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…
(41NBC/WMGT) — With gas prices at an all-time high, home projects are getting more and more expensive. In today’s Ask Angi segment, Mallory Micetich shares her tips on navigating home projects with rising gas prices. “The high gas prices are already starting to affect both pros and homeowners,” said Micetich “Pros use gas to travel to different job locations and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Clayton twins, Shamar and Jamar, from Southwest High School, signed their National Letter of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at Columbus State University. “This moment is a blessing for me and my twin,” said Shamar. “It’s a meal ticket,” said Jamar. “I’m scared. Like I’m scared and happy at the same time…
Severe storms moved out of the area earlier today, leaving us with dry air and breezy conditions. A secondary front is moving through the area this evening which will help reinforce the cooler, drier air. High temperatures for the rest of the week will be cooler than normal, in the 60s with lows in the 30s. Dry weather will continue…
The Catherine Brewer Benson House on Vineville.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Catherine Brewer Benson House may soon be torn down. Catherine Brewer Benson was the first woman in the world to receive a bachelor’s degree. She received the degree in 1840 after graduating from Wesleyan College. Now there are talks for her home on Vineville Avenue to be torn down…
Crews were working to clean up Wednesday’s storm damage on Frank Wood Drive.COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crews spent Thursday working diligently to clean up the mess caused by Wednesday’s storms. According to Matthew Kelley, the Emergency Management Director for Bleckley County, crews have made a lot of progress so far. He says a tornado hit Cochran and other parts of…
Warner Robins community clearing up the community after being hit by a tornado (April 7, 2022)Warner RobinsWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The sun was out Thursday morning, but Tuesday afternoon was a different story. Crews in Houston County are still cleaning up debris in the Statham’s Landing community after a confirmed EF3 tornado hit the area. Homeowners Nancy and Larry…
The Better Business Bureau offers tips on staying away from scam contractorsBBBMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is urging the community to be alert for scammers preying on storm victims. In light of the recent storms that hit Middle Georgia, scammers are out to take your money. According to the BBB, if your home has…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 50-year-old man was arrested Thursday after multiple law enforcement agencies served a search warrant on Pursley Street. A news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says Tommy Lee Cummings Jr. was arrested. He faces multiple charges: Trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamines Possess/manufacture/distribute etc. marijuana within 1,000 feet…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reporting the arrest of a man charged with murder, child cruelty, and aggravated assault from Dublin. According to the GBI’s release concerning the arrest, the Dublin Police Department responded to a call at an apartment at River View Drive related to a shooting– at around 1:18 p.m. on Wednesday, April…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Today Troy Thompson and resident Dermatologist Anna M Pare explore Hyperhidrosis and what you can do to treat it. Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that can happen underarms, palms, bottom of the feet, full face and even the back. There are a few forms of treatment for the condition ranging from topical prescriptions you can get from a doctor…
FoleyGRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to a woman found dead outside her home. Deputies arrested 55-year-old Cynthia Foley of Milledgeville on charges of Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless Conduct. On Tuesday, March 22nd, deputies received a call about a deceased female. Deputies found 59-year-old Terri Potts dead in the driveway of her home….
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 33rd annual Dogwood Festival is taking place this weekend. The festival will host over 100 vendors. CEO and President of the Perry Chamber Maggie Schuyler said that the city expects to see 10-15 thousand people in downtown. Along with vendors, downtown will have play areas for kids as well. Ivy Rhoades is a manager at…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Today, we’re going to be doing some Easter Eggs-ercising. It’s basically a fun way to spruce up your Easter Egg Hunt. You’ll need to get some paper, find some fun exercises that your kids would have a great time with, cut them up and then put them in your eggs and hide them. Now, once we hide them,…
JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo among other banks are called to eliminate overdraft fees. Frito Lay is honoring female athletes with a special-edition bag of Cracker Jills. You can find the product in stores and at professional ballparks. Hacks have been increasing since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: baseball, frito lay, hacks,…
The Braves are heading into Opening Day with a slightly different roster, but are they actually better than last year? Bill Shanks explains why he believes history could repeat itself this season. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, Opening Day
Crews work to remove a tree that fell on a home in Willow Creek condominiums.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crews were out Wednesday repairing power lines and cleaning up damage along Wimbish Road and Willow Creek Drive in Macon. We spoke with residents who live in Willow Creek Condominiums who were still without power at noon. A tree fell on Virginia…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Twiggs County is working to clean up destruction from Tuesday’s storms ahead of more expected storms. At least eight homes were destroyed during Tuesday’s event, according to Twiggs County Emergency Management Director, Jack Wood. He says all of the county’s man power Wednesday went to cleaning up Tuesday’s damage. “My guys will be staged out in…
Courtroom construction approved for the Macon MallMacon MallMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Commissioners approved Tuesday construction of two courtrooms at the Macon Mall. About $4 million in 2018 SPLOST revenue will be used for the project. “When we shut down for those 14 to 18 months, we developed an incredible back log,” Chief Judge Howard Simms said. “People didn’t stop…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners appoint Coordinator for the Macon Violence Prevention InitiativeMVP InitiativeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Violence Prevention Initiative now has a coordinator. Macon-Bibb Commissioners appointed Jeremy Grissom to the role on Tuesday. Grissom will start in the next two weeks. Grissom will coordinate all of the initiative’s events, including working with violence interrupter groups and working with groups who…
A residential home destroyed by strong windsTAYLOR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Taylor County experienced down power lines, trees and destroyed homes after storms came through Tuesday. Taylor County EMA Director David Windham said Wednesday crews are working “countless hours to keep Taylor County safe.” Windham says officials identified 22 homes impacted by the storm. “Please be aware of downed trees,…
MILAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the suspect behind an armed robbery that occurred on Monday night at the Milan Dollar General. According to a social media post from the Telfair County Sheriff’s Office, a male entered the store brandishing a semi-automatic pistol around 8:50 p.m., demanding cash from the register. The clerk complied,…
UPDATE (04/06) — More details concerning the standoff have been revealed in a release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The situation began when deputies were sent to 17 Cardiff Drive around 5:00 p.m. in reference to a dispute. According to the release, Robert Bruce O’Neal was drunk and had attempted to drive away from the residence in a vehicle….