Morning Business Report: Sam’s Club offering annual membership for $8 during Independence Day

Sam’s Club offering annual memberships for only $8, but only for the upcoming Independence Day holiday. Nearly 300,000 public-school teachers and other staff left the field between 2020 and May 2022, a nearly 3% drop in workforce. 55% of teachers said they would leave education sooner than planned. JetBlue raised its offer for Spirit Airlines, now having $33.50 a share….

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 13-17

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 13 and Friday, June 17, 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 13 and Friday, June 17, 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…

UPDATE: Man arrested for Mason Street shooting

UPDATE:  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has an update concerning the Monday night shooting that left 16-year-old Hakeem Flowers dead and another injured. The female that was  injured during the incident has been treated for her injuries and released. The 29-year-old male that was also injured during the incident was found to be the one that was involved in Flowers’…

Family Dollar robbed

MACON-BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just after 9:00 p.m. Monday at the Family Dollar, located at 2035 Shurling Drive. It was reported that two males entered the store with guns. They demanded money from the clerk. After getting an undisclosed amount of money they fled the store….

One arrested, another suspect wanted in deadly Washington County shooting

Investigators are still searching for 24-year-old Brian “BJ” Rozier, of East Dublin.

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to a deadly Memorial Day shooting at a block party, but the search is still on for a second suspect. Deputies arrested 22-year-old Ryan Rozier of East Dublin. He is charged with Possession of firearm by a first offender probationer and Felony Probation Violation. Investigators are…

Crews repairing major hole on Log Cabin Drive

MWA reported a water main break in the area Friday evening

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A portion of Log Cabin Drive is closed as crews fill and repair a major hole in the road. The Macon Water Authority says there was a water main break in the area Friday evening. A portion of the road near the bridge failed, and that that caused a big hole. County Engineer Charles Brooks say…

Check for expired PPE as new COVID wave approaches

Health experts want to make sure you're prepared and throw out expired PPE.

Personal Protective Equipment can expire just like medicine and food.Personal Protective Equipment can expireMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Just like food products and medicine, your disposable masks purchased during the pandemic have an expiration date. Bryan Scott, a pharmacist at Scott’s Pharmacy in Macon, says it is extremely important to check those expiration dates if you stocked up in 2020. He describes why…

Runoff election for MWA chairman happening Tuesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Runoff elections are happening across the state Tuesday. This includes the race for Macon Water Authority chairman in Macon-Bibb County.  During the May election, no candidate got more than 50% of the vote.  So the two candidates are preparing to face off on Tuesday, June 21st.  The two candidates in the running are Desmond Brown and Gary…

17-year-old killed in vehicle crash in Kathleen

The crash happened around 5:20 Monday evening

UPDATE: The Houston County Coroner has identified the victim of the crash as Baylee Rogers of Macon. KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – A 17-year-old female is dead and two others are injured in a rollover crash in Houston County. Coroner James Williams say he responded to a crash around 5:20 Monday evening along the 100 block of Woodard Road, near…

Ask Angi: Best Projects to Do This Summer

(41NBC/WMGT) — Take advantage of summer’s sunny days and warm weather and long days by prioritizing the right home projects this season. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk us through this summer’s hottest home projects. “The better weather and longer days in the summertime can make it the perfect opportunity to get those projects…

Morning Business Report: New cancer treatment cures 14 patients in experimental trial

New data on a breast cancer treatment from AstraZeneca and Japanese drug maker Daiichi Sankyo brought a standing ovation in their annual meeting in Chicago. The drug, Enhertu, enabled women to live six months longer than other conventional means of Chemotherapy. Evidence suggests this drug could be used to treat other types of tumors, after six months of experimental treatment,…

Mom to Mom: Father’s Day

(41NBC/WMGT) —  With father’s day on the way, we always try to find different gifts for our kids to give dad or grandpa, or maybe a coach, someone fun that they care about in their life. This is a really cute activity whether they play golf or not. All you need for this activity is some golf balls, some colored…

Fatal accident on Rivoli Drive

MACON-BIBB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic collision that occurred at Sunday at 9:42 p.m. on Rivoli Drive. It was reported that a Toyota Camry, driven by  37-year-old Sam Ha of Macon, was traveling south on Rivoli Drive near Charter Lane when it went off the roadway striking a power pole. Ha was pronounced deceased…

Dry weather returns for the weekend

We have been dealing with strong storms for most of the evening across Middle Georgia, but soon many of us will be staying dry and clear. A cold front is slowly pushing south this evening, and should be through the area by tomorrow morning. Behind the front we will see clear skies and dry air as well as breezy conditions….

