MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you too! Here in Middle Georgia, it’s shaping up to be a pleasant Thursday! This morning, we’re experiencing temperatures ranging from the mid 40s to the low 50s, which is about 20 degrees cooler than yesterday at this time. As the day progresses, expect breezy conditions with temperatures reaching the mid to upper…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley State Wildcats swept the Wesleyan Wolves in a doubleheader at home Wednesday. The Wildcats win game one 4-1 and game two 8-0 in five innings. FVSU will be at Allen University in South Carolina Friday for a three game weekend series, while Wesleyan heads home to face Agnes Scott in a…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia College and State University Bobcats lost a doubleheader at home to the University of West Georgia on Wednesday. The Bobcats lost game one 6-4 and game two 18-14. GCSU will be at Georgia Southwestern State starting Friday for a three game weekend series. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: GCSU, GCSU Bobcats, GCSU Softball,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Washington Memorial Library is holding its very own eclipse viewing party! It’s happening April 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at Daisy Park. The library says glasses will be provided while supplies last. Categories: Bibb County, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT Tags: eclipse, library, Macon, viewing party, Washington Memorial Library
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters is set to host a ‘Wellness Weekend.’ The lineup of events begin April 12 and go until April 14. Andrea Cooke, Director of Development at The Southern Center for Choice Theory, LLC and with Macon Mental Health, says Macon Mental Health Matters hosts a ‘Wellness Weekend’ every second weekend of the month….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The organization Georgia Women is hosting a political forum on Monday, April 8. They expect candidates running in races for local mayor, district attorney, coroner and solicitor to attend. The forum will be hosted at the Tubman Museum from 6-8 p.m. on Monday. Categories: Bibb County, Elections, Featured, Local News Tags: Bibb County, political forum, Tubman…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Board of Commissioners is telling drivers to stay off of Dumas Road. According to the board of commissioners, the Monroe County Road Department is working to replace a cross drain. They say residents will still be able to use the road, but through-traffic will be detoured for the next several days. Categories: Featured,…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The wait is over for residents in south Dublin, as a new Chick-fil-A will officially open this Thursday. Serving Dublin for nearly 30 years, local owner-operator David Roberts says he’s excited to open his second restaurant. According to Chick-fil-A, the restaurant will add approximately 120 full-and part-time jobs. To celebrate the opening, it will honor one hundred local heroes making…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Community Foundation of Central Georgia has opened the application process for the third round of Macon Violence Prevention Community grants. Up to $800,000 will be awarded to organizations to continue or start programs focused on violent crime prevention, and that are aligned with the goals of the community-generated MVP Strategic Plan. Applications are due by…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office animal enforcement officer Rebecca Galeazzo recently answered a snake in a car call. She removed a nonvenomous eastern rat snake from a car on Rocky Creek Road in Macon. The sneaky snake was relocated unharmed to an area far away from humans. The driver spotted the uninvited rider before she started her…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- For those in Forsyth who still need eclipse glasses, the Monroe County Library is selling pairs for just $1. All proceeds go to Friends of the Monroe County Library. That organization helps fund programs and outreach. They’re always looking for new members, and if you’re interested in joining, their next meeting is happening April 8th, at 10AM…
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office released its March activity report this week. According to that report, Telfair deputies made 39 arrests in March, a slight increase from their last report in February, which saw 27 arrests. 8 of those arrests were drug-related. The sheriff’s office also shared these photos of drugs, guns, and other items they collected….
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Two men from Mississippi were arrested by the Reynolds Police Department, when a traffic stop led to a drug bust. An officer says he could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle during the stop. When calling for back up to search the vehicle, officers found marijuana, methamphetamine, and drug related paraphernalia. Categories: Featured, Local News, Taylor County
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Overnight storms that included strong winds and heavy rain in Crisp County caused some serious damage. The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office shared on social media there are road closures on North Cedar Creek and Landing Road, specifically impacting people who live the Scenic Route/North Cedar Creek area. First responders and agencies providing aid are operating in the…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Academy of Classical Education Gryphons beat the Southwest Patriots to improve to 9-0 in the GHSA AA Region. The Gryphons host Veterans on Friday at 6:30p.m. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Academy of Classical Education, ACE, ACE Gryphons, ACE Gryphons Baseball, GHSA, GHSA baseball, Southwest Baseball, Southwest High School, southwest patriots, Southwest Patriots Baseball
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer Bears (15-12) lost 5-4 to the Kennesaw State Owls (16-11) at OrthoGeorgia Park Tuesday Night. Mercer tied things up at one run a piece in the bottom of the fourth inning when Ty Dalley hit a home run to right center field. After scoring three consecutive runs in the bottom of the fifth…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you like free coffee and helping children, head to Warner Robins. 7 Brew Coffee on Watson Boulevard is celebrating its grand opening with free coffee, and a donation to Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. The hospital says, the money will help support its pediatric healthcare in middle and south Georgia. Director of…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Forsyth Police Department is asking for your help in a recent case. According to a recent post on the Forsyth Department Facebook page, investigators need your helping identifying the man a woman in the picture below. (Photo courtesy of Forsyth Police Department Facebook page) Police says this is related to an open theft case at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Severe weather is headed for Middle Georgia and people are encouraged to locate safe places in their living spaces. Spencer Hawkins, Director of Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency, says to find a safe place in your home ahead of severe weather . Hawkins says to stay away from windows or exterior walls. Good places to stay…
(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Annual ‘Friends of the Library’ Spring Book Sale is happening this weekend at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon and they are currently in the middle of setting up the venue. All proceeds made from book sales will go toward Middle Georgia Regional Library who will distribute the funds to other libraries in…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Multiple people have been arrested in connection to a fraud, identity theft, federal and state income tax fraud, and human trafficking investigation. Suspects from Houston County, Bibb County, Crawford County, Fulton County and Dekalb County were arrested. Investigators discovered hundreds of stolen checks and money orders that totaled nearly one million dollars. A female human trafficking…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Update 9:45 A.M. – Portions of Middle Georgia upgraded to a level 3/5 for severe weather during the overnight hours. The most critical period is expected to be between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. You can expect damaging winds, heavy rain, hail, and a isolated tornado. Good morning! Today begins with mild temperatures in the 60s…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Glascock County Panthers (9-7) beat the Johnson County Trojans (8-3) 2-1 in game two of their Region 1A D-II two game series Monday. Great pitching from both sides saw over 23 strikeouts on the day combined. However, two runs from the Panthers in the Top Third would be the decider. JoCo grabbed game one…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Due to multiple accidents on popular bus routes, the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority (MTA) is making changes to some of its routes effective immediately. According to MTA, all buses that use Poplar Street will shift one block south to Plum Street. Changes are also coming Monday, April 15th, to Mulberry Street. The Chief Operating Officer of MTA, Tony…