MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There will be no chills in Middle Georgia tonight as temperatures stay well above average. This Evening Trick or Treat will begin soon. Temperatures will largely hover around the 80 degree mark as it begins, dropping into the upper 60s by the time the late stragglers are wrapping up. Skies overhead should feature scattered clouds….
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new park is now open in Macon as a ribbon cutting was held today for, as many who were involved with the project put it, a hidden gem, Cliffview Lake Park. Located at 606 Cliffview Drive, $1.8 million worth improvements have been made to the park with the funding coming from Special…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’re looking for a little magic, Disney on Ice’s ‘Into the Magic’ is coming to the Macon Centreplex this weekend. Principal Performer, Taylor Steele said all of your kid’s favorite Disney characters will be there. You’ll see characters there from Beauty and the Beast, Coco and Frozen to name a few. Steele said, the performances…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The new inductees of the 2024 Mercer University Hall of Fame Class include baseball standout Billy Burns (2008-11), women’s basketball phenom Kahlia Lawrence (2014-18) and former men’s basketball head coach Bob Hoffman (2008-19). Mercer will also induct Bears supporter Ashley Copelan as the first inductee into the hall of fame’s “Hall of Honor”, which is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Robert “Buck” Shannon and Ty Ben Matthews are on the ballot for Peach County Sheriff. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Robert “Buck” Shannon ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Robert Buck Shannon Running for: Peach County Sheriff Campaign Website: buckshannonforsheriff.com MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Robert Buck Shannon, who’s running for Peach County sheriff. Thank…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The weather around Middle Georgia will cooperate with Trick-o-Treaters and party-goers tomorrow. This Evening Partly sunny skies from the afternoon will give way to scattered overhead clouds through tonight. It will be another muggy one as dew points have climbed into the 60s around the region thanks to southeasterly winds. The wind will remain out of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Calvin Dennis Palmer and Miriam Paris are on the ballot for Georgia House District 142. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Miriam Paris ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Calvin Dennis Palmer Running for: Georgia House District 142 Campaign Website: Facebook MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Calvin Palmer who’s running for Georgia House district 142. Thank…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High Falls Cookie Company is offering tips and tricks for people wanting to decorate holiday cookies. Owner of High Falls Cookie Company, Amanda Dismukes, says she began decorating cookies with her sister four years ago. Dismukes says when decorating cookies, it is best to outline the cookie with your icing. After you line the outside of…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With officially less than a week until Election Day, things have ramped up in Macon as officials and even celebrities are urging everyone possible to vote. You may have seen such a celebrity with other local candidates knocking on your door on Wednesday. Shonda Rhimes, the writer of popular TV shows Scandal and…
UPDATE (10/30/2024): Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division have arrested 18-year-old Roriquez Davis and 33-year-old Lamante Brown for the death of 51-year-old Latrinda Williams. Davis has been charged with four counts of aggravated assault, murder, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Brown has been charged with four counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated assault. UPDATE…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local religious leader was honored years after her death with a street dedication on Wednesday. Temple Place is now Prophetess Mother A.B. Jackson Way. It’s close to the Jackson Temple Holiness Church in East Macon. Assistant Pastor Tommie Watson tells 41NBC Jackson founded that church. Watson said her ministry changed the lives of many in…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was arrested for home invasion and kidnapping in Fort Valley on Tuesday, according to Chief of Police DJ Flores. According to a press release, officers were dispatched to the to the Lakeview Apartment complex located at 1105 Edwards Street regarding a possible domestic situation involving a firearm. When officers arrived, 36-year-old Ryann McGhee…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was shot at Indian Oaks Apartments in Fort Valley on Monday night, according to Chief of Police DJ Flores. Officers were near East Church Street in Fort Valley when they heard multiple gunshots coming from the Indian Oaks Apartments, located at 1103 East Church Street, on October 28. Officers found a man who…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College has announced the Wolves will be instituting a Hockey program to start in 2025. Macon Mayhem legend Caleb Cameron will be leading the Wesleyan ladies at Head Coach of the program. The Macon Coliseum will serve as their home arena. The Wolves will become the first ever women’s hockey team in Macon history….
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wesleyan College Volleyball team is holding a special ‘pink-out’ game Wednesday night at 6 p.m. at Porter Gym. The Wesleyan community will come together to raise awareness for breast cancer and encourage early screenings. Pre-game festivities will kick-off with a breast cancer awareness march around campus, starting at 5 p.m. Participants are encouraged to…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – McConnell-Talbert Stadium is the site of the Game of the Week matchup for Week 12 of the high school football season, where the 6-3 Warner Robins Demons are coming off a tough close 27-24 loss to region opponent Ware County on the road last week, and are now preparing to take on the 7-2…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has parked a mobile disaster recovery center in McRae-Helena, open to those in Telfair and all disaster relief approved counties across Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. It’s been more than a month since Helene made its way through Middle Georgia, and many residents are still trying…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Matt Moulton and Arthur Lee Harris are on the ballot for Houston County Sheriff. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Arthur Lee Harris ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Arthur Lee Harris Running for: Houston County Sheriff MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Arthur Lee Harris joining us, who’s running for Houston County Sheriff. Thank you…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As people prepare for trick-or-treating on Halloween, one Macon doctor is offering safety tips to keep people safe. Medical Director for Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Dr. Edward Clark, says people need to have a safe suit, route, and loot. Dr. Clark says children need to be able to see out of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Calvin Dennis Palmer and Miriam Paris are on the ballot for Georgia House District 142. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Miriam Paris ahead of the November 5 election. Candidate name: Miriam Paris Running for: Georgia House District 142 Campaign Website: votemiriamparis.com MONICA- Welcome back. Today we have Miriam Paris, who’s running for re-election for Georgia House…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Haunted House and Fall Festival on October 31. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 774 Hazel St. in Macon. Sergeant Sahkera Wooten with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it is important to provide a safe space for families on Halloween. There will…
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County man pleaded guilty Monday to several child abuse charges and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 10 to be served in prison. According to a news release from the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 42-year-old James Franklin Davis pleaded guilty to cruelty to children in the first degree, two…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board (PSRB) held an outreach and education event at Disability Connections as part of National Pedestrian Safety Month. Tuesday’s event, held to educate people on safety measures, discuss future plans and hear feedback, was one of the many visits to various locations around the county. Major topics included…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures remain above average as October nears its end. This Evening It’s been a mostly sunny afternoon for the majority of Middle Georgia, but cloud cover is expected to ramp up some heading into tonight. This will lead to warmer overnight conditions as lows jump back above average into the mid to upper 50s. Wind will…