MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – May in National Barbecue Month. It’s the best time to break out special recipes and different methods, favors and sauces. You can celebrate by using the charcoal, wood or gas to slow cook pork, beef, chicken, lamb or any other protein. Lifestyles blogger Shanisty Ireland joins 41NBC’s Shelby Coates to share some barbecue fun facts and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The Warner Robins Police Department noticed an alarming trend in April. The department posted to Facebook on May 3rd about the number of overdose calls they responded to. Since the beginning of the year, officers responded to an average of 5 overdose calls a month. That number spiked to 18 in April. Warner Robins Police Chief John…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County held a special ceremony to help honor one local veteran. Cary Van Becham served in the Vietnam War as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. His family wanted to do something special to honor him. At a special ceremony held outside of the South Bibb Recreation Center, family, friends, and Macon residents…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The summer music festival Bragg Jam is returning for 2021. According to a post on the Bragg Jam Facebook page, the festival will be scaled down this summer. Usually the event features more than 60 bands on stages throughout Macon. The festival was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. This year, the Facebook post states…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The office of Small Business Affairs held a ceremony for the opening of the concession stand. New small businesses can occupy the stand for one year. This new project will allow businesses to promote their business in a park that has more than 400,000 visitors annually. M&M Sandwiches, a restaurant located on Vineville Avenue is the first to…
Monroe County K-9 tracked Jason Goolsby and found him hiding in a tent covered by brush.
Now, more than ever, the home is so important. It’s where we spend our time, raise our families, entertain, work and study – and it’s a large financial investment, no matter whether you own or rent. Over the past year, you may have noticed some areas of your home that no longer fit your lifestyle and need to be upgraded….
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has named a suspect in the Johnson County murders of two teenagers. 22-year old Daniel Payton Brinson of Washington County is charged with two counts of malice murder for the deaths of 18-year old Destiny Hope Kight of Wrightsville and 18-year old Charles Jaylon Garrett of East Dublin. Kight and Garrett were…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is working to figure out how a body ended up under a mattress at an illegal dumping site in Macon. Deputies say someone walking along Churchill Street in Macon found the body under debris around 9:30 Friday morning. Coroner Leon Jones identified the victim as 26-year-old Rashad Norwood of Macon. Jones…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– After more than a year of distanced gatherings, people in Warner Robins came together to pray. First United Methodist Church opened its doors for the National Day of Prayer. People of different religions and denominations were welcome to pray for local communities, the state, and the nation. Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms stepped up to the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Earnestine Wilson founded Operation Softback Book in 2019. After her visit to schools in Ghana, she noticed the need for books. Now she wants to continue her project of providing books to children of all ages. Wilson is asking for softback books because that’s what she can take on the plane. “Most of the time, when I…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Eight empty storefronts on Poplar Street in downtown Macon are now home to pieces of art. The storefronts showcase work from more than 10 local artists. The 567 Center for Renewal partnered with StartUp Studios to present the Phantom Galleries. Storefronts between First and Second Streets will have their windows filled with different pieces of artwork. According…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A local yoga instructor is giving free yoga classes at Tattnall Square Park this Saturday. Drea Leigh, also known as the Yogi Goddess, is hosting the event. She says she wants to bring awareness and promote a healthy lifestyle through yoga. You can bring the whole family. There will be vendors, bouncy houses, and yoga practices throughout…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Mental Health Matters initiative is kicking off Saturday with a Mental Health Pop-up Gym. Organizers say the pop-ups are a way to introduce mental health to disadvantaged areas. Nancy Cleveland is the executive director and founder of Macon Head Space. She says the Mental Health Pop-up Gym happening Saturday at Filmore Thomas Park is meant to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- 19-year old Divine Elamon Taylor and 19-year old Divinity Elhasaan Taylor of Macon were arrested Thursday morning and are charged with murder. Investigators say they are responsible for killing 23-year old Brandon Washington on April 29th at the Circle K on Zebulon Road. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the U.S. Marshals’ Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force…
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The goal of the campaign is to promote bike safety.
With the help of this technology, Prince says they want to help Middle Georgia become a center for technology.
A cold front is slowly moving through Middle Georgia this evening and will usher in much lower humidity to end the week. Sunshine will warm high temps up to the upper 70’s and low 80’s by the afternoon. Another cold front will be moving through starting Friday morning bringing a reinforcing shot of cool air. This will be limiting our…
Two new leaders have been named for the Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative (ONPPI), and both want to see national park status as soon as possible.
Parents got the chance Wednesday to learn about different summer programs for their children.
The Museum of Aviation is working on restoring a historic aircraft.
A man shot during an argument at a Macon motel Wednesday afternoon has died, and deputies say another man is in custody and charged with his murder.
It has been a busy day in the weather center with a line of strong storms moving through Middle Georgia this evening. As the storms move out, we will continue to see showers through the next few hours, but severe weather shouldn’t be an issue overnight. A cold front will (finally) approach during the day Wednesday, bringing more chances for…