Middle Georgia Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores (August 5–9, 2024)

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, August 5 and Friday, August 9, 2024.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, August 5 and Friday, August 9, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores…

Northeast Raiders gear up for Game of the Week matchup against Peach County Trojans

The Northeast Raiders football team is preparing for their Week 1 matchup against the Peach County Trojans Friday night.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northeast Raiders football team is preparing for their Week 1 matchup against the Peach County Trojans Friday night. The game, part of the first Gridiron Classic at Fort Valley State University’s Wildcat Stadium, is set for an 8 p.m. kickoff. Entering his seventh season, Northeast head coach Jeremy Wiggins is focusing on a strong ground…

First Middle Georgia school for dyslexic students opens this week

This will be the first Georgia school prioritizing dyslexic students outside of metro Atlanta.

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Roberts Academy at Mercer University will begin classes on Wednesday. The new academy is a transitional school for 2nd through 5th grade students with dyslexia. This will be the first Georgia school prioritizing dyslexic students outside of metro Atlanta. Head of School Joy Wood says the academy will prepare students for a return…

New medianettes added to address pedestrian safety on Gray Highway

District 3 Commissioner Elaine Lucas and Commissioner-Elect Stanley Stewart held a news conference in the parking lot of Burger King on Gray Highway on Monday to discuss the new medianettes and future plans to make Gray Highway safer for everyone.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You may have noticed a few changes over on Gray Highway. District 3 Commissioner Elaine Lucas and Commissioner-Elect Stanley Stewart held a news conference in the parking lot of Burger King on Gray Highway on Monday to discuss the new medianettes and future plans to make Gray Highway safer for everyone. Commissioner Lucas…

Man wanted for shooting at Cornbreads Club in Washington County

Deputies are looking for 25-year-old Travon Hutchinson, also known as Pete Graddy. 

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted in connection to a shooting at a club outside of Tennille, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Joel Cochran says deputies were notified about a shooting that occurred at Cornbreads Club on Matthews Road on Sunday. Deputies responded and found two men…

Humidity down to start the new week

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dew points around Middle Georgia have dropped into the 60s thanks to a stalled out cold front. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give way to a clear night around Middle Georgia. It will be calm with lows dropping into the upper 60s and lower 70s. While most of the region will be seeing wind from…

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying suspects in entering auto, property damage case

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying suspects involved in an entering auto and property damage case at a local gas station last month.

Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying suspects involved in an entering auto and property damage case at a local gas station last month. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, it happened on July 28 between 1:30 a.m. and 2:20 a.m. at the BP, located at 1334 Rumble…

Man wanted for conspiracy to commit murder arrested for car break-ins in Monroe County

Poole is currently in the Monroe County Jail for seven counts of entering auto and two counts of criminal trespass.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man wanted out of Bibb County for conspiracy to commit murder was arrested after a multiple car break-ins out of Monroe County on Friday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded on August 9 around 6 a.m. to Sara Kay Lane near the Bolingbroke area in reference to an entering auto that…

Cherry Blossom Festival announces 2024 Veterans Day events

The Cherry Blossom Festival has announced a series of events to honor veterans in Macon-Bibb County.

Cherry Blossom FestivalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival has announced its event schedule for its 2024 Veterans Day events in Macon-Bibb County this November. A portion of proceeds from the events, set for November 9-11, 2024, will benefit the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation. The Veterans Day 5K is set for November 9 at 8:30 a.m. at Middle Georgia…

Man found dead in Washington State Prison, investigation underway

Devonte Williams was found dead on August 9. 

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate was found dead at the Washington State Prison on Friday, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. Devonte Williams was found dead on August 9. Williams body was turned over to the County Coroner and will be transported to the GBI crime lab to determine the official cause of death. The death is…

Macon-Bibb County moves forward with renovation of Rosa Parks Square

Macon-Bibb Commissioners unanimously passed plans to add seating, shading and lighting to the park.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is moving forward with long-awaited plans to renovate Rosa Parks Square, a park dedicated to honoring Civil Rights leaders. For more than 10 years, community leaders, including former Macon Mayor C. Jack Ellis, have shared ideas for the future of Rosa Parks Square in downtown Macon. Now, after 15 years of fundraising, those plans…

Macon Regional Crimestoppers seek help finding wanted suspects

Today's word of the day: Availability

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. Can you help track down the following suspects?…

HIGHLIGHTS: Veterans defeats Howard 28-13 in home scrimmage

The Veterans Warhakws defeated the Howard Huskies in a home scrimmage matchup 28-13

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks hosted the Howard Huskies in a home scrimmage game Friday night. The Warhawks came out with the first score early from Tylan Glover on the five yard rushing touchdown to take a 7-0 lead. In the second quarter, Howard would respond when quarterback Deon Wellons would fake the hand off on…

