WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Supreme Court rules a Houston County school bus driver should get a new trial due to juror misconduct. In 2019, a jury found bus driver Shalita Jackson Harris guilty of homicide by vehicle in the first degree and reckless driving. The charges stem from a January 2018 bus accident where six-year-old student Arlana…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week another use for strawberry jam besides eating! Strawberry jam is a natural Ph indicator which means you can use it to tell if something acidic or basic, to do this mix warm water and strawberry jam together in a container and presto! You have a homemade Ph indicator. If you…
Is Max Fried the pitcher that can bring the Braves back to the 90’s? Bill Shanks wants to talk about why Fried might belong in the conversation with Smoltz, Maddux and Glavine. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, max-fried, MLB
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Becoming the Bibb County Schools Superintendent is something Dr. Dan Sims said he prayed and dreamed for. Now that he prepares to officially take on the role, he hopes to build on ‘Victory in Progress’ by creating paths to success for each student. “I think that individual student focus is something we have to have these days,”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— There were several runoff races in Middle Georgia and across the state Tuesday, including the race for Macon Water Authority Chairman. Former Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Gary Bechtel, beat opponent former District 2 Macon Water Authority Board Member Desmond Brown for the role. Bechtel received 8,499 votes to Brown’s 3,818. The race went to a runoff following the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — “Our mission here is to create memorable experiences for our fans. And for years down the road, that they will forever remember their Macon Bacon games that they went to,” said Bacon president Brandon Raphael. For the Bacon’s entertainment crew, more famously known as the Sizzle Squad, it’s important to give fans a different experience than…
PITTS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—A Wilcox County man was arrested Tuesday on child molestation charges. The Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office says a report of child molestation was made on June 11, and the victim is under the age of 10-years-old. After an investigation and multiple interviews, Jon McWhorter was arrested when investigators found evidence of molestation during search warrants at two separate locations….
No vaccines available for children 5 and younger in middle Georgiamiddle GeorgiaMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Even though the FDA and CDC have approved the Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5-years-old, you won’t find it in Middle Georgia just yet. “Pfizer is actually a three shot vaccine and Moderna is a two shot,” said Melissa Brantley the Public Information Officer for the…
(File: June 2022) A Habitat for Humanity Home built on an blight lot in the Lynnwood Estates neighborhoodMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Habitat for Humanity is building affordable homes in empty lots left by Macon-Bibb County in its fight against blight. Macon-Bibb has demolished nearly 200 structures as a way to get rid of local eyesores and deter crime. “We know that…
We are now officially in Summer and it is hot in Middle Georgia. Tomorrow will bring another very hot day to the area with highs warming to around 104°(which would break the old record of 101°). There is currently not a heat advisory in place, because of the low humidity, but it is possible one could be issued tomorrow. It…
Mercer University Professor explains what the ‘Summer Solstice’ isSummer SolsticeMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Tuesday marked the Summer Solstice. It’s the first official day of Summer, and the longest day of the year. We spoke with Matt Marone, who is an Astronomy professor at Mercer University. He says the Solstice changes the movement of the sun. “So you have the sun rising in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- What do drills, gloves and hotdogs have in common? They were all apart of the “Hard Hats and Hotdogs” event that happened at Camp Zion. Lakesia Toomer is the Executive Director of Next Level of Macon. Her group partnered with Stafford Builders and Bibb Zion Baptist Church to teach kids through project based learning. “We recognize that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department filled its newest position during a promotion ceremony, Tuesday. After 30 years with the department, Battalion Chief James T. Alligood will now serve as Deputy Fire Chief. A promotion ceremony took place Tuesday morning at the Fire Headquarters on Oglethorpe Street. “Chief Alligood has served the Fire Department for nearly 30…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County community is mourning the death of former county commissioner Geneva Davis. Davis passed away Saturday at her home in Milledgeville and surrounded by family. She was 95 years old. Geneva Davis served as the District 1 representative on the Baldwin County Commission following the death of her husband, Commissioner Oscar Davis Sr. Their…
Sam’s Club offering annual memberships for only $8, but only for the upcoming Independence Day holiday. Nearly 300,000 public-school teachers and other staff left the field between 2020 and May 2022, a nearly 3% drop in workforce. 55% of teachers said they would leave education sooner than planned. JetBlue raised its offer for Spirit Airlines, now having $33.50 a share….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today is the first day of summer and highs are likely to eclipse 100 degrees in many Middle Georgia locations. Today It was another pleasant morning around the region as most spots began the day in the mid 60s. The lower humidity is sticking around again today, meaning we shouldn’t see much difference between the heat…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 13 and Friday, June 17, 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…
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has an update concerning the Monday night shooting that left 16-year-old Hakeem Flowers dead and another injured. The female that was injured during the incident has been treated for her injuries and released. The 29-year-old male that was also injured during the incident was found to be the one that was involved in Flowers’…
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just after 9:00 p.m. Monday at the Family Dollar, located at 2035 Shurling Drive. It was reported that two males entered the store with guns. They demanded money from the clerk. After getting an undisclosed amount of money they fled the store….
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to a deadly Memorial Day shooting at a block party, but the search is still on for a second suspect. Deputies arrested 22-year-old Ryan Rozier of East Dublin. He is charged with Possession of firearm by a first offender probationer and Felony Probation Violation. Investigators are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A portion of Log Cabin Drive is closed as crews fill and repair a major hole in the road. The Macon Water Authority says there was a water main break in the area Friday evening. A portion of the road near the bridge failed, and that that caused a big hole. County Engineer Charles Brooks say…
Today was the last day of Spring in Middle Georgia and it certainly felt more like mid-Summer. Highs today warmed to the mid 90s, but believe it or not, it will be the coolest day of the week. High pressure will be keeping us dry and hot through much of the week, with record high temps possible. Expect highs in…
Personal Protective Equipment can expire just like medicine and food.Personal Protective Equipment can expireMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Just like food products and medicine, your disposable masks purchased during the pandemic have an expiration date. Bryan Scott, a pharmacist at Scott’s Pharmacy in Macon, says it is extremely important to check those expiration dates if you stocked up in 2020. He describes why…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Runoff elections are happening across the state Tuesday. This includes the race for Macon Water Authority chairman in Macon-Bibb County. During the May election, no candidate got more than 50% of the vote. So the two candidates are preparing to face off on Tuesday, June 21st. The two candidates in the running are Desmond Brown and Gary…