In today’s Mom to Mom, an adorable, inexpensive Mother’s Day gift. With just a few supplies, your kids can make custom flower pots for mom and grandma that she’ll cherish forever. To make this gift, you’ll need: Terracotta pots Acrylic paint Paint brushes Sealant Before you break out the paint, make sure to seal up your pot. All you have…
Photo: Shaaz PeeraniUPDATE (5/18): – The Houston County Bears won their second title in the last three seasons Thursday. The Bears swept the Pope Greyhounds in the GHSA 6A state championship best-of-3 series. They won the first game 8-3 and won the second game 7-4. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County baseball team eyes a triumphant bid…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District leaders took a significant step forward Thursday, revealing the Strategic Design Framework that outlines the path of its next 5-year strategic plan. The plan, #Built4Bibb: More Victory Planned, aims to prioritize student achievement and social-emotional well-being. Proposed Mission: The BCSD maximizes student achievement and social-emotional well-being by building a sense of community…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – May is Stroke Awareness Month. A stroke is caused by a disruption of blood flow to the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. For those who have experienced a stroke, the road to recovery can be difficult. That’s why…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dinosaurs are on the loose at the Macon Centreplex Coliseum! Jurassic Quest, the largest animatronic dinosaur exhibit in North America, is bringing its dinos to Macon. Visitors to the exhibit will see life-size models of velociraptors, triceratops’, a Spinosaurus and the mighty T-Rex. Dinosaur trainer Ashley Alvarado says the exhibit will also have rides and activities…
We were again dealing with rain and storms across Middle Georgia this afternoon. As the wedge front pushed south, we also saw a drop in our temperatures. Overnight we will see cloudy skies and breezy conditions with winds up to 20 mph. Friday will finally bring a break from the thunderstorms we have seen for most of the week. Clouds…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 48th annual recognition awards were presented to organizations and community members at Macon City Hall Thursday, celebrating their contributions to maintaining beautification and cleanliness in the community. The awards were approved by Mayor Lester Miller and supported by Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful. A total of 23 awards were distributed during the event. “It just means they…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry organized the 2023 Senior Expo at the Georgia National Fairgrounds Thursday, providing valuable resources to seniors in celebration of Older Americans Month. With more than 40 vendors in attendance, the event offered seniors access to care support groups, fraud prevention programs and various resources aimed at enhancing their health and wellness. “We’ve…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County’s VIP Academy is recognizing its graduates and commemorating the life of Shaterrika Booze, a student who tragically died earlier this year. Booze had been accepted into five colleges. During a ceremony held Thursday, the academy celebrated Booze’s academic achievements, and students released balloons. “We want to make sure that we continue to inspire them…
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has located the body of 24-year-old Olico Dennis just before 11:00am in Crawford County. This incident is now being investigated as a homicide. ———- MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating a Chatsworth man who went missing in Macon. On May 17th, the Chatsworth Police Department contacted deputies about…
Amazon Prime signed a multi-year deal with the Professional Pickleball Association. Amazon will now provide coverage of four tournaments per year through its streaming service. The coverage will kick off Thursday, with a four-day tournament. Amazon Prime isn’t the only place you can watch pickleball, though. The PPA tour, featuring 20-plus tournaments in 2023, can be seen across a variety…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County man and a teen are sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in connection to a deadly shooting. The Houston County District Attorney’s Office says 22-year-old Ricky Martin Junior pleaded guilty to Felony Murder in the July 2021 shooting death of Gregory Lee Arnett. Additionally, 15-year-old Anys Smith also…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The death of a Macon woman is linked to high-profile serial killer Samuel Little, more than 40 years later. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports it teamed up with the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) to solve the case and return her remains home to Macon. In 1977, investigators found the remains of a 20-year-old woman off…
The IRS announced the largest ever increase to the amount Americans can set aside in Health Savings Accounts each year. For 2024, the maximum HSA contribution will be $8,300 for a family and $4,150 for an individual. That’s up from $7,750 for a family and $3,850 for an individual in 2023. Participants age 55 and older can contribute an extra…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Excitement is in the air as Bibb County school leaders gear up to reveal the district’s highly anticipated next strategic plan. The presentation is scheduled to take place this afternoon at the school board’s committee meeting, starting at four o’clock. Dubbed as “#Built4Bibb: More Victory Planned,” the strategic plan is expected to outline the roadmap for the…
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is making an economic development trip to Israel. Kemp spokesperson Garrison Douglas confirmed the trip Wednesday. Douglas said Kemp will be meeting with Israeli companies that do business in the state, as well as with government officials. For security reasons, Douglas said he couldn’t provide the exact itinerary, but he said the governor…
It has been another stormy evening across much of Middle Georgia, with a few strong storms as well. Overnight we will see a few more showers and storms, but severe weather does not look likely. The big change for our forecast tomorrow will come from a wedge front (aka backdoor cold front). This front will be moving in from the…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin is championing healthy living and supporting homeless veterans through its annual VA2K Walk and Roll event. Aimed at inspiring veterans and the community to become more active in everyday life, the event also serves as an outreach for homeless veterans. “There’s something for everybody out here,” Army Veteran…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As graduation approaches, high school seniors are preparing to say goodbye to their teachers and begin a new chapter in life. In Baldwin County, the community supports its graduating class with a very special tradition. “It’s a huge accomplishment and a huge celebration to reach such a milestone, ” Baldwin County School District Superintendent Dr. Noris…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a show of gratitude and unity, the city of Warner Robins is honoring National Police Week with a series of community events. The police department gathered with the community Wednesday to pay tribute to fallen officers and pray for those currently serving. “We need to be praying for them, and we need to be…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — All North Monroe County water system customers are under a boil water advisory until at least Thursday morning (May 18th). According to the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, the county’s water system management firm reconnected its North Monroe County water system to Butts County’s water system Tuesday afternoon after repairs were completed to the broken motor…
Verizon is trimming the cost and number of its wireless plans. The company hopes the change will make their plans less confusing and attract customers it has been losing to rivals. The new prices will range from $30 to $80 per line. The Justice Department has charged a former Apple engineer with attempting to steal the firm’s technology. They allege…
(NBC News/WXIA)- Farmers across the state of Georgia are bracing for a challenging peach season due to adverse weather conditions earlier this year. Consumers may face limited availability of locally grown peaches at grocery stores this summer as the impact of the weather takes its toll on the crop. Jarl Echols, co-owner of Jaemor Farms, expressed concerns about the dwindling…
As consumers slow down spending on non-essential items, Target is looking to become a go-to for grocery shopping. The company has tried to stand out by selling its own unique food and beverage items, raising its fresh food standards, and appealing to shoppers seeking convenience. Only 21 percent of Target’s annual sales came from food and beverage. Meanwhile, Walmart gets…