MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The number of Georgians applying for a weapons carry license is skyrocketing. “I’m not a gun nut, but I like having the security knowing that I can carry one if I want to,” gun owner and permit holder Stan Pantell said. Pantell applied for his Georgia weapons carry license three years ago. Now hundreds of people…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin High School was put on lock down Monday morning after a bomb threat was called into the school. Captain Brad King with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office says the threat was called into the school around 7:55 am. The school was put on lock down while officers from the Milledgeville Police Department, the Baldwin County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon musician Joey Stuckey is enjoying his time climbing the CMJ Top 40 Charts for his latest album, Mixture. Stuckey, a jazz artist known for his high energy and edgy blues sound, also announced a new project he is teaming up on with Daybreak. ‘Studio 41’ will be a chance for local musicians to showcase their…
PAYNE CITY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — State Representative James Beverly spent the weekend talking with his constituents in Payne City, and a majority of them are still not in favor of consolidating governments with Macon and Bibb County. When the majority of Macon and Bibb County residents said yes to consolidation, the majority of Payne City residents, 9 of the 16…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Brides-to-be filled the streets of downtown Macon, as they headed out for a full day of wedding planning, cake tasting and more. The Georgia Bridal Show held it’s annual expo at the Macon City Auditorium Sunday afternoon. The event allowed couples to meet face-to-face with vendors from all across the state, in preparation for their big…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – At least two people are seriously injured after a car crash at the intersection of Russell Parkway and Lake Joy Road in Warner Robins. Warner Robins Police Department spokesperson Tabitha Pugh, said the Sunday morning accident happened after one of the cars ran through a red light. No word on the extent of those injuries….
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Out of stock signs hang in a lot of local pawn shops and gun stores as sales for weapons and ammunition continue to surge. Pawn Smart in Byron only has a dozen guns left and very little ammunition, and all future merchandise is on back order. For owner David Hawkins, the biggest scare is the uncertainty…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Paws for Hope and Faith is continuing its’ rescue work throughout the Middle Georgia region, this time gaining a full pardon for animals in Jones County. Jones County Animal Shelter Director Jennifer Giddons agreed to a one-week pardon, promising not to euthanize any animals until next Monday. Now the non-profit group is working to find homes…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Funeral arrangements have been finalized for the Dublin couple killed in a fiery car pileup on Interstate 16. Clayton and Josephine Warnock died in the crash on Wednesday. Visitation will be held Monday from 5 p.m.-8 p.m at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m Tuesday at Jefferson Street Baptist Church. Over…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County animal advocates say a nice, new animal shelter is fine and dandy, but they want the shelter to be focused on the animals and not on the people of the community. Citizens got a chance Thursday night to offer input on the design of the new shelter. Gene Dunwody, Sr. and Jr. were there…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia mayors are teaming up trying to figure out how to strengthen the local economy to withstand deep defense cuts on the horizon. Macon Mayor Robert Reichert and Warner Robins Mayor Chuck Shaheen appeared on the 41NBC News at 6, talking about the regional coalition of mayors formed to get through the sequester–the cuts in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The head coach of the Mercer women’s basketball team is on a mission. She wants to get her girls to give back, and this year, they’re doing it in Ghana, Africa. When she’s on the basketball court, sophomore, Alicia Leshae Williams has two things on her mind: dribble and shoot. But, she says life isn’t measured…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One westbound lane on I-16 in Laurens County is closed Thursday as transportation officials assess the damage from yesterday’s fatal crashes. The Georgia State Patrol is recreating the pile up to figure out what happened. Four people died and nine were sent to Fairview Park Hospital with injuries. Hospital officials say they were able to act…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Jones County school bus driver who left a special needs child on the bus for 6 hours Tuesday will not be charged, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies interviewed everyone associated with the incident, and they found no criminal intent or reckless conduct on the bus driver’s part. They have sent their findings…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sandersville Police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations are investigating after a Sandersville man was shot to death inside his home on Floyd Street. It happened between 11pm and midnight Wednesday. GBI Investigator Todd Lowery tells 41NBC the victim is 54-year-old Sammie Lee Haynes. Sandersville Police Chief Victor Cuyler says there were multiple witnesses to the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon City Councilman announces he’ll run for a position in the newly consolidated government. Surrounded by supporters Thursday morning in downtown Macon, Rabbi Larry Schlesinger revealed he plans to run for the District 2 seat on the new commission. He says the job of the new government is to represent the will of the families…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Military College in Baldwin County will be sending six young men off to places of higher education next school year. Nate Holton will be attending Reinhardt College, Devon Johnson will play at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, Kevin Gary and Tre Carter will both be on the field for Louisiana Tech, while Mario Alford…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two members of the Twiggs County football team will be headed out of state to play football next season. Tight End and Defensive End Timmy Kemp, Jr. signed to play for Hutchinson Community College located in Kansas, while Safety and Linebacker Markevion Hooks is set to continue his career at Miles College in Mississippi. The mother…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Coffeyville Community College will have a Houston County High School graduate playing for them next year. Myles White, a receiver for the Bears this past football season, was surrounded by friends and family Wednesday as he took the next step in his athletic and educational career. Coffeyville Community College is located in the state of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mount de Sales will be sending one of their own off to the collegiate level next year. Defensive tackle Jeremiah Cotton will be graduating and playing football at The Military College of South Carolina. Also known as The Citadel, the school is located in the city of Charleston. Categories: Local Sports, Sports
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An upcoming Tattnall Square Academy graduate is staying close to home, signing Wednesday to play football for the Mercer Bears. Linebacker Tyler Ward holds the high school’s record in first hits with 400, and total tackles with 598. Head coach for the Trojans, Barney Hester, had nothing but praise for Ward, calling him an outstanding member…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Five players from Baldwin High School are headed to the Carolinas next year. Jaycarus Harper, Jaitavius Jackson, Kentarius Cooper, and Shemar Latimore all signed to play at Louisburg Community College in North Carolina. Derrick Washington signed to play for Presbyterian College in South Carolina. Head football coach for Baldwin, Dexter Copeland, knows he’s losing some of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Northeast High School’s senior defensive linebacker Alan Moss described the relationship between him and his teammates as unconditional love. Moss signed Wednesday morning and pledged four years to the University of Cumberland. The superstar athlete says his teammates, who were there for the big signing, have supported him since grade school. He says it’s an honor…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was an emotional morning Wednesday at Central High School as seniors Boe Bailey and Nigel Bowden teared up while reflecting on their journeys. The non-traditional signing ceremony began with remarks from Central’s head football coach, and principal. Then, the floor was opened to the two young men who spoke about the challenges that brought them…