It was a sweltering day in Middle Georgia with highs warming back to the upper 90s and 100s. Thankfully some storms pushed in to help cool us off this afternoon, although a few were severe. Tomorrow will be a bit of a repeat of the day, but with an increase in our heat index. An Excessive Heat Watch has been…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Lake Wildwood neighborhood was much quieter Tuesday afternoon following an incident Monday that resulted in two Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators being taken to the hospital. Resident Sharon Brown says she didn’t expect to come home to so much commotion outside her front door on Monday. “I saw all of these police vehicles, and I…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Commissioners are considering a $50,000 grant for Family Advancement Ministries in Macon. The organization provides rental and utility bill assistance to families in need. Ministry leaders say the money would cover rent and utilities for about four families per month for about six months. “We want to make sure that we keep our families, and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Salvation Army in Macon is working to help keep people cool and hydrated as temperatures rise into the triple digits. Charles Pope, the Housing Manager of the Salvation Army, says the shelter is open to anyone and everyone. “For some of them that don’t have a place to stay, if we got the opening, some…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week how to make a homemade potato launcher out of very few parts! All you need to make your very own potato launcher is a copper pipe and a dowel rod, and of course a potato. Using the copper pipe, jabbed it through the potato and presto! Instant potato ammo! Now…
(41NBC/WMGT) —Apple has a new iOS update in the works. The tech company recently made the announcement at its annual developer conference. Let’s look at some of the new features of iOS 16. If you’ve ever regretted sending a text message to someone, you’re going to love Apple’s latest software update. iOS 16 lets you edit or recall any recently…
Majority of food service and retail workers in the U.S. experience unpredictable schedules. A study found 64% of workers received less than two weeks’ notice of their forthcoming work schedule and 46% were scheduled a closing and opening shift the following day. American Airlines regional carriers, Piedmont and Envoy, hiked pilot pay more than 50%. Coca-Cola, Spirit and wine giant…
Lewis (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office) UPDATE (6/14 7:08 a.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Xzaydrian Ja’Won Lewis and a 16-year-old boy were identified as two suspects wanted in connection with Monday’s incident near a west Macon roundabout that resulted in two investigators being sent to the hospital. Both are in custody. Lewis is being held at the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 6 and Friday, June 10, 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…
It was a hot day in Middle Georgia as high temps warmed to 99°, with “heat index” values in the 100s. This is just the beginning of a very hot week for Middle Georgia. A Heat Advisory has been issued for all of the area Tuesday from 12pm-8pm, for dangerous heat/heat index. Make sure you are staying hydrated and taking…
Campers going through basketball drillsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to the youth of Macon by hosting a summer basketball camp for boys and girls. The Police Athletic League, or PAL, is a program formed to deter juveniles from crime by providing mentorships. Organizers say the camp will teach fundamentals of the game, while helping…
Macon-Bibb County opens poolsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation department is working to open more pools. Right now, only three pools are open: the Delores A Brooks Rec Center, the Booker T. Washington Rec Center, and the South Bibb Rec center. The pools are open on a rotating schedule. Parks and Recreation Director Robert Walker says there’s…
Georgia College adds nursing course to address nursing shortageNursing ShortageMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia College in Milledgeville is working to tackle the shortage of nurses across the state. The college added a third nursing class to its existing two. The new class will be an accelerated course that will last one year. College lecturers we spoke with say the need…
Early Voting in Middle GeorgiaEarly Voting kicks off in middle GeorgiaMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting is underway for Georgia’s runoff elections. Two middle Georgia counties we checked with are reporting low voter turnout. Macon-Bibb’s Board of Elections says turnout for runoff elections is usually low. The board of elections is offering a few reminders. “You can not change parties if…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC that a body has been found near the Macon Burger King just off Romeiser Drive and Eisenhower Parkway. According to Jones, the report came in through a 911 call at about 2:15 p.m. Monday. Jones says the body has been there for a long time, so authorities are currently…
A survey finds Americans to be pretty good at finding shopping deals. A quarter of the respondents said they would need at least 50 percent off for a substantial discount. Three in four respondents said they’d wait until it would go on sale. Experts fear a recession is nearly unavoidable after data on inflation shows a 40 year high. Gas…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teenager is in stable condition at the hospital after being struck by a bullet Saturday night. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened just before 9:30 in the 2400 block of Recreation Road. Witnesses told deputies a bullet struck a 17-year-old girl. A private vehicle took her to the hospital. Call the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s hard to tell an area off Riverside Drive near downtown Macon was recently a homeless camp. “There was urine, feces, there were fires,” said Alison Bender, Executive Director for the Brookdale Resource Center. The county cleared the camp this week. Bender says she visited the camp with Daybreak and the Salvation Army to talk with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Whether you’re shopping at the grocery store or filling up at the pump, you’re probably feeling the effects of inflation. Dr. Antonio Saravia, an economics professor at Mercer University, says you should hold off on big purchases right now. He adds that the federal reserve will slowly increase interest rates this year to cool off the…
Atrium Health NavicentAtrium Health NavicentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is increasing its minimum wage for the third time in two years. Starting July 10, the new minimum wage will be $13.50 for entry-level roles at Atrium Health Navicent. This is a one dollar per hour increase over the current minimum. Atrium Health Navicent says it is investing $2.3…
Tal Talton and his family after being sworn inPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tal Talton is now sworn in as the new Post 4 Commissioner for Houston County. The Houston County native beat out Jackie Rozier in the May 24 election. Talton continues a family tradition in serving the people of Houston County. His grandfather, Cullen Talton, has been serving as…
After a rocky start to the season, the Braves are gaining momentum with a winning streak on the road and at home. Bill Shanks explains how the pieces are coming together and the future may look brighter than we thought a few week ago. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB
Joseph Anthony MooreMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says an autopsy determined a death inside the Bibb County Jail was a homicide. The G.B.I. Medical Examiner ruled the death of 48-year-old Carlos Delmara Shelley as homicide. Investigators have charged 50-year-old inmate Joseph Anthony Moore, of Macon, with aggravated assault and murder in relation to Shelley’s death. On…
UPDATE: The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 45-year-old Wilton Tatem III, of Dublin. He is charged with murder. —— DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — A man was killed at a home in Laurens County Thursday afternoon. According to Laurens County Deputy Coroner Nathan Stanley, the incident happened at 3495 US Highway 257 in Dexter. Stanley says 53-year-old William Thomas…