HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Meet Deputy Commander Major General Frank Bradfield III. He’s the new leader at the headquarters of Air Force Reserve Command at Robins Air Force Base. The Major General has been serving in the military for more than 30 year and serving in this position for about a month. Now, he is ready to serve our…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- 43-year-old Rodney Helms entered a guilty plea to malice murder in the Superior Court of Houston County on May 28. According to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, Helms was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. Back in November of 2018, the Warner Robins Police Department found 29-year-old Natasha Reyes dead her kitchen floor…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! This morning, temperatures are in the upper 50s to mid-60s, which is much cooler than yesterday at this time. It almost doesn’t feel like the last day of May. This afternoon, we’ll stay dry with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies. It’s perfect weather for outdoor activities. On…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Perry Panthers student athlete Maurice Hayes Jr has accepted a PWO offer from the University of Georgia to play Cornerback for the Bulldogs. The 6’2″ three star athlete has decommitted from Bowling Green State after making the commitment last year. Hayes Jr is a top 150 cornerback in the nation. Categories: Local Sports,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office S.R.T. Unit deputies help arrest a 16-year-old after he led Peach County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a pursuit in a possibly stolen vehicle. In a recent Facebook post by the Bibb County Sheriff’s office, it says according to a report, speeds reached more than 100 mph as the teen crossed over into…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Coming off a win Wednesday night, in the third home game for Macon, the Bacon lost to their West Division opponent, the Lexington County Blowfish 6-3 to fall to a record of 1-2 at home and 1-5 overall. They head back on the road to Florence to take on the Flamingos Friday night with the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A National Pickleball Tournament is currently underway at Rhythm and Rally in Macon. The four-day event, hosted by UTR Sports, has attracted over 500 players vying for the chance to play on the national stage. Competitors from across the country traveled to Macon for this tournament. Participants like Yoyo Monroe came all the way from Long…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dr. Anissa Jones has officially launched her campaign to fill the Georgia State House District 143 seat, being vacated by House Minority Leader Representative James Beverly. Dr. Jones is a well-known figure in the Middle Georgia community. She’s the former Vice Chair of the Macon Water Authority Board, and the first African-American Chiropractor to establish a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Society Garden is hosting the Annual Macon Mimosa Festival. The event will be June 1 through June 2 from noon to 6 p.m. Brad Evans, Owner of Society Garden, says there will be five different craft mimosas, specialty cocktails and live music. There will also be brunch-style food offerings from the on-site food truck Lilianas. General…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is hosting Historic Soul Sights Van Tours. The tour showcases soulful stories at the city’s most historic sites. The Historic Soul Sights Van Tours are available on the second Friday & Saturday of each month. The 1-hour tours are offered in English and now Spanish. Lake Lambert, Mobile Visitor Center Manager at Visit Macon, says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will rise back into the upper 80s (and maybe lower 90s) Friday afternoon. This Evening Mostly clear skies from the afternoon will stay that way through the evening. After midnight the region will likely see scattered clouds overhead as temperatures drop into the mid to upper 50s rolling into Friday morning. Ambient wind overnight will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As we get closer to summer, temperatures are rising, that means playground equipment will become hot, and could harm your child. Sergeant Jeremy Webb is the Fire Safety Education Officer with the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, he warns parents what to look out for. “Our slides and our swings and things of that nature gets pretty hot…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for murder in Fort Valley, according to the Fort Valley Police Department. Fort Valley PD responded to a call about a person shot and possibly hit by a vehicle at the Royal Town Homes on May 26. When deputies arrived, they found a man lying in the parking lot and bleeding…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fine Fettle, one of Georgia’s licensed medical cannabis providers, opens its new facility in Macon. The facility, located at 700 Joe Tamplin Industrial Blvd., offers relief to those who suffer with pain and in need of medical cannabis products. Retired Sergeant Gary Herber, a veteran of the United States Army who served in the 10th Mountain…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At Luther Williams Field, The Macon Bacon (1-4) grabbed their first win of the season over their West Division opponents the Florence Flamingos (3-3) in their second home game of the year, with a 6-2 victory. The Bacon will host the Lexington County Blowfish Thursday night at 7:00 pm. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coastal…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent along with a partnership with Middle Georgia churches, introduced a new program to provide medical assistance without visiting a doctor’s office. ‘Community Virtual Primary Care’ offers virtual clinics at churches like Center Hill Baptist Church in Macon. Here’s how the program works: Anyone five-years-old or older who are feeling unwell, can visit the…
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – District Attorney Anita Howard says criminal charges will not be pursued against Sgt. Hermes Rodriguez from the Peach County Sheriff’s Office after he shot and killed a man. Peach County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Hermes Rodriguez attempted to pull over 22-year-old Caleb Hooten near State University Drive in Fort Valley on October 10, 2023. Hooten did…
BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is offering a Teen Summer Bus Pass for ages 13 to 18. Jami Gaudet, Public Information Officer at Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority, says the bus pass will be valid from June 1 to July 31. The Teen Summer Bus Pass costs $25 for unlimited use. Registration for the Teen Summer…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see partly cloudy skies and slightly lower highs Thursday afternoon. This Evening Skies will remain mostly clear around the region heading into tonight as temperatures stay in the 80s through sunset. A cooler night is expected as lows drop into the upper 50s and lower 60s for most of the region. Winds will…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Dublin is hosting Burger Week from May 28 through June 1. Lauren Patterson, Downtown Dublin Mainstreet Manager, says this is the first year that Downtown Dublin is hosting this event. There are seven businesses participating: Jack’s Hamburgers Company Supply Minute Grill Crooked Finger Brewery Saltwater Fishery Sea Shells Seafood Deano’s Patterson says there are two…
UPDATE (5/29/24): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says Stephen Fossett was tased after having a medical emergency. Public Information Officer Lt. Linda Howard issued the following statement: “ During watch in the Law Enforcement Center, deputies discovered an inmate behaving strangely, having a medical emergency. While being screened for medical conditions, the inmate became combative with assisting medical staff and…
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested and charged for a shooting in East Dublin, according to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Keenes Crossing Road in reference to a person that had been shot around 6:45 p.m. on May 26. Deputies found the body of 21-year-old Nicholas Nickson from Wrightsville. Nickson had been shot multiple…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! This morning, we’re seeing temperatures in the upper 50s to mid-60s, which is much cooler than yesterday at this time. It almost doesn’t feel like May outside. This afternoon, we’ll stay dry with temperatures reaching the upper 80s and plenty of sunshine. It’s perfect weather for outdoor activities like heading to the pool, enjoying…
COCHRAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) -The Middle Georgia Equestrian Center predominantly does show teams. One of their new show teams is the YEDA team. YEDA, or Youth Development Equestrian Association, allows riders grades four through twelve to compete as a team in separate events preparing them for collegiate show team competition and beyond. Owner and YEDA equestrian head coach Allie Arrington…