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Houston County School District to offer Summer Meal Program

Children do not need to be enrolled in the Houston County School District to receive the free meals.

May 27, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School Nutrition Program will be offering free meals to children 18 and under. Meredith Potter, Dietitian at Houston County Board of Education, says children do not need to be enrolled in the Houston County School District to receive the free meals. There are three ways for families to participate in the Summer Meal…

Macon community gathers to honor fallen veterans at Historic Linwood Cemetery

Dozens gathered at the historic Linwood Cemetery to pay tribute to the veterans who gave their lives in service.

May 27, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The community came together to honor and mourn the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving to protect our nation. Dozens gathered at the historic Linwood Cemetery to pay tribute to the veterans who gave their lives in service. One of the attendees, Donald Druitt, a U.S. Army veteran with 24 years…

Nicer conditions return tomorrow following Memorial Day storms

May 27, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The cold front bringing storms to Middle Georgia this afternoon and evening will lead to nicer weather starting tomorrow. This Evening Scattered thunderstorms will remain possible through this evening and into early tonight. A Level 2 “Slight” risk for severe weather remains for most of Middle Georgia this evening with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remaining in…

Monroe County honors fallen veterans with special Memorial Day Observance event

Speakers, one-by-one stood front of the crowd to call out names of fallen service members.

May 27, 2024

Denise Turner,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Forsyth like many cities across the country held a Memorial Day Event to remember the veterans who died in war for our country. Monday’s event, “Monroe County Memorial Day Observance, Honor and Remember” was held this morning on the lawn outside of the Monroe County Probate Court. The ceremony, started with a Presentation of Colors. Speakers, one-by-one…

Macon-Bibb County HR Chief resigns after three years

Derrick Jordan steps down as Macon-Bibb County HR Chief

May 24, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Derrick T. Jordan (maconbibb.us)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Derrick Jordan, the Chief Human Resources Officer for Macon-Bibb County, has resigned from his position, effective immediately. Jordan announced his resignation in a letter to Mayor Lester Miller on Friday, writing that “prevailing winds whisper in alternative directions.” “It has truly been an honor of a lifetime to have had an opportunity and…

Gifted Culture aims to empower future leaders

There will be free giveaways, games, educational opportunities, prizes, food and entertainment.

May 24, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gifted Culture will be hosting the inaugural Gifted Culture Day in Macon. Gifted Culture Day will be June 1 at New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free giveaways, games, educational opportunities, prizes, food and entertainment. Ahmad Barron, Founder and CEO of Gifted Culture, says the event is…

WorkSource, Wilkinson County High School partner to bridge digital divide for graduating seniors

Nine graduating seniors from Wilkinson County High School have received free laptops as part of an effort to bridge the digital divide faced by rural students.

May 24, 2024

Fiona King,

WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nine graduating seniors from Wilkinson County High School have received free laptops as part of an effort to bridge the digital divide faced by rural students. The initiative was made possible through a partnership between WorkSource and the high school. Paul Allen, the project manager at WorkSource Georgia, says students in rural areas face challenges….

Twiggs County firefighters honored and promoted in ceremony

The Twiggs County Fire Department held its first-ever Promotions Ceremony Friday.

May 24, 2024

Denise Turner,

TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Fire Department held its first-ever Promotions Ceremony Friday. A total of seven fire fighters moved up in rank. Newly, hired Fire Chief Shaun Hart, told 41NBC about the process behind Friday’s promotions. He says, when he joined eight months ago, he evaluated each member of the team with help from his Assistant…

Memorial Day Weekend Forecast!

May 24, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! I hope your Friday is off to a wonderful start. It’s a bit humid this morning, with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s, and even a few spots hitting the low 70s. As we move into the afternoon, we’re expecting temperatures to warm up into the 90s, so it’s going…

Macon, Warner Robins contestants to compete in Miss Georgia, Miss Georgia Teen next month

Contestants share inspiring community service initiatives ahead of state competition

May 23, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a few weeks, a group of young ladies from Middle Georgia will participate in the Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Teen competitions in Columbus, Georgia. On Thursday, three of the five contestants who will represent Macon and Warner Robins made an appearance at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon for a meet and…

Rain odds begin to climb more Friday

May 23, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The odds for stray showers and thunderstorms will begin to rise more Friday. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will clear out some heading into the evening before more scattered clouds move in overnight. Evening temperatures will stay in the 80s, and overall temperatures tonight will be warm with lows largely in the upper 60s, or about…

Macon Pops prepares for upcoming Beach Bash

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, a picnic and a cooler to enjoy the show.

May 23, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Macon Pops is kicking off Summer by hosting Beach Bash on May 25 at the Museum of Arts & Sciences Amphitheater. Steve Moretti, Macon Pops CEO/Co-Founder, says there will be free popsicles, free Fall Line beer (or soda) to the first 100 to arrive, and free Macon Pops Koozies to the first 200 to arrive. One attendee…

First Quality investing $418 million in Macon, creating 600 new jobs

The new facility will be located at 2108 Avondale Mill Road, adjacent to its current location in Macon.

May 23, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – First Quality Baby Products, LLC will invest $418 million to expand its footprint in Macon-Bibb County and create 600 new jobs, according to Governor Brian Kemp. “In March, First Quality announced that we will be increasing our baby diaper and training pant manufacturing capacity by 50 percent, and we are excited to announce our expansion will…

City of Warner Robins receives EPA Brownfields Grant for Redevelopment and Cleanup

The City of Warner Robins announced Wednesday they received million dollar multi-purpose grant.

