COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Caroline Eckles is one of four kids, and she’s a second-grader at the primary school. In November, her world was turned upside down. Doctors diagnosed her with a childhood cancer called neuroblastoma. Her father, Grant, says as tough as the diagnosis is she’s handling it well. Even after being rushed to the hospital a few days ago….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Walk into any Middle Georgia house of worship on a Sunday morning, and you will likely hear someone say “the doors of the church are always open.” That is until COVID-19. As coronavirus made its way to Georgia, faith leaders were no longer just saving souls, but they had to make the tough decisions of the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This time last year, Trey Hill wrapped up his junior year at the University of Georgia and was preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft. Now, Hill is competing in Super Bowl LVI as a rookie for the Cincinnati Bengals. Hill attended Houston County High School, excelling as an offensive lineman, and then attended the University of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted robbery that happened Sunday afternoon at a Macon drugstore. It happened around 4:30 at CVS, located at 6381 Zebulon Road. Witnesses told deputies a “male subject” entered the store and demanded money from the clerk. He ran after not receiving any money. No one was injured. The…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Students in schools have had to adjust to new methods of learning due to the pandemic. They have all been faced with different challenges. Three years into the pandemic, students still face social and emotional changes. Prior to the pandemic, it wasn’t uncommon to see younger children exploring and engaging with others. Brett Copeland, the Child Development Director…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office gave a Macon restaurant the “all clear” about two hours after a bomb threat was called in Sunday morning. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says that around 8 a.m., a “male subject” called Burger King, located at 853 Riverside Drive, and said there was a bomb in the building….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Macon Saturday night. It happened around 10 o’clock in the 3100 block of Hillcrest Avenue, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release. A passerby called the sheriff’s office to report a male lying in the roadway. Deputies arrived and found an unresponsive 53-year-old…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Byron woman died after a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening. The crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. in the 8100 block of Knoxville Road, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release. Deputies say a Chevy Trailblazer, driven by a 63-year-old woman, was traveling south on Knoxville Road when it left the road and hit…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in the back seat of a vehicle in the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Civil Processing parking lot Saturday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says that just before 3 p.m. Saturday, deputies went to retrieve equipment from a wrecked vehicle stored in the…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new roundabout is now open to traffic in Baldwin County. This new traffic circle is at the intersection of Kings and Stembridge roads. The county says road department crews will still be in the area cutting trees on Kings Road for the next two weeks, and sod will be placed at the roundabout next week….
We had another beautiful day in Middle Georgia, with highs warming into the 70s. We are going to keep the party going with highs in the 70s and partly cloudy skies on Saturday, before we get a big forecast change Sunday. Overnight and into Sunday morning a cold front will move through the southeast, bringing cold air and gusty winds….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A long-awaited mural honoring a famous Macon eatery music groups like the Allman Brothers Band frequented is finally complete. The mural, located on a wall outside H and H in downtown Macon, has the faces of Mama Louise and her longtime business partner, the late Mama Inez Hill. The Allman Brothers are also on the mural….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Valentine’s Day can be annoying if you’re single. Even if you’re not single, the commercialization of the holiday can be too much for some. That’s why Hazard’s in Perry decided to throw an ‘Anti-Valentine’s Day’ party Friday night. “We have a big Voodoo doll, and we have little ones that you can color in and…
Buy Black Downtown Macon Tour returns for second yearMaconMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The “Buy Black Downtown Macon Tour” is back for its second year. It’s happening Saturday afternoon. The tour got its start back in 2020 as a way of highlighting Black businesses in Macon. Downtown Macon has more than 400 businesses, and just 11% of them are Black-owned. It’s…
We’ve got an interesting contest this year for the Super Bowl on 41NBC! Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent make their picks for the winner and the MVP, and more this week. Categories: Sports
As negotiations stall and the lockout continues, baseball fans may miss out on a yearly staple. Spring training is the next sports milestone after the Super Bowl and Bill Shanks, for one, is not happy that its fate is in jeopardy. Categories: Sports
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A social media video is going viral that appears to show an incident involving a possible student and teacher at Westside High School in Macon. The video has gained more than 100k views as of Friday at 6 p.m. and is getting tons of mixed reactions. In the video, we blurred out the faces, but you can see…
Photo Credit to Supreme Court of GeorgiaATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Chief Justice Nahmias announced Friday, February 11th, that he will be resigning from the Supreme Court of Georgia. According to a release from the Supreme Court of Georgia, Nahmias’ exit will be effective July 17th of 2022, the last day of the court’s next term. Chief Justice Nahmias made note…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men were arrested in connection to drug trafficking and gun charges on Thursday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the search warrants connected to the suspects were served next door to each other, at residences on Augusta Avenue and Riggins Mill Road. Officers seized 62 pounds of marijuana, 3.5 ounces of cocaine, 5.5…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Narcotics Investigators along with a few other agencies have arrested a Warner Robins man in connection to several drug violations. According to a social media post from the Warner Robins Police Department, 39 year-old Ricky Lane Jernigan of Warner Robins was arrested at the 100 block of Arnold Blvd on Thursday night,…
Twitter earns 6 million active users daily during the fourth quarter of 2021. Co-founder of “Moviepass”, Stacy Spikes, is committed to revive the movie streaming service. Apple sets up airtag updates to prevent unwelcomed tracking. Nike is testing NFT trademark law by suing resellers. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: apple, Moviepass, nike, twitter
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Power Foundation is investing $80,000 to support family justice centers– one of which is located in Middle Georgia. A release from the office of Governor Brian Kemp says these developments will be coming to Macon-Bibb, Cobb, and Ware Counties, and describes the centers as a convenient location where victims and their families can receive…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Buying and maintaining a home is a lot of work and no one expects you to have all of the answers. There’s no easy manual for how to take care of your home, especially if it’s your first time owning. “One question we get all the time is ‘How do I know when to hire a pro and…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Mandy Williamson has another special and recognizable treat for you to make for your family on Valentine’s Day! First, you’re going to need some Twinkies, then you’re going to need some construction paper in blue, black, and red, some tape and some googly eyes. You just want to start with your blue construction paper and kind of cut…