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Fine Fettle, licensed medical cannabis provider opens Macon facility

The facility is expected to create approximately 200 jobs in Macon over the next two years.

May 29, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fine Fettle, one of Georgia’s licensed medical cannabis providers, opens its new facility in Macon. The facility, located at 700 Joe Tamplin Industrial Blvd., offers relief to those who suffer with pain and in need of medical cannabis products. Retired Sergeant Gary Herber, a veteran of the United States Army who served in the 10th Mountain…

HIGHLIGHTS: Macon Bacon get their first win of the season

The Macon Bacon (1-4) get their first win tonight at home against the Florence Flamingos (3-3)

May 29, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At Luther Williams Field, The Macon Bacon (1-4) grabbed their first win of the season over their West Division opponents the Florence Flamingos (3-3) in their second home game of the year, with a 6-2 victory. The Bacon will host the Lexington County Blowfish Thursday night at 7:00 pm. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coastal…

Atrium Health Navicent, local churches launch ‘Community Virtual Primary Care’ program

“A lot of people need medical care, and I’m hoping that this will promote people not to neglect their health."

May 29, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent along with a partnership with Middle Georgia churches, introduced a new program to provide medical assistance without visiting a doctor’s office. ‘Community Virtual Primary Care’ offers virtual clinics at churches like Center Hill Baptist Church in Macon. Here’s how the program works: Anyone five-years-old or older who are feeling unwell, can visit the…

Peach County Sgt. Will Not Face Charges In Connection To Deadly Caleb Hooten Case

Peach County officer’s criminal charges dropped in fatal shooting

District Attorney Anita Howard says, "This decision was not made lightly, and I understand its profound impact on the Hooten family and our community."

May 29, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – District Attorney Anita Howard says criminal charges will not be pursued against Sgt. Hermes Rodriguez from the Peach County Sheriff’s Office after he shot and killed a man. Peach County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Hermes Rodriguez attempted to pull over 22-year-old Caleb Hooten near State University Drive in Fort Valley on October 10, 2023. Hooten did…

MTA to offer Teen Summer Bus Pass

The bus pass will be valid from June 1 to July 31.

May 29, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is offering a Teen Summer Bus Pass for ages 13 to 18. Jami Gaudet, Public Information Officer at Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority, says the bus pass will be valid from June 1 to July 31. The Teen Summer Bus Pass costs $25 for unlimited use. Registration for the Teen Summer…

More cloud cover expected Thursday

May 29, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see partly cloudy skies and slightly lower highs Thursday afternoon. This Evening Skies will remain mostly clear around the region heading into tonight as temperatures stay in the 80s through sunset. A cooler night is expected as lows drop into the upper 50s and lower 60s for most of the region. Winds will…

Downtown Dublin to host Burger Week

Lauren Patterson, Downtown Dublin Mainstreet Manager, says this is the first year that Downtown Dublin is hosting this event.

May 29, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Downtown Dublin is hosting Burger Week from May 28 through June 1. Lauren Patterson, Downtown Dublin Mainstreet Manager, says this is the first year that Downtown Dublin is hosting this event. There are seven businesses participating: Jack’s Hamburgers Company Supply Minute Grill Crooked Finger Brewery Saltwater Fishery Sea Shells Seafood Deano’s Patterson says there are two…

UPDATE: Bibb County inmate dies after being tased following medical emergency

The incident is currently under investigation pending autopsy.

May 29, 2024

Denise Turner,

UPDATE (5/29/24): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says Stephen Fossett was tased after having a medical emergency. Public Information Officer Lt. Linda Howard issued the following statement: “ During watch in the Law Enforcement Center, deputies discovered an inmate behaving strangely, having a medical emergency. While being screened for medical conditions, the inmate became combative with assisting medical staff and…

Man arrested, charged with murder after shooting in Laurens County

Deputies responded to Keenes Crossing Road in reference to a person that had been shot around 6:45 p.m. on May 26.

