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Young boy’s love for military history leads to special visit to Museum of Aviation

10-year-old boy with rare cancer receives support from military community

January 30, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A young boy from southern California, Colton Williford, is capturing the hearts of many with his love for military history and aircraft. Colton, who is 10 years old and battling a rare form of sarcoma cancer, epithelioid hemangioendothelioma, took a special visit to the Museum of Aviation on Monday. Before a scheduled operation in Atlanta…

On The Table Events Return To Help Community Priorities

Join the conversation: ‘On the Table’ returns to Middle Georgia

21 Middle Georgia counties to participate in community-driven event

January 30, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Community Foundation of Central Georgia announced Monday the return of the community-driven On the Table. On the Table, set to start March 27, aims to bring residents together to discuss the needs and priorities of their community through conversation and discussion. Spanning 21 counties in Middle Georgia, the effort hopes to bring together 600 tables…

Local middle school students receive $10,000 toward college education

Six Hutchings College and Career Academy students are proud recipients of the REACH Georgia scholarship.

January 30, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Six Hutchings College and Career Academy students are proud recipients of the REACH Georgia scholarship. This scholarship will provide $10,000 toward each student’s college of choice in Georgia to help finance their education and mitigate financial burden. Parent Raquel Redding expressed her excitement about the scholarship and its potential impact on her child’s future. “As a…

Man wrecks stolen vehicle in Jones County after police chase

The Jones County Sheriff's Office says Monroe County deputies were chasing a stolen vehicle driven by Neremiah Terrell, when they were asked to assist.

January 27, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is behind bars after a multi-county police chase ended in a crash in Jones County on Thursday afternoon. The Jones County Sheriff’s Office says Monroe County deputies were chasing a stolen vehicle driven by Neremiah Terrell, when they were asked to assist. (Photo Courtesy of Jones County Sheriff’s Office) The Sheriff’s Office set…

This weekend brings warmer weather and Sunday showers

Enjoy the dry and warmer day on Saturday, because clouds and rain will be moving in for the second half of the weekend.

January 27, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

High pressure over Middle Georgia kept us dry and cool today, but it will start to push east Saturday, setting up for some big forecast changes. Southeasterly winds tomorrow afternoon will help to bring in more moisture to the area, and warm us up to the 60s. Clouds will be on the increase through the day, but rain holds off…

Veterans High School student Sam Neary wins Georgia music competitions with original composition

Veterans High School student composes award-winning piece, performed by college choirs

January 27, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans High School 11th grader Sam Neary has a passion for singing and playing piano, and it has led him to writing his own music at the young age of 16. “Something about the way music is written has just kind of always fascinated me,” he said. “It’s just something that at first I couldn’t necessarily…

Jones County student named ‘Youth of the Year’

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia names its 2023 Youth of the Year

January 27, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia names its 2023 Youth of the Year. Jones County High school junior Erionna Finney received the honor during a gala at Middle Georgia State University, Thursday night. She also received a $1,000 scholarship. According to the Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia, Finney ignites a spirit of…

Monster Truck Wars returns to Middle Georgia for night of family fun, giant truck mayhem

Four top-rated trucks to go head-to-head in competition at Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry

January 27, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monster Truck Wars returns to Middle Georgia Saturday for a night of family fun and giant truck mayhem. Four top-rated trucks will go head to head in competition at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. The event is split into three contests: racing, a wheelie/doughnut competition, and a freestyle event, which is driver Alex Bardin’s favorite…

Middle Georgia Residents Advised To Get Cervix Cancer Screenings

Eliminating cervical cancer: North Central Health District encourages women to get pelvic exams

CDC's Goal of 100 Years: HPV vaccination and regular screenings key to eliminating cervical cancer in the U.S.

January 27, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In 2020, the World Health Organization set a goal to completely eliminate cervical cancer in 100 years. As of now, cervical cancer is the fourth leading cancer in the US, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hopes to remove this statistic. To reach this goal, medical officials say a large majority of…

Mercer WBB falls to Wofford 76-71

Wofford closed the game on an 11-2 run, giving Mercer its third SoCon loss of the season.

