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…
New technology could help Americans make better financial decisions. AI tools may encourage Americans to increase retirement savings. It could make also investing less intimidating for beginners. Paramount shares plunged more than 25 percent. Although Paramount reached 60 million subscribers through its streaming service, the company incurred too many costs in the process. DoorDash sales surged. Consumers still rely heavily…
On today’s Mom to Mom, a quick healthy snack for the entire family. All you need are a few simple ingredients. To get started, make sure you have: bananas chia seeds Greek yogurt almond butter* parchment paper a cup *You can substitute with any nut butter or even sunflower butter. If you use peanut butter, use the natural kind natural…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect considered to be armed and dangerous in connection to a deadly shooting that happened early Friday morning. According to the BCSO, deputies responded to Green Meadows Apartments concerning a domestic dispute– when they arrived they heard a gunshot in the apartment. When deputies entered the apartment,…
Apple saw a surprising boost in iPhone sales and has unveiled a $90 billion share buyback. However, sales of Macs, watches, and iPads slipped. CEO Tim Cook says Apple services such as movies, music, and apps set a record for sales. Meanwhile, Americans are worried about their bank deposits. Anxiety about banking hasn’t been this high since the 2008 financial…
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…