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Health officials warn Georgians of tranquilizer overdoses

The Georgia Department of Public Health is warning people of an increase in overdoses related to a tranquilizer used by veterinarians. Xylazine has been increasingly found in illegal drugs across Georgia and can cause the skin to rot with repeated use, according to health officials.

March 14, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Public Health is warning people of an increase in overdoses related to a tranquilizer used by veterinarians. Xylazine has been increasingly found in illegal drugs across Georgia and can cause the skin to rot with repeated use, according to health officials. “Xylazine is a tranquilizer used by veterinarians,” Program Director at…

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9 arrested, 6 for drug charges in Jones County

March 14, 2023

Haley Janes,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff’s Office arrested 9 people while conducting a road safety check on Saturday, March 11th, 6 of those were arrested for drug related offenses. The JCSO says within hours of the road safety check at Highway 49 and Bowen Hill Road, the following were arrested for these charges: David Brad Land — Possession…

City of Perry manager cites recent study showing crime increase related to short-term rentals

The City of Perry says it wants to address concerns about a possible increase in crime related short-term rentals, including Airbnb properties.

March 14, 2023

Edward Smart,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry says it wants to address concerns about a possible increase in crime related short-term rentals, including Airbnb properties. The Perry city manager cited a study indicating long-term problems with clustering short term rentals. The study correlates high rates of Airbnb’s to higher crime rates. Community Development Director Bryan Wood explained the…

Fort Hawkins Foundation to reopen doors for Macon’s Bicentennial

The Fort Hawkins foundation is set to reopen its doors to visitors

March 14, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Hawkins foundation is set to reopen its doors to visitors in honor of Macon’s bicentennial. The historic site, located in east Macon, will provide a re-education of its history in a unique way. The original fort, built between 1806 and 1810, has been part of Macon’s history from relations with the Muscogee Indians to…

Tech Report: Airports are getting safety updates

March 14, 2023

Finn Balfour,

According to Axios and the FAA, airports are getting new software that will make takeoff safer. The software automatically warns air traffic controllers if an inbound aircraft may be lining up to land on a taxiway rather than a runway. It uses radar and other sensors to detect hazards. This safety feature has been installed at 43 major airports nationwide….

Cool, sunny, and breezy Tuesday

March 14, 2023

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cooler temperatures are expected Tuesday afternoon despite the continuing sunshine over Middle Georgia. Today Clear skies will stick with Middle Georgia all day. Temperatures will peak in the mid to upper 50s with wind chills likely hanging in the low to mid 50s. Sustained winds from the north-northwest will range from 5-15 mph with gusts pushing…

Morning Report: Confidence in regional banks shaken

March 14, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Wall Street’s confidence in regional banks remain shaky today. First Republic shares fell more than 60% and were briefly halted for volatility. Western Alliance Bancorp’s stock also fell 47%, and PacWest Bancorp fell more than 20%. Some customers have been taking their money out of these smaller banks and depositing it into “too big to fail” banks. President Biden’s assurances…

New mural to highlight African American residents of Monroe County

Plans are underway for a new mural in downtown Forsyth to highlight the achievements of the city's African American residents.

March 13, 2023

Andrew Willis,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Plans are underway for a new mural in downtown Forsyth to highlight the achievements of the city’s African American residents. The Hubbard Alumni Association is working with the city of Forsyth to paint a new mural featuring historical and living Black residents of Monroe County. Some of the residents who will be displayed on the mural…

Cold air returns to Middle Georgia Tuesday with breezy conditions

Dry weather sticks around for the week, but we get a dose of winter as highs Tuesday will be limited to the middle 50s.

March 13, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

Skies cleared today across Middle Georgia, in the wake of a cold front that pushed through on Sunday. Clear skies this evening will lead to lows in the mid 30s, with wind chills in the low 30s. Sunshine returns on Tuesday, but it won’t help us warm up much during the afternoon. Highs will warm into the mid and upper…

Former site of Fountain Car Wash under new ownership

An iconic Macon car wash is under new ownership, and it's getting a modern makeover.

March 13, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An iconic Macon carwash is under new ownership, and it’s getting a modern makeover. Renovations are being made at the former site of Fountain Car Wash, soon to reopen as Big Peach Car Wash. The building will undergo a complete remodel of the interior and exterior and will also receive new equipment and vacuums. Jeffery Mark,…

Middle Georgia State University Hosts A Banned Books Awareness Event

Middle Georgia State University students host banned books awareness event

"Students in particular across the country are being targeted for not being able to read books, and it's amazing, even the classical pieces of literature, like Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, have been banned," Shane Trayers said.

