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A few reminders to help senior citizens and homeless beat the heat as temps rise

The hot temperatures we've experienced in Middle Georgia can take a toll on anyone's body, but Seniors and the Homeless are even more susceptible to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

July 12, 2024

Denise Turner,

HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The hot temperatures we’ve experienced in Middle Georgia can take a toll on anyone’s body, but according to Executive Director at the Heart of Georgia Hospice, Jennifer Elliot, the elderly are even more susceptible to extreme heat. “Even with our 90, 91 days, our heat index has been up in the 105’s and 108’s so…

Coach’s Corner: Westfield Hornets

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Westfield Hornets head coach Chad Campbell to discuss their upcoming season.

July 12, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Westfield Hornets head coach Chad Campbell to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, westfield hornets

Mercer Football Unveils New Five Star Stadium Turf Field

Mercer University Football unveiled their brand new turf field at Five Star Stadium

July 12, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At Mercer University, a new turf field was unveiled at Five Star Stadium just in time for the 2024 football season. The Bears get to test this turf out soon as Mercer opens up their regular season for football under the lights against Presbyterian Thursday, August 29th at 7 P.M. Categories: Local Sports, Sports…

Deputies: Monroe County traffic stop on I-75 leads to 4 kilogram methamphetamine seizure

Driver Jerry Lewis Williams arrested, held without bond

July 11, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Jerry Lewis Williams (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic stop by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on Interstate 75 at Exit 189 on Thursday resulted in the seizure of 4 kilograms of methamphetamine, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to a sheriff’s office Facebook post, deputies stopped a southbound Dodge Charger. During the…

United Way and MidSouth host financial literacy class for Macon students

Elementary to high school students learn budgeting and saving at Booker T. Washington Community Center

July 11, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — United Way of Central Georgia partnered with MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union on Thursday to host a financial literacy class for elementary, middle and high school students in the area. The students were taught the importance of budgeting and saving money at the Booker T. Washington Community Center. Kelsey Mahone, the Training and…

Hotter and more humid conditions start to return Friday

July 11, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s with a chance for a stray shower Friday afternoon. This Evening It’s been arguably the nicest day of the week around Middle Georgia as temperatures and heat indexes are near identical around the region. Rain is not expected through this evening, and overnight skies will be mostly clear. Temperatures…

Local trainer explains benefits of working out on mental health

Eric Henderson, a local trainer from Planet Fitness, says the phrase "when you look good, you feel good" is true.

July 11, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local trainer joined the 41NBC team on 41Today and explained that working is beneficial to your mental health. Eric Henderson, a local trainer from Planet Fitness, says the phrase “when you look good, you feel good” is true. Henderson says to stay upright while doing squats and demonstrated the workout while using a kettlebell. Henderson…

Stolen vehicle pursuit in Macon ends in crash; 10 juveniles involved, 4 in critical condition

Deputies say the chase began around 1:30 a.m. when deputies responded to a call about an entering auto on Lamar Road.

July 11, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 17-year-old driver led Bibb County deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle packed with 10 juveniles, ending in a crash that left four young passengers in critical condition, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release on Thursday. Jakhori Jamal Woolfolk, the driver, was arrested after a…

$80 million federal grant to transform Fort Valley facility into electric bus manufacturing hub for Blue Bird

July 11, 2024

41NBC Web Producer,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A significant $80 million federal investment is set to transform a vacant manufacturing facility in Fort Valley into a state-of-the-art electric school bus production site. The U.S. Department of Energy is administering the grant, awarded to the Blue Bird Company, which will use the funds to convert the 600,000-square-foot facility into an electric school bus manufacturing…

UPDATE: Jones County boil water advisory lifted

The Jones County Water System had issued a boil water advisory for several areas following a water main break that disrupted water supply and caused low water pressure.

July 11, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (7/11/24): The boil water advisory is lifted. ORIGINAL STORY (7/9/24): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Water System has issued a boil water advisory for several areas following a water main break that has disrupted water supply and caused low water pressure. The advisory, issued out of caution, affects Lite N Tie Rd (Address 111-319), Clinton Crossing Drive,…

Coach’s Corner: Jones County Greyhounds

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Jones County Greyhounds head coach Mike Chastain to discuss their upcoming season.

July 10, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Jones County Greyhounds head coach Mike Chastain to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, jones county greyhounds

$1.5 million approved for planning of ‘Connect Dublin’ project

Connect Dublin will work to improve Dublin’s Scottsville, Southside and Stubbs neighborhoods.

July 10, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The U.S. Department of Transportation approved a $1.5 million grant for the Connect Dublin project, which will go toward planning for the improvement of city-owned roads and sidewalks. Connect Dublin, a 10-year project, aims to improve Dublin’s Scottsville, Southside and Stubbs neighborhoods. The grant approval marks the beginning of the planning phase, which…

Macon on My Mind Day set for this weekend

The event will be at Carolyn Crayton Park in the Round Building on July 13.

July 10, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is hosting ‘Macon on My Mind Day’ to celebrate and promote local businesses. The event will be at Carolyn Crayton Park in the Round Building on July 13. The community event is free and will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Lake Lambert, Mobile Visitor Center Manager at Visit Macon, says this is…

Rain not expected Thursday

July 10, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain odds will be negligible Thursday as conditions stay slightly less humid following the cold front Tuesday night. This Evening Partly sunny skies will give way to mostly clear conditions during the overnight hours. Scattered cirrus clouds may hang around, but that will likely be all. It will be a cooler night with lows largely expected…

Coach’s Corner: West Laurens Raiders

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with West Laurens Raiders head coach Kip Burdette to discuss their upcoming season.

