MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods are just some legends who have captured a U.S. Amateur championship. And now, Mercer golfer and Macon native Jay Spivey has a chance to add his name to that prestigious list at the 122nd U.S. Amateur. “It’s just an opportunity that I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid,…
We have been seeing scattered storms across Middle Georgia for much of the day today, with a few more possible overnight. Tuesday morning we will be waking up to some patchy fog and low cloud cover before the sun returns to heat us up. Highs will be warming to the mid and low 90s by the afternoon with scattered showers…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Buffington’s employees experienced a scary situation early Saturday morning while they were closing down the restaurant. The electrical panel caught fire, and thanks to a quick acting employee, the fire was contained in minutes. Buffington’s owner Mike Hufstetler says a lot of things went right that morning, and he’s thankful the situation wasn’t much worse. “Luckily the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You may have noticed a new photo booth on the corner of Second and Poplar Streets in downtown Macon. The booth made its debut on July 27, just before Bragg Jam. The booth was made made possible by a collaboration between Fall Line Brewing and NewTown Macon. Director of Place for NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins, says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The parking meters in downtown Macon are undergoing some upgrades. You may have seen signs on the meters recently asking you to use the Passport parking app or ppprk.com to pay for parking. According to Assistant Director for the Urban Development Authority, Robert Stephens, the meters have been experiencing receiver issues due to the shutdown of…
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach John Abernathy of the Tattnall Trojans. The Trojans had a great season last year under coach Abernathy, but now they face a challenge in a tougher region.
St. Joseph’s celebrating 150 years of education150 years of educationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Macon is celebrating 150 years of educating children. The school is also celebrating the start of a brand new school year. The school was established in 1872 and has kept a lot of its traditions while also incorporating new ones. For example,…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Today, we are making paint drip flower pots, which is a super fun activity for your kids to do over the summer and they make really cool gifts as well! All you need are some flower pots, which you can get at any store, acrylic paint, and some tape, maybe some seeds and a flower to put in…
(41NBC/WMGT) — If you have school-aged children, you know how hectic back-to-school can be. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to give us her top tips for organizing your home before the school year. “Start the school year off right by decluttering and organizing your kids’ most used spaces,” said Carson “Think about their rooms, their…
The Labor Department says the U.S. added 528 thousand jobs in July, much more than expected. Florida is warning tourists of fake vacation rentals. FBI data shows nearly 12 thousand people reported losing $350 thousand dollars due to these types of scams in 2021. A mattress brand is hiring for a position where sleeping on the job is not just…
Joshua Jerome Russell (Johnson County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (8/6): The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office identified the man they saw fired shots into the air just outside of Lovett Stadium during a football game Friday night. An updated news release says 27-year-old Joshua Jerome Russell of Dublin was taken into custody and is charged with felony aggravated assault (multiple counts), felony possession…
(File: August 2022) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office released photos of the suspects and the car they were driving Friday night. Both suspects are in their 20s. One was described as being tall and slender and the other was described as being short and heavyset.UPDATE (8/6): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office released photos Saturday of the suspects and the…
830 High hosts inaugural art showArt ShowMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — 830 High in downtown Macon is hosting its first art show featuring three local artists. Artists Anna Richards, Erin Hawkins and Rudy Mendes are all active in the Macon art scene. They also work in the workspace of the 830 High building. A new exhibit gives them the opportunity to showcase…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U.S. Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) spent some time with farmers in Middle Georgia this week. Tuesday, he toured farms in both Bleckley and Twiggs Counties. Representative Scott was briefed on the research being done by both UGA extension and local farmers to help with disease management and yield production. Scott says the research allows farmers to…
THOMASTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Georgia school bus driver is dead following a morning crash in Upson County. According to the Thomaston-Upson County Schools Facebook page, the crash involved a utility truck. Three students were also on the bus when the crash happened just before 7:00 Friday morning on Logtown Road. According to the Facebook post, the bus driver died…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We will continue to see opportunities for storms during the afternoon and evening over the weekend. Today We had a number of thin wispy clouds overhead to begin our Friday which made for some spectacular sunrises. Those will be with us much of the day, but they are now allowing for plenty of sunshine as we…
CVS Health plans to make a move into primary care. The company says they will buy or start a business that provides primary health care from physicians. Department of Transportation proposes new rules to better protect travelers in case their flight is delayed and canceled. Company Magna is integrating technology that can embed lighting into the surface body panels that…
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Jarmarcus Johnson of the Rutland Hurricanes. After a rough 1-8 season last year, coach Johnson has a plan to get the Hurricanes on track and winning. Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high school football, Jarmarcus Johnson, rutland hurricanes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Historic Douglass Theatre in Macon awards its first HBCU Arts Series College Scholarship. The HBCU Arts Series Committee announced the award winners on July 27th. Scholarships went to two Peach County High School graduates. Finalist Eddie Davis, Jr. received a $5,000 award. He plans to major in Mechanical Engineering at Fort Valley State University this…
The Braves have made a sweep in their deadline trades. Alex Anthopoulos has reinforced the bullpen and the bats heading into October. Déjà vu, anyone? Bill Shanks takes a look at the new names and how they will solidify the offense and defense. Categories: Sports Tags: Alex Anthopoulos, Atlanta Braves, MLB
Samsung launched its Self-Repair program. Checking kids’ and teens’ cyber platforms looks toanbe a important key this school year. Apple Plans to the delay launch of iPad OS16. Pedestrians are finding quicker ways to prevent catastrophe. Categories: Tech Report Tags: apple, cyber, samsung, Wall street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Walmart wants to make sure students have the resources they need as they return to the classroom. At the Harrison Road location, Walmart donated five bicycles to Unity-N-Community for its Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program. The bikes will go to children at a future Rhyme Against Crime event. This event is part of the organization’s outreach…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District has a new cell phone policy in place as students return to the classroom. This school year, students are allowed to have a personally owned electronic device at school, but it must be out of sight and turned off during the school day. According to the new policy, personally owned electronic…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District names its 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year. Bridgett Hunt received the honor during the district’s opening session event. Hunt teaches seventh grade social studies at Thomson Middle School. Hunt says she believes that when teachers nurture a sense of hope, they optimize the potential for student success. “I truly have…