MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was shot in the leg at the Chevron Gas Station on Eisenhower Parkway on Sunday night. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday night. BCSO says when they arrived at the scene, they found a male suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg, he was…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. The suspect allegedly robbed the Dollar General, located at 2797 Emery Highway, Saturday just before 10:00pm at gunpoint. The suspect is a male wearing a dark green shirt and pants. A black ball cap and a dark in color…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head Saturday in the 300 block of Inverness Avenue and Galan Way. According from a release from the Warner Robins Police Department, the call came in a little after 10pm. The victim was transported to Atrium Health Navicent, two other people on the scene…
We finally had a dry day across most of Middle Georgia, as the rain stayed to our south and west. Overnight, a few storms will be possible, but widespread rainfall is not expected. Saturday a cold front will drop into the area, bringing another round of showers and storms. Not everyone will see the rain, but scattered storms could linger…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A $3 million grant has been awarded to several Middle Georgia counties, aimed at expanding their head start programs, according to Senator Jon Ossoff. The funds are set to enhance education for preschool-aged children in Wilkes, Washington, Glascock and Johnson counties. The grant funding is expected to provide for additional teachers and improve teaching facilities,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Goodwill, in partnership with Peach State Health Plans and other organizations, hosted an event Friday to distribute free resources to young families in the Macon community. The collaborative effort saw brought the organizations together to provide much-needed items such as food and diapers. Counseling and educational services aimed at supporting the families were also offered. “We…
Thursday, Amazon delivery drivers and dispatchers walked out of their delivery facility and demanded that Amazon bargain with them. The drivers want a higher wage, protections against the extreme heat of California summers, and the right to refuse unsafe deliveries. The 84 drivers have held picket lines before, but this marks the first time that Amazon delivery drivers in the…
In today’s Mom to Mom, Mandy puts a viral, high protein dessert recipe to the test. There’s no oven involved, just a blender and your freezer, so it’s perfect for these hot summer days. The main ingredient is a little bit unconventional, but trust the process. To make this dessert, you’ll need: 1 Cup full fat cottage cheese ½ Cup…
Several U.S. federal government agencies have been hit in a cyberattack by Russian cybercriminals. Clop, the ransomware gang allegedly responsible, is known to demand multimillion-dollar ransoms. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says that, for a cyberattack like this one, Clop exploits a vulnerability in widely used software. No ransom demands have been made of federal agencies. Senate Republicans…
Reports are coming out about bad behavior on the roads by some Georgia Bulldogs players. Bill Shanks has some words for fans, players, and Kirby Smart about the situation and what should be done.
The large swath of rain over the southeast pushed south of our area tonight, and we are now seeing mostly dry conditions. A few scattered showers will be possible overnight, but overall rain chances will be dropping for a few days. Clouds will hang around on Friday, but sunshine will win out by the afternoon. Highs warm into the mid…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins has announced the location of its first homeless shelter. The shelter, purchased earlier this year, will be able to hold between 70 and 80 people. Warner Robins Code Enforcement Officer, Brian Wise, says the city just wants to help those in need get back on their feet. “All they need…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley community is coming together to celebrate the emancipation of African Americans from slavery with its Juneteenth Celebration. The celebration is a combined effort among city leaders, the Hunt Educational and Cultural Center, Usher’s Temple Church and Peach Concerned Citizens. There will be food trucks, arts and crafts, live music and dancers, as…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the City of Hawkinsville, the Juneteenth holiday is an opportunity to learn from the past and bring people together. Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of African American slaves. The Emancipation Proclamation went into effect in January of 1863, but word didn’t reach the last of the southern states until June 19, 1865….
UPDATE: The 50-year-old man who died in the crash on Wednesday has been identified as Omar Fagon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A crash on Lower Thomaston Road Wednesday left a man dead. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, around 12:49 p.m., a 50-year-old man driving a 2006 Honda Accord on Lower Thomaston Road went off the road near the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A reoccurring problem affecting several North Macon apartment communities involving vandalism, illegal drug usage, and criminal trespassing led the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office to conduct “Operation Safe Harbor”– which resulted in the arrests of 30 people. In the early hours of Wednesday, June 14th, not long before 1 a.m., the BCSO was notified of a large…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early Wednesday, a man was arrested in connection to a commercial burglary at the Family Dollar on Emery Highway. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a burglar alarm at the Family Dollar at 12:20 a.m. and found a window to the business had been shattered– video surveillance footage revealed that the suspect behind…
Google was charged with violating European Union antitrust laws. The company is accused of using its dominance in online advertising to undercut rivals. The U.S. Justice Department brought similar charges against Google in January, accusing the company of illegally abusing a monopoly over the technology that powers online advertising. The biggest losers of the AI boom are knowledge workers. Consulting…
After 15 months of interest rate hikes, the Federal Reserve took a pause. Inflation has fallen significantly from a peak last summer. Although the interest rate hikes have led to higher credit card rates, they have also slowed inflation down. Health insurer stocks saw a sharp drop after UnitedHealth reported that its costs were going up. They cited an increase…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County is getting a big boost in funding to make more updates possible at South Peach Park. Grant funding has always played a crucial role in the development of recreational spaces in Peach County. In fact, South Peach Park in Fort Valley couldn’t have been built without grant money. According to Fort Valley Mayor,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A song by a Macon artist will hold a special place in Macon’s history for celebrating the city’s residents, history and culture. “I Love My City” was announced as the official anthem for Macon’s Bicentennial Celebration happening all this year. The song references the city’s cultural landmarks, famous residents and the iconic Cherry Blossom Festival. Songwriter…
ATHENS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The University of Georgia has confirmed it will face Auburn, Florida, and Tennessee in the 2024 Southeastern Conference (SEC) football schedule, as announced on the SEC Network Wednesday night. The one-year, eight-game conference schedule will feature the Bulldogs hosting three SEC games in Athens against Auburn, Mississippi State and Tennessee. In addition, Georgia will maintain its…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – City officials in Warner Robins have prioritized increasing salaries and retaining employees in their proposed 2024 budget of $165 million, which was discussed at City Hall on Wednesday. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick says one of her top priorities is to bolster employee satisfaction and retention. City Councilman Clifford Holmes echoed the need for a budget increase,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County officials are seeking a court order to permanently shut down the M&M grocery store on Montpelier Avenue, citing an alarming level of crime linked to the establishment. Since 2019, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has noted 75 ongoing cases tied to the store, including homicides, stabbings, shootings and drug deals. In total, deputies have…