Perry’s 3rd Annual Art in the Park festival showcases Middle Georgia talent this weekend

The 3rd annual Perry Art in the Park festival returns to Heritage Oaks Park in Perry this Saturday, May 13, offering visitors an opportunity to witness local artists creating outdoor masterpieces in real time.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 3rd annual Perry Art in the Park festival returns to Heritage Oaks Park in Perry this Saturday, May 13, offering visitors an opportunity to witness local artists creating outdoor masterpieces in real time. The festival, running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature regional artists, a free immersive arts area, family activities, food trucks…

Baldwin man arrested after stalking and shooting a woman

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  A 22-year-old Baldwin County man has been arrested after stalking and shooting a woman at an apartment off Highway 49. According to a release from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a domestic dispute call involving gunfire around 8:45 a.m. at an apartment at 196 Highway 49. The victim in the incident, a 22-year-old…

Morning Business Report: Yuengling launches limited edition cans in support of veterans

Brewer Yuengling has launched limited-edition red, white, and blue cans to support veterans. This timely marketing move by Yuengling positions the brand to scoop up Bud Light’s ex-customer base. Each can also boasts a QR code that links to merchandise, country music, and information about its summer concert series. A new report finds new college graduates are overestimating their starting…

FPD and Stratford to face off in the GIAA Girls 4A Soccer State Championship

Three teams from Middle Georgia will play for a girls soccer state title.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The FPD Lady Vikings and the Stratford Academy Eaglettes will face off in the GIAA Girls 4A Soccer State Championship. FPD defeated St. Anne-Pacelli in an overtime thriller 2-1, while Stratford Academy defeated Brookstone 1-0 in the semifinals. FPD will look to win its first GIAA/GISA state title since 2007, while Stratford will look to win…

Dublin man dies after being found shot on Kingsby Street, GBI investigating

A 26-year-old Dublin man died after being found with a gunshot wound on Kingsby Street on Tuesday, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has now been called in to assist.

Photo: Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 26-year-old Dublin man died after being found with a gunshot wound on Kingsby Street on Tuesday, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has now been called in to assist. Jimquez Nikwon Smith was discovered lying in the road around 9 a.m. after a 911 call was placed by a…

3D printed yearbooks bring joy to visually impaired students at Georgia Academy for the Blind

Created by Mercer University Professor of Biomedical Engineering Dr. Sinjae Hyun, the yearbooks feature 3D models of classmates' faces alongside braille-printed names, enabling visually impaired students to feel their classmates' faces.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University’s School of Engineering has once again provided graduating seniors at Georgia Academy for the Blind (GAB) with unique 3D printed yearbooks called Touch3D. Created by Mercer University Professor of Biomedical Engineering Dr. Sinjae Hyun, the yearbooks feature 3D models of classmates’ faces alongside braille-printed names, enabling visually impaired students to feel their classmates’ faces….

Atrium Health Navicent’s ‘Bridge to Success’ program helps students start careers in healthcare

Atrium Health Navicent's "Bridge to Success" program is now offering recent high school graduates in Middle Georgia the opportunity to earn their associate's degree and gain hands-on experience in the healthcare field.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent’s “Bridge to Success” program is now offering recent high school graduates in Middle Georgia the opportunity to earn their associate’s degree and gain hands-on experience in the healthcare field. The program provides up to three years of tuition and textbook assistance, capped at $5,250, for those who have obtained a GED or high…

Macon-Bibb Commissioners tour new amphitheater at Macon Mall as construction continues

Construction crews are making headway on the new Macon amphitheater and revitalization project at the Macon Mall. Macon-Bibb Commissioners and county leaders toured the site on Tuesday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Construction crews are making headway on the new Macon amphitheater and revitalization project at the Macon Mall. Macon-Bibb Commissioners and county leaders toured the site on Tuesday. Commissioner Al Tillman believes the amphitheater will become one of the city’s premier attractions. “What y’all see is something amazing and magnificent,” he said. The new amphitheater will accommodate…

Man arrested in connection to death on Log Cabin Drive

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested in connection to the death of 28-year-old Kaneza Rikial Owens. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 23-year-old Treyvon Deshun Walker was taken into custody Tuesday morning just after 11 a.m. at a residence in the 1500 block of Dexter Avenue. He was taken to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center…

Tech Report: Amazon will offer its films and movies on other sites

Amazon is launching a new unit to distribute its movies and TV shows to other media outlets besides Prime Video, its own streaming service. Amazon MGM Studios distribution will make the programming available to rent or buy on other services. It will even be available on airplanes. It will also license the shows to foreign TV networks. Twitter is purging…

