We had a few isolated showers this afternoon and evening across Middle Georgia, but more widespread rain is on the way this week. A general summertime trend of pop up storms will settle in for the rest of the week, with highs warming to the mid 90s. With no big steering currents we are stuck in this summer pattern through…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia students are heading back to school over the next few days. And first day photos are filling up social media stories and timelines. The 41NBC family decided to dust off our old photos to get into the back-to-school spirit. Check out some of our school pictures and back-to-school moments as we start the 2021-22…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One Milledgeville resident is bringing awareness to a rare, yet deadly disease. At first glance, you may just see a smiling man, but that’s not the case for Andre Williams. In 2017, he was diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Williams spoke about his experience and how he felt in those moments. “It basically made me question…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will host a job fair August 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Monroe County Conference Center. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office isn’t the only place that’s hiring though. There will be multiple employers hoping to connect with job seekers. Monroe County Sheriff Brad Freeman says the idea for the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection to an aggravated assault incident that happened on August 2, 2021. The suspect in question, 30 year-old Shawndarius Johnson, was wanted in connection to a report that a 26 year-old woman had been stabbed multiple times during a domestic dispute at the Northwood Apartments on…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help finding a missing man. Deputies say 38-year-old Darrel Lee Kitchens Jr. was last seen on July 31 driving a silver 2006 Honda Ridgeline. Kitchens is about 5’10” and weighs 150 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. If you have any information, call the Jones County…
(41NBC/WMGT) — The Ace Charter School Gryphons are still looking for their first winning season since joining the GHSA in 2018. Their head coach, Jason Stephens sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks to preview the 2021 season in this edition of the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man working as a contractor at Perdue Farms was electrocuted on Sunday August 8, 2021. Houston County Deputy Coroner David Gabbard tells 41NBC that the victim was 23 year-old Antonio Ramirez, who was cleaning what workers at Perdue Farms call the “hot room” when his supervisor walked in around 5:29 a.m. and found him kneeling…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested Saturday after deputies say he fired a shot near The Shoppes at River Crossing. It happened just after 3:45 p.m. outside H&M, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, which said a man, identified as 26-year-old Bernard Harris, got into an argument with his girlfriend before firing a shot into…
(41NBC/WMGT) — The Howard Huskies had three straight seasons above .500 prior to last season when they went 3 and 4. Coach Paul Carroll is hoping to get them back in the playoffs this fall. He sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks in the Coach’s Corner. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school sports, sports
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are participating in a roundtable with local education leaders where they will tour Ball Ground Elementary School as well as answer questions and deliver remarks to kick off the 2021-2022 school year. Categories: Education, Featured, Georgia News Tags: back to school, First Lady of Georgia, Gov Kemp, Governor Kemp
After a few dry days with low humidity, rain and tropical moisture are back in the forecast for the end of the week. Friday brings a mostly cloudy day to much of the area, with increasing rain chances through the afternoon and evening. Highs will once again be limited to the 80s, and humidity makes a comeback just in time…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller announced 500 people worked across 42 areas of the county during the July 24 cleanup. Volunteers picked up more than 67,000 pounds of trash. Mayor Miller says it’s exciting to see so many people join in the effort. “It just shows that we’re moving in the right direction,” Mayor Miller said. “People are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will be the backdrop for filming once again with a second visit for the “Go-Big Show!” The show is in town to film, so there are a few closures you need to know about. Friday, August 6th, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Lower Poplar Street from 5th to 6th Streets (see map below) Monday,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The family of Kabryan Johnson, who was killed in a July 24 shooting in downtown Macon, is suing The Thirsty Turtle’s owners and operators. Alexis Cook, the mother of his two children, filed the lawsuit. The civil suit claims the bar’s lack of security resulted in Johnson’s death. The suit also claims Johnson was not involved…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The White House selected a Fort Valley State University student to be an HBCU Scholar. At only 19 years old, Taylor Dorsey will be one of fifteen students from Georgia named to this program. Dorsey is a junior majoring in political science and says she’s excited to learn so much in her new role. She…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As new COVID cases rise in Middle Georgia, there are concerns over whether or not you should send your child to school. According to doctors, children under the age of 12 are not eligible for the vaccine. That leaves unanswered questions about how safe it is to send your child to school. Ali Kamran, Associate Medical…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – David Perdue Elementary is collecting meal supplements like Boost and Ensure to honor former students Aiden Rozier and McKenzie Brooks. “You talk about what teachers can do for students, but you never really think about what a student can do for you,” Principal Andy Payne said. “What Aiden and McKenzie did for our school is…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five people are charged in connection to a drug trafficking investigation at the Monroe County Jail. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says deputies intercepted a trafficking amount of methamphetamine on Saturday, July 31, during an attempt to smuggle it into the jail. Five people, three of which–Justin Donley, Thayer Carter and Darrius Berry–were already being detained…
Dermatologist discusses hair loss treatments. Categories: Living Well
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry announced Thursday it is canceling all city-sponsored events for the next 30 days as well as requiring masks inside city buildings due to the rise in new COVID cases. City officials are strongly encouraging citizens to get vaccinated to help keep hospitalizations low. The affected events are Food Truck Friday on August…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Northside went 5 and 5 in Chad Alligood’s first season last year, qualifying for the state playoffs before falling to Hughes in the opener round. The Eagles are looking to improve this fall. Coach Alligood sat down with 41NBC’s Bill Shanks in the Coach’s Corner to preview the season. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coach’s Corner, high school…
Dry conditions that we saw today will be sticking around through the day on Thursday. Highs will be warming to the mid and upper 80s with a few clouds and just a small chance of a stray shower. Friday, however, brings back rain chances to Middle Georgia. An area of low pressure will be pushing north from the Gulf of…
The Braves are closing in on first place as the Mets have been struggling for the last few games. Bill Shanks talks about the new pieces in the Braves arsenal and how they might help them take the division. Categories: Sports