Back to school: Local pediatrician encourages parents to establish bedtime routines, practice sleep hygiene

Doctor Dana Mayo from Middle Georgia Pediatrics says prioritizing sleep hygiene is crucial for children.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As students head back to school across Middle Georgia, a local pediatrician addresses the importance of establishing a bedtime routine. Doctor Dana Mayo from Middle Georgia Pediatrics says prioritizing sleep hygiene is crucial for children. Mayo encourages parents to figure out a schedule that works for their family and stick to it. “Dinner at 6 p.m….

Houston County Teacher of the Year Jade Thomas describes moment she heard her name called

Jade Thomas is a fourth grade teacher who teaches reading, writing and social studies.

Jade Thomas (Photo: Houston County School District)HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jade Thomas, a fourth grade teacher at Lake Joy Elementary School, was overwhelmed with surprise and joy when she was announced as the Houston County Teacher of the Year during the district’s convocation ceremony last month. A moment of shock and honor “I just held my head down in…

Middle Georgia Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores (July 29 – August 2, 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, July 29 and Friday, August 2, 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, July 29 and Friday, August 2, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores…

Georgia Little League Falls to Tennessee in Southeast Regional Tournament

Georgia comes up short against Tennessee 11-6 in the Southeast Regional Tournament Semi-Final Game in Warner Robins

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Little League team faced off against Tennessee in the Southeast Regional Tournament Semi-Finals at Little League Southeast Ballpark in Warner Robins. The winner advanced to the Southeast Regional Championship game and a chance at the Little League World Series. After going down 2-0, Georgia scored six straight runs to take a 6-2…

Back to school: Bibb County School District increases safety for bus riders

The app gives real time updates when the bus is turned on, not when it is parked.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District has put an increased safety measure in place for parents and caregivers who have students who ride the bus. The school district is utilizing the app ‘My Ride K-12′ to ensure the safety of students and bus drivers. The Executive Director of Transportation at Bibb County School District, Anthony Jackson, says…

Georgia DNR mobilizes for Tropical Storm Debby response in Middle Georgia

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is sending crews to the coast, preparing for potential damage and rescue missions from Debby.

MGNMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is sending crews to the coast, preparing for potential damage and rescue missions from Debby. The storm made landfall in Florida early Monday morning as a category one hurricane. Debby was later downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved through Georgia and is expected to impact parts of Middle…

Twiggs County EMA prepares for Hurricane Debby’s impact

Residents across Middle Georgia are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Debby. In Twiggs County, a flood watch remains in place until Tuesday evening, and the county Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is preparing for the upcoming weather threat.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents across Middle Georgia are bracing for the impact of Hurricane Debby. In Twiggs County, a flood watch remains in place until Tuesday evening, and the county Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is preparing for the upcoming weather threat. Shaun Hart, the Fire Chief and EMA Director in Twiggs County, says it’s possible that residents could see…

UPDATE: Missing Jones County teenager found safe

The Jones County Sheriff's Office says 15-year-old Shyanne Coley has been located and is safe.

Photos: Jones County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (8/4/24): The Jones County Sheriff’s Office says 15-year-old Shyanne Coley has been located and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY (7/30/24): JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing teenager, 15-year-old Shyanne Nichole Coley. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, Coley was last seen near Holloman Road wearing a…

Cooler this weekend

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring increased storm odds Saturday along with a slight drop in temperature. This Evening Middle Georgia should largely see mostly sunny skies through the sunset this evening. It will be another warm and muggy night with lows expected in the mid to upper 70s. Ambient wind will be out of the…

Demolition of 100-year-old New Perry Hotel draws outcry, calls for preservation measures

Despite efforts by the community to save the nearly 100-year-old landmark, the New Perry Hotel has been reduced to rubble.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The historic New Perry Hotel has been demolished, leading to disappointment and concern among local residents and preservation groups. Despite efforts by the community to save the nearly 100-year-old landmark, the hotel has been reduced to rubble. “It’s incredibly unfortunate for the state of Georgia and the city of Perry to lose such an important landmark,”…

Bibb County Schools welcomes students back with Back to School Bash

The district and community partners gave away school supplies and uniforms.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is making sure students have the supplies they need ahead of the first day of school next week. Hundreds of cars lined up at Ed Defore Stadium Friday morning for the annual PBIS Back-to-School-Bash. Community partners and churches came together to give out backpacks, school supplies and uniforms. Bibb County Schools…

Museum of Arts and Sciences hosts Train Talks

The Museum of Arts and Sciences is hosting Train Talks, where they take you inside their on-site caboose and teach you about various things related to it and its history.

