MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District has a new cell phone policy in place as students return to the classroom. This school year, students are allowed to have a personally owned electronic device at school, but it must be out of sight and turned off during the school day. According to the new policy, personally owned electronic…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District names its 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year. Bridgett Hunt received the honor during the district’s opening session event. Hunt teaches seventh grade social studies at Thomson Middle School. Hunt says she believes that when teachers nurture a sense of hope, they optimize the potential for student success. “I truly have…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny skies will give way to scattered clouds and storms again this afternoon and evening. Today Following a night of heavy widespread rain for much of Middle Georgia we began today on a humid note. Skies overhead were mostly clear, however during the sunrise hours fog filled in across much of the region as temperatures reached…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrests two teens in connection to a June deadly shooting. Deputies arrested a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old in connection with the death investigation of 59-year-old Freddie Crowell. Investigators say on June 14, 2022, Crowell was shot at the Supa Suds car wash located at 590 PioNono Avenue. Crowell later died at…
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Bert Brown of the Brentwood War Eagles. Coach Brown has a lot to say about his championship team. Hear how the War Wagles are adapting to a new offense. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bert Brown, Bill Shanks, Brentwood War Eagles, Coach’s Corner, high…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For the first time in its history, the Cochran-Bleckley Recreation Department hosted its first fastpitch softball world series in conjunction with Dixie Softball. “We were awarded this tournament two years ago. You have to go through a presentation process and that sort of thing,” said the director of recreation Andy Brand. “We went to Chattanooga and…
It has been a busy weather day for many of us in Middle Georgia, with strong storms firing up this evening. Most of our storm activity stayed east of I-75, but brought some heavy rain to most spots that saw thunderstorms. Although the airport in Macon didn’t record much rainfall, our radar estimated total is around 1.6″ with some places…
Bibb County Students head back to schoolFirst Day of school for Bibb County StudentsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students in Bibb County went back to class on Wednesday. We visited Bruce Elementary School, where we saw nothing but smiles and excitement to start the new school year. Principal Kizzie Lott says she’s ready to start the year strong. “Our theme is…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center celebrate WWII Nurse turning 108WWII Nurse turning 108DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former U.S. Army nurse is turning 108 years old. The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center held a special celebration for 2nd Lt. Meta P. Monteleon Wednesday. According to the VA, Monteleon is the oldest living WWII nurse. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local News,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Maj. General John Healy is the newest commander of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command, which is comprised of more than 74,000 airmen and civilians. A change of command ceremony took place Wednesday at the Museum of Aviation. Healy was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday night. He’ll take over following the Retirement of Lt. General…
(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Lottery has reached a milestone in generating money for education in Georgia. Governor Brian Kemp says that the Georgia Lottery has raised $25 billion for education in the state of Georgia since its inception in 1993. The funds go towards supporting early learning and higher education through the HOPE scholarship. The Georgia Lottery says that more…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Forsyth Police Chief, Eddie Harris, is planning to submit his retirement. According to City Manager, Janice Hall, Harris told Hall Friday, July 29th, that he would be submitting his retirement, though as of Wednesday August 3rd, he still hasn’t done so. Major Daniels is in charge of the police department while the City of Forsyth…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us how he captured his shadow! Using a glow in the dark board, Lindsey puts his hand on the board and turns off the lights. The board glows except for where his hand is because his hand is opaque meaning light can’t travel through it. When Lindsey lifts his hand up he reveals…
Pregnant mothers in Georgia can now get tax credits for unborn children, according to the state’s Revenue Department. CNN reports that it’s part of the state’s heartbeat abortion law, which recognizes a fetus as a life as soon as a heartbeat is detected. The state’s Revenue Department also said this: “In light of the June 24, 2022, U.S. Supreme Court…
KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Department of Transportation crews locate a body in a ditch in Crawford County. According to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, the crews were cutting grass around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. And they discovered the body of a man in a ditch along Highway 341 North between Highway 42 North and Old 341 West. The Georgia Bureau…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a morning crash involving a pedestrian. Officers say the crash happened around 4:30 Wednesday morning, in the 400 block of Watson Blvd. An investigation shows, a man was standing in the inside eastbound lane when he was hit by a Dodge Charger traveling east on Watson Blvd. The…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Brian Kemp has signed two executive orders to extend the temporary suspension of the state’s excise tax on motor fuel sales. In a news release, Kemp says the extension “alleviates the financial burden placed on Georgians due to the federal government’s gross mishandling of inflation and to renew efforts to address supply chain issues.” The…
Equifax provided inaccurate credit scores on millions of U.S. consumers seeking loans during a three-week period. The scores were sometimes off by 20 points or more in either direction, enough to alter the interest rates consumers were offered. Demand for workers fell in June to the lowest level in nine months. Total job openings still remain well above the number…
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Jesse Hicks of the Baldwin Braves. After a disappointing loss to LaGrange in the playoffs last year, the Braves are looking to battle back in a tougher region with some returning starters. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: baldwin braves, Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high…
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (41NBC/WMGT) — Fans and media had the opportunity to look at the 2022 Mercer Bears football team at the Southern Conference Media Day last week. The Bears were one play away from becoming SoCon champs as they fell to ETSU in the final game of the season. Regardless of the second-place finish, in just his second season…
Despite seeing a mostly dry afternoon in Middle Georgia, storms are continuing this evening, mainly in our southern counties. Overnight the rain should start to taper off with some fog settling in for tomorrow morning. We will see yet another quick warm up on Wednesday with highs pushing into the low and mid 90s. High humidity will keep our feels…
Bibb County School District hiring bus driversNew School Bus drivers neededMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – AAA, The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and Bibb County Schools are working to make sure students get to and from school safely. The organizations held a news conference Tuesday concerning driving safety. The Schools Open, Drive Safely initiative is meant to remind people to slow…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office tp host Hiring event Hiring eventMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking to add to its team. The sheriff’s office will host a hiring event on Wednesday called “Breakfast with Recruiters.” The sheriff’s office is looking to fill part-time and full-time positions in patrol, traffic, investigations and more. The pandemic impacted the…
Macon Violence Prevention Initiative looking over its goals and progressMVPMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Violence Prevention Initiative (MVP) leaders are calling on the community to help prevent violence in Macon-Bibb. Leaders are reviewing progress on the initiative’s goals so far. Coordinator Jeremy Grissom says blight is being tackled and that the initiative is working with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and Macon…