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Appling Middle School hosts Flight Summer Camp Career Fest

Guest mentors, representing 36 different careers, spoke with students at Peter G. Appling Middle School.

June 20, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – About 200 middle school students in Bibb County attended the Flight Summer Camp Career Fest on Thursday. Guest mentors, representing 36 different careers, spoke with students at Peter G. Appling Middle School. The students learned about how the mentors got into their fields, obstacles they faced along the way and more. Dominique Nichols,…

Jack in the Box to open five new restaurants in Macon market

41NBC News spoke with the Vice President of Francise Development at Jack in the Box.

June 20, 2024

Fiona King,

Courtesy: Jack in the BoxMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fast food chain restaurant Jack in the Box is set to open five restaurants in the Macon market. The move comes as part of the company’s expansion into the state of Georgia, with plans to open a total of 15 restaurants across the state. Jack in the Box, headquartered in San Diego,…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrest suspects connected with commercial burglary

The suspects were charged with felony second degree burglary.

June 20, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit arrested two men in connection to a burglary that occurred Thursday afternoon. Deputies passed Houston Grocery located at 4315 Houston Avenue and noticed a white passenger vehicle backed in at the side of the closed business. One of the men was removing property from inside the business, then loading…

Piedmont Macon Cancer Survivor Paintings 6 20 2024

Museum of Arts and Sciences hosts paintings by Piedmont Cancer Patients

"I'm always excited when the little invite comes in the mail," said Tina Luichinger.

June 20, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New paintings were put on display in the lobby of the Museum of Arts and Sciences. The exhibit was created in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Month and the artwork was made by survivors who took Piedmont Macon’s Creative Healing Class. According to a news release, the free class is offered every other…

American Elegance Pageant accepting applications

No pageant experience is required to enter and contestants must be 18 or older.

June 20, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Elegance Pageant is accepting applications for the upcoming 26th Annual National Pageant. Ashley Rodgers, Ms. Elegance International 2023-24, says this event is about inclusivity and encourages others to participate. Rodgers says that the pageant world helped her feel confident and find her voice. The American Elegance Pageant is November 7-10 at Crowne Plaza Hotel…

Rain odds begin to climb Friday

June 20, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An area of low pressure trying to organize off the eastern coast of Florida will elevate rain chances to finish the week. This Evening Scattered clouds from the afternoon will largely clear out this evening as temperatures hang in the lower 90s and 80s. It will be the coolest night of the week, however, as temperatures…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in Rush Fitness burglary

48-year-old Russell Brent Harrison is charged with felony second-degree burglary after deputies say he fled the scene with stolen money.

June 20, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Russell Harrison (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested a suspect Wednesday in connection with the burglary of Rush Fitness, located at 310 Sixth Street. A call came in to the Macon Bibb Emergency-911 Center just before 1:30 a.m., Wednesday, reporting an unknown male inside the business. Deputies responded to the scene after…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office looking for suspect in attempted commercial robbery

The attempted robbery took place on June 20 at Family Dollar.

June 20, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted commercial robbery that happened at Family Dollar in Macon Thursday morning. According to deputies, a masked male subject entered the store, located at 2584 Rocky Creek Road, just after 11:30 a.m. and brandished a firearm. The store clerks fled from the masked male and escaped the store,…

The first day of summer will be hot

June 20, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Happy Summer solstice! The summer solstice in Middle Georgia, occurring on June 20, 2024 at 4:50 p.m., marks the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. Today we will see mostly sunny skies with highs in the low 90s. A tropical airmass will be in play for…

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon lose a close one at home to the Flamingos

The Macon Bacon (7-14) lose 6-5 to the Florence Flamingos (14-8)

June 19, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – After winning four straight games, the Macon Bacon (7-14) lost to the Florence Flamingos (14-8) by a final score of 6-5. After going up 5-3 in the Bottom 8th, Flamingos grabbed three runs in the Top 9th to win the game. The Bacon head to Florence to play the Flamingos Thursday night at 7 p.m….