Tech Byte: How to avoid PayPal scams

These days, most of us pay our bills and do some of our shopping online. PayPal a convenient way to make those purchases. Unfortunately, its convenient for criminals too. Let’s look at how you can stay away from scams and keep your money safe. Many of these scams happen over e-mail. According to VPNOverview, this a scammer’s preferred method of…

Oldest living WWII nurse passes away at 108

Meta Monteleon, Photo Credit to Dublin VA Medical CenterDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The oldest living WWII nurse has passed away, the Dublin VA medical center wrote on the loss, saying that she was a treasured part of the Dublin VA community. Meta Monteleon was her name, and the 108-year-old veteran served as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army Nurse…

Ask Angi: Personalizing your rental home

Renter friendly home projects

Your rental may not be your forever home, but it can still reflect your personality. With a little creativity, you can personalize your rental without getting into hot water with your landlord. In today’s Ask Angi, Home Home Expert Mallory Micetich has some advice to get you started. Before you start grabbing supplies, Mallory recommends reading through your lease again…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 1-5

Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 1 and Friday, May 5, 2023.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 1 and Friday, May 5, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red, which is considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black….

East Dublin man arrested, charged with murder of Warner Robins woman

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 26-year-old man from East Dublin has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses in connection with the death of 22-year-old Ericia Avyana Smith, of Warner Robins. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Tahvien Dewberry was taken into custody on Monday, after the GBI was requested by the East Dublin Police Department to investigate Smith’s death….

Morning Business Report: This year’s top travel destinations and a forecast for the industry

The experts at the Family Vacation Guide compiled a list of top U.S. travel destinations for families. Florida dominated the list with three cities in the top five. Miami, Marco Island and Orlando all made it into the top five. Also in the top five, Boston and Aspen Colorado. Americans have legally bet $220 billion on sports since 2018, according to the…

15-year-old shot in Warner Robins

photo courtesy of MGNWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 15-year-old was shot Monday night. According to a press release deputies responded to the 500 block of Sullivan Road in Warner Robins around 9:30 pm where they found the 15-year-old shot in the abdomen. The juvenile was taken to Atrium Health Navicent and…

WRPD: Man dies after being stabbed with scissors during domestic dispute

A man is dead after being stabbed with scissors during a domestic dispute Monday.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being stabbed with scissors during a domestic dispute Monday. That’s according to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, which says officers responded to the emergency room at Houston Medical Center just after 8 o’clock in reference to a stabbing victim who had been brought in by personal vehicle. Officers…

2 hospitalized after Monday shooting in Warner Robins

Two people are hospitalized after being shot Monday night in Warner Robins.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people are hospitalized after being shot Monday night in Warner Robins. That’s according to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, which said the shooting happened just after 6 o’clock in the 1300 block of Hartley Avenue. Police say a 23-year-old male victim drove himself to Houston Medical Center in a silver Honda. He…

Macon-Bibb firefighters receive promotions

Macon-Bibb firefighters were promoted in a ceremony at the fire headquarters on Monday. Eight firefighters were promoted to lieutenant and seven became sergeants, surrounded by their family and friends.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb firefighters were promoted in a ceremony at the fire headquarters on Monday. Eight firefighters were promoted to lieutenant and seven became sergeants, surrounded by their family and friends. The firefighters were individually pinned and then sworn in together in front of their loved ones. The new promotions are seen as vital to maintaining the safety…

Visit Macon celebrates National Tourism Week with updated Tour Macon app, social media contest

Visit Macon is celebrating National Tourism Week by encouraging people to explore the city and its attractions. The organization has updated its Tour Macon app, which now includes a Photo Spots Trail for those searching for the most picturesque locations in Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Visit Macon is celebrating National Tourism Week by encouraging people to explore the city and its attractions. The organization has updated its Tour Macon app, which now includes a Photo Spots Trail for those searching for the most picturesque locations in Macon. Visitors can participate in the contest by tagging @VisitMacon and using #MaconMemories on social…

LightShine Promotions, Dominion Agency aim to revive traditional gospel music in Middle Georgia

According to promoter Jonathan Fisher, he was inspired by Jimmy Benson, owner of Benson Promotions, who brought gospel concerts to the Homer J Walker Civic Center in Warner Robins before his passing in 2009.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – “Quartet Classic,” a men’s gospel quartet, performed classic songs Friday night at United Community Church in Macon. The concert, presented by LightShine Promotions and Dominion Agency, was the first in a larger effort to bring traditional gospel music groups back to Middle Georgia. According to promoter Jonathan Fisher, he was inspired by Jimmy Benson, owner of…

Tech Report: Telehealth care may change for patients soon

The expansion of telehealth has made care more accessible for many people, especially those in rural areas. Patients have been able to receive prescriptions from their providers without seeing them in person. That may change, come May 11 when the federal government is set to end the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency declaration that made this convenience possible. Books almost entirely…