MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Rest of the Day Off and on showers will remain possible through the evening and into tonight, however it will largely taper off ahead of Thursday morning. Overcast skies will also linger into tonight as well. Temperatures will remain mild with lows tonight in the low to mid 50s, or about 5-10 degrees cooler than…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley is headed for a runoff election for city council in December, and the city administrator says it could have been avoided. However, state representatives say that’s not the case. “The current charter states for majority of votes cast, so that is it,” State Rep. Patty Stinson said. “That is the end of that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With the cost of housing steadily on the rise, some families are struggling to make ends meet. That’s why the Macon-Bibb County government is working with local agencies to address housing insecurity. On Tuesday, Macon-Bibb County commissioners approved a total of $2.4 million in federal funds to be distributed to community organizations to address housing insecurity….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Area Habitat for Humanity is getting in the holiday spirit with its annual Light More Homes Christmas lights display. Lights will be switched on starting Thursday, November 16 at 5:30 p.m. and will be on every night through January 5 in Mercer Village. The Christmas display is one of Habitat’s largest fundraising events. It…
Rainy Wednesday is on tap for Middle Georgia with light rain expected off and own all day. Today we will not make it out of the upper 50s which will make the rain even more gloomy. However this evening the surface low pressure over the Gulf of Mexico will begin to move to the west which will cause our rain…
MGNTWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A multiple vehicle crash around on I-16 Westbound near Sgoda Road (MP10) has brought traffic to a standstill. A Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) GA Alert reports the crash involved five vehicles, including an overturned tractor-trailer and a Jeep, both of which were engulfed in flames. Twelve people were injured, according to GDOT. Three of…
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As families prepare to gather around the table for Thanksgiving next week, buying enough food for the holiday can be hard for some households, but a famous former resident of Montezuma is giving back to the community during the season of giving. Cars lined up outside of the Preston Williams Family Center in Montezuma as early…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Byron Welcome Center is asking for your donations to help make Christmas a little brighter for adults with developmental disabilities. Residents of the Heart of Georgia Developmental Disabilities Ministries Home are asking for hygiene products like body wash, razors and cleaning supplies. “I feel like Christmas is so strongly focused towards children that it’s always…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two families are now first time homeowners, thanks to a $1 million dollar program between Macon-Bibb’s American Rescue Plan and the Peyton Anderson Foundation. The homes home are also a result of the county’s fight against blight. According to Mayor Lester Miller, 600 abandoned structures have been torn down in the last two and a half…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A mass of tropical moisture will bring widespread shower activity to Middle Georgia starting tonight. This Evening Overcast skies will take over as the sun sets with light rain likely to move into the southern counties of Middle Georgia during that timeframe. It will be rather muggy overnight with the wind picking up out of the…
Smith and Green (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (11/14 – 4:35 p.m.): Two women are now in custody, accused of aiding the escape and capture of 37-year-old Johnifer Dernard Barnwell. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the sheriff’s office Gang Unit, with the assistance of the Drug Unit, Special Response Team and FBI, arrested 30-year-old Jacorshia Smith and 30-year-old…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s the second day of Macon Burger Week, and we’re continuing our coverage at a new establishment called Sophia’s on Second. It opened in July and the staff is excited about participating in their first burger week. For their entry, Sophia’s is offering the “Mississippi Blues” burger, which has marinated braised beef in a Mississippi au…
Might want to dust off the rain gear for the next couple of days as starting late today thru Friday rain will occur across Middle Georgia. This morning we saw lots of cloud coverage with temperatures in upper 40s and low 50s. This afternoon we will reach the mid 60s with cloudy skies and a 30 percent chance of rain….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Mercer men’s soccer team waited patiently, staring at the television screen, hoping to find out who they’d face in the first round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer National Tournament; and after 38 teams were announced, Mercer’s name finally flashed across the screen as they are set to take on Florida International. The Bears had…
MACON – Overcast conditions will return to Middle Georgia Tuesday. The Rest of the Evening Scattered clouds will stick around overnight, however they should mainly remain the upper level cirrus clouds. Temperatures will drop into the mid to upper 40s with winds from the northeast at 5-10 mph. Some thicker clouds may begin to arrive tomorrow morning. Tomorrow An…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 6th annual Macon Burger Week is finally here! From Monday, November 13 through Sunday, November 19, 27 local restaurants will showcase original creations to be judged by Middle Georgians to see who will win best burger. This week will be jam-packed with mouth-watering dishes freshly cooked for those who dare to try and taste them…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Professors from Georgia Tech’s Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology paid a visit to Northeast High School in Macon Monday to give students a hand-on demonstration in nanotechnology. Students learned about nanotechnology by reinforcing laminate paper with a thin film of acetone, the same way silicon chips are reinforced with metals. The workshop was hosted by Northeast…
Roy Lee Queen (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE: Deputies say Roy Lee Queen has been found safe. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating a missing man. A sheriff’s office news release says 52-year-old Roy Lee Queen Jr. was last seen on Pershing Avenue Saturday night. His family members told deputies he suffers from schizophrenia…
Folks you better enjoy today as it will be the only day this week that does not have a chance to see rain. This morning we saw temperatures in the 50s and 40s with cloud coverage. Today we will see clouds with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Tonight we dip back into the 40s for another chilly night…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Johnson County Trojans welcomed the Washington-Wilkes Tigers for the first round of the high school football playoffs. The Trojans had won their region two years in a row and were averaging 28 points per game while only giving up 14 per game. This was the first ever meeting between the two schools. Shaaz Peerani has…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Stratford Eagles hosted the Strong Rock Christian Patriots Friday night at Eagle Field. It was a play-in game in the GIAA playoffs. The winner gets FPD next week. The Eagles were averaging 24 points per game while giving up 22 points per game. Stratford beat Strong Rock 41-0 in 2021 and 28-21 in 2020. Tucker…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Greyhounds welcomed the Northside-Columbus Patriots for a first round playoff game. The Greyhounds are looking to make a deep playoff run this year after falling to Ware County in the opening round last season. Bill Shanks has the highlights from Greyhound Field. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Colubus Patriots,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons hosted the McIntosh Chiefs at McConnell-Talbert Stadium Friday night. The Demons had won five in a row and entered the playoffs as region champs for the first time since 2020. This was the first ever game between Warner Robins and McIntosh. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school football,…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mary Persons Bulldogs took on the Long County Blue Tide in the first round of the playoffs on Friday night. The Bulldogs were scoring 33 points per game while only giving up 12 per game. Their only loss this year was to Spalding. Bill Shanks has the highlights. Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…