Baldwin County School District to buy school supplies for students

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District is looking to help families by purchasing basic school supplies for all students for the 2022-2023 school year. According to a release from the Baldwin County Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Noris Price recommended using funds from the federal CARES Act to buy school supplies to students in an effort to…

Hooked on Science: Fourth of July rocket

(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week a new way to launch decorations! Warning do not try this without safety glasses and a parent! Using a fireworks decoration for the rocket this time, we take an old film canister and secure it to the bottom of the decoration. Next you’ll want to fill the canister with some…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 20-24

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 20 and Friday, June 24, 2022.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 20 and Friday, June 24, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to…

Macon Bacon defeat the Wilmington Sharks 10-1

A five-run second inning propelled the Bacon to the 10-1 victory.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a wet and rainy game day, but that did not phase the Macon Bacon as they defeated the Wilmington Sharks 10-1. The Bacon’s highest-scoring inning came in the bottom of the second as Carter Sanford and Tyler Martin hit RBI singles, Holden Breeze hit a two-RBI single, and a wild pitch scored the fifth…

Weekend shootings in Warner Robins leave 2 dead, 2 injured

“It's sad that people have now turned to guns instead of just walking away, which is obviously what we would say to do.”

17-year-old Jontel Williams was shot and killed in the 400 block of Thomas Drive just before 7 p.m. Sunday night.WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Two people are dead following separate shootings within hours of each other this weekend in Warner Robins. One of them happened on Thomas Boulevard, the other happened a mile and a half down the road on Davis…

Reactions to overturning of Roe v. Wade continue

Several organizations are reacting to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, including Georgia Right to Life and the Georgia Democrats.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Americans and Georgians are still reacting to the overturning of Roe v. Wade last week. Several organizations are reacting to the ruling, including Georgia Right to Life and the Georgia Democrats. On a Zoom call Monday morning, Dr. Kelly Coffman, a candidate for State House District 53 and a reproductive psychiatrist, spoke about how she treats women…

Rain hangs around this week

We got our first round of showers and storms for the week across parts of Middle Georgia this afternoon. These storms will be setting the stage for a pretty rainy week to come for the area. Overnight we could see some patchy fog developing, as lows drop into the low 70s. The cold front that was pushing south this afternoon…

Georgia DNR offers water safety tips following 2 weekend drownings

After two drownings in Macon over the weekend, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding people how to stay safe in the water.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After two drownings in Macon over the weekend, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding people how to stay safe in the water. Game Warden Lamar Burns says you should take steps to stay safe while having fun. “If that requires them to put on a life jacket on, or more people, more eyes on…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating three deadly weekend shootings

Three people are dead after separate shootings over the weekend.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people are dead after separate shootings over the weekend. On Friday, 32-year-old Dontarrius Durell Holloway was killed at a home on Wynnwood Drive. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Holloway suffered from a mental illness and was having an episode of mental distress.  Investigators say Holloway pointed a gun at his sister, Destiny Watson….

Community Ambulance starts ‘Firearm Safety Campaign’

Community Ambulance, a Macon non-profit EMS provider, says there have been more than 100 firearm-related injuries in its service area this year.

Community Ambulance kicks off ‘Firearm Safety Campaign.’Community AmbulanceMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Community Ambulance, a Macon non-profit EMS provider, says there have been more than 100 firearm-related injuries in its service area this year. To bring awareness to the issue, it’s hosting a ‘Firearm Safety Campaign,’ — an effort to educate the community who may own a firearm. Community Ambulance says…

Local gun shop owner reacts to gun safety legislation

President Joe Biden signed a gun safety bill into law on Saturday, marking the first changes in decades.

Gun Safety Legislation reactionGun SafetyWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — President Joe Biden signed a gun safety bill into law on Saturday, marking the first changes in decades. Jeff Sohler, the owner of a gun shop in Warner Robins, says he doesn’t expect any change in gun sales. “I think it’s going to allow for somebody to find more loop holes,…

Warner Robins woman arrested for murder and assault at food mart

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  A woman has been arrested in connection to a Warner Robins shooting that left one dead and several others  injured early Monday. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded to the 7-Star Food Mart on North Davis Drive around 12:15 a.m. on June 27th in connection to persons shot. Officers were told a…

Morning Business Report: TSA screens the most passengers since 2020

TSA screened the most passengers since February 2020. The agency screened 2.45 million air passengers Friday. Over 400,000 patio umbrellas sold at Costco have been recalled due to malfunction that causes them to burst into flames. Wireless companies are boosting monthly fees and increasing the cost of mostly older cellphone plans. The Wall Street Journal reports AT&T has raised the…

UPDATE: Warner Robins man killed in accident on I-16

UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 58-year-old Richard Dudley of Warner Robins has been identified as the driver who died at the scene. The next of kin has been notified. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single car accident on I-16 (westbound) at the I-75 (southbound) split.  The accident was called into…

Man shot in drive by

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at the intersection of Blue Bell Street and Poppy Avenue Sunday evening. Deputies arrived at the scene and found 41-year-old Antonio Harris with a gunshot wound.  Harris was transported by ambulance to the Atrium Health Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Deputies were also…

Ask Angi: Trending outdoor projects

(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re not sure what to do with your outdoor space this summer, we’ve got you covered. Rupa Mehta, an outdoor home expert at Angi, is here to walk us through her favorite outdoor trends this summer. “Bohemian-style décor and furniture are popping up everywhere this summer,” said Mehta “Turn your outdoor space into a bohemian oasis by…

Senator Warnock shares thoughts on gun reform

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Friday U.S. lawmakers passed a bill on federal gun restrictions. It ended a decades long grid lock on the matter. This follows the bill the Senate passed Thursday night. The legislation would enhance background checks for 18 to 21 year old buyers, restrict gun access for domestic violence offenders, and fund school safety and mental health programs….

Macon Bacon defeat the Florence Flamingos on Bark in the Park Night

The game was cut short due to lightning.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon hosted the Florence Flamingos with special fans in attendance: the dogs. The Bacon got things rolling early as in the bottom of the first, Bryce Matthews scored a run on an RBI single, and Davis Heller followed with a two-run home run to take an early 3-0 lead. The Flamingos would tack on…

Mom to Mom: Fourth of July marshmallow delight

(41NBC/WMGT) — If you have a July 4th party coming up, you’re going to want to bring a dish. Try this fun holiday themed 4th of July dessert, especially because it’s super easy and you probably already have the ingredients in your house. So what you’re going to need for this are some strawberries, toothpick, some sugar sprinkles, make sure…

Local reactions to the overturning of Roe V. Wade.

MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- Nearly 50 years of guaranteed abortion protection have now been rolled back. Friday morning the United States Supreme Court officially overturned Roe V. Wade The Kolbe Center is a local organization that helps mothers meet their needs. Director of the pro-life organization says she looks to help moms in anyway she can. “Our goal, my goal is…

Perry Fire and EMS obtain new medical license

PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Perry Fire and Emergency Services Department now has a new medical license. It gives the department the ability to ensure effective medical care. Prior to receiving the first responders license, the department was providing medical care through a partnership with Houston Healthcare. Now when the department is called to an incident, they can expediate emergency medical needs….