MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will dodge most impacts of the offshore low pressure system this weekend. Today Despite a cloudy start to the day Middle Georgia should see a decent amount of sunshine this afternoon. The most prominent feature today, however, will be some strong winds out of the northeast. Gusts could push as high as 30 mph…
Thousands of new species were found deep in the ocean between Hawaii and Mexico. Deep sea miners, who were looking for minerals used in electric cars and pharmaceuticals, found the creatures by accident. The the new species contain chemicals that could be used to treat cancer and viruses. The NASDAQ soared Thursday. Thanks to high demand for it’s AI chips,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 20-year-old is in critical condition after an early morning shooting. According to a release from the Bibb Sheriff’s Office it happened in the 4200 block of Worsham Avenue, just after 2:30 a.m. when a 20-year-old male was outside of a residence and shots were fired. The victim was struck multiple times. He was transported to…
It was another nice day in Middle Georgia with highs warming back to the 80s after a chilly start this morning. Overnight we will see our lows fall into the low 60s and upper 50s. Friday will bring a weak cold front into the area, which will increase our winds and keep us in the 70s. This front is just…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As motorists prepare to hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). along with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and local law enforcement, are urging drivers to put safety first. According to the GDOT, traffic is expected to be heaviest Friday afternoon, with moderate traffic Saturday and light Traffic Sunday…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s a new addition to the Tubman Museum in Macon with a focus on literacy and the preservation of history. The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Leadership Macon Class of 2022 unveiled the updated Wimberly Institute Reading and Resource Rooms as part of their class project. The class raised $17,000 with help from sponsors and community…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Commission chairman and mayors from Centerville, Perry and Warner Robins issued a call to local residents Thursday to support the upcoming SPLOST referendum this November. “The citizens have been very good to us in supporting SPLOST in the past,” chairman Dan Perdue said. “We’re looking forward to going through this process with…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (5/25) – 30-year-old Anthony Donnell Baldwin Jr., who was shot by a deputy on Wednesday after Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators pursued him in connection with a November 2022 homicide, has been released from the hospital and is now in the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center. Baldwin is charged with murder, two counts of aggravated…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Authorities have apprehended a suspect wanted in connection with the aggravated assault and death investigation at the Rodeo Bar and Grill in September 2022. On Wednesday, May 24th, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34-year-old Geraldo Kevin Laurama of Warner Robins during a traffic stop Monroe County Deputies took him to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center….
Microsoft says that hackers sponsored by China have compromised ‘critical’ cyber infrastructure. A variety of industries were hit, including government and communications organizations. The group of hackers responsible, code-named ‘Volt Typhoon’, has been in operation since 2021. The impacted parties have already been notified. Attorneys general in states across the U.S. joined forces in a lawsuit Tuesday. A telecommunications company,…
Target has found itself in the center of the latest corporate culture war. As the retailer rolled out its annual Pride collection, it was met with backlash over trans pride merchandise. Past work by one of the queer artists that Target worked with this year also sparked controversy. Target shares slipped Wednesday and have dropped more than 9% this month….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Deputies are looking for the man who robbed the Northside Drive Circle K this morning. According to a press release, it happened just before 03:30 a.m. at the Circle K located at 4001 Northside Drive. It was reported that a male subject entered the store with a gun and demanded money from the clerk….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 57-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash on I-16. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office it happened around 3:00 am this morning. Joseph Brantley Middleton was on a Yamaha motorcycle on the I-16 westbound ramp to I-75 northbound when a tarp on the roadway in the construction area got caught in the rear…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is behind bars after a home invasion in Fort Valley Wednesday. According to the Fort Valley Police Department, it happened in the 800 block of East Church Street around 6:00 p.m. While on scene officers noticed a man with a cut to his chest. The suspect, Bruce Campbell was still on scene and…
MACON, Georgia (4NBC/WMGT) –The Mercer baseball team aims to win its first SoCon Tournament title since 2019 and enters as the second seed for the second consecutive year, having failed to secure the regular-season title in the final series of the regular season. “The tournament is obviously like a whole other season for us. So we are going to be…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man recently released from prison for robbing a Macon bank in 2013, pleaded guilty this week to attempting to rob a bank at the same location earlier this year. 41-year-old William Jeffrey Lowder Jr., faces up to 20 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine. According to…
Although most of Middle Georgia started out the day in the clouds, the skies have started to clear this afternoon. A few areas of clouds are still hanging around, but dry air will allow overnight lows to fall into the 50s. Thursday will bring a nice day to Middle Georgia with partly cloudy to mostly clear skies and highs in…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Overcoming challenges and creating a new path, Darreonna Ford, a high school student who gave birth to the first baby in Laurens County this year, is celebrating her early graduation from Moore Street School in Dublin. Ford was allowed by her school faculty to attend afternoon and evening classes this year, enabling her to graduate a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is dead following a crash on Millerfield Road in Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3000 block of Millerfield Road just after 4:20 p.m. Deputies say a Dodge Wrecker crossed the center line and hit a Ford Econoline Van. The driver of the van then lost control of the vehicle…
Russ BrownMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After bringing laughter and sports banter to Middle Georgia radio for more than 16 years, sports talk radio co-host Russ Brown is saying goodbye to his listeners this week. Known for his infectious laughter and connection with his audience, Brown has made an unforgettable impact on the region’s airwaves. The Milledgeville native, whose distinct laugh…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— As Memorial Day nears, Robins Air Force Base is taking the time to honor the lives and legacies of airmen who have served and protected our nation over the years. In a solemn assembly at the Museum of Aviation on Wednesday, Robins Air Force Base leaders commemorated those who laid down their lives for our freedom…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people have been arrested in connection to the homicide investigation of 24-year-old Olico Dennis, the missing man whose body was found in Crawford County on May 18th. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says that 2 suspects from Macon were arrested in connection to the homicide investigation of Dennis on Tuesday, May 23rd– the first of…
Netflix is getting serious about its password sharing crackdown. Users in the U.S. are now receiving emails from Netflix, reiterating the new policies and warning that anyone using accounts outside their home will soon be cut off. American users who want to continue password sharing will have to pay a fee. To use an account outside the household, it now…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – He was the manager of acts such as Otis Redding, Percy Sledge, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He’s a Macon Music Icon and as of Tuesday, he’s 80 years old. Friends, family, and members of the Macon Music Community were invited to a private birthday bash for Alan Walden Tuesday night at the Society Garden. During the event, …