PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia National fair is back this year after it was cancelled last year, due to the pandemic. As preparations were underway, final safety checks took place ahead of the big opening. This year, Richard Reithoffer says you can expect even more fun with new rides. “We bring our best equipment that we have here to the Georgia…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Law enforcement agencies from across the country are in Perry this week using technology to learn how to respond to crisis situations. A company called Fly Motion is hosting a tactical training conference called UTAC. It’s for first responders to learn how to use technology to their advantage. “The whole focus is to have real-world and innovative…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Owning a home can seem like a far off dream for many these days. For Lawanda Thomas, there were many years of waiting and praying for that opportunity. Now thanks to Macon Area Habitat for Humanity, the reality is finally here. “I ain’t got to worry about being evicted, my rent going up, none of that. It’s…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office sent out a release on Thursday October 7, concerning a breaking and entering incident that had happened earlier in the day. According to the release, the MCSO responded to the call around 1 p.m. at a home on E River Mist Court in Juliette, where they homeowner had arrived at the…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Troy Thompson talks with with Dermatologist Dr. Pare to talk all about skin care on this edition of Living Well. Dr. Pare says it’s never too early and it’s never too late to start thinking about skincare. She describes the newest trend as “pre-juvenation”, where with younger patients in their 20s typically will visit to see what they…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dublin City Schools posted a release Thursday afternoon detailing how a student’s “quick thinking” helped law authorities recover a gun from a student without incident. According to the release, a Hillcrest Elementary student saw a classmate bring a firearm to the bus stop Thursday morning. The elementary student reported what they saw, and the firearm was…
The Braves have overcome a lot this season, and now they face another stiff challenge as they prepare to face the Brewers as their first playoff opponent. Bill Shanks compares the players and the numbers, and shows why the Braves have a little better than a fighting chance. Categories: Sports
Rain, rain, go away…unfortunately for us, it won’t be going away anytime soon. Thursday will continue our rainy pattern with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the low 80s. Still hard to get a handle on this system, but right now it looks like the heaviest rain will be overnight Thursday into Friday. By Friday afternoon we will start to…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Jones County students will not report to school on Thursday. The school system posted to its Facebook page saying schools will be closed due to numerous impassable roads caused by heavy rain and flooding on Wednesday. The post goes on to say faculty and staff will report at 9 a.m. Categories: Education, Featured, Jones County, Local News,…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Monroe County Investigators need assistance in identifying two people. They’re wanted for Entering Autos at the Monroe County Recreation Department on Saturday, October 2. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says they’re possibly driving a stolen 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and may be tied to Entering Autos in other counties. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspects…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—A Macon man is now behind bars after being taken into custody for drugs and guns. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on Ruark Road Monday. They seized crack cocaine, approximately 3 pounds of marijuana, and drug distributing paraphernalia. Investigators also found two rifles, a shotgun, and a handgun. 42-year-old Zevarrio Dakar…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s not everyday you see a group of about 20 people and a few furry friends, walking from Mercer into downtown Macon. On Wednesday, 83-year-old comedian Jerry Farber stopped in Macon, as part of his ‘Walk on Hope’. He’s walking 331 miles from Columbus to Savannah to raise awareness for homelessness. “I’m just humble, I’m proud to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s Habitat Week, a time to promote home ownership and the need for affordable housing. Macon Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated the week Monday with World Habitat Day and held a Blitz Build Dedication on Tuesday. Wednesday, the Habitat ReStore hosted a 20% off sale on furniture and appliances. The sale was supposed to last one…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new store in Dublin is helping kids in Laurens County just be kids by giving away clothes and other basic items needed for success. The store, called Kid’s Cup, is a faith-based closet that gives away clothing, toys and hygiene products to foster and kinship families in need. A church volunteer and foster mom started…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Preparations are underway at the Georgia National Fairgrounds ahead of opening day Thursday. The fair has implemented Covid-19 safety measures to keep fair goers safe. If you plan on heading to the fairgrounds, fair officials say masks will be recommended. “Almost all of the vendors will have hand sanitizing stations around the grounds at their booths,”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Judicial Circuit is requesting the Bibb County Superior Court revoke bond for inmate Albert Booze, claiming he broke bond conditions by committing new crimes in the Monroe County jail. Booze was first jailed in Bibb County when the Sheriff’s Office says he stabbed and killed a jail deputy in April. According to a Georgia…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Malcom Strapp is back with 41NBC to bring you a workout for this week that focuses on your health in cardio and core muscles. The workout has 3 rounds, with 45 seconds of work and 30 seconds of rest, with a minute to a minute and a half of rest after each round. ROUND 1: Vertical bounds/…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County voters will have the chance to vote on an Other Local Option Sales Tax on November 2. If approved the OLOST would add an extra penny onto a bill for anything purchased in Macon-Bibb. Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller says the county would collect around $30 million dollars to go toward public safety and…
We have seen a pretty rainy day across most of Middle Georgia as low pressure, that has been cut off from the main flow, continues to push moisture and rain into the area. Another round of heavy rain will be possible through the day tomorrow, potentially during the morning commute (like today). Rain and storms will be possible for rest…
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia National Fair begins Thursday, and the city of Perry is preparing to welcome visitors. Local businesses are also preparing to welcome big crowds. Businesses say they’re thrilled to return to some sense of normalcy, after not getting to experience the crowds from the fair last year. Ashley Marie’s Boutique in downtown Perry closed for eight weeks…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County is looking for qualified applicants to design and build the new amphitheater on the Macon Mall property. Macon-Bibb issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on Monday, for teams interested in designing and constructing the project. This comes after Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller announced last month, that the county is revitalizing the mall property. Mayor Miller…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– As of right now, there are only three Hispanic-owned businesses in downtown Macon. The Office of Small Business Affairs is hoping to change that. “Bridging that gap and kind of giving resources to these people and seeing their faces light up like ‘Oh I didn’t know that’, or ‘Oh my God! Thank you, I didn’t know that…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Six non-profits received grants from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. All together, the organizations received $85,000 to help improve the quality of life for residents. The organizations that received grants are: Georgia Kinship Project Houston County Habitat for Humanity Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic Museum of Aviation Foundation Rebuilding Together Warner Robins Rehoboth Life Care…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is dead from smoke inhalation following a weekend house fire. Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says the fire happened in the kitchen of a home on Brentwood Avenue Sunday night. Jones says 52-year-old Richard Simmons later died from smoke inhalation just after midnight Monday morning. The cause of the fire is unknown. Categories:…