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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Has Selected Its Organization Of The Year

Mentors Project of Bibb County selected as organization of the year

"We've seen amazing children get full ride scholarships to private exclusive schools. We've seen children open their own businesses. We've seen children become fashion designers."

January 3, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Commission in Macon, has selected its organization of the year. The Mentors Project of Bibb County is the recipient. Macon-Bibb Commissioner Elaine Lucas surprised the Executive Director of the program, June O’Neal, with the award Wednesday. O’Neal has been with the organization for 24 years, and says the impact of…

Former Stratford football coach Rodney Collins dies

His head coaching career spanned several academies across Georgia, including two stints at Stratford (1988-2002, 2007-2012).

January 3, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Rodney Collins (Photo: Stratford Academy)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Stratford Academy confirms former head football coach Rodney Collins has died. He was 75. “While Coach Collins was known for an outstanding career as a football coach during his time at Stratford, winning three state championships, he will be remembered more for the investment he made in the lives of students,” the…

Rainy Wednesday Sunshine Returns Thursday

Wet and rainy Wednesday afternoon ahead

January 3, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Oh boy was it a cold start this morning with temperatures in the mid 20s to low 30s. We will remain cold and dry throughout the morning hours. Rain will move in by lunch time and continue through the afternoon. The rain will tapper off around 10pm for our southeastern counties. Tomorrow morning we will wake…

Mercer Alumna named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for NASA podcast

Now in its sixth season, Konans launched the space agency’s flagship podcast, “NASA’s Curious Universe,” in 2020.

January 2, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Mercer University graduate is being recognized nationally for her podcast. Mercer University alumna Katie (Atkinson) Konans, has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 in Media list for her innovative work crafting NASA’s audio storytelling strategy. Now in its sixth season, Konans launched the space agency’s flagship podcast, “NASA’s Curious Universe,” in 2020. “‘NASA’s Curious…

Houston County District Attorney releases 2023 year-end report

"I publish this yearly release, as an advocate of transparency and believe that those we serve should know how their tax dollars are spent on protecting and seeking justice for the citizens of this county."

January 2, 2024

Clayton Poulnott,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –On Monday, the Houston County District Attorney’s Office released it year-end report for 2023. The numbers include statistics dating back before COVID-19 for comparison. Case Closures by Year: 2018: 2796 2019: 3057 2020: 2296 2021: 2235 2022: 4002 (Increased trial weeks to compensate for court closures brough on by COVID-19) 2023: 4051 Total Documented Victim Contacts…

New app to improve efficiency, accessibility for Macon-Bibb Transit Authority drivers and passengers

Big changes are coming to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) to improve efficiency for buses and accessibility for riders.

January 2, 2024

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Big changes are coming to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) to improve efficiency for buses and accessibility for riders. From construction to marathons and even movie sets, MTA Chief Operations Officer Tony Woodard says detours can make it hard to stay on schedule. “We constantly receive phone calls,” Woodard said. “Where’s my bus? Where’s my…

First rain of 2024 set to arrive Wednesday

January 2, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A low pressure system tracking along the Gulf Coast will bring rain to Middle Georgia Wednesday. The Rest of the Evening It will be a cold and mostly clear night with cloud cover likely not moving in a whole lot until after midnight. Temperatures will drop down to the freezing point for most of Middle Georgia….

Montezuma man arrested, charged with impersonating police officer

The Macon County Sheriff's Office has arrested 20-year-old Christian Meraz of Montezuma on charges of impersonating a police officer.

January 2, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Christian Meraz (Macon County Sheriff’s Office)MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 20-year-old Christian Meraz of Montezuma on charges of impersonating a police officer. On December 20, 2023, Meraz, driving a gray Nissan Frontier with flashing blue and white lights, allegedly pulled over a motorist on Flint River School Road. The motorist, an employee of…

Sunny today rain Wednesday

January 2, 2024

Chris Denmark,

Chilly start this morning with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s. Today we will see plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the low to mid 50s. Things begin to get cloudy as we head into the overnight hours. Starting off your Wednesday morning with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s. Rain will move in by lunch…

World’s largest indoor Pickleball complex to boost Macon-Bibb economy

Macon-Bibb started 2024 with the grand opening of the Rhythm and Rally Sports and Events complex—the largest indoor Pickleball facility in the world.