January 26, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Despite sophomore Erin Houpt’s 31-point performance, the Mercer women’s basketball team lost 76-71 to the Wofford Terriers. The Bears were without the SoCon’s Preseason Player of the Year, Amoria Neal-Tysor, for the second straight game. In her absence, freshman Enjulina Gonzalez held things down for Mercer in the first quarter, combined with Houpt’s sharp shooting in…

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller announces plans to run for second term

"Supporters raised more than $300,000 for Mayor Miller’s grassroots-powered reelection campaign," a campaign news release stated.

January 26, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Lester Miller announced Thursday he plans to seek a second term as the leader of Macon-Bibb County. “Supporters raised more than $300,000 for Mayor Miller’s grassroots-powered reelection campaign,” a campaign news release stated. “With more than 15,000 followers on social media and the majority of donors contributing less than $150, Miller’s campaign is built from…

Disney Plus series ‘Genius: MLK/X’ to begin filming in downtown Macon next week

The series will explore the parallel lives of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, with Macon serving as the backdrop for the civil rights era setting.

January 26, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Crews will begin filming a new season of a Disney Plus series in downtown Macon next week. “Genius: MLK/X” will tell the stories of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, exploring the parallel of their lives. According to Harold Young, the Executive Director of the Tubman Museum in Macon, the series is an important comparison….

Robins Air Force Base hiring software, computer and electrical engineers

Job fairs offer best way to connect with recruiters, resumes and transcripts required for application

January 26, 2023

Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base is currently seeking to hire software, computer, and electrical engineers, as well as computer scientists. Engineer and recruiter for the base, Sarah Martin, says job fairs are the best way to connect with recruiters. “Our recruiting team does a lot of recruiting at different colleges and of course at these career…

Staying cool and sunny Friday

High pressure will once again keep us dry and sunny Friday, but rain will be moving back in for the end of the weekend.

January 26, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

Clouds have moved out of the area today, but cold air has filtered in and now many of us (as of 9pm) are sitting in the 30s. Overnight, low temps will drop into the 20s for most of Middle Georgia, with a light breeze. Cold air hangs around for Friday, but at least it will be sunny again as high…

New Demolition Project In Macon Begins At Cliffview Lake

Major beautification project underway at Cliffview Lake in Macon-Bibb

Mayor Lester Miller highlights how the demolition of homes surrounding the lake will not only remove blight, but also create a new park for residents to enjoy and strengthen the neighborhood.

January 26, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb’s Parks and Beautification department held a press conference Thursday to announce the start of a major beautification project for Cliffview Lake. Mayor Lester Miller was there to mark the occasion and speak about the progress of the county’s ongoing blight campaign. To date, more than 400 homes have been demolished as part of the campaign,…

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3 arrested, 1 wanted in Jones County theft ring

January 26, 2023

Haley Janes,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — When the Jones County Sheriff’s Office took a trip out to a house on Highway 57 to serve a warrant on a man wanted for aggravated assault, they instead came back with several arrests on other wanted people, found stolen trailers, a call to child services, and more. The incident involving the arrests began when deputies…

BS Report: January 25th – The Case for Dale Murphy

Has the Baseball Hall of Fame overlooked a legendary Brave for too long?

January 25, 2023

David Tufts,

Has the Baseball Hall of Fame overlooked a legendary Brave for too long? Bill Shanks lays out the case for Dale Murphy’s induction this week. Tags: Atlanta Braves, baseball-hall-of-fame, Bill Shanks, dale murphy

Northside HS introduces Ben Bailey as the football head coach

Bailey served as the offensive coordinator at Peach County HS in 2022.

January 25, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northside high school football team has a new face at the helm, Ben Bailey. Bailey takes over for former head coach Chad Alligood who resigned just over a month ago to accept the athletic director position at Jones County HS. Bailey served as the offensive coordinator at Peach County in 2022, leading the Trojans…

Mercer men’s basketball team beats ETSU in overtime to earn third SoCon victory

Jalyn McCreary's six points in overtime propelled the Bears to a 71-67 victory.

January 25, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team took over in overtime to defeat ETSU 71-67. The Bears trailed by five at halftime but led the game for most of the second half. However, the Bears failed to make game-clinching free throws in the closing moments of regulation, and the game went to overtime. Jalyn McCreary took over in…

Cooler air moves in for Thursday

Thursday will be a much colder day than today, with highs only warming to the low and mid 50s, but sunshine returns for the end of the week.

