Spirit of Macon Camera: View from July 6, 2022
MTA invites you to watch as Abraham Abebe transforms MTA’s corner of the local transit universe with his enchanting design, the Spirit of Macon II. Categories: MTA Mural
Back to School Bash prepares families Twiggs County
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Health Department hosted the Back to School Bash event. The department along with other health care groups were out giving away school supplies as well as immunizations to families who needed it for no charge. Tents were set up from different health advocacy groups who were ready to talk about what their programs…
UPDATE: WRPD identifies suspect in deadly hit and run
UPDATE: The Warner Robins Police Department is serving warrants and looking for the suspect in connection to the deadly hit and run that took place on July 5th. According to WRPD, the traffic division found the hit and run suspect vehicle, a silver Honda Civic, at an apartment complex in Forest Park. The vehicle was taken back to the Police…
The hot week continues for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of Middle Georgia until 8:00 PM EDT tonight. Today Following a sunny morning we will begin to see cloud fields develop as we head into the afternoon. Highs today around Middle Georgia will be in the mid to upper 90s with heat indices pushing upwards of 108° in…
Dangerous heat possible Wednesday in Middle Georgia
It was another hot day in Middle Georgia and Wednesday looks like it will be even warmer. Highs will be warming into the middle and upper 90s, with humidity making it feel like 105°+. Although we will see plenty of sunshine to start our day, showers and thunderstorms will be firing up during the afternoon. Once again some storms could…
WRFD: Lightning during Monday’s storms caused 7 fires
The Warner Robins Fire Department says lightning strikes during Monday's storms resulted in more than half a dozen fires.
Warner Robins Fire Department reports several lightning firesWarner Robins Fire Department reports several fires caused by lightning strikesWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Fire Department says lightning strikes during Monday’s storms resulted in more than half a dozen fires. The fire department says seven fires broke out late Monday night. Four of those were structure fires. Five families…
Robins Air Force Base hosting ‘Adaptive Golf Clinic’ for veterans
Disabled veterans are getting a chance to improve their golf game thanks to a six-week program at Robins Air Force Base.
Robins Air Force Base hosts an adaptive golf clinic for veterans with disabilitiesRobins Air Force BaseWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Disabled veterans are getting a chance to improve their golf game. A six-week program at Robins Air Force Base is helping veterans stay active. Veterans like Keith Rhodes are excited to be on the golf course. “It gives you a chance…
Covid vaccines now available for Middle Georgia children 6 months and older
The North Central Health District and Atrium Health Navicent have their supply of vaccines for children over the age of six months ready to go.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The wait to get your youngest children vaccinated against the coronavirus is over. The North Central Health District and Atrium Health Navicent have their supply of vaccines for children over the age of six months ready to go. “We’re excited to expand access for the youngest in our community to get vaccines so that we can…
Coach’s Corner 2022: Joaquin Sample of the Central Chargers
41NBC's Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Joaquin Sample of the Central Chargers.
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Joaquin Sample of the Central Chargers. Coming off of a 1-9 season in 2021, hear how Coach Samples and the Chargers plan to excel in a new region. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Central High School, Coach’s Corner, joaquin sample
FVSU president visits Israel for academic, research partnership
President Paul Anthony Jones is part of a delegation of presidents from HBCU arriving in Israel.
