Burst pipes, overflowing toilets and power outages– surprises can be fun, but not when they come in the form of a home emergency. Now it might be your first instinct to call up an expert to do the repairs but some repairs are easy enough to do on your own. Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, it’s likely you’re…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery and aggravated assault that occurred Friday morning at around 1:24a.m. ,at the Waffle House located at 3907 Arkwright Road. According to a press release the suspects entered the restaurant through the back door armed with handguns and wearing masks. Both suspects fired shots striking Waffle House employee ,20-year-old…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery of a cell phone store Thursday. It happened at the Metro PCS on Pio NoNo Avenue just after 7 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office says a man entered the store with a handgun and demanded money from the employees. After taking cash, he ran out of the store. No…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia Legal Services Program hopes to help Middle Georgia renters learn more about rental rights. The program at this link helps teach your rights as a tenant. It’s a self paced program with different topics from tenants and repairs, to the early stages of eviction. Shannon Mills is a Supervising Attorney for the program. She says communication…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Tim Tebow’s ‘Night to Shine’ is in eight days and people are getting excited and ready for the big night. ‘Night to Shine’ is a prom-styled event that celebrates people in the special needs community, by giving them a night they will never forget. For the last five years, seamstress Tara Ribar has helped with the event…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Peach County School District held its first ever Agriculture Day or AG Day. Luz Morales, an agriculture teacher at Peach county High School, said there is a lack of exposure to agriculture in elementary school. So the school system put a team together to host AG Day. Peach County Elementary School students got a chance to…
Rain has started to move in across Middle Georgia ahead of a cold front. Heavy rain and a few thunderstorms will be possible overnight and into Friday. Severe weather is not expected, but a few thunderstorms could contain gusty winds. The cold front will usher in some much cooler air during the day on Friday, so temperatures will be falling…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— High School sophomores in Houston County got an inside look at careers in healthcare, thanks to a partnership between the Houston County Career Academy, Central Georgia Technical College, Houston Health Care and the Houston County Development Authority. Students got to tour CGTC to learn about careers as a surgeon, EMT, and much more. A favorite throughout the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Douglass Theatre will host a movie series celebrating Black History Month. The movies include Respect the story of Aretha Franklin, King Richard the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams, and Judas and the Black Messiah a story on the assassination of Fred Hampton of the Black Panthers. Director of the Douglass Theatre, Gina Ward, said…
This week Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss Tom Brady’s retirement announcement and whether he really is the GOAT of the NFL. Plus the Super Bowl is here on 41NBC Sunday, February 13th, hear what Bill and Tucker think of the match-up. All that and Hawks trade predictions. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Hawks, baseball, cincinatti-bengals, Los Angeles Rams, mlb-lockout, NBA,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you’ve ever wanted to know the ins and outs of a city government, now is your chance to find out. The city of Perry is accepting applications for it’s Perry University program. The five week program will cover things like leadership, economic development, public safety, and more. Perry’s Senior Communications Administrator, Tabitha Clark, says participants will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic collision on January 20th on I-75 has resulted in the death of one. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident that happened on the exit ramp leading to Hartley Bridge Road happened around 12:30 a.m., when a vehicle driven by 32 year-old Ashley Whittington collided with another vehicle on the southbound exit…
UPDATE(3): According to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office jail website, Sheriff Coody was booked Friday night just after 8pm after turning himself in to authorities. He has since been released on bond. UPDATE(2): The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office has sent out a statement concerning the outstanding warrant for Sheriff Coody. According to their statement, Sheriff Coody is currently participating in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A juvenile has been arrested in connection to an aggravated assault investigation that involved 3 separate incident locations in West Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a 16 year-old male was arrested on February 2nd after investigation took place involving the incidents that took place at 3 separate homes on Summerhill Drive, Village Green…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mayor LaRhonda W. Patrick of Warner Robins has sent out a letter confirming that City Administrator for the City of Warner Robins, David Corbin, has been suspended without pay for a 2 week period that went into effect Tuesday, February 1st. The City of Warner Robins confirms that this comes as Corbin signed a contract…
Meta shares plunge to an all-time low following decreases in their first quarter revenue. A Prime price hack could be on the horizon following Amazon’s earning report Wednesday. Spotify shares plummet Wednesday after fourth-quarter earnings announcement. President Biden and administration are attempting to restrict TikTok along with external apps. Categories: Tech Report Tags: amazon, Biden, Jane King, Morning Business Report,…
Americans’ satisfaction with most aspects of society and government has plummeted over the past couple of years, according to a survey released by Gallup. A new bipartisan bill aims to allow truckers to get their licenses quicker. More millennials regret buying their first home. Many new homeowners felt they had overpaid and were rushed to make a purchase. The restaurant…
Photo courtesy of VH1.SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – $100,000, and a drag superstar title, is on the line for a Hancock County native competing on Ru Paul’s Drag Race. After nine years of doing drag, Angeria Paris Van Michaels auditioned for season 14 of Drag Race. Unlike many competitors, producers selected Van Michaels to join the cast on her first try….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front will bring heavy rain and strong winds to Middle Georgia tonight and much of tomorrow. Today Cloudy skies will dominate the Peach State again today as a massive storm system continues to slowly trek eastward across the US. Rain will slowly make its way southeastward through the state today, but all Middle Georgia…
Man found guilty in DouglasvilleMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Milledgeville pastor who was participating in missionary work in Uganda, pleaded guilty in court today for sexually assaulting a girl under the care of his church. 44-year-old Eric Tuininga, pleaded guilty to engaging in illicit sexual conduct in foreign places. Tuininga faces a maximum of 30 years in prison, followed…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man convicted for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking network was sentenced to 35 years for his crimes. On Wednesday, 34-year-old Roderick Chester was found guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Chester was one of 19 charged after…
No good news in sight for baseball fans as spring approaches and the MLB lockout shows no signs of stopping. Bill Shanks has some facts and feeling to share on the matter this week. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, baseball-lockout, braves, MLB
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — When registering a vehicle Georgia now, a Form T-22B may be required. The form certifies a law enforcement officer has inspected the vehicles identification number. The inspection ensures the vehicle has not been reported stolen, and the affixed vehicle number matches the title/bill of sale. Beginning Monday, February 7, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is changing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three suspects are wanted in connection with a financial transaction card fraud investigation. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding the individuals in the photos attached, who used a stolen debit card and credit card on January 11th to spend around $800 at the Walmart on Gray Highway. The owner…