Rain chances are down for today

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain chances are lower this afternoon while Georgia awaits tomorrow’s cold front. Today Cloud cover will dominate the Peach State once again this afternoon. Highs will climb into the mid to upper 80s with a very slim possibility that a spot may reach 90. The wind will be quite breeze from the southeast as it comes…

Morning Business Report: FTC investigates whether merger contributed to baby formula shortage

The FTC is investigating whether mergers in the baby formula industry contributed to the current shortage. The typical car you’ll find on the street is getting older, averaging 12.2 years on average. Ford Motor will pay $19 million to resolve allegations it falsely advertised real-world fuel economy and payload capacity for hybrids and pickup trucks. Record-high levels of Americans leaving…

Atlanta woman charged with DUI, vehicular homicide, and more after traffic collision leaves man dead

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic collision that took place just after 6 p.m. at Monroe Street on Georgia Avenue left a Lizella man dead. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 33 year-old Tiffany Sayers of Atlanta was driving a Nissan Frontier with her 6 year-old daughter present in the vehicle on Monroe  Street. Sayers failed to stop at…

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority teaches elementary students importance of saving

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated visited Alexander II Math and Science Magnet school as a part of their Wee Savers program. Started in the late 1980s, the program teaches young students about money management. Students from Alexander II received apple-shaped banks from MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union, where for more than two weeks students saved…

Election Analysis: NBC’s Chuck Todd looks ahead to November as Georgia primary races take shape

41NBC Anchor Shelby Coates received some election insight from Todd

MACON, Georgia (41NBC.WMGT) – With several key races on the ballot, all eyes are on Georgia this Primary Election Day. Heading into Tuesday, 41NBC Anchor Shelby Coates received some election insight from NBC News Political Director and moderator for Meet the Press Chuck Todd. Todd shares his take on Georgia’s race for governor and the U.S. Senate seat up for…

Kevin Soine returns to the Macon Bacon as the head coach

Macon Bacon begin their season on Thursday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon’s opening night is four days away, and a familiar face is leading the team this season. Former Bacon assistant coach Kevin Soine returns to Macon, this time as the head coach. Soine was a part of the 2020 staff during the Bacon’s championship season. Last year, he led Holly Springs to its first-ever…

Some strong storms possible Tuesday

It was a stormy day in Middle Georgia, as a low pressure system pushed north from the Gulf of Mexico. This system brought heavy rain and some gusty winds to the area, but has since pushed out. A few showers will be possible overnight, but storm activity should be done for the evening. Tuesday will be another warm and muggy…

MTA adds new stops to give over 5,000 residents access to its services

MTA made the announcement on Monday, stating the 'Bellevue Route' will now become 'Bellevue Kroger,' effective June 1.

Photo of MTA logoMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb Transit Authority is making changes to one of its bus routes. This will give access to more than 5,000 residents in north Macon. MTA made the announcement on Monday, stating the ‘Bellevue Route’ will now become ‘Bellevue Kroger,’ effective June 1. The route will include new stops on Zebulon Road, the Rescue Mission of…

New boutique hotel coming to downtown Macon

Newtown Macon and the Moonhanger Group have partnered to bring the Woodward Hotel to downtown Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Newtown Macon and the Moonhanger Group have partnered to bring the Woodward Hotel to downtown Macon. The hotel, which will feature a literature theme, will consist of nine rooms and a bar. Each room will have an assortment of books as well as spaces to write and read. The hotel will be located on Second Street….

Houston County Schools hands out mental health first aid kits to students and teachers

Houston County Schools, Project Aware and Mental Health First Aid partnered to make mental health first aid kits for students and teachers to go home with this summer. 

