MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon hosted the Lexington County Blowfish, hoping to end their three-game losing streak. The Bacon started hot, scoring their first run of the game on a double by Kyle Bork in the bottom of the first; however, that would be the only run Macon scored. The Blowfish would tie the game in the top…
We saw widespread showers and storms in Middle Georgia today, and that kept our highs a few degrees below normal. Some areas saw heavy rain and gusty winds, but severe weather stayed mostly out of the area. Overnight, we will see our showers starting to wane, with patchy fog building in through tomorrow morning. Tuesday will be a warm day,…
Milledgeville Fire Department requests pay increase from City councilMilledgeville Fire DepartmentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Milledgeville Fire Department is requesting an increase in pay for its firefighters. The fire department says it’s looking to retain firefighters and that it’s struggling to keep up with the pay of surrounding fire departments. “We have firefighters making just as much as sergeants,” Battalion Chief…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is moving to a “Unified Dress Code” for elementary schools. The change is effective for the 2022-23 school year, according to a Bibb County School District Facebook post Monday. The requirements are listed below. Pre-Kindergarten: All clothes must be the appropriate size Students wearing skirts, dresses and jumpers wear shorts or…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After two years of not being able to hold a camp due to Covid-19, the Douglass Theatre is holding its Stage Works Theater Camp. The camp is teaching children ages 7 -14 the ins and outs of theater while also providing valuable life lessons. “The history I think helps out a lot, and that they see…
UPDATE: The Georgia DNR has provided another update on the recovery of the teen’s body. The DNR says that by utilizing the Remote Operated Vehicle, game wardens were able to find the body of 15 year-old Alex Carreto of Chamblee. Divers with the Milledgeville Fire Department were able to recover the body at 1:33 p.m. UPDATE: A Battalion Chief with…
Abbott Nutrition set to resume production at its Michigan baby formula factory on Saturday. Apple to hold its WWDC event today, showcasing IOS 16, IPADOS 16, TVOS 16, and more. Research shows debt has risen in older people, and those who owe are more likely to have multiple diagnosed illnesses. In the year ending May 14, Alcoholic sales slipped about…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Approximately 350 college football coaches from over 80 universities made their way to Middle Georgia to attend Mercer University’s annual football prospect camps hoping to find a gem here in the Southeast. “You’re just trying to see, if it’s a receiver, you’re trying to see their footwork, their athleticism,” said Mercer football head coach Drew Cronic….
Splash Bash hosted in DublinDublin SwimmingDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Summer means it’s time to break out the swim suits and get into the water. Before you do so, the Nu Xi Sigma Chapter of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority wants to make sure you know how to swim. For more than 10 years, the sorority has partnered with USA Swim…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Toys for Tots recently packed more than 400 backpacks for foster care children. Bags were filled with items for different age ranges and sexes for children spanning 11 counties. Wendy Chadwell, Middle Georgia Toys for Tots’ coordinator, says volunteers spent two weeks packing 476 backpacks. “My passion is children and families in our area,” she…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s time for the annual Peach Festival! It started Friday in Fort Valley. Fort Valley Mayor, Jeffery Lundy, says he’s excited to get out and enjoy his first Peach Festival as mayor. “I will be a part of it,” he said. “I will be dancing. I will be moving, shaking hands, just let them know…
Primary Pediatrics seeing an increase in flu casesIncrease in Flu CasesMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warm weather is here, but so is the flu. Primary Pediatrics in Macon says it’s seeing around five flu cases a day. While that number may not seem high, Dr. Jason Smith says the flu is not common this time of year. We usually see flu…
Matthew Mayhew (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a missing man. Investigators say 37-year-old Matthew Brock Mayhew hasn’t been in contact with his family since the morning of May 29. Investigators were told Mayhew left his home on foot and hasn’t been seen by family members since….
Antwan Cornelius Brooks (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 32-year-old man is now in custody following a months-long drug investigation. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says Antwan Cornelius Brooks was arrested after members of the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit seized more than 135 grams of methamphetamines. Warrants were issued for his arrest, and…
UPDATE: Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC that the name of the inmate who died was Carlos Shelley. Jones says Shelley was taken to the GBI’s lab for an autopsy. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators are looking into the death of an inmate that was serving time at the Bibb County Jail. A 40-year-old male was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon hosted rival Savannah Bananas tonight with Macon native Austin Emener on the mound for the Bacon. The Bananas scored two runs in three consecutive innings to take a 6-1 lead at the end of the fourth inning. Going into the bottom of the sixth, the Bananas led 6-2. But with the bases loaded…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville man is dead after crashing his motorcycle Wednesday night. It happened at the intersection of Deepstep Road and Georgia Highway 24. Georgia State Patrol says 37-year-old Thomas Tollison,was riding at a high rate of speed near the intersection and hit one of the dividers, causing his motorcycle to go airborne. While in the air,…
L-R: Jalissa Janee Price, Tylaun Rashard Mullins, Kareem Vontez Zellner, Drevon Lashuwn McLaurin (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four people are now in custody following a mid-state theft ring that involved guns, drugs, cash, identification cards and debit and credit cards. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post Thursday that its H.E.A.T Units recovered two…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon and NewTown Macon are coming together to celebrate National Trails Day, a day of advocacy, events, and fundraising. National Trails Day is Saturday, June 4th. The annual event encourages support of our nation’s public trails. In Macon, you can take part by hiking Browns Mound, floating down the Ocmulgee River, reflecting in Riverside…
PHOTO: Sanford Bishop, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 2nd congressional district., Photo Date: UndatedMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop, visited the Schnitzer Steel Industries in Macon. He visited the plant to see how it produces high quality recycled metals. Congressman Bishop said the plant is moving to battery production and electric car batteries. “What they do here will impact the…
Baldwin County camerasBaldwin County camerasMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is installing ‘Flock Cameras’ to address a recent increase in crime. The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the county and the city of Milledgeville to install the cameras. “We hope that it’s going to help protect our families here, and their property, as well as help…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In the wake of the recent mass shootings across the country, Temple Beth Israel in Macon held a prayer vigil at High Street Park. The vigil recognized victims of gun violence here in Macon-Bibb County too. Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar says she hopes the vigil gives people a place to mourn and remember victims of gun violence….
Milledgeville Mother and daughter graduate togetherMilledgeville graduatesMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A mother and daughter from Milledgeville have a lot to celebrate after graduating from nursing school together. In her 51 years, Sonya never thought college graduate would be a word used to describe herself. “I’ve always went to people’s graduations and watched their graduations, so I always wished that I would’ve…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Central Georgia Technical College partnered with Georgia Work Source for a job fair Thursday. The fair hosted over 30 vendors and welcomed close to 300 visitors at the New Greater Allen Temple AME Church in Byron. Special Projects Manager for Central Georgia Tech, Doctor Wanda West, said CGTC gives students an opportunity to meet with businesses through…