Staying hot and humid this weekend with scattered storms

Highs will be warming into the mid-90s this weekend with high humidity and rain chances increasing through the weekend.

We have been dealing with rain and storms for most of the day, but tonight we are seeing just a few isolated showers. By Saturday we will start the day with partly to mostly cloudy skies, clearing for the afternoon. This will allow highs to warm into the mid-90s, with high humidity as well. A few pop up storms will…

Study: Sunny days linked to increase in dog bites

A new study from Harvard Medical School and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital shows sunny days bring an increase in reported dog bites. That’s why Dysfunction Junction animal rescue in Twiggs County is offering tips on how to avoid being bitten and what to do if you are.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new study from Harvard Medical School and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital shows sunny days bring an increase in reported dog bites. That’s why Dysfunction Junction animal rescue in Twiggs County is offering tips on how to avoid being bitten and what to do if you are. Rescue founder and CEO Joanna Tedder says if you are…

UPDATE: Passenger injured in Washington County plane crash dies

Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran confirmed 69-year-old Timothy Fiser passed away on Thursday.

UPDATE (8/4) – One of the two men involved in the plane crash earlier this week in Washington County has died. Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran confirmed 69-year-old Timothy Fiser died on Thursday from the injures he sustained in the accident. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE (4 p.m.) – We now know the names of the two people on board an airplane that crashed…

UPDATE: Investigators need help identifying suspects in Macon robbery

The incident happened around 12:30 Thursday afternoon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Thursday afternoon armed robbery. It happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Circle K located at 2580 Riverside Drive. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a man with a gun entered the store and demanded money from the register. After taking an undisclosed amount of cash, he left…

Portion of Millerfield Road renamed ‘Jim Hickman Way’ in golfer’s honor

A professional golfer, teacher and father was honored Friday by friends and family for his contributions to the Macon community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A professional golfer, teacher and father was honored Friday by friends and family for his contributions to the Macon community. City leaders gathered at Bowden Golf Club to dedicate a portion of Millerfield Road in Jim Hickman’s name. Hickman helped start several golf tournaments for charity. He also managed both River North and Bowden golf courses…

BS Report: August 4th – Building up the Bullpen

41NBC's Bill Shanks explains if the Braves made the right moves to win a World Series for the second time in three years.

41NBC’s Bill Shanks explains if the Braves made the right moves to win a World Series for the second time in three years. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, nl east

Tech Report: Threads user count falls

Threads, Meta’s Twitter rival, is struggling to retain users roughly a month after its highly publicized launch. Meanwhile, Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are failing to catch on. Biotricity is expanding its AI technology development in remote cardiac care. Google is making it a lot easier to find and remove your contact information from its search results.   Categories: Business, Featured,…

Morning Business Report: When are workers the most productive?

Apple, the world’s most valuable tech company–which relies on the iPhone for half its sales– reported on Thursday that revenue fell 1 percent. The company was able to weather declines with continued growth in app store and watch sales. Apple says it is exploring artificial intelligence applications. It’s expected to unveil new iPhones and watches in September. Amazon says its…

New Washington County Schools Superintendent shares vision for school year

Harden visited 41Today to share her goals and vision for the school district.

Washington County SchoolsSANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County School System is starting the new school year with a new superintendent. Vickie Harden graduated from Washington County High School and went on to work for 13 years in the classroom and 17 years as an assistant principal and administrator. Harden visited 41Today to share her goals and vision for the…

Central Georgia Boy Scouts chooses its next Distinguished Citizen

They announced they unanimously selected Cherry Blossom Festival Founder Carolyn Crayton.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Central Georgia Council Boy Scouts of America has decided on the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Citizen Award. On Thursday morning, they announced they unanimously selected Cherry Blossom Festival Founder Carolyn Crayton. Crayton was not at the announcement, but she will attend a formal celebration later in August. The honorary chair for the Distinguished Citizens…

Man caught hours after escaping police chase in Dooly County

It happened in the area of Coppedge Road, Highway 27 and Tippetteville Road in Vienna.

VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A man in Dooly County is now in custody after be on the run Thursday. According to a Facebook post by the Dooly County Sheriff’s Office, deputies along with Georgia State Patrol were looking for a man who escaped a crash after a police chase. It happened in the area of Coppedge Road, Highway 27 and Tippetteville…

Perry Police Department’s K9 units receive protective vests thanks to donation

The Perry Police Department's K9 units now have an additional layer of protection thanks to a generous donation of five protective vests.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Police Department’s K9 units now have an additional layer of protection thanks to a generous donation of five protective vests. K9 handler Corporal Tyler Ward says the K9s play a vital role in narcotics detection and tracking criminals or missing persons. He says their safety is priority. “It is important because it allows our…

Baldwin County Schools welcomes new literacy coach

Dr. Cyndi Barr, a seasoned educator who's honed her skills as a classroom teacher, online teacher, department chair and instructional coach, brings 16 years of education experience to the table.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District has a new literacy coach. Dr. Cyndi Barr, a seasoned educator who’s honed her skills as a classroom teacher, online teacher, department chair and instructional coach, brings 16 years of education experience to the table. She says her objective is to address and improve Baldwin County’s literacy rate. “Unfortunately if you…

Houston County Schools Superintendent talks growth for new school year

Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott stopped by 41Today to share his vision and plans for the upcoming school year. 

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District is focused on growth as students return to the classroom for a new school year. Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott stopped by 41Today to share his vision and plans for the upcoming school year. In Houston County, the new school year is starting with the opening of a new primary school….

Bibb Schools Superintendent wants togetherness for new school year

Dr. Sims stopped by 41Today to share his vision and goals for the upcoming school year.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District starts the new year with a new five-year strategic plan. It’s called Built 4 Bibb, and Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims says the plan is all about togetherness. Dr. Sims stopped by 41Today to share his vision and goals for the upcoming school year. The district leader also addressed concerns about the need…

2023 Football Season Preview: Peach County Trojans

"It's been a really long tradition of winning here in Peach County, so there's always pressure from that standpoint."

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –In a shocking move this summer, former Warner Robins football head coach Marquis Westbrook turned in his cardinal and white for black and yellow as he took over the Peach County football program after long-time head coach Chad Campbell left this offseason. “There is always pressure. I mean, especially with the expectations. It’s been a really…

A new weather pattern brings rain and storms Thursday

Rain and storms will be moving back into Middle Georgia Thursday, starting a rainy pattern that will stick around through the weekend.

We started our cool down today across Middle Georgia, with highs warming to 93° in Macon. Cooler weather will continue through the end of the week as highs stay mainly in the 80s. We will be watching a complex of storms that will be starting in parts of Tennessee as they push southwest. If these storms hold together as they…

Twiggs County animal rescue partners with NBC Universal for ‘Clear the Shelters’ campaign

Middle Georgia animal rescues are at full capacity, facing low adoption rates and donations. Your support via "Clear the Shelters" doubles in August.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Several animal rescues across Middle Georgia are operating at full capacity and struggle with low donations and adoption rates. For the month of August, your donations can make twice as much difference during NBCUniversal’s “Clear the Shelters” campaign. Dysfunction Junction Rescue in Jeffersonville started out as a small subsistence farm, but after seeing dogs frequently abandoned…

Bibb County Animal Shelter offering free adoptions to find forever homes for cats and dogs

For the entire month of August, all adoptions are free for approved adopters.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  —  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help clearing out its animal shelter and finding forever homes for dozens of pets. For the entire month of August, all adoptions are free for approved adopters.  The free adoptions include, the first set of vaccinations, rabies vaccination, microchipping, and spaying or neutering.  The Sheriff’s Office said it has 80…

Slightly cooler weather returns Wednesday with isolated showers

Highs Wednesday will be staying in the upper 80s and low 90s. A few showers and storms will be possible during the afternoon

We have seen a few storms across Middle Georgia this afternoon, but most of the area saw sunshine and highs in the mid-90s. Tomorrow we will start the day with a few clouds, but highs will be a bit cooler, warming to the low 90s. A few storms will be possible by the afternoon. By Thursday our next weather pattern…