We got our first round of showers and storms for the week across parts of Middle Georgia this afternoon. These storms will be setting the stage for a pretty rainy week to come for the area. Overnight we could see some patchy fog developing, as lows drop into the low 70s. The cold front that was pushing south this afternoon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After two drownings in Macon over the weekend, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding people how to stay safe in the water. Game Warden Lamar Burns says you should take steps to stay safe while having fun. “If that requires them to put on a life jacket on, or more people, more eyes on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people are dead after separate shootings over the weekend. On Friday, 32-year-old Dontarrius Durell Holloway was killed at a home on Wynnwood Drive. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Holloway suffered from a mental illness and was having an episode of mental distress. Investigators say Holloway pointed a gun at his sister, Destiny Watson….
Community Ambulance kicks off ‘Firearm Safety Campaign.’Community AmbulanceMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Community Ambulance, a Macon non-profit EMS provider, says there have been more than 100 firearm-related injuries in its service area this year. To bring awareness to the issue, it’s hosting a ‘Firearm Safety Campaign,’ — an effort to educate the community who may own a firearm. Community Ambulance says…
Gun Safety Legislation reactionGun SafetyWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — President Joe Biden signed a gun safety bill into law on Saturday, marking the first changes in decades. Jeff Sohler, the owner of a gun shop in Warner Robins, says he doesn’t expect any change in gun sales. “I think it’s going to allow for somebody to find more loop holes,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman has been arrested in connection to a Warner Robins shooting that left one dead and several others injured early Monday. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded to the 7-Star Food Mart on North Davis Drive around 12:15 a.m. on June 27th in connection to persons shot. Officers were told a…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A federal prison guard is being charged after accepting bribes to allow smuggled material into a prison. The Department of Justice says 35-year-old Tiffany Fletcher of McRae is being charged with 5 counts of bribery — which can carry a statutory penalty of up to 15 years in prison, with financial penalties and up to 3…
TSA screened the most passengers since February 2020. The agency screened 2.45 million air passengers Friday. Over 400,000 patio umbrellas sold at Costco have been recalled due to malfunction that causes them to burst into flames. Wireless companies are boosting monthly fees and increasing the cost of mostly older cellphone plans. The Wall Street Journal reports AT&T has raised the…
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 58-year-old Richard Dudley of Warner Robins has been identified as the driver who died at the scene. The next of kin has been notified. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single car accident on I-16 (westbound) at the I-75 (southbound) split. The accident was called into…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at the intersection of Blue Bell Street and Poppy Avenue Sunday evening. Deputies arrived at the scene and found 41-year-old Antonio Harris with a gunshot wound. Harris was transported by ambulance to the Atrium Health Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Deputies were also…
(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re not sure what to do with your outdoor space this summer, we’ve got you covered. Rupa Mehta, an outdoor home expert at Angi, is here to walk us through her favorite outdoor trends this summer. “Bohemian-style décor and furniture are popping up everywhere this summer,” said Mehta “Turn your outdoor space into a bohemian oasis by…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you’ve ever opened a business you know just how hard it can be. Javarious Knight is the owner of Plus Shirt, where “you dream it and he prints it.” He says he’s been screen printing for ten years, the only things that’s missing is a physical business address. That’s where the business shower comes into play….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Friday U.S. lawmakers passed a bill on federal gun restrictions. It ended a decades long grid lock on the matter. This follows the bill the Senate passed Thursday night. The legislation would enhance background checks for 18 to 21 year old buyers, restrict gun access for domestic violence offenders, and fund school safety and mental health programs….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon hosted the Florence Flamingos with special fans in attendance: the dogs. The Bacon got things rolling early as in the bottom of the first, Bryce Matthews scored a run on an RBI single, and Davis Heller followed with a two-run home run to take an early 3-0 lead. The Flamingos would tack on…
(41NBC/WMGT) — If you have a July 4th party coming up, you’re going to want to bring a dish. Try this fun holiday themed 4th of July dessert, especially because it’s super easy and you probably already have the ingredients in your house. So what you’re going to need for this are some strawberries, toothpick, some sugar sprinkles, make sure…
MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- Nearly 50 years of guaranteed abortion protection have now been rolled back. Friday morning the United States Supreme Court officially overturned Roe V. Wade The Kolbe Center is a local organization that helps mothers meet their needs. Director of the pro-life organization says she looks to help moms in anyway she can. “Our goal, my goal is…
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Perry Fire and Emergency Services Department now has a new medical license. It gives the department the ability to ensure effective medical care. Prior to receiving the first responders license, the department was providing medical care through a partnership with Houston Healthcare. Now when the department is called to an incident, they can expediate emergency medical needs….
MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- For the first time in 2 years Lake Tobesofkee is holding its Sparks at the Park Fourth of July celebration. This is the 26th year for the celebration. The park gates will open at 9 a.m. on the 4th and will close at 8 p.m.. The fireworks will then begin at 9:15 p.m., and will last about…
Peach County MegasitePeach CountyFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Middle Georgia officially has its first Megasite. The more than 1,000-acre property is located right off Highway 96, near I-75, in Peach County. B.J. Walker, the Executive Director of the Development Authority of Peach County, says the goal is to attract large manufacturing projects. “Projects that you’ve seen announced throughout the state in…
(41NBC/WMGT) — From color schemes to closet storage, there’s a lot that goes into designing the perfect nursery. Rachel Zepernick, interior home expert at Angi, is here to walk us through her favorite gender-neutral nursery projects. “Painting the nursery is a great way to start to personalize the space for the baby,” said Zepernick “You can choose neutral tones, or…
Macon-Bibb’s new Fire engineMACON-BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several cars were broken into this morning while parked at a local fire station. The Bibb County Sheriffs Office confirmed that around 3am this Friday morning the crew at Fire Station 1 across from the Coliseum was out on a call. While the station was unattended there were several cars broken into…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Law makers in Congress are working together to make insulin more affordable. One of the law makers is Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock. He proposed the Affordable Insulin Now Act in February. It would cap costs for insulin at $35 a month. His bill is now included in a bipartisan bill with Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Susan Collins,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s officially summer, and temperatures are reaching the 100 degree mark. With it being that hot outside, a parked car’s inside temperature can soar. Dr. Gary Godlewski, Emergency Room Attending at Piedmont Macon North, says that’s why you should never leave a child or a pet behind in a parked car. “Even on a 80 degree day…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Ryan Aquino was officially introduced as Georgia College’s men’s basketball program’s eighth head coach of all time and the first alumnus to hold the position. Aquino spent eight seasons as an assistant coach and the head recruiting coordinator. He has been accustomed to Milledgeville and Georgia College for a while as he earned his bachelor’s and master’s…