January 1, 2024

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pickleball has been described as America’s fastest growing sport, and now there’s a space in Macon for players of any skill level to enjoy the game. It’s a strange name for a popular game. And no, it doesn’t have anything to do with pickles. You play it with paddles and plastic balls. According to longtime player…

Maconites celebrate Kwanzaa’s seventh, final day

Kwanzaa is a weeklong non-religious celebration of African American culture rooted in seven principles.

January 1, 2024

Dejon Campbell,

MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) – The seventh candle was lit Monday in Macon, concluding a week of events of Kwanzaa – a celebration of African American culture. All week long, there have been events around Middle Georgia celebrating the non-religious festival, concluding with a day of medication at Homeland Village in Macon. “We actually put on the first Kwanzaa in 1989,”…

Sunshine and cool temperatures begin 2024

January 1, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure will keep sunshine over Middle Georgia until Wednesday. The Rest of the Evening Following a warm afternoon by January standards Middle Georgia will see much colder conditions overnight. Skies will be clear with winds from the north-northwest at around 5-10 mph. Low temperatures will be just below freezing across Middle Georgia heading into Tuesday….

Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center gym dedicated to longtime Macon resident

The center's gymnasium was dedicated to Grady E. Gillis for his decades of work in the community.

December 29, 2023

Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents, county leaders and family members gathered at the Bloomfield-Gilead Recreation Center on Friday to celebrate longtime Macon resident Grady E. Gillis. The center’s gymnasium was dedicated to Grady E. Gillis for his decades of work in the community. “Today, we’re gonna give you your flowers,” Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller said. The recreation center the…

Forsyth to ring in new year with Forsythia Ball Drop

Preparations are underway in Forsyth to welcome in the new year with the Forsythia Ball Drop.

December 29, 2023

Andrew Willis,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cities across the world are getting ready to ring in the new year, and Middle Georgia is no exception for celebrations. 2024 is just around the corner, and preparations are underway in Forsyth to welcome in the new year with the Forsythia Ball Drop. According to Main Street Director, TaKeimia Childs, the ball drop has been…

Deputies seeking suspects in $480 fraud purchase at Warner Robins Lowe’s

The Houston County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying three suspects involved in a credit card fraud case that happened on December 20.

December 29, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Houston County Sheriff’s OfficeWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying three suspects involved in a credit card fraud case that happened on December 20. According to a sheriff’s office Facebook post, it happened around 6:45 p.m. that day at Lowe’s on Watson Boulevard. The suspects used a Capital One credit card fraudulently…

Warner Robins hoops star Cam Perkins to host meet-and-greet at ‘The Big C5 Bash’ following NIL signings

Perkins, a senior at Warner Robins High School who sports a 3.9 GPA, is promoting his recently signed Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals: one with Sea Shells Seafood and another with Mr. Smoothie Juice Bar.

December 29, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Flyer: Jeff Tarver/The LIFE LeagueWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgians have the opportunity to meet Warner Robins High School basketball star Camryn Perkins at Sea Shells Seafood Restaurant’s event, “The Big C5 Bash,” on Saturday, December 30 from 12 to 3 p.m. Perkins, a senior at Warner Robins High School who sports a 3.9 GPA, is promoting his recently…

Charities benefit from seasonal decluttering

With the New Year just two days away, Middle Georgians are decluttering their homes and helping local charities in the process.

December 29, 2023

Fiona King,

Habitat Restore MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With the New Year just two days away, Middle Georgians are decluttering their homes and helping local charities in the process. Jeff Moss, a franchise owner of College Hunks, says there’s been a substantial uptick in the disposal of household items, including furniture and toys. He says his company often donates items to organizations…

Bibb deputies: Atlanta man charged with burglarizing 8 Macon businesses in 6 days

Bibb County deputies say a person of interest is now in custody in connection with burglaries of several businesses.

December 29, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

James Essick (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies say a person of interest is now in custody in connection with burglaries of several businesses. Just before 2 a.m. Thursday, deputies say they responded to a commercial alarm at Macon Wings, located at 4010 Northside Drive, and discovered the business had been broken into. Video footage showed…

New Years weekend forecast

December 29, 2023

Chris Denmark,

This afternoon we will see partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the low 50s. This will be a rinse and repeat forecast for your Saturday the last Saturday of 2023. On Sunday we wake up in the upper 20s below freezing before we warm up into the low 60s across middle Georgia. As we head into New Year’s Day we…

Cloud cover to return to Middle Georgia Friday afternoon

December 28, 2023

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cold and moist air wrapping around the backside of a low pressure system will bring added clouds and a chance for an isolated cold rain shower to Middle Georgia tomorrow. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain mostly clear around Middle Georgia as much colder conditions settle in overnight. Low temperatures will drop into the…

Rose Hill Cemetery damaged archway restored

A restored archway leading into the Rose Hill Cemetery now stands tall after being worked on for the past six months. The restoration comes after a vehicle collided with the structure, leaving the archway as a safety hazard.

