MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An incoming cold front will instigate scattered storms this evening and overnight. This Evening Mostly cloudy skies will hang with Middle Georgia through the rest of Tuesday and into the overnight hours. Isolated to scattered storms will likely fire up during the suppertime hours, becoming more widespread from about 10 pm until 2 am. For…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 20 election. Larry Walker and Tori Branum are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Tori Branum Running for: Georgia House District 20 Campaign Website: toriforgeorgia.com MONICA-…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon has been awarded the 2024 Great American Main Street Award. Emily Hopkins, Vice President of External Affairs and Main Street Macon Manager at NewTown Macon, says this award is the highest honor that is given out by Main Street America. The award recognizes comprehensive downtown revitalization. Hopkins says this award is about Macon pulling…
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 19th Annual Georgia Jug Festival in Roberta is set to take place with events on May 17 and May 18. There will be events from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Knoxville Courthouse and events from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at David Bailey Park. Nicki McDonnell and Patti Temple from the…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rubble is the only thing left standing Tuesday after the former CarSource building was demolished as part of the third phase in ‘Operation Reawaken’ in Warner Robins’ Commercial Circle. According to a news release, the third phase represents a continuation of the city’s commitment to progress and innovation. The city has been…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Chief of Police Wayne Fisher is a few people short of a fully-staffed police department. “We have a few other vacancies that sit within the command line, the staff line, but we are viewing and considering a restructure in the organization, ” he said. “So those numbers could either remain or be decreased based…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 20 election. Larry Walker and Tori Branum are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Larry Walker Running for: Georgia House District 20 Campaign Website: walkerforgeorgia.com MONICA- First…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here’s this week’s Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 6 and Friday, May 10, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory on the state’s scale) are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! Today’s weather is starting off with a few showers across Middle Georgia, so make sure to grab your rain gear as you head out. Additionally, visibility is a bit limited this morning, so take it slow on the roads. As we move into the afternoon, we can expect more showers and possibly a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight five wanted suspects and discuss the word of the day. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and other law enforcement agencies in eight Middle Georgia counties to provide anonymous rewards for tips that lead to criminal arrests. Can you help track down the following suspects?…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – YouthUp, Inc. is partnering with local pastors to host the annual Celebrity Chef Cook-Off. Pastors from Macon and a “Mystery Chef” are competing for the title of Best Chef. Amanda Smith from YouthUp, Inc. says the mystery chef is not a pastor and someone that many people will recognize. The event will be at Lizzie Chapel…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 134 election. Joshua Lewis and Robert Dickey are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Joshua Lewis Running for: Georgia House District 134 Campaign Website: Facebook MONICA- Good…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning, everyone! This morning, we’re starting off with a few showers across Middle Georgia. Don’t forget to bring your rain gear as you start your day. Moving into the afternoon, we can expect more showers and even a few thunderstorms. Some of these thunderstorms could be strong to severe. Today’s temperatures will barely reach the…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – It’s been an incredible 2024 for Milledgeville so far. The Baldwin High School girls basketball team won their first ever State Championship, GMC Prep boys soccer won their second State Title in four years after coming up short in the championship in 2023, John Milledge Academy baseball is in the GIAA AAA Final Four, and…
MIDDLE GEORGIA – (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings and Tattnall Square Trojans split their regular season series at one game a piece. It was a similar result Friday as Tattnall Square wins game one of their three game GIAA AAAA Final Four series 7-2 and FPD roars back with a vengeance shutting out TSA 14-0. These two meet Saturday in…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Under the lights at Stratford Academy, the 17-0-1 Eagles won their first GIAA AAAA State Championship since 2013 over the 12-6 St. Anne Pacelli Vikings by a final score of 3-0. Senior Captain Forward Gavin Aguirre scored the first goal off a missed shot and deflection in front of the goal to give the Eagles…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon has won the 2024 Great American Main Street Award for excellence in downtown revitalization. The award recognizes the organization’s efforts in transforming its downtown area into a vibrant hub. Leaders and community members gathered on Friday to celebrate the accomplishment. “More and more people are hearing the secret that we’ve known for a long…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 14th Annual Mentors and Manners Tea Party with Miss Georgia is set for May 26. Everyone is invited to attend the event, but especially children between the ages of 5-12. Miss Georgia, Miss Georgia’s Teen, Miss Macon, Miss Macon’s Teen and other titleholders from across the state will be at the event. The importance of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Picnic in the Park Food Truck Festival will be May 11 at Carolyn Crayton Park. The family-friendly event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free for the community and there will be food to purchase. Kalyn Collins, Senior Administrative Assistance, says there will be 9 food trucks and vendors with a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will get a weekend of sunshine and below average temperatures following Thursday’s violent storms. This Evening Clouds will slowly work to clear out over the region over the remainder of the evening. Temperatures will remain in the 80s until after the sun sets, then they will begin to plummet. Lows will be in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Florists like, Lawrence Mayer Florist, have a team of workers putting together last minute flower arrangements for Mother’s Day across Middle Georgia. “For the holiday, we generally do 300 or 400 orders for the several day period of Mother’s Day,” says Mayer. Mayer says, over the years, he’s noticed anyone who places an order for their…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th home run will be celebrated Saturday at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (GSHF). The previous record holder was Babe Ruth before Hank Aaron broke it. The current record holder is Barry Bonds, who broke Aaron’s record in 2007. The GSHF will unveil a new…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Republican candidates are qualified for the upcoming Georgia House District 134 election. Joshua Lewis and Robert Dickey are competing to win the Republican nomination in the upcoming primary election. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with each candidate ahead of the May 21 election. Candidate name: Robert Dickey Running for: Georgia House District 134 Campaign Website: voterobertdickey.com MONICA- Good…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Today, a cold front will sweep through Georgia, ushering in gusty winds and drier conditions. Anticipate wind speeds ranging from 10 to 20 mph, with gusts peaking at 35 mph. Precipitation is expected to taper off by evening, paving the way for a clearer night. Come Saturday, Middle Georgia will experience cooler and drier air, setting…