Bibb County, Bleckley County, Featured, Health, Local News, Monroe County

Two local hospitals partner with Mercer University School of Medicine to boost pediatric health

The rural pediatric health care initiative aims to keep kids closer to home for treatment instead of sending them to bigger cities that are further away.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County Hospital and Bleckley Memorial Hospital are partnering with the Mercer University School of Medicine and its Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center. In 2023, the Mercer University School of Medicine launched a major initiative to strengthen access to pediatric healthcare in rural communities across the state. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta partnered with…
Featured, Georgia News, Macon County, WMGT

GBI investigating death of 2-month-old in Macon County

The GBI will have an official cause of death once the medical examiner’s autopsy results are in.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a 2-month-old in Macon County on June 7. According to the GBI, the early indications from the investigation show the death is related to co-sleeping.  The GBI will have an official cause of death once the medical examiner’s autopsy results are in. Categories: Featured, Georgia…
Featured, Georgia News, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Coroner: 26-year-old man dead after drowning in pool in Houston County

The drowning occurred in a swimming pool in Elko on Sunday.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

ELKO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 26-year-old man is dead after drowning in a pool in Houston County, according to Houston County Coroner James Williams. The man drowned in a swimming pool in the 2400 block of Elko Road in Elko around 3:45 p.m. According to the Coroner, the man was was pulled from the pool by first responders and transported…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

UPDATE: Pilot hospitalized after plane crash in Washington County

Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says crews responded to a plane crash in Tennille just after 7:30.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Washington County Sheriff Joel CochranUPDATE (9:30 p.m.) – The crash happened just after 7:30 p.m. Saturday, according to Sheriff Joel Cochran. Cochran says the pilot was the only passenger on board the plane and that he was taken to a trauma center in Augusta. He is expected to survive. No other injuries were reported. TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Emergency…

Macon Bacon Win Third Game In A Row Over Catawba Valley Cc
Local Sports, Sports

Macon Bacon win third game in a row over Catawba Valley CC

The Macon Bacon pick up their third win in a row with a 7-1 victory over Catawba Valley Community College
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon get a third win in a row at home with a 7-1 victory over Catawba Valley Community College. They head on the road to take on the Forest City Owls Saturday night. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coastal Plain League, Luther Williams Field, Macon, Macon Bacon

Gmc Comes Up Short Again In The Njcaa D Iii Men's Golf National Championships
Local Sports, Sports

GMC comes up short again in the NJCAA D-III Men’s Golf National Championships

GMC Men's Golf takes home second place at the NJCAA National Championships for a second year in a row
Justin Dierkes,

CHAUTAUGUA, New York – (41NBC?WMGT) – The fourth and final round of the NJCAA Division Three Men’s Golf tournament finished up Friday. After finishing in second place last year, Georgia Military College finished in second place again as they shot a 36 over par overall with a 1148 total. Brady Wentz finished in fifth place with a 6 over par…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

The Macon Volunteer Clinic building new facility in downtown, will serve more patients

After over 20 years at its current location on Rogers Avenue, the clinic is moving to a new facility, providing more services to uninsured individuals and catering to a larger number of patients.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Volunteer Clinic (MVC) is set to undergo a transformation with renovations of a new facility in downtown Macon. After over 20 years at its current location on Rogers Avenue, the clinic is moving to a new facility, providing more services to uninsured individuals and catering to a larger number of patients. “It’s an opportunity…

National Donut Day At Tommy’s Bakery & Café
Bibb County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

Tommy’s Bakery to donate portion of proceeds to Salvation Army for Donut Day

Since 1938, the Salvation Army has celebrated Donut Day every first Friday in June.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tommy’s Bakery donated 10% of today’s proceeds to the Salvation Army of Greater Macon for Donut Day. National Donut Day was originally celebrated as a tribute to the “donut lassies” that supported our troops on the front lines during World War 1. The “donut lassies” made donuts for the soldiers to provide them a treat to…

Tasty, Hearty Summer Specials At Carrabba's Italian Grill
Bibb County, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

Carrabba’s Italian Grill to offer new Summer specials

Guests can enjoy these new specials from now until mid-August.
Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Carrabba’s Italian Grill is set to offer new summer specials. Lester Gilbert from Carrabba’s Italian Grill says that guests will have four new entrees to choose from: Mahi Mahi citrus salsa with broccoli Pork Tenderloin Medallion with pork fig sauce, garlic mash potatoes and broccoli Crab and Shrimp Florentine with lemon butter, spinach, mushrooms and diced…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Milledgeville Police say body of missing swimmer is recovered

The body of a person who went missing Thursday has been recovered, according to the Millegeville Police Department (MPD).
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Milledgeville Police Department/FacebookUPDATE (6/7/24): The body of a person who went missing Thursday has been recovered, according to the Millegeville Police Department (MPD). The Oconee River Greenway has been reopened and crews are clearing the scene, according to a Facebook update. MPD thanked Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Milledgeville Fire Department, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Baldwin County Fire Rescue,…
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating commercial robbery at Family Dollar

Deputies say the robbery took place on June 6 at 7:48 p.m. at Family Dollar, located at 4925 Bloomfield Road.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial robbery that took place at a Family Dollar. Deputies say the robbery took place on June 6 at 7:48 p.m. at Family Dollar, located at 4925 Bloomfield Road. The masked man entered Family Dollar and brandished a firearm, demanding money from the store clerk and patrons. The…

Hot But Less Humid This Weekend
Featured, Local News, Weather

Hot, but less humid this weekend.

