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…
Coach Anthony Williams of Rutland sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Tags: high school football, Hurricanes, Rutland
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Local law firm Forrest B. Johnson & Associates, in partnership with Coca-Cola and Walmart, is doing its part to make sure students in Middle Georgia are ready for the upcoming school year by hosting a “Back 2 School Bash” this Saturday. The event, scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Buck…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dairy Queen partnered with the Children’s Miracle Network for its 19th annual Miracle Treat Day on Thursday. When you buy a Blizzard on Miracle Treat Day, at least $1 of your purchase will be donated locally to a local children’s hospital. Director of the Children’s Miracle Network at Atrium Health Navicent, Renee Bryan, says Miracle Treat…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the Great Macon Baking Week competition nears its end, 41NBC’s Drake Rozelle ventured into Kinjo Kitchen and Cocktails in downtown Macon. The eatery, known for its Asian inspired soul food with a pinch of southern flair, has entered a unique creation into the baking competition: a Black Sesame Snickers Cheesecake. Crafted by owner Chelsea Hughes,…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Forsyth man is sentenced to 35 years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material. The investigation into 35-year-old Kenneth Queen led authorities to find he was unlawfully tattooing children and that he owned this illegal material. Queen was previously convicted of sexual battery against a child and child molestation in Madison County in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s time for kids to go back to school, and that means school buses will be back on the road. That’s why local and state agencies are reminding drivers to be alert and obey the law in school zones and bus stops. “We all need to understand that what’s most important is protecting our children, and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in the hospital being evaluated after a shootout with law enforcement Tuesday night in Warner Robins. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office says it received a call just before 8 p.m. about a man, identified as 41-year-old Jacob Bailey, making threatening/suicidal statements to his family members, a friend and law enforcement. When deputies…
Coach Jarrett Laws of Central sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: Central Chargers, high school football
Wednesday continued our pattern of hot days with just a few showers and storms popping up. A few showers are lingering tonight, but most of us will be staying dry after midnight. Tomorrow will bring a similar forecast with sunshine and highs in the upper 90s. A Bermuda high pressure will push more easterly winds into the area, bringing an…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation is set to close its doors at the end of July and needs help finding homes for 34 rescue dogs. Since 2009, Peach County Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation has served as the only form of animal control in the county. The rescue nonprofit provided training for stray and abandoned…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District celebrated its successes from the past year and welcomed future growth during the district’s Convocation on Wednesday. District Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott ushered in a year of continuous growth by highlighting the achievements of schools, faculty, staff and students in Houston County. Scott boasted about improved literacy in the district…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The sweltering heat of summer can prove dangerous, not just for humans, but our pets as well. Heat exhaustion, dehydration, paw burns and sunburns can seriously affect pets if their health is neglected during these hot months. Camp Bow Wow Manager Tammy Cummings advises pet owners to be cautious. Extra water for pets is a…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Truth in the Word Ministries is hosting its annual back-to-school backpack giveaway on Saturday, offering free school supplies and a chance to win one of two iPads in a raffle. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. Pastor Aaron Hamilton shared his thoughts on the importance of this yearly tradition. “Just to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Our Great Macon Baking Week coverage continues with a spotlight on an exceptional treat at Layers on Vineville Avenue — the white velvet cake. 41NBC’s Drake Rozelle dropped by the bakery, co-owned by husband and wife duo Steven Collins, for a taste of their competition entry. “Creamy, smooth White Velvet Cake with white chocolate mocha buttercream…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early Wednesday morning, a 40-year-old man was shot in the head during a shots fired incident in the 100 block of Greenway Drive. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, 40-year-old Pete Braddy was awoken around 1 a.m. by what he thought was fireworks. WRPD says he got out of bed and was struck in…
Coach Matt Murphy of Covenant Academy sits down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to talk about their upcoming season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Sports Tags: covenant academy rams, high school football
UPDATE: A man is in the hospital being evaluated after a shootout with law enforcement Tuesday night in Warner Robins. HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A substantial law enforcement presence was reported just before 10 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Smithville Church Road and Georgetown Boulevard in Houston County. A viewer alerted 41NBC about the heavy police activity, telling…
The heat was on today in Middle Georgia, as we warmed into the upper 90s. Thankfully, our humidity has been pretty low, so it was as comfortable as it could be…considering. The heat dome in the southwest will slowly continue filtering into our area through the rest of the week. This will keep us in the 90s for the rest…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Medical professionals in Georgia are responding after Lebron James’ son, 18-year-old Bronny James, suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice this week. According to Executive Director of Health and Community Education and Cardiologist for Piedmont Healthcare, Dr. Jayne Morgan, it’s incredibly rare for people under the age of 35 to experience cardiac arrest. She says only…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The “Macon Black Culture” organization’s Black Wing Week is underway. The competition, running from July 24-29, aims to promote local Black-owned businesses. Nine Black-owned businesses are participating. The event is not only about crowning a winner but also driving traffic to the businesses and boosting their visibility. “It’s great for us to be able to bring…