MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all across Middle Georgia! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and managed to stay dry. This past week we experienced between 1 to 3 inches of rain across Middle Georgia. This morning, we are seeing temperatures in the lower 60s accompanied by clear skies. This afternoon, temperatures are expected to…
UPDATE (5/17) – The Dublin Police Department arrests two people in connection to the deadly hit-and-run on May 12. During the investigation, police say a sport utility vehicle struck the two victims around 10:30 p.m. They say a few minutes later, one of the victims was hit by a second vehicle. Officers say they located the second vehicle, a 2019…
FileUPDATE (5/17/24): As of Friday afternoon, IT has restored about 90% of department web pages, meaning the public again has access to information about services, and they are able to rent parks and pavilions through the Parks & Beautification and Recreation Departments. It also means – combined with email working again a few days prior – that people can again…
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Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeMONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The drivers of a school bus and a personal vehicle are being treated at a Macon hospital after a crash Friday afternoon. According to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release, deputies responded to a crash involving a Monroe County school bus just after 4:30 p.m. on Hwy 83 N and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Storms this evening and tomorrow could bring strong winds, hail, or even a brief tornado. This Evening Much of Middle Georgia has seen stratiform rainfall since this morning. That has helped many parts of the region limit the sever potential this evening, however the southern counties still have the highest risk. They are under a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection with a theft by taking auto investigation that happened Friday afternoon. Deputies spotted a vehicle reported stolen traveling west on Jeffersonville Road just before 12:30 p.m. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to stop. The driver left the roadway at the intersection…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Grace House Community Food Bank’ serves people in Fort Valley, and is important for those in need in the community. For nearly 20 years, Craig McKinney was the director of the food bank, but he passed away in December of 2023. His niece, Shauna Groves then moved from out of state to run the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Sigma Epsilon Omega Chapter of Warner Robins is hosting a Community Health Fair. The Community Health Fair will be May 18 at New Beginning Outreach Ministries, located at 6220 Wellborn Road in Warner Robins. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Karen Doctor-Thomas, President of Alpha Kappa…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all!! Happy Friday to you as well! This morning temperature are in the 60s with rain fall on it’s way! Today we will see showers and thunderstorms with temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s. The chance of showers and thunderstorms will remain on Saturday, with temperatures staying the same. We…
DUBLIN, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin Fighting Irish have promoted their assistant softball coach, Emily Barrs to new head coach of the program. A member of the Fighting Irish family since 2022, Barrs currently teaches history at Dublin High School and is a Dublin City Schools bus driver. Barrs has served as Dublin’s assistant softball coach and head girls…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears Baseball team opened up their final regular season series with a SOCON battle with The Citadel. Parker Lester’s two run home run propelled the Bears to a 3-2 victory over the Bulldogs. Game two of this series is scheduled for Friday at 6 pm, pending weather. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Mercer…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – In Game One of the GIAA AAAA Baseball State Championship at Luther Williams Field, the FPD Vikings fall short as they lost 7-3 to the Brookstone Cougars (27-5). Senior Cody Strandmark scores two runs, one off a wild pitch, and another off an RBI Double from Sophomore Keon Johnson. Who himself scored on one of…
Photos: Warner Robins Police DepartmentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 35-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after the execution of an arrest warrant at 515 N. Houston Road. A Warner Robins Police Department news release says Parris Bighems was wanted the charges of trafficking methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. According to the release, subsequent searches resulted…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia Senate District 25 election. Leland Olinger and Rick Williams are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Rick Williams Running for: Georgia Senate District 25 Campaign Website: rickwilliamsforgeorgia.com MONICA- Good…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Macon hosted “Stroke Stroll: A celebration of stroke survivors” on Thursday. Survivors took a stroll around the cafeteria area as staff and family cheered and danced while music played to celebrate. The monthly “Strive from Stroke” support group meeting followed the stroll. Piedmont Macon has held the Stroke Stroll since 1993. “It’s…
Photo: Warner Robins Police DepartmentUPDATE (6:28 p.m.) – Warner Robins Police say the man is now in custody. ORIGINAL STORY (5:49 p.m.): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department says multiple agencies are searching for a 47-year-old, possibly named Billy Joe Jessie, who’s wanted for felony sexual offenses against a minor out of Alabama. Police say around…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U Create Macon is celebrating National Bike Month by opening a new location and hosting a pop-up bike party. The new U Create Macon location will be located at 1065 Anthony Road. The pop-up bike party will be on May 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Charise Stephens, Founder of U Create Macon, says they…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful celebrated its 50th anniversary at Vineville United Methodist Church on Thursday with its annual awards luncheon. The awards luncheon is held to recognize various individuals, groups or companies who have helped and contributed to keeping the community beautiful over the year. “50 years, that’s a long time, and we were…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2024 C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation was held at Mercer University’s Hawkins Arena Thursday. According to a news release C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety) is a program founded in 2003 by the Georgia Sheriff’s Association. The program lasts 12 weeks and is taught by Bibb County Deputy Sheriffs who provide education for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new storm system will bring plenty of chances for rain starting Friday and lasting through the weekend. This Evening and Overnight Scattered clouds from the afternoon will clear initially heading into tonight, however thicker clouds will begin to arrive from the west after midnight. This is thanks to a warm front passing through, increasing temperatures…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District has released the times and dates for this year’s high school graduation ceremonies. All five commencement ceremonies will be held May 24-25 in Perry, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Reaves Arena. The school district says each graduate will receive 10 tickets for graduation. It says original tickets will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Smoke filtered into the sky, as Bibb County Emergency crews sped to a burning bus in the middle of a runaway, simulating a downed plane at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. “We’re simulating a commercial service aircraft accident, with roughly 33 passengers onboard and we’re using this as an opportunity to review our airport emergency plan,”…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is hosting a free license plate day at Luther Williams Field. The event will be on May 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit Macon will be offering free license plates while supplies last. Attendees can get their new license plates installed for free and have complimentary Kona shaved ice. Gary Wheat,…