MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just before 3:00 a.m. at the Houston Avenue Grocery, located at 4315 Houston Avenue. It was reported that a male subject entered the store with a gun. He demanded money from the clerk. After getting an undisclosed amount of money he fled the…
After a warm day today, we have a few more warm days on the way before the rain returns to the area. Tomorrow will bring a day of clearing skies and highs warming to the mid 80s. Humidity will slowly start increasing as southerly winds bring more moisture to Middle Georgia. Wednesday will be a similar day, but with more…
Brightmark planned to build their plastics recycling plant on Walden road in South Macon.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Brightmark’s planned plastic’s recycling facility for Macon-Bibb County is no more. The Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority and Macon-Bibb County have mutually agreed with Brightmark to end discussions. “I was completely thrilled. I jumped out of bed and wrote everybody,” said Jill Neimark, science journalist turned…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University received a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help teachers learn about computer science. The purpose of the grant is to develop masters level computer science teachers in rural areas. Treutlen County, Wheeler County and Dublin City teachers will be part of a 14-month long program beginning in May. We spoke…
Herbert Dennard speaks at the dedicationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority dedicated its Support Services Building in honor of Herbert Dennard. Dennard served on the MWA board for 16 years from 1981 to 1996 and helped implement several policies that still stand today. Those policies include MWA recognizing Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday as an official holiday and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Downtown Challenge grant is helping Macon Arts Alliance with phase one of a music study that will take a look at Macon’s music economy. Macon Arts Alliance hired Sound Diplomacy to help with the study. The study will look at Macon’s music ecosystem to see what the city has and what it needs and will…
The Perry Police Department says it received several complaints of vehicles broken into, and one being stolen in the Perry-Houston County area on April 9 around 5 a.m. Houston County deputies were dispatched to suspects pulling on car door handles in the Doublegate Subdivision. The responding deputy noticed a vehicle without headlights pull into a driveway in the 100 block…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a traffic accident that led to the death of a Macon man Sunday afternoon. According to the release from BCSO, on April 10th, around 5:15 p.m., 32 year-old Ezekile Hoskins of Macon was driving at a high speed on Jeffersonville Road when a 71 year-old man from Twiggs…
Photo Credit to Bibb County Sheriff’s Office: LIGGINS DESHONDRE OCTAVIUSUPDATE: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A shooting on New Clinton Road and Millerfield Road left 26 year-old male hospitalized in critical condition. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says that it was reported that the 26 year-old was driving a Ford Focus south on New Clinton Road when he lost control of…
According to the incident report from BCSO, several witnesses told deputies three males were running through the market with guns around 4 p.m. Investigators say two of them left in a white Chevy Impala with a dealers tag. Investigators found a shell casing near the bumper cars. Deputies were later told a man from Perry was shot and drove himself…
UPDATE (4/13) : The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office now has photos of the suspect in connection to this case. Anyone with information concerning this suspect is urged to call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office 478-751-7500. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Commercial Robbery by snatching that took place Sunday morning at the Citgo…
According to the release from BCSO, around 9:40 p.m., a male entered the restaurant brandishing a firearm, demanding money from the clerk. After getting an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the store on foot. Nobody was injured. The suspect is described as standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall, wearing a black shirt and blue pants– his photo…
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Saturday, an Eatonton man went fishing at Cedar Creek, but never came home. According to a release from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, 58 year-old David Smith had gone out to go fishing after work around 2:00 p.m. on Saturday by himself. His family reported that around 4:15 p.m., his fishing gear had been found on…
Jane King has the latest business news and more, in today’s Morning Business Report. Elon Musk reverts on his decision to join Twitter’s board. Construction of warehouses grow in the U.S. as ecommerce grows. Airline are cutting flights and adding staff in preparation for summer travel. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: airlines, elon musk, Jane King, Morning Business Report,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Heat and humidity are returning to the Peach State. Today It was a cool weekend for Middle Georgia, although things did begin to warm up on Sunday once the wind calmed down. The blustery conditions are behind us as we roll into the second full week of April. Temperatures this afternoon will climb over the 80…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer baseball team opened Southern Conference play with a three-game weekend series hosting The Citadel. Tonight, the Bears began scoring in the second inning. With two outs, Antonio Brown got on base with a bunt for a hit. Following him, Trevor Austin singled to right field, moving Brown to third. Then stepped up William Mapes,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Magnolia Soap Box Derby is back in Macon this weekend with feats of speed, science and creativity. This year the derby includes 10 high school teams and 25 adult teams. The soap box car races start at 10:00 a.m. on Magnolia Street at Washington Park in Macon. There will also be dance teams, a DJ,…
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Florida man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase Friday afternoon. The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy attempted to check on a black Dodge Challenger stopped on the dirt portion of Rockhouse Road, but the car sped off onto I-75. The car then got off the interstate at…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University is mourning the death of alumnus and former football standout Rayfield Wright. Wright’s family announced his death Thursday. Wright was a seventh round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 1967. Playing on the offensive line, Wright played in five super bowls and won two. Wright was elected into the Georgia…
Part of the set for The Color Purple Musical MovieMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – “The Color Purple” musical started filming in downtown Macon this week. The filming has led to the closure of some streets and businesses. “This is very exciting,” Famous Mike’s owner Mike Seekins said. “I think it’s great for Macon. It has affected us in ways, but like…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re looking for some antiques or even just a second-hand item for your home, you’re in luck! Historic Macon is hosting its semi-annual flea market sale this weekend. You can find beautiful antique furniture, artwork, garden accessories, lamps, linens and even holiday décor. We spoke with Pat Donnelly, who has volunteered for the sale for…
Temple Beth Israel’s historical marker sits outside its building on Cherry street.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — German immigrants established Temple Beth Israel in 1859. The building it’s in now was built in 1902. According to Lawrence Mink, Immediate Past President for the temple, they decided to put up a historical marker two years ago. “A lot of people walk by the…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been arrested in connection to the stabbing death of a missing person in Milledgeville. According to Brad King with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, the Milledgeville Police Department was investigating a missing person case, looking for 24 year-old Brandon Harris of Milledgeville. During the investigation, officers found that 21 year-old James Bonner was…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation has a contract with Lumin8 Transportation Technologies of Newnan, Georgia, to to install dynamic message signs to alert drivers of trains blocking roads in Fort Valley. The message signs will be placed at locations near the railroad crossings on Georgia 7/US 341, Georgia 96, Church Street, and Railroad Street. If…