41NBC Web Producer,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Troy Thompson talks with with Dermatologist Dr. Pare to talk all about skin care on this edition of Living Well. Dr. Pare says it’s never too early and it’s never too late to start thinking about skincare. She describes the newest trend as “pre-juvenation”, where with younger patients in their 20s typically will visit to see what they…
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

Dublin City Schools student reports classmate with gun in act of “quick thinking”

41NBC Web Producer,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dublin City Schools posted a release Thursday afternoon detailing how a student’s “quick thinking” helped law authorities recover a gun from a student without incident. According to the release, a Hillcrest Elementary student saw a classmate bring a firearm to the bus stop Thursday morning. The elementary student reported what they saw, and the firearm was…

Bs Report: October 6th The Braves And The Brewers
Sports

BS Report: October 6th – The Braves and the Brewers

The Braves have a tough opponent on deck for their playoff bid.
David Tufts,

The Braves have overcome a lot this season, and now they face another stiff challenge as they prepare to face the Brewers as their first playoff opponent. Bill Shanks compares the players and the numbers, and shows why the Braves have a little better than a fighting chance. Categories: Sports

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Another rainy day on tap Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

Rain, rain, go away…unfortunately for us, it won’t be going away anytime soon. Thursday will continue our rainy pattern with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the low 80s. Still hard to get a handle on this system, but right now it looks like the heaviest rain will be overnight Thursday into Friday. By Friday afternoon we will start to…
Education, Featured, Jones County, Local News, WMGT

Jones County Schools closed Thursday due to flooding

Numerous roads throughout the county are impassable caused by heavy rain.
Clayton Poulnott,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Jones County students will not report to school on Thursday. The school system posted to its Facebook page saying schools will be closed due to numerous impassable roads caused by heavy rain and flooding on Wednesday. The post goes on to say faculty and staff will report at 9 a.m. Categories: Education, Featured, Jones County, Local News,…
Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two women

They're wanted for Entering Autos at the Recreation Department on Saturday, October 2.
Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Monroe County Investigators need assistance in identifying two people. They’re wanted for Entering Autos at the Monroe County Recreation Department on Saturday, October 2. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says they’re possibly driving a stolen 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and may be tied to Entering Autos in other counties. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspects…