MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) A teen is in jail and a man in the hospital after a shooting on First Street and Arch Street just before 4:30 p.m Saturday. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office a 53-year-old male and 16-year-old juvenile got into an argument near First Street and Arch Street. During the argument the Juvenile pulled…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck in the chest by a bullet Friday night while riding in a car his mother was driving. It happened near the intersection of West Napier Avenue and Mumford Road just after 10 o’clock. Investigators say the child’s mother, a 22-year-old Macon woman, was driving a Lexus…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brookdale Resource Center is seeking volunteers this weekend as cold weather moves in. The center is asking for help in two shifts: 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. and 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. It needs at least five people for each team, but it can be more. Security will be provided. If you would like…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff deputies arrested a teenager Friday morning for entering automobiles, and are looking for two others. Deputies responded to the Park at Northside Apartments on Northside Drive around 2 a.m. after receiving a call for 3 people entering autos. When deputies arrived on scene, the suspects ran off leading deputies on a foot chase. …
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man accused of stealing a car from a gas station was taken into custody Friday morning. The incident happened at the Citgo Gas Station on Pio Nono Avenue just before 8 a.m. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the victim was sitting in his truck, when 46-year-old Joseph Wilson opened up the door of…
Mostly cloudy skies are slowly moving in across the southeast this evening ahead of our next big storm system. Temperatures during the day will be warming to the upper 50s and low 60s even with cloudy skies in place. By Saturday evening showers, including heavy rain, will be pushing into the area (making for some great sleeping weather). Temperatures overnight…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Power crews are already gearing up for what could be a busy weekend. Power outages are expected across the state starting Saturday night and into Sunday. Georgia Power advises Georgians to prepare emergency kits now with extra food, water and blankets in case of any power outages. “If you see tree limbs on power lines,…
Captain William Thompson speaking to the students at Georgia Military CollegeMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College is honoring Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. Captain William Thompson, a civil rights activist and author, spoke to students on Friday. Captain Thompson grew up in Orange County, South Carolina and faced battles growing up…
Madyson Hatchings painting Roomscape with ShadowMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Arts Alliance is currently presenting its exhibit “Drawn to Macon.” The exhibit highlights artist from around the globe. Madyson Hatcher, a Macon native, is one of the artists with a piece on display. Hatcher is a sophomore art major at the University of Georgia. She says she wants people…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More residents opposing the planned Brightmark plastics recycling facility are publicly speaking against the project. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller officially withdrew his support last week in a letter he sent to the Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority. Residents in a group called “No Brightmark in Bibb” are thankful Mayor Miller withdrew his support. Peg Jones, a group member…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in Baldwin, Washington, and Hancock Counties are bracing for the potential impact of Winter Storm Izzy. 41NBC Daybreak meteorologist Aaron Lowery has been tracking the storm this week and believes some parts of Middle Georgia will see a small impact. “I’m not thinking we’re going to see much winter weather at all in Middle Georgia,”…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A virtual school component is nothing new for Houston County Schools, especially since the beginning of the pandemic. According to the Virtual Learning Coordinator for the Houston County Board of Education, Dave Gibbs, the district found a way to have most of its students do in-person learning safely, but for the last year, about 300 students…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The American Red Cross reports a shortage of blood. Here in Georgia, the Red Cross says 73% of its appointments for the rest of the month remain unfilled, and this is the lowest blood inventory they’ve seen in over a decade. Right now, the need is for blood type O, but they are accepting all donations. Ruby Ramirez,…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Baldwin County School District continues efforts to get staff and students vaccinated. On Friday, the school district held its fourth vaccination clinic where they partnered with the Baldwin County Health Department and the Bee Well Clinic. The school district says so far their efforts to get vaccines to more people are successful. “A very high percentage…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify a man found dead on December 27, 2021. The sheriff’s office says he was found near Cheehaw Trail and Howard Roberts Road in Jones County, and they believe he was placed there after he died. The GBI has created a forensic rendering of what the man may have…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A strong storm system will bring powerful winds and heavy rain along with a potential for winter weather to Middle GA this weekend. Today We get one more day of sunshine around Middle GA before cold, windy, and wet weather takes over on Saturday. Highs will reach the upper 50s and lower 60s around Middle GA…
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Nurses across the country protest the working conditions as COVID patients push hospitals to the limit. This action took place across 11 states and Washington, D.C. Student-loan processor Navient will cancel $1.7 billion of debts. The losses will be covered by Navient’s investors rather than the federal government. TripAdvisor has found that people around the world are more excited than…
Temperatures are staying pretty mild across Middle Georgia tonight as clouds slowly move out of the area. Friday will bring plenty of sunshine and the return of high temperatures in the low 60s. Enjoy the nice weather because by Friday evening, clouds will move in across the southeast ahead of a potent winter storm system. Saturday temperatures will be a…
FVSU launches first ever men’s Volleyball teamMen’s VolleyballFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University now has a men’s volleyball team. The university says it’s been working on creating a men’s volleyball team for years “to bring attention and visibility as it becomes more diverse.” That’s according to FVSU Athletic Director Anthony Holloman, who hopes the whole community will…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After a long board of education meeting Wednesday night, Johnson County Schools Superintendent Eddie Morris made the tough decision to cancel in-person learning for Friday. Due to an overwhelming number of teachers testing positive for COVID-19, students will be in virtual classrooms until the school district has less staff members in quarantine. “For safety of our…
The Home Depot launches the Path to pro program in MaconPath to pro programMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon is the latest city to be part of The Home Depot’s “Path to Pro” program. This program is designed to train people in skilled trades. The program is fully online and it takes about 10 hours to complete. You can take the…
The Aviation Museum Marathon medalWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation is hosting its 26th annual marathon on Saturday, January 15. The day will consist of four total races. The first will be a hand cycling marathon that begins at 7:50 a.m. That’s followed by the marathon and half marathon, starting at 8 and 8:15 a.m., respectively. The…
James Lanier answers questions during live Q&AMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ryland Environmental, along with Macon-Bibb County, held a live Q&A session Thursday to answer questions about the company’s takeover of the county’s waste collection services. The company took over the county’s collection duties on January 1, and as expected, there have been some hiccups during the first few weeks of…