The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The future of the Catherine Brewer Benson home remains in limbo. The Big House Foundation is applying to demolish the Vineville home and build an amphitheater and garden in its place, but the item was tabled again at this week’s meeting. In 1840, Catherine Elizabeth Brewer Benson became the first…
Bibb County School District holds convocation at Luther Williams FieldConvocationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is celebrating 150 years of education. The school district held its annual convocation ceremony on Monday at Luther Williams Field. The event started with teachers dancing and bringing the energy to the dance floor. It was Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims’ first convocation….
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County deputies rescue a 28-year-old man from drowning in the Ocmulgee River, Sunday night. Deputies responded to the river at Georgia Highway 83 North near the Monroe/Jasper County line around 10:00pm. According to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release, deputies reported finding 28-year-old Taylor Romport floating in the river and being carried down river…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The final week of July is set to be a hot and humid one for Middle Georgians. Today Today will be one of our cloudier days for the week, but we will still see plenty of sunshine, especially early on. High level clouds will be with us most of the day as they slowly feed in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A body was found over the weekend and now the Bibb County Coroner is working to identify it. Coroner Leon Jones tells 41nbc the body of a white male in his 30s or 40s was found Saturday near the I-75/I-16 split. Jones says the death appears to be due to natural causes, but an autopsy will be…
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Jeremy Wiggins of the Northeast Raiders. The Raiders have had back-to-back winning seasons, hear how coach Wiggins plans to continue that success with some new players under his wing. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high school football, Jeremy Wiggins, Northeast…
A few storms moved through Middle Georgia this afternoon, bringing some cooling and cloud cover to the area. Overnight, clouds will start to clear, and lows will be falling into the mid and low 70s. Saturday will be another warm day with partly cloudy skies and highs warming into the low and mid 90s. By the afternoon showers and storms…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Friends and family of former 41NBC anchor Taylor Terrell are keeping her memory alive through a scholarship fund. Former 41NBC morning meteorologist Marco La Manno, who worked alongside Taylor, is now a board member for the scholarship. He says the board has wanted to form a scholarship in Taylor’s honor since she passed away six years…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Club at Lake Sinclair is hosting the 29th annual Georgia Amputee Golf Tournament. The tournament, which started in memory of Atlanta Prosthetics owner Ray Rice Sr., raises money for a $1,500 scholarship given to an amputee or a direct family member. Joe Waters has been a part of the Georgia Amputee Tournament for eight years….
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local residents are calling on lawmakers and law enforcement to put a stop to violence. A news conference was held Friday, two days after the shooting death of 1-year old Marcus Ball at Lakeview Apartments on 1105 Edward Street in Fort Valley Wednesday night. Georgia Representative Patty Bentley said Friday the violence has to stop….
Photos: Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (7/22): Four people are now in custody in connection with a July 14 shooting in Washington County. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says deputies and investigators arrested and charged 20-year-old Marquis Knight of Sandersville, 22-year-old Jabari Thomas of Sandersville, 18-year-old Andreya Harris of Tennille and 53-year-old Alecia May Taylor of Tennille. Knight is charged with…
Bibb County School teachers received $100 gas cards from Forrest B. Johnson and AssociatesBibb County School DistrictMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several teachers in Bibb County got a surprise on Friday. Forrest B. Johnson and Associates partnered with the Bibb County Education Foundation to deliver $100 dollar gas cards. Teachers at L.H. Williams Elementary and John R. Lewis Elementary received the…
Lightning strikes home in MaconLightning Fire SafetyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The summer months bring storms, and those storms often feature lightning. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department says it’s important to be prepared. “In any case, have a fire escape plan and working smoke alarms,” Fire Safety Educator Jeremy Webb said. “You want to have at least two ways out.” “In case…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Corrections seized more than 1,000 contraband items at multiple state prisons during facility shakedowns. The department announced Friday it completed five full-facility shakedowns at Coastal, Central, Dooly, Lee, and Valdosta State Prisons. According to a GDC news release, GDC Tactical Squads, Immediate Response Team, Investigators and Agents conducted the unannounced shakedowns in…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Friends Of Perry Animal Shelter is remembering one of their founders, Davis Cosey. He passed away on July 17. Cosey helped start the shelter to meet a need in Perry. The FOPAS Volunteer Director, Lynne Gibbs, says Cosey would help with the legal and financial aspects of the shelter. She says he was the biggest supporter…
Paul Anderson Youth HomeVIDALIA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A five-day bike ride from South Georgia to Central Florida wraps up this weekend. The 17th annual ride runs from July 19th to July 23rd. The 350-mile ride raises funds for the Paul Anderson Youth Home in Vidalia, Georgia. Five rides make the journey to raise funds for the home, which offers a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Georgia’s top attorney is hoping to stay in office for another four years. Current Attorney General Chris Carr, has held the office for six years. He has addressed issues like human trafficking, gang activity, and opioid misuse. He says if elected again, he plans to continue focusing on public safety issues. “Your community, your business, everything deserves…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb and rain chances will drop as more sun returns this weekend. Today It’s another cloudy one for Middle Georgia as we get ready to roll into the weekend. Highs this afternoon are in the mid to upper 80s, however due to the excessive moisture in the air (dewpoints are in the low to…
UPDATE: Leon Jones says that the body has been identified as David Alton Bowen of Houston County. He was 35 years old. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC a body was found Tuesday afternoon at 4400 Chambers Road near the B&B Food Mart. According to Jones, the body belonged to a man in his 30s…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Summer means it’s time for a trip to your favorite theme parks! Let’s look at some smartphone apps you’ll want to download before you visit them. There’s already good news for Disney park goers this summer. The company announced it’s enhancing its My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps with a much needed car locator feature. How many times…
The Dawgs made a splash at SEC Media Days. Bill Shanks talks about the news heading into next season. Categories: Sports Tags: Bulldogs, Georgia, kirby, SEC, SMART, UGA
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Brian Nelson of the Mary Persons Bulldogs. The Bulldogs have a lot of returning starters as well as some young talent. Hear how coach nelson plans to mold them into a playoff team this season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, brian nelson,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A lightning strike left a home on Peninsula Avenue unlivable. According to Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Battalion Chief, Michael Williamson, a call came in for a house fire around 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Crews arrived on the scene to find the roof fully engulfed. Williamson says the homeowner confirmed a lightning strike started the fire. “Right now…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Coastal Plain League includes college baseball players who come from all over the country to participate in this summer league for just over two months. Being in a new city for a short period can bring several challenges, a critical one being housing. “These kids can’t afford to come here, stay in a hotel or…