MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – April is National Stress Awareness Month and D1 Training in Macon says that daily stretching can be beneficial. Lydia Huthmaker, Assistant General Manager at D1 Training Macon, says that 5 minutes of daily stretching can help reduce stress. D1 Training says there are many benefits of stretching: Eases stress: When muscles tighten up in response to stress,…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Houston County Sheriff election. Arthur Harris is running unopposed as a Democrat. Matt Moulton, Will Kendall, Jimmy Dunn, and Slate Simons 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…
Dustin Nelson (Photo: Warner Robins Police)UPDATE (4/23/24): Warner Robins Police say the man wanted in connection with a hit-and-run last month is now in custody. According to a news release, Dustin Nelson turned himself in around 1:30 Tuesday afternoon. “He is being processed on warrants for felony hit and run and failure to report an accident with injury,” the release…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A showcase of T-shirts was on display Tuesday outside the Student Life Center at Middle Georgia State University in Macon. The shirts, created at a previous event by students and community members, were on display as part of the Clothesline Project, serving as a reminder of the impact of domestic violence and sexual…
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged assault on a student by a paraprofessional on April 18. Deputies were notified by school officials at West Laurens Middle School of the assault and an investigation was conducted. Lisa Hester of Dublin was arrested and charged with three counts of simple assault and one count…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning! Today in Middle Georgia, we’re starting off a bit chilly with temperatures in the upper 30s in Eastman and ranging from the low to upper 40s elsewhere. The clear skies this morning are thanks to high pressure, and we can expect a quick warm-up into the 70s later in the day with calm winds…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The FVSU Wildcats (27-15) defeated the Albany State Golden Rams (28-15) by a final score of 5-4 to win two of the three games in the home SIAC series. Albany State took an early 2-0 lead with one run in the top of the second and one run in the top third. However, with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announced on Monday, a major breakthrough in emergency response services for Middle Georgia. Atrium Health Navicent received four state-of-the-art, van-based ambulances. The new ambulances are designed to serve those in Macon, Twiggs, Jones, and Treutlen counties. Senator Ossoff says the new modified ambulances will not only help patients, but also the job…
Bud and June Runion (File)MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said Monday investigators have found new evidence in a case involving the January 2015 deaths of Cobb County residents Bud and June Runion. According to a GBI news release, a citizen found a .22 caliber rifle on April 14 while magnet fishing in Horse Creek on…
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 45-year-old man was found dead Sunday after his family reported him missing, according to Deputy Coroner Stacy Gardner. According to Gardner, deputies and family members were searching for Daniel C. Wiggins after he didn’t come back from an ATV ride on Saturday night. Gardner says the man was riding along the northbound side of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Overnight temperatures will be below average tonight before warmer conditions return later in the week. Tonight Skies are mostly clear around Middle Georgia heading into the evening and should be completely clear overnight. Low temperatures will dip into the low to mid 40s around the region ahead of Tuesday morning. Ambient winds will come from the…
Kimberly Brooks (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in custody in connection with an aggravated assault that happened in the 3800 block of Log Cabin Drive just before noon on Sunday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 53-year-old Kimberly Lashawn Brooks was identified as the suspect and now faces charges of aggravated assault and…
CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crisp County deputy was arrested for an alleged DUI, according to a press release from the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office. Georgia State Patrol was requested to assist a two-vehicle accident on 24th Ave E near 4th Street in Cordele on April 21 around midnight. The crash involved an off-duty Sheriff’s Deputy. 22-year-old Deputy Kendall…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Milledgeville Police Department arrested three juveniles after crashing a stolen vehicle onto the Georgia Military College campus. Patrol units were advised of a stolen vehicle entering the Milledgeville city limits on Sunday morning around 12:40 a.m. Officers saw a white Chevrolet Tahoe that had been reported stolen out of Putnam County, traveling South on North…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Macon200 Bronze Black Heritage Trail Markers were unveiled Monday, with a third on the way soon. 41NBC was at Poplar Street park in downtown Macon for the unveiling of the Poplar Street Slave Trading Markets Trail Marker. Macon200 Co-Chair Alex Habersham and Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller participated in the unveiling before…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival had a record economic impact in 2024, bringing in $6.1 million, up from $5.5 million in 2023. Aaron Buzza, the Vice President and COO of Visit Macon, says there were 186,367 local visitors, which is a 16% increase from last year. 38,338 visitors were from outside Macon, which is a 6% increase…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took place on the 700 Block of Matthews Road in Tennille. Deputies responded to a call after 1am at Cornbreads Place. The caller said they heard about 25 shots fired. Deputies were told a man was at a home on Irwin Avenue and had been shot….
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cordele Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man injured. Cordele police responded to a shots fired call at the Party Shop on 204 24th Avenue West around 1:15 a.m. on April 21. Officers say they were told by citizens that the suspects had fled the area. Police found a car had been…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Happy Earth Day and good Monday morning to everyone! Today, we’re starting off with temperatures in the 40s and 50s under partly cloudy skies. As the day progresses, we’ll warm up into the upper 60s with plenty of sunshine. Tonight, expect temperatures to drop back into the mid-40s under clear skies. Tomorrow afternoon, we’ll see temperatures…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears (19-16) fell to SOCON rival Wofford College Terriers (26-10) in 12 innings by a final score of 9-2. Jackson Cherry kept his team in it by tying the game up at 1-1 with a solo home run in the bottom 8th, and again with a solo home run in the bottom 10th…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation is celebrating 40 years of operation and gearing up for a busy Summer of events. Jeffrey Brett, President and CEO of the Museum of Aviation Foundation, says this a big year for the museum and shares the upcoming events. May 11: Electric Vehicle Day July 13: Cheers to 40 Years Auction/Raffle/Taste of…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mahala Club of Perry will be hosting Touch A Truck on April 20. The Touch A Truck event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Guardian Centers of Georgia. There will be a quiet hour with no lights, sirens or other loud noises from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for those who have…
Jordan Lavoris Dean (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) UPDATE (4/19/24): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 20-year-old Jordan Lavoris Dean of Macon in connection with a deadly shooting on Winston Drive. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies took Dean into custody at a home on Felton Avenue. Dean faces charges for murder and tampering with evidence. He does not…
PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Veterans Warhawks (13-12) defeated the Perry Panthers (20-6) in the Panther Pit on Senior Night in eight innings after several lead changes throughout the game. Veterans took the lead first with one run, but Perry grabbed four runs in the bottom second to take the lead 4-1. However, Veterans went on a hitting streak…