DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –According to a Dublin Police Department Incident Report from October 16, a man was found outside of the Cricket Wireless store off of High Street Dublin lying on the ground with a gunshot wound- the Dublin Police made an arrest in early November in connection to this shooting. The incident report states that around 3 a.m. on…
UPDATE: Baldwin County’s Deputy Coroner Steve Chappel tells 41NBC that the victim of the fatal crash was 47 year-old male Kelly Lee Butler, from Hancock County. Chappel says Butler was pronounced dead on scene, in the early hours of the morning. Chappel says the cause of the crash is still under investigation, and that an autopsy is being performed through…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Fort Valley State University partnered with Fort Valley Church of Christ to ensure the community was fed and vaccinated. The event took place Tuesday morning at The Festival Park in Fort Valley. In one line, people were picking up their vegetables and cleaning products. In the other line, an option to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Michael W….
BYRON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Byron City Council is making a change when it comes to alcohol sales near schools and churches. The Council voted to decrease the distance between a business selling liquor and a school or church. According to Byron Mayor, Michael Chidester, the distance will go from 600 feet to now 300 feet. The new distance will be in line…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank applied for a $4 million grant from the American Rescue Plan. The grant will be administered through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and Macon-Bibb County. If approved, the grant will be the food bank’s first capital funding since 2006. “We plan to expand our building here,” CEO of the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Bike Tech will host a grand opening for its new store on Friday, to welcome people to the new location on Second Street. According to the League of American Bicyclists, Georgia ranks 19 in the United States for biking safety and community growth. Jim Langstaff, Bike Tech’s Store Manager, says he has watched cycling spread across Middle…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon Water Authority named a new Executive Director Tuesday, in its board meeting. Joey Leverette comes to Middle Georgia from Gainesville, Florida. He has 26 years of experience with water, wastewater, and storm water. The Macon Water Authority board meeting went into executive session for a personnel matter minutes after it started. The board returned about…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 1 and Friday, November 5, 2021. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All scores between 76 and 85 are shown in orange. All scores between 86-99 are shown in black. All scores of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— We now know some of the results of a drainage study conducted in South Bibb County. District 7 Commissioner Bill Howell held a forum with professional engineers from Hodge’s, Harbin, Newberry, and Tribble. The study looked at where water floods in South Bibb County. Nowell Estates and most of Jones road is included in the study. Commissioner…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry Restaurant Week 2021 is happening now! Thirteen restaurants are participating all over Perry for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Eric Schultz, the owner of Schultze’s Old Fashioned Soda Shop and Hazard’s on the Green in downtown Perry, says he’s excited to participate in Restaurant Week for the second year in a row. Each restaurant will have…
South Central Health District now offering covid-19 vaccine to childrenCovid-19DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The South Central Health District began offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children on Monday. Children 5 to 11 can now receive the vaccine at all 10 health departments within the South Central Health District. No appointment is needed for your child to get the vaccine. There is…
Dublin High School One act play heading to State competitionOne act playDUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Dublin High School students are dominating the competition on stage. After winning the One Act play regional competition, they are now preparing for state competition. “It’s our third year competing in region one Act,” theater teacher Jeremy Ellenberg said. “Our first year we took third, second…
Phase one of the new Museum of Aviation playground.WARNER ROBIN,Ga(41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation has started a three phase plan for a new inclusive playground. Phase one is close to completion. The playground includes three slides, multiple climbing areas and a ground cover for easier access for people with mobility issues. President and CEO of the Museum of Aviation…
A mural in the Alexander II Magnet SchoolMACON, Ga(41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Magnet Schools are opening applications for the 2022-2023 school year. The Magnet Schools offer a variety of focuses such as math, science, communications and fine arts. Magnet schools are open to every level of K-12 education. Director of Fine Arts Ben Bridges says there are no prior requirements…
(41 NBC/WMGT) — This edition of Living Well with Troy Thompson features Dr. Craig Taylor, an expert to talk about the in’s and out’s of chiropractic work. There’s many misconceptions with chiropractors as the loud “cracks” involved with the work often scare people, even though there’s nothing breaking in the areas being adjusted. Craig describes a few less-invasive ways of…
When the Braves made their historic victory in Houston Bill Shanks was there. He talks to closer Will Smith about his feelings after the game. Categories: Sports
When the Braves made their historic victory in Houston Bill Shanks was there. He talks to pitcher Kyle Wright about his feelings after the game. Categories: Sports
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin Braves welcomed the Perry Panthers for our Game of the Week Friday. The winner of this game would be 4-AAAA champion. The Panthers came into the game at 4-1 in the region. The Braves were undefeated at 5-0. Check out the highlights from Braves Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: baldwin…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Southwest Patriots hosted the Dodge County Indians Friday night in a 3-AA battle. The Indians (3-2 in 3-AA) were trying to advance to the playoffs next week, while the Patriots (1-4) were trying to play spoiler. Check out the highlights from Ed Defore Sports Complex. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, dodge…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northeast Raiders played their final regular season game at home against the Lamar County Trojans. The Raiders (4-1 in 3-AA) were trying grab the #2 seed for the playoffs and host a playoff game, while the Trojans (2-3) were trying to get the final playoff seed. Check out the highlights from Thompson Stadium. Categories: End…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Demons took on the Veterans Warhawks at McConnell-Talbert Stadium Friday night. The Demons were looking for the #2 seed in the playoffs, while the Warhawks were battling to stay alive for a playoff spot. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, Tucker…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Trojans went on the road for the final week of the regular season to take on the Central Chargers. The Trojans (5-1 in 2-AAA) were trying to grab the #2 seed and host at least one playoff game, while the Chargers (1-5) were trying to play spoiler. Let’s head to Henderson Stadium for…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Greyhounds hosted the Dutchtown Bulldogs at Greyhound Field Friday. Both teams come into the game undefeated (6-0) in 4-AAAAA. The winner of this game would be region champ and get a #1 seed in the playoffs. Let’s get to the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, Dutchtown Bulldogs,…
The Atlanta Braves fans were out in downtown Atlanta to celebrate the first World Series title since 1995. The Braves championship parade began in downtown Atlanta and finished in Truist Park where they had a trophy presentation and performances from Ludacris and Big Boi. Fans of all ages came to celebrate: some who witnessed the 1995 championship and some who…