Neighborhood Cleanup
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Vineville and Napier Heights hosting neighborhood cleanup Saturday

The cleanup is happening at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
Ariel Schiller,

The Vineville and Napier Heights neighborhood associations are teaming up for the cleanup. Both neighborhoods invite the public to join in their efforts. Vineville Neighborhood Association vice president, Trixy Hanson, says they’ve been struggling with trash in their area for a while. “I’ve been working together with other neighborhoods such as Pleasant Hill, Napier Heights to try to make a…

Special Olympics
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

WRPD hosts “Cops on Donut Shops” to fundraise for Special Olympics

WRPD hosted its "Cops on Donut Shops" fundraiser at Dunkin Donut locations Friday.
Ariel Schiller,

The police department hosted its “Cops on Donut Shops” fundraiser at Dunkin Donut locations throughout the area Friday on National Doughnut Day. We spoke with Captain John Clay about the importance of the fundraiser. “It allows people with developmental disabilities to participate in different types of competitions, athletic competitions,” Captain Clay said. “And it helps build up their self-esteem. It…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered storms stick around Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

Tomorrow we will add a few more storms than what we saw today, along with some warm temperatures  and mostly cloudy skies. Warm weather will be sticking around through the weekend with highs in the upper 80’s and low 90’s. Once again we will be dealing with those pesky pop up showers and storms each day, so if you are…

Visit Macon
Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News

Governor Kemp awards tourism industry, including Visit Macon

Governor Brian Kemp says his goal is to strengthen tourism
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- With many covid restrictions easing up, more people are traveling. In an effort to bring more tourists to Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp announced a grant aimed at helping tourism recover from the pandemic. The grant is worth two million dollars, and Visit Macon was just one of many centers to receive the grant totaling $38,000. Visit Macon says…

Officer of the Year
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins Optimist Club honors local law enforcement

The ceremony was the first time the club met in person since the beginning of the pandemic.
Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Warner Robins Noon Optimist Club held its first in person meeting since the beginning of the pandemic to honor local law enforcement. Just like many other organizations, the Warner Robins Noon Optimist Club spent the last year meeting virtually. Thursday’s meeting was held at Ole Times on Watson Boulevard. Club president Rodney Mines says it…

Miller-Motte College
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Miller-Motte College welcomes students back to campus

Students are returning to campus after nearly 16 months due to COVID
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Students have returned to in person classes at Miller-Motte College, and staff says they’re excited. After transitioning to online last March due to the pandemic, students had to learn at a quicker pace from home. To welcome students back, the college held a block party. Food and drinks were served as students enjoyed music and games. Rhonda Evans…

Peach Queens Web
Entertainment, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Peach County

Fort Valley, Byron prepare for 35th annual Georgia Peach Festival

The festival runs June 4th and 5th in Fort Valley and wraps up June 12th in Byron.
Shelby Coates,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 35th annual Georgia Peach Festival kicks off this weekend in Peach County. The annual event attracts more than 5,000 visitors, including church groups, senior groups and charter bus tours. The Georgia tradition is a shared festival between the cities of Fort Valley and Byron. And it is home to the world’s largest peach cobbler….

BS Report
Sports

BS Report: June 2nd – Post Ozuna

The Braves may need to prepare to finish out the season without Marcell Ozuna.
David Tufts,

The Braves are down a power hitter following the arrest of outfielder Marcell Ozuna. What are the options for the Braves, should Ozuna miss the rest of the season? Bill Shanks breaks it down this week. Categories: Sports

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Local News, Weather

Scattered storms possible Thursday

Highs tomorrow will be warming to the low 90's and upper 80's with scattered showers starting to pop up during the afternoon.
Cecilia Reeves,

Rain and storms stayed just outside of the Middle Georgia area today, but we likely won’t be quite as lucky with dry weather as we head into the weekend. Highs tomorrow will be warming to the low 90’s and upper 80’s with scattered showers starting to pop up during the afternoon. A cold front to our west will eventually be…

Georgia Fairground
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Perry Police provide update on shooting at May Days

Captain Heath Dykes says two people got into an argument near the clock tower.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )— The Perry Police Department says the Saturday night shooting at May Days on the Midway involved a stolen gun. Captain Heath Dykes says two people got into an argument near the clock tower, and then someone pulled out a gun and fired it several times. He says the recovered gun was stolen out of Pulaski County….

Perry Lofts
Business, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Travel

New lofts, restaurant being built in Perry

"Downstairs will be a restaurant and upstairs will be three lofts"
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perry will soon be home to new loft apartments and a restaurant. Meredith Lockerman says she noticed the empty lot on Commerce Street and thought something unique should go there. A year and a half later, she had the idea for what will be known as The Commodore. Lockerman and her husband visit downtown Macon for…

Warner Robins
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Warner Robins hosts ribbon cutting for new sports complex

"Wow, we didn't envision this."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms, city and county leaders and residents gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of a new sports complex. According to Mayor Toms, the sports complex has taken a few years to complete, but the wait was worth it. He says the new facility will…

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Local News, Weather

Warmer, more humid Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

A warm front will be lifting into the area overnight/tomorrow, bringing in more humid air and warmer temperatures. Highs Wednesday will be topping out in the upper 80’s with a chance for some isolated showers, mainly east of I-75. By Thursday more widespread shower and thunderstorms will be popping up in a generally summer-like fashion. Humidity will be increasing through…

Dog Pool
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Pets & Animals, WMGT

Local woman opens pool for dogs

Patti Jones opened Fur Fix in Macon to help aging dogs and dogs with ailments.
Ariel Schiller,

Jones wanted to help her aging dogs and decided to look into aquatics. So she learned about water works and water massage for dogs, then went through training and decided to offer the service to Middle Georgians. “There hasn’t been one in this area, so it just seemed like the perfect thing to do,” Jones said. “Because I know my…

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…