It was another hot day in Middle Georgia and Wednesday looks like it will be even warmer. Highs will be warming into the middle and upper 90s, with humidity making it feel like 105°+. Although we will see plenty of sunshine to start our day, showers and thunderstorms will be firing up during the afternoon. Once again some storms could…
Warner Robins Fire Department reports several lightning firesWarner Robins Fire Department reports several fires caused by lightning strikesWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Fire Department says lightning strikes during Monday’s storms resulted in more than half a dozen fires. The fire department says seven fires broke out late Monday night. Four of those were structure fires. Five families…
Robins Air Force Base hosts an adaptive golf clinic for veterans with disabilitiesRobins Air Force BaseWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Disabled veterans are getting a chance to improve their golf game. A six-week program at Robins Air Force Base is helping veterans stay active. Veterans like Keith Rhodes are excited to be on the golf course. “It gives you a chance…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The wait to get your youngest children vaccinated against the coronavirus is over. The North Central Health District and Atrium Health Navicent have their supply of vaccines for children over the age of six months ready to go. “We’re excited to expand access for the youngest in our community to get vaccines so that we can…
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Joaquin Sample of the Central Chargers. Coming off of a 1-9 season in 2021, hear how Coach Samples and the Chargers plan to excel in a new region. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Central High School, Coach’s Corner, joaquin sample
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The president of Fort Valley State University is visiting Israel as part of a program to create new academic and research partnerships between American and Israeli universities. President Paul Anthony Jones is part of a delegation of presidents from Historically Black Colleges and Universities arriving in Israel. The six-day trip is hosted by the American…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College & State University reports its impact on the local economy is growing. GCSU states it reached an economic impact of more than $285 million in 2021. That’s an increase of $2.7 million from the previous fiscal year, according to the annual study commissioned by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia…
The average car is getting less affordable for the average person with typical monthly payments hitting all-time highs. US airlines canceled over 1,200 flights from Friday to Sunday over the July 4th holiday weekend. High gas prices are leading people to pull back on their driving. JPMorgan warns oil prices could surge 240% as Russia slashes output in response to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Heat indices will be in the triple digits across Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today There were a good amount of scattered clouds to begin the morning in Middle Georgia. Temperatures were in the low 70s as were dew points, indicating a near saturated atmosphere. The moisture content around the region rose again last night due to…
Scattered showers and storms have ruined fireworks for some across Middle Georgia this evening. Expect to see these storms hang around for a bit tonight, before giving way to some patchy fog by Tuesday morning. Tuesday will bring another hot day to the area with partly cloudy skies and a chance for afternoon storms. This trend of heat, humidity, and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lake Tobesofkee held its first Sparks Over the Park Fourth of July celebration Monday after two years of not holding the event due to the pandemic. Families were out enjoying the weather and being together. Frank Stewart started setting up at 11 a.m. He told 41NBC he missed being able to celebrate with his family. “I…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The regular maintenance on your home can seem like a pain at times, but according to Artis Powell, an inspector with the Warner Robins Fire Department, taking extra steps can keep your home safe from fires. “You’d be surprised by how many people don’t have smoke detectors in the home,” Powell said. “If you’re a…
Grand Opera House live concert recording premiereGrand Opera HouseMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon’s Historic Grand Opera House took part in the filming of ‘A Night of Georgia Music’ in March. The film is airing on Georgia Public Broadcasting at 7 Monday night and will be released on television networks this fall. The production showcases Georgia’s music industry with three well-known…
Fourth of July causes increase in pet scamsPet ScamsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Fourth of July celebrations continue, it’s important to keep your pets safe from fireworks. According to the Better Business Bureau, there’s an increase in lost pets this time of year due to them running away at the sound of fireworks. The BBB says if you lose your…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re a veteran in Bibb County, the Superior Court Clerk’s Office says it can store your military discharge paperwork free of charge. Erica L. Woodford, the Superior Court Clerk, says the form is referred to as a DD214. When you file the document with the Clerk’s Office, you’ll always know where it is and be…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A juvenile male is in critical condition at the hospital after a shooting Monday afternoon. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the incident, which happened in the 4200 block of Robinson Circle, was called in to the Macon-Bibb 911 Center around 1 o’clock. Witnesses told deputies a male juvenile was shot during an altercation…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer involved shooting that took place in Warner Robins Sunday night, in which one man was shot and died. According to the release from the GBI, Sunday, July 3rd, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office was sent to 402 Tharpe Road for a welfare check around 10…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A hot and humid pattern is taking over Middle Georgia for the first week of July. Today Over the weekend we saw afternoon sunshine make a return following a cloudy week. We also saw storms during the afternoon and evening scattered around Middle Georgia. That trend is continuing into today and the first full week of…
Damon Stuart and Ramona Wall (Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man and woman are now in custody following a chase Friday that started in I-75 in Monroe County and ended with a crash at Atrium Health Navicent’s Urgent Care facility on Riverside Drive in Macon. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release says a deputy spotted a…
Photo: Facebook/Dudley Little LeagueDUDLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dudley Little League (10-12) baseball team is heading to the state tournament. Dudley, the District 5 tournament host, advanced to the finals with a 19-0 win over Western and a 4-0 win over Warner Robins American. The boys beat Warner Robins American 13-3 in four innings for the title Friday night. Dudley…
Centerville Independence Day CelebrationIndependence Day CelebrationCENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — The City of Centerville held its annual ‘Independence Day Celebration’ on Friday. Hundreds attended the event at Center Park, which featured live music from the Swingin’ Medallions and a local DJ. Families brought picnic blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the show, while kids cooled off in the splash pad….
Houston County DA addresses violent crimesHouston CountyWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County District Attorney William Kendall is addressing recent violent crimes in Warner Robins. According to Kendall, two of the homicides that happened last weekend involved gang activity. It’s an issue he says his office is already working to address. Since January, the DA’s office has put together a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- If you enjoyed downtown Macon’s ‘Spirit of Macon’ mural from Abraham Abebe, you’ll soon be able to enjoy a sequel! The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority says the colorful piece is getting a part two that will extend across the face of the bridge at Fifth and Poplar streets, and Abebe will be back to finish the piece….
(File: June 2022) A Habitat for Humanity Home built on an blight lot in the Lynnwood Estates neighborhoodMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Area Habitat for Humanity announced Friday a match donation of $500,000 from the Peyton Anderson Foundation. This matches a $500,000 grant recently approved by Macon-Bibb County through the American Rescue Plan Act. The now combined $1 million will…