May 29, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested and charged for a shooting in East Dublin, according to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Keenes Crossing Road in reference to a person that had been shot around 6:45 p.m. on May 26. Deputies found the body of 21-year-old Nicholas Nickson from Wrightsville. Nickson had been shot multiple…

Sunshine and in the upper 80’s

May 29, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! This morning, we’re seeing temperatures in the upper 50s to mid-60s, which is much cooler than yesterday at this time. It almost doesn’t feel like May outside. This afternoon, we’ll stay dry with temperatures reaching the upper 80s and plenty of sunshine. It’s perfect weather for outdoor activities like heading to the pool, enjoying…

Middle Georgia Equestrian Center YEDA Team Preps for First Ever Nationals

The YEDA team will be heading to Nashville May 31st for the Nationals Competitions

May 29, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

COCHRAN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) -The Middle Georgia Equestrian Center predominantly does show teams. One of their new show teams is the YEDA team. YEDA, or Youth Development Equestrian Association, allows riders grades four through twelve to compete as a team in separate events preparing them for collegiate show team competition and beyond. Owner and YEDA equestrian head coach Allie Arrington…

Highlights: Vine Ingles Vs Jones County Little League Girls

HIGHLIGHTS: Little League Softball 8U District 5 Tournament

All the games from Tuesday evening at George Jones Sports Complex at Freedom Park

May 29, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – At George Jones Sports Complex at Freedom Park, eight Little League softball teams battled it out in the 8U District Five Tournament Tuesday evening. In the 6pm games: At Field One, Jones County defeated Vine-Ingles 13-2. At Field Three, Western shutout Macon Little League 15-0. In the 8pm games: At Field One, Wrall (Blue) beat…

NewTown Macon, Bike Walk Macon to host ‘Trails Day Macon’

The goal is to celebrate and raise funds for Macon's Ocmulgee Heritage Trail.

May 28, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Strap on your hiking boots, grab your helmet and get ready to hit the trails this Saturday. NewTown Macon and Bike Walk Macon are teaming up to raise funds for Macon’s Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Emily Hopkins with NewTown Macon, says the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail is a beloved place and many are looking forward to getting the…

Oglethorpe man arrested for allegedly forcing minors to drink alcohol until they became sick

The Oglethorpe man was charged with cruelty to children, reckless conduct, and furnishing alcohol to a person under the age of 21.

May 28, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Oglethorpe man was arrested after forcing two female minors to drink alcohol until they became sick, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 32-year-old Edvardo Johnson was charged with cruelty to children, reckless conduct, and furnishing alcohol to a person under the age of 21. The Montezuma Police Department and the Macon County Sheriff’s…

More heat and sun Wednesday

May 28, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday will see mostly sunny skies and near average temperatures around Middle Georgia. The Rest of the Evening Middle Georgia has gotten hot this afternoon with highs reaching the upper 80s and lower 90s under mostly sunny skies. Scattered cumulus clouds from the afternoon will clear in the evening hours as mostly clear skies are expected…

Local bookstore hosts Summer reading program

The program goes from June 1 to August 31.

May 28, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bear’s Books will be hosting a Summer Reading Program for adults. Margaret Harrington, Owner of Bear’s Books, says the goal is for adults to read 10 books for the Summer. The program goes from June 1 to August 31. Registration costs $20 per person. Registration includes the tracker, access to the beach bash Kick-Off Party on…

Human remains found in Milledgeville

Officers found a decomposed body in a shallow creek bed. The identity cannot be determined at this time due to the decomposition of the body.

May 28, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

Courtesy: Facebook: Milledgeville Police Department MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Human remains were found in the woods at the end of Mayfair Court in Milledgeville, according to the Milledgeville Police Department. The Milledgeville Police Department received a call about human remains that were found around 5 p.m. on May 27. Officers found a decomposed body in a shallow creek bed. The…

Man dead after fatal ATV crash identified

The driver has been identified as 59-year-old Bradley Hortman of Reynolds.

