BCSO: 2 wanted for stealing from car at Idle Hour Club, committing fraud
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men wanted in connection to an entering auto case that happened Thursday, May 20 at Idle Hour Club.
Baldwin County installing new sewer lines in Hardwick
The Hardwick community in Baldwin County is seeing changes thanks to the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST.
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 17-21
Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 17 and Friday, May 21, 2021.
High School Seniors dig up time capsule from 2014
High school seniors from Cindy English’s fifth grade class, came together for the special moment.
City of Perry wants public input on future of city
The City of Perry is looking for public input on the future of the city.
Ingram-Pye Elementary holds drive-thru celebration for fifth graders
As the school year comes to an end, teachers and staff at Ingram-Pye Elementary wanted to celebrate their fifth grade students with a drive-thru awards ceremony.
National Geographic makes donation to FVSU in honor of ‘Critter Fixers’ stars
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – National Geographic makes a $50,000 donation to Fort Valley State University in honor of two TV star alums. The donation is in honor of Dr. Terrence Ferguson and Dr. Vernard Hodges. The veterinarians co-star in the show “Critter-Fixers: Country Vets.” Viewers see them encounter unique cases and care for animals between emergency visits to their…
Store clerk shot in back during Warner Robins armed robbery
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police are searching for the two men responsible for shooting a clerk during a Monday morning armed robbery. Officers responded to the 7-Star Food Mart on North Davis Drive just before 4:00 Monday morning. Officers say a store clerk was shot in the back while trying to run from two masked gunman. According…
2021 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame inductees get ceremonial jackets
The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame inducts its 2021 class this weekend.
Baldwin County lifts COVID restrictions
Baldwin County Commissioners made the decision recently to lift all local COVID-19 restrictions.
Oak Hill Middle School employee creates Toy Store at school
As a way of bringing a little joy to the kids after the pandemic canceled events, Amber Palmer the Communities in Schools Site Coordinator at Oak Hill Middle School, wanted to do something fun.
Kick off the summer with this jerk shrimp cocktail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Summer is arriving soon, and with that, the rise of cooking out and days at the pool with friends are sure to come along. Keeping cool and staying refreshed are important parts of enjoying the heat of the season, and award-winning private chef Scottie Johnson has the perfect recipe that combines hot and sweet that compliments…
Rant and Rave: May 20th – Braves Snore, Hawks Soar
It’s a story of highs and lows. As the Hawks prepare for their first playoff appearance in years, the Braves are struggling to win another series. What does the future hold for our Atlanta teams in 2021? Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss, this week. Categories: Sports
Staying dry and warming up to end the week
High pressure started to move closer towards Middle Georgia today, bringing in some dry air to the area. This helped to bring sunny skies and breezy conditions to the area today, and we won’t be seeing much of a change in the forecast through the weekend. Sunshine will be hanging around through the weekend and into next week as high…
It’s the Law: Georgia election lawsuits
Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney J Davis from James W. Davis and Associates joins 41NBC’s Shelby Coates for our weekly segment “It’s the Law.” Georgia election leaders are facing a new federal lawsuit over the state’s newly signed election reform laws. The most recent lawsuit claims Georgia’s new voting laws threaten voting rights, freedom of speech and the separation of…
Drive-thru vaccination clinic happening Saturday in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A community partnership wants to provide COVID-19 vaccines to more people of color. The Greater Warner Robins-National Panhellenic Council is joining with Atrium Health Navicent to provide a free, drive-thru vaccination clinic on Saturday. “We’re hoping that families will choose to be vaccinated so our community can return to a pre-pandemic lifestyle,” said Dr. Donna…
Donate blood this Memorial Day Weekend during the 41NBC blood drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Memorial Day weekend is the kick off to summer for a lot of families and they spend it on vacation. Before you hit the road, 41NBC and the American Red Cross is asking that you donate your time and donate blood. The 9th annual 41NBC Memorial Day blood drive is happening May 26th through May 28th…
BS Report: May 19th – Bad News Braves
This season so far has been a rough one for Braves fans and the team alike. Bad luck, bad calls, and bad decisions have plagued the Bravos leading up to Memorial day, But could there be light at the end of the tunnel? Bill Shanks breaks it all down this week. Categories: Sports
Staying dry Thursday
High pressure to our east brought in some showers to Middle Georgia this afternoon, but that is likely the last of rain we will see until the end of next week. Through the day tomorrow high pressure will start to center itself over the Carolinas which will bring dry air to Middle Georgia and take away our rain chances. High…
Hotel-Motel Tax to help fund Macon tourist locations
Mayor Lester Miller announced next year’s budget will focus on public safety, beautification and boosting the local economy.
Macon-Bibb County Health Department has new location
The Macon-Bibb Health Department now has a new home.
Downtown Milledgeville transforming into fun, inviting space
Downtown Milledgeville is becoming a vibrant destination.
30 in 30 surpasses goal; Mayor Miller says more blight demolitions to come
Mayor Lester Miller’s 30 in 30 campaign to eliminate blight surpassed its goal Wednesday morning as the 29th, 30th, and 31st houses were taken down.
A few showers possible Wednesday
We saw a few pop up showers in Middle Georgia this afternoon as mostly cloudy skies hung around for much of the day. Clouds will keep us warm overnight with lows in the 60’s. Tomorrow will bring a similar set up to today with high pressure to our east sending in just enough moisture to get a few pop up…