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…
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 (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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College & State University is celebrating national recognition for its program to prepare students for academic success and beyond. GCSU is this year’s recipient of the Excellence and Innovation Award from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities. The school was selected for its GC Journeys program that provides all students with experiences to…