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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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, 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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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,…
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…
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…
UPDATE (5/22/24): The Jones County Water System issued the all clear on Wednesday. ORIGINAL STORY (5/20/24): GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Water System has issued a Boil Water Advisory for several areas due to a water main break that may disrupt water supply and cause low water pressure, potentially leading to microbial contamination. The advisory, sent on Monday,…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s that time of year again, the third annual Milledgeville Burger Week. Organizers really stepped it up this year, they added more days to Milledgeville Burger Week making it a total of nine to be exact and 13 eateries for you to choose from. Something else new for burger lovers, these, off menu burgers will cost you…