We are now officially in Summer and it is hot in Middle Georgia. Tomorrow will bring another very hot day to the area with highs warming to around 104°(which would break the old record of 101°). There is currently not a heat advisory in place, because of the low humidity, but it is possible one could be issued tomorrow. It…
Mercer University Professor explains what the ‘Summer Solstice’ isSummer SolsticeMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Tuesday marked the Summer Solstice. It’s the first official day of Summer, and the longest day of the year. We spoke with Matt Marone, who is an Astronomy professor at Mercer University. He says the Solstice changes the movement of the sun. “So you have the sun rising in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- What do drills, gloves and hotdogs have in common? They were all apart of the “Hard Hats and Hotdogs” event that happened at Camp Zion. Lakesia Toomer is the Executive Director of Next Level of Macon. Her group partnered with Stafford Builders and Bibb Zion Baptist Church to teach kids through project based learning. “We recognize that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department filled its newest position during a promotion ceremony, Tuesday. After 30 years with the department, Battalion Chief James T. Alligood will now serve as Deputy Fire Chief. A promotion ceremony took place Tuesday morning at the Fire Headquarters on Oglethorpe Street. “Chief Alligood has served the Fire Department for nearly 30…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County community is mourning the death of former county commissioner Geneva Davis. Davis passed away Saturday at her home in Milledgeville and surrounded by family. She was 95 years old. Geneva Davis served as the District 1 representative on the Baldwin County Commission following the death of her husband, Commissioner Oscar Davis Sr. Their…
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….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today is the first day of summer and highs are likely to eclipse 100 degrees in many Middle Georgia locations. Today It was another pleasant morning around the region as most spots began the day in the mid 60s. The lower humidity is sticking around again today, meaning we shouldn’t see much difference between the heat…
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: 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’…
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….
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…
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…
Today was the last day of Spring in Middle Georgia and it certainly felt more like mid-Summer. Highs today warmed to the mid 90s, but believe it or not, it will be the coolest day of the week. High pressure will be keeping us dry and hot through much of the week, with record high temps possible. Expect highs in…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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,…
(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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…