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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny skies will give way to scattered clouds and storms again this afternoon and evening. Today Following a night of heavy widespread rain for much of Middle Georgia we began today on a humid note. Skies overhead were mostly clear, however during the sunrise hours fog filled in across much of the region as temperatures reached…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrests two teens in connection to a June deadly shooting. Deputies arrested a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old in connection with the death investigation of 59-year-old Freddie Crowell. Investigators say on June 14, 2022, Crowell was shot at the Supa Suds car wash located at 590 PioNono Avenue. Crowell later died at…
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Bert Brown of the Brentwood War Eagles. Coach Brown has a lot to say about his championship team. Hear how the War Wagles are adapting to a new offense. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bert Brown, Bill Shanks, Brentwood War Eagles, Coach’s Corner, high…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For the first time in its history, the Cochran-Bleckley Recreation Department hosted its first fastpitch softball world series in conjunction with Dixie Softball. “We were awarded this tournament two years ago. You have to go through a presentation process and that sort of thing,” said the director of recreation Andy Brand. “We went to Chattanooga and…
It has been a busy weather day for many of us in Middle Georgia, with strong storms firing up this evening. Most of our storm activity stayed east of I-75, but brought some heavy rain to most spots that saw thunderstorms. Although the airport in Macon didn’t record much rainfall, our radar estimated total is around 1.6″ with some places…
Bibb County Students head back to schoolFirst Day of school for Bibb County StudentsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students in Bibb County went back to class on Wednesday. We visited Bruce Elementary School, where we saw nothing but smiles and excitement to start the new school year. Principal Kizzie Lott says she’s ready to start the year strong. “Our theme is…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center celebrate WWII Nurse turning 108WWII Nurse turning 108DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former U.S. Army nurse is turning 108 years old. The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center held a special celebration for 2nd Lt. Meta P. Monteleon Wednesday. According to the VA, Monteleon is the oldest living WWII nurse. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local News,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Maj. General John Healy is the newest commander of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command, which is comprised of more than 74,000 airmen and civilians. A change of command ceremony took place Wednesday at the Museum of Aviation. Healy was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday night. He’ll take over following the Retirement of Lt. General…
(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Lottery has reached a milestone in generating money for education in Georgia. Governor Brian Kemp says that the Georgia Lottery has raised $25 billion for education in the state of Georgia since its inception in 1993. The funds go towards supporting early learning and higher education through the HOPE scholarship. The Georgia Lottery says that more…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Forsyth Police Chief, Eddie Harris, is planning to submit his retirement. According to City Manager, Janice Hall, Harris told Hall Friday, July 29th, that he would be submitting his retirement, though as of Wednesday August 3rd, he still hasn’t done so. Major Daniels is in charge of the police department while the City of Forsyth…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us how he captured his shadow! Using a glow in the dark board, Lindsey puts his hand on the board and turns off the lights. The board glows except for where his hand is because his hand is opaque meaning light can’t travel through it. When Lindsey lifts his hand up he reveals…
Pregnant mothers in Georgia can now get tax credits for unborn children, according to the state’s Revenue Department. CNN reports that it’s part of the state’s heartbeat abortion law, which recognizes a fetus as a life as soon as a heartbeat is detected. The state’s Revenue Department also said this: “In light of the June 24, 2022, U.S. Supreme Court…
KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Department of Transportation crews locate a body in a ditch in Crawford County. According to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, the crews were cutting grass around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. And they discovered the body of a man in a ditch along Highway 341 North between Highway 42 North and Old 341 West. The Georgia Bureau…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a morning crash involving a pedestrian. Officers say the crash happened around 4:30 Wednesday morning, in the 400 block of Watson Blvd. An investigation shows, a man was standing in the inside eastbound lane when he was hit by a Dodge Charger traveling east on Watson Blvd. The…