MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – ‘Picnic in the Park’ returns to Carolyn Crayton Park on Saturday, July 9. The event, held for the first time on May 14, returns this weekend with a larger lineup of food trucks and longer hours. Kalyn Collins with Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation says the festival is a good way for the community to come together….
Larry Mitchell Ball Park ClosurePark ClosureSANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Washington County park that was recently the scene of a deadly shooting will stay closed. A judge ordered a 60-day extension this week for the closure of ‘Larry Mitchell Ball Park.’ This follows the first 30-day closure notice issued early June. Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says a court date…
River of Life MissionRiver of Life MissionMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 24-year-old tradition continues in Milledgeville. First United Methodist Church is hosting its annual mission known as ‘River of Life,’ during which youth give back to the community. Children as young as 12 are picking up a hammer and getting to work to give back to disabled residents. Lily Mullis,…
MTA bus collides with vehicleUPDATE (7:15 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash involving a midsized Macon-Bibb Transit Authority bus and a Subaru sports utility vehicle. It happened just before 6 p.m. Thursday in downtown Macon. Witnesses told deputies the Subaru was making a left turn from Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. onto Cherry Street and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information connected to a drive by shooting that happened the night of July 2nd. According to the HCSO, around 9:45 p.m., deputies were sent to the 100 block of Oakwood Drive in reference to an aggravated assault. It was here that they found 18-year-old Phillip Bird, who…
Laid off workers find jobs in other companies, despite a tough market. Apple sets to deliver new feature, that gives users a new layer of protection. GameStop states that it will have a four-for-one stock split after the market closes on July 21st. Morgan Staley upgrades online dating companies, in spite of economic hardships. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: apple,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is expanding its Macon facility to better serve those in need of food. The expansion is thanks to more than two million dollars in American Rescue Plan funds and state grants. The project calls for adding room for a lobby and administrative space. Renovations on the current building will better…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Heat indices will push close to 110° in many Middle Georgia locations later today. Today It’s going to be another hot one for us Middle Georgian’s today as highs reach their peak for the week. We will see highs just shy of the triple digit mark in our hottest spots today, and the coolest spots are…
Shipping companies are still talking in an attempt to prevent a strike that could lead to more supply chain disruptions. TSA officers have stopped over 3,000 firearms from passing through security checkpoints within the first six months of 2022. On average, agents have stopped 17 firearms at checkpoints each day. Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and others are planning their own…
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Greg Moore of the FPD Vikings. Hear why Coach Moore loves the energy of his team and is excited to play in a new association. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, FPD, greg moore, high school football
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon defeat the Lexington County Blowfish 5-1 to begin a stretch of three games in three days. It was a pitcher’s duel for most of the game, but the Bacon had five errors, one that led to the Blowfish’s only run of the game. But in the bottom of the seventh, Mason Minzey hit…
Storms popped up early this afternoon, bringing a nice cool down to the area. Highs still warmed into the mid 90s for much of Middle Georgia, with heat index values in the 100s. Tomorrow will bring another hot day to Middle Georgia with a a chance for strong/severe storms. Timing for storms will be mainly during the afternoon, once we…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A federal judge sentenced a former pastor to 10 years in federal prison and a lifetime of supervised release after he sexually assaulted an underage girl in Uganda while doing missionary work in that country. 45-year-old Eric Tuininga of Milledgeville, who was previously affiliated with the U.S.-based Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC), must also pay $20,000 in…
Robins Air Force Base makes changed to Covid-19 policiesRobins Air Force BaseWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Air Force Base is masking up once again. Public health officials on base are implementing safety measures in light of increasing Covid-19 cases. On Wednesday, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported 341 new cases in Houston County in the last two weeks—a…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is finding a way for law enforcement to better understand people who have special needs. Lieutenant Veronica Edens holds many titles. She’s the E-911 Operations Coordinator for the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, she’s a wife and she’s a mother. Her 22-year-old son Austin has autism, and he drives her passion…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Otis Redding Foundation is now recognized as a “Southern Cultural Treasure.” South Arts, a non-profit regional arts organization, made the announcement this week. The foundation is one of 17 recipients across the southeast. The Otis Redding Foundation will receive $300,000 in grant funding as part of South Arts’ mission to support “Black, Indigenous, and People…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County residents now have the option to get alerts when documents are filed involving their property. The Superior Court Clerk’s Office started a free service called “Property Check” that allows you to sign up for alerts. If a document, like a deed or a lien, is filed on your property through the Clerk’s Office, the…
As Monkeypox cases rise, the Georgia Department of Public Health is requesting vaccinesMonkeypoxMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The CDC says the U.S. is making plans to distribute 300,000 monkeypox vaccines. The Georgia Department of Public Health says it’s ordering the vaccine. Local resident Carl James says he doesn’t know much about the virus, but acknowledged he’s worried about it. “I’m afraid…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for the people responsible for two separate hit-and-run incidents last week that resulted in the deaths of two men. 61-year-old Lee Tukes died after being struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and C Street Friday night, and just seven hours later, 43-year-old Robert Flowers…
Heading into August, the Braves have hit a great stride and are gunning for another division title. Bill Shanks breaks down everything that’s been working for the team and how they’ll stack up against the Mets. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, New York Mets, nl east
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
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: 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…
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…