UPDATE: Crews continue battle against fire at Midway Straw Company in Johnson County

Community rallies as firefighters fight massive hay bale fire in Johnson County

June 19, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Sandersville Fire DepartmentUPDATE (11 p.m.) — Firefighters are still on the scene of a fire at Midway Straw Company on Highway 319 in Johnson County, which has been burning since around 7 a.m. Wednesday. Johnson County EMA Director Shawn Wombles confirmed late Wednesday night that the fire is still burning at its point of origin. “We’re still monitoring it,”…

Macon Mental Health Matters launches initiative to address adverse childhood experiences

New survey aims to improve mental health by understanding community trauma

June 19, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters has launched a new initiative aimed at addressing “Adverse Childhood Experiences” (ACEs), which recognizes that childhood experiences, whether positive or negative, play a significant role in shaping individuals’ lives. It’s part of the organization’s effort to make Macon the most mentally healthy city in Georgia, ACEs can include a wide range of…

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: What you can do to avoid bites this summer

The Georgia Department of Public Health encourages practices that keep mosquitoes away from your yard as it is the most effective way to reduce the risk of contracting disease.

June 19, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – June 16-22 is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week in the United States. Michael Hokanson, the Public Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s North Central Health District, outlined ways to prevent attracting mosquitos around the home. “While you’re going around your yard and your house, look for any areas where mosquitoes…

Make Music Day In Macon Set For This Week

Make Music Day Macon set for this week

Gloria Stanley, Founder of Make Music Day in Macon, brought the celebration to Macon in 2017.

June 19, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Make Music Day Macon is hosting “Green Eggs and Ham Summer Vibes Jam” on June 21. Make Music Day began in 1982 in France and is celebrated around the world. Gloria Stanley, Founder of Make Music Day in Macon, brought the celebration to Macon in 2017. Stanley said this year will be bigger and better than…

Warm, sunny, and still breezy Thursday

June 19, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Winds will still be breezy but begin to slow Thursday as Tropical Storm Alberto moves inland into Mexico. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will stay with Middle Georgia through sunset and into tonight. Ambient winds have been strong, and gusts will likely remain over 20 mph through sunset as well. While rain is possible, those…

Baldwin County Schools awarded $500,000 grant to implement Leader in Me program

Leader in Me program aims to transform school culture and enhance academic achievements across Baldwin County Schools

June 19, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

FileMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County School District has secured a three-year grant of more than $500,000 from the Georgia Department of Education and the FranklinCovey Foundation to implement the Leader in Me program across all schools in the district, targeting students from Pre-K through grade 12. State leaders announced last year the leadership program, which saw success in…

Panelists discuss growing up in segregated Macon at Tubman Museum’s Juneteenth event

One of the panelists, Rubie London Major, talked about how they were given used school books from white schools for class each year rather than new ones like their peers.

June 19, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – People gathered at the Tubman Museum in Macon on Wednesday to celebrate Juneteenth. The museum hosted a panel discussion called ‘Being Young, Gifted and Black in a Segregated City.’ Three people who grew up and lived in Macon during the height of segregation and integration were on Wednesday’s panel. One of the panelists, Rubie London Major,…

A bit breezy today

June 19, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Winds around Middle Georgia will be quite strong from the east, ranging from 10-17 mph and gusting over 25 mph throughout the afternoon. This is due to Potential Tropical Cyclone One off the eastern coast of Mexico and a powerful high-pressure area off the U.S. East Coast. These winds are expected whether…

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon win fourth straight game with a 8-7 walk off victory

The Macon Bacon (7-12) defeated the Boone Bigfoots (7-13) by a final score of 8-7 to win their fourth game in a row

June 19, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon (7-12) grabbed their fourth win in a row Tuesday night in front of their home crowd with a 8-7 walk off victory over the Boone Bigfoots (7-13). Tied at six a piece going into the Top 9th, the Bigfoots scored one run to take the lead 7-6. However, Bacon’s CJ Dean hit…