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The president of Fort Valley State University is visiting Israel as part of a program to create new academic and research partnerships between American and Israeli universities. President Paul Anthony Jones is part of a delegation of presidents from Historically Black Colleges and Universities arriving in Israel. The six-day trip is hosted by the American…
GCSU generates $285M in local economic impact
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia commissioned the annual study.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College & State University reports its impact on the local economy is growing. GCSU states it reached an economic impact of more than $285 million in 2021. That’s an increase of $2.7 million from the previous fiscal year, according to the annual study commissioned by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia…
Morning Business Report: U.S. airlines cancel 1,200 flights over holiday weekend
The average car is getting less affordable for the average person with typical monthly payments hitting all-time highs. US airlines canceled over 1,200 flights from Friday to Sunday over the July 4th holiday weekend. High gas prices are leading people to pull back on their driving. JPMorgan warns oil prices could surge 240% as Russia slashes output in response to…
Temperatures continue to climb heading into midweek
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Heat indices will be in the triple digits across Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today There were a good amount of scattered clouds to begin the morning in Middle Georgia. Temperatures were in the low 70s as were dew points, indicating a near saturated atmosphere. The moisture content around the region rose again last night due to…
Scattered storms and heat continue this week
Scattered showers and storms have ruined fireworks for some across Middle Georgia this evening. Expect to see these storms hang around for a bit tonight, before giving way to some patchy fog by Tuesday morning. Tuesday will bring another hot day to the area with partly cloudy skies and a chance for afternoon storms. This trend of heat, humidity, and…
Lake Tobesofkee’s ‘Sparks Over the Park’ makes return
If you're interested in catching Monday night's fireworks show, gates will close at 8 p.m. The show will start around 9:15 and is expected to last about 15 minutes.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lake Tobesofkee held its first Sparks Over the Park Fourth of July celebration Monday after two years of not holding the event due to the pandemic. Families were out enjoying the weather and being together. Frank Stewart started setting up at 11 a.m. He told 41NBC he missed being able to celebrate with his family. “I…
Warner Robins Fire Department gives home maintenance tips to prevent fires
“You'd be surprised by how many people don't have smoke detectors in the home,” WRFD inspector Artis Powell said.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The regular maintenance on your home can seem like a pain at times, but according to Artis Powell, an inspector with the Warner Robins Fire Department, taking extra steps can keep your home safe from fires. “You’d be surprised by how many people don’t have smoke detectors in the home,” Powell said. “If you’re a…
‘A night of Georgia Music’ premieres Monday night
Macon's Historic Grand Opera House took part in the filming of 'A Night of Georgia Music' in March.
Grand Opera House live concert recording premiereGrand Opera HouseMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon’s Historic Grand Opera House took part in the filming of ‘A Night of Georgia Music’ in March. The film is airing on Georgia Public Broadcasting at 7 Monday night and will be released on television networks this fall. The production showcases Georgia’s music industry with three well-known…
BBB says 4th of July fireworks leads to increase in missing pets, pet scams
As Fourth of July celebrations continue, it's important to keep your pets safe from fireworks.
Fourth of July causes increase in pet scamsPet ScamsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Fourth of July celebrations continue, it’s important to keep your pets safe from fireworks. According to the Better Business Bureau, there’s an increase in lost pets this time of year due to them running away at the sound of fireworks. The BBB says if you lose your…
Bibb Superior Court Clerk’s Office says it will file veterans’ DD214 form free of charge
If you're a veteran in Bibb County, the Superior Court Clerk's Office says it can store your military discharge paperwork free of charge.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re a veteran in Bibb County, the Superior Court Clerk’s Office says it can store your military discharge paperwork free of charge. Erica L. Woodford, the Superior Court Clerk, says the form is referred to as a DD214. When you file the document with the Clerk’s Office, you’ll always know where it is and be…
Bibb Sheriff’s Office: Juvenile in critical condition following Monday afternoon shooting
It happened around 1 p.m. in the 4200 block of Robinson Circle, according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A juvenile male is in critical condition at the hospital after a shooting Monday afternoon. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the incident, which happened in the 4200 block of Robinson Circle, was called in to the Macon-Bibb 911 Center around 1 o’clock. Witnesses told deputies a male juvenile was shot during an altercation…
GBI investigates Houston County officer-involved shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer involved shooting that took place in Warner Robins Sunday night, in which one man was shot and died. According to the release from the GBI, Sunday, July 3rd, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office was sent to 402 Tharpe Road for a welfare check around 10…
Triple digit heat indices return for July 4th
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A hot and humid pattern is taking over Middle Georgia for the first week of July. Today Over the weekend we saw afternoon sunshine make a return following a cloudy week. We also saw storms during the afternoon and evening scattered around Middle Georgia. That trend is continuing into today and the first full week of…
2 in custody following chase that ended in crash near Macon urgent care facility
A man and woman are now in custody following a chase Friday that started in I-75 in Monroe County and ended with a crash at Atrium Health Navicent's Urgent Care facility on Riverside Drive in Macon.
Damon Stuart and Ramona Wall (Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man and woman are now in custody following a chase Friday that started in I-75 in Monroe County and ended with a crash at Atrium Health Navicent’s Urgent Care facility on Riverside Drive in Macon. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release says a deputy spotted a…
Dudley Little League baseball beats Warner Robins American Little League for District 5 title
Dudley beat Warner Robins 13-3 Friday night to capture the District 5 title.
Photo: Facebook/Dudley Little LeagueDUDLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dudley Little League (10-12) baseball team is heading to the state tournament. Dudley, the District 5 tournament host, advanced to the finals with a 19-0 win over Western and a 4-0 win over Warner Robins American. The boys beat Warner Robins American 13-3 in four innings for the title Friday night. Dudley…