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s the last week of school, and it’s also near the end of Mental Health Awareness Month.  That’s why Houston County Schools, Project Aware and Mental Health First Aid partnered to make mental health first aid kits for students and teachers to go home with this summer.  Tangela Brice, Project Aware Coordinator for Houston County…

Jones County man arrested in child sexual exploitation case

GBI agents executed a residential search warrant May 17th

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cyber tips lead to the arrest of a Jones County man in an on-going sexual exploitation of children investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 50-year-old David Allen Dillard of Macon. Dillard faces the following charges: Two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Possession of Child Pornography) Two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Distribution of…

Venue management team approved for Macon amphitheater project

Construction at the Macon Mall site started February 2022

Amphitheater construction moving forwardAmphitheaterMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon amphitheater project now has a management team that promises to bring the venue to life. The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA) voted unanimously to approve OVG360 for the job. OVG360 is the current management company for the Macon Coliseum and Macon City Auditorium. “The UDA is looking forward to working…

Middle Georgia doctor reacts to FDA’s approval of Covid-19 booster shots for children 5-11

The USDA recently approved  the Pfizer Covid vaccine booster for children ages 5 to 11.

Atrium Health NavicentAtrium Health NavicentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FDA recently approved the Pfizer Covid vaccine booster for children ages 5 to 11. People who receive an initial vaccine and booster are 90% immune to to Covid, according to Chief Clinical Officer for Atrium Health Navicent, Dr. Sandy Duke. Dr. Duke says he’s confident in the vaccine. “We know that…

Governor Brian Kemp makes final campaign push ahead of election day

Georgians are paying close attention to the Republican Primary in the race for governor.

Governor Brian Kemp makes push for voters ahead of election nightGovernor Brian KempMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgians are paying close attention to the Republican primary in the race for governor. Governor Brian Kemp’s main challenger is former Senator David Perdue. In a final campaign push Monday, Governor Kemp held a virtual meeting to discuss what makes him stand out. “I’m…

TECH BYTE: Kids Orders

(41NBC/WMGT) —A lot of technology is so easy to use nowadays, even a toddler can do it! That was the case recently in Kingsville, Texas, when a two-year-old made a pretty big food order, using his mom’s smartphone. Let’s see how you can keep something like this from happening to you. Kelsey Golden thought her two-year-old son Barrett was just…

Mom to Mom: Lava Lamps

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today, we are making a lava lamp in a bag! This is a really good sensory toy, especially for babies and toddlers. So here’s what you’re going to need: A gallon-sized ziplock bag and some oil (It can either be cooking oil or baby oil).Then you’re going to need watercolor paint, watercolor is very important because  water and…

Ask Angi: Garage Storage Made Easy

(41NBC/WMGT) — Your garage isn’t doing you much good if it takes you ages just to find your trusty hammer or bike pump. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk us through her guide to garage storage. “If you want to make the most out of your garage, start by coming up with a storage…

Riverside Burger King robbed

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man they say robbed a Burger King at gunpoint. According to a press release it happened just after 10:00 p.m.  Sunday at the Burger King, located at 853 Riverside Drive. It was reported that a male subject entered the store with a gun and demanded money from…

Fort Valley Police Department needs help finding murder suspect

Police are looking for 26-year-old Tyler Jones. He's wanted for murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Fort Valley Police Department needs your help in finding a murder suspect. Police are looking for 26-year-old Tyler Jones. He’s wanted for murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Jones is 5’6 and weighs around 150 pounds. If you have any information or know where he is, call…

‘Late Night Basketball League’ aims to steer kids away from crime

A program aimed at getting kids active and away from crime is taking place in Macon.

crime prevention programLate Night Basketball LeagueMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A program aimed at getting kids active and away from crime is taking place in Macon. The Community Empowerment Center started its ‘Late Night Basketball League’  last week. It’s all part of the center’s crime intervention program, which is part of Macon-Bibb’s Macon Violence Prevention Initiative. The program will be held every…

Macon Law Enforcement Foundation holds annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony

The Macon Law Enforcement Foundation held its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony Friday.

Annual Peace officers Memorial DayNational Police WeekMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — In light of National Police Week, the Macon Law Enforcement Foundation held its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony Friday. Law enforcement and firefighters honored 34 men and women who died in the line of duty. The ceremony included the ringing of a bell and laying flowers next to monuments at…

Wesleyan College names 26th president

We now know the name of Wesleyan College's 26th president. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— We now know the name of Wesleyan College’s 26th president.  The college formally introduced President-Elect Meaghan Blight Friday. Blight comes from Huron University College, which is a small liberal arts college in London, Ontario Canada. She spent thirteen years as an executive in higher education and also served as Huron’s Vice President of University Growth and Chief…