Strong winds expected Wednesday around Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Strong winds will be dominant around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon courtesy of high pressure off the east coast and low pressure in the Gulf. This Evening It’s already been a bit breezy around Middle Georgia with brisker winds becoming more noticeable overnight. This will remain the case through tonight as east-southeast winds come in at 5-12…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting on Napier Avenue

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 3700 block of Napier Avenue near Atlantic Avenue late Monday night.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 3700 block of Napier Avenue near Atlantic Avenue late Monday night. The Macon-Bibb Emergency-911 Center received a call at 11:22 p.m. reporting an unresponsive female in the area. Deputies arrived to find 35-year-old Teresa McKenney unresponsive with a gunshot wound. Deputy Coroner…

UPDATE: Four arrests made in connection with Warner Robins home invasion, shooting

Four people have been arrested following a home invasion and shooting in Warner Robins last month, according to a news release from the Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD).

Latronza Burke and Jatavious Leyva (Photos: Warner Robins Police Department)UPDATE (6/18/24): Four people have been arrested following a home invasion and shooting in Warner Robins last month, according to a news release from the Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD). Latronza Burke Jr., Jatavious Leyva and two 17-year-olds were arrested following an investigation. Burke is charged with two counts of criminal…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 10-14

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 10 and Friday, June 14, 2024.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 10 and Friday, June 14, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale) are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores…

Hot election day forecast

Election day is going to be in the 90's

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Stay cool as you head to the polls. More Details in the video above!   Follow Meteorologist Chris Denmark on Facebook (WMGT Meteorologist Chris Denmark) and X (@CDENMARKWX) for weather updates throughout the day. Also, you can watch his forecasts Monday through Friday on 41NBC News at  5, 6, and 11…

Bibb County School Board set to vote on FY2025 budget

The vote on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 will take place on Thursday, June 20. Parents and all other residents are welcome to attend.

FILE: June 2024 (Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Members of the Bibb County Board of Education are set to vote this week on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The budget proposal looks a bit different than in past years due to fewer resources. The school system’s total expense budget for fiscal year 2025 is more than…

Bibb deputies investigating after human remains found under home

Deputies responded to a vacant home in the 1600 block of Pio Nono Lane just after 1 p.m. Monday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human remains under a home. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, deputies responded to a vacant home in the 1600 block of Pio Nono Lane just after 1 p.m. Monday. “It was reported that human remains were found on the property,” the release…

Temperatures return towards average Tuesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will be back in the lower 90s following a weekend in the upper 90s. This Evening Isolated showers and storms will continue around Middle Georgia through the suppertime hours before dissipating after sunset. It will be a bit cooler tonight as most of the low temperatures return to the upper 60s. Overnight winds will come…

Hot but not as hot today

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Here is the up coming weeks forecast. Have a good day!     Follow Meteorologist Chris Denmark on Facebook (WMGT Meteorologist Chris Denmark) and X (@CDENMARKWX) for weather updates throughout the day. Also, you can watch his forecasts Monday through Friday on 41NBC News at  5, 6, and 11 a.m. Categories:…

16-year-old shot in Houston County

Deputies find a 16-year-old shot at home in Warner Robins, investigation is still active.

PoliceWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division received a call about shots fired at 918 Collins Ave on Saturday. When deputies arrived, they saw a 16-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his arm. He was taken to the hospital and is listed in stable condition. The suspect fled the scene on foot before officers…

Travon Walker in Macon to sign autographs ahead of Football Camp

The Thomaston native was in Macon Friday evening to sign autographs with former and current UGA players

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) -Upson-Lee graduate, National Champion, and first overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft Travon Walker was at the TownPlace Suites across from Mercer University Friday evening, along with current and former UGA players, to sign autographs for fans. The money for the autographs, $50 for two autographs from Walker and $25 for two autographs from any…

Bacon win their first road game of the season

The Macon Bacon (4-13) got their first win of the season that was not at Luther Williams Field

LEXINGTON COUNTY, South Carolina – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon (4-13) beat the Lexington County Blowfish on the road Friday 6-3 to pick up their first road win of the season. The Bacon look to continue this momentum as they head into Saturday where they will host the Martinsville Mustangs (13-5) that sit in second place in the west division…

Lifelong Macon resident turns 100

Blash's daughter told 41NBC her mother’s secret to living a long life is simple: treat people right.

