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 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, 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,…
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…
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…
Energy Bills Increasing in middle GeorgiaEnergy Bills IncreasingWARNER ROBINS. Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— As temperatures increase across Middle Georgia, your energy bill is too. For many Flint Energies customers, they’re feeling the heat of a high energy bill. “Oh my God it’s been awful, you know it goes from about a month ago, it went from like 200 to almost 500, so it’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The 90-year-old building that used to house Alexander School Number IV, found a new purpose. It’s now called Alexander IV Senior Living. “I’m from Macon and it means a lot to me just to see this building restored,” said Quinton Jones, Executive director for the facility. Jones says for years, he wondered what the building was going…
Warner Robins Senior Summer CarnivalWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins Parks and Recreation held its second annual Senior Summer Carnival. The carnival began in 2021 as a way to get seniors active. After a warm reception, Warner Robins Park and Rec decided to make it an annual event. “I can come out I can socialize and mingle with people and…
It was another day of record heat in Macon with highs once again reaching 100°. Tomorrow will be another hot day with highs in the 100s and heat index values over 105°. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Middle Georgia Friday from 11am-8pm. Make sure you are staying cool and hydrated Friday as thing start to heat up. We…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A vehicle with a body inside was recovered from the Ocmulgee River at 8:50 a.m. Thursday morning in Bleckley County. According to a release from the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies responded to Dykes Landing on the Ocmulgee in reference to a vehicle located in the river. While removing the vehicle, Deputies found what appeared to…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp announced the purchase of an over 1,100 acre economic development site between the state of Georgia and the Development Authority of Peach County on Thursday. According to Kemp’s office, the Peach County Megasite is located adjacent to GA Highway 96 with immediate access to several major metro areas across the south and midwest through I-75….
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Relief from the heat will be harder to come by today as rain chances drop. Today We will see plenty of sun throughout the day today in Middle Georgia. Cloud fields will begin to populate the sky during the lunchtime hours, however today’s rain chances are nowhere close to what yesterday’s were. Our highs today will…
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by a super-sized three-quarters of a percentage point Wednesday, the biggest increase since 1994. Lego plans to invest more than $1 billion in a factory in Virginia to shorten supply chains and keep up with demand in U.S. Ford is recalling more than 3.3 million vehicles in North America that could roll away because…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Area Tennis Association, in conjunction with the United States Tennis Association, hosted a tournament for 14 and under boys and girls featuring draws of 128 players each, with the best players from the southern region states. “Players are selected off of their national ranking. And so one of our players who just played in…
Macon-Bibb County opens poolsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As the summer continues to bring high temperatures, people will look to get into water. James Bell is a water safety instructor for Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation. He says many water related injuries are due to a persons over estimation of their swimming skills. “You must wear your life jacket, I’m a certified…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The recent heat wave across Middle Georgia has brought temperatures into the triple digits. Dr. John Wood, Emergency Room Medical Director with Atrium Health Navicent, says you need to get ahead of the heat if you’re going to be outside. “Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water,” he said. “If you’re on medications that dehydrate you,…
Houston Summer Enhancement ProgramHouston Summer Enhancement ProgramWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— School may be out for the summer, but some 4th through 7th grade students in Houston County are still learning. Dr. Marion Robinson is the Site Coordinator for the ‘Enhancement Program’. He says the program gives students creative freedom in arts. “They learn throughout the school year and enhance that along…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— GEICO is celebrating Juneteenth a little early by donating $25,000 to the Urban League of Greater Atlanta. This is the first time GEICO has celebrated Juneteenth, after the pandemic canceled past scheduled celebrations. GEICO as a company has partnered with multiple Urban League affiliates. The Regional Vice President, Frankie Silva, says it was important for the company…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon locations are taking a step to enhance the system’s check-in process. The hospital has launched an electronic medical records system known as ‘EPIC’ that allows records to be accessed across all Piedmont facilities. Patients can access their medical records and even make an appointment from their phone. You can also speak with a physician…
The Braves are blazing through early summer with a 13 game (so far) winning streak! Bill Shanks goes over why these wins are so important and who may lead the Braves to another division title. Categories: Sports
Macon-Bibb County SealMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As part of its continued effort to remove blighted buildings, Macon-Bibb Public Works Department and the Urban Development Authority demolished another building. This time the county tore down the old Greyhound bus station on Spring Street. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller, said the bus station was picked because of its location near the interstate, and the…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston county has a new District Attorney for its judicial circuit district. District Attorney William Kendall was officially sworn into office on Monday by Governor Brian Kemp. He had been acting as District Attorney since September of last year when George Hartwig stepped from the position. Kendall has a background in the United States Marine Corp….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Soccer Club is hosting its 13th annual 6v6 Summer League for rising sixth-graders to outgoing seniors. “The most important part of your career and your season is the offseason,” said academy director Adrian Juarez. “Summertime is the offseason. Many players go to summer camps here in town or other places. But this league, what…