VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two schools in the Dooly County School System will be closed to students, faculty, and staff on Friday, August 12th, due to a water main leak in Pinehurst. Dooly County Schools say that in order to maintain consistency across the school system, Dooly K8 Academy and Dooly County High school will be closed. The system says…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bleckley County school bus got in an accident Thursday morning. According to a social media post by Bleckley County Schools, a two-car accident at a bypass caused a car to hit a bus that was stopped at a red light. Two students in one of the cars and two students on the bus were taken…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The number of scattered storms we will see in the afternoon and evening is climbing ahead of the weekend. Today Much like yesterday we will see plenty of clouds over Middle Georgia for most of the afternoon. A few pockets of sunshine are likely, but the overall cloudier conditions are helping us to stay cooler. Highs…
The Disney Bundle, which includes Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ will go up a dollar to $14.99 a month. ESPN+ will increase on August 23 to $9.99 a month. Inflation increased year over year by 8.5 percent. Social Security recipients could receive a $1,900 increase next year. Price-sensitive spirits drinkers are swapping out high-end bottles for cheaper options. Categories: Featured, Morning…
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Jeremy Edwards of the Houston County Bears. After winning back-to-back championships with Warner Robins as the offensive coordinator, coach Edwards now brings his winning strategies to the Bears program. Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high school football, houston county bears, Jeremy Edwards
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After two-year head coach Chad Surman stepped down a month ago, Mercer University has gone ahead and hired Ryan Danehy to lead the men’s lacrosse program. Coach Danehy has spent more than 15 years in collegiate, professional and international lacrosse and was most recently at Bucknell University as the assistant coach, which became one of the…
We saw another line of showers and storms roll through Middle Georgia this evening, that brought heavy rain and some gusty winds. Showers will linger over the area for the next few hours, with patchy fog developing through Thursday morning. Mostly to partly cloudy skies are expected Thursday before showers and storms push in from the south (again). Highs will…
Clover Wine Merchant in downtown Perry is excited to welcome customers for Perry Restaurant Week.PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry Restaurant Week started August 12. Whether you’re going to your favorite lunch spot or wanting to try a restaurant you’ve never tried, Perry Restaurant Week is the perfect time to do it. Maggie Schuyler, Perry Chamber President and CEO, says participating…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is cracking down on businesses selling alcohol to anyone under 21. Lt. Kenny Gleaton says investigators conducted a compliance check at 19 of the county’s convenience and grocery stores. The sheriff’s office sent a minor under investigator supervision to attempt to purchase alcohol at the establishments. According the sheriff’s office, clerks…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Airport will soon have a director in charge. Macon-Bibb County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve adding the position to the organizational chart. The position would fall under the County Manager’s office. The budget for the position, including wages, taxes and benefits, would equal up to $200,000. Commissioner Elaine Lucas says she feels…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Jon Ossoff is making a push in the senate for better fitting body armor for women in the military. After visiting Fort Stewart and speaking with soldiers, he said he received complaints about ill-fitting chest plates and other body armor. “I always meet with junior enlisted personnel and not just the command, because that’s how…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A portion of Anthony Road will be renamed Robert Louis Scott Boulevard following a vote this week by Macon-Bibb Commissioners. Commissioners approved the renaming of road during their committee of the whole meeting. Scott was a music teacher at Ballard Hudson High School from 1956 to 1970. “The history of Mr. Martin, the history of education…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff’s Cyber Security Opportunity Act is now law. According to Senator Ossoff, it expands cybersecurity education in historically black colleges. President Joe Biden signed the measure Tuesday. The senator said the bipartisan legislation boosts job opportunities and education for HBCU students. “Malware, ransomware, these risk our personal privacy,” Ossoff said. “They risk small…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We will see more cloud cover today than so far this week. Today It was a mostly cloudy morning around Middle Georgia, and most of those clouds are still with us as we get ready to head into the lunchtime hours. The majority of our clouds are upper level cirrus clouds, and while they are thin,…
According to the UN, many countries will see the average age of working adults decline. Bank of America says consumer spending is holding strong. The IRS says the 87 thousand new IRS agents will be hired as part of the inflation reduction act. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: Bank of America, IRS, Jane King, Morning Business Report, UN
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Josh Ingram of the Veterans Warhawks. Coach Ingram, having just taken over as head coach, is hoping to turn around the young Veterans program. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high school football, Josh Ingram, veterans warhawks
While it was a mostly quiet day weather-wise for Middle Georgia, we saw storms fire up during the evening hours. Storms will continue into the early morning hours Wednesday, with patchy fog building in overnight. Wednesday (and Thursday) will pretty much be a repeat of the past few days. Scattered storms will start to pop up during the afternoon and…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Johnson County School District is taking new safety measures after a man fired shots during a football game Friday, sending students and fans running for safety. The district held a news conference Tuesday to announce the efforts. Police arrested Joshua Russell of Dublin in connection with the incident. He faces multiple charges. School district Superintendent…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Treasure Maps: Macon, the newest iteration of The Storytelling Project, returns to Macon this fall. The Storytelling Project was created five years ago in partnership between the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities and L’Arche Atlanta to increase public awareness and motivate Georgia legislators to act now for this remarkably underserved community, according to a news release….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb’s Office of Small Business Affairs is holding several events this Black Business Month to promote Black-owned businesses. Events will also provide services and assistance to Black businesses. “To address poverty and so many things that we have, having a small business can be an answer for that,” Director Charise Stephens said. “We have a lot…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — SOS Rescue hosted a pet pantry Tuesday for people who need help taking care of their furry friends. SOS partners with the Humane Society of the United States, Chewy and PetSmart to provide a tractor-trailer filled with bags of dog food, cat food, cat litter and other pet supplies. People can come and get up to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Paige Parker is a new mom to her second child, a 3-week-old baby named Alice. She says she was able to breastfeed her first daughter for nine months, and when it came to decide on the plan for Alice, she decided she wanted to try breastfeeding again. She’s sharing her story during National Breastfeeding Month. “So…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us how to fill a 6 ruler long diaper genie bag in just one breath! The secret is to not put your mouth on where you’re blowing into but instead leave a space between your mouth and the opening. When you blow into the opening not only does your breath go into the…
(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re planning a trip to Disney soon, the company has added some more tech to make your experience even more magical! It’s part of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Let’s look at some of the features of the MagicBand+! The My Disney Experience smartphone app isn’t the only tech you can take advantage of at…