July 10, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with West Laurens Raiders head coach Kip Burdette to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, west laurens raiders

Coach’s Corner: Tattnall Trojans

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Tattnall Trojans head coach John Abernathy to discuss their upcoming season.

July 10, 2024

David Tufts,

41NBC’s Bill Shanks sat down with Tattnall Trojans head coach John Abernathy to discuss their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner Tags: high school football, tattnall trojans

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office helps teens become defensive drivers

The class includes driving simulators.

July 10, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is teaching teenagers to become defensive drivers through unique technology. The sheriff’s office has taught the class, which includes driving simulators, for 10 years. It’s an eight-hour course which includes classroom work, too. Recently, the software for the simulators expired, but funding from the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation provided updated software…

Wilkinson County man faces up to 15 years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearm while threatening to shoot, kill deputies

57-year-old Christopher Thomas Ford threatened deputies with shotgun

July 10, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Christopher Ford (Photo: Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Christopher Thomas Ford, a 57-year-old Toomsboro resident, faces up to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm illegally. Ford, who the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia says has a violent criminal history, threatened to shoot and kill deputies executing an arrest…

Man charged with aggravated assault after hitting sleeping woman with brick outside Douglas Theater

Investigators say there were surveillance cameras that confirmed the assault and identified a suspect.

July 10, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested in Macon on Tuesday for hitting a sleeping woman in the head with a brick in June, according to a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Atrium Health Navicent contacted the Macon Bibb E-911 Center on June 12 and reported that a female had been assaulted. The victim has been…

WRALL 11U Softball Wins State Championship; Needs help heading to TN for Regionals

Warner Robins American Little League 11U Softball wins State Championship and needs help from the community to make it to Tennessee for Regionals in the Tournament of State Champions

July 9, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The WRALL 11U Softball team has won the Georgia 9-11 Softball State Championship and now, they need your help. With the State Championship victory, comes the opportunity to head to Tennessee for Regionals in the Tournament of State Champions. However, the team could use a little extra help to make it there. On July…

Low-income families receive fresh produce at reduced costs

Local farmers' markets provide fresh produce to low-income families in Middle Georgia

July 9, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Low-income families in Middle Georgia are receiving produce at free and reduced costs this summer. Hundreds of families in Twiggs County picked up locally grown, fresh produce at the health department and senior center on Tuesday. Mary Walcott, Georgia WIC District 5-2 Coordinator, says mothers who qualify for WIC (Women, Infants, and…

New app to combat homelessness in Macon-Bibb County

While many people are still battling homelessness in Macon-Bibb County, there may be a new solution on an app.

July 9, 2024

Tanya Modersitzki,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is working toward its goal of having no more unhoused people in the city. While many people are still battling homelessness in Macon-Bibb County, a new app may provide a solution. Jake Hall, United to End Homelessness Executive Director, is sharing a new app called “Show the Way” with Macon-Bibb County Commissioners. “A housing…

Storm odds drop Wednesday

July 9, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The odds for storms will drop for most of Middle Georgia Wednesday following Tuesday night’s cold front. This Evening Scattered storms are ongoing around Middle Georgia and will continue through the suppertime hours before dwindling. A couple of small showers may linger past sunset, but it will not be a rainy night. Expect scattered clouds…

Big Trophy Car Show to benefit Flint River and Farm School Park

The Flint River School Park Car Show is also known a the "Big Trophy" and will be in Montezuma on July 20.

July 9, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Legacy Group Development is hosting their 16th Annual Flint River School Park Car Show to benefit the Flint River Farm School Historical Park. The Flint River School Park Car Show is also known a the “Big Trophy” and will be in Montezuma on July 20. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and judging…

The hot temperatures we've experienced in Middle Georgia can take a toll on anyone's body, but Seniors and the Homeless are even more susceptible to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Westfield Hornets head coach Chad Campbell to discuss their upcoming season.

Mercer University Football unveiled their brand new turf field at Five Star Stadium

Driver Jerry Lewis Williams arrested, held without bond

Elementary to high school students learn budgeting and saving at Booker T. Washington Community Center

Eric Henderson, a local trainer from Planet Fitness, says the phrase "when you look good, you feel good" is true.

Deputies say the chase began around 1:30 a.m. when deputies responded to a call about an entering auto on Lamar Road.

The Jones County Water System had issued a boil water advisory for several areas following a water main break that disrupted water supply and caused low water pressure.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Jones County Greyhounds head coach Mike Chastain to discuss their upcoming season.

Connect Dublin will work to improve Dublin’s Scottsville, Southside and Stubbs neighborhoods.

The event will be at Carolyn Crayton Park in the Round Building on July 13.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with West Laurens Raiders head coach Kip Burdette to discuss their upcoming season.

41NBC's Bill Shanks sat down with Tattnall Trojans head coach John Abernathy to discuss their upcoming season.

The class includes driving simulators.

57-year-old Christopher Thomas Ford threatened deputies with shotgun

Investigators say there were surveillance cameras that confirmed the assault and identified a suspect.

Warner Robins American Little League 11U Softball wins State Championship and needs help from the community to make it to Tennessee for Regionals in the Tournament of State Champions

Local farmers' markets provide fresh produce to low-income families in Middle Georgia

While many people are still battling homelessness in Macon-Bibb County, there may be a new solution on an app.

The Flint River School Park Car Show is also known a the "Big Trophy" and will be in Montezuma on July 20.

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