Video Archives - Page 256 of 590 - 41NBC News

Georgia Strawberry Festival returns this weekend for 25th year in Reynolds

The annual Georgia Strawberry Festival is set to kick off its 25th year this weekend, with the city of Reynolds preparing to welcome visitors from across the state.

April 20, 2023

Brick Nelson,

REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The annual Georgia Strawberry Festival is set to kick off its 25th year this weekend, with the city of Reynolds preparing to welcome visitors from across the state. Despite colder temperatures earlier this spring, bright red strawberries are expected to be ready for picking during the event. “There is a buzz and excitement around town when…

Wesleyan College flags line College Street in Macon to commemorate historic site

Wesleyan College's original location on College Street is now adorned with flags to mark the institution's historic significance as the first college in the world to charter degrees to women.

April 20, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wesleyan College’s original location on College Street is now adorned with flags to mark the institution’s historic significance as the first college in the world to charter degrees to women. The college operated in downtown Macon for 90 years before relocating to north Macon. “Wesleyan College has grown up with Macon,” President Meaghan Blight said. “We’re…

3 Houston County schools earn Military Flagship Award

Three Houston County schools have been recognized with the prestigious Military Flagship Award, honoring their commitment to creating a supportive environment for military students and their families.

April 20, 2023

Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Houston County schools have been recognized with the prestigious Military Flagship Award, honoring their commitment to creating a supportive environment for military students and their families. State Schools Superintendent Richard Woods personally visited Matt Arthur Elementary, Bonaire Elementary and Bonaire Middle School Thursday to congratulate the schools on their significant achievement. The Military Flagship…

West Collective Jubilee and 420 Forum held at The Society Garden Thursday

April 20, 2023

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to THE WEST COLLECTIVE JUBILEE AND 420 FORUMMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The West Collective Jubilee and 420 forum presented by the Mockingbird Group in Macon kicked off at 3:30 Thursday afternoon. Many vendors came selling art, music, and promoting alternative medicines. We spoke with Tansy Salzman of Perry’s Herb and Tonic Apothecary about how cannabis use has made…

Warner Robins celebrates beautification partnership at city hall

April 20, 2023

Edward Smart,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Keep Warner Robins Beautiful is celebrating both earth day and arbor day by planting Cherry Blossom trees at Warner Robins City Hall. They also plan to work with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to expand environmentally across the county. KMBB says it’s grateful for the partnership. “We all need our city or surrounding town to be able…

Republican-led House passes bill banning transgender athletes from women’s sports in federally-funded schools

April 20, 2023

41NBC Web Producer,

WASHINGTON (NBC News) – The Republican-led House passed a bill today aimed at banning transgender athletes from playing women and girl’s sports in federally-funded schools. Republicans argue that the measure is about fairness, but Democrats say it’s just another target in the GOP culture wars. Similar bills have already passed Republican-led states, and the measure applies to federally-funded schools. Democrats…

Arrest made in Log Cabin Drive stabbing

Deputies responded to a call about a person stabbed at Windy Hill Manor.

April 20, 2023

Shelby Coates,

Around 2:00pm on April 19th, deputies responded to a call about a person stabbed in the back at Windy Hill Manor. When deputies arrived on scene, they located the victim. The victim told deputies that Adams entered his apartment and confronted him over a ride. The victim says he could not give Adams a ride at the time and Adams…

Oklahoma Tornadoes Kill 3, Devastate Homes and Businesses

April 20, 2023

41NBC Web Producer,

PHOTO: Destruction from tornado in Oklahoma, Photo Date: 4/20/2023Debris stretches for miles, with neighborhoods left in ruins. Every building on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University was damaged during the overnight storms. “Last night OBU campus experienced the worst natural disaster in its 113-year history,” said Dr. Heath Thomas, the university’s president. As many as eight tornadoes ripped across Oklahoma,…

Tech Report: Meta employees work from home ahead of layoffs

April 20, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Meta told its north America-based employees to work from home this week. This as it began a second round of layoffs that will immediately cut 4,000 jobs. Meta plans to eventually cull 10,000 jobs. Bloomberg reports that the job cuts will affect Meta’s flagship social network, Facebook, along with Instagram and WhatsApp. The Reality Labs Virtual Reality Division will also…

Tire Amnesty event to be held in Houston County Friday & Saturday

April 20, 2023

Haley Janes,

Photo Credit to Keep Warner Robins BeautifulWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Keep Warner Robins Beautiful and Houston County are teaming up for a Tire Disposal Event. Residents of Houston County are invited to participate in the Tire Amnesty Event, which is set to run on Friday and Saturday, April 21st and 22nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both…

Morning Report: Facebook users can now claim settlement money

April 20, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Facebook will have to pay $725 million to users in a class action settlement. Users who were active on the site between May 2007 and December 2022 can file a claim through facebookuserprivacysettlement.com. The settlement is centered around Facebook’s relationship with Cambridge Analytica, which harvested data from 87 million users. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, did not admit to any wrongdoing…

GHSA girls soccer state playoffs Sweet 16 highlights and scores for April 19

April 19, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Just three girls’ soccer teams from Middle Georgia remain in the 2A, 4A and 6A state playoffs, and their scores for the Sweet 16 are below. 2A ACE 2 Pierce County 1 4A Perry 1 Lagrange 6 6A Houston County 0 North Atlanta 9

BS Report: April 19th – Braves Staying Strong Through Injuries

Despite losing some key players early in the season, the Braves continue to dominate.

April 19, 2023

David Tufts,

Despite losing some key players early in the season, the Braves continue to dominate. Bill Shanks looks at the players that have stepped in to fill the gaps and what the next few weeks will look like. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB

Crawford County woman arrested in Macon on outstanding warrants

44-year-old Priscilla Parker is charged with four counts of Theft by Taking, three counts of Identity Theft and two counts of Financial Card Transaction Fraud.

April 19, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

44-year-old Priscilla Parker is charged with four counts of Theft by Taking, three counts of Identity Theft and two counts of Financial Card Transaction Fraud. Parker was also wanted for an outstanding probation violation warrant out of Houston County. She’s being held at the Bibb County Jail, waiting extradition to Crawford County. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local News Tags: Crawford…

GBI’s Middle Georgia Gang Task Force moving to permanent facility in Macon

A law enforcement agency targeting criminal gang activity will be relocated in Middle Georgia with the goal of improving public safety.

April 19, 2023

Andrew Willis,

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Middle Georgia Gang Task Force is moving to a permanent facility in downtown Macon. Representatives from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies spoke at the new facility Wednesday about their efforts to improve public safety in middle Georgia. According to Bibb County Sheriff David Davis, the new location will help strengthen collaboration between agencies….

Macon-Bibb Commission halts bus fare increase with American Rescue Act funds

The Macon-Bibb County Commission has voted to allocate $375,000 from American Rescue Act funds to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority, effectively preventing a proposed bus fare increase for Middle Georgia residents.

April 19, 2023

Brick Nelson,

In January, the transit authority announced plans to raise fares from $1.25 to $1.75, but the Commission’s decision on Tuesday night will ensure the current rates remain in place. “This is something that we have heard from people here although it is out of our direct responsibility with the transit authority, we are a funding source for them,” Mayor Lester…

Large crowd expected for jet ski competition at Macon’s Lake Tobesofkee this weekend

Lake Tobesofkee is set to host a new jet ski competition this weekend, potentially bringing thousands of visitors to the area for the first event of its kind in 20 years.

April 19, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Geogia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lake Tobesofkee is set to host a new jet ski competition this weekend, potentially bringing thousands of visitors to the area for the first event of its kind in 20 years. The 2023 Summer Series Jet Ski Competition, hosted by the American Jet Ski Sport Association (AJSA), will take place at Sandy Beach Park from April…

Community mourns death of Otis Redding III

Local musician Dean Brown says Middle Georgians should take this time to reflect and remember the legacy Otis Redding III leaves behind.

April 19, 2023

Edward Smart,

UPDATE: The Otis Redding Foundation has announced that a public visitation will be held on Monday, April 24th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Macon City Auditorium, and that funeral services will be held at a later date. It has also been confirmed that Hutchings Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Redding III’s funeral. In Redding III’s…

Warm weather sticks around for the week ahead of a weekend cold front

Clear skies will keep us sunny and warm through the end of the week. By Friday night a cold front will bring a few storms.

April 19, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

We saw a slight warm up today across Middle Georgia, with highs warming into the mid 80s. Overnight, with clear skies, we will see lows cooling into the mid and low 50s. Thursday will continue our warming trend, as much of the area warms back to the upper 80s by the afternoon. By Friday we will start to see our…

Milledgeville Burger Week: The Reel Grill’s Creole Surf-N-Turf Burger

As Burger Week continues in Milledgeville, 41NBC's Drake Rozelle had a chance to visit The Reel Grill, a restaurant that normally offers seafood and other entrees.

