(41NBC/WMGT) — Ever wanted to make your own snowstorm without it being 32 degrees or lower? Here’s how! You’ll want to grab a few things: a bicycle pump, a stopper with a hole in it to put at the end of the bicycle pump, a two liter bottle filled with foam packing peanuts. Take the stopper and put it in…
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Chad Alligood of the Northside Eagles. Last season was good, but not good enough for Coach Alligood. Hear how he plans to take the Eagles even farther this season. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Chad Alligood, Coach’s Corner, high school football, northside…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins City Hall is temporarily closed. According to City Clerk Mandy Stella, the building is closed due to air conditioning issues. The drive-thru is still open and accepting utility payments, but Stella says operations may be delayed due to employees working from home. If you have any issues or questions, call Warner Robins City Hall…
The Georgia State Patrol hopes you’ll stay safe on the roads this holiday season.MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Operation Southern Slow Down is a law enforcement initiative in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida to deter speeding. State troopers and local law enforcement will conduct traffic stops on interstates and state highways. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The sun is both a blessing and a curse. We need it for warmth, to help plants grow and to provide us with much needed vitamin D. Too much sun can be fatal though. On its own, the heat from the sun isn’t so bad. Pair it up with Middle Georgia’s high humidity, and you have…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office took part in a day of prayer and praise to address recent violence in the community. A Praise and Worship event took Saturday at noon on the courthouse lawn. Multiple church and community leaders offered prayer and spoke. Sheriff Joel Cochran says more about 100-125 people attended the event. …
UPDATE (JULY 21, 2022): Sheriff Joel Cochran with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office says that authorities have arrested 30-year-old Tontasious Jermall King of Wrightsville in connection to the late May shooting. King is being charged with aggravated assault and reckless conduct. He is being held at the Washington County Jail pending a bond hearing in the Washington county superior court….
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is being charged with vehicular homicide in the 1st degree after hitting a man on a bicycle early Monday morning. According to the Perry Police Department, around 9:32 a.m., officers responded to the area of Larry Walker Parkway and Ball Street in Perry for a report of a person down. Upon arrival, officers found…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Today we’re making rainbow grilled cheese. Sounds strange but who doesn’t love a good colorful snack? We’re going to start just like you would making a regular grilled cheese, we recommend going with shredded sharp cheddar cheese, simply because we’re going to add some food coloring to it. You’ll want to grab around six different cups to place…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Preparing for a vacation is exciting but it can also be overwhelming to think about everything you need to do before leaving town, especially if you’re planning on being away for a longer period of time. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here with her pre-vacation to-do list. “Securing your home should be at the…
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County man is dead following a Sunday evening crash along Highway 42 South near Mathews Road. Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker says deputies responded to 911 calls about the crash around 6:30 Sunday night. According to Sheriff Walker, 54-year-old Reginald Jackson was traveling east on Highway 42 South when he lost control of his…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— On Sunday around 1:37 a.m., the Georgia State Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash on GA 127 near Champions Way in the city of Perry. According to a press release an Infiniti sedan driven by Mr. Jody Bernard Beal, Jr., of Montezuma as traveling north on GA 127 when it left the roadway and struck a power…
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Bleckley County Sheriff Kris Coody reports that his office was called at 12:30am to a residence in reference to two children, ages 2 and 4 with gunshot wounds. Deputies and Investigators responded and discovered the 2 year old child deceased from a gunshot wound and the 4 year old child injured from a gunshot wound. The…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Milledgeville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at a block party being held at the intersection of Leo Court and Nobles Court in the Castlewood subdivision. At approximately 12:34am Sunday, Officers responded to the area in reference to multiple reports of shots fired at the location. As officers were arriving on scene, a large…
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office was notified that the victim in the Carlisle Avenue aggravated assault incident on July 15, 2022, died from his injuries. The Bibb County Coroner’s Office stated that 17-year-old Tyreek Demontez Young, of Macon, was pronounced deceased at 4:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s an idea that’s three years in the making. The land the Commodore Building sits on was just a dirt lot one year ago. Now, it’s a finished building. Building owner, Meredith Lockerman, says seeing her idea come to life is a dream come true. “Over the last year we’ve turned a pile of dirt into a…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Food Truck Friday was in full swing Friday night. Many people were out enjoying delicious food from the more than 20 different options of food trucks. There was also live music and other fun entertainment for guests. We spoke with Anya Turpin, Perry’s Special Events Manager, who says her favorite part of Food Truck Friday is being…
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach JT Wall of the John Milledge Trojans. The trojans have been dominant in the GHSA and are now moving to the GIAA, hear how coach Wall plans to deal with what could be much stiffer competition. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Several Macon pastors are coming together in an effort to reduce violence. “Stop the Killings” town hall is Saturday, at New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The event includes both prayer and discussion sessions. Changing Mindsets Organization is behind the effort. Executive Director Herbert Dennard, said it’s up to the community to care about the safety of each other….
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Local Bounti is a vegetable farm that specializes in growing lettuce indoors. The building uses a mixture of vertical and horizontal farming to maximize space. The process uses 90% less water than traditional farming while still making leafy greens. The facility specializes in 6 different types of lettuce. The three acre farm uses a mix of misters,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Amerson River Park will close temporarily next week for routine railroad maintenance. Macon-Bibb County says the park will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, July 18 and 19, while Norfolk Southern conducts routine maintenance on the rail line at the entrance to the park. “We apologize for any inconvenience this causes people because we know how…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Laurens County is honoring female veterans. According to the VA, women vets are the fastest growing demographic. Deputy Public Affairs Officer James Huckfeldt says women are making great strides in military service. The VA partnered with Veterans of Foreign Wars to hold a recognition ceremony Wednesday. During that ceremony,…
Local fire training course teaching teachers about gun safetyGun SafetyDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — School districts are preparing to welcome teachers and students back into the classroom next month as the tragedy of the Uvalde, Texas shooting still weighs heavy on the hearts of teachers everywhere. A Dublin woman has decided to expand discounted gun courses to teachers. Tori Rogers took…
Georgia College to open center for innovationGeorgia CollegeMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Georgia College students and the Milledgeville community will soon benefit from a ‘Center for Innovation.’ The School of Business will run the center, but it will be located in the Education Building. Nicholas Creel, Director of the Center, says a lot will take place in the center such as low-cost consulting…