Warner Robins’ Isaiah Gibson has decommitted from USC

The Senior Demon five-star edge rusher announced through One Elite that he has decommitted from the University of Southern California

June 19, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins High School Senior Isaiah Gibson announced through One Elite that he has decommitted from USC. The 6’5″ 260lbs five-star edge rusher originally committed to the Trojans back in March. One Elite has Gibson ranked as the number one overall edge rusher and the seventh best prospect in the state of Georgia for…

Wayne Johnson wins GOP primary for Georgia’s U.S. House District 2

Johnson to face incumbent Sanford Bishop in November election

June 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Wayne JohnsonMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wayne Johnson has secured the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 2 in Georgia, defeating Chuck Hand. Johnson will face incumbent Sanford Bishop in the general election this November. The results have not yet been finalized on the Georgia Secretary of State’s website, but the Associated Press has called the race in Johnson’s favor. “Not…

Macon-Bibb County approves FY2025 budget

FY 2025 budget includes fourth consecutive property tax reduction

June 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget on Tuesday. The budget, which covers the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, was initially presented by Mayor Lester Miller in May. A public hearing was held earlier in June, according to a Macon-Bibb County news release. The approved budget proposes a reduction…

Macon-Bibb’s Memorial Park Rec Center pool to open on Thursday, June 20

The Memorial Park Recreation Center pool, located at 2465 Second Street, will open on Thursday, June 20 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

June 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Memorial Park Recreation Center pool, located at 2465 Second Street, will open on Thursday, June 20 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. According to a Macon-Bibb news release, the pool joins others already open at Booker T. Washington Community Center (401 Monroe Street), Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard), Frank Johnson Recreation…

Deputies recover stolen cars after convoluted heist

The Jones County Sheriff's Office says a stolen wrecker was used to steal two cars

June 18, 2024

Finn Balfour,

Gabriel Martin (Photo: Jones County Sheriff’s Office)JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County deputies recovered three stolen cars, including a wrecker, from a Macon business. It started Friday, June 14 when the Jones County Sheriff’s Office says Gabriel Kaison Martin took a Chevy Silverado from 49 Wrecker Service. According to the sheriff’s office, that location has been shut down for…

Guest mentors, representing 36 different careers, spoke with students at Peter G. Appling Middle School.

41NBC News spoke with the Vice President of Francise Development at Jack in the Box.

The suspects were charged with felony second degree burglary.

"I'm always excited when the little invite comes in the mail," said Tina Luichinger.

No pageant experience is required to enter and contestants must be 18 or older.

48-year-old Russell Brent Harrison is charged with felony second-degree burglary after deputies say he fled the scene with stolen money.

The attempted robbery took place on June 20 at Family Dollar.

The Macon Bacon (7-14) lose 6-5 to the Florence Flamingos (14-8)

Community rallies as firefighters fight massive hay bale fire in Johnson County

New survey aims to improve mental health by understanding community trauma

The Georgia Department of Public Health encourages practices that keep mosquitoes away from your yard as it is the most effective way to reduce the risk of contracting disease.

Gloria Stanley, Founder of Make Music Day in Macon, brought the celebration to Macon in 2017.

Leader in Me program aims to transform school culture and enhance academic achievements across Baldwin County Schools

One of the panelists, Rubie London Major, talked about how they were given used school books from white schools for class each year rather than new ones like their peers.

The Macon Bacon (7-12) defeated the Boone Bigfoots (7-13) by a final score of 8-7 to win their fourth game in a row

The Senior Demon five-star edge rusher announced through One Elite that he has decommitted from the University of Southern California

Johnson to face incumbent Sanford Bishop in November election

FY 2025 budget includes fourth consecutive property tax reduction

The Memorial Park Recreation Center pool, located at 2465 Second Street, will open on Thursday, June 20 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Jones County Sheriff's Office says a stolen wrecker was used to steal two cars

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