MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bill Shanks is in love with the Braves heading in to spring training. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, B.S. Report, spring training
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old is in the hospital after being shot multiple times Wednesday night. A Houston County Sheriff’s Office news release says deputies were dispatched to 126-B Virginia Dare Drive at 6:45 p.m. in reference to a shots fired call. Deputies located the victim inside the home. He was taken to Atrium Health Navicent for treatment….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb is gearing up for the second annual Macon Music Half Marathon, set to take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Organizers announced event details on Wednesday at Luther Williams Field after more than 500 runners from 13 states participated in last year’s event. “Many come from all different parts of the state and the country…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s a family affair! Liliana’s and The Society Garden are hosting a Valentine’s Day event Wednesday night. The dinner continues until 8 p.m. It’s $30 for adults and $15 for kids. “We are a great place to bring kids and to have a meal and the family can have a good time and relax without the…
File: 2021MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Water Authority (MWA) will host the 19th annual Kids Fishing Derby at Javors Lucas Lake on Saturday, March 2. The free event for Derby participants ages 3 to 16, and their accompanying adults, will offer prizes for the overall biggest catch of the day and to winners in four age group categories, an MWA…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More cloud cover will roll into Middle Georgia tonight and early tomorrow. The Rest of the Evening Scattered cirrus and stratus clouds are likely to move in overnight tonight and hang around into tomorrow morning. It will still be a cool night as temperatures fall into the upper 30s for most of the region. Wind will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Barnesville man with a felony criminal history was sentenced to federal prison for mailing handguns to Chicago. According to the United States Attorney’s Office Middle District of Georgia , 29-year-old Khalif Lee aka “Killa” was sentenced to serve 65 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release by Chief U.S. District…
Jordan and Ferrell (Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (1:45 p.m.): Bibb County Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley said Wednesday the child appeared to have suffered from blunt force trauma but said no injuries could be confirmed until an autopsy has been performed. He confirmed the child was 20 months and two weeks old. UPDATE (12:00 p.m.): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to everyone!! Happy Valentine’s Day to you all. This morning we are starting off a bit cooler than yesterday morning with temperatures in the mid 30s to upper 30s. Today we will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the mid 60s. Today will be really nice for any outdoor plans. Clouds will move…
MCINTYRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The GHSA Class A, Region 5-Division II basketball tournament got underway Tuesday at Wilkinson County. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes was there and has the highlights. Hancock Central vs. GMC boys: Twiggs County vs. Hancock Central girls: Wilkinson County vs. GMC Prep girls: Categories: Baldwin County, Hancock County, Local Sports, Sports, Twiggs…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Westside and Baldwin’s boys basketball teams met Tuesday night in the Region 2-AAAA tournament semifinals at Howard High School. The winner faces Spalding in the finals at Howard on Friday night. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Baldwin County, Bibb County, Local Sports, Sports Tags: baldwin braves, boys basketball, howard high school, Macon, Milledgeville, region…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Centerville City Council recently passed a new curfew ordinance for anyone under 18 years old. On February 6, the Centerville City Council heard from Police Chief Cedric Duncan about revising the city’s curfew ordinance. The current ordinance allows juveniles under the age of 18 to be out without parent supervision Sunday through Thursday until 11 p.m.,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure will keep the sunshine around the Peach State tomorrow. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain clear this evening and tonight as the system from this past weekend continues to move further away. The wind will also calm tonight as it blows from the north-northwest around 5 mph. Low temperatures will mainly dip…
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon State Prison inmate died on Monday after an altercation with his roommate. That’s according to a Georgia Department of Corrections spokesperson, who identified the inmate who died as Kenneth Malcom. The body has been turned over to the coroner and will be taken to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Crime Lab for an…
MGNUPDATE (2/13): The Forsyth Road Kroger reopened Tuesday morning. Kroger’s corporate office sent the following statement: “The Forsyth Road Kroger has reopened for business. Damage to the store from the heavy flooding has been repaired. Again, we would like to thank our customers for their support, patience and understanding.” ORIGINAL STORY (2/12): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Kroger store at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all on this drier Tuesday morning. This morning we are much cooler in the 40s across the area with a bit of cloud coverage. A bit breezy this morning as well with winds out of the West north west gusting to 25-30 mph. With that being said conditions feel a bit cooler…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrests two men accused of driving stolen vehicles. Deputies say they received an alert about two stolen vehicles in the Pleasant Hill area. After finding the vehicles, a Georgia State Patrol trooper stopped the drivers, Jaylen Murphy and Christopher Cornelius Jr., on Grant Avenue. The trooper says the suspects sped away…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a theft of motor vehicles case. According to a recent Facebook post by the sheriff’s office, the theft happened in the Stokes Store/Highway 42 North area between February 8 at 9 p.m. and February 9 at 11:30 a.m. (Photos courtesy of Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page) Deputies…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley State University men’s basketball team hosted Allen University (13-10, 9-7 SIAC) Monday night. The Wildcats (4-18, 4-12 SIAC) were looking for their fifth win of the season and won 80-79. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Local Sports, Peach County, Sports Tags: allen university, Fort Valley, Fort Valley State, FVSU, Georgia,…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley State University women’s basketball team hosted Allen University (8-13, 4-11 SIAC) Monday night. The Wildcats (12-8, 10-5 SIAC), who trailed by 21 at the half, fought back in the second half, but lost 66-58. 41NBC’s Justin Dierkes has the highlights. Categories: Local Sports, Peach County, Sports Tags: allen university, Fort Valley, Fort…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and flower shops around Middle Georgia are gearing up for the rush of customers. According to a recent study, 39 percent of people plan to buy flowers this year, which means florists are working around the clock to get flowers prepped and orders out the door. Vanessa Glover, the…
Photos: Milledgeville PoliceMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville Police say the Oconee River Greenway is closed until further notice due to flooding. Four floodgates have been opened at Sinclair Dam “with the possibility of more opening later tonight,” police said in a Facebook post Monday afternoon. Police say the following streets are expected to flood tonight: Underwood Road at Pumping Station…
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A portion of Highway 80 W in Crawford County is closed due to flooding. Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker said in a Facebook post just before 4:30 that the portion of the road that is closed is near the Hopewell Road intersection. That’s all the information we have right now. Check back for updates. Categories:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The system that has brought the Peach State plenty of rain the past few days will finally clear out tonight. The Rest of the Evening Middle Georgia has received more than its fair share of rain over the past 48 hour. Most of the region received between 3 and 4 inches, resulting in widespread flash flooding…