Perry Police provide update on shooting at May Days

Captain Heath Dykes says two people got into an argument near the clock tower.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )— The Perry Police Department says the Saturday night shooting at May Days on the Midway involved a stolen gun. Captain Heath Dykes says two people got into an argument near the clock tower, and then someone pulled out a gun and fired it several times. He says the recovered gun was stolen out of Pulaski County….

New lofts, restaurant being built in Perry

"Downstairs will be a restaurant and upstairs will be three lofts"

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perry will soon be home to new loft apartments and a restaurant. Meredith Lockerman says she noticed the empty lot on Commerce Street and thought something unique should go there. A year and a half later, she had the idea for what will be known as The Commodore. Lockerman and her husband visit downtown Macon for…

Warner Robins hosts ribbon cutting for new sports complex

"Wow, we didn't envision this."

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms, city and county leaders and residents gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of a new sports complex. According to Mayor Toms, the sports complex has taken a few years to complete, but the wait was worth it. He says the new facility will…

Warmer, more humid Wednesday

A warm front will be lifting into the area overnight/tomorrow, bringing in more humid air and warmer temperatures. Highs Wednesday will be topping out in the upper 80’s with a chance for some isolated showers, mainly east of I-75. By Thursday more widespread shower and thunderstorms will be popping up in a generally summer-like fashion. Humidity will be increasing through…

Local woman opens pool for dogs

Patti Jones opened Fur Fix in Macon to help aging dogs and dogs with ailments.

Jones wanted to help her aging dogs and decided to look into aquatics. So she learned about water works and water massage for dogs, then went through training and decided to offer the service to Middle Georgians. “There hasn’t been one in this area, so it just seemed like the perfect thing to do,” Jones said. “Because I know my…

East Laurens High School student killed in weekend crash

Austin "AJ" McCullars was a passenger in an EZ-Go Slingshot vehicle that ran off the roadway.

Georgia State Patrol reports 17-year-old Austin “AJ” McCullars was a passenger in an EZ-Go Slingshot vehicle. The incident report states the vehicle was traveling east on Sportsman Club Road around 7:20 Sunday evening. The vehicle ran off the road and hit a tree, causing both McCullars and the driver to be ejected. The 54-year-old driver was transported to Atrium Health…

Washington County Searching for missing Sandersville woman

Where according to her family, prince received a mysterious call. That eventually lead Prince to leave the restaurant unexpectedly. After not hearing from Prince for 24 hours, the family decided to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Where Sheriff Joel Cochran says they than, began investigating the call. “She received a call from  a male acquaintance, and had a consensual…

2021 hurricane season officially begins

A total of 14 named storms is considered average, based on a 30-year average. Parameters used to forecast a hurricane season are looking favorable for a sixth consecutive above-normal season. Of the 13-20 named storms in NOAA’s outlook, 6-10 are expected to become hurricanes with 3-5 of those being major hurricanes, category 3 or stronger. While Middle Georgia will not…

Mayor honors Miss Warner Robins, Miss Warner Robins Outstanding Teen

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins honors two young ladies giving back to the community and representing the International City in the Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition. Mayor Randy Toms presented a proclamation and ceremonious keys to the city to Miss Warner Robins Olivia McMillan and Miss Warner Robins Outstanding Teen Remelie Heide. A ceremony took place…

Milledgeville YDC mental health counselor charged with sexual assault

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former employee at the Milledgeville Youth Development Campus is in jail on sexual assault charges. According to a Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) news release, arrest warrants were issued for 53-year-old Lorenda Williamson of Gray, on May 13th. Williamson worked as a mental health counselor at the Milledgeville Youth Development Campus. According to an…

Rant and Rave: May 27th – Ups and Downs

There were lot of ups and downs this week for Atlanta sports fans. The Hawks suffer a loss against the Knicks after winning in their first playoff meeting. Marcell Ozuna is out for the Braves after injuring his wrist. And it’s only a matter of time before the Falcons officially part ways with Julio Jones. Why can’t we catch a…

BS Report: May 26th

The Hawks have taken game one of their playoff skirmish with the Knicks. Hawks fans have watched this team come a long way this year, but they still have a long way to go. Can they stick it to NY and make it to the second round? Bill Shanks breaks it down, this week. Categories: Sports