December 28, 2023

Dejon Campbell,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A restored archway leading into the Rose Hill Cemetery now stands tall after being worked on for the past six months. The restoration comes after a vehicle collided with the structure, leaving the archway as a safety hazard. “We were scared the whole thing would collapse,” Macon-Bibb County Parks and Beautification Director Michael Glisson said. Glisson…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding missing teen

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help locating 18-year-old Luis Marco Hernandez, who was last seen at his home in the 1200 block of North Plantation Parkway in the Lake Wildwood neighborhood on December 19.

December 28, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Luis Hernandez (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help locating 18-year-old Luis Marco Hernandez, who was last seen at his home in the 1200 block of North Plantation Parkway in the Lake Wildwood neighborhood on December 19. Deputies were told Hernandez left after an argument with his aunt about…

ERNEST to perform at Macon’s 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival

Ernest, the 2022 CMA Triple Play Award winner, is set to perform at the festival finale on Sunday, March 24, 2024, on Carolyn Crayton Park's Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage.

December 28, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival announced Thursday its fourth major headliner for the upcoming festival’s Nightly Concert Series. ERNEST, the 2022 CMA Triple Play Award winner, is set to perform at the festival finale on Sunday, March 24, 2024, on Carolyn Crayton Park’s Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage. The festival says ERNEST has been labeled “The Charmer” by MusicRow…

Douglass Theatre opens exhibit in celebration of Kwanzaa

The Douglass Theatre in Macon is debuting a new exhibit from local artist Charvis Harell entitled "Zora, Langston, and Bessie: A Night at the Douglass."

December 28, 2023

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Douglass Theatre in Macon is debuting a new exhibit from local artist Charvis Harell entitled “Zora, Langston, and Bessie: A Night at the Douglass.” The exhibit is a tribute to the summer of 1927, when three iconic Black figures of the Black Arts Movement came together at the Douglass Theatre. The paintings are meant to…

"We've seen amazing children get full ride scholarships to private exclusive schools. We've seen children open their own businesses. We've seen children become fashion designers."

His head coaching career spanned several academies across Georgia, including two stints at Stratford (1988-2002, 2007-2012).

Now in its sixth season, Konans launched the space agency’s flagship podcast, “NASA’s Curious Universe,” in 2020.

"I publish this yearly release, as an advocate of transparency and believe that those we serve should know how their tax dollars are spent on protecting and seeking justice for the citizens of this county."

Big changes are coming to the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) to improve efficiency for buses and accessibility for riders.

The Macon County Sheriff's Office has arrested 20-year-old Christian Meraz of Montezuma on charges of impersonating a police officer.

Macon-Bibb started 2024 with the grand opening of the Rhythm and Rally Sports and Events complex—the largest indoor Pickleball facility in the world.

Kwanzaa is a weeklong non-religious celebration of African American culture rooted in seven principles.

The center's gymnasium was dedicated to Grady E. Gillis for his decades of work in the community.

Preparations are underway in Forsyth to welcome in the new year with the Forsythia Ball Drop.

The Houston County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying three suspects involved in a credit card fraud case that happened on December 20.

Perkins, a senior at Warner Robins High School who sports a 3.9 GPA, is promoting his recently signed Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals: one with Sea Shells Seafood and another with Mr. Smoothie Juice Bar.

With the New Year just two days away, Middle Georgians are decluttering their homes and helping local charities in the process.

Bibb County deputies say a person of interest is now in custody in connection with burglaries of several businesses.

A restored archway leading into the Rose Hill Cemetery now stands tall after being worked on for the past six months. The restoration comes after a vehicle collided with the structure, leaving the archway as a safety hazard.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help locating 18-year-old Luis Marco Hernandez, who was last seen at his home in the 1200 block of North Plantation Parkway in the Lake Wildwood neighborhood on December 19.

Ernest, the 2022 CMA Triple Play Award winner, is set to perform at the festival finale on Sunday, March 24, 2024, on Carolyn Crayton Park's Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage.

The Douglass Theatre in Macon is debuting a new exhibit from local artist Charvis Harell entitled "Zora, Langston, and Bessie: A Night at the Douglass."

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