Warner Robins shines at ‘Miss Georgia’ with seven candidates overall

In all, seven title holders from Warner Robins competed

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins native Kelsey Hollis took home the Miss Georgia title this year. However, she was not the only one representing the International City at the annual pageant and scholarship competition. In all, seven title holders from Warner Robins competed in Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Outstanding Teen. 41NBC spoke with Miss Macon’s Outstanding Teen…

BS Report: June 29th – Freddie’s not a Free Man

Freddie Freeman firing his agents raises new questions about the nature of his deal with the Dodgers.

Freddie Freeman firing his agents raises new questions about the nature of his deal with the Dodgers. Bill Shanks discusses if this means Freddie really wants to be in LA, and what he can do about it. Categories: Sports

New round of volunteers train to advocate for foster children

Photo Credit to Macon-BibbMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new round of volunteers are now training to help foster kids in Middle Georgia. According to Macon-Bibb, the Central Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) just began training with more future volunteers.  These volunteers will eventually work with the court system, DFCS, and other agencies in order to support children in foster…

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrests 2 at hotel for drugs

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office made 2 arrests in connection to drugs Tuesday evening. According to a release from MCSO, officers received a tip in reference to drug sales at America’s Best Value Inn in Forsyth. Investigators found that there were 2 people from out of state involved– Jonathan Daniel Lopez of Miami, Florida, and Amy…

TECH BYTE: Ray-Ban’s smart glasses

(41NBC/WMGT) — Ray-Ban is showing off its first generation of smart glasses. This wearable tech does more than just protect your eyes from the sun. You can capture, share, and listen with them. Ray-Ban Stories come in three different styles of smart eyeglasses and sunglasses – the Wayfarer, Meteor, and Round. They each have a different look, but the same high…

Robins Air Force Base welcomes new commander

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Robins Air Force Base has a new commander. Brigadier General Jon A. Eberlan is taking over as Commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, a position previously held by Brigadier General Jennifer Hammerstedt. Eberlan enters the position after having over twenty years of Air Force experience under his belt and will be overseeing a work…

Morning Business Report: Omicron continues to evolve into a more contagious subvariant

Omicron continues to evolve into a more contagious subvariant. The CDC recommends people who have confirmed or presumed Monkeypox exposure to get vaccinated. Bed, Bath and Beyond is reportedly turning down air-conditioning in its stores to cut costs, according to Bank of America analysts. A lawsuit says Procter & Gamble is duping consumers with higher doses of melatonin than it…

Western Little League is one of three teams to represent Macon in the Georgia District 5 Little League Tournament

"We teach life lessons: teamwork, family, accountability, and hard work. This is more than just a game."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Western Little League team is one of three teams to represent Macon in the Georgia District 5 Little League Tournament and resides in the western part of Macon but includes athletes from all around Middle Georgia. “We host the Lizella area, Peach County, we got a little bit of Crawford County too, and we have…

Two women arrested at hotel in Monroe County

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says investigators received a tip that Amy Chason and Gabrielle Murphy, had active warrants and drug inside a hotel room they were staying in.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Two women were arrested in Monroe County on Monday, after a tip leads deputies to a hotel room. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says investigators received a tip that Amy Chason and Gabrielle Murphy, had active warrants and drug inside a hotel room they were staying in. Investigators then got a search warrant for the hotel room…

Warner Robins mayor addresses recent violence

Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick is addressing three recent homicides that happened within 48 hours.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick is addressing three recent homicides that happened within 48 hours. Patrick said in a news conference Tuesday that the senseless killings must stop. She’s asking the community to join her in helping make Warner Robins the peaceful city she knows it can be. “Not in my city,” she said. “Crime:…

Macon Pride hosts ‘Dine Out, Shop Out’

The second annual Macon Pride Dine Out, Shop Out event was held on Tuesday.

20 local businesses are participating in Macon Pride’s Dine Out, Shop Out this year.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The second annual Macon Pride Dine Out, Shop Out event was held on Tuesday, June 28. 20 local businesses are supporting the cause this year by donating 10% of their sales to Macon Pride. “Oftentimes in Pride Month, we have a lot of…

Keep Dublin-Laurens Beautiful celebrates 40 years of service

Keep Dublin-Laurens Beautiful is celebrating 40 years of beautification projects.

