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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
American Airlines. Photo courtesy of MGNU.S. airlines saw more than $6.7 billion in baggage fee revenue last year, according to the Bureau of Transportation statistics. American Airlines alone earned almost $1.4 billion from checked bags. That accounts for more than two percent of the carrier’s full-year revenue. For decades, most bags flew for free. However, in recent years fees have…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in critical but stable condition after being shot Sunday. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at the intersection of Bloomfield Road at Chambers Road, just after 8:30 PM, Sunday. Paramedics transported the victim to a medical facility for treatment. No one else was injured during the incident. Categories: Bibb County, Featured,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Shurling drive Sunday. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office it happened just before 1 am Sunday morning. It was reported that a female pedestrian pushing a shopping cart was struck by a vehicle, while crossing the street on Shurling Drive at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GIAA Soccer State Playoffs Elite Eight kicked off tonight and the scores are below. Boys 4A Stratford Academy 2 Riverside Military 1 Tattnall Square 3 FPD 1 2A Trinity Christian 7 Monsignor Donovan 0 Girls 4A FPD 3 Tattnall Square 0 Stratford 5 Strong Rock Christian 1 Mount de Sales 0 Brookstone 2 2A CFCA…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA and GIAA Baseball State Playoffs Elite Eight began while Bleckley County won a game three decider to clinch a spot in the Elite Eight. Scores are below. GHSA 6A Houston County vs Blessed Trinity Game 1: 3-5 Game 2: 4-2 Game 3: To be decided A Division I Bleckley County vs Lamar County (Sweet…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After eight years, the Battle of Byron Festival is set to return to State Route 49 on Saturday. The festival will showcase more than 70 vendors, seven food trucks and all-day games and live music at City Hall. Activities include mud volleyball, cornhole, sack races, jump rope contests, a car show, and a dunking booth. Festival…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Transit Authority (MTA) is using a $17,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia’s Downtown Challenge 2.0 Grant Program, funded by the Peyton Anderson Foundation and Knight Foundation, to bring art to the streets of Macon. In partnership with Mama Hawk Draws, MTA launched the “Transporting Art” contest to beautify bus shelters throughout…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County school nutrition employees were celebrated Friday for their commitment and hard work in feeding students across the district. The School Nutrition Association has recognized those who feed America’s students since 2013, and Friday, the Bibb County School District received awards of recognition for its dedication. Beyond preparing food and maintaining strict standards, these employees…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A summerlike pattern will begin to take over the Peach State this weekend and into next week. Tonight Mostly cloudy skies will stick with Middle Georgia overnight along with the possibility for a couple of small showers. Winds will generally blow in from the east at around 5 mph. Temperatures will bottom out in the…