PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who hasn’t been seen since August of 2021. According to the HCSO, Dustin Randy Wallace was reported missing on September 3rd of 2021, and was last seen on August 3rd of 2021 in the area of General Courtney Hodges Blvd in Perry. Wallace is described to…
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jerry Springer, the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families willing to bare all on weekday afternoons including brawls, obscenities and blurred images of nudity, died Thursday at 79. At its peak, “The Jerry Springer Show” was a ratings powerhouse and a U.S. cultural pariah, synonymous with lurid drama. Known for chair-throwing…
MGNUPDATE: According to a post on their Facebook page, the City of Milledgeville water system experienced increased tank levels overnight, due to the increased flow at the water treatment plant. There are still plans to install a portable pump and it is hopeful that will be online by no later than Friday. Even though the plant is now producing more…
The Walt Disney company has filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron Desantis and other officials. Disney accuses Desantis of orchestrating a “campaign of government retaliation” against the company and violating its protected speech. Disney’s former CEO said he’d work to overturn a law banning discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in elementary schools. Then, Republican lawmakers passed a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Wesleyan Equestrian team sent two riders to the Intercollegiate Dressage Association’s National Championships, with both riders bringing home ribbons. Freshman Nieve Leyne placed third in the First Level Dressage Seat Equitation Competition, which is the top division, while senior Taylor Kankowski placed eleventh in the Individual Upper Training Competition. “It is really special to look…
The Falcons have already made some big moves this off-season and head into the draft with a top 10 pick. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks previews a few players he thinks will be available when they pick at number 8. Tags: Atlanta Falcons, NFL, NFL Draft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying suspects in three separate cases. In the first incident, deputies are looking for a black Jeep Wrangler. The jeep has a distinctive hoop style front bumper and aftermarket black wheels with a factory spare wheel. They say multiple people got into the jeep and fled the scene…
Despite the early cloud cover, most of Middle Georgia saw a nice weather day Wednesday. This evening we are tracking a line of storms moving in from Alabama that could impact our area overnight. Clouds will stick around into Thursday morning, with highs warming back into the 80s. A few isolated storms will be possible in the morning, but the…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District broke ground Wednesday on the new Matt Arthur Primary School in Perry, a $30 million project funded by E-SPLOST that is expected to open in August 2024. Located at 150 Talton Road, the school will cater to students in Pre-K through second grade. The facility includes 58 classrooms, a gym, media…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County students can enjoy free meals this summer thanks to the district’s nutrition department launching the program for all students from June 5 to July 13, depending on grade level. This summer’s free meal program, offered by the Bibb County School District, includes breakfast and lunch options for elementary and middle school students from June…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re a victim of crime, getting help can be difficult, but for those in Middle Georgia, it’s about to get easier. A new Family Justice Center is coming to Macon-Bibb County. It’s a place that will allow victims the opportunity to get the help they deserve. “From law enforcement to prosecuting to service providers, all…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 116th Air Control Wing of the Georgia Air National Guard hosted it’s first-ever Middle Georgia Junior ROTC Cadet Orientation Day. The goal of the event is to help high schoolers who might be interested in joining the Georgia Air National Guard get some hands-on experience with instructors from different career fields within the Guard. “The…
UPDATE(04/26): Baldwin High School students are going to have another virtual learning day on Thursday April 27th as Baldwin County Schools reports that the water pressure issue remains unsolved. Teachers will be in touch with students via email and Google Classroom. All other schools are reported to be open but with low water pressure. Georgia College Early College and Baldwin…
It’s finally starting to feel like spring! Now is a great time to get outside and explore your local hiking trails. In today’s Tech Byte, Google Maps has some new features just in time for National Park Week that can help you make the most of your time outdoors. Whether you’re on foot or taking a bike, Google maps can…
Photo Credit to Girls Dig Deeper Initiative and Macon Mental Health MattersMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative is pairing up with Macon Mental Health Matters to help teens better understand their mental state. The first of 2 mental health check-ins for teens is happening Wednesday evening, April 26th, at the Rosa Jackson Recreation Center from 6 p.m….
Photo: MGNMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Milledgeville and Baldwin County have set up water distribution centers for residents who are currently without water. The potable (drinkable) water distribution center will be operational starting today, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 4:00 PM, and will be held at the Baldwin County Government Annex located at 1601 North Columbia Street. The distribution…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A verbal altercation between two men turned violent on Friday, April 21st, in Warner Robins, Georgia. Raymond Loyd, 34, and Rex Moore, 55, were both injured in the incident. According to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Loyd approached Moore at Moore’s residence on Arthur Street and engaged him in a heated argument. During the altercation, Loyd…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wednesday morning, a man was shot at Ormond Terrace in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting incident was called in around 11:21 a.m., when the 24-year-old male victim was shot once in the leg area. That victim is now in stable condition at a medical facility. As a safety precaution, authorities requested…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Sandersville Police Department to investigate the disappearance of a woman who hasn’t been seen since 2004. According to the release from the GBI, 22-year-old Sonya Tukes went missing on May 10th, 2004 after taking a phone call at 1:15 a.m. and briefly…
Although the bulk of Microsoft’s sales still comes from software and cloud computing services to customers, the company is now pushing AI. Microsoft’s partnership with ChatGPT creator, OpenAI and sprucing up the Bing search engine with artificial intelligence technology have grabbed headlines. The company expects AI to be a big driver of growth in the years ahead. As the economy slows…
Military spending across the globe hit an all time high last year. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, this can be attributed to the war in Ukraine. China also contributed by beefing up its military. Stocks fell Tuesday after First Republic Bank shares slid. More earnings come out today from Meta, Boeing and Hilton Hotels. Gap is eliminating…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Military College High School boys soccer team becomes the only team from Middle Georgia, boys or girls, to reach the GHSA Soccer State Playoffs Final Four after defeating Fugees Academy 2-0. GMC will host Mt. Zion in the A Division II Final Four on April 28 and look to return to the state title…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Lester Miller highlighted economic development and history preservation during Tuesday’s State of the Community luncheon at the Macon City Auditorium. The mayor discussed the positive impact of the Other Local Option Sales Tax (OLOST) and the one penny rollback on property taxes for Bibb County citizens. Macon-Bibb County’s efforts to improve commerce, infrastructure and public…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 31-year-old man was arrested after an investigation into a complaint filed on a residence in the 500 block of Ivy Brook Way led to a drug bust. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the Special Investigations Unit and Drug Investigators came to the home and detected drug activity on the property. When they made…