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…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is currently searching for a suspect in connection to an armed robbery that happened on Russel Parkway on Sunday. According to the release from WRPD, officers responded to a call at Metro PCS on Russell Parkway around 5 p.m. where the clerk of the store said the suspect brandished a…
UPDATE: 32 year-old Jamil Bernard Lane was arrested Monday, September 20, for the shooting. Lane is being charged with Aggravated Battery and Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Lane is being held at the Houston County Detention Facility. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department sent out a media release concerning an incident…
UPDATE: October 13, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reported Eugene Anderson Jr. as being found safe and sound. His family has been notified and he has been removed from the NCIC system as missing. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a man from the Macon area who went missing…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Trojans traveled to Mary Persons Friday night for our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Bulldogs were playing their first region game and looking to get to 3-1 overall on the season. The Trojans, still winless on the year, were also playing their first region game. Here is Tucker Sargent…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Stockbridge Tigers visited the Jones County Greyhounds Friday night. The Hounds were looking to stay unbeaten in the region after winning their first region game against Union Grove. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, Greyhound Field, jones county greyhounds, stockbridge tigers, Tucker Sargent
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a battle between two Houston County teams Friday night. The Warner Robins Demons traveled to play the Houston County Bears at Freedom Field. The Bears (2-2) were looking to get over .500 this against the Demons who were undefeated (3-0) this year. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Northside hosted the Wildcats of Richmond Hill Friday night. The Eagles were trying to get to 4-1 on the year. Here are the highlights from McConnell-Talbert Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, northside eagles, richmond hill wildcats, Tucker Sargent
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GMC Bulldogs hosted Hancock Central Friday night at Davenport Field. GMC looks to stay unbeaten (3-0) on the season, while Hancock Central is trying to get back to .500 (1-2). Check out the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, davenport field, football, gmc bulldogs, hancock central bulldogs, Tucker Sargent
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Wesleyan college is making big changes to its athletics facilities with the help of $500,000 anonymous donation. Over the past three years the college says they’ve received various donations from the Panoz family and others. With the money they’ve been able to get a new soccer field and improve their softball field. “We’ve gone from oh my gosh…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Northrop Grumman and the Museum of Aviation have partnered with Rise against hunger, a nonprofit to help feed families. On Friday morning the Museum provided a space for the packaging to take place. With several tables set up to guide the process, the room was filled with eagerness to help. Each bag contained rice, vegetables and four…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The National Suicide Prevention walk was scheduled for Saturday at Amerson River Park. It’s now postponed because of the rise in Covid cases. Instead a virtual walk will happen on November 13th. We spoke with a local volunteer, Candice Harnage, from the Association Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She lost her mother to suicide two years ago. She…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones announced his retirement in Thursday nights school board meeting. Although he still has months before he officially retires, Bibb School Board President Daryl Morton says they are starting the process of finding Jones’ successor. He shared what they’re looking for in a replacement. “I think the qualities he has brought to that office,…