Another weekend, another storm system for Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A gulf low tracking through southeast Georgia will bring plenty of rain to Middle Georgia this weekend. The Rest of the Evening Cirrus clouds will continue to fill in over the region heading into tonight. It will be a bit warmer with winds from the northeast tonight likely gusting upwards of 15-20 mph. Lows will drop…

Duckpin bowling alley set to bring more entertainment to downtown Macon

Duckpin bowling uses smaller pins and smaller bowling balls than traditional ten pin bowling.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new bowling alley is coming to downtown Macon and it has a little twist. Earlier this week the Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission approved the construction of a 6-lane duckpin bowling alley on Second Street. Duckpin bowling uses smaller pins and smaller bowling balls than traditional ten pin bowling. Planning and Zoning Executive Director…

Plenty of sunshine today

This morning we saw cold below freezing temperatures in Macon, however the rest of the area saw cold above freezing temperatures. This afternoon we will have plenty of sunshine and highs in the low 60s. Overnight we will see temperatures much warmer than this morning in the 40s. We will be warmer due to the cloud coverage in the area….

Macon State Prison inmate dead after altercation

According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, Taurean Hardy died on Sunday, December 10, after an altercation with Joshua Marchman.

OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon State Prison inmate is dead after a fight with his roommate. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, Taurean Hardy died on Sunday, December 10, after an altercation with his roomate Joshua Marchman. Hardy was serving a 15-year sentence for Armed Robbery out of Glynn County with a maximum release date of March 2029….

BS Report: December 14th – Chaos in College Football

If you thought FSU getting left out of the college football playoffs was crazy, hear what 41NBC's Bill Shanks says about the transfer portal.

If you thought FSU getting left out of the college football playoffs was crazy, hear what 41NBC’s Bill Shanks says about the transfer portal. Categories: Sports

East Laurens announces Jesse Hicks as new head football coach

Jesse Hicks, who was relieved of his duties at Baldwin High School last month, is the new head football coach at East Laurens High School.

Graphic: East Laurens High SchoolEAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jesse Hicks, who was relieved of his duties at Baldwin High School last month, is the new head football coach at East Laurens High School. East Laurens made the announcement in a social media post on Thursday night, citing Hicks’ 27 years of coaching experience and “proven track record of success,…

Chief Curtis Adams sworn in as new Bibb County campus police chief

Chief Curtis Adams was sworn in as the new Campus Police Chief of the Bibb County School District on Thursday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chief Curtis Adams was sworn in as the new Campus Police Chief of the Bibb County School District on Thursday. Adams brings more than two decades of law enforcement experience to Macon, having worked in various capacities, including stints as a sheriff’s deputy in Florida and as an instructor with the City of Atlanta Police Department….

Supreme Court of Georgia eases requirements for military spouses to practice law in the state

Starting next year, it will be easier for lawyers who plan on moving to Georgia to resume their practice if they are the spouse of an active duty service member stationed in the state.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Starting next year, it will be easier for lawyers who plan on moving to Georgia to resume their practice if they are the spouse of an active duty service member stationed in the state. The Supreme Court of Georgia recently revised its rules so military spouses who are already licensed to practice law in other states…

State Senator David E. Lucas Sr. honored with street dedication

New street signs went up Thursday along Jeffersonville Road in Macon in honor of state Senator David E. Lucas, Sr.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New street signs went up Thursday along Jeffersonville Road in Macon in honor of state Senator David E. Lucas, Sr. A portion of the road was named David. E. Lucas, Sr. Way to commemorate his service representing Middle Georgia in the state Senate. The signs were installed on what Senator Lucas called the “forgotten road,” and…

UPDATE: Bibb County School District approves $1.3 million weapons detection system for schools

The school board voted Thursday to approve the purchase of the system.

UPDATE: The school board voted Thursday to approve the purchase of the system. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is looking to purchase a concealed weapon detection system called Opengate for local schools. According to a memo to the school board from Elaine Wilson-Beverly, Executive Director of Procurement for the school district, and David Gowan, Director of…

Mostly sunny today

Cold but not as cold across the area this morning as most of the area was in the low to mid 40s. We also had a few clouds in the area this morning. That will change as we head through the morning and the afternoon hours as skies will clear even more. We will be mostly sunny today with highs…

6 Bibb County middle school students receive $10,000 Reach Foundation scholarships

Six students from Bibb County middle schools have each been awarded a $10,000 Reach Foundation Scholarship.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Six students from Bibb County middle schools have each been awarded a $10,000 Reach Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to support students through high school and college and further assist them as they transition into the workforce. Among the esteemed recipients is Lamario Scott, an 8th grader from Appling Middle School. “”He is actually taking…

