MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA Baseball State Playoffs Sweet 16 for Single-A Division I and II began today, and Bleckley County was the only team from middle Georgia that hosted a series. Bleckley County took on Lamar County and won game one 13-3 in five innings due to the run rule but then dropped game two 11-0 in five…
MACON- Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades have been issued for Middle Georgia hospitals. The complete list of graded hospitals in middle Georgia are as follows: Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Macon – A Piedmont Macon North, Macon – A Fairview Park Hospital, Dublin – A Perry Hospital, Perry – B Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin, Milledgeville – C…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the first time in more than 70 years, a new monarch is being crowned in England, and Centerville’s British Pantry is celebrating the historic event with a “Right Royal” tea party during the coronation broadcast. “The Queen was coronated in 1953, and two-thirds of us weren’t around at that time. So this is the first…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Community members in Warner Robins gathered at City Hall to participate in the National Day of Prayer, praying for the youth, military, and families across the nation, as well as addressing concerns about crime in the region. A World War II veteran led the Pledge of Allegiance during the event, while faith leaders acknowledged law…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County’s valedictorians and salutatorians were awarded scholarships on Thursday to recognize their academic achievements and support their future college education. Local attorney Mahdi Abdur-Rahman and community member Ray Wilson presented the scholarships, emphasizing the importance of investing in the education of these students, who he believes will be future leaders of the country. “We know…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents and faith leaders throughout Middle Georgia, including Macon, Warner Robins, Dublin, and Forsyth, gathered on Thursday to observe the National Day of Prayer, emphasizing the importance of unity and daily prayer in a time of increasing challenges. “I believe that our entire world needs to come together and do nothing else but pray for each…
Photo: Taylor D. Terrell Scholarship FoundationCONYERS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The first Taylor D. Terrell Scholarship awards were presented to two deserving seniors at Heritage High School in Conyers during the Heritage High Awards Night on Thursday, May 4. Keith Copeland Jr., the runner-up, received $500, while winner Brianna Jackson was awarded $2,000. The scholarship is named in memory of Heritage…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new coffee shop is coming to Macon that offers a hand-crafted coffee experience with the convenience of a drive through. Red Owl Coffee Company started in Valdosta in 2016 and has since expanded to seven other locations throughout the southeast. Their menu includes both hot and iced coffee as well as energy drinks and smoothies….
UPDATE (5/04): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 35-year-old Demorrio Maurice Faulk of Macon succumbed to his injuries from the shooting on Churchill Street. He was pronounced dead at 4:25 p.m. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened on Churchill Street, just before 12:00 a.m. this morning. Deputies responded to the 2900 block…
Upcoming college graduates aren’t pursuing careers in big tech, according to job searches. A Handshake survey found they’re submitting job applications to the retail, finance, and manufacturing industries instead. Searches for work big tech brands dropped nearly 15 percent compared to the previous year’s class. The Federal Trade Commission is seeking a blanket ban on Meta’s use of young users’ data. The…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 45-year-old man, William Mitchem, died in a house fire on Sparta Highway in Baldwin County Wednesday night. According to Baldwin County Fire Chief Victor Young, crews responded to a call around 10 p.m. at 1125 Sparta Highway, and the home was already engulfed in flames. Family members informed first responders that Mitchem was still inside…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 46-year-old man in Dublin was arrested and charged in connection to the death of 42-year-old Kala Haynes. Haynes was found dead inside of her home at 903 Greenwood Drive in Dublin on Tuesday, May 2nd, by another resident who lived there. The Dublin Police Department requested the GBI assist in the investigation of the death….
The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate yet again in its drive to cool inflation, a move that will directly affect most Americans. Anyone borrowing money to make a large purchase, such as a home, car or large appliance, will likely take a hit. The new rate will also increase monthly payments and costs for any consumer who…
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21-year-old Destiny Olivia Barry in connection to Wednesday night’s homicide. Barry is charged with murder in the shooting death of 43-year-old Trerico Kenyon Thomas. Investigators say there was an argument at a home in the 2400 block of Greenwood Terrace just after 11:00 p.m. During the the fight, deputies say Barry got a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A burn ban is now in effect across Georgia, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department wants residents to be aware of the rules during the ban. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division implemented the ban on Monday to protect air quality during the summer months when ozone levels can reach unhealthy levels. The burn ban prohibits the public…
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) – Nineteen years after Sonya Tukes went missing in 2004, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office has formed a joint task force to help solve her case and provide answers to her family. Tukes, who was 22 at the time, was last seen stepping outside her sister’s home to make a phone call. “Needless to say,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia restaurants and bars are gearing up for Cinco de Mayo festivities this Friday. El Bronco Mexican Restaurant, located at 2067 Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins, is expecting its busiest day of the year. The restaurant has been staffing and planning since the beginning of the year to accommodate the holiday crowds. Yadira Magana,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – May the fourth be with you! Macon businesses are embracing the beloved pop culture holiday, offering Star Wars-themed events and specials to fans in Middle Georgia on Thursday. Festivities include a themed bar crawl to sales on merchandise and collectibles. Downtown Macon will host Crawl Wars, a Star Wars-themed bar crawl during which participants will search…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is hosting a car-free Open Streets event this Sunday along Houston Avenue in celebration of National Bicycle Safety Month. The event, happening from 1 to 4 p.m., aims to encourage outdoor activities in local neighborhoods and improve the safety of Macon streets. Houston Avenue will be closed to traffic from Lynmore to Villa…
It was another nice and breezy day in Middle Georgia (after a chilly start), but changes are coming for the end of the week. Tomorrow begins a slight warm-up for our area as high pressure moves further east. Sunshine will help us warm into the upper 70s and low 80s, with calmer winds than what we have been seeing the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Friends of the Library in Macon is hosting its annual spring book sale this weekend, offering thousands of like-new and gently used books and media across more than 40 categories. Proceeds from the sale support the Macon-Bibb County public libraries, with most titles priced at $1 or $2. Mary McDonnell, chair of the book sale,…
Uber is seeing faster growth in food delivery than in ride hailing. Trip growth and rider engagement reached a post-pandemic high. Now, both the U.S. and Canada are outpacing growth in other markets. While Uber diversified its business beyond ride-hailing by delivering meals and grocery items during the health crises, its rival Lyft never did. Mattel’s CEO says the Barbie…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Bibb County Corrections officer is behind bars after allegedly giving a gang member a gun. According to the Bibb County Sheriffs Office, 24-year-old Kendrell Daimon Daniely worked at the jail from June of 2021 until he resigned in March of this year. He was arrested on a warrant after allegedly giving his brother, who…
It’s an especially expensive time for people with credit card debt. The pain will likely worsen if the Federal Reserve raises interest rates today. The current national average rate on credit cards is already more than 20 percent, the highest it has been in decades. Meanwhile, job openings tumble to lowest point in nearly two years. Layoffs jumped by nearly…