Lucille Blash (Photo: Angela Blash)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lucille Blash, a lifelong Macon resident, marked a century of life in Middle Georgia on Thursday by celebrating her 100th birthday. Blash’s daughter shared insights into her mother’s longevity, telling 41NBC her mother’s secret to living a long life is simple: treat people right. We wish Mrs. Blash a very happy 100th…

Georgia Department of Public Health closing all remaining COVID-19 community testing sites

COVID-19 testing kiosks are now located throughout the state.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – PCR testing though Georgia Department of Public Health will end operations July 1. Michael Hokanson, the public information officer for the department’s North Central Health District, says there are still many ways to get tested for COVID-19 should you need to. “There are other opportunities as well through other medical providers, pharmacies, things…

River Edge Behavioral Health tops off new facility

The new facility was a collaboration among River Edge, the Mercer University School of Medicine, and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health. It is expected to open in March 2025.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  River Edge Behavioral Health hosted a topping-off ceremony for its new facility on Friday. The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Crisis Services and Diagnostic Center, located at 1241 Rev. J.L. Mills Senior Way in Macon, is the first in the state. Greta O’Dell, the developmental services director for River Edge Behavioral Health, is excited…

Forsyth calls for water conservation due to high demand, lack of rainfall

City of Forsyth implements watering restrictions to preserve municipal reserves

MGNFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Forsyth issued a public notice on Friday asking its customers to conserve water due to high water demand and lack of rainfall, according to a post on the city’s Facebook page. H2O Innovation, which manages Forsyth’s water supply, says increased demand has depleted reserves in the municipal storage tanks, necessitating these measures to…

Flag Day ceremony at Carl Vinson VA Medical Center

What it means to Dublin's veterans and VA workers

LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – About 60 Veterans Affairs workers and guests attended the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center’s 12th annual Flag Day ceremony. On Friday morning, dozens gathered on the front lawn for the ceremony. According to Dr. Jordan, the ceremony is emotional and reminds VA employees why they work to care for veterans year after year. “When people…

Twiggs County to host Juneteenth Celebration

The event will be June 22 at 5 p.m.at the Courthouse Square. 

TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Twiggs County is set to host a Juneteenth Celebration in Jeffersonville. The event will be June 22 at 5 p.m.at the Courthouse Square. Nikki Stephens, Council Woman and event organizer, says this is a free, family-friendly event. There will be live entertainment from Kali Dance Studio, live music from the Crawford Ensemble and DJ Bonner…

Jones County to host Juneteenth Celebration

There will be performances, education, and activities for every age.

JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County is set to host the second annual Juneteenth Celebration in Gray. The event is hosted Les Dames  Magnifiques. The Juneteenth Celebration will be at Carol’s Park in Gray from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 29. Ann Carter, President of Les Dames  Magnifiques, says there will be performances, education, and activities for…

Decision 2024: Meet Kim Jenkins candidate for Macon-Bibb Commission, District 8

Election day is June 18.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two candidates are qualified for the upcoming Macon-Bibb Commission, District 8 runoff election. Donice Bryant and Kim Jenkins are competing in the upcoming runoff election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the June 18 election. Candidate name: Kim Jenkins Running for: Macon-Bibb Commission, District 8 Campaign Website: kimjenkinsforcommissioner.com MONICA- Good afternoon. Today we have Kim…

Local book drive to benefit Roberts Academy at Mercer University

According to Roberts Academy, an elementary school library needs 15-20 books per learner.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Roberts Academy at Mercer University is hosting a local book drive until August 1. Roberts Academy is a transitional school designed especially for students with dyslexia. The school provides students with foundational skills needed to succeed in a traditional school setting. The academy is for students in grades 2 through 5. The curriculum uses the Otron-Gillingham…

River Edge Behavioral Health to host Topping Off Ceremony

The new Crisis Services and Diagnostic Center will serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, River Edge Behavioral Health and Mercer University School of Medicine are hosting a Topping Off Ceremony for the new Crisis Services and Diagnostic Center. Greta O’Dell, the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Director at River Edge Behavioral Health, says the new Crisis Services and Diagnostic Center will serve adults…

VERY HOT this Father’s Day weekend

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! This morning we are mild in the 60s with sunshine. This afternoon is going to be a hot one, with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. Saturday we could see upper 90s to 101 across Middle Georgia. Heat indices will definitely be in the 100 degree range. Definitely need to…

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon lose third game in a row

The Macon Bacon (3-12) have now lost three games in a row after their 8-6 home loss to the Lexington County Blowfish (7-8)

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon (3-12) have now lost three games in a row after their 8-6 home loss to the Lexington County Blowfish (7-8). Bacon gave up three runs in the top 3rd and five runs in the top 4th. However, after six unanswered runs from Macon, the rally was not enough. The Bacon go on…