Rain and cooler temps settle in for the week

It has been a nice day across Middle Georgia with plenty of sunshine and highs in the upper 80s. The dry weather will be coming to an end on Wednesday as our next weather pattern starts to set up. A combo of mid-level forcing and continued moisture will spark up a few showers and storms through the day. Although we…

Bibb Sheriff’s Office investigating death of 9-month-old child

Investigators were called to the hospital around 4:45 Tuesday afternoon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are investigating the death of an infant Tuesday afternoon. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators were called to the hospital at 4:41 p.m. They were told a 9-month-old had been traveling in a vehicle with her mother and two siblings throughout the day, and that when the family…

City of Perry hosts Black History Month banner contest

The City of Perry is adding a more personalized element to Black History Banners it plans to display in February.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry is adding a more personalized element to Black History Banners it plans to display in February. Residents can submit their artwork on what Black History Month means to them as part of the city’s banner contest. The city will display the artwork on banners along Courtney Hodges Boulevard next year. Senior communications…

Mercer University receives grant to help autism patients

Mercer University wants to make sure families in rural communities get more resources for kids with autism.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University wants to make sure families in rural communities get more resources for kids with autism. Mercer School of Medicine in Macon and Savannah received a grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH). $142,500 will be awarded each year for up to three years. According to Mercer University, the funding will be used to…

Monkeypox vaccine available in Middle Georgia

The North Central Health District is now offering the monkeypox vaccine at two locations.

Credit: MGNWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North Central Health District is now offering the monkeypox vaccine at two locations. The vaccine is available at the Houston County Health Department and the Baldwin County Health Department. It’s given out in a two-shot distribution similar to the Covid-19 vaccine. The health district currently reports 11 cases of monkeypox in its area….

Community garden keeping residents active

Atrium Health Navicent's Carlyle Senior Living Center is getting residents active with a garden run by residents.

Carlyle community gardenMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent’s Carlyle Senior Living Center is getting residents active with a garden run by residents. The garden started three years ago as a way for residents to stay healthy mentally and physically. Tommy Goings, a resident at Carlyle Senior Living Community, says there’s a sense of pride in growing your own food….

YKK $125M expansion into Macon on its way

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A $125 million business expansion is on its way to Bibb County. Governor Kemp announced Tuesday that YKK AP America Inc. will be expanding to include a new manufacturing facility and additional machinery and equipment in Bibb County. The new facility will create 100 new jobs in addition to the 250 jobs YKK AP already supports in…

Macon man charged with aggravated assault after shooting and chase at Harrison Rd Walmart

(41NBC/WMGT) — A 66-year-old man has been charged with 3 counts of aggravated assault in connection to an incident that happened on Wilson Road in early August. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s office, the incident in question happened at 11:37 a.m. on August 9th, where there was an encounter between Kenneth Thomas Cravey and 3 other individuals, all male,…

One more day of sun before clouds and rain return

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny skies will continue to dominate Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today Skies around Middle Georgia were clear heading into the sunrise hours, but a number of low level clouds filled in as temperatures reached their low point. We will continue to see those clouds clear out as we approach lunchtime, and mostly sunny skies will take…

Morning Business Report: MamaRoo swings and rockers recalled after baby death

More than 2 million MamaRoo swings and rockers are being recalled after the strangulation death of a 1o-month-old and close call involving another child. Dodge will discontinue its challenger and charger muscle cars next year. The company plans to transition to electric vehicles. McDonald’s has kicked off a recruitment drive to hire more over-50s. This is due to the labor…

The Macon Touchdown Club previews its 7th Annual Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic

The 7th Annual Macon Touchdown Club Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic will take place Saturday, August 20, at Mercer University.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Touchdown Club met at Mercer University to preview its 7th Annual Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic. The four teams participating this season include the Northeast Raiders, the Mary Persons Bulldogs, the Northside Eagles and the Jones County Greyhounds. This will be the Raiders, Bulldogs and Greyhounds first time competing in the Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic,…

Staying dry Tuesday ahead of a rainy week

We get one dry day before the week turns soggy for Middle Georgia. The good news is that rain will keep temps cooler than normal.

