MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded over $90,000 thanks to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety’s H.E.A.T. grant. BCSO is one of 21 law enforcement agencies that are receiving money for the Federal 2023 Fiscal year from the Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T) grant. The total of the BCSO’s grant is $90,620.86. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College held the final part to its reproductive rights event on Tuesday. The event showcased a completed mural all about reproductive rights. The mural was a collaborated effort by the college and local artist Erin Hawkins also known as “Mama Hawk Draws”. Hawkins painted the initial design while students, faculty, staff and alumnae helped paint…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More jobs are about to become available in Macon now that a manufacturing plant is expanding. Nichiha USA’s Macon plant, which opened in 2006, is about to benefit from a $150 million investment to implement advanced technologies and processes, which will also add an additional 500,000 square feet to the Macon campus. This expansion will help…
Rent gains are starting to slow in many parts of the U.S. Unilever recalled popular brands of aerosol dry shampoo, including Dove, due to a contaminate with a chemical called benzene that can cause cancer. Three in five Americans think their pet is smarter than the average person. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: Dove, Jane King, Morning Business Report,…
(41NBC/WMGT) — From routine lawn care to landscape redesign, there’s no shortage of outdoor projects to do this fall. Joshua Belcher, owner of Liberty Landscaping and pro at Angi, is here to walk us through this season’s top landscaping projects. “Fall is a really great time to plant just about anything,” says Belcher “So, if you want to be able…
MACON, Georgia ( 41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front arriving tonight will bring some thunderstorms to Middle Georgia. Today Clear skies greeted Middle Georgia to begin our Tuesday, and they should stick with us into the lunchtime hours. Clouds will begin to move in from the west as we roll through the afternoon with thin upper-level clouds arriving before the thicker…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With the conclusion of high school football’s week 10 action, the Macon Touchdown Club announced its three players of the week. The first Co-back of the Week is Neico Sandifer, a junior wide receiver from Rutland. Sandifer had five catches for 179 yards and four touchdowns in the Hurricane’s game against ACE Academy. The second Co-back…
Carson Harris Parke, Mohamed Diallo, Dequwan O’Neal Richards and Xavian D’onte Fluellen. UPDATE (10 p.m.): WRPD identified the four suspects arrested in connection with Monday’s shooting as Carson Harris Parke, Mohamed Diallo, Dequwan O’Neal Richards and Xavian D’onte Fluellen. All four face the following charges: Aggravated Assault Reckless Conduct Firearm Possession During Crime Obstruction of Officer Fleeing/Attempt to Elude a…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center responds to reportReportMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Jon Ossoff is working to cut down a huge backlog of records requests at Veterans Affairs offices across the country. Veterans are often required to present their military records to access care and benefits. Senator Ossoff met with veterans at the VA clinic in Macon on Monday to…
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Environmental Protection Agency will soon be taking samples at the site of the old landfill in the Powersville area of Peach County. The 15-acre site is located north of the intersection of Georgia Highway 49 and Newell Road in Powersville. During an inspection in 1972, it was determined that the site was being used…
It has been a nice few days in Middle Georgia with sunshine and highs in the 80s, but rain is on the way Tuesday night. After a day of increasing clouds and highs in the 80s, a cold front will approach the area by late Tuesday. This front will bring a line of thunderstorms, some of which could be strong….
CHAUNCEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Eastman man faces several charges, including felony murder, following the shooting death of 41-year-old Sherrie Hutto of Eastman. A Georgia Bureau of Investigation news release says 65-year-old Donald Wayne Kuni of Eastman was arrested on October 18 and charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and…
City of Forsyth seeing changes in several Public Safety rolesPublic SafetyFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Forsyth’s public safety sectors are transitioning into a new era of leadership. One of those changes happened recently with the swearing in of a new fire chief. Kevin Bunn took on the position on October 1. He was previously a training chief for…
21st Century Partnership putting together care packages for the deployed men and women of Robins Air Force Base 21st Century PartnershipWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The holidays can be tough times for the deployed men and and women at Robins Air Force Base. That’s why the Warner Robins organization known as 21st Century Partnership is giving back. The organization is putting…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Today on Mom to Mom, we are making a cute, spooky Halloween decoration for your bathroom. Today we are making DIY Halloween soap bottles that are super cute for your bathroom or you can gift them. All you’re going to need are some soap bottles, we recommend choosing clear bottles. You’re going to get the ring spiders and…
MACON, Georgia ( 41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover will begin to increase in Middle Georgia today as a new storm system approaches. Today As the final week of October begins a new weather pattern will be taking over Middle Georgia. Clouds are moving in from the west ahead of a cold front that will tomorrow night. Today we will see plenty…
(41NBC/WMGT) — When thinking about how to increase the value of your home, kitchen remodels and roof replacements are probably the first projects that come to mind. However, you don’t need to spend weeks or months renovating to increase the value of your home. In today’s Ask Angi segment, Mallory Micetich shares easy home projects that have high ROIs. “Looking…
Employee contribution limit for 401K plans will jump $2,000 to $22,500 for 2023, the largest increase ever in terms of dollars and percentage. Pasta company Barilla under scrutiny for customers alleging false advertising. Over half of U.S. workers surveyed by Qualtrics want to work overtime or get extra shifts to make more money as cost-of-living increases. Categories: Featured, Morning…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Warner Robins Police are investigating a Sunday night shooting that left one woman injured. According to a news release posted late Sunday evening, officers responded to 209 Carrol Drive in reference to a shots fired call. They found 20-year-old Jaylia Green with a gunshot wound. Police believe the location was the target of a drive-by shooting….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles welcomed the Mount de Sales Cavaliers to Eagle Field on Friday night. The Eagles (5-3, 0-2) had lost two in a row after losing to John Milledge last week, 21-14. The Cavaliers (2-5, 0-2) had lost five in a row after losing to Tattnall 41-13 last week. Tucker Sargent has the highlights: Categories:…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach County Trojans welcomed the Upson-Lee Knights to Trojan Stadium on Friday night. The Trojans (4-3, 1-0 in 2-AAA) beat Mary Persons 35-18 last week. The Knights (4-4, 2-0 in 2-AAA) had won four games in a row. Bill Shanks has the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, high school…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Gryphons visited the Rutland Hurricanes at Ed DeFore Sports Complex Friday. The Hurricanes (4-3, 2-2 in 2-AA) beat Jordan last week and were having their best season since 2013. The Gryphons (6-1, 3-1 in 2-AA) had won two in a row after a 32-6 win over Central last week. Here are the highlights: Categories:…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings went on the road to play the John Milledge Trojans on Friday night in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Trojans (7-0, 1-0) beat Stratford last week and had won 43 games in a row. The Vikings (2-5, 1-0) beat Mount de Sales two weeks ago to open region…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons hosted the Eagle’s Landing Golden Eagles in Week 10 of The End Zone. The Demons (3-4, 2-1 in 2-AAAAA) had won two region games in a row and were ranked #9 in 5A by the AJC. The Golden Eagles had lost all four meetings against Warner Robins. Check out the highlights…