SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people are dead following a shooting at an ’80’s vs 90’s Freak Nik” block party in Washington County. According to Sheriff Joel Cochran, deputies responded to a shooting at the Larry Mitchell Ball Park on Suburban Drive around 9:30pm Sunday. Deputies found 17-year-old William Lowery of Louisville and 30-year-old Christopher Dunn of Wrightsville shot. Both…
Retail thefts are up in both total number and dollar amount, roughly 30 percent since the pandemic began. This upswing has hurt both big retailers and mom and pop stores. Walgreens head also said it was absorbing a 52 percent increase in shrink due to lost inventory. U.S. Chamber of Commerce also sent a letter to congress urging the passage…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that occurred on Greter Street, in an overgrown field, between Broadway and Antioch Heights. The Macon-Bibb 911 Center received the call Saturday around 7:26p.m. It was reported that 46-year-old Abraham Lincoln Simmons , went missing on Thursday, May 26, 2022. He was last seen by family members as…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Around 2pm Saturday at the Dollar General, located at 1444 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Two masked males entered the store, one of them with a gun. The two males demanded money from the cash registers. Once the males received an undisclosed amount of cash, they fled the store on foot, in an unknown direction. No…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon began their season with a 4-2 victory over the Lexington County Blowfish, and today, the Bacon continued their hot start as they hosted the Florence Flamingos for opening night. The Bacon scored first in the bottom of the third inning as a throw to third base turned into an error, and the Bacon…
We have been dealing with a few lingering showers this evening, but as the cold front pushes south, dry weather returns across the area. Sunshine and low humidity return for Saturday, with highs in the mid 80s. It will be a beautiful day to be outdoors. By Sunday we will start heating up into the upper 80s and low 90s…
Tylon Reshaun Evans (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is in the hospital and another is in the Bibb County Jail following a shooting near a gas station Friday night. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened around 7:30 near Qwik Trip, located at 1924 Forsyth Street. Deputies say they responded to a shots…
Cornelius Abram Jr. (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in custody on multiple gun and drug charges following a search warrant at a home on Friday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says 38-year-old Cornelius Abram Jr was taken into custody in the 2000 block of Companion Drive following a search. Deputies say members of…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia National Fairgrounds is holding its second annual May Days on the Midway. The carnival event started in 2021 as a way for vendors and carnivals to bounce back from pandemic-related closures. It includes rides, snacks, games, and live concerts along the Midway in Perry. Maggie Lane, Director of Marketing for the Georgia National Fairgrounds, says the festival comes at…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The end of a 7-year career is nearing for Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones. It was a bitter-sweet moment as teachers, principals, and other school leaders celebrated him at a retirement ceremony. In that ceremony on Friday, colleagues expressed what his contributions meant for Bibb County. To the community, Dr. Jones may have been known…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Pools are officially open for the summer season on Memorial Day weekend. The Booker T. Washington Center, the Delores A. Brooks Center, and the South Bibb Community Center will open their pools this weekend. Though the number of open pools will be limited Robert Walker, Director of Parks and Recreation for Bibb County, says that having pools open…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The City of Warner Robins is gearing up for it’s annual ‘Independence Day Celebration.’ On Friday, the city announced the headlining acts for the summer event. They are the Southern Rock band, ‘Atlanta Rhythm Section,’ and soul band ‘Con-Funk-Shun.’ A local pop-rock band, known as ‘Company of Crows’, will also be taking the stage. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Georgia State Patrol says it is all hands on deck this weekend to ensure drivers are being safe. AAA is expecting more than 1.2 million Georgians will travel this holiday weekend. 1.1 million of the expected travelers are planning to drive to their destinations. GSP is reminding drivers to work extra time into their travel plans to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— As the weather heats up the Georgia Department Of Early Care and Learning is reminding families and caregivers of the dangers of leaving a child in a hot car. The agency wants people to “look again” before leaving their car because DECAL says it could save a child’s life. “When you’ve checked your vehicle to make sure…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – President Biden has nominated Perry Police Chief Stephen Lynn to serve as a U.S. Marshal for the Middle District of Georgia. Lynn is one of nine individuals announced in President Biden’s third round of U.S. Marshal nominees. Lynn has served as Perry Police Chief since 2013. Before that he served as an investigator for the Houston…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A teen is facing charges in connection to a robbery and shooting in Perry. According to Captain Heath Dykes with the Perry Police Department, the shooting happened around 6:30 Thursday night, during an altercation outside of a home on Gaines Drive. Captain Dykes says during that fight a teen shot 21-year-old Daniel Laney. When officers arrived…
Multiple of staffers are laid off from PayPal in Chicago, Nebraska, and Arizona. According to “Boomerang” T-Mobile has grown faster than it’s adversary’s in the past year. Dell saw both gains and declines in the first three months of this year. Scammers using Hijacked accounts on Twitter to promote Dubious Cryptocurrency. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: Dell, Paypal, scammers, T-Mobile
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon have nine full-time staff members, and over half of the employees are female. So for the Bacon, hiring the first-ever female coach in Coastal Plain League history fits right into the team’s inclusive narrative. “Whether they’re male or female, it doesn’t matter. You’re always looking for the best person for the job, and…
It has been a stormy day in Middle Georgia, but we are almost done with the rain for the week. A few showers and storms will be possible overnight and into early Friday before a cold front moves through. This front will bring an end to this stormy week, but a few isolated showers are possible through Friday afternoon. Dry…
Robins Air Force Base holds 45th annual Airman’s Memorial ServiceAirman’s Memorial ServiceWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Air Force Base took time Thursday to remember 73 men and women who were part of Team Robins. The base held its 45th annual ‘Airman’s Memorial Service,’ welcoming families from across middle Georgia. The photos of loved ones were displayed throughout the ceremony….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dogwood Alliance and Science for Georgia came together Thursday to host the first Environmental Health and Climate Protection conference. The organizations want to share ideas that will make an impact. Amy Sharma, PhD, the Executive Director for Science for Georgia, says it was interesting to hear diverse perspectives on environmental issues and climate change. “I’ve already…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp has signed an executive order extending the suspension of the state’s gas tax until July 14th. The first suspension was scheduled to end on May 31st. The emergency orders are in response to global supply disruptions and resulting high prices. “I’m going to respond to record-high inflation and continuing supply chain issues by empowering…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A cold front pushing through Georgia could bring severe storms later today. Today The Storm Prediction Center wasted no time upgrading parts of Middle Georgia to the Level 2 “Slight” risk early this morning. We will be seeing plenty of storm activity today. The early wave is nearly done as the storms push out of our…