We had an excellent weekend of dry weather for Middle Georgia, but storms this evening are just a starter for what will be a wet week. Tuesday will perhaps be the only exception, with just a chance of a passing shower. Otherwise Tuesday should be pleasant and partly cloudy with highs in the 90s. Wednesday will usher in a wet…

Porcelain protester leaves strong message for Fort Valley leaders

A toilet was placed outside Fort Valley City Hall over the weekend with a message to the mayor and city council: "Get off your butt and do something."

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a protest that was flushed away almost as soon as it was noticed. It was business as usual outside of Fort Valley City Hall Monday. You’d never know a toilet was sitting outside it over the weekend. The toilet had a message for Mayor Jeffery Lundy and Fort Valley City Council: “Get off…

Senator Jon Ossoff announces insulin price cap for senior citizens

Insulin prices for senior citizens will soon be capped at $35 per month.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Insulin prices for senior citizens will soon be capped at $35 per month. Senator Jon Ossoff was in Macon at the Elaine Lucas Senior Center Monday to make the announcement. He says starting next year, seniors who need insulin won’t have to pay more than $35 per month for the life-saving medication. Senator Ossoff says the legislation…

Milledgeville hosting first ‘Summer Sips’ contest

A drink contest is underway in downtown Milledgeville and will continue through the end of August.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A drink contest is underway in downtown Milledgeville and will continue through the end of August. The contest, called “Milledgeville Summer Sips,” was created as a joint effort between Visit Milledgeville and Milledgeville Main Street as a way to promote the local food and drink industry. 13 businesses are participating, each with their own specialty off-menu…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports increase in illegal door-to-door sales

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is receiving more calls regarding illegal door-to door activity.

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reporting an increase in illegal door-to-door sales illegal door-to-door salesMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is receiving more calls regarding illegal door-to door activity. The sheriff’s office says it’s happening all over the county. According to Captain George Meadows with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the sheriff’s office gets at least one call…

Mom to Mom: Potty training

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today, on Mom to Mom, we have some super helpful potty training tips. As a parent, you know potty training can be super stressful at times. Today we have some helpful ideas you can try to smooth things over with your kids! Up first, we have the color changing potty magic. And it’s basically just that. I don’t…

Ask Angi: Back to school home organization

(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…

Fun in the sun continues to begin the new week.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Conditions in Middle Georgia are remaining dry and pleasant behind last week’s cold front. Today It was a pleasant morning to begin our Monday around Middle Georgia. Temperatures were in the upper 60s and lower 70s with dew points in the mid 60s, making for a drier morning. There were a few high level clouds moving…

Morning Business Report: Average American paying $717 a month due to inflation

A new analysis shows inflation costing Americans $717 a month. Higher prices have already cost Americans $8,607 over the past year. Wells Fargo plans a major retreat from the mortgage business. The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline plummeted 45 cents over three weeks. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: gasoline, inflation, Jane King, Morning Business Report, wells fargo

Alleged domestic dispute ends with Macon man dead

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An alleged domestic dispute turned deadly this weekend in the 1300 block of Woodliff Street. It happened Sunday morning just before 1:30 am. The male victim, 45-year-old Deondra Fitchett, was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Coroner Leon Jones. Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators took the suspect, 27-year-old Tashanie Marie Negron into custody…

Motorcyclist killed in Riverside Drive accident

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision in the 2800 block of Riverside Drive. It happened Saturday night around 7:48p.m.. It was reported that a motorcycle collided with a vehicle, while headed south on Riverside Drive. The motorcyclist let go of the motorcycle and then slid into the northbound lanes of travel….

Northeast vs Westside and Rutland vs Howard scrimmage highlights

The first game of the regular season is Rutland hosting Towers on August 18.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With high school football’s regular season a week away, several teams were in action today getting some final gameplay reps. The Northeast Raiders took on the Westside Seminoles while the Rutland Hurricanes faced the Howard Huskies. Highlights are above. The Hurricanes begin the 2022 regular season by hosting Towers on Thursday, August 18. The Seminoles face…

Dry air returns for the weekend

There is an end to the stormy days in sight as a cold front moves through by Saturday afternoon. Lower humidity keeps rain chances low Sunday

We are once again dealing with a stormy evening in Middle Georgia, but we are so close to some dry weather. A cold front is dropping into the area tonight, bringing drier air with it for the weekend. Still expect to see some fog and clouds to start Saturday as well as an isolated shower. As the front slowly pushes…