Aj Web
Featured, Laurens County, Local News

East Laurens High School student killed in weekend crash

Austin "AJ" McCullars was a passenger in an EZ-Go Slingshot vehicle that ran off the roadway.
Shelby Coates,

Georgia State Patrol reports 17-year-old Austin “AJ” McCullars was a passenger in an EZ-Go Slingshot vehicle. The incident report states the vehicle was traveling east on Sportsman Club Road around 7:20 Sunday evening. The vehicle ran off the road and hit a tree, causing both McCullars and the driver to be ejected. The 54-year-old driver was transported to Atrium Health…

Tina Prince
Local News, Washington County, WMGT

Washington County Searching for missing Sandersville woman

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Where according to her family, prince received a mysterious call. That eventually lead Prince to leave the restaurant unexpectedly. After not hearing from Prince for 24 hours, the family decided to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Where Sheriff Joel Cochran says they than, began investigating the call. “She received a call from  a male acquaintance, and had a consensual…
all-import, Featured

2021 hurricane season officially begins

Dalton Mullinax,

A total of 14 named storms is considered average, based on a 30-year average. Parameters used to forecast a hurricane season are looking favorable for a sixth consecutive above-normal season. Of the 13-20 named storms in NOAA’s outlook, 6-10 are expected to become hurricanes with 3-5 of those being major hurricanes, category 3 or stronger. While Middle Georgia will not…
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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 24-28

Tucker Sargent,

Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 24 and Friday, May 28, 2021.
Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Mayor honors Miss Warner Robins, Miss Warner Robins Outstanding Teen

Shelby Coates,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins honors two young ladies giving back to the community and representing the International City in the Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition. Mayor Randy Toms presented a proclamation and ceremonious keys to the city to Miss Warner Robins Olivia McMillan and Miss Warner Robins Outstanding Teen Remelie Heide. A ceremony took place…

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Baldwin County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Milledgeville YDC mental health counselor charged with sexual assault

Shelby Coates,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former employee at the Milledgeville Youth Development Campus is in jail on sexual assault charges. According to a Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) news release, arrest warrants were issued for 53-year-old Lorenda Williamson of Gray, on May 13th. Williamson worked as a mental health counselor at the Milledgeville Youth Development Campus. According to an…

Rant and Rave: May 27th – Ups and Downs

David Tufts,

There were lot of ups and downs this week for Atlanta sports fans. The Hawks suffer a loss against the Knicks after winning in their first playoff meeting. Marcell Ozuna is out for the Braves after injuring his wrist. And it’s only a matter of time before the Falcons officially part ways with Julio Jones. Why can’t we catch a…

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Sports

BS Report: May 26th

David Tufts,

The Hawks have taken game one of their playoff skirmish with the Knicks. Hawks fans have watched this team come a long way this year, but they still have a long way to go. Can they stick it to NY and make it to the second round? Bill Shanks breaks it down, this week. Categories: Sports