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…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Amidst the scorching heat and humidity, the 2023 Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station in Downtown Atlanta witnessed Taylor Fritz, the top-seeded American in the world and overall tournament favorite, triumphantly clinch his first title in the A. “I have played this tournament like, I want to say, six times, five or six times. And you know,…
Coach Thomas Smith of Dodge County sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: County, Dodge, high school football, Indians
A weak front has been moving through the south, bringing some dry air and cooler temps. Overnight we will see a few showers possible, but dry conditions settle in for the morning. Lows will fall into the low 70s with clear skies to start Tuesday. Tuesday afternoon we will see another hot day with highs in the mid-90s. A few…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – City employees in Warner Robins are set for a significant salary boost as the city introduces a new pay scale that increases the lowest wages by 35%, officials announced Monday. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick unveiled the salary increment during a council meeting at Southside Baptist Church on Monday. The average starting wage will increase to $15…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As students in Warner Robins prepare to return to school, the city has announced the end of the warning period for speed cameras in school zones. The goal, according to city leaders, is to ensure student safety throughout the school year. Starting August 2, speed cameras will become operational at several schools, including Warner Robins…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers is celebrating the success of its Top 15 Most Wanted program. The Top 15 Most Wanted fugitives are wanted for charges ranging from conspiracy to commit murder to aggravated assault and kidnapping. Crimestoppers provides automatic rewards of $1,000 minimum payout on the Top 15 Fugitive List. And there is up to $2,000 for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Families at the Brookdale Resource Center in Macon are getting a helping hand with their back to school needs thanks to the “Backpacks for Brookdale” supply drive. The drive, held between July 24 and 28, was made possible via donations from the United Way of Central Georgia’s corporate sponsors. Companies that donated money, backpacks, school uniforms…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Navigating the leap from high school to college can often be daunting for incoming freshmen. As they encounter hurdles, it’s crucial for students to be aware of available support resources. “Here you’ll learn to be your own person, and you’ve gotta be responsible and be willing to grow up,” said Isabella Argudin, a first year student…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon has announced the winners of the first-ever Great Macon Baking Week challenge. The competition included 16 local bakeries and restaurants competing for the title of Macon’s Star Baker. The winners are: First Place: Layer’s Signature White Velvet Cake Second place: Loom’s Mini Cheesecakes Trio Third place: Dawson’s Kitchen Wedding Cookies “It has been a…
Photo Credit to Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s office is investigating a weekend robbery. It happened around 2:00 Saturday morning at the Circle K located at 6205 Zebulon Road. Deputies say a man jumped over the counter, demanded money from the cashier and ran away with the cash. He was last seen wearing dark…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Every professional tennis match has three main components: the athletes, the umpires, and sometimes the most forgotten piece, the ballkids. “It’s not easy what we’re doing out here. It’s 120 degrees on the court during the day. It’s hard work,” said Marshall Dunaway, a six-time ballkid at the Atlanta Open. “You know, people can miss us…
A small surface low has been pushing rain and clouds into the area today, keeping us in the mid-90s this afternoon. Clouds will hang around overnight, keeping lows mainly in the mid and upper 70s. Saturday will start with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers. By the afternoon, some of the cloud cover will clear and we will be warming…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Saturday July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day. It is a day to celebrate the popular snack and appetizer. Buffalo’s Cafe in Macon stopped by 41Today to share their $1.00 wing special for Saturday. General manager Ben Peterman also shared some saucing tips for your wings at home. According to holidayinsights.com, the original Buffalo Chicken Wing…