FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget on Tuesday. The budget, which covers the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, was initially presented by Mayor Lester Miller in May. A public hearing was held earlier in June, according to a Macon-Bibb County news release. The approved budget proposes a reduction…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Memorial Park Recreation Center pool, located at 2465 Second Street, will open on Thursday, June 20 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. According to a Macon-Bibb news release, the pool joins others already open at Booker T. Washington Community Center (401 Monroe Street), Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center (3326 Ocmulgee East Boulevard), Frank Johnson Recreation…
Gabriel Martin (Photo: Jones County Sheriff’s Office)JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County deputies recovered three stolen cars, including a wrecker, from a Macon business. It started Friday, June 14 when the Jones County Sheriff’s Office says Gabriel Kaison Martin took a Chevy Silverado from 49 Wrecker Service. According to the sheriff’s office, that location has been shut down for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Strong winds will be dominant around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon courtesy of high pressure off the east coast and low pressure in the Gulf. This Evening It’s already been a bit breezy around Middle Georgia with brisker winds becoming more noticeable overnight. This will remain the case through tonight as east-southeast winds come in at 5-12…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the 3700 block of Napier Avenue near Atlantic Avenue late Monday night. The Macon-Bibb Emergency-911 Center received a call at 11:22 p.m. reporting an unresponsive female in the area. Deputies arrived to find 35-year-old Teresa McKenney unresponsive with a gunshot wound. Deputy Coroner…
Latronza Burke and Jatavious Leyva (Photos: Warner Robins Police Department)UPDATE (6/18/24): Four people have been arrested following a home invasion and shooting in Warner Robins last month, according to a news release from the Warner Robins Police Department (WRPD). Latronza Burke Jr., Jatavious Leyva and two 17-year-olds were arrested following an investigation. Burke is charged with two counts of criminal…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 10 and Friday, June 14, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale) are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Stay cool as you head to the polls. More Details in the video above! Follow Meteorologist Chris Denmark on Facebook (WMGT Meteorologist Chris Denmark) and X (@CDENMARKWX) for weather updates throughout the day. Also, you can watch his forecasts Monday through Friday on 41NBC News at 5, 6, and 11…
FILE: June 2024 (Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Members of the Bibb County Board of Education are set to vote this week on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The budget proposal looks a bit different than in past years due to fewer resources. The school system’s total expense budget for fiscal year 2025 is more than…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human remains under a home. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, deputies responded to a vacant home in the 1600 block of Pio Nono Lane just after 1 p.m. Monday. “It was reported that human remains were found on the property,” the release…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will be back in the lower 90s following a weekend in the upper 90s. This Evening Isolated showers and storms will continue around Middle Georgia through the suppertime hours before dissipating after sunset. It will be a bit cooler tonight as most of the low temperatures return to the upper 60s. Overnight winds will come…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Here is the up coming weeks forecast. Have a good day! Follow Meteorologist Chris Denmark on Facebook (WMGT Meteorologist Chris Denmark) and X (@CDENMARKWX) for weather updates throughout the day. Also, you can watch his forecasts Monday through Friday on 41NBC News at 5, 6, and 11 a.m. Categories:…
PoliceWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division received a call about shots fired at 918 Collins Ave on Saturday. When deputies arrived, they saw a 16-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his arm. He was taken to the hospital and is listed in stable condition. The suspect fled the scene on foot before officers…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) -Upson-Lee graduate, National Champion, and first overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft Travon Walker was at the TownPlace Suites across from Mercer University Friday evening, along with current and former UGA players, to sign autographs for fans. The money for the autographs, $50 for two autographs from Walker and $25 for two autographs from any…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, South Carolina – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon (4-13) beat the Lexington County Blowfish on the road Friday 6-3 to pick up their first road win of the season. The Bacon look to continue this momentum as they head into Saturday where they will host the Martinsville Mustangs (13-5) that sit in second place in the west division…
Lucille Blash (Photo: Angela Blash)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lucille Blash, a lifelong Macon resident, marked a century of life in Middle Georgia on Thursday by celebrating her 100th birthday. Blash’s daughter shared insights into her mother’s longevity, telling 41NBC her mother’s secret to living a long life is simple: treat people right. We wish Mrs. Blash a very happy 100th…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – PCR testing though Georgia Department of Public Health will end operations July 1. Michael Hokanson, the public information officer for the department’s North Central Health District, says there are still many ways to get tested for COVID-19 should you need to. “There are other opportunities as well through other medical providers, pharmacies, things…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – River Edge Behavioral Health hosted a topping-off ceremony for its new facility on Friday. The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Crisis Services and Diagnostic Center, located at 1241 Rev. J.L. Mills Senior Way in Macon, is the first in the state. Greta O’Dell, the developmental services director for River Edge Behavioral Health, is excited…
MGNFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Forsyth issued a public notice on Friday asking its customers to conserve water due to high water demand and lack of rainfall, according to a post on the city’s Facebook page. H2O Innovation, which manages Forsyth’s water supply, says increased demand has depleted reserves in the municipal storage tanks, necessitating these measures to…
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – About 60 Veterans Affairs workers and guests attended the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center’s 12th annual Flag Day ceremony. On Friday morning, dozens gathered on the front lawn for the ceremony. According to Dr. Jordan, the ceremony is emotional and reminds VA employees why they work to care for veterans year after year. “When people…
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Twiggs County is set to host a Juneteenth Celebration in Jeffersonville. The event will be June 22 at 5 p.m.at the Courthouse Square. Nikki Stephens, Council Woman and event organizer, says this is a free, family-friendly event. There will be live entertainment from Kali Dance Studio, live music from the Crawford Ensemble and DJ Bonner…
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County is set to host the second annual Juneteenth Celebration in Gray. The event is hosted Les Dames Magnifiques. The Juneteenth Celebration will be at Carol’s Park in Gray from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 29. Ann Carter, President of Les Dames Magnifiques, says there will be performances, education, and activities for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two candidates are qualified for the upcoming Macon-Bibb Commission, District 8 runoff election. Donice Bryant and Kim Jenkins are competing in the upcoming runoff election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the June 18 election. Candidate name: Kim Jenkins Running for: Macon-Bibb Commission, District 8 Campaign Website: kimjenkinsforcommissioner.com MONICA- Good afternoon. Today we have Kim…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Roberts Academy at Mercer University is hosting a local book drive until August 1. Roberts Academy is a transitional school designed especially for students with dyslexia. The school provides students with foundational skills needed to succeed in a traditional school setting. The academy is for students in grades 2 through 5. The curriculum uses the Otron-Gillingham…