UPDATE: The BCSO says the victim has been identified as 49-year-old Lawrence Elliott Phelps Jr. of Macon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a male who was found on the side of the road. BCSO says, the victim was found near the intersection of Rice mill road and Saint Charles place Sunday…
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Racing fans will make their way to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend for the second NASCAR race of the season, but this time underneath the luminous lights. “Up until two years ago, we just had the March race,” said Brandon Hutchison, executive vice president and general manager of Atlanta Motor Speedway. “So for the last decade,…
It was another hot and muggy day across Middle Georgia, with afternoon storms that helped to cool us off this evening. Rain should be ending before midnight with patchy fog possible into early Saturday. Saturday will be staying mostly clear through the day with just an isolated shower possible. Thanks to the mostly dry conditions, highs will be warming into…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chic-King, a family-owned and operated restaurant in Dodge County, is closed indefinitely after a fire on Thursday caused extensive damage. Just before 9:30 a.m., the Eastman Fire Department received a call from 911 that mentioned the College Street restaurant being on fire. According to Fire Chief Scotty Whitten, there was extensive smoke, and all four corners…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A significant boost to local employment is on the horizon for Middle Georgia, thanks to a new partnership between YKK AP and JE Dunn. The two companies have teamed up to build a 400,000 square foot manufacturing facility for residential windows and doors. The facility is expected to create 100 new jobs for residents in Macon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the Middle Georgia summer heat intensifies, the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center offered a unique refuge for its senior citizens with a “Splash Bash and Tailgate” event on Friday. “We’re having an amazing day with our aging citizens of Macon-Bibb County and surrounding counties,” supervisor Andrea Lee said. “Today they have joined us to celebrate…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia has partnered with ReSupply, a veteran-owned donation pickup service, to introduce a new donation delivery service. The goal is to simplify the donation process for residents in Middle Georgia by facilitating the pickup of donated items directly from their homes. “You can just call them in and have someone come to…
Coach Chance Jones of Stratford Academy sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: high school football, STRATFORD ACADEMY EAGLES
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Happening on Saturday morning, school supplies will be given away for both students and teachers. The Epsilon Beta Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity is hosting their annual school supply giveaway. The event will run from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. or while supplies last. The giveaway will be held at the Bibb County School…
Meta says in the first 24 hours, its new social media platform, Threads, signed up 30 million users. But, Threads also comes with a whole host of Meta baggage. The company has gained notoriety for questionable privacy practices, opaque algorithms and big tech monopoly power. Twitter has alleged that Meta might have stolen intellectual property in its launch, a charge…
The Center for American Progress, a non-partisan institute, has tallied up the cost of extreme heat in the United States. In this summer alone, the country has seen 235,000 ER visits and $1 billion in healthcare bills. American Progress used insurance claims to find that total. In other healthcare news, the FDA has approved a new Alzheimer’s drug. The new…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re looking to clear your head or take a mental health break, you’ll want to clear your schedule Saturday morning. That’s because Macon Mental Health Matters is taking its Mental Health Pop-up Gym to the South Bibb Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This Saturday, they’re hosting their usual yoga, drum circle and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened just before 11 p.m. Thursday night. Deputies responded to a person shot inside of a residence on the 3900 block of Lindwood Drive. Once inside, they found 28-year-old Dawud Gillion unresponsive. Deputy Coroner Richard Robinson pronounced gillion dead on scene. Investigators are working to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After playing a crucial role in leading the Mercer Bears to three conference tournament titles and NCAA national tournament appearances, Hailey Rhatigan sought a new challenge, leading her to join one of the most prestigious lacrosse programs in the country: Northwestern University. “Just coming from Mercer and just the impact that I was able to make…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A disturbing video leads to the arrest of a Macon mother. Bibb County deputies say 27-year-old Samarria White was seen on video dragging her child through the grass by the hair. The video, which was shared on social media, also shows the woman striking the child in the face, according to deputies….
We saw sunshine most of the day, allowing highs to warm into the mid-90s this afternoon. A few showers popped up this evening, with a few more possible overnight. Tomorrow will bring a similar forecast for the area with partly cloudy skies and high humidity. Once again, we can’t rule out a strong storm or two through the afternoon. Saturday…
Photos: Katie ShipleyEASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chic-King, a longstanding favorite in Eastman, was heavily damaged by a fire that broke out early Thursday morning. The fire at the building, located at 655 College Street, started just after 9:30 a.m. “It definitely happened fast,” said Katie Shipley, the general manager of a nearby Domino’s Pizza restaurant. Shipley, who says her business…
Credit: Crisp County Sheriff’s OfficeCORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Funeral arrangements are set for the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office deputy killed in the line of duty, Wednesday. Deputy Tyee Browne was performing a traffic stop when a truck was flagged as stolen. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the driver, 25-year-old Croshawn Cross, shot the Deputy Browne and drove off in…
UPDATE (7 p.m.) – Dodge County High School and Dodge County Hospital were both placed under lockdown on Thursday after threatening phone calls. That’s according to a news release from Dodge County Sheriff Brian Robinson. “Today, the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office responded to two separate incidents in which telephone calls were received from a subject threatening harm at locations in…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Colonel Deedrick L. Reese has assumed command of the 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base, taking over from his predecessor Colonel Lindsay C. Droz. The official change of command ceremony, held this week, was attended by a crowd of family, friends, local government officials and fellow service members. “I want to welcome…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson Veterans’ Administration Medical Center in Dublin wants veterans to know they have options when choosing a healthcare provider. If you’re a veteran looking to compare hospitals in your area, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, has a star rating system to help you choose a provider. The rating compares each provider’s…
Coach Roger Holmes of Dublin High School sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Sports Tags: dublin fighting irish, GHSA, high school football
In 2022, a staggering $3.82 billion was stolen via investment fraud. Compared to the previous year, that’s a 128% increase. What’s behind the unprecedented spike? Advances in AI technology are making investment fraud easier. Scams are using deep fakes, which use a form of AI known as deep learning, to generate fake videos of real people. Scammers use this technology…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to a reported armed robbery. Deputies first responded to an armed robbery call at Family Dollar located at 3656 Jeffersonville Road on June 28th. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a store employee called the Bibb County Sheriff’s to report an armed robbery around 12:40pm….