MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team is now 0-5 in SoCon play after falling to the preseason favorites, the Furman Paladins, 84-66. Furman came into this game with the highest scoring average in the conference, plus they hold the highest field goal percentage, and it showed as the Paladins began the game going 6/6 from three Midway…
We had some wonderful spring weather in January today, but changes are on the way tomorrow, in the way of strong storms. A strong cold front is on the way and will be traversing the southeast through the day Thursday. As we continue to see moisture transport (increased humidity) and a low level jet (strong winds at about 5000 ft.)…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day, Macon-Bibb County is encouraging the community to celebrate with the return of its annual MLK day march. The march is returning for the first time since the beginning pandemic. It will start at four locations: North: Booker T. Washington Community Center (401 Monroe Street) South: Memorial Gym (2465 Second Street) East:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new resource is allowing students to take home books for free. Hartley Elementary School in Macon held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new little free library Tuesday. “I want to continue to encourage every single one of you to read as much as you possibly can, because there will be something that you read…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gas and diesel prices in Georgia rose overnight after the state’s gas and diesel tax exemption ended. Drivers are seeing an impact at the pump already. Jones County resident Larry Smith says he and his wife are retired, and they’ll have to cut back on traveling due to the rise in gas prices. “You look at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new COVID variant, entitled XBB. 1.5, a sub-variant of Omicron, is impacting people across the country. Health experts don’t know the long-term effects of this variant, but statistics show it’s involved in nearly 30% of current COVID-19 cases. Dr. Dan Stewart, Houston Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer explained the potential risks of the new variant, “XBB…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Scores for high school basketball games for Jan. 10 are below. Boys: Stratford 97 FPD 34 Tattnall 39 JMA 66 Perry 54 Howard 48 Mt. De Sales 67 Windsor Academy 50 Baldwin 70 West Laurens 39 Girls: Stratford 37 FPD 43 Tattnall 35 JMA 51 Perry 38 Howard 47 Mt. De Sales 56 Windsor Academy 30…
Clear skies today, allowed us to warm up into the mid 60s across Middle Georgia through the afternoon. Overnight we will see mostly clear skies with chance for patchy fog and lows dropping into the 30s. Although sunshine will be returning for part of the day Wednesday, expect to see an increase in clouds during the afternoon. Humidity will start…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (9:30 p.m.) – A 57-year-old man is in custody following the shooting death of a juvenile Tuesday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says 57-year-old Algie Frankar Bryant was identified as the suspect and taken in to be interviewed. He was then taken to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center and is being held…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins appointed a new interim police chief on Tuesday as a way to fill the gap until a permanent chief of police is selected. Roy Whitehead has served in law enforcement for more than 50 years, and though he recently retired from the city of Snellville, he’s looking to serve in a new district…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — “Last year, we got beat by Alabama. If you would have told me, ‘Hey, before you lose the next game, you will win two national championships,’ I would have gave somebody my bank account,” said UGA fan Brandon Dawson. Luckily, Dawson didn’t have to give away his bank account to see another UGA national title….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 2 and Friday, January 6, 2023. 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 search…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re an artist and want a chance to show off your style–a new opportunity awaits you! The Macon Transit Authority (MTA) in cooperation with local artist Erin Hawkins is hosting an open call to artists to help give MTA bus shelters a brand new splash of color. The contest was made possible thanks to a…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Galleria Mall in Centerville is closed temporarily. The mall posted online and on social media on Monday saying the closure comes due to an emergency water shutoff, though the cause of the water shutoff is still being accessed JCPenney , Belk, and Crunch Fitness connected to the mall are still open, but the…
High pressure has returned to Middle Georgia for the start of the week and with it, sunshine and warm conditions. Overnight we will see an increase in our cloud cover and some patchy fog as well. By Tuesday, however, clearing will be quick, as will our warm up into the mid 60s. Wednesday will bring pretty similar weather to Tuesday,…
Marquis Westbrook speaks with 41NBC’s Shaaz Peerani in 2021FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County Schools announced Monday Marquis Westbrook will be Peach County High School’s next football coach. Westbrook, who spent the last four seasons as the head football coach at Warner Robins High School, replaces Chad Campbell, who retired after the 2022 season and took the head football…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Brian Kemp declared January 9 “Hunker Down Day” to support the University of Georgia Bulldogs in their fight for the College Football National Championship. People in Middle Georgia are celebrating UGA playing for back-to-back national championships, and wearing red and black was the biggest way they were showing their enthusiasm Monday. Shirt seller Eddie Davis has…
Jon Burns – Photo Credit to Georgia House of RepresentativesATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia’s 75th Speaker of the House was elected Monday morning. According to the Georgia House of Representatives, State Representative Jon Burns of Newington was selected to serve as the presiding officer of the House without opposition. Burns will be responsible for determining the leadership and membership of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Deputies are investigating after a 14 year old was reported shot. The teen was found in the parking lot of the Lucky’s Food Mart at 2400 Second Street Sunday. He is listed to be in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local News
UPDATE: Warner Robins Police arrest four people in connection to the shooting. They are 20-year-old Elijah Brinson and 18-year-old Tyquavious Crowder. Officers also arrested a 14-year-old and a 16-year old. Investigators say the shooting was in retaliation to a previous event, and the intended target has ties to the apartment where Tanyla Miller lives. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On Saturday, around 6:35 PM, Monroe County Deputies were asked for their assistance in a vehicle pursuit initiated by Officers with the Locust Grove Police Department. Locust Grove Police were investigating an organized shoplifting riing when they tried to make a traffic stop that turned into a car chase. Monroe County Deputies joined the pursuit…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school basketball scores for Jan. 6, 2023 are listed below. Boys: Northeast 62 Central 71 Southwest 69 Rutland 33 Westside 65 Baldwin 60 Stratford 81 Bleckley County 52 Girls: Northeast 34 Central 47 Southwest 43 Rutland 34 Westside 24 Baldwin 64 Stratford 53 Bleckley County 21 Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crowns, dresses, bright lights and pink everywhere. When you think about Cherry Blossom Royalty, this might be what you imagine, but how exactly does one become a royal? “So in years past, it was a pageant, but we have moved into our industry standards of having an application process and an interview, so we really get…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Perry has installed new cameras at Perry Middle and Matt Arthur Elementary Schools for its automated school zone enforcement, and they’re now active. Perry Police Chief Alan Everidge spoke with 41NBC Friday. “In the zones that we have already placed them in that have been in since the beginning of the school year,…