MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon teenager is in critical condition after being shot Friday night. It happened in the 4100 block of Worsham Avenue just after 6 p.m. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says when deputies arrived on scene, they found a 15-year-old with a gunshot would to the chest. The details leading up to the incident are still under…
Macon-Bibb Sheriff Office deputies saluting during moment of silenceMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department lined Second Street and Mulberry Street during Friday’s 9/11 ceremony. Public servants offered prayers for those who lost their live. Sheriff David Davis spoke about the importance of showing unity “Events going on in this country now that give us…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-Robins Air Force Base gave special honors to a combat hero on Friday, for his actions taken following a terrorist attack. Master Sergeant Mathue Snow of the 78th Security Force Squadron was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his actions during a terrorist attack in Kenya in 2020. Sergeant Snow shared his recognition with those who fought with…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– The Otis Redding Foundation celebrated Friday, after it broke ground on the new Otis Redding Center for the Arts. “This means so much to us we’ve worked so hard, my kids have worked so hard, my coaches, my team, and to finally get here just means the world to us,” said Vice President of the foundation, and daughter…
Museum of Aviation to host inaugural STEM City Expo STEM City ExpoWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Museum of Aviation is looking to immerse children in STEM careers. It’s doing so by hosting its first ever STEM City Expo at the Century of Flight Hangar. Over 20 organizations like Flint Energies, Houston Healthcare and Georgia Power will be set up with a…
DUBLIN, Ga, (41NBC/WMGT)- The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center held 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Friday. As the 21st anniversary of the attacks approach, the medical center held a prayer and moment of silence for those impacted. Executive Director of the medical center, Manuel Davila, said that part of the ceremony is about honoring those lost in the war against terrorism…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College hosted its annual Patriot Day celebration to remember those lost on 9/11 as well as the war on terror. GMC started its annual Patriot Day celebration with an early morning gathering to remember the events of 9/11 and what followed. Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell is the president of GMC and a retired…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department made 4 arrests Wednesday for drug sales. According to WRPD, Narcotics investigators served a search warrant at 311 Woodlawn Avenue around 1 p.m. and arrested 4 people after finding several different drugs. The 4 arrested have charges ranging from Sale of THC, Sale of Psychedelics, Sale of Edible THC, Possession…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place in the early hours of Friday, September 9th, at a Macon gas station. According to BCSO, the incident happened around 2:05 a.m., when 2 male suspects entered the Chevron gas station at 584 Emery Highway and brandished a long rifle, demanding money from…
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FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The week four End Zone Game of the Week features the Peach County Trojans hosting the Jones County Greyhounds. The Jones County Greyhounds opened their season with two solid victories against the Northside Eagles and the Dacula Falcons. But in week three, the Greyhounds had a bit of a hiccup against the Perry Panthers. “We…
UPDATE (9/8) : The woman found dead in a creek near the intersection of Fifth Street and Elm Street on Monday has been identified as 47-year-old Norma Christine Cannon of Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s office says there are no signs of foul play at this time. According to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones, the next of kin has been notified….
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Our End Zone Game of the Week for week four will have a familiar team in action. The Peach County Trojans will host the Jones County Greyhounds, and the Trojans were featured as the away team in week one’s game of the week. The Trojans dominated Baldwin 50-20 in their season opener but fell to…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After a one-point loss to Houston County in their season opener, the Panthers bounced back and dominated Jones County 42-14 in their second game. With Jones County ranked #3 in the 5A, the Panthers earned Georgia High School Football Daily’s “State Team of the Week” after the victory. Since 1959, Perry has won two region titles,…
Warner Robins Police Department partners with the City to create a Part-Time Patrol Officer ProgramPart-Time Patrol Officer ProgramWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins city leaders have created a program to help address a recent increase in crime. The Part-Time Patrol Officer position is designed to help address a shortage in officers the Warner Robins Police Department is experiencing. It’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Alexander II Magnet School in Macon got a special visit Thursday from the state schools superintendent. Superintendent Richard Woods visited the school to connect with students and staff and speak with them about the importance of STEM education. Woods said a focus on science, technology, engineering and math helps students with critical thinking and problem solving…
Clouds have moved in over most of Middle Georgia this evening as our next weather maker sets up to our south. An area of low pressure over the Gulf of Mexico will continue to funnel in moisture to Middle Georgia through the weekend. This will result in periods of heavy rain, potentially gusty winds, and cooler high temperatures. The low…
Dublin City School District adding Metal detectors to all schools Metal detectorsDUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Dublin City School District is making the safety of its students its top priority. The school system purchased eight metal detectors to add to the six it already had. The detectors, which cost $3,500 each, were funded by the Capital Improvement Fund. “We’re in a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center is offering free yoga classes for National Yoga Awareness Month. The Wellness Center in Macon is offering the classes this month to show people the benefits of doing yoga. Each class will be different. Classes include chair yoga, gentle yoga and even coffee yoga. According to the Wellness Center, classes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – “Brave the Shave” is happening nationwide, and the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital is participating. The event challenges people to shave their heads in order to help bring awareness to childhood cancer. A team of stylists from Great Clips visited the hospital Thursday. The hospital has participated in the event since 2014 but did have to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A moving company is partnering with a national organization to give back to the community. Two Men and a Truck in Macon is working with the One Warm Coat campaign to deliver coats for fall and winter. The moving company picked up sixteen pallets of coat donations and delivered them to First Choice Primary care in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beginning later this afternoon a wet pattern will take hold over the Peach State for a few days. Today It was a slightly cooler and drier morning around Middle Georgia to begin our Thursday. A handful of clouds overhead made for decent sunrises, however they were not as pretty as yesterday. A decent amount of sun…
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