WMGT-TV

WMGT-TV is a television station licensed to Macon, Georgia, United States, serving the Macon television market. It is affiliated with NBC and owned by Gray Television.

Overview:

WMGT-TV broadcasts on virtual channel 41 and operates at UHF channel 36. Its studios are located on Sheraton Drive in Macon, and its transmitter is located near Lizella, Georgia. The station provides NBC network programming, local news coverage, and syndicated programming to viewers in central Georgia.

History:

WMGT-TV first signed on the air on December 25, 1953, as WMAZ-TV, owned by Southeastern Broadcasting Company, along with WMAZ radio (940 AM) and WMAZ-FM (99.1). It was initially affiliated with CBS, ABC, and DuMont Television Network. In 1961, the station switched its primary affiliation to NBC. The call letters were changed to WMGT-TV in 1985, reflecting ownership changes over the years. Throughout its history, the station has been a significant provider of news and information to the central Georgia area.

Programming:

WMGT-TV airs a variety of NBC network programs, including news, sports, and entertainment. The station also produces its own local newscasts, covering local events, politics, and weather. Syndicated programming is also included in its broadcast schedule.

Technical Information:

WMGT-TV broadcasts in high definition (HD). As part of the digital television transition, the station ceased broadcasting its analog signal on June 12, 2009.