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…
White House says inflation will reflect the continued high prices and invasion of Ukraine, suggesting it may be worse than expected. The IRS raised the mileage rate used for tax deductions on vehicles due to higher gas prices. Cheerios cereal could be making consumers sick. The new report about Cheerios come on the heels of complaints involving lucky charms, which…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –After spending 25 years as a Tattnall Square Academy Trojan, Joey Hiller is still a Trojan, but now at Peach County High School and will be leading the baseball program. “In ’97, Coach Barney Hester wanted me to bring Stratford Academy’s baseball program to Tattnall. And I said yes, and I was excited about doing it. Then…
Benches created for families impacted in the Uvalde ShootingUvalde TexasEASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — It’s been more than two weeks since a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas left 19 students and two teachers dead. An Eastman man is among people across the U.S. showing support for the victims’ families. Sean Peacock, the owner of Jass Graphix,…
Antonio King (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (6/9/22) : The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office made a fifth arrest in connection to the shooting death of 18-year-old Shamarian Chatfield. Investigators identified 17-year-old Antonio King as one of the suspects and issued a warrant for his arrest. Members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force located him and took him into…
Abbott reportedly received warning from employees February 2021 regarding equipment failure at the baby formula plant. The company was unable to confirm those allegations. After four straight months of decline, used car prices increased by 0.7% in May. Target is slashing prices on pandemic supplies, furniture and more. Urban Outfitters will also increase promotions for the year. Categories: Featured, Morning…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon hosted the Savannah Bananas hoping to end their four-game losing streak. The Bacon pitched two shutout innings, but the Bananas began with a solo home run at the top of the third. The Bananas scored another five more runs in the frame, taking a 6-0 lead. Savannah would not score for the rest…
Macon-Bibb Bicentennial Committee meets for the first timeBicentennial CommitteeMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is planning to host several events next year in honor of the city’s 200th anniversary. The Bicentennial Committee met for the first time on Wednesday to elect officers and pinpoint goals. A total of 25 people are on the committee, which is comprised of community leaders and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority cut the ribbon on its upgraded Rocky Creek Water Rehabilitation Center. “We completely replaced the press building,” Executive Director Joey Leverette said. “Tremendous amount of electrical upgrades. These plants use a lot of power and a lot of power machinery, so the three biggest parts have been electrical, grit removal and our…
Macon Area Habitat for Humanity receives fund to construct 10 homes this yearMacon Area Habitat for HumanityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More homes are coming to Macon this year thanks to Macon Area Habitat for Humanity. Macon-Bibb Commissioners recently approved $500,000 of American Rescue Plan funding for the organization. Ivey Hall, Macon Area Habitat for Humanity’s Executive Director, says the money…
Bibb County Schools offer hybrid schedulesBibb SchoolsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District announced this week it’s moving to a unified dress code for all elementary students. The change is effective for the upcoming school year. Before, students were required to wear specific colors of collared shirts, but the unified dress code allows students to wear a wider…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects involved in a Wednesday morning armed robbery. The incident took place around 2:44 a.m., at the Welcome Gas Station on Houston Road. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, two men with guns entered the store and demanded money from the store clerk. Both men ran…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer University football team is the first college athletics program or school to accept the 50 Yard Challenge through Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Services, which provides free lawn care service to the elderly, disabled, single parents, veterans or anyone else in need in their communities. When head coach Drew Cronic learned about the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District started its summer meal program on Monday. The program provides lunches for students through July 2. The lunches provide a rotating choice of meals with a side of fruits and vegetables. Timikel Shape, the district’s Executive Director for School Nutrition, says the district does all it can to make sure its…
U.S District Attorneys Office hosts ‘Protecting houses of Worship’ summitProtecting houses of worship SummitMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Faith-based organizations in middle Georgia are making sure they’re protected against those looking to carry out violence. The U.S Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia partnered with the Georgia Sheriff’s Association and local law enforcement to host a summit for area houses…