(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Transportation sent out a release Monday announcing that one lane in each direction would be opened back up on GA 247 at the site of the “Eight Bridges” project by 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021. GDOT says construction crews have been making necessary modifications to work completed at the site, including jacking one…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 18 and Friday, October 22, 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…
It was another warm day in Middle Georgia, with highs in the 80s and some increased humidity. All that warmth will be coming to an end behind a cold front that is currently moving through the area. By Tuesday we will be all sunshine, dry air and cooler temperatures. Highs will be limited to the low and mid 70s across…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Students in Dublin City Schools got their teeth checked just in time for Halloween. The school screenings are part of the Rural Healthcare Services Outreach Program. It gives Dublin City Schools a $200,000 grant each year for four years to offer healthcare services to students. Tonia Spaulding, Director of Mental Health for Dublin City Schools, says the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Star students in Houston County got big scholarship checks today. The Georgia REACH Scholarship went around to six Houston County Middle Schools surprising students with $10,000 college scholarships. The scholarships were geared toward students who are high academic achievers with financial needs. The scholarships also offer students an academic advisor. Eighth-grade recipient Jayden St Hilaire says…
GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Middle Georgia School superintendents are up for the Georgia Superintendent of the Year honor. The Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) named both Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price and Bleckley County Superintendent Dr. Steve Smith as 2022 finalists. According to GSSA, each finalist is selected for their leadership abilities and their skill set in working with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A downtown Macon nightclub and bar hands over its liquor license to Macon-Bibb County. The Mayor’s Office confirms the Thirsty Turtle turned in it’s liquor license on Thursday, October 21st. Club owner Tim Oblegoner had 30 days to surrender it or the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office would revoke it. Sheriff David Davis previously suspended the Thirsty…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Burger Week is back for its fourth year. The Georgia Beef Board and Visit Macon announced that 15 Macon restaurants will participate November 1 – 7. Each restaurant will create $10 burgers. Participants can pick up a passport in any participating location, the Visit Macon office or online. Burger lovers will then be able to cast…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Dublin will soon have a new mayor. We spoke with the two candidates vying for the position in the upcoming November 2 election. “I’ve got a vision for our town of having beautiful, safe neighborhoods, thriving businesses, and the way to accomplish that vision is to step into the mayor’s role, hopefully lead…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Tattnall Trojans visited the Stratford Eagles on Friday night at Eagle Field. The Trojans looking to move to 2-1 in A Private Region 1, while the Eagle look to stay unbeaten and move to 3-0. Here are the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, eagle field, football, stratford eagles, tattnall trojans,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Westside Seminoles went on the road to play the Perry Panthers on Friday night. Both teams came into this game at 2-1 in AAAA Region 4. Winner takes sole possession of third place in the region. Check out the highlights from Herb St. John Stadium. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Coffee Trojans visited the Veterans Warhawks at Freedom Field. Both teams come into the week ten match-up at 1-1 in AAAAA Region 1. The winner takes sole possession of third place in the region. Check out the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Coffee Trojans, Feedom Field, football, Tucker…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Wayne County Yellow Jackets traveled to the Warner Robins Demons on Friday night. The Demons come into the game looking to move to 3-1 in AAAAA Region 1, while the Yellow Jackets is still looking for its first region win. Here are the highlights from McConnell-Talbert Stadium. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The FPD Vikings hosted the Deerfield-Windsor Knights in a region battle. Both teams come into the game at 2-1 in A Private Region 1, looking to stay in sole possession of second place. Check out the highlights from Austin Childers Field. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Austin Childers Field, Bill Shanks, Deerfield_Windsor Knights, football,…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Milledgeville teen is in stable condition after being shot in the chest Thursday night. Captain Brad King with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, says the shooting happened at the Milledgeville Manor Apartments. According to King, there was a fight between the 19-year-old and his girlfriend. The teen then arrived at the Milledgeville Emergency room in his own…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia non-profit that focuses on introducing girls to STEM careers is relaunching after being side-lined by the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization is called Pink Stem, and it aims to help girls break through systematic barriers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), by encouraging them to explore careers in those fields. Pink STEM…
The NLCS continues at Truist Park, and the Braves are hoping to clinch their World Series spot in front of a home crowd. Bill Shanks will tell you how they can pull it off. Also, it’s week 10 of high school football here in middle Georgia. If you haven’t checked out the End Zone, then tune in at 11:15 tonight…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Baldwin High school has launched its first flag football team. They played their first game of the season on October 12. Despite losing the game, the team says they’re ready for the next one. Angelise Hicks is a senior at Baldwin High School and a player on the team. She says she was nervous going into the first…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The annual Middle Georgia Greek Festival is back, but it’s little different this year. There will not be any tents, vendors, or live music. This year the festival is to go only. You can stay in your car and order, walk up and order food to go or order ahead online. Organizers say even though the festival isn’t…
(41NBC/WMGT) — It may seem too early to think about winter But now is the perfect time to start preparing for the next season. Now is a great time to put away any summer cooling supplies and bring out any winter ones. Clean out your window AC unit, filter and grill before packing it away in a dry place for…
(41NBC/WMGT) — On this edition of Living Well with Troy Thompson, Deeric Williams, a fitness trainer, gives some advice on how to do a couple of simple full-body workouts. Williams explains that both Full Jump Burpee and a high knee-up burpee can be great to do every day, or at least 3 times a week. Williams also recommends high-fiber foods…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Mandy Williamson brings a fun and easy activity for your family to do during the spooky season! All you need is bleach, a spray bottle, a shirt, and some letter stickers or cutouts. Lay your shirt out on a trash bag to prevent any mess, then place your letters onto your shirt to spell out whatever word you…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– A new organization called Beyond the Bell is aiming to help kids say no to drugs and alcohol when outside the classroom. It partners with schools and other local organizations to help kids stay sober. Executive Director, Sandra Dean says in the last five years, there has been an increase in marijuana, alcohol, and even meth use…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– If you make it out to the Ocmulgee River in Macon this weekend, you might see something a little spooky on the water. ABC Breathe and Ocmulgee Outdoor Expeditions are partnering to host an event called Macon Witches Float. This is the first time these organizations have ever hosted this event. They are hoping the community will…