Medical official shares tips on Christmas toy safety

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 152,000 toy-related injuries among children were treated at a hospital last year.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The holiday season is here, and it’s time to shop for Christmas presents for your kids. For Father Goose International Toy store on Forsyth Road in Macon, the Christmas season is the busiest time of year. However, store owner Susan Westmoreland Dann says one of the best things about being a specialty store is that each…

Taste of Perry returns this week

The event will take place Thursday at the Muse Theatre at 906 Ball St in downtown Perry.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Taste of Perry returns Thursday for its 10th year. The event will take place at the Muse Theatre at 906 Ball St in downtown Perry. The event is a chance for Perry Chamber of Commerce members to try Perry restaurants as well as listen to a live band and to have a chance to talk with…

Washington County to hold anti-violence event

The third event so far

Saturday afternoon the Gazebo in Washington County is going to be the location of a very important event. It will be the latest in the series of Stop the Violence events to be held in Washington County. The event was started by Pastor Carl Williams as a partnership between several churches and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. “After we had…

Indiana car theft suspects arrested in Monroe County chase

The teens are suspects in a string of motor vehicle thefts in Shelbyville, IN.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County deputies track down two car theft suspects after a chase along Interstate 75. On Tuesday night, cameras helped investigators locate a stolen Honda Civic with an Indiana license plate in a parking lot next to the Johnsonville Road exit off I-75. Monroe County deputies arrived on scene and tried to block in the vehicle….

Bibb County School District addresses ‘trending social media threats’

No active shooters at Bibb County schools, Wednesday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is alerting the community there have been no active shooters at Bibb County schools Wednesday. The school district says it is aware of trending phone calls and social media threats of active shooters at schools throughout the state and the Southeastern U.S. In an email, the school district said the following: “Please…

Baldwin High victim of statewide ‘school shooting hoax’

The Milledgeville Police Department received a call about an active shooter

MILLEDGEVILE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin High School is the latest campus to be the victim of a statewide school shooting hoax, according to the Baldwin County School District. A news release from the school district states that the Milledgeville Police Department received a call about an active shooter at Baldwin High School. The Milledgeville Police Department contacted the 911 Call…

Sunshine returns Wednesday afternoon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover will give way to sunny conditions following rain Wednesday morning. It was a wet morning around Middle Georgia as some strong storms moved through during the sunrise hours. There were luckily no severe storms for the region. Conditions will now clear as we head into the afternoon. Highs will reach the low to mid…

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Warner Robins vs. Cartersville

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, December 02, at 7:30 p.m. at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After defeating Creekside 31-28 in overtime, the Warner Robins Demons are in the GHSA 5A State Playoffs Final Four, which sets up the End Zone Game of the Week between the Demons and Cartersville. The Demons will be playing for a chance to make the state title game for a sixth consecutive season, but earlier…

Lady Noles make the Elite Eight in the Girls Flag Football State Playoffs

This is the first year that Bibb County added girls flag football as an athletic event.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In just the inaugural season of girls flag football in Bibb County, Westside High School has earned a spot in the GHSA 5A-6A State Playoffs Elite Eight. The Lady Noles won the region title, allowing them to host the first two rounds of the playoffs. Westside barely won game one of the playoffs 2-0 against Northgate….

Severe storms possible early Wednesday morning

Storms will be moving into Middle Georgia overnight and into early Wednesday bringing heavy rain, isolated tornadoes and gusty winds.

We have had a pretty quiet few days with sunny, warm weather, but rain has already started in parts of Middle Georgia. Overnight and into the early morning Wednesday a strong storm system will push into the area. Most of Middle Georgia is now under a level 1 threat for severe storms between midnight and noon Wednesday. Main timing for…

Sen. Raphael Warnock visits Fort Valley State University

Senator Raphael Warnock is traveling across Middle Georgia to encourage people to go vote.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Raphael Warnock is traveling across Middle Georgia to encourage people to go vote. The Democratic Senator made a stop at Fort Valley State University Tuesday to talk to students about the importance of voting as part of his “One More Time” runoff tour. He told students he is focused on student loan forgiveness and…

GCSU prepares for annual ‘Hanging of the Greens’ Christmas event

Georgia College and State University is preparing to celebrate the Christmas season with lights and holiday cheer with its annual "Hanging of the Greens."

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Christmas season is here, and communities around Middle Georgia are preparing to showcase their holiday lights. Georgia College and State University is preparing to celebrate the Christmas season with lights and holiday cheer with its annual “Hanging of the Greens.” Daniel McDonald, the school’s interim director of public affairs, says the event will be bigger…

Macon Volunteer Clinic receives improvements to women’s health room

The Macon Volunteer Clinic (MVC) unveiled its newly refurbished women’s health exam room Tuesday thanks to funding from a three-year, $75,000 grant from MetroPower.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Volunteer Clinic (MVC) unveiled its newly refurbished women’s health exam room Tuesday thanks to funding from a three-year, $75,000 grant from MetroPower. Macon Volunteer Clinic will now be able to help even more patients. The first year of the grant funding helped refurbish the exam room with a new power exam curtain, ceiling-hung privacy…

Houston County School District adding more school resource officers

If your child attends a school in Houston County, you might see an increase in police presence.

