MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will reach the 50s across the region both days this weekend. This Evening A mostly sunny day will give way to clear skies overnight as temperatures again will plummet. It will be below freezing ahead of midnight with overall lows expected to be around the 20 degree mark to begin Saturday. Wind will be gentle…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 17-year-old has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The sentencing stems from the October 24, 2023, shooting of 45-year-old Shalandra Hooten at the R&R Quik Stop in Fort Valley. According to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The IRS will begin accepting 2024 tax returns on Monday, January 27, and the filing deadline is set for Tuesday, April 15. As the tax season begins, the Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is urging taxpayers to choose their tax preparers carefully to avoid scams and ensure accurate filings. According to the BBB, finding a…
Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County deputies are asking for help in locating two stolen vehicles—a black 2018 Ford Fusion and a 2021 KTM 450 SX-F motorcycle—taken from separate locations earlier this month. According to a sheriff’s office bulletin, the Ford Fusion, stolen during the early morning hours of Monday, January 20 from a home on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for theft by taking on Rumble Road on Monday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. According to a news release, officers were dispatched to a gas station on January 20 about stolen gasoline. The store owner reported that a total of 2,446 gallons of gas was stolen between January 19-20. During…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Country music superstar Parker McCollum has announced he will be bringing his What Kinda Man Tour 2025 to the Atrium Health Amphitheater with special guests Corey Smith and Vincent Mason on Saturday, June 28. Reserved seating tickets start at $34.50 and general admission lawn tickets are $27.50, according to a news release from Oak View Group,…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — While many people were excited about Tuesday’s winter storm bringing the region levels of snowfall it hadn’t seen in years, it cost some local businesses a day or more worth of revenue. “It does affect our business,” said Kelley Wrigley, the Owner of Kudzu Seafood Company in downtown Macon. “It is a little…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 16th annual Boutique Warehouse Sale is set for Saturday, January 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p-m at the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia Dining Hall. Early entry donation shopping starts at 8 a.m. Each year, 11 boutiques are offered the opportunity to be a part of the sale, allowing them to reach thousands of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the upper 40s Friday afternoon as snow continues to melt. This Evening High cirrus clouds have been present across Middle Georgia this afternoon and will remain overhead through this evening and tonight. It will be a slightly warmer night than the last two, however it will still be well below the average…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was charged with aggravated assault after a domestic dispute on Wednesday in Perry, according to a news release. The incident happened at 10:45 p.m. on January 22 at Pecan Grove Mobile Manor, located at 1998 Sam Nunn Boulevard. According to the news release, the Perry Police Department responded to an aggravated assault with a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) says people need to stay off the roads due to unsafe driving conditions. District Communications Officer at the Georgia Department of Transportation, Gina Snider, says GDOT had been monitoring the situation since last week and brining the roads since Sunday. “We put put over 300,000 gallons of brine in the…
41NBC’s Bill Shanks braves the cold to give Braves fans an update on what to look forward to with less than a month before spring training. Categories: Sports
UPDATE (1/22) – According to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority, buses routes will resume operations on Thursday, January 24 at 10:00 a.m. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority will be closed on Wednesday, January 22 due to inclement weather. “We will resume normal operations on Thursday, January 23,” MTA stated in a news release. Categories: Bibb…
Courtesy: H&H via FacebookMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Moonhanger Group has pulled H&H Restaurant’s application for a conditional use permit to sell beer and wine, according to a news release. Owner of the Moonhanger Group, Wes Griffith, released the following statement: “The Moonhanger Group has withdrawn H&H Restaurant’s request to Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning for a conditional use to sell…
FileUPDATE (1/22): Government offices along with the court system will reopen at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, according to Macon-Bibb County. It includes Amerson River Park, outdoor tennis and pickleball courts, and recreation centers. They say an opening time for Historic Bowden Golf Course will be decided after staff has a chance to assess the conditions of the greens. Trash pickup…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Girl Scout cookie season is officially underway and local Girl Scouts are already selling in Middle Georgia. Local Girl Scouts and sisters, Abigale and Cayleigh, have been Girl Scouts for 6 years in Middle Georgia. The sisters both hope to sell 2,000 boxes of cookies. Girl Scout cookie season began January 2 and ends March 9….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgians are navigating icy conditions and below-freezing temperatures in the aftermath of a winter storm that brought snow to the region. “The cold is going to be very impactful,” Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Spencer Hawkins said Tuesday. “On top of that, we’re also going to see some snow, some wintry mixed precipitation, fall….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Preparation is underway for the 43rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival and Royal Court applications are open for the community. Director of Marketing and Fulfillment for the Cherry Blossom Festival, Hannah Theus, says they are looking for enthusiastic ambassadors for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Here are the following age groups for the Royal Court: Little Mr and Ms…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – While officials across Middle Georgia have urged everyone to stay inside during the winer storm, not everyone has that luxury. That’s why shelters across Macon have increased their capacity to account for those in need. “It is uncommon that we see temperatures that are this low,” said Jake Hall, the Executive Director for the United Way…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)UPDATE (1/23) – Pastor Davis says though the warming shelter is no longer open they have been able to put multiple people in hotels for the weekend and they are currently still receiving and accepting donations and passing them out to people in need. HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As snow began falling even in Hawkinsville a local…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Near freezing temperatures couldn’t stop Macon residents from celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Elected officials and local organizations led marchers from four recreation centers down to City Hall in honor of the reverend and civil rights icon. Macon-Bibb County District 2 Commissioner Paul Bronson says Dr. King’s dream still requires action,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s 96th birthday and the holiday, the Houston county NAACP hosted “Celebration All In” on Monday. The event marked the 30th anniversary as a national day of service commemorating the legacy of Dr. King. The community-wide event started with a with an honorary march that began at Oldfield Baptist…
Photo: Sparta Police DepartmentUPDATE (1/18/25): Armarion Hunt, the last suspect wanted in connection with the death of 18-year-old Javen Lamont Turner earlier this month, was taken into custody in Milledgeville, according to an update from Sparta Police. “We extend our gratitude to the GBI-Milledgeville Region 6 for their tireless efforts and commitment to the case, resulting in the successful apprehension…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The ACE Lady Gryphons earned their fifteenth win of the season with a 32-20 victory over the Central Lady Chargers. The Lady Gryphons improved to 6-2 in Region 2-A Division One action. The Lady Chargers drop to 14-4 on the season. This was Central’s first region loss of the season. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…