Freedom Georgia Initiative celebrates Juneteenth in Wilkinson County

Families from across the United States are in rural Wilkinson County this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth.

Juneteenth Campout in Freedom GeorgiaJuneteenthTOOMSBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Families from across the United States are in rural Wilkinson County this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth. The Freedom Georgia Initiative is hosting the Juneteenth Campout on its more than 500-acre property. For Eric Wilson, Juneteenth is a time to come together and celebrate freedom. “Even though we’re coming from all over, we’re…

New small businesses opening despite rising costs

With costs rising for food,  gas, and other necessities, it might seem crazy to open a business right now, but that's not stopping some people.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With costs rising for food,  gas, and other necessities, it might seem crazy to open a business right now. Oh Honey is the newest business on the block in Ingleside Village in Macon. Owner Adriana Horton spent several years working in corporate bakeries and coffee shops. Eventually, she decided to open her own bakery. After going…

Father’s Day Luau returns to Macon this weekend

The event is happening on Father's Day at Lake Tobesofkee

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Father’s Day Luau is making a return to Lake Tobesofkee in Macon. The event is happening on Father’s Day, Sunday June 19th from 8:00am to 8:00pm at Sandy Beach. The address is 6880 Moseley Dixon Road in Macon. Organizers, Sipp’s Entertainment, say there will be live musical acts, including Just Friends Show Band, Ladies of…

UPDATE: Two people found dead during welfare check at Warner Robins home

UPDATE: Houston County Coroner James Williams has identified the two women found dead in a Warner Robins home. Williams reports officers found the bodies of 78-year-old Elsie Coates and 60-year-old Annette Coates. The coroner says the women are mother and daughter. And they lived together in the home. The GBI will perform an autopsy to confirm causes of death. Coroner…

Jeremy Hunt, Chris West make final public appearance ahead of Tuesday runoff, former opponent files lawsuit

The two candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Georgia's Second Congressional District seat made a final public appearance Thursday ahead of Tuesday's runoff election day. One of their former opponents was there, too.

Jeremy Hunt and Chris WestMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The two candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Georgia’s Second Congressional District seat made a final public appearance Thursday ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election day. One of their former opponents was there, too. Jeremy Hunt and Chris West received the most votes in the May 24 primary, followed by Macon businessman…

Macon Bacon defeat the Savanah Bananas for the first time this season

A nine-run seventh inning propelled the Bacon to a 14-6 victory.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon looked to defeat their rivals, the Savannah Bananas, for the first time this season after losing six straight. The Bananas scored first in the top of the second, but the Bacon took a 3-1 lead in the bottom of the frame. Bananas retied the game at three in the top of the fourth,…

Former Bibb County Sergeant appeals firing for violating conduct

The report also says she was hungry and had to use the restroom. She says she urinated in a trash bag, tied it up and left it inside the trash can.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A former Sergeant is appealing his termination from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, after an internal investigation found him to be at fault for leaving a 14-year-old, who was seven months pregnant at the time, inside of an interrogation room for nearly 24 hours. According to a report we obtained from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, two…

North Central Health District reports increase in Covid-19 cases

Houston County is at the top of the list experiencing the highest increase in cases.

The North Central Health District reports increase in Covid-19 casesCovid Cases IncreasingMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Covid-19 cases in Middle Georgia are increasing, but not hospitalizations. The North Central Health District is reporting all 13 of its counties are experiencing high levels of Covid-19 transmissions. Houston County is at the top of the list experiencing the highest increase in cases. Michael Hokanson, Public…