MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia high school basketball scores for Jan. 31 are below. Boys: Westside 54 Baldwin 49 West Laurens 50 Perry 61 Dublin 43 Bleckley County 54 Upson-Lee 48 Peach County 47 Stratford 63 Mount de Sales 48 Girls: Westside 31 Baldwin 76 West Laurens 47 Perry 46 Dublin 51 Bleckley County 64 Upson-Lee 46 Peach…
UPDATE (1/31/23): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Pinalkumar Patel earlier this month. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators identified 40-year-old Terrell Ugean Mills as one of the suspects. He’s currently being held at the Jones County Sheriff’s Office for charges there. “After identifying Mills as one…
We saw a warm and muggy end to January today, as highs warmed into the low 70s across Middle Georgia. Overnight, clouds will be hanging around, keeping lows in the 50s once again. Expect clouds and fog to hang around again tomorrow, as a cold front approaches the area. This front will be stalling, so don’t expect much of a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is working on a new comprehensive five-year strategic plan to help shape the district’s future. “So we’re currently coming out of one strategic plan, which was called Victory in Progress, and we’re about to start a new one which will set the direction for the district for the next five years,”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re looking for a way to get involved with your community and support the downtown events in Macon, NewTown Macon is now offering volunteer opportunities with the Macon Hype Team. Members will serve as social media ambassadors during events like First Friday, the Cherry Blossom Festival and Trick-or-Treat Downtown. According to NewTown Macon, being a…
Photo: Georgia Bureau of InvestigationUPDATE: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now investigating Tuesday’s officer-involved shooting. A GBI news release identified the suspect as 32-year-old Renaldo Rashad Smith and said he’s currently in stable condition at Atrium Health Navicent with non-life threatening injuries. The GBI says this is the 12th officer-involved shooting it’s been requested to investigate in 2023. UPDATE:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This past week, the National Association of Basketball Coaches took part in Suits & Sneakers week, a Coaches vs. Cancer initiative to raise awareness for cancer; and one of Mercer’s own has come out of his own tough battle victorious. “It’s definitely a harsh news for me and my family to hear that word cancer at…
It has been a cloudy, rainy start to the week, but warmer weather is on the way. Overnight we will be seeing some dense fog across the area, as our lows fall to the low 50s. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued until noon Tuesday. Even without the fog, clouds will be sticking around for much of the rest…
Photo: Georgia Bureau of InvestigationEAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting that happened in East Dublin Monday. The East Dublin Police Department requested the GBI to look into the incident, which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to both the suspect and an East Dublin police officer. According to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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….
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…
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…
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,…