ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday morning, around 7:10 a.m., the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call concerning a structure fire at 5958 Whitaker Road that left 2 dead. When deputies and the fire department arrived at the scene, they discovered 2 bodies in the fire– those 2 were identified as 89-year-old Cleonia Raines, and 65-year-old Veronica Raines, both…
It has been a cool few days in Middle Georgia for the weekend, but warmer weather is on the way this week. By Tuesday afternoon, a warm front will push east of the area, bringing high temps into the 70s and increasing our moisture. We will also be seeing a cold front to our north pushing showers and rain into…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – In observance of Martin Luther King Day, Macon residents celebrated the life and legacy of one of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement. Thousands of residents made it a priority to march in downtown Macon to commemorate the legacy and sacrifice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Participants started from different locations across the…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Tubman Museum celebrated the 160th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a Jubilee Celebration Monday. The Emancipation Proclamation, which was signed on January, 1863, marked a significant step towards ending slavery in the United States. The Jubilee Celebration at the museum featured local religious leaders and an…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 9 and Friday, January 13, 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…
ATHENS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The University of Georgia celebrated a historic achievement on Saturday as more than 100,000 fans gathered in Athens to honor the school’s back-to-back college football national championships. Fans from across Georgia and neighboring states traveled to the university to commemorate the Bulldogs’ first-ever consecutive national titles in the school’s history. Following the Dawgs’ 2022 title win,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school basketball scores are below for Jan. 13. Boys: FPD 25 JMA 85 Tattnall Square 61 Windsor 47 Mount de Sales 52 Stratford 65 Baldwin 59 Perry 37 West Laurens 60 Howard 61 Bleckley County 45 Dublin 48 Girls: FPD 49 JMA 33 Tattnall Square 60 Windsor 10 Mount de Sales 30 Stratford 55 Baldwin…
Ford (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating a missing person. A sheriff’s office news release says 77-year-old Carl Isiah Ford left his Burton Avenue home around 8:30 Friday morning and didn’t return. Deputies were contacted around 4 p.m. and tried unsuccessfully to locate Ford, who they say suffers from medical issues…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Economists predict Georgia will see a mild and short recession this year. On Friday, local business leaders attended the 2023 UGA Georgia Economic Outlook. The Dean for the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, Ben Ayers, says even though the state may see a recession this year, a increase in economic development will…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office is using grant money to acquire new radar traffic guns.. The sheriff’s office was awarded a high visibility enhancement grant worth $50,000 to help with traffic enforcement in the county. More than 1,700 people in Georgia were involved in fatal collisions last year, and the sheriff’s office hopes it can reduce…
(41NBC/WMGT) — This weekend, many in Middle Georgia are honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. with Monday coming up as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here’s a look at some of the events you can check out to take part in his legacy. IN HOUSTON COUNTY: Houston County MLK Unity Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 27th annual Run for Aviation races at the Museum of Aviation is happening Saturday, and the museum is hard at work prepping for the event. Museum staff have been making grab bags for racers as well as preparing the grounds for the main event, which will include a marathon, half-marathon, 5k run/walk, and para-athletes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 28-year-old former Juvenile Correctional Officer with the Department of Juvenile Justice has been arrested and charged with sexual assault. According to the DJJ, Investigation shows Tyrell De’Jon Johnson of Warner Robins was found to have improper contact with a youth at the Macon Youth Development Campus– leading to him being charged with one count each…
Mercer Education Students toured Bibb County Schools Wednesday.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University education students visited Bibb County schools Thursday to learn about the school system and gain experience in a classroom setting. About 40 Mercer students participated in the tour, which is called “Bears in Bibb.” Former Mercer student and current Bibb County teacher Grace Maloney spoke about what…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This year marks the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Robins Air Force Base held an event at the Robins Chapel Thursday to commemorate King’s accomplishments. Chaplain Charles White spoke about his motivation to host the event. “It’s a great place to do it because of the diversity that…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins officially has a place for the homeless community to stay warm. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick and The Table at First Christian Church held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday for a warming center at the church, located at 100 North Houston Road. The shelter is equipped with more than 60 bunk beds and mattresses….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Tracks Running Club is planning to let residents step to the beat of the music by hosting a half marathon in November. The club, along with Atrium Health Navicent, made the announcement Thursday at Macon City Hall. Macon Tracks Running Club President F.M. Barron says this will be the city’s first half marathon in…
(41NBC/WMGT) — An inmate at Dooly State Prison has been sentenced to 278 months in federal prison in connection with meth trafficking charges. 38-Year-old Magnum Neely of Millen pled guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute, and to Distribute, 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine- for this he’s been sentenced to over 23 years in federal prison, plus…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Five men are facing burglary charges, accused of kicking in a back door and ransacking a home in Lake Wildwood. They are Victor Garcia, Jose Garcia, Rolando Cardenas-Hernandez, Benjamin Hunnicutt Jr. and Christopher Davis. Witnesses reported seeing the men enter a home in the 1600 block of Greentree Parkway around 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning–witnesses say they…
After another historic season Georgia has secured another championship! As the Bulldogs bask in victory, Bill Shanks is already looking towards the future. Tags: College Football, Georgia Bulldogs, SEC, Stetson Bennett
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…