MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hurricane Francine’s out rain bands have reached Middle Georgia, however larger hazards loom in the coming days as the system moves inland. This Evening Showers have moved into the region and will stick around into and through tonight. Heavier rain should arrive as the evening carries on with Francine expected to make landfall in southern Louisiana…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday marks 23 years since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, when terrorist attacks shook the nation. In a solemn ceremony held at the Public Safety Memorial Park in downtown Macon, the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation organized its annual “9/11 Remembrance Ceremony” to pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost and honor the heroic…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Espresso Martini Week is underway in downtown Macon. The event, which started on September 6, continues through September 14. Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Manager at NewTown Macon, stopped by 41NBC to talk about the event. “Events that highlight our culinary offerings attract hundreds of people downtown to support our locally…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Slim Chickens, a popular fast-food chain known for its all-natural, freshly made chicken, recently opened its doors in Warner Robins. The new restaurant is located at 4030 Watson Blvd. Chris Benner, the owner of the new Slim Chickens franchise, shared his enthusiasm for bringing the beloved chicken joint to Warner Robins during an interview on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — NewTown Macon has reported a significant increase in business in downtown Macon. According to the organization, dozens of new businesses have opened their doors in 2024, with more set to follow suit. Emily Hopkins, NewTown’s Vice President of External Affairs, says she’s enthusiastic about the diverse range of businesses that have sprung up. She says the…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In remembrance of those who lost their lives in the September 11th attacks, Crunch Fitness in Centerville is hosting its annual tribute challenge. On the 23rd anniversary of the tragedy, gym staff and members are participating in an event to simulate the experience faced by first responders during the World Trade Center Twin Towers attack. Participants…
PERRY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – For Week Five of the high school football season, 41NBC’s Game of the Week will take place at Freedom Field, as the Perry Panthers make the eight-mile trek to face the Veterans Warhawks. The Perry Panthers (2-1) are riding high off their AAAA State Championship run last season and are hungry for more. Perry gets…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dozens of Democrats gathered at Overtyme Bar and Grill in Macon Tuesday night to watch the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. The watch party was hosted by the Democratic Party of Georgia. Jaylan Scott, chairman of the Macon-Bibb Democratic Committee, spoke out during the event against divisive rhetoric…
Bibb County School DistrictUPDATE (9/10): The Bibb County School Board voted Tuesday to adopt a final millage rate for Calendar Year 2024 / Fiscal Year 2025, maintaining the current millage rate of 14.674 that was tentatively adopted last month. ORIGINAL STORY (8/19): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Board of Education tentatively adopted a millage rate of 14.674 mills…
(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is taking another step to assist those in the area who are without homes. The Sheridan Center and Respite Care Facility is now open on Walnut Street near downtown. The center, which has 12 beds, offers dental, physical, and mental health services to homeless people as they leave Piedmont Hospital. Sheridan…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clouds have moved into Middle Georgia following a sunny morning, however rain will hold until tomorrow. This Evening Cloud cover will continue to increase around the region ahead of Francine, a powerful tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico. Landfall of Francine is expected in Louisiana in the late morning/lunchtime hours tomorrow. This will likely…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A work of art is underway as a new mural is currently being painted in downtown Macon. The mural is of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It’s located at 1410 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful commissioned Kevin Scene Lewis, who goes by Scene Lewis as his artist name, for the…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County School District has postponed all after-school events for Tuesday, including the softball game against Wilkinson County. “The new date will be communicated to the schools and the community once finalized,” a Facebook post stated. The decision follows the discovery of ammunition in a student’s vehicle and an unsubstantiated social media threat. According to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week’s Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, September 2 and Friday, September 6, 2024. Understanding the scores Scores 69 and below (unsatisfactory): Highlighted in red. Scores 70-99 (satisfactory): Displayed in black. Scores…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Touchdown Club announced their three players of the week for Week Four of the high school football season. Back of the Week – Southwest Senior Quarterback Steve Robinson – 388 Total Yards (208 passing, 180 rushing) and four total touchdowns (two passing, two rushing) in the upset 30-29 win over top 10 ranked…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears football team is off to a hot start in the 2024 season. They are 2-0 after two non-conference wins over Presbyterian and Bethune-Cookman. The Bears are now ranked 23rd nationally, according to Stats Perform, and 24th nationally, according to AFCA Coaches. The Bears are now prearing for their first Southern Conference battle…
UPDATE (10:30 p.m.): Telfair County Sheriff Sim Davidson says the person responsible for making the threatening post has been taken into law enforcement custody. “Thank you to all the individuals and agencies who worked diligently in identifying this individual to quickly resolve the matter,” he wrote. “Though school has been cancelled for tomorrow 9/10, effective Wednesday 9/11, our office, as…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer’s Roberts Academy was packed on Monday as former Georgia Governor Nathan Deal held a book signing for his new children’s book, along with its illustrator, Cheryl Riner Hodge. The former governor, now the author of “Veto, The Governor’s Cat,” says one of the many reasons for writing the book was his late…
Christopher Cooper (Photo: Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9/9): Christopher Cooper, the man charged with making “disturbing” threats of violence toward the Monroe County School District, made his first court appearance on Monday, with Judge Tommy Wilson setting his bond at $1 million. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says if Cooper makes bond, his conditions will be set as follows: Shall…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There will be one more sunny day for Middle Georgia before clouds arrive courtesy of Tropical Storm Francine. This Evening Partly to mostly cloudy skies from the afternoon will give way to mostly clear conditions overnight. It will feel like an autumn night as most spots in Middle Georgia drop into the lower 60s. One or…
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UPDATE (9/10 – 4:50 p.m.) – The Bibb County School District identified the two people arrested on Sunday as a 13-year-old and a 17-year-old. Both were charged with possession of a firearm by a minor. District spokesperson Stephanie Hartley says the 13-year-old is still in custody at the Regional Youth Detention Center. The 17-year-old has been released from the Bibb…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The inaugural International City Experience in Warner Robins attracted hundreds of people to Perkins Field on Saturday. The festival, which ran from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., celebrated the city’s diverse cultural heritage. Music filled the air, and attendees couldn’t help but move to the beat of the music. A wide range of performances took…
Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person died in a crash on Interstate 75 south on Saturday that shut down all lanes. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the crash happened just after 2 p.m., just south of Exit 153, the Sardis Church Road Exit. Deputies say a Kia Sorento collided with a Toyota…