MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency is urging drivers to avoid I-75 north. The agency says there have been numerous reports of accidents heading north of the I-75 and I-16 interchange toward Pierce Avenue. Sand trucks are on the way to the scene. If you are driving in that direction, you should find an alternative route. At least two…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Between one and two inches of snow fell overnight Tuesday in the International City, preceded by hours of rain and sleet. Temperatures fell into the high teens overnight, forming an icy coating on roadways all over middle Georgia. Sgt. Sheila Hayes with Houston Couny EMA says a few cars slid off roads, but there were…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University is getting ready to paint Atlantawith its school colors. The university is highlighting the best the campus has to offer during FVSU’s Day at the Capitol. FVSU Foundation director Kristie Kenney said the event will take place on Wednesday, February 12 at 8 a.m. in the James H. Floyd Twin Towers…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County EMA is making preps to prepare for this week’s arctic conditions. Talks of chilly temperatures have emergency crews all over Houston County warming up their response vehicles. Officials met Monday to get a briefing from EMA Chief Jimmy Williams on when middle Georgia can expect ice. “Well we’ve got our Public Works…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The winter weather has people all over middle Georgia grabbing those essential items. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent spent a few hours at Kroger on Tom Hill Senior Boulevard Monday and spoke with a few people who were part of the madness there. “I understand the reason why people run to the grocery stores,” says Mildred Endsley of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain, sleet, black ice and freezing temperatures are headed to Middle Georgia, but according to EMA Director Don Druitt, they’ve got everything under control. Today, the National Weather Service briefed more than 25 Macon leaders on weather conditions for the next few days. “It looks like sometime tomorrow morning the Macon area. Central Georgia will probably…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The threat of snow will have an impact on Middle Georgia roadways. Denise Parker with Dee’s Defensive Driving School tells 41NBC if you don’t have to drive then don’t. If you do hit the roads then drive 15 miles under the posted speed limit. She says drivers shouldn’t use cruise control. Remember to turn your lights…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is hosting registration for the 2014-2015 pre-k program. There’s a registration kick-off event Saturday, February 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Welcome Center located at 2003 Riverside Drive in Macon. Transition Coordinator for the Bibb pre-k program, Carol Gledhill shared what parents need to know. Gledhill says parents…
In East Macon, Bibb Sheriff’s deputies are searching for two suspects in connection to an armed robbery that happened on Saturday night at the Dollar Store on Shurling Drive. According to police, the two suspects confronted two employees at the front register and demanded money. After they were given an undisclosed amount of money, both gunmen fled the scene. No…
The 2014 Bibb County Spelling Bee took place this weekend, and three spellers were named top of the competition. The event took place at Central High School this Saturday. More than 30 students, 4th thru 8th grade participated in the spelling bee. The winners of the spelling competition are: 1st place winner – Christian Lee, 5th grader, Springdale Elementary 2nd…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb Sheriff’s Office took a Macon woman into custody after she cut another woman during a dispute on Saturday afternoon. Police say 33-year-old Nastasha Fort of Macon was cut during a dispute with 37-year-old Latashial Crittle of Macon, in the 2700 block of Houston Avenue. Crittle fled the scene after the incident, and was later…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s another cold day in Middle Georgia, and animals at the Jones County Animal Shelter are a little cramped trying to stay warm. But a small sales tax could give these animals a new home in the coming years. The dogs were scattered about the small shelter as I walked around. Clearly, they could use a…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach State is making history. Lawmakers passed a preliminary measure Friday that puts pressure on Washington to get its act together. The resolution calls for a convention of states where leaders will have the power to change the US Constitution. Friday marked the first of many hurdles for Senate Resolution 736. State lawmakers believe Washington…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies have arrested and charged 26-year-old Dexter Montrez in connection with Friday’s shooting in West Macon. He’s charged with two counts of aggravated assault. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it happened around 4 p.m. at the Macon Garden Apartments on Mercer University Drive. Deputies say 26-year-old Antiquilla London and 20-year-old Quincy Smith were shot…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A permit issued by the Georgia Forestry Commission to a property owner in Jones County has caused a cloud of heavy smoke to settle in and around Macon. The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department fielded several phone calls reporting on the appearance of the smoke cloud, causing an investigation. The permit given calls for a 400 acre…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County School’s fitness and health extravaganza hosted by Jones Elementary is back this year and better than before. The event promotes living a healthy lifestyle and is free for all Bibb County School families. Jones Elementary’s Dawn Scott said the event includes an obstacle course for families, six creative snack making stations, and a Zumba…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Hometown Yoga is Macon’s newest yoga studio, offering a variety of classes for all ages. Co-owner of Hometown Yoga, Rachel Gerrity invites middle Georgians to the studio’s open house this weekend. Hometown Yoga’s mission is to foster a vibrant, lively and diverse yoga community in Macon. Gerrity stopped by 41 Today to share how yoga transforms…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Grant Perry has been playing baseball as long as he can remember.”It’s been his dream,” says his dad, Matt Perry. “He never played many other sports other than that, and he lives it and he breathes it.”Grant, who’s 17-years-old, says he gets his work ethic from his dad, who actually used to coach him himself…
CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A second arrest in connection with the death of Houston County resident Kerry Benald Glenn has been made. The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office arrested Devasko Dewayne Lewis Wednesday morning. Deputies found Lewis at his house in Cordele. He is being held in the Crisp County Detention Center without bond. Glenn was found dead in his backyard…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Police are investigating a shooting near Murphy Oil on Booth Road that occurred around noon, claiming the life of one man. The victim is 32-year-old Monnie Joseph Brabham IV. The case is now considered an open homicide investigation, and police are looking for two male suspects. Their descriptions will be released…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County man wants to honor his father by educating middle Georgians about aortic dissection. You may remember George Ealer; he’s been a guest on Daybreak and is known for organizing Red Cross blood drives throughout the community. He passed away in August after an aortic dissection. George’s son, Tim Ealer wants to remember…
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some of the best short track drivers in the country, and even a few NASCAR drivers, will be at Watermelon Capital Speedway this weekend for Speedfest 2014.. It’s two races on Sunday afternoon: the JEGS CRA Pro Late Models will race 125 laps and then the ARCA/CRA Super Late Models will hit the track for a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gymnasts make their stunts look so easy anyone could do it. But that’s just not the case. A lot of work happens behind the scenes before you see that final product. “Um, gymnastics is a sport,” says freshman Caroline Radcliff, when asked what she’d say to people who doubted it. “I’d like to see some of…
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Taylor County Board of Education welcomed Doctor Gary Gibson at the beginning of 2014, and he has big plans for the school system. Gibson officially started on January 1st, and as the new superintendent of Taylor County. He wants to be known as a man of integrity, character and equality. “It’s hard to be fair…