March 13, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia State University students want to bring awareness to banned books. An event was held on the Macon campus Monday that showcased various prominent books that have been banned from schools. Organizer Shane Trayers shared why she thinks it the banning of certain books should be up to students. “Students in particular across the country…

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UPDATE: Teen arrested in Byron triple shooting

March 13, 2023

Chace Ambrose,

UPDATE: The Houston County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to the triple shooting on Bonita Way in Byron. Around 2:00 Monday afternoon, deputies arrested 17-year-old Amasia Romerio Corenzes Dennard, Jr. of McRae, Georgia. He is charged with four counts of aggravated assault and being held in the Houston County Jail. — BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Just before 11am…

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Teen arrested after firing shots at Macon Ave and Napier Ave

March 13, 2023

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a teen on Saturday in connection to firing a gun in an intersection. According to BCSO, 18-year-old Christopher Smith was arrested after deputies received a call concerning a person shooting a gun in the intersection of Macon Avenue and Napier Avenue. Deputies chased Smith into the woods and over several…

Sunny skies return for the new week

March 13, 2023

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cool and clear conditions have taken back over Middle Georgia following a cold front Sunday. Today It will be cool and breezy around Middle Georgia this afternoon, however skies will be mostly sunny. Highs are likely to reach the low to mid 60s under a sky with only a few cirrus clouds passing through. Winds, however,…

Tech Report: Amazon’s Prime Air grounded

Regulations the drone powered delivery service will have to follow

March 13, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Amazon’s drone business is off to a slow start as regulations and keep the business from taking off. To get approval from the FAA, Prime Air must complete hundreds of hours flying without any incidents. The company must then submit the data to the agency. Amazon was hoping to get Prime Air off the ground and making deliveries last year….

Morning Report: the government won’t bail out Silicon Valley Bank

March 13, 2023

Finn Balfour,

According to Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, the government won’t bailout the failed Silicon Valley Bank. This statement came after it emerged that the bank’s workers landed bonuses just hours before Friday’s collapse. It’s anticipated that depositors attempting a run on the bank this morning may get back as little as 30% of their money. Federal regulators made efforts to get…

Tech Report: Snapchat benefits from efforts to ban TikTok

March 12, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Investors are betting that Washington’s mounting scrutiny on TikTok is good news for rival Snapchat. Shares of Snapchat’s parent company surged nearly 10% on Monday and another 5% in early trading on Tuesday. The surge followed news that U.S. senators are planning to introduce legislation that could make it easier to ban their rival app, TikTok. Next-gen mobile internet featuring…

5 arrested after investigators execute search warrant in east Macon

Investigators found a large amount of drugs inside home.

March 10, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five people were taken into custody Friday, after the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office along with U.S. Marshals executed a search warrant at a home on Fort Hill Street in east Macon. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the suspects face charges ranging from Criminal Street Gang Activity, Aggravated Assault, Possession of Methamphetamines, Theft by Taking, to Possession…

36th Annual Forsythia Festival Takes Place This Weekend

Forsyth expects thousands of visitors for Forsythia Festival this weekend

The Forsythia Festival, the largest event of the year in Forsyth, is set to take place this weekend, and the city is excited to welcome visitors from around the state.

March 10, 2023

Edward Smart,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsythia Festival, the largest event of the year in Forsyth, is set to take place this weekend, and the city is excited to welcome visitors from around the state. Rebecca Stone, CEO of the Forsyth/Monroe Chamber of Commerce, spoke with us Thursday about the festival’s significance to the town. “The people of Forsyth love this…

UGA defensive back Javon Bullard returns home to Baldwin County for ‘Javon Bullard Day’

Friday the Baldwin County School District honored one of their own by celebrating “Javon Bullard Day”

March 10, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County School District celebrated “Javon Bullard Day” on Friday to honor one of their own, the UGA defensive back and two-time national champion. Bullard, a Baldwin High School alum, visited each school in the district, starting with Midway Hills Primary and ending with his alma mater. At Georgia College Early College, students welcomed Bullard by…

Staying dry Saturday, severe storms possible Sunday

Sunshine is back in Middle Georgia Saturday with highs in the 60s. Rain and storms return Sunday, with a few severe storms possible.

March 10, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a rainy day in Middle Georgia, but skies are already starting to clear this evening behind a cold front. These clear skies will allow us to fall into the low 40s by early Saturday. Saturday will be a beautiful day with clouds increasing by late afternoon. Highs warm into the upper 60s and low 70s, with just a…

Bibb County high school students can now train as firefighters, earn college credits

Beginning this fall, students can get hands-on job training, earn college credit, and launch a career in firefighting.