Goodwill, Salvation Army launch job training program in Macon to boost employment, skills development

Goodwill and The Salvation Army have joined forces to launch a program in Macon aimed at providing essential education and practical training for job seekers.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Goodwill and The Salvation Army have joined forces to launch a program in Macon aimed at providing essential education and practical training for job seekers. The initiative, a first in the nation, is designed to empower Middle Georgians with the skills required for in-demand careers. “Our goal is to in that 90-day period really look with…

Otis Redding Foundation honored with Governor’s Award for Arts and Humanities

The Otis Redding Foundation is being recognized for its contributions to the arts with the Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Otis Redding Foundation is being recognized for its contributions to the arts with the Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities. The award is presented to organizations that support the growth of Georgia’s creative industries through community involvement, innovative programs and financial commitment. The Director of the Otis Redding Center for the Arts, Kimberly Kelsey…

Warner Robins Animal Control hosting pet pictures donation drive Saturday

Your furry friend can get pictures with Santa during the Warner Robins Animal Control shelter donation drive this Saturday, December 16, and it’s for a good cause.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Your furry friend can get pictures with Santa during the Warner Robins Animal Control shelter donation drive this Saturday, December 16, and it’s for a good cause. You can get pet pictures taken with a $5 donation and have your pet micro-chipped for $10. For $1, you can also enter a raffle for a custom…

Mostly sunny and cool conditions continue Thursday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will see mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 50s again Thursday afternoon. The Rest of the Evening Scattered cirrus clouds will linger through the evening and tonight. Temperatures will be a little warmer around the region tonight thanks to increased winds (5-12 mph gusting 17 mph), only dropping into the upper 30s…

Baldwin County jailer arrested, accused of sexually assaulting inmate

A Baldwin County Sheriff's Office jailer has been arrested and is accused of sexually assaulting an inmate at the Baldwin County Detention Center.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office jailer has been arrested and is accused of sexually assaulting an inmate at the Baldwin County Detention Center. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a news release the jailer is 25-year-old Emmanuelle Robinson of Macon. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI’s assistance investigating this case in September, and…

Macon’s film industry set for revival with new Netflix project ‘The Piano Lesson’

Hollywood stars may be making a visit to Macon to film a movie, and you have a chance to appear alongside of them.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hollywood stars may be making a visit to Macon to film a movie, and you have a chance to appear alongside of them. Samuel L. Jackson and ‘Queen of Neo Soul’ Erykah Badu are just some of the stars in a new movie coming to Netflix called “The Piano Lesson.” It’s being produced by Denzel Washington….

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office delivers joy to hospitalized children with donations to Holly Jolly Shoppe

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office brought holiday cheer to children in the hospital  by donating a variety of gifts, including trucks, cars, and dinosaur toys, to the Holly Jolly Shoppe.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office brought holiday cheer to children in the hospital  by donating a variety of gifts, including trucks, cars, and dinosaur toys, to the Holly Jolly Shoppe. The sheriff’s office has participated in the initiative, sponsored by the Navicent Health Foundation, for more than a decade. The Holly Jolly Shoppe at Beverly Knight…

Piedmont Macon Medical Center offers free childcare classes for new and expecting parents

The classes cover everything from childbirth to baby basics and breastfeeding.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re a new or expecting parent, Piedmont Macon Medical Center is offering free classes to help you care for a newborn. The classes cover everything from childbirth to baby basics and breastfeeding. The hospital hosts three classes each month, and you don’t have to be a patient to attend. The Director of Women’s Services at…

Cool but pleasant conditions likely again Wednesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure to the northeast will keep pleasant and cool conditions around Middle Georgia. The Rest of the Evening It will be another cold night around Middle Georgia with overnight lows likely to drop into the low to mid 30s. Winds will continue to blow from the northeast at around 5 mph. While a handful of…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office hosting ‘Santa’s Village’ Saturday

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to its “Santa’s Village at Outreach” event this Saturday, December 16.

Event flyer (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to its “Santa’s Village at Outreach” event this Saturday, December 16. The free event, which includes a toy giveaway, hot chocolate, a book giveaway and appearances by Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Grinch, will start at 9 a.m. and end…

Perry High School cheers on the Panthers as they leave for state championship

The Perry High School Panthers are facing off against the Stockbridge Tigers at Mercedes Benz Stadium for the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class AAAA football state championship game.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry High School Panthers are facing off against the Stockbridge Tigers at Mercedes Benz Stadium for the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class AAAA football state championship game. More than a hundred students, staff, family and fans gathered outside of Perry High School Tuesday morning to cheer on the Panthers as they left for Atlanta….