Keep Dublin-Laurens Beautiful celebrates 40 yearsKeep Dublin-Laurens BeautifulDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Keep Dublin-Laurens Beautiful is celebrating 40 years of beautification projects. The organization held a luncheon Tuesday to honor several groups that have played a part in the effort. Carolyn Crayton, the founder of Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, was the keynote speaker. She was also involved in Keep Dublin-Laurens Beautiful’s inception….

Middle Georgia mothers protest for their breastfeeding rights

Several middle Georgia mothers are expressing concerns over their right to breastfeed in public following an incident at Southern Pines Water Park this month.

Middle Georgia Mothers protest Southern Pines Water Park after Breastfeeding incidentBreastfeeding ProtestDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several middle Georgia mothers are expressing concerns over their right to breastfeed in public. The mothers hosted a ‘Nurse-In’ protest in front of Southern Pines Water Park after an incident that happened on June 20. Macy Price says it was her first time taking her…

Former Mercer Law dean explains potential impact of overturning of Roe V. Wade

A former Mercer University School of Law Dean is explaining what people may see in the future following the Supreme Court's recent overturning of Roe v. Wade.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A former Mercer University School of Law Dean is explaining what people may see in the future following the Supreme Court’s recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. The decision put the legality of abortion back in states’ hands. Gary Simson says the decision has opened the door to other privacy rights laws being examined. “Interracial marriage…

Pleasant Hill project to bring solutions to neighborhood

The Georgetown Beeck Center for Social Impact and the Center for Public Impact recently announced the "Opportunity Project."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgetown Beeck Center for Social Impact and the Center for Public Impact recently announced the “Opportunity Project.” Detroit, Michigan, Long Beach, California, Macon-Bibb, Georgia and Miami-Dale, Florida will join the project, which allows residents to use a digital tool to address challenges in their communities, according to a Macon-Bibb Facebook post. It’s a five-month-long effort…

Warner Robins native wins Miss Georgia, shares goals for year of service

Miss Capital City’s Kelsey Hollis wins Miss Georgia 2022

Photo credit: Matt Boyd Photography WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Miss Georgia 2022 is a familiar face who is also making history. Miss Capital City’s Kelsey Hollis is a Warner Robins native. And she earned the job of serving as Miss Georgia 2022. She is only the second in the state to serve as Miss Georgia Outstanding Teen and then become…

Fiber internet on its way to middle Georgia through new partnership

(41NBC/WMGT) — Ocmulgee EMC is planning to partner with Conexon Connect in order to provide more Georgians in rural areas high-speed fiber broadband service. According to a release from Governor Kemp, Conexon Connect is an internet service provider, that in teaming up with Ocmulgee EMC–which provides several counties with powerlines and more, plans to launch and deploy a network that…

Baldwin County School District to buy school supplies for students

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District is looking to help families by purchasing basic school supplies for all students for the 2022-2023 school year. According to a release from the Baldwin County Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Noris Price recommended using funds from the federal CARES Act to buy school supplies to students in an effort to…

Hooked on Science: Fourth of July rocket

(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week a new way to launch decorations! Warning do not try this without safety glasses and a parent! Using a fireworks decoration for the rocket this time, we take an old film canister and secure it to the bottom of the decoration. Next you’ll want to fill the canister with some…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 20-24

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 20 and Friday, June 24, 2022.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 20 and Friday, June 24, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to…

Macon Bacon defeat the Wilmington Sharks 10-1

A five-run second inning propelled the Bacon to the 10-1 victory.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a wet and rainy game day, but that did not phase the Macon Bacon as they defeated the Wilmington Sharks 10-1. The Bacon’s highest-scoring inning came in the bottom of the second as Carter Sanford and Tyler Martin hit RBI singles, Holden Breeze hit a two-RBI single, and a wild pitch scored the fifth…

Weekend shootings in Warner Robins leave 2 dead, 2 injured

“It's sad that people have now turned to guns instead of just walking away, which is obviously what we would say to do.”

17-year-old Jontel Williams was shot and killed in the 400 block of Thomas Drive just before 7 p.m. Sunday night.WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Two people are dead following separate shootings within hours of each other this weekend in Warner Robins. One of them happened on Thomas Boulevard, the other happened a mile and a half down the road on Davis…