January 25, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

It was a dreary day in Middle Georgia with rain, storms, and clouds, but we are already seeing some clearing tonight behind a cold front. The cold front is starting to kick up our winds a bit, so expect gusts up to 25mph overnight and into tomorrow. Sunshine and clear skies will help us warm into the mid and low…

Macon-Bibb County unveils new affordable housing complex

The Northside Senior Village Apartments offer 72 units for rent at $600 per month, helping to address the local housing crisis.

January 25, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is moving forward on a plan to provide residents more affordable housing options. The Macon Housing Authority cut the ribbon Wednesday on a new facility at Northside Senior Village apartments on Northside Drive. The site includes 72 units, and the location gives residents access to shopping and food on Tom Hill Senior Boulevard. “As everybody…

Beating the blues: How to cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Learn how to stay active and productive during dreary weather to combat symptoms of SAD.

January 25, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the weather changes and the days become shorter and drearier, many people may find themselves feeling less active and more depressed. This is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It’s a type of depression that can be triggered by changes in seasons and weather conditions. According to Macon resident Wayne Dobson, dreary weather can be…

Discover Macon’s music history with the new Macon Music App

The new app offers an easy way to explore historic music sites and tour popular attractions, while also supporting the local economy.

January 25, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is known for its rich music history, and now visitors to the city can easily explore all of the historic music sites and tour well-known attractions with the new Macon Music App. On Wednesday, Visit Macon commemorated the launch of the app, which includes popular attractions like the Big House Museum, Gallery West and the…

Driver dies in car chase, crash along Log Cabin Drive

A Bibb County Sheriff's Office unit was pursing a vehicle for traffic violations around 2:00 Wednesday morning.

January 25, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia State Patrol is investigating a deadly chase and crash involving a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy. According to GSP, a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office unit was pursing a vehicle for traffic violations around midnight Wednesday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office the driver made a right turn at the intersection of Columbus Road…

10-year-old boy with rare cancer receives support from military community

21 Middle Georgia counties to participate in community-driven event

Six Hutchings College and Career Academy students are proud recipients of the REACH Georgia scholarship.

The Jones County Sheriff's Office says Monroe County deputies were chasing a stolen vehicle driven by Neremiah Terrell, when they were asked to assist.

Enjoy the dry and warmer day on Saturday, because clouds and rain will be moving in for the second half of the weekend.

Veterans High School student composes award-winning piece, performed by college choirs

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia names its 2023 Youth of the Year

Four top-rated trucks to go head-to-head in competition at Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry

CDC's Goal of 100 Years: HPV vaccination and regular screenings key to eliminating cervical cancer in the U.S.

Wofford closed the game on an 11-2 run, giving Mercer its third SoCon loss of the season.

"Supporters raised more than $300,000 for Mayor Miller’s grassroots-powered reelection campaign," a campaign news release stated.

The series will explore the parallel lives of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, with Macon serving as the backdrop for the civil rights era setting.

Job fairs offer best way to connect with recruiters, resumes and transcripts required for application

High pressure will once again keep us dry and sunny Friday, but rain will be moving back in for the end of the weekend.

Mayor Lester Miller highlights how the demolition of homes surrounding the lake will not only remove blight, but also create a new park for residents to enjoy and strengthen the neighborhood.

Has the Baseball Hall of Fame overlooked a legendary Brave for too long?

Bailey served as the offensive coordinator at Peach County HS in 2022.

Jalyn McCreary's six points in overtime propelled the Bears to a 71-67 victory.

Thursday will be a much colder day than today, with highs only warming to the low and mid 50s, but sunshine returns for the end of the week.

The Northside Senior Village Apartments offer 72 units for rent at $600 per month, helping to address the local housing crisis.

Learn how to stay active and productive during dreary weather to combat symptoms of SAD.

The new app offers an easy way to explore historic music sites and tour popular attractions, while also supporting the local economy.

A Bibb County Sheriff's Office unit was pursing a vehicle for traffic violations around 2:00 Wednesday morning.

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