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Arts and Sciences is hosting Train Talks, where they take you inside their on-site caboose and teach you about various things related to it and its history. “So, behind me is our caboose and my big project during my internship was to do research on the caboose and open it…

Addy’s Law enforces stricter penalties for illegally passing Georgia school buses

New law named after Adalynn Pierce aims to curb illegal school bus passing and improve student safety across Georgia

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Addy’s Law is now in effect across the state of Georgia, making the consequences for illegally passing school buses more severe. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, school buses are illegally passed 9,000 times a day across the state. The law, named after 8-year-old Adalynn Pierce who was hit and…

More heat for Middle Georgia tomorrow

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain chances will remain a bit lower Friday, allowing temperatures to soar in the afternoon. This Evening Its mostly sunny around Middle Georgia ahead of the sunset. Rain chances will stay low through the evening and into tonight, however a stray shower cannot 100% be ruled out. It will still be muggy as temperatures bottom out…

UPDATE: 17-year-old dead after shooting at block party in Hawkinsville

The shooting happened on  MLK Jr. Blvd at 1:15 a.m. on July 29.

(UPDATE 8/1) 17-year-old Levarius Ke’Shay Madrad Ates of Eastman died after a shooting at a block party in July, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. According to a news release, no arrests have been made. The investigation is active and ongoing. (ORIGINAL 7/29) HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shooting in Hawkinsville that…

Student-run restaurant opens to community

The restaurant is run by faculty and students at Helms College in Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Edgar’s Bistro, a student-run restaurant, opened in Macon on Thursday. The restaurant is run by faculty and students at Helms College in Macon. The bistro offers students a chance to help run the restaurant as part of their academic experience. Edgar’s Bistro is open Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Bibb County,…

Vine Ingle Little League’s World Series journey ends with 5-4 loss to California

The team competed in Livermore, California, where the Intermediate (50/70) Baseball Division, introduced by Little League in 2013, features players aged 11-13.

Facebook: Vine Ingle Little LeagueLIVERMORE, California (41NBC/WMGT) — Vine Ingle Little League’s impressive run in the Little League Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series came to a close on Wednesday with a 5-4 loss to California. The boys from Macon, representing Georgia as the “Southeast” team, opened play with a 6-4 win over Delaware, the “East” region representative, on Sunday, before…

Back to School Bash set for Saturday in Hawkinsville

A Back to School Bash, hosted by VFW Post 6077, is happening in Hawkinsville Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Back to School Bash, hosted by VFW Post 6077, is happening in Hawkinsville Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, happening 255 Lower River Road, will feature about 60 vendors and food trucks, according to organizers. The bash will include a free kids zone with a water slide, bounce house, dunk tank, train…

Storms to taper off this evening

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Storms have been active through the afternoon, however they will dwindle through the evening. This Evening Scattered storms from the afternoon will taper off as the sun sets. While a couple of storms or showers may linger into tonight, they shouldn’t be very strong. Overnight will be partly cloudy with low temperatures in the low to…

Wrecker service driver arrested after dog dies in towed vehicle in Twiggs County

The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office says a wrecker driver is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after a dog was left inside a towed vehicle.

Edwin Brown (Photo: Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office)TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A wrecker service driver has been arrested in connection with the death of a dog left in a towed vehicle following a traffic stop on I-16, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office. Edwin Thomas Brown, an employee of Brown’s Wrecker Service, was taken into custody around 12:45 Wednesday…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office searching for man who assaulted peace officer

Anyone with information can contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a person wanted in connection with an aggravated assault against a peace officer investigation, according to a media release. Deputies say the incident occured on July 12 near the intersection of Log Cabin Drive and Evers Place. Anyone with information can contact the…

UPDATE: Woman found dead inside Forsyth home identified

According to the Forsyth Police Department, officers responded to 22 East Main Street just after 5 p.m. Tuesday in reference to a possible deceased person.

UPDATE: (7/31) –  A woman who was found dead inside a home in Forsyth on Tuesday has been identified. Monroe County Coroner Joey Proctor identified the woman as Pam Terry. He says she had been there a few days before officers discovered her body. The body has been sent to the GBI Crime Lab to determine an official cause of…

Three arrested after burglary at Gear and Axle

One suspect was found under a house

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies have arrested three suspects after a burglary at local business Gear and Axle. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the burglary happened around 6 p.m. on Monday on 5156 Houston Road. A witness reported seeing three men loading items from Gear and Axle into a vehicle after closing time. Tuesday at around 4 p.m.,…