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! This morning we are starting off in the low to mid 70s for this Friday morning! This afternoon temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s. The atmosphere will be much drier for Friday and Saturday! It will also be less humid this weekend so that is nice! Mid to…

Highlights: Bacon Beat The Flamingos To Improve To 3 9 Overall
Local Sports, Sports

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon beat the Flamingos to improve to 3-9 overall

The Macon Bacon (3-9) picked up win number three with a 5-4 win at home over the Florence Flamingos (6-4)
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon (3-9) pick up their third win of the season Thursday in front of their home crowd with a 5-4 victory over the Florence Flamingos (6-4). Bacon head to Forest City to take on the (9-1) Owls Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Florence Flamingos, Luther Williams Field, Macon, Macon…

Gmc In 2nd Place In The Njcaa D Iii Nationals
Local Sports, Sports

GMC Men’s Golf in 2nd place in the NJCAA D-III National Championships

The Georgia Military College Men's Golf team sits in second place +22 at the NJCAA D-III National Championship
Justin Dierkes,

CHAUTAUQUA, New York – (41NBC/WMGT) – Last year, the Georgia Military College Men’s golf team finished in second place in the NJCAA junior college D-III National Championships. This year, GMC is looking to get over the hump and win it all in upstate New York. GMC sits in second place at 22 over par and 33 strokes back of the…

Crawford Memorial June 6 2024
Crawford County, Featured, Local News

Crawford County dedicates memorial to fallen deputies

Timothy Rivers, who lost his life in February of this year, was among those honored.
Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A memorial flagpole and stone were dedicated Thursday to Crawford County deputies who lost their lives in the line of duty. Community members gathered at the sheriff’s office to remember them. Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker gave remarks to those in attendance. “It’s very important to remember those who gave that ultimate…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Major film production wraps up in Macon after boosting local economy

A major film production recently concluded its filming in downtown Macon after making a positive impact on the local economy and businesses.
Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A major film production recently concluded its filming in downtown Macon after making a positive impact on the local economy and businesses. The film crew was spotted breaking down the set at the Terminal Station on Thursday, marking the end of their filming in the area. Last week, the Tubman Museum’s parking lot was rented out…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Storm chances and humidity drop rolling into the weekend

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A weak cold front moving through Middle Georgia Thursday will drop humidity to finish the week. This Evening Isolated storms and showers will remain possible through this evening around Middle Georgia. Skies are partly to mostly cloudy and will stay that way through sunset as well. Overnight clouds will gradually clear out as the wind shifts…
Crime, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Man arrested after chase in Monroe County, pound of meth found

The driver, Travarious Mike, failed to stop and threw an object from the window as he fled.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has been arrested after a car chase in Monroe County, according to Public Information Officer Anna Watkins. Monroe County Deputies attempted to stop a Dodge Charger at mile post 190 on June 5 at 3:21 p.m. The driver, Travarious Mike, failed to stop and threw an object from the window as he fled….

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

UPDATE: Macon felon sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for fentanyl distribution

Antonio Jenord Whitehead receives 18-year sentence for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl
Clayton Poulnott, Tucker Sargent,

Antonio Whitehead (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (6/6/24): Antonio Jenord Whitehead, a 37-year-old multiple-time convicted felon from Macon, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. The sentencing, handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell on June…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Crash in Warner Robins leaves one dead, one injured

Warner Robins Police investigate single-vehicle crash on S. Pleasant Hill Rd.
Tucker Sargent,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A single-vehicle crash early Thursday morning left one person dead and another injured, according to the Warner Robins Police Department. It happened just after 2 a.m. at 502 S. Pleasant Hill Rd. According to a WRPD news release, responding officers found a 2005 Nissan Titan overturned and resting on its driver’s side in a wooded…
Bleckley County, Featured, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

70-year-old Cochran man dies at work, GBI investigating

GBI agents are investigating the death of 70-year-old Milton Mullis.
Monica Diaz-Meek,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 70-year-old man died while working, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Milton Mullis was hit by a piece of heavy equipment resulting in his death on Wednesday about 9:10 a.m. The death occurred at the Cochran Oil Mill and Ginnery located on the 100 block of E. Ash Street in Cochran. This investigation…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Pop up showers and thunderstorms again today

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! This morning we are starting off in the low to mid 70s for this Thursday morning! Today we are going to see another chance of pop up showers and thunderstorms. This afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 80s to low 90s. The atmosphere will be much drier for Friday and…

Mercer Football 2024 Home Schedule And New Turf
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Mercer Football 2024 Home Schedule & New Turf

Mercer Football unveiled their 2024 home schedule and their new turf they will play those games on this fall
Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer University football team has unveiled their 2024 home schedule at Five Star Stadium. Along with their new schedule, the team unveiled the hard work they have put in to have a new turf installed soon in time for the new season. Home Schedule: 08/29 – Presbyterian – 7 p.m. 09/21 – The Citadel…