It has been another pleasant weather day in Middle Georgia with temperatures around normal and plenty of sunshine. Wednesday will continue the string of dry days that we have seen since the weekend. Sunshine sticks around for most of the day, but we will start to see a warm up back to the 80s across the area. We will finally…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Glass Pumpkin Patch is back at Stratford Academy for the 5th time. It’s part of the school’s event “Celebrating Art.” It starts Wednesday and runs through Saturday. Nearly 1,000 blown pumpkins are in the patch and ready for you to buy. The pumpkins are made by half a dozen glass blowers. All the money collected will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The last Assistant District Attorney of Anita Howard’s original six resigned this week from the Bibb County DA’s office. Sandra Matson had worked in the Macon Judicial Circuit for 26 years. “As the DA we must prepare and be ready for change,” Howard said in a statement. “We appreciate Ms. Sandra Matson’s dedication to the Macon…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Local nonprofits are seeing an increase in homelessness following the end of eviction moratoriums. Eviction moratoriums ended back in August, and there’s now an influx of families at the Brookdale Warming Center. “Our homeless population that was coming in were people that were experiencing homelessness more chronically,” Alison Bender, the center’s executive director, said. “Meaning they’ve been…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — State Representative Matthew Wilson is calling on Governor Brian Kemp to expand Medicaid. Representative Wilson joined Representative Miriam Paris for a press conference in Macon Tuesday. In July, 67 state legislators co-signed a letter to Governor Kemp asking him to include Medicaid expansion in the upcoming special session. Representative Wilson says the Biden Administration will not…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ryland Environmental will begin collecting all residential trash, recycling, yard waste and bulk items starting January 1, 2022. Macon-Bibb Commissioners selected the company during their meeting on Tuesday. New, red-colored carts will be delivered in December. “People should not use the new red cans until January,” a Macon-Bibb news release said. A news conference “to begin…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 11 and Friday, October 15, 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…
UPDATE (10/18) – Two people are in custody following the shooting death of a Macon teen on October 12. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Andrew Raqati Hollis and 21-year-old Reshawn Taylor were arrested Monday after being interviewed. Hollis and Taylor are both charged with conspiracy to commit a felony (murder) and are being held without bond. Additional arrests…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—It’s been almost one year since vaccines have been available to the community. In an effort to get more people vaccinated, Middle Georgia counties have put an incentive in place for their employees. In September, the Peach County board of Commissioners approved a $500 incentive, if employees showed proof of vaccination against Covid-19. “At the time we were…
We have been having a nice taste of fall the past few days and we should get at least one more before the 80s return. High pressure is sticking around through the middle of the week. This keeps our skies mostly clear and our humidity low. Temperatures will warm back into the 80s as early as Wednesday, with lows returning…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Mayor Randy Toms became mayor eight years ago after spending more than 25 years with the Warner Robins Fire Department. Mayor Toms says he’s not quite done with public service. He’s seeking a third term to continue initiatives like developing a downtown area for the city. “To create an environment down there that’s family friendly, an…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mai Nguyen has been working in Fort Valley during the last four years and says she hears road noise all day. “We hear all kinds of noises when they drive fast, we hear the noise all day,” Nguyen said. She works at Valley Nails on Main Street. It’s is one of several roads Peach County…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Dunkin’ Donuts on Russell Parkway in Warner Robins is celebrating its three year anniversary by giving away free coffee on Monday. We spoke with the owner and manager of the store, Nick Patel. He’s thankful for his loyal customers who continue to support him. “Having great loyal customers, being apart of a community is great….
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:…
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…
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…
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
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…
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
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…