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Panelists discuss growing up in segregated Macon at Tubman Museum’s Juneteenth event

One of the panelists, Rubie London Major, talked about how they were given used school books from white schools for class each year rather than new ones like their peers.

June 19, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – People gathered at the Tubman Museum in Macon on Wednesday to celebrate Juneteenth. The museum hosted a panel discussion called ‘Being Young, Gifted and Black in a Segregated City.’ Three people who grew up and lived in Macon during the height of segregation and integration were on Wednesday’s panel. One of the panelists, Rubie London Major,…

A bit breezy today

June 19, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Winds around Middle Georgia will be quite strong from the east, ranging from 10-17 mph and gusting over 25 mph throughout the afternoon. This is due to Potential Tropical Cyclone One off the eastern coast of Mexico and a powerful high-pressure area off the U.S. East Coast. These winds are expected whether…

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon win fourth straight game with a 8-7 walk off victory

The Macon Bacon (7-12) defeated the Boone Bigfoots (7-13) by a final score of 8-7 to win their fourth game in a row

June 19, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon (7-12) grabbed their fourth win in a row Tuesday night in front of their home crowd with a 8-7 walk off victory over the Boone Bigfoots (7-13). Tied at six a piece going into the Top 9th, the Bigfoots scored one run to take the lead 7-6. However, Bacon’s CJ Dean hit…

Warner Robins’ Isaiah Gibson has decommitted from USC

The Senior Demon five-star edge rusher announced through One Elite that he has decommitted from the University of Southern California

June 19, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins High School Senior Isaiah Gibson announced through One Elite that he has decommitted from USC. The 6’5″ 260lbs five-star edge rusher originally committed to the Trojans back in March. One Elite has Gibson ranked as the number one overall edge rusher and the seventh best prospect in the state of Georgia for…

Wayne Johnson wins GOP primary for Georgia’s U.S. House District 2

Johnson to face incumbent Sanford Bishop in November election

June 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Wayne JohnsonMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wayne Johnson has secured the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 2 in Georgia, defeating Chuck Hand. Johnson will face incumbent Sanford Bishop in the general election this November. The results have not yet been finalized on the Georgia Secretary of State’s website, but the Associated Press has called the race in Johnson’s favor. “Not…

Macon-Bibb County approves FY2025 budget

FY 2025 budget includes fourth consecutive property tax reduction

June 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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-Bibb’s Memorial Park Rec Center pool to open on Thursday, June 20

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.

June 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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…

Deputies recover stolen cars after convoluted heist

The Jones County Sheriff's Office says a stolen wrecker was used to steal two cars

June 18, 2024

Finn Balfour,

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…

Strong winds expected Wednesday around Middle Georgia

June 18, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

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…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting on Napier Avenue

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.

June 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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…

UPDATE: Four arrests made in connection with Warner Robins home invasion, shooting

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).

June 18, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek, Tucker Sargent,

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…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 10-14

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.

June 18, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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…

Hot election day forecast

Election day is going to be in the 90's

June 18, 2024

Chris Denmark,

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…

Bibb County School Board set to vote on FY2025 budget

The vote on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 will take place on Thursday, June 20. Parents and all other residents are welcome to attend.

June 17, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

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…

Bibb deputies investigating after human remains found under home

Deputies responded to a vacant home in the 1600 block of Pio Nono Lane just after 1 p.m. Monday.

June 17, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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…

Temperatures return towards average Tuesday

June 17, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

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…

Hot but not as hot today

June 17, 2024

Chris Denmark,

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:…

16-year-old shot in Houston County

Deputies find a 16-year-old shot at home in Warner Robins, investigation is still active.

June 17, 2024

Sevyn Talbert,

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…

Travon Walker in Macon to sign autographs ahead of Football Camp

The Thomaston native was in Macon Friday evening to sign autographs with former and current UGA players

June 14, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

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…

Bacon win their first road game of the season

The Macon Bacon (4-13) got their first win of the season that was not at Luther Williams Field

June 14, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

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…

Lifelong Macon resident turns 100

Blash's daughter told 41NBC her mother’s secret to living a long life is simple: treat people right.

June 14, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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…

Georgia Department of Public Health closing all remaining COVID-19 community testing sites

COVID-19 testing kiosks are now located throughout the state.

June 14, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(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…

River Edge Behavioral Health tops off new facility

The new facility was a collaboration among River Edge, the Mercer University School of Medicine, and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health. It is expected to open in March 2025.

June 14, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(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…

Forsyth calls for water conservation due to high demand, lack of rainfall

City of Forsyth implements watering restrictions to preserve municipal reserves

June 14, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

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…

One of the panelists, Rubie London Major, talked about how they were given used school books from white schools for class each year rather than new ones like their peers.

The Macon Bacon (7-12) defeated the Boone Bigfoots (7-13) by a final score of 8-7 to win their fourth game in a row

The Senior Demon five-star edge rusher announced through One Elite that he has decommitted from the University of Southern California

Johnson to face incumbent Sanford Bishop in November election

FY 2025 budget includes fourth consecutive property tax reduction

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.

The Jones County Sheriff's Office says a stolen wrecker was used to steal two cars

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.

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).

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.

Election day is going to be in the 90's

The vote on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 will take place on Thursday, June 20. Parents and all other residents are welcome to attend.

Deputies responded to a vacant home in the 1600 block of Pio Nono Lane just after 1 p.m. Monday.

Deputies find a 16-year-old shot at home in Warner Robins, investigation is still active.

The Thomaston native was in Macon Friday evening to sign autographs with former and current UGA players

The Macon Bacon (4-13) got their first win of the season that was not at Luther Williams Field

Blash's daughter told 41NBC her mother’s secret to living a long life is simple: treat people right.

COVID-19 testing kiosks are now located throughout the state.

The new facility was a collaboration among River Edge, the Mercer University School of Medicine, and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health. It is expected to open in March 2025.

City of Forsyth implements watering restrictions to preserve municipal reserves

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