MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Heard Elementary School celebrated International Dot Day Thursday by showing off some art work. Dot Day started with a book titled The Dot. It’s a story of an art teacher looking to motivate a student who felt they couldn’t draw. Heard Elementary art teacher Tracy Wheeler says when students are nervous about art, it’s best to…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people were arrested early Sunday on September 11th, when Washington County Deputies made contact with a suspicious vehicle parked at a church on Highway 231 in Davisboro. According to WCSO, 2 people were sitting in the vehicle when deputies made contact- while speaking with them, deputies noticed a drone hovering over their heads carrying a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure is keeping the sunshine over Middle Georgia this week. Today It was another mild morning around Middle Georgia as clear skies and temperatures in the lower 60s began the day. We will continue to see sunny skies all afternoon with only a couple of clouds developing. No rain is expected. Highs will reach the…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The End Zone Game of the Week features a first-ever battle between the ACE Gryphons and the Northeast Raiders. The Raiders are coming off their best season in program history, going 9-4 and falling in the 2A state quarterfinals. But this season, the Raiders haven’t had the best of luck as they have started the season…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 33-year-old man is in stable condition at the hospital after being shot Wednesday night on Montpelier Avenue. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened just before 9 o’clock at M&M Groceries, located at 2760 Montpelier Avenue. Witnesses told investigators people were standing outside the store when a dark-colored vehicle drove by and…
It was another gorgeous day across Middle Georgia, from the start in the 50s to the mid 80s and sunshine this afternoon. Overnight it won’t be quite as chilly across the area, but lows will still fall into the low 60s. Thursday brings another sunny day to the southeast with highs in the mid 80s and low humidity. The forecast…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is hosting its 30th annual Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration this weekend. This will be the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic the park has hosted the event in-person. The celebration will feature traditional cultural crafts, storytelling and educational programs to celebrate southeastern Native American culture. The park’s superintendent, Carla Beasley, says…
Forsyth Fire Chief retiring after 11 years in the positionForsyth Fire DepartmentFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Forsyth Fire Department is saying goodbye to a long time employee and leader. Fire Chief David Herndon is retiring September 30. We sat down to speak with him about his accomplishments in the position. Fire Chief Herndon says it was time to head to…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center is now offering a new service to its patients. The center held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday to announce it will now offer medical oncology services. Medical Director Dr. Paul Dale says the service will help provide better care for patients. “This is just one more aspect that allows…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency is hosting an emergency preparedness fair this weekend. The fair will offer personal safety and health items, Covid testing, first aid demonstrations and pet micro-chipping. It will also offer a bit of fun with fire truck tours and firefighter gear races. Macon-Bibb EMA Administrative Officer Moranda Guy says being prepared for…
Monroe County Fire Department reporting one person dead after a porch fireMonroe County Fatal FireUPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim of Wednesday’s fire as 63-year-old Joanne Turner of Forsyth. FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — One person is dead following a deadly fire in Monroe County Wednesday. According to the Monroe County Fire Department, the call came in…
TOOMSBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Toomsboro is holding an Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk this weekend to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. The walk, set for Saturday, will begin at Toomsboro City Park at 8 a.m. Visitors will also be able to talk to healthcare professionals, and the Macon Museum of Arts and Science will put on an animal education…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure will keep sunny skies around Middle Georgia for the next several days. Today It was the coolest morning of the week for Middle Georgians. Temperatures around the region were mainly in the upper 50s to kick the morning off, however some spots got as low as 54 degrees while some were as warm as…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After falling to the Auburn Tigers 42-16, the Mercer Bears had a bye week to allow them time to prepare for their first Southern Conference game of the season. Against Auburn, the Bears gave up 285 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns while picking off the Tigers twice and holding them to just over 200 passing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Week five of high school football has quickly approached, and the End Zone Game of the Week features a Macon battle between the ACE Gryphons and the Northeast Raiders. The Gryphons are undefeated in year one under head coach Keith Hatcher as ACE is 4-0, making this the best start to a season in the program’s five-year…
We had a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine and low humidity, and this is just the start for what will be a nice week. Tomorrow will be a cool start in the area with lows falling into the upper 50s. Through the day we will be warming into the mid 80s thanks to clear skies and full sunshine. We…
Ernest Johnson Jr. and Sandra Annette Butts (Washington County Sheriff’s Office)SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man and woman were arrested Tuesday after two homes were raided following a several months long investigation into illegal drug sales. 49-year-old Ernest Johnson Jr. of Sandersville is charged with two counts of trafficking in cocaine, and 66-year-old Sandra Annette Butts of Sandersville is charged…
Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion undergoing conservation processGeorgia’s Old Governor’s MansionMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re driving past the Old Governor’s Mansion in Milledgeville, you’ll notice construction happening. The mansion is undergoing extensive external conservation. The process is done every 10 years to help preserve its look from 1839. Conservation includes repainting shutters and trim and a lime wash. This doesn’t affect…
Baldwin County Fire Department extends hours of operation for fire station 4Baldwin County Fire DepartmentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you live on the south side of Baldwin County, you’ll likely see a quicker firefighter response time. That’s because the Baldwin County Fire Department has extended Fire Station 4’s hours of operation. Firefighters are called out to a call about four…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon announced the winners of its Downtown Diversity Initiative Tuesday. Tedra Huston, Geleesa Denta, Materra Drafts, Shabrea Duffy, Dr. Anissa Jones and Deon Aiken were named winners. Each winner received $5,000 to start or expand their business courtesy of Wells Fargo. The program is a 10-week training program designed to attract African American business owners…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 23-year-old woman was shot and killed in Baldwin County on Monday, and a man is now charged with murder. According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Baldwin County deputies and officers with Milledgeville Police responded to Atrium Health Baldwin in reference to a female gunshot victim. The victim, 23-year-old Shani King, was later pronounced dead…