This morning we saw temperatures in the upper 40s to 50s with a bit of cloud coverage. Today we will see the 80s again with more in the way of cloud coverage due to a front that will traverse the area. Rain should hold off until late Friday as the cold front becomes a stationery front overhead. It would be…
Photo Credit to Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An arrest has been made in connection to the shooting incident that left a 32-year-old woman in critical condition Wednesday night. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested 50-year-old James Phillips for the shooting on Fair Street, taking him into custody at his home on Log Cabin Drive without…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –As Johnson County looks forward to taking on Washington-Wilkes in the first round of the GHSA A Division II Football State Playoffs, linebacker Joshua Taylor is preparing to break one of Trojan and UGA Bulldog legend Herschel Walker’s records. Taylor was named an All-State linebacker in 2022 and is now aiming to become the all-time leading tackler…
The next few weeks have some tough matches lined up for Georgia. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks looks at whether the Dawgs are ready for their last home game of the season. Categories: Sports
UPDATE (11/9): An arrest has been made in connection with Wednesday’s shooting on Fair Street. ORIGINAL STORY (11/8): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 32-year-old woman is in the hospital after being shot in the upper body Wednesday night. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened at a home on Fair Street near Mumford Road just before 6…
UPDATE (11/27): The City of Warner Robins announced Monday a “significant partnership” with No Limit Baptist Church to address the needs of the homeless during frigid nights. ORIGINAL STORY (11/8): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is urgently seeking a space where homeless people can take shelter from freezing temperatures. With the winter months fast approaching,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students at select Bibb County schools can now enjoy the beauty of trees courtesy of Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and Cox Communications. Forty native trees were planted at Ingram-Pye, Martin Luther King Jr. and Veterans Elementary school playgrounds to provide shade in years to come. The trees were made possible by a $10,000 grant provided by Cox…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will begin to see more clouds as high pressure moves out over the Atlantic and a cold front approaches. The Rest of The Evening Skies will remain mostly clear with some clouds beginning to fill in overnight tonight. It will be slightly muggier as winds persist from the southwest at around 5 mph. Temperatures…
This morning we saw temperatures in the 40s with a few areas of patchy fog. Today we will warm up to the mid 80s with once again plenty of sunshine. As we head into Thursday morning much warmer temperatures are expected with lows in the 50s. Tomorrow a cold front will move through the area in the afternoon bringing a…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Johnson County High School football team finished the regular season 7-3, with a 5-0 region record, claiming back-to-back region titles. But the Trojans’ seniors have not only excelled on the gridiron but also in the classroom. If they meet certain requirements, the Trojan football team’s senior class could include the valedictorian and salutatorian for the graduating…
UPDATE: Current Mayor Eric Wilson has been re-elected by winning 67% of the votes over John Howard II. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Current Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson and former Forsyth Mayor John Howard II are both back on the ballot this election cycle. Voters have an opportunity to give Wilson another term as mayor or put Howard back in…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Voters in Bleckley County have decided to remove the interim tag from Daniel Cape’s title. Cape, who took over as interim sheriff after former Bleckley County Sheriff Kris Coody pleaded guilty to sexual assault earlier this year, beat Chris Smith in the race for sheriff on Tuesday. Cape, who earned 56.7% of the vote, says he…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re driving along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Macon, you may have noticed an eye-catching new sign for the historic Douglass Theatre. For more than 100 years, Macon’s Douglass Theatre has served as a venue for multicultural performances and films, particularly highlighting art in the African American community. But according to the theater’s Executive…
What a wonderful day expected across Middle Georgia with plenty of sun in the sky. This morning we saw temperatures in the 40s with a few areas of patchy fog. Today we will rapidly warm into the low to mid 80s. Tomorrow is similar to today with more sunshine and warmer temperatures in the mid 80s. This will continue over the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Mercer men’s basketball team failed to win its season opener, as they were stunned by Clark Atlanta 71-64 at Hawkins Arena. The Bears led 34-31 at halftime, but after an 11-2 run to begin the second half by Clark Atlanta, Mercer was never able to claw its way back, starting their season at 0-1. Head coach…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Middle Georgia community and law enforcement leaders gathered Monday to celebrate, after Macon Regional Crimestoppers raised more than $100,000. Since its inception 22 years ago, there have been more than 6,000 arrests, nearly 11,000 cases cleared, and more than $1,000,000 given in rewards. Crimestoppers Chairman Warren Selby, says its message remains the same: reward people…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins may have a new Council Member for the position of Post 2, depending on the results of Tuesday’s election. Incumbent candidate, Councilman Charlie Bibb, has represented the city at large for the past four years. In that time, the Council has increased pay for city employees, expanded infrastructure and updated…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An early morning armed robbery at a Perry motel Saturday led to multiple arrests. Perry Police said in a news release that it happened around 6 a.m. Saturday at Quality Inn on Sam Nunn Boulevard. Police say a gunman, later identified by police as 54-year-old Willie Harris Jr. of Montezuma, entered a room and demanded money…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The fast-casual restaurant chain Chicken Salad Chick is opening a Milledgeville location on Wednesday, November 15 with several days of grand opening festivities. Specials and giveaways include free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests. The location, at 1901 North Columbia Street, will feature a double drive-thru for added convenience, according to a…
It was another chilly morning across Middle Georgia with temperatures in 40s. Some spots like Eastman, Dublin, McRae, and Vienna were in the 30s. Not going to take very long to warm up today as temperatures will be in the 70s by midday. By the afternoon we will be in the upper 70s with mostly sunny skies. No worries overnight…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 67-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night on Mercer University Drive. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened just after 8:30 at Mercer University Drive’s intersection with Bloomfield Road. Deputies say the woman was crossing Mercer University Drive when she was struck by a Mercedes C320, driven…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Tattnall Square Trojans went on the road for the final week of the regular season to take on the John Milledge Trojans. Tattnall (4-5, 2-1) lost to John Milledge at home last season by just seven points. John Milledge (9-0, 3-0) had won 59 games in a row. Its last loss was on November 30, 2018….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northeast Raiders hosted the Rutland Hurricanes on Friday night at Thompson Stadium. The Hurricanes (3-5, 2-3) were already eliminated from playoff contention. The Raiders (7-2, 5-1) were locked in to the No. 2 seed in the region and preparing to host a first round playoff game. Bill Shanks has the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Bears took on the Veterans Warhawks at Freedom Field on Friday night. The Warhawks (3-6, 0-4) had lost five straight and were playing their final game of the season. It’s the fourth straight non-winning season for Veterans. The Bears (7-2, 2-2) had already clinched a playoff spot and were preparing to play…