(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week how a rocket balloon works! Using common household items like string, a straw, a piece of tape and a long balloon, we see that the balloon shoots across the string thanks to a handy scientific law known as Newton’s Third Law of Motion. The Third Law of Motion states that…
Russia appears to have officially declared cyberwar on the U.S. The New York Post reports that big U.S. banks are under constant attacks by cyber criminals looking to steal client information. The Russian Ruble is now worth less than 1 cent. Western nations and investors have been quick to dump Russian investments. Babysitting costs jumped 11% in 2021, outpacing inflation…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Humidity values around Middle Georgia are going to be extremely low this afternoon. Today We began Thursday on a clear and cool note as temperatures around Middle Georgia ranged from the low 40s into the lower 50s this morning. Skies were completely clear to kick things off once again as well, though a few clouds may…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of one person shot. The incident was reported to have occurred just after 11:20p.m Wednesday night ,in the 3900 block of Arkwright Road. The male victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance. He is listed to be in critical but stable condition at this time. We’ll…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA high school basketball quarterfinals tipped off last night. Here are scores from the Middle Georgia schools still in the competition. Girls scores: In 5A, Warner Robins moves into the Final Four with a 63-56 victory over Greenbrier. The Demonettes will face Woodward Academy Saturday at 6 p.m. at Fort Valley State University. In 4A,…
More bad news for baseball fans as the opening games of the season have been cancelled with no hope of a deal in sight. Bill Shanks has some words about who’s responsible and what this means for the future of America’s favorite pastime. Categories: Sports Tags: MLB, mlb-lockout, rob-manfred
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer baseball team took down the 10th ranked team in the nation, the Florida State Seminoles, 6-5 last night. The Bears would enter the 9th inning down 3-5. Mercer’s first two batters of the inning, Trevor Austin and Wesley Franklin would take walks, and then both would advance to second and third base on a…
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a drive-by shooting on Easy Street in Tennille. That’s according to a post on the sheriff’s office’s Facebook page Wednesday night, which said one home was damaged by gunfire. The post did not mention any injuries. We’ve reached out to the sheriff’s office for more information and are…
High temperatures in Middle Georgia once again warmed into the 80s this afternoon, making for a great spring afternoon. Thanks to dry air in place over the region, we will still be seeing a pretty cool night tonight, with lows in the mid 40s. High pressure will slowly be pushing east through the day tomorrow and into Friday. This will…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Wrightsville man is now in custody on charges of felony cruelty to children and three counts of felony false imprisonment. According to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation news release, 62-year-old David Fahey was arrested after a nearly two-month long investigation into allegations of abuse of disabled adults and children at King’s Cleft, located at 159…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Eastgate Shopping Center has been nearly vacant for several years, but not anymore. Ashley Hardin, Economic Development Administrator for the City of Perry, says a development and investment company bought the property in January to turn it into a new VA clinic. “About 48,000 square feet remaining in this building will be renovated, gutted, and…
Macon Mayhem players reading to Springdale Elementary studentsMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Schools across America celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday Wednesday. March 2 is Read Across America Day and also the writer’s birthday. The Macon Mayhem, Macon’s Southern Professional Hockey League team, visited Springdale Elementary School to read to students. Players read Dr. Seuss books to the students and even let students…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s National Pet Adoption Week this week! Local shelters are reminding people of factors to consider when adopting an animal. The Humane Society of Houston County says you should think about the time commitment and expenses that come with adopting a pet and also the yearly cost of vaccines and shots. Boarding costs are also a…
Antonio Walker Walker told investigators his roommates stole his phone and used Cash App to send the money to their own bank accounts. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking into the matter as a theft. The Better Business Bureau suggests keeping your accounts locked and to use a two-step password verification. Also, avoid banking with apps like CashApp or…
Baldwin County filed lawsuit over unkept buildings at Central State HospitalCentral State HospitalMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County leaders met with state officials Wednesday to inspect 13 buildings at Central State Hospital. The inspections follow a lawsuit the county filed against the state’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities after an alleged breach of contract. The county accuses the…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Saturday, February 26th, a man suffered fatal injuries after crashing his dirt bike into another vehicle. According to investigations from the Georgia State Patrol, it was around 7:11 p.m. when troopers responded to the scene on Washington Street at Northside Drive. It was found that the driver of a Yamaha dirt bike, 27 year-old Sirtrayvis R….
MACO N, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A beloved former member of the 41NBC team has passed away. According to a social media post from family Wednesday morning, Silas “SiMan” Alexander passed away after his battle with pancreatic cancer. A fellow former coworker from Alexander’s time at 41 reached out and spoke concerning his time here. Alexander was a news director and…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– One of the most loved things about cherry trees is that they all bloom at once during the spring. The Japanese Yoshino Cherry Tree has always been the iconic center piece for the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival here in Macon, and many are wondering when they’re all going to bloom. A release from the Cherry Blossom Festival’s President…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit has arrested two in connection to gun and drug charges during the execution of a narcotics search warrant. According to the BCSO, the warrant was served early Wednesday morning at a residence in the 1200 block of Rocky Creek Road. Investigators arrested 41 year-old Deandre Deshae Williams and…
The MLB is postponing opening day and first two series of the regular season after owners and players fail to agree on labor deal. AMC charging more per ticket for newer movies. The IRS is saying that people should start receiving their refunds this week. The refund averages to $3,536 this year and expects all refunds to be issued within…
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery Tuesday night just after 10:00p.m. at the China Express, located at 1493 Gray Highway. It was reported that the suspect, described as a young male, wearing all black with his face covered, approached an employee at the dumpster in the back of the restaurant. The suspect pulled out a gun and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Board of Regents named former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia (USG) on Tuesday. Perdue will begin his duties on April 1. “The Board is excited to work with someone who has both the leadership and executive experience that Gov. Perdue does and who is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Tuesday was National Pancake Day. It’s more than just free pancakes, it helps raise money for local children’s hospitals including the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon. Renee Bryan is the Children’s Miracle Network Director for the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. She says donation days like National Pancake Day help children stay locally for…
A boulder carved by Jacob HutchingsCLINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County recently received a grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for a new park. The park, located in Clinton, will incorporate the history of former slave stone mason Jacob Hutchings. Hutchings was born into slavery in 1831. He learned the art of stone cutting in a patch of…