photo courtesy of MGNUPDATE: The Milledgeville Police Department Detectives have sworn out warrants against Marquis Whipple and George Washington for aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime– though more charges may be added as the investigation continues. Anyone with information concerning this incident is urged to call the Milledgeville Police Department at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A strong high pressure system over the southeastern US will ensure pleasant weather in Georgia this weekend. Today Temperatures were rather mild for the final morning of the work week in Middle Georgia. However, unlike yesterday we didn’t wake up to an abundance of cloud cover. The skies were clear all night; without any change in…
Old Navy is committed to pausing price hikes on select kids’ clothing through the end of September. A survey by KPMG estimated that families spent an average of $268 on back-to-school shopping in 2021. Elon Musk said he would eliminate spam bots from Twitter if his bid for social media succeeds. Mortgage rates continue to rise this week, reaching their…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car this (Friday) morning on Spring Street in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office it happened around 5:38am when a Chevrolet truck heading south on Spring street struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The victim 31-year-old Matthew Haggarty was pronounced deceased on scene by Bibb County Deputy…
The start of the Braves season hasn’t been as exciting as fans expected. Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss whether it’s too early to freak out. That and more this week. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, NFL Draft
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After tonight’s action, just one day of high school regular season baseball remains. Still, tonight, the 3A Region 2 regular-season title was on the line as Mary Persons Bulldogs hosted the Pike County Pirates. In the top of the first inning, with a guy on second and two outs, Pike County’s pitcher, Braden Osbolt, a Kennesaw…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Several shootings at a home on Macon Avenue, are leaving the people who live there fearing for their lives. The woman, named April, says she just wants the shootings to stop. “Please leave us alone, we’re working people, we work hard for what we have,” she said. April says the two shootings happened last week on Monday,…
After starting out the day with clouds, we were finally able to clear out this afternoon. A few areas of patchy fog will be possible Friday morning, but those should be clearing quickly. Highs on Friday will be warming into the 80s with full sunshine and a light breeze. The weekend will be staying calm, weather-wise, with plenty of sunshine…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tattnall Square Academy held its annual Spotlight the Arts Showcase Thursday night. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade showed off some of their art, which ranged from paintings to music. The event also acts as a fundraiser for the school. Art work done by students was available for purchase for $10. Justin Walton, a senior at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dairy Queen in Gray was awarded the 2021 Miracle Maker Award for its work with the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. The award is given to one Dairy Queen location nationwide for its efforts in raising funds for children’s hospitals on Miracle Treat Day. The Gray Dairy Queen raised more than $94,000. Renee Bryan, the…
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller holds state of the communityState of the CommunityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb leaders gathered at Luther Williams Field Thursday afternoon for Mayor Lester Miller’s ‘State of the Community.’ The mayor discussed the accomplishments of 2021 and laid out his goals for the next year. He started off by saying the accomplishments would not have been possible…
41NBC and T-Mobile are partnering together in search of some GOOD NEWS as the 41NBC Coffee Crew Thank You Tour says a big THANK YOU to some of our local teachers at VETERANS HIGH SCHOOL Categories: Coffee Crew
(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re tired of having to always go frequently to the store for laundry detergent and deal with the higher prices look no further! Today we have a homemade recipe of laundry detergent that’ll last you twice as long at half the cost. So, what you’re going to need is Borax Laundry Booster, then you’re going to need…
Netflix’s value has dropped by over $50 Billion. An Atlanta Apple employee looks to become the first to file for union election in the United States. Bookings in domestic flights slipped in April. And many Verizon Wireless customers have been experiencing outages and other issues. Categories: Featured, Tech Report Tags: apple, Atlanta, netflix, Verizon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure will keep the weather in Middle Georgia pleasant this weekend. Today Temperatures jumped between 10 and 20 degrees when compared to yesterday morning around Middle Georgia. Added cloud cover overnight along with strong southeasterly breezes resulted in much warmer morning temperatures. We will see plenty of heat again this afternoon as cloud cover from…
The Dawgs are going to lose some players from their historic championship team, but the talent coming back could make up for it. Bill Shanks breaks down the roster and who will be the stars of 2022. Categories: Sports Tags: College Football, Georgia Bulldogs, NCAA, UGA
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The final day of round of 16 action in the GHSA girls soccer playoffs begins with Perry hosting Madison County. The Panthers looked nervous and sluggish the entire first half. To make matters worse, Madison County scored to take a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute. The teams remained scoreless the rest of the half,…
UPDATE (11:15 P.M.) – One person is dead and another person is in custody following a standoff in east Macon Wednesday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators attempted to serve a warrant at a home on Thomas Drive just before 3 p.m. “Sheriff’s investigators had warrants for individuals at the address,” the release said. “Deputies attempted to…
Blackhawk Helicopters used for trainingMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Military College students met with the Georgia National Guard to receive helicopter training. Students got a chance to get up close with Blackhawk helicopters, learning how to get in and out and securing themselves inside. Cadets practiced doing a “cold load”, which is getting on and off the helicopter while it’s not…
We warmed back into the 70s across Middle Georgia this afternoon, setting the stage for our next warm up tomorrow. Clouds have started to push east from a disturbance near Mississippi this evening, which will help to keep us a bit warmer than last night. Overnight lows will fall into the 50s, with mostly cloudy skies sticking around through tomorrow…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Houston County Friends of the Library will host its 17th annual spring book sale. The sale benefits Houston County libraries, raising money for purchasing books and other daily expenses. There will be over 90,000 books from genres like non-fiction to cooking and everything in between. Books range from 0.50 cents to a $1.50. President of the…
Earth Day FestivalEarth Day FestivalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb celebrated Earth Day a little early this year with its annual Earth Day Festival held Wednesday. The event took Place at Tattnall Square Park. More than one hundred people showed up looking to have a good time. Several local organizations were there showcasing animals, plants and food. We spoke with event organizer…
Governors Office of Highway Safety hosts summit to help decrease traffic deathsTraffic DeathsMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has seen an increase in traffic deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. The office hopes its annual traffic summit will help decrease that rate. The summit was held in-person Wednesday for the first time since the pandemic began….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Warner Robins is thinking outside of the “park” when it comes to creating new experiences for residents to enjoy. City leaders are hoping to create a trail system to connect all of the city’s parks. “We’ve got some really great opportunities with low hanging fruit on existing storm water and power easements,”…