Houston County School District expands its need for School Resource OfficersSchool Resource OfficersWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —If your child attends a school in Houston County, you might see an increase in police presence. That’s because the Houston County School District is expanding its School Resource Officer Program to all schools. Walter Stephens, the Executive Director of School Operations, says the…

3 arrested on multiple charges following Monroe County traffic stop

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says drug investigators made a traffic stop on Highway 41 South Tuesday.

Nycobia Spaulding, Jaden Kendrick and Jetorian Burton (Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people are in custody after being pulled over in Monroe County Tuesday. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release says drug investigators stopped a white Chevrolet Malibu near the Monroe County Achievement Center on Highway 41 South just before 3 p.m. Investigators say they smelled…

The Las Vegas Invitational debacle continues to show the divide in the treatment of men’s and women’s athletics

"The women's game, just we are always looked down upon just as women. Period."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ten Division I women’s basketball programs from around the nation, including 5th ranked Indiana University and the Mercer Bears, gathered at the Mirage Hotel and Casino for the Las Vegas Invitational, looking to get a few quality games in during the Thanksgiving Break. They got the gameplay, but the rest was far from quality. “The women’s…

Complaint leads to drug, gun arrests at Macon home

On November 28th, investigators were checking out a complaint at a home on Brigham Street.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A complaint about a Macon home leads to a couple arrested on gun and drug charges. On November 28th, investigators were checking out a complaint at a home on Brigham Street in Macon. When investigators arrived, they found 38-year-old Christian Kuntz walking away from the home. Investigators reported smelling marijuana while speaking with her. A search…

Georgia breaks early voting record Monday

On Monday, November 28th, 301,545 Georgians voted.

ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia voters broke the all-time daily turnout record for in-person Early Voting, according to Georgia’s Secretary of State’s Office. The Secretary of State’s Office reports, on Monday, November 28th, 301,545 Georgians voted early. Monday’s total is well above previous records of 233,252 voters processed on the final day of Early Voting in the 2018 General Election,…

Warm and sunny afternoon Tuesday; cloudy and wet night

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny skies will stick around most of Tuesday before clouds and rain arrive overnight. Today Sunshine will stick around Middle Georgia most of the day today. Highs will reach the low to mid 70s with southeast winds blowing in at about 5-15 mph. Gusts could reach upwards of 20 mph. Cloud cover will begin to increase…

Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections seeing steady turnout during early voting

The office began its early voting Saturday. Elections officials say more than 1,500 people had voted early as of Monday.

Early Voting kicks off for the Runoff ElectionEarly VotingMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting for the runoff election is underway in Georgia. The Board of Elections Office in Macon-Bibb County is seeing about a 30-minute waiting period. The office began its early voting Saturday. Elections officials say more than 1,500 people had voted early as of Monday. There are only…

Bibb Schools approves construction of new Springdale Elementary School

The Bibb County School District is moving forward with the construction of a new Springdale Elementary School.

Bibb County Schools approve construction of new Springdale ElementarySpringdale Elementary SchoolMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is moving forward with the construction of a new Springdale Elementary School. Media Specialist Meagin Jiles says a lot of memories lie within the walls of Springdale, from attending the school as a 6-year-old to now teaching there. She says hearing about…

Salvation Army’s Angel Tree project in full swing

According to the Salvation Army, adoptions for angels are going slow right now due to inflation. Leaders add that companies that have donated in the past have downsized.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Christmas season is here, and it’s time to give back to children who may not get any gifts this year. The Salvation Army’s Project Angel Tree is in full swing in several locations in Middle Georgia. The organization says more than 1,200 angels have been picked up. According to the Salvation Army, adoptions for angels are…

Sunny and warm Tuesday, Storms return Wednesday

Enjoy the sunshine Tuesday, because a strong front will bring potential for a few severe thunderstorms and heavy rain Wednesday.

  It was a beautiful day in Middle Georgia thanks to clear skies and warmer than normal high temps in the 70s. Overnight we will once again be cooling into the 40s under clear skies. Tuesday will be another nice day, with clouds slowly increasing during the afternoon. Highs will still be warming to the 70s even with additional cloud…

Full camera enforcement of Macon-Bibb school speed limits resumes

Students are back from Thanksgiving Break, and Macon-Bibb County is reminding drivers they'll pay the price for speeding in school zones using automated cameras.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students are back from Thanksgiving Break, and Macon-Bibb County is reminding drivers they’ll pay the price for speeding in school zones using automated cameras. The cameras are in six school zones and will be active during school zone hours. So far, cameras have been installed for the school zones around Northeast High & Appling Middle, Rutland…