May 23, 2024

Denise Turner,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is one step closer to revamping parts its city. The City of Warner Robins announced Wednesday they received a million dollar multi-purpose grant. The EPA Brownfields Grant was awarded to Warner Robins by the Environmental Protection Agency to clean up and redevelop parts of Commercial Circle near the intersection of…

Warm and partly cloudy for today

May 23, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! I hope your Thursday is off to a good start. It’s a bit humid this morning, with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s, and even a few low 70s in some areas. This afternoon, we’ll warm up into the upper 80s to low 90s with partly cloudy skies. Tomorrow morning…

FVPD arrests man in connection to home invasion

Officers responded to the 200 block of Lawn Street after they say Greg Love broke into a home.

May 23, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley Police Department says it arrested a man in connection to a home invasion. According to a recent post on the Fort Valley Police Department Facebook page, officers responded to the 200 block of Lawn Street after they say Greg Love broke into a home there. They say he ran from the scene…

Warner Robins receives $1 million grant for Commercial Circle redevelopment, cleanup

"We are thrilled to receive this EPA Brownfields Grant."

May 22, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

File: April 2022WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins announces it has been selected by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to receive a $1 million Multipurpose Grant. The money will be used for the redevelopment and cleanup of the Commercial Circle area, a key project aimed at transforming brownfield sites into productive, community-enhancing spaces. Brownfields…

Bibb deputies: Suspect arrested in Bloomfield Park shooting

Arrest made in Bloomfield Park shooting during youth ball game

May 22, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies made an arrest Wednesday in connection with a shooting at Bloomfield Park earlier this week that left one person injured. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the shooting was called in just after 6 p.m. on Monday. Witnesses told deputies a verbal altercation escalated between two males during a youth…

Highs in the 90s expected for parts of Middle Georgia tomorrow

May 22, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures continue to rise Thursday as highs begin to eclipse the 90 degree mark. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will stay with Middle Georgia through this evening and into tonight as temperatures stay in the 80s and upper 70s through the evening. The added cloud cover could make viewing the Full Flower Moon a little more…

Lane Southern Orchards invites families to experience peach season

Tyler Wainwright, Farm Manager at Lane Southern Orchards, says while they do not offer a u-pick option, they do offer an inside look in the packing house.

May 22, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach season is officially underway and Lane Southern Orchards is welcoming visitors to experience a behind the scenes experience. Tyler Wainwright, Farm Manager at Lane Southern Orchards, says while they do not offer a u-pick option, they do offer an inside look in the packing house. Visitors can get a bird’s eye view of the packing…

Warner Robins tightens curfew for minors

New curfew from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. aims to protect minors and improve community safety

May 22, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

FileWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins has amended its curfew regulations for minors, enforcing a new curfew from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. The change, unanimously approved at the May 20 Mayor and Council meeting, affects all minors aged 17 and under, according to a city news release. “Parents and guardians will be held responsible for…

Macon to celebrate ‘Car-Free Day’ Friday with free MTA bus rides, local discounts

Macon residents encouraged to embrace biking, walking and public transit on Friday, May 24

May 22, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is gearing up for a car-free day this Friday, May 24, encouraging residents to embrace alternative modes of transportation such as biking, walking or public transit. The event, a partnership between Bike Walk Macon and the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority (MTA), aims to promote more affordable and healthier ways of getting around the city. On Friday,…

Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week in Macon with events, free gear

Visit Macon celebrates with license plates, baseball watching and guided tours

May 22, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s National Travel and Tourism Week, and Visit Macon is celebrating with a week of events, discounts and free gear! On Tuesday, more than 100 people gathered at Luther Williams Field to receive complimentary “Macon, Georgia” license plates and catch a glimpse of the Macon Bacon baseball team’s practice ahead of the 2024 season opener. “It’s…

Mayor Lester Miller gives thanks to Macon-Bibb after winning re-election

Lester Miller wins re-election against challenger Shekita Maxwell.

May 22, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Lester Miller will serve Macon-Bibb for another term after winning re-election against challenger Shekita Maxwell. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Mayor Lester Miller about the election results. MONICA- We have Lester Miller here. First off, I want to say congratulations. It’s wonderful having you here. LESTER- Thank you. It’s my pleasure. MONICA- Alright. This is…

Children do not need to be enrolled in the Houston County School District to receive the free meals.

Dozens gathered at the historic Linwood Cemetery to pay tribute to the veterans who gave their lives in service.

Speakers, one-by-one stood front of the crowd to call out names of fallen service members.

Derrick Jordan steps down as Macon-Bibb County HR Chief

There will be free giveaways, games, educational opportunities, prizes, food and entertainment.

Nine graduating seniors from Wilkinson County High School have received free laptops as part of an effort to bridge the digital divide faced by rural students.

The Twiggs County Fire Department held its first-ever Promotions Ceremony Friday.

Contestants share inspiring community service initiatives ahead of state competition

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, a picnic and a cooler to enjoy the show.

The new facility will be located at 2108 Avondale Mill Road, adjacent to its current location in Macon.

The City of Warner Robins announced Wednesday they received million dollar multi-purpose grant.

Officers responded to the 200 block of Lawn Street after they say Greg Love broke into a home.

"We are thrilled to receive this EPA Brownfields Grant."

Arrest made in Bloomfield Park shooting during youth ball game

Tyler Wainwright, Farm Manager at Lane Southern Orchards, says while they do not offer a u-pick option, they do offer an inside look in the packing house.

New curfew from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. aims to protect minors and improve community safety

Macon residents encouraged to embrace biking, walking and public transit on Friday, May 24

Visit Macon celebrates with license plates, baseball watching and guided tours

Lester Miller wins re-election against challenger Shekita Maxwell.

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