MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Blustery winds and low humidity will keep fire threats high across Middle Georgia Tuesday. Today Sunny skies will stick with Middle Georgia all day today as temperatures climb into the mid to upper 70s. Relative humidity through the afternoon will likely range from 25-30% around the region. Winds around Middle Georgia today will range from 15-25…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 24 and Friday, April 28, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red, which is considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black….
The union representing American Airlines pilots announced that its membership has voted, overwhelmingly, in favor of authorizing a strike. Pilots want better pay and more time off. Union members are scheduled to conduct “informational picketing” on Monday at some airports. American Airlines management say they remain confident that an agreement is within reach and can be finalized quickly. Hollywood writers…
MWA Photo: The quality of raw water in Javors Lucas Lake that supplies the Amerson Water Treatment Plant (both pictured) allowed the MWA to produce the Best Tasting Drinking Water in Georgia this year, as judged recently by the Georgia Section of the American Water Works Association (GAWWA).MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority (MWA) has been awarded the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GIAA begins their baseball state playoffs this week, while the GHSA is finishing up round two. The scores for both associations are below. GHSA 6A Houston County vs Marist Game 1: 8-3 Game 2: 3-7 Game 3: 18-7 4A Perry vs Wayne County Game 1: 5-4 Game 2: 2-9 Game 3: 2-12 West Laurens vs…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Two juveniles are in the hospital and a woman is in jail after an accident in Monroe County. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to Abercrombie Road in reference to an accident with injuries on Monday around 2 a.m. That’s where they found the driver, Desonya Mace and two juveniles. While investigating and speaking with Mace,…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Monroe County deputies arrested a man, accused of getting violent with his girlfriend and setting his car on fire. On April 30, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Christian Road in reference to a domestic dispute. Once deputies arrived, they learned Eddie Anderson had been drinking and became violent with his girlfriend. When…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three juveniles are behind bars after leading Monroe County deputies on a chase. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says deputies clocked a car going 95 miles per hour on I-75 south just past the Johnstonville Road exit. Deputies say when they tried to stop the car, the driver sped off. After a short pursuit, the vehicle…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for three men after arresting three others during a police chase. On April 28, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office received a FLOCK Camera alert around 4 a.m. in reference to a stolen vehicle in the area of GA Highway 41. Deputies then located the stolen vehicle speeding on GA Highway…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (5/1 – 8 p.m.): A 20-year-old man is now charged with murder in connection with the death of 43-year-old Lemuel Wilson. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators linked Isaiah Joshua Bailey to Wilson’s death and detained and questioned him on Monday after Bailey agreed to meet with investigators. Bailey was taken into…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When it comes to spring cleaning, it can be tough to begin. Professional organizer Darra McClendon, with Simply Ordered Solutions, has a few tips about how to get started. McClendon shares the first five steps of her 30-day organizing challenge. She says you can start any time and continue for 30-days. And if you feel overwhelmed,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County student at Alexander II Magnet School received a surprise visit Monday by Georgia Superintendent Richard Woods in recognition of his impressive reading achievement. Eldon Roberson recently exceeded the 5 million words read mark in his Accelerated Reading Program, becoming the only student in his school to do so. Roberson, an avid reader, faced…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ten graduating seniors from Hutchings College & Career Academy’s “Teaching as a Profession” pathway confirmed their intent to pursue careers as educators on Monday. Students in the program also had the opportunity to nominate teachers who positively influenced their career paths. Future Georgia educator Angel Lott shared her motivation for choosing a teaching career. “I want…
A store clerk shot an alleged robbery suspect who led police on a chase across two states and five counties.KINGSLAND, Georgia (CNN/WJXT) — A police chase spanning two states and five counties came to a dramatic end when a store clerk shot the suspect eight times. The chase began just north of Orlando, Florida and ended in southeast Georgia. According…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville officials say they are in the planning stages of updating the city’s infrastructure after homes and businesses spent nearly a week with low water levels. The city lifted its boil water advisory on Saturday after tests for bacteria indicated the water was safe to drink. Hank Griffeth, the City Manager, says the most recent water…
Although taking out the trash and recycling are part of our daily lives, many of us are doing it incorrectly. Meaning that much of what gets thrown in to the recycling bin, doesn’t actually get recycled. Let’s take a look at how technology is making it easier than ever to make sure your recycling doesn’t wind up in a landfill….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying and locating a man whole stole beer from a Circle K. The incident happened around 5:30pm on March 26th at the Circle K located at 2580 Riverside Drive. Deputies say the suspect entered the store and then put a 24-pack of beer in his blue and grey backpack….
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that happened in the 4300 block of Barrington Place, just before 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the aggravated assault incident happened when a 32-year-old man living in a home at the 4300 Block of Barrington Place got into an altercation with a unknown male…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that was reported to have taken place in the 6000 Block of Bashon Court on Saturday morning at 7:28am. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene and made contact with a 16-year-old male inside of the residence, who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins Police are investigating after hearing gunfire near the Gold Cup Bowling Alley on Russell Parkway early Saturday (April 29th) morning. According to police, at 12:48 A.M. a male, called 911 to report that he was being followed by another male in a vehicle. The victim reported that the other male had been pointing a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting that happened Saturday (April 29th) afternoon. According to the sheriff’s office, a 64-year-old man was walking near the intersection when he got into an argument with 43-year-old Keion Dondrea Freeman. During the argument, Freeman pulled out a small caliber firearm and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect in connection to a robbery that took place Saturday night. They say the incident happened just after 9:35 p.m. at the Lizella game store on Holley Road. A picture of the suspect can be seen here: Its reported that the he came into the store brandishing a…
A new study finds ChatGPT struggles with math and is unlikely to replace accountants. Despite near-perfect GRE and Bar scores, the AI model sometimes struggles with basic math functions. The study, led by Brighma Young professor David Wood, found the platform often struggles to understand mathematical processes. It also found that ChatGPT often embellishes data to cover up mistakes when…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Strong winds and low humidity are taking over the Peach State following a weekend cold front. Today A few scattered clouds will hang around the region until lunchtime. After that, clear skies will stick with Middle Georgia the rest of the way today. Temperatures will peak in the low to mid 70s around the region, about…