MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will get a weekend of sunshine and below average temperatures following Thursday’s violent storms. This Evening Clouds will slowly work to clear out over the region over the remainder of the evening. Temperatures will remain in the 80s until after the sun sets, then they will begin to plummet. Lows will be in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Florists like, Lawrence Mayer Florist, have a team of workers putting together last minute flower arrangements for Mother’s Day across Middle Georgia. “For the holiday, we generally do 300 or 400 orders for the several day period of Mother’s Day,” says Mayer. Mayer says, over the years, he’s noticed anyone who places an order for their…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th home run will be celebrated Saturday at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (GSHF). The previous record holder was Babe Ruth before Hank Aaron broke it. The current record holder is Barry Bonds, who broke Aaron’s record in 2007. The GSHF will unveil a new…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 134 election. Joshua Lewis and Robert Dickey are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Robert Dickey Running for: Georgia House District 134 Campaign Website: voterobertdickey.com MONICA- Good…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, a cold front will sweep through Georgia, ushering in gusty winds and drier conditions. Anticipate wind speeds ranging from 10 to 20 mph, with gusts peaking at 35 mph. Precipitation is expected to taper off by evening, paving the way for a clearer night. Come Saturday, Middle Georgia will experience cooler and drier air, setting…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Volunteer Clinic is seeking the help of doctors with specialties in areas such as Gynecology, Optometry, and Orthopedics. They need your help treating everyday, working Middle Georgians who might not have a big enough income to afford health insurance. The clinic’s hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Bears Baseball team is no stranger to success. Since winning their first ever State Championship back in 2014, the last ten seasons have seen the Bears break numerous records, win multiple state titles, and send several players to play at the NCAA Division One level. To commemorate their success since then,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Drivers faced an uneasy commute on Thursday afternoon as severe weather moved through Middle Georgia. Heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms caused wet roads making travel hazardous. During severe weather season, the Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency is urging everyone to have a plan in place before stepping out the door. Spencer Hawkins is the Director of…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Police Department needs your help finding a wanted man. According to a recent Facebook post by the department, they’re looking for 21-year-old Marquavious Manning. Police say he’s wanted for Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. Manning is 5’8 and weighs around 140lbs. If you know where he…
Photo: Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeSANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nine people are now in custody after the Washington County Sheriff’s Office says its deputies seized seven pounds of marijuana, two pounds of methamphetamine, seven pounds of tobacco, two pounds of ecstasy, three drones and 15 cell phones. According to a Washington County Sheriff’s Office news release, sent Thursday by Sheriff Joel…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County has received a $500,000 Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) grant from Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs. According to a Baldwin County news release, the funds will be used to rehabilitate six homes on the south side of the country, with construction set to start on the first house in winter 2025. Baldwin County is…
Andre Slocumb (Photo: Warner Robins Police Department)UPDATE (5/9/24) – A man arrested in connection with the shooting death of Anthony Presley in May 2023 was found guilty of multiple charges on Wednesday and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. A Warner Robins Police Department news release says 39-year-old Andre Slocumb, who was taken into custody in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – SparkMacon in collaboration with Score Middle Georgia and Startup Macon is hosting Macon Startup Week to help local entrepreneurs. Startup Week will have free events at various locations throughout Downtown Macon from May 6 through May 11. Jenn David with Macon Startup Week says this event is for current entrepreneurs or those who are hoping to become…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller handed over keys to new homeowners Thursday. These four houses sit on land that was cleared out in Phase 1 of the blight fight. Several local non–profits and businesses helped fund construction, including Macon-Area Habitat for Humanity and the Peyton Anderson Foundation. Mayor Lester Miller says making room for these new homes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain didn’t stop this year’s Age-Friendly Community celebration at Carolyn Crayton Park on Thursday. The celebration has been held for 12 years now. It started after the AARP and The World Health Organization recognized Macon for its amenities that can make aging easier. A couple of those amenities, also called domains, are public transportation and affordable…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A son shot and killed his father during a domestic dispute in Houston County, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. 52-year-old Adalberto Ortiz-Nieves and 21-year-old Alexzander Capella-Ortiz had a domestic dispute on May 8 around 8:20 p.m. in the 100 block of Wimberly Road in Hawkinsville. Capella-Ortiz shot and killed his father during the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning! Today we have a level 3/5 risk from the storm prediction center for the threat of multiple waves of strong to severe thunderstorms. The first wave will be late this morning through the afternoon. A Tornado watch has been issued for the first wave until 1 pm. The counties in the watch are Baldwin,…
ROBERTA, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crawford County Eagles baseball team has been preparing for their first ever GHSA Class A D-I Final Four matchup ever in program history. After graduating eight seniors and finishing last season with the most regular season wins in school history, Crawford County’s expectations for this season were to get the young team’s feet wet,…
FLOVILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Leaders and officials gathered at the Central Corridor Coalition meeting on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of restoring passenger rail service between Atlanta, Macon and Savannah. According to the 1-75 Corridor Coalition, the project is in its planning phase, but it is one step closer to becoming a reality. The former mayor of Macon-Bibb County, Robert…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is celebrating Bike Walk Month with a full month of community events. “We have plenty of free things that you can come to, no matter the skill level,” says Rachel Umana from Bike Walk Macon. Bike Walk Macon is encouraging community members to ditch your car and grab your bike. Facebook: Bike Walk…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Democratic candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 149 election. Floyd Griffin and Phyllis Tufts Hightower are competing to win the Democratic nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Phyllis Tufts Hightower Running for: Georgia House District 149 Campaign Website: Facebook…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – About 90 high school students in Bibb and Jones counties participated in Georgia Power’s, “Energy Exchange, Careers in Energy Exposure Day” on Wednesday. Dr. Melissa Middlebrooks, the Education and Workforce Development Coordinator at Georgia Power, says the event shows students different career opportunities they may not have thought about before. “Anything from linemen to engineering to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County man was arrested for trafficking methamphetamine in Macon, following a drug investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). 32-year-old Tavish Faulks was arrested for trafficking methamphetamine on April 29 and additional charges are pending. Following a 6-month investigation, the GBI assisted by Georgia State Patrol, conducted a traffic stop on an SUV…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hutchinson Mitsubishi is partnering with the Houston County Humane Society to offer free pet adoptions on May 18. The event will be at the Hutchinson Mitsubishi from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Joshua Bowens from Hutchinson Mitsubishi says they are also accepting donations. They are collecting food, bedding, blankets, toys and other essential items. Categories: 41…