March 10, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school students in Bibb County now have an opportunity to receive hands-on job training and earn college credit while pursuing a career in firefighting. Macon-Bibb Fire Department Chief Shane Edwards announced a new program Friday that will provide high school students with real-world work experience at the department’s Training Academy. “They’ll actually get on the…

United Daughters of the Confederacy to hold re-dedication ceremony for Confederate monuments in Macon’s Whittle Park

The United Daughters of the Confederacy will be holding a re-dedication ceremony on Saturday, March 11 to welcome two Confederate monuments to their new home in Macon's Whittle Park at Rose Hill Cemetery.

March 10, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The United Daughters of the Confederacy will be holding a re-dedication ceremony on Saturday, March 11 to welcome two Confederate monuments to their new home in Macon’s Whittle Park at Rose Hill Cemetery. The move came after Macon-Bibb County officials decided to relocate the Confederate Soldiers and Women of the South monuments from the downtown area…

Macon’s Francar’s Buffalo Wings closes after 30 years

Owner Carl Fambro hopes to start a food truck for the Macon community in place of the brick and mortar location.

March 10, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Francar’s Buffalo Wings in Macon has closed due to a lack of employees. The restaurant, which opened in 1993, moved to Mercer Village in 2009. Owner Carl Fambro hopes to start a food truck for the Macon community in place of the brick and mortar location. “I’m sure that’s a great loss for that community and…

Health officials warn Georgians of tranquilizer overdoses

The Georgia Department of Public Health is warning people of an increase in overdoses related to a tranquilizer used by veterinarians. Xylazine has been increasingly found in illegal drugs across Georgia and can cause the skin to rot with repeated use, according to health officials.

9 arrested, 6 for drug charges in Jones County

City of Perry manager cites recent study showing crime increase related to short-term rentals

The City of Perry says it wants to address concerns about a possible increase in crime related short-term rentals, including Airbnb properties.

Fort Hawkins Foundation to reopen doors for Macon’s Bicentennial

The Fort Hawkins foundation is set to reopen its doors to visitors

Cool, sunny, and breezy Tuesday

Morning Report: Confidence in regional banks shaken

New mural to highlight African American residents of Monroe County

Plans are underway for a new mural in downtown Forsyth to highlight the achievements of the city's African American residents.

Cold air returns to Middle Georgia Tuesday with breezy conditions

Dry weather sticks around for the week, but we get a dose of winter as highs Tuesday will be limited to the middle 50s.

Former site of Fountain Car Wash under new ownership

An iconic Macon car wash is under new ownership, and it's getting a modern makeover.

Middle Georgia State University students host banned books awareness event

"Students in particular across the country are being targeted for not being able to read books, and it's amazing, even the classical pieces of literature, like Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, have been banned," Shane Trayers said.

UPDATE: Teen arrested in Byron triple shooting

Teen arrested after firing shots at Macon Ave and Napier Ave

Sunny skies return for the new week

Tech Report: Amazon’s Prime Air grounded

Regulations the drone powered delivery service will have to follow

Morning Report: the government won’t bail out Silicon Valley Bank

Tech Report: Snapchat benefits from efforts to ban TikTok

5 arrested after investigators execute search warrant in east Macon

Investigators found a large amount of drugs inside home.

Forsyth expects thousands of visitors for Forsythia Festival this weekend

The Forsythia Festival, the largest event of the year in Forsyth, is set to take place this weekend, and the city is excited to welcome visitors from around the state.

UGA defensive back Javon Bullard returns home to Baldwin County for ‘Javon Bullard Day’

Friday the Baldwin County School District honored one of their own by celebrating “Javon Bullard Day”

Staying dry Saturday, severe storms possible Sunday

Sunshine is back in Middle Georgia Saturday with highs in the 60s. Rain and storms return Sunday, with a few severe storms possible.

Bibb County high school students can now train as firefighters, earn college credits

Beginning this fall, students can get hands-on job training, earn college credit, and launch a career in firefighting.

United Daughters of the Confederacy to hold re-dedication ceremony for Confederate monuments in Macon’s Whittle Park

The United Daughters of the Confederacy will be holding a re-dedication ceremony on Saturday, March 11 to welcome two Confederate monuments to their new home in Macon's Whittle Park at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Macon’s Francar’s Buffalo Wings closes after 30 years

Owner Carl Fambro hopes to start a food truck for the Macon community in place of the brick and mortar location.

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