HIGHLIGHTS: Rutland shuts down Central 13-0 in scrimmage

The Rutland Hurricanes shut out the Central Chargers in a scrimmage game 13-0

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rutland Hurricanes and Central Chargers met at Ed Defore Sports Complex for a scrimmage game Friday night. After being tied at 0-0 going into the half, Rutland came out and scored just minutes into the second half when wide reciever Kentavious Spivey took the jet sweep in the endzone for the touchdown to make…

Back to school: Local school district prioritizes mental health, new facility underway

Director of Behavioral Health and Wellness at the Dublin City School District, Tonia Spaulding, says the district views mental health as a top priority.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The new school year is underway and parent and caregivers need to check in with their students. Chief Medical Officer for the Commercial Line of United Health Care in Georgia and Alabama, Stephen Palte, says to take note if your child has a change in behavior. “How are they interacting with their peers? You know, they…

HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest beats Westside in a close scrimmage 21-20

The Southwest Patriots defeated the Westside Seminoles 21-20 in a scrimmage at Ed Defore Sports Complex Thursday night

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest Patriots defeated the Westside Seminoles 21-20 in a scrimmage at Ed Defore Sports Complex Thursday night. Southwest took an early 6-0 lead when Quarterback Tyshea Cauley threw a slant route to Wide Receiver Lavaris Harris, but the ball was thrown too high. The ball tipped off Harris’ fingers and landed in the hands…

CGTC exhibit ceremony at Georgia Sports Hall of Fame introduces three new sports teams

Central Georgia Technical College unveiled its new exhibit at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Thursday and held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their first seasons of men's and women's soccer and football

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Central Georgia Technical College unveiled a new exhibit at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Thursday and held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the school’s upcoming inaugural seasons of men’s and women’s soccer and football. The exhibition at the front entrance of the Hall of Fame includes the 2023 National Championship trophy from the CGTC…

Back to school: School nutritionists aim to provide healthy and flavorful meals for students

Students at St. Joseph's will have two salad options, a weekly soup, entree and dessert. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –School nutritionists around Middle Georgia aim to provide healthy and flavorful meals for students. Director of School Nutrition, Phoebe Layson, says students in Peach County like hot meals and flavor. “So we have done flavor shakers that do not have salt, that just provide a lot of seasoning,” says Layson. “That has a lot of herbs and…

Man arrested after armed vehicle hijacking, investigation underway

The armed vehicle hijacking occurred at the 1600 block of Anthony Road.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection with a motor vehicle hijacking investigation on Thursday, according to a news release. Deputies responded to a call within the 1600 block of Anthony Road on August 8 after 2 a.m. A man was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by a masked person…

UPDATE: Missing North Carolina man found safe in Monroe County

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says Joshua Mills has been located safely.

Joshua Mills (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (8/8/24): The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Joshua Mills has been located safely. ORIGINAL STORY (8/7/24): FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Joshua Mills, a North Carolina man who was last seen in the Johnstonville Road area near Interstate 75 Wednesday night. Deputies say Mills, who was…

Macon RBI baseball splits day at Nike RBI World Series, plays again on Thursday

Macon RBI won their first game of the day but lost the second to split their games in pool play

VERO BEACH, Florida – (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon RBI Baseball is down in Vero Beach, Florida playing in the Nike RBI World Series. The team played two games on Wednesday after storms postponed games on Tuesday. In the first game, Macon RBI beat the Dominican Republic RBI Junior team 6-3. Their seventh win in a row. However, the team would lose…

Bibb County high schools gear up for 2024 football season

Representatives from Rutland, Northeast, Central, Howard, Southwest and Westside high schools shared their expectations, improvements and adjustments as they prepare for the new season.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Players, coaches and athletic directors from Bibb County’s six high schools gathered at the Professional Learning Center Wednesday night to address the media ahead of the upcoming football season. Representatives from Rutland, Northeast, Central, Howard, Southwest and Westside high schools shared their expectations, improvements and adjustments as they prepare for the new season. The reps also…

UPDATE: Second arrest made in connection with deadly shooting on Dorothy Street

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it has made a second arrest in connection with the shooting death of Hunter Hall.

Tomorion Terrell Reese and Dominique Javonta Brezial (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (8/7): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it has made a second arrest in connection with the shooting death of Hunter Hall. According to a sheriff’s office news release, deputies, with the assistance of the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), arrested 18-year-old…

Back to school: Walking School Bus aims to help local students

Community Schools United Director Dr. Sundra Woodford says students are walked to school by volunteer community leaders. Porch watchers also participate in the program. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – L. H. Williams Elementary and Burdell-Hunt Elementary have partnered with Community Schools United for a Walking School Bus program, which aims to help students get to school safely. “We know that for walkers, they have to put in an extra effort to come to school,” Community Schools United Director, Dr. Sundra Woodford, said. “They walk kind…