May 28, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after an ATV crash on Sunday, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The fatal crash happened at 9:32 p.m. on Georgia 127 near Garden Valley Road in Macon County. The ATV was traveling east on Georgia 127 in the westbound lane. The driver of the vehicle lost control of the vehicle…

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office searching for individual connected to burglary

Anyone with information can contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 478-994-7010 or Investigator Jacob Robins at 478-994-7043 ext 240.

May 28, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who was involved in a burglary at Valero, located at the intersection of Highway 83 and Highway 87. Deputies say the burglary took place on May 26 at 2 a.m. A man entered into the closed business and took an undisclosed amount of money. The…

Husband and wife dead after house fire in Gordon

The victims were 72-year-old Russell Hawthorne and 67-year-old Cindy Hawthorne.

May 28, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two are dead after a house fire in Gordon, according to Wilkinson County Coroner Billy Matthews. The house fire happened at 107 Sitton Avenue on May 24. The victims were 72-year-old Russell Hawthorne and 67-year-old Cindy Hawthorne. The fire marshal is still investigating what caused the fire. The bodies have been sent to the Georgia Bureau…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 20-24

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 20 and Friday, May 24, 2024.

May 28, 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, May 20 and Friday, May 24, 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…

Dry and warm for a few days

May 28, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! I hope you had a fantastic Memorial Day weekend! This morning, temperatures are in the mid-60s to low 70s, which is much cooler than yesterday at this time. This afternoon, we’ll stay dry with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to low 90s and plenty of sunshine, perfect for outdoor activities like…

Houston County School District to offer Summer Meal Program

Children do not need to be enrolled in the Houston County School District to receive the free meals.

May 27, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School Nutrition Program will be offering free meals to children 18 and under. Meredith Potter, Dietitian at Houston County Board of Education, says children do not need to be enrolled in the Houston County School District to receive the free meals. There are three ways for families to participate in the Summer Meal…

Macon community gathers to honor fallen veterans at Historic Linwood Cemetery

Dozens gathered at the historic Linwood Cemetery to pay tribute to the veterans who gave their lives in service.

May 27, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The community came together to honor and mourn the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving to protect our nation. Dozens gathered at the historic Linwood Cemetery to pay tribute to the veterans who gave their lives in service. One of the attendees, Donald Druitt, a U.S. Army veteran with 24 years…

The facility is expected to create approximately 200 jobs in Macon over the next two years.

The Macon Bacon (1-4) get their first win tonight at home against the Florence Flamingos (3-3)

“A lot of people need medical care, and I’m hoping that this will promote people not to neglect their health."

District Attorney Anita Howard says, "This decision was not made lightly, and I understand its profound impact on the Hooten family and our community."

The bus pass will be valid from June 1 to July 31.

Lauren Patterson, Downtown Dublin Mainstreet Manager, says this is the first year that Downtown Dublin is hosting this event.

The incident is currently under investigation pending autopsy.

Deputies responded to Keenes Crossing Road in reference to a person that had been shot around 6:45 p.m. on May 26.

The YEDA team will be heading to Nashville May 31st for the Nationals Competitions

All the games from Tuesday evening at George Jones Sports Complex at Freedom Park

The goal is to celebrate and raise funds for Macon's Ocmulgee Heritage Trail.

The Oglethorpe man was charged with cruelty to children, reckless conduct, and furnishing alcohol to a person under the age of 21.

The program goes from June 1 to August 31.

Officers found a decomposed body in a shallow creek bed. The identity cannot be determined at this time due to the decomposition of the body.

The driver has been identified as 59-year-old Bradley Hortman of Reynolds.

Anyone with information can contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 478-994-7010 or Investigator Jacob Robins at 478-994-7043 ext 240.

The victims were 72-year-old Russell Hawthorne and 67-year-old Cindy Hawthorne.

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 20 and Friday, May 24, 2024.

Children do not need to be enrolled in the Houston County School District to receive the free meals.

Dozens gathered at the historic Linwood Cemetery to pay tribute to the veterans who gave their lives in service.

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