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….
(41NBC/WMGT) — We all want to be more environmentally friendly, but it can be hard to know where to start, especially when it comes to our homes. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here to give us her top tips for eco-friendly home projects. “One key to sustainability when updating your home is using what you already…
(41NBC/WMGT) —We’re in the middle of Spring Break season! Whether you’ve already booked your trip, or you’re planning one for the summer, let’s look at some smartphone apps that’ll help keep you organized, and make your vacation even better. The Tripadvisor app can help you with planning and booking that trip. It has recommendations for where to stay and what…
Golf Tournament benefitting African VillagesGolf TournamentMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Christ Chapel Macon has partnered with the Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge to hosts a golf tournament. All proceeds raised will go towards funding for filtration buckets for the villages in Africa. The buckets are a project stemming from ‘Africa Oasis’, an organization that focuses on clean water. We spoke with event organizers…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A second storm system will bring another opportunity for severe weather to Middle Georgia. Today It was the warmest morning of the week to kick things off around Middle Georgia today. It was also very humid as much of the region went through the morning with an abundance of fog. Things will remain calm for the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at a Macon bank on Tuesday. It happened at the MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union on Lasseter Place around 10:30 a.m. Bibb County investigators say the suspect entered the bank with a gun and demanded money. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash from the registers,…
Middle Georgia Severe weather damageWeather DamageMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The severe weather system that moved through Middle Georgia on Tuesday included several tornado warnings. Rain and gusty winds brought down several trees and power lines in Macon, causing road closures. “We heard this explosion, literally it was an explosion,” resident Bill Youngblood said. “It didn’t take me long to get…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rosa Taylor Elementary School will be closed on Wednesday due to power issues. That’s according to an email sent by Bibb Schools spokesperson Stephanie Hartley Tuesday night, which said teachers and staff are to report at 12 p.m. Students will not participate in virtual learning. “We apologize for the inconvenience this may create for some families,”…
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All Dooly County Schools will be closed on Wednesday for an “inclement weather day” due to the potential for severe weather. “Students, faculty, and staff will not report to the schools,” a post on the school district’s Facebook page said. “All after-school activities are canceled tomorrow. Please follow the guidance issued in weather reports and stay…
A very warm air mass over the area will quickly become unstable by the afternoon, resulting in storm development. All types of severe weather will be possible across the area, but to put some fears to rest, tornadoes will be a bit of a lower threat than today. Regardless, have a way to get your severe weather warnings tomorrow, and…
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There were several reports of downed trees and power lines in Houston County Tuesday after strong storms moved through the area. Several trees were seen snapped near the intersection of State Route 96 and Old Hawkinsville Road. Old Hawkinsville Road between Highway 247 and State Route 96 was impassable as crews worked to clear trees and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Some people are losing their personal information due to a new social media scam. A recent finding by the Better Business Bureau shows scammers are targeting Instagram emails and passwords. The BBB says watch for an email stating your Instagram account has violated its copyright restrictions followed by a suspicious link. According to Kevin Collins, President and…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As a part of Autism Awareness Month, the Macon Mayhem wore jerseys designed by special education students from Byron Elementary and Byron Middle School. The jerseys were worn on April 2 as a part of the Mayhem’s Autism Awareness night. Students and staff from Byron got a chance to visit practice and a game. Director of Game Operations…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Georgia’s legislative session officially wrapped up Tuesday afternoon. We spoke with Minority Leader Representative Dr. James Beverly, and Majority Caucus Chair State Senator John F. Kennedy, about what was accomplished during the 2022 session. Senator Kennedy says most of what they set out to accomplish passed this year. Representative Beverly says he’s proud of what they did…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Beth Yeshua International sits quietly off Price Road. Much like any other church or synagogue, you can visit on weekends and pray during the services. You can also visit during the week and pray at their prayer wall. It’s a replica of the Western Wall in Israel. “Since 2015 we’ve prayed over 2,600 prayer requests. That does…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking that the public keep an eye out for a suspect who’s wanted for stealing hundreds of dollars worth of products from The Vape Circle, off of Forsyth Road. According to the release from the BCSO, the burglary took place around 4 a.m. on Saturday, April 2nd. The suspect took …
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dooly County Schools posted an announcement on social media stating that due to inclement weather, schools would have an early dismissal. According to the post, the dismissal is set for 1:30 p.m. , which is when car riders will need to be picked up. The post also mentions that Buses will leave the schools to take…
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(41NBC/WMGT) — A remodeling project is an exciting time to update your home to better suit your lifestyle and match your family’s needs – but it can easily get out of hand when it comes to cost. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to offer advice on how to save money on your next big home…
UPDATE (4/4/2022): The State Department of Agriculture sent a release to the 41NBC Newsroom to give an update on the investigation of the Laurens County Animal Shelter. It states the investigation remains on going and they continue working with county officials. They say the discussions are going well with the mutual goal of lifting the order as soon as possible….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 28 and Friday, April 1, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a theft suspect. Investigators say this person forced themself into Vape Circle on Forsyth Road on Saturday, April 2, around 4 a.m. The suspect is accused taking $700 worth of vape products. If you can help investigators identify the suspect, call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at…