It has been a beautiful day in Middle Georgia, with clear skies and cooler temperatures settling in across the area. Friday will be another nice day in the area with highs warming to the upper 70s. High pressure will be keeping sunshine and clear skies through the weekend. We will slowly be warming into the mid 80s through the weekend,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that two suspects had been charged in connection to a homicide incident from April 17, 2021. According to the release, 55 year-old Timothy Williams was shot during a personal armed robbery, at the corner of Columbus Road and Helon Street. Sheriff’s Investigators worked through evidence to identify two…
We’re getting a look at Apple’s newest products, which are coming out soon. If you’re in the market for a new iPhone, you won’t have to wait much longer for an upgrade. Apple is showing off its latest fall products, and the iPhone 13 is one of them. Both the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro feature improved battery life, OLED…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- The wake of yesterday’s cold front has brought a fall chill to the Peach State. Today Fall is officially here, and the first morning of the new season had a bit of a bite to it. Wind from the northwest has replaced humid, warm air with cooler and dry air, bringing that fall crispness to the…
With back-to-back victories against the Diamondbacks, the Braves have a secure lead over their division challengers. Now they’re in a good position to claim the division title for the 4th time in a row. Bill Shanks outlines how the team pulled through this bad luck year. Categories: Sports
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WGMGT)– It was a packed classroom in Washington County, as law enforcement and other organizations in Middle Georgia learned about a growing problem not only in Georgia, but across the country. “Isolation and not being able to get their psychiatric care or mental health care, specifically has caused issues,” said Chuck Simmons, an instructor for Georgia Crisis Intervention Team….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Across from the Macon City Auditorium in downtown, a new hotel is being built in a historic building. Hotel 45 will have more than just rooms for people to stay in. When the hotel opens, it will have a restaurant, a rooftop bar, and a coffee and wine bar. Tom Haines is the Vice President of Operations…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority is now accredited by the Economic Development Council. It’s one of 67 organizations designated as an Accredited Economic Development Organization. The AEDO program is a peer review process of economic development organizations. There was a documentation review and onsite visit. The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority says the accreditation is a way to let…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The month of September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome awareness month. We spoke with OBGYN at Piedmont Macon, Dr. Thomas Brian Lee, about the disease also known as PCOS. He says it’s a condition many women have. Symptoms and signs include frequent small cysts on the ovaries, diabetes, issues with cholesterol and infertility, and irregular periods. He says…
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Former President Donald Trump will be in Perry Saturday for his Save America Rally. According to the schedule, Trump will be joined by Herschel Walker, Congressman Jody Hice and Georgia Senator Burt Jones. The event will be held at the Georgia National Fair Grounds in Perry. Fairground officials say the event will take place by the east…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County is getting ready to celebrate its 200th birthday. The county is inviting everyone in Middle Georgia to its weekend full of events. The Bicentennial Celebration committee met for the last time Wednesday afternoon to finalize event plans. Committee leaders say it’s an event you don’t want to miss. “We want people to have that…
UPDATE: The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday it arrested a male juvenile in connection to threats written on the wall at West Laurens High School. According to the post, more arrests may happen as the investigation is still ongoing. The announcement mentions the sheriff’s office doesn’t take threats lightly and that many levels of protection are in place for…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)-A cold front arriving this afternoon will bring and end to the heat and humidity and bring a fall chill to the air. Today: Fall Begins It’s another cloudy and humid start around Middle Georgia, but today is the last day of that trend. There will still be heat this afternoon with the summer season coming to an…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Flu season is near, and the North Central Health District wants to make sure you get all your shots. The health district reports COVID-19 vaccine numbers are going up in the area, but health leaders want the community to be protected against both viruses. Public information officer Michael Hokanson says there are rules they follow when administering…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia students are getting the opportunity to learn about skilled trade jobs this week through simulators. The ‘Be Pro Be Proud’ mobile workshop is making stops in Middle Georgia to teach students about trade jobs available to them. Thanks to a partnership between Middle Georgia Consortium and Worksource Georgia, high school freshman are getting a head…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Perry is hosting a restaurant career fair on Wednesday, September 22 for anyone looking to get into the service industry. The city says it realized a lot of local restaurants are short staffed, and they need help getting employees. 18 restaurants are participating at Wednesday’s event: Cracker Barrel The Swanson IHOP Bodega Brew Waffle House Domino’s Chick-Fil-A…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department sent out a release Tuesday concerning the arrest of a woman after finding 3 stolen cars from out of state in her possession. According to the release, WRPD were alerted to a stolen Dodge Charger “pinging” in the Oakridge Drive area by Memphis police. Officers found what seemed to a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office sent out a release concerning an armed robbery at a Circle K gas station that has investigators searching for a suspect. According to the release, the robbery happened around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning, September 21, 2021, at the Circle K at 3903 Arkwright Road. The suspect entered the gas station…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 13 and Friday, September 17, 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…
We continued our string of rainy days here in Middle Georgia today with a few areas picking up significant rain totals. Overnight, most of us should see just a chance of light rain with patchy fog filling in by morning. Although we are keeping our rain chances for Tuesday, I expect we will see more sunshine than what we saw…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County is addressing the illegal dumping in the area. Mayor Lester Miller says if you’re caught you will face the consequences with a fine up to $1,000, jail time or possibly lose your business license. According to Mayor Miller, there’s a problem with illegal tire dumping in vacant areas. The crack down comes after the ordinance took…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Pride Week has officially began Monday, with a week full of events. Pride Week was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. But organizers say they’re hoping this year is better than the first. “This week is a celebration of the LGBTQ community here in Macon Georgia and middle Georgia, I want people to know that they…
(41NBC/WMGT) –A lot of people have been buying and moving into new homes this past year– and for many it’s the first time. Homeownership does not come with a manual, but in this Ask Angi segment Bailey Carson discusses the first things to do when you move into your new home. A good thing to do early is find the…
On this edition of Living Well, chiropractic expert Dr. Craig talks about injuries and recovery with Troy Thompson. Dr. Craig says the most common injuries he’s seen can vary from car accidents, falls, and people hurting themselves at work or while playing a sport. Craig says it’s important to get checked out right away because you may not always know…