ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s parole board has declined to halt the execution of a man who killed an 8-year-old girl 46 years ago. The board issued its decision Monday, a day before Virgil Delano Presnell Jr. is scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection in the city of Jackson. As is customary, the board did not explain its…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Fort Valley man was shot and killed Friday. According to a press release it happened just after 9 p.m. in the 1100 block of Edward Street in Fort Valley. The victim was shot in the torso and was taken to Atrium Health Navicent Peach County where he was pronounced dead. Peach County Coroner Kerry…
(41NBC/WMGT) — From cassette tapes to CDs, we’ll soon be saying goodbye to another pastime – the iPod. Hard to believe, but the digital music player has been around for more than 20 years, and it won’t be for much longer. Apple first introduced the iPod on October 23, 2001. That meant music junkies didn’t have to carry around CDs,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front passing through Georgia today will delay highs in the mid and upper 90s by a day or two. Today A summer pattern has moved in for the Peach State. With the exception of a weak cold front moving through later this afternoon, jet stream influence is leaving the area, allowing for typical summertime…
U.S. gasoline futures extend gains to top $4 a gallon for the first time ever. Walmart says its needs more store managers even though its paying 200 thousand dollars a year. Walmart had created a program to recruit and train college graduates to become store managers. Power companies are warning about the dangers of releasing balloons into the air. Mylar…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that occurred in the 700 block of Harold Street. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 9:01a.m. Saturday. It was reported that 27-year-old Damian Devonta Felton Sr. was fatally wounded by a gunshot wound while he was outside of his residence. The circumstances…
Heard Elementary hosts Senior WalkSenior WalkMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school seniors in Bibb County took a trip down memory lane on Friday. Heard Elementary School hosted its annual ‘Senior Walk.” Students cheered on the graduates with signs and smiles. 19 students were decked out in their caps and gowns with their families behind them. We got to speak with…
A Pulaski Family shared their story on Mental HealthMental Health MonthHAWKINSVILLE, Georgia(41 NBC/WMGT) — The state of Georgia has several mental health facilities, but that’s not the case in many rural communities. A Pulaski County family is sharing their story during Mental Health Awareness Month. The Quigg family has been impacted by mental illness for years. “Bill was diagnosed with…
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(41NBC/WMGT) — Your home environment has the ability to change your mood and stress levels for the better. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here to talk to us about how to make our homes less stressful so we can truly love where we live. “A fresh coat of paint can completely change the feel of your…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning gaming store break-in. Deputies say they responded to a store alarm at the Retro Raven on Vineville Avenue just after 4:00 Friday morning. According to deputies, surveillance video shows two masked men entered the store by breaking the glass storefront. The suspects then broke glass cases…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A major heatwave is on deck for Georgia following today’s wet weather. Today Friday began with a blanket of clouds over Middle Georgia along with a few isolated light showers. It was a warm morning as the entire region began the day over 60 degrees with most spots hovering around 65. There were a few spots…
Portions at U.S. restaurants are getting smaller based on government data. Food away from home has climbed 7.2% over the past 12 months. Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren wants companies to publicly reveal why they are raising prices. According to annual airline quality rating from Wichita State University, some passenger carriers were able to outshine others in overall performance this year….
(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re tired of the same old peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or you’ve just run out of bread, we have a really cute and fun, easy way to spruce up those peanut butter and jellies. All you have to do is grab some waffles out of your freezer, some bananas, peanut butter, jelly, and we can start…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District has announced the addition of girls flag football at high schools for the upcoming season. “We wanted to add it just to have another competitive sport for our girls,” said Bibb County Athletic Director Kevin Grooms. “We have a lot of girls who want to compete in football, but to have…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The NFL has officially released the 2022 season schedules. Here’s a look at the Atlanta Falcons schedule: Week 1: Atlanta Falcons host New Orleans Saints, Sept. 11 at 1 p.m. Week 2: Atlanta Falcons @ LA Rams, Sept. 18 at 4:05 p.m. Week 3: Atlanta Falcons @ Seattle Seahawks, Sept. 25 at 4:25 p.m. Week 4:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in a theft case. Investigators say a Ford F-250 was stolen from the Texas Border Grill parking lot on Houston Road between 8 p.m Wednesday night and 6 a.m Thursday morning. The truck’s license plate number is PKR9699. The blinker on driver’s side mirror is broken, there is…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Perry Police Department needs your help with a entering auto cases. Police are investigating multiple entering autos between May 9 and May 11, at Perry Feed and Tack on Kellwood Drive. They say this man in the picture above, along with a woman accompanying him, may be persons of interest from other entering autos in the…
A few showers have started to push into Middle Georgia this evening as an area of low pressure moves closer. Cloud cover, as well as showers and storms will be increasing starting Friday morning. Scattered showers will be possible through the day Friday, but severe weather is not expected. The rain and cloud cover keeps our highs cooler than…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation is hosting its first ever Picnic in the Park Festival this weekend. Seven food trucks will be present, offering everything from Latin food to burgers to desserts. The Picnic will hold events for all age ranges. An inflatable bounce house and obstacle course will be on-site for children, and corn hole and…
Twiggs County School District participates in Campaign to target reading levelsTwiggs County School DistrictJEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County School District, like most other school districts, has dealt with learning loss due to the pandemic. In an effort to reverse that trend, the district is investing in itself and the community. Through a partnership with the United Way of…
Police Chief Antonio Fletcher was officially sworn in Thursday as FVSU’s newest police chief.FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )— Antonio Fletcher was sworn in as Fort Valley State University’s newest police chief on Thursday. According to University President, Paul Jones, the ceremony was not just for the university, but also the community. “He brings extensive experience to our university,” President Jones…
Ukraine talk at DaybreakDaybreakMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — DePaul USA Daybreak in Macon had a visit from a special guest on Thursday. Matthew Carter, the CEO of DePaul International, made a stop in Macon to update the community on what the organization has done and is continuing to do for the people of Ukraine. Carter spoke about the thousands of people the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Around 2 p.m. on Thursday, Rutland High School went into a precautionary lockdown due to a potential threat on the school. According to Stephanie Hartley with the Bibb County School District, a student alerted administrators to a social media account with a post alleging a possible threat to the school– it was this that led to…