MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is hosting the PACT Act Summer VetFest in Dublin. The event is scheduled for June 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Frank Jordan, Chief of Communications and Stakeholder Relations at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, says this event is open to the entire community. Jordan says the PACT…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Pride is celebrating Pride Month with several events throughout the month of June. Demarcus Beckham, Co-Founder of Macon Pride, says this month is a time for the community to come together. Beckham says this month is filled with events for everyone. June 15: Georgia ICONS! with Phoenix Drag Show fundraiser June 18: OUTGeorgia Business After…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (6/12/24): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39-year-old Willie James Haugabrook III in connection with the death investigation of Gregory William Thomas. The fatal shooting took place on April 14 in the 1900 block of Cedar Ave. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, investigators identified Haugabrook as the suspect involved in connection with fatal…
Wayne Sanders (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)FORSYTH, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) — Wayne Sanders, wanted for two counts of homicide and one count of armed robbery in Miami, Florida, was arrested in Forsyth by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Sanders was taken into custody without incident after being located in a subdivision, according to a news release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Photo: Macon-Bibb CountyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is tackling lifeguard shortages head-on this summer, taking a new approach to ensure community pools are open and staffed. Robert Walker, the Parks & Recreation Director, says lifeguard shortages have been a challenge since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Last year, the department turned to a private company for staffing, but…
Charlyn Harris-Allen is the owner of The Beauty Parlor Salon and Boutique on Napier Avenue in Macon. She’s also a Certified Hair Loss Specialist who can help veteran dealing with scalp conditions and different types of hair loss like Alopecia. Harris-Allen helps them acquire medical wigs and hairpieces through their VA Benefits. Disabled Army Veteran, Vontressa Salaam, is in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! This morning we are mild in the 60s and 70s. A tad bit more humid for this morning. There is also some fog causing problems across Middle Georgia so slow down this morning! As for this afternoon we will see high temperatures reaching the 90’s for some although we will not…
MACON, Georgia – 41(NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Mayhem are holding a Jersey Roulette this week. Purchase a ticket to guarantee a jersey. There are only eight available. With your spot secured, you will win any of the signed, season-worn white road jerseys from the players listed below: #96 Joey Berkopec #13 Alec Severson #11 Bradley Jenion #44 Jake Fuss #85…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon (3-12) fall at home to the Forest City Owls (12-2) by a final score of 9-5. This is the Bacon’s third consecutive loss, which includes a 12-6 loss on the road to the Owls on Saturday. They fell to the Lexington County Blowfish (6-8) on Monday on the road. The Bacon host…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The recent death of a 2-month-old in Macon County is raising community awareness of safe sleeping. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently conducting an investigation into the infant’s death, with early indications suggesting the death was related to co-sleeping. Knowing the dangers of co-sleeping can help prevent tragedies like this from happening. Dr.Yameika Head, a…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Apexx Martial Arts is hosting a ‘Dad & Me’ martial art class for Father’s Day. The class is June 22 at Apexx Martial Arts located at 590 Carl Vinson Parkway Suite 100. Danielle Pace, Head Martial Arts Instructor, says no experience is required for this class. The class fee is $30 which includes the father…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Police Department, in collaboration with special agents from the Georgia Department of Revenue Alcohol and Tobacco Division, conducted ID compliance checks on Tuesday, resulting in violations at six businesses. According to a news release from the Perry Police Department, the compliance checks targeted businesses selling vape and tobacco products. Out of nine businesses inspected,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see seasonable conditions the middle of this week before major heat takes over to end it. This Evening Mostly sunny skies are likely this evening as temperatures largely remain in the 80s while the sun is out. It will be a below average night again with low temperatures falling into the mid 60s…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Little Richard House Resource Center has closed indefinitely. This comes after months of back-and-forth between the Macon-Bibb County Government and the Macon-Bibb Community Enhancement Authority regarding a missing financial audit and receipts. Robert Banks, who serves as the administrator of the Little Richard House, explained why he thinks it’s important for the…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Legacy Group Development is partnering with the City of Fort Valley and Peach County for the Juneteenth Festival. Angela Williams, event organizer, says the Juneteenth Festival will take place over 2 days. There will be a food drive in Montezuma at Flint River School Park on June 14. The event is free and open to…
UPDATE (6/14/24): The Fathers and Family Juneteenth Celebration, originally scheduled for Tattnall Square Park on Sunday, has been relocated to the Douglass Theatre at 355 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. The free event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. A variety of Juneteenth speakers, local performers and acknowledgement of fathers will be featured, culminating with a 7:30…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two candidates are qualified for the upcoming Macon-Bibb Commission, District 3 runoff election. Melvin Flowers and Stanley Stewart are competing in the upcoming runoff election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the June 18 election. Candidate name: Stanley Stewart Running for: Macon-Bibb Commission, District 3 Campaign Website: Facebook MONICA- Good afternoon. Today we…
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 3 and Friday, June 7, 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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! This morning we are mild in the low to upper 60s. We are also greeted with less humidity this morning! This will stick around for a couple of days! As for this afternoon we will see high temperatures reaching the 90’s for some although we will not see a heat index…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, South Carolina – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Bacon (3-11) have lost back to back on the road after back to back home wins, plus an exhibition home win to Catawba Valley CC last week. The Bacon fall to the Lexington County BlowFish (6-8) by a final score of 10-5. This loss comes after a 12-6 loss to Forest…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in critical condition at the hospital after being shot Monday afternoon, and a suspect is now in custody. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, a call for assistance came into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center just after 3 p.m. Deputies arrived in the 900 block of Hillcrest Boulevard and found a…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery early Monday morning at a convenience store where a clerk was shot and hospitalized. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, it happened at the Citgo gas station at 5642 Houston…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Early voting started Monday for the upcoming runoff elections scheduled for next Tuesday in Macon-Bibb County. The elections in May experienced some mishaps. In light of these challenges, the Board of Elections has been working diligently to address and resolve the issues ahead of early voting and election day. One of the major concerns involved confusion…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A weak cold front bringing some strong storms to parts of Middle Georgia this evening will bring drier conditions for Tuesday. This Evening The northern half of Middle Georgia will see partly cloudy skies through this evening with a slim chance for a shower. The southern half, however, will see isolated storms, especially the southernmost counties….