MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny skies and cooler conditions will take over Middle Georgia following a cold front early Thursday. Today It was a wet start around Middle Georgia as heavy rain moved through this morning. Luckily the system had lost a lot of steam before it rolled in, and so nowhere in Middle Georgia had to deal with any…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead this morning after being shot in Warner Robins. According to a press release from the WRPD, they received a call just after 12:40 this morning from a woman on Wallace Drive who claimed to have been shot. When officers arrived on the scene they detained a suspect. The victim was taken…
The Braves trade deals this week have some fans worried. With six players leaving and only a new catcher coming in, will next year’s team be able to keep up the momentum? Bill Shanks is here to explain why we may need to trust the process. Categories: Sports Tags: Dansby Swanson, MLB, nl east, sean-murphy
UPDATE (10:25 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Wednesday night 16-year-old Nathaniel Alexander Elder was pronounced dead by medical staff at Atrium Health Navicent. Further details will be released once they’re available. Call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME if you have any information. UPDATE (10…
City of Warner Robins appoints Interim AdiminstratORCity of Warner RobinsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins held its annual Convention and Visitors Bureau luncheon on Wednesday. The luncheon is in celebration of making Warner Robins as a desirable tourist destination. Marsha Buzzell, Director for the Warner Robins Convention and Visitors Bureau, spoke on what makes the city a good tourist spot….
Miss Georgia Kelsey HollisWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County native and 2022 Miss Georgia Kelsey Hollis is competing this week for the Miss America title, and she already has one win under her belt. Kelsey won the social impact initiative scholarship for her advocacy of autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion. Kelsey says her brother was diagnosed with autism at…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–The Life Enrichment Center in Milledgeville is working with the community to serve coffee with a cause. The non-profit organization gives individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities an opportunity to engage with others in the community. These individuals like Socorro Walker, got the opportunity to live out her dream of being a college student. “I’ve been wanting to go to…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Cox Communications partnered with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to help cleanup the community. On Wednesday, Cox Communications presented the non-profit organization a $2500 grant. The group’s Executive Director says funding will help with beautification and litter cleanup. “We pride ourselves on working with the community and we need community partnerships,” said Executive Director Asha Ellen. “Cooperate partners such as…
Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Florida woman faces multiple charges after being arrested in Monroe County Wednesday morning. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release says that just after 5:30, a deputy observed a Nissan Altima traveling south on I-75 that was “equipped with what appeared to be a fraudulent temporary Florida license plate.” The deputy…
RIDDLEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says a 16-year-old has been charged in connection to a series of commercial burglaries in Riddleville over the last few months. According to WCSO, the juvenile was connected to the following burglaries: Riddleville Save A Lot (Convenience Store) between 09/04/2022-09/05/2022 Riddleville Save A Lot (Convenience Store) on 11/01/2022 Jet Food Store…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in connection to an armed robbery that happened early Wednesday morning at a BP Gas Station. The incident took place at 4977 Mt. Pleasant Church Road around 6:40 a.m.– its reported that the male suspect entered the store brandishing a firearm. After demanding money from the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will bring a line of thunderstorms through Middle Georgia tonight and into tomorrow morning. Today/Tonight The cloudy skies will not budge for Middle Georgia today. Temperatures, however, will gradually climb until they reach their peaks later tonight. In fact, many spots likely will not see their high temperatures until it is almost…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With high school football season over, basketball season is in full swing. Scores for games played on Dec. 13 are below. Boys: Perry beat Westside 65-62. Rutland beat Central 72-66 in overtime. Veterans beat Northside 67-63. Southwest beat Jordan 77-53. Girls: Perry beat Westside 56-48. Central beat Rutland 76-13. Veterans beat Northside 77-27. Northeast beat ACE…
UPDATE (12/13): A man wanted in Fort Valley on multiple felonies is now in custody. On Monday, police sent out a BOLO for your help in finding Keldrick McCrary. He was arrested Tuesday for Smash and Grab Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Pointing or aiming gun or pistol at another. McCrary also has pending…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Community leaders and local hip hop artists came together Tuesday night, at City Hall in downtown Macon to address gun violence. Commissioner Al Tillman hosted an event called “Pass the Mic”. It highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for young people, and promoting unity to prevent violence. Speakers proposed use of resources already available to the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is working to make sure every child in the community wakes up to toys on Christmas day this year. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick is welcoming residents to help in the “Operation Toy Drop” toy drive. Residents can bring unwrapped toys and drop them in Santa’s sleigh at Warner Robins City Hall. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents often want to make sure they get their kids’ photos made with Santa, but there are some things to know if your child is afraid of seeing him for the first time. Psychologists with Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health say children between two and three may be wary of taking photos due to attachment to their…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As many gather with their family for Christmas, the Mentors Project of Bibb County is giving back to those who don’t have a home to go to. The Mentors Project held their annual Christmas party at First Presbyterian Church in Macon on Tuesday for the homeless community. Residents were treated to a Christmas dinner along with…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Northside High School head football coach Chad Alligood, who announced his resignation from that position on Monday, will be the next director of athletics at Jones County High School. Alligood confirmed his next role in a tweet Tuesday night. “Blessed with this great opportunity!” he wrote. “God is good!” No further details are available yet….
The wedge front kept us cloudy and cool today across Middle Georgia, but changes are on the way through the end of the week. Overnight lows will once again fall into the 40s and low 50s with cloudy skies and a light breeze. Through the day Wednesday the wedge will continue to keep us in the clouds, but a warm…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Slightly cooler temperatures and strong breezes will accompany mostly cloudy skies Tuesday afternoon. Today It was once again a cloudy morning across Middle Georgia. It was a little cooler than yesterday morning for most spots, and unlike yesterday it wasn’t really foggy nor was it wet. Shower activity should remain at a minimum today despite the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 5 and Friday, December 9, 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 search…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Demons faced the undefeated Ware County Gators in the GHSA 5A football state championship game. The Demons played in their sixth consecutive state title game and looked to win their third consecutive championship. However, things went differently for the Demons. The Gators took a two-possession lead early into the game and led 24-6…
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– A woman is dead in Bleckley County after being hit by two vehicles. According to Georgia State Patrol, Chedeline Saint Louis was standing in the road on State Route 87 when she was hit by a car. The driver told troopers she was behind another vehicle, when the driver in front of her swerved to miss St….