A weak front is pushing through Middle Georgia this evening, bringing scattered showers back to the forecast. Behind the front we will see highs in the mid 90s and easterly winds. The easterly winds will be pushing in more moisture, and in turn increasing our humidity. Not only will we increase our humidity, but we will also increase our rain…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Transportation is promoting safe driving with their slogan ‘Arrive Alive’. Distracted driving, DUI’s, and reckless driving all factors that can lead to car accidents according to GDOT. Corporal Josh Augusta with Georgia State Patrol in Dublin, says you should prepare multiple days before a long drive properly prepare, including bringing water and getting…
Salvation Army of Macon seeing hundred show up to cooling centercooling centerMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The heat is impacting everyone throughout Middle Georiga. As a result, the Salvation Army says hundreds of people are taking advantage of its cooling center. The center opened nearly two weeks ago for anyone needing to get out of the heat. Charles Pope, Housing Manager with the…
Dublin VA Medical Center hosting Walk-in covid-19 vaccine clinic.DUBLIN, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- The Dublin VA Hospital is offering tips on how to celebrate Independence Day with veterans who may deal with PTSD. Clyde Anderson is a supervisor of Psychologist at the Dublin VA. He says PTSD is often triggered by loud noises that can set off a veteran’s fight or flight…
Rutland High School offering new career pathRutland High SchoolMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Rutland High School is preparing students for a future career computer science. The national program known as ‘Computer Science for All, or CSforAll, partners with underprivileged schools to implement computer science. Jaylah Gary is one student who will benefit in the new career pathway offered. “I’m most excited about learning…
After the bad breakup with the Braves, Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta to accept his ring wearing the Dodgers blue. Bill Shanks feels some type of way about that, and how the deal went down. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A wreck involving 2 tractor trailers on I-16 has left a man with severe injuries and several lanes of the road closed a day later for authorities to clean up. According to a notice from the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office, starting at 8 p.m. Thursday there will only be one lane open beginning at mile marker…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 26th Annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration makes a return to Lake Tobesofkee. The event will take place on Monday, July 4, 2022. “We’re expecting several thousand people on the lake and beaches throughout the holiday,” says Lake Tobesofkee Director Donald Bracewell. “It’s going to be a great day for our community to…
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Record number of Americans are expected to travel this upcoming July 4th holiday weekend. Drivers should be prepared for increased traffic as 42 million people take to the road. U.S. median home prices break $400 thousand dollars for the first time ever. The FDA will order Juul e-cigarettes off the U.S. market according to the Wall Street Journal. They say…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon finally defeated their rivals, the Savannah Bananas, in their last matchup. However, tonight, a ninth-inning collapse from the Bacon bullpen once again put the Bananas over the Bacon. The Bananas quickly scored their first run of the game in the top of the first inning; however, in the bottom of the fourth, Bryce…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Byron dog rescue traveled to Macon to sing karaoke Wednesday night, and raise money for their cause. Critical Care for Animal Angels says it’s at capacity with the amount of dogs they can take in, which is similar to many other rescues across Middle Georgia. CCAA hosted a fundraiser with Macon’s Dueling Piano Bar to help…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrests a man Wednesday after he ran from deputies. According to a Facebook post by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies pulled over Dontavious Hicks on I-75 north just past the Johnstonville Road exit. During the stop, Hicks ran off. After a brief manhunt, deputies were able to find Hicks and take him into…
It was a scorching day in Middle Georgia and Macon crushed the old daily high temp record by reaching 105°! We will be staying warm tonight across the area, with lows in the 70s. Tomorrow will bring another day of potentially record breaking heat to the area, with highs back in the 100s. A Heat Advisory has been issued for…
MACON, Georgia—- The relocation process for two Confederate Monuments in Downtown Macon began Wednesday morning on Cotton Avenue. The statue in the plaza of Cotton Avenue has been there since 1956, until construction crews began the three piece relocation project. This has been a two year process of planning and public feedback. Alex Morrison, Executive Director of the Macon-Bibb County…
Bibb County School District swears in new SuperintendentSuperintendentMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Dr. Dan Sims is the newest Bibb County Schools Superintendent on Wednesday. His swearing in ceremony was an emotional one. After working in education for more than 20 years, Dr. Sims is excited to take on the role of Superintendent. “I believe in service and to now serve at the highest…
Lee Hamlin in his 3 acres of Sunflowers FORSYTH, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT)- Hamlin Hills Farm in Monroe County planted 3 acres of sunflowers for the summer. Visible from Interstate 75, the flowers started as an attraction for drivers. “We’ve had people come from all over we have a path through the sunflowers you can walk all the way around like a…
Rotary Club of Downtown Macon awards grants to 10 organizationsRotary Club of Downtown MaconMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Rotary Club of Downtown Macon is giving back to the community. On Wednesday. the club gave 10 local organizations a total of $10,000. The 10 organizations are: Habitat for Humanity Jericho Road community Center Center Hill Baptist Church Greater Little Rock Church Fuller Center…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Supreme Court rules a Houston County school bus driver should get a new trial due to juror misconduct. In 2019, a jury found bus driver Shalita Jackson Harris guilty of homicide by vehicle in the first degree and reckless driving. The charges stem from a January 2018 bus accident where six-year-old student Arlana…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week another use for strawberry jam besides eating! Strawberry jam is a natural Ph indicator which means you can use it to tell if something acidic or basic, to do this mix warm water and strawberry jam together in a container and presto! You have a homemade Ph indicator. If you…
Is Max Fried the pitcher that can bring the Braves back to the 90’s? Bill Shanks wants to talk about why Fried might belong in the conversation with Smoltz, Maddux and Glavine. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, max-fried, MLB
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Becoming the Bibb County Schools Superintendent is something Dr. Dan Sims said he prayed and dreamed for. Now that he prepares to officially take on the role, he hopes to build on ‘Victory in Progress’ by creating paths to success for each student. “I think that individual student focus is something we have to have these days,”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— There were several runoff races in Middle Georgia and across the state Tuesday, including the race for Macon Water Authority Chairman. Former Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Gary Bechtel, beat opponent former District 2 Macon Water Authority Board Member Desmond Brown for the role. Bechtel received 8,499 votes to Brown’s 3,818. The race went to a runoff following the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — “Our mission here is to create memorable experiences for our fans. And for years down the road, that they will forever remember their Macon Bacon games that they went to,” said Bacon president Brandon Raphael. For the Bacon’s entertainment crew, more famously known as the Sizzle Squad, it’s important to give fans a different experience than…