April 19, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

The Reel Grill is inside a century-old building. Though it may look like there’s a dress code to dine in, business partners Michael Taylor and Ben Cook say everyone is welcome as they are. The restaurant participated in Burger Week last year but came up short of winning the competition, so they’ve been waiting for another opportunity to take home…

Wesleyan College President Meaghan Blight pledges to boost recruitment, awareness for women’s institutions

Wesleyan College's 26th president, Meaghan Blight, took over the reins in May 2022, and was officially installed during the Honors and Awards Ceremony held on Wednesday.

April 19, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wesleyan College’s 26th president, Meaghan Blight, took over the reins in May 2022, and was officially installed during the Honors and Awards Ceremony held on Wednesday. Blight pledged to increase recruitment and awareness for the college and other women’s-only institutions. She expressed gratitude for the support she received during the ceremony and emphasized the importance of…

‘Apparent’ road rage incident leads to shooting in Wheeler County

An apparent road rage incident escalated into a shooting Wednesday in Wheeler County, leaving one person injured and the alleged offender in custody.

April 19, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

That’s according to a Facebook post by Telfair County Sheriff Sim Davidson, which said shortly after 10 a.m., a 911 call reported the shooting on Highway 280 towards McRae-Helena. Davidson wrote that deputies from the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office, along with McRae-Helena Police Department, quickly responded to the scene. A deputy encountered the victim, who suffered a gunshot wound to…

Woman sentenced to 20 years for child molestation

April 19, 2023

Haley Janes,

According to a release from District Attorney Anita Howard’s office, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office was alerted of a possible child molestation case in October of 2022 that led to an investigation in which it was discovered that a 10-year-old child was being inappropriately touched by her mother. Facts from forensic interviews with the child and law enforcement interviews with…

Half of guns stolen from Howard’s Pawn and Jewelry recovered, Cordele man arrested

About half of the 60+ firearms stolen from Howard's Pawn early in April have been recovered after a search warrant was executed at a home on Sheppard Drive.

April 19, 2023

Haley Janes,

Rontavious Jackson – File: April 2023 (Photos: Crisp County Sheriff’s Office)CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – About half of the 60+ firearms stolen from Howard’s Pawn early in April have been recovered after a search warrant was executed at a home on Sheppard Drive. According to the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, on April 12, the CCSO, in collaboration with the Bureau of…

The annual Georgia Strawberry Festival is set to kick off its 25th year this weekend, with the city of Reynolds preparing to welcome visitors from across the state.

Wesleyan College's original location on College Street is now adorned with flags to mark the institution's historic significance as the first college in the world to charter degrees to women.

Three Houston County schools have been recognized with the prestigious Military Flagship Award, honoring their commitment to creating a supportive environment for military students and their families.

Deputies responded to a call about a person stabbed at Windy Hill Manor.

Despite losing some key players early in the season, the Braves continue to dominate.

44-year-old Priscilla Parker is charged with four counts of Theft by Taking, three counts of Identity Theft and two counts of Financial Card Transaction Fraud.

A law enforcement agency targeting criminal gang activity will be relocated in Middle Georgia with the goal of improving public safety.

The Macon-Bibb County Commission has voted to allocate $375,000 from American Rescue Act funds to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority, effectively preventing a proposed bus fare increase for Middle Georgia residents.

Lake Tobesofkee is set to host a new jet ski competition this weekend, potentially bringing thousands of visitors to the area for the first event of its kind in 20 years.

Local musician Dean Brown says Middle Georgians should take this time to reflect and remember the legacy Otis Redding III leaves behind.

Clear skies will keep us sunny and warm through the end of the week. By Friday night a cold front will bring a few storms.

As Burger Week continues in Milledgeville, 41NBC's Drake Rozelle had a chance to visit The Reel Grill, a restaurant that normally offers seafood and other entrees.

Wesleyan College's 26th president, Meaghan Blight, took over the reins in May 2022, and was officially installed during the Honors and Awards Ceremony held on Wednesday.

An apparent road rage incident escalated into a shooting Wednesday in Wheeler County, leaving one person injured and the alleged offender in custody.

About half of the 60+ firearms stolen from Howard's Pawn early in April have been recovered after a search warrant was executed at a home on Sheppard Drive.

What's On TV Now

Local Events