We started our warming trend today in Middle Georgia as highs warmed to the upper 60s. Tomorrow brings another nice day under high pressure, with sunshine and highs in the low 70s. Winds will be coming in from the southwest around 5-10 mph. Overnight lows tomorrow will be a bit warmer, mostly seeing temps drop into the 40s by Thursday…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Donald Watson has been a Christmas tree farmer for 45 years, so he knows a thing or two about having a “tree-mendous” Christmas. “The ones we’re growing, they are fresh,” he said. “In fact, we cut them fresh in the field, and we bring them back here.” His farm in Macon, Sandy Creek, grows hundreds of…
Carl Vinson VA medical center recognized for lowering pneumonia casesHappen ProgramDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — The Veterans Health Administration recently recognized one dental hygienist at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin. In September, Michelle Lord implemented the H.A.P.P.E.N program, which stands for Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Prevention by Engaging Nurses. The program was created to address the oral health…
Jay’s Hope Foundation received 10,000 dollar donation Giving TuesdayMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — It’s Giving Tuesday, and one organization is giving hope to children battling cancer. The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, which focuses on helping children who are sick, decided to donate $10,000 to the Jay’s Hope Foundation. Jazmine Rozier, the Associate Field Marketing Manager with Dunkin’, says she is from…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — LaRhonda Patrick beats Mayor Randy Toms in tonight’s runoff election to become the new Mayor-Elect of Warner Robins. Houston County Board of Elections unofficial results show Patrick received 51.85% of the votes in the runoff election against the incumbent Randy Toms, who received 48.15% of the votes. According to the Board of Elections, these unofficial…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 22 and Friday, November 26, 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…
It was a cool day across Middle Georgia, behind a cold front that passed through yesterday. Highs today only warmed to the low 60s for much of the area, but warmer weather is on the way for the week. Highs pressure continues to hang out with us, keeping it clear and warming Macon back to the mid 60s. In the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms and City Administrator David Corbin gave an update on the IRS tax lien and levy the city is facing. The IRS placed a nearly $800,000 lien for reporting issues relating to the Affordable Care Act earlier this month. “You don’t know for a number of years that this may not…
FileWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The runoff for the Warner Robins mayor’s race is Tuesday. Mayor Randy Toms is seeking his third consecutive term, as he faces LaRhonda Patrick in the runoff. Patrick is a local attorney and currently serves as the city attorney for Fort Valley. Mayor Toms received 3,290 votes on November 2. Patrick got 3,197 votes. We spoke…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Milledgeville started the first night of Hanukkah with a menorah lighting Sunday. People gathered around a nine foot menorah on Hancock Street to see the first candle light up. They also sang songs and ate traditional food like potato latkes and doughnuts filled with jelly or custard. We spoke with Ellen Goodrich, who’s…
Carl Vinson VA Medical hosts food giveawayFood GiveawayDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center partnered with Buckhorn Food Ministry Monday to give back to the community. They held a drive through food giveaway. Those in need picked up boxes of food items which included, chicken, vegetables, fruits and juice. It was the VA’s seventh food giveaway but…
Dublin High school honoring Dr. Stuckey with naming the basketball court in his nameDr. Stuckey DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — It’s been less than a year since Dr. Anthony Jaroy Stuckey, his wife and son died in a car accident. Dublin High School wanted to do something special for Dr. Stuckey and his family. “He was like a second father, because he…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation sent out a press release Monday concerning the search for the suspect behind the robbery, shooting, home invasion, and theft that took place on November 22. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the man behind the armed robbery at…
Saturday night Monroe County Emergency Services Station 10 at 50 Evans Road in Smarr suffered major damage in a fire. That’s according to the Monroe County Emergency Services Facebook page. No personnel were in Station 10 at the time of the fire but a 2001 model Freightliner pumper truck parked in the station suffered major damage. That truck had been…
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single vehicle accident that took place at around 3:13 a.m. Saturday in the 4000 block of Pio Nono Avenue. It was reported that a vehicle, driven by 65-year-old Gloria Thomas of Macon, was traveling southbound on Pio Nono Avenue. Thomas lost control of her vehicle and went off of the roadway….
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred at the 1900 block of Millerfield Road just before its intersection with Jeffersonville Road. The incident was called into Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 6:47 a.m. Sunday morning. It was reported that 60-year-old Debbie Pearson, of Macon, was fatally struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Millerfield Road…
UPDATE (12/02) — The BCSO sent out a release on Thursday concerning the arrest of the juvenile son of Allan Purser, who was located in Dodge County. The juvenile is being charged with Aggravated Assault and has been taken to the Cadwell RYDC. The father, Purser, is still in critical but stable condition at the hospital. The Bibb County Sheriff’s…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The John Milledge Trojans hosted the Tiftarea Panthers on Friday night at Trojan Field. The Trojans are looking to advance to the semifinals coming off of a 42-6 win over Bulloch Academy last week. The Panthers come into the game at 6-5 on the season. Here are the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT…
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Greyhounds welcomed the Warner Robins Demons with a spot in the semifinals on the line. The Greyhounds coming up a second high scoring victory last week against Eastside 66-42. The Demons won in a nail biter last week against Cartersville 24-17. Check out the highlights from Greyhound Field. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports,…
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Wilcox County Patriots hosted the Manchester Blue Devils on Friday night. The Patriots coming off of an exciting overtime victory over Trion 22-21. The Blue Devils also won in overtime last week against McIntosh County Academy 19-13. Here are the highlights from Donnie Clark Stadium. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The FPD Vikings face a tough challenge in the Prince Avenue Wolverines at Austin Childers Field on Friday night. Both teams come into this game with shutout victories. The Vikings won 31-0 last week over Vernon, while Prince Avenue beat Brookstone 52-0. Here are the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Austin Childers Field,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Panthers are looking to advance to the semifinals, but have to go through the Cedartown Bulldogs first. Both teams have double digit wins at this point in the season. The Panthers won big against against Flowery Branch 42-7. The Bulldogs beat Cairo 48-14. Here are the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium. Categories: End…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— With Thanksgiving in the rear view, it’s now time to celebrate Christmas. The Main Street Christmas Extravaganza light show began its fifth year Friday night. Macon Pops started the night with a free concert that was in sync with the lights on Poplar Street. The show is composed of half a million lights synced to local music. In…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A man is dead after being hit by a car in west Macon Friday night. According to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones, the 26-year-old man was hit on Thomaston Road near Jack’s Saw Shop just after 9 p.m. Jones says the car did stop after hitting the victim, but he died at the scene. The Bibb County Sheriff’s…