MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A complete-game shutout from ACE Gryphons pitcher Grant Edwards propels them to a 4-0 victory over Mount de Sales. Edwards allowed only four hits while striking out nine batters in the seven-inning outing. ACE led by 1-0 after the first inning but added three insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth. ACE moves to 9-7…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. While talking about cancer may be an uncomfortable subject, one middle Georgia woman says it saved her life. LaRae Harrelson is a health and PE Teacher at Hilltop Elementary in Bonaire. During her annual physical two years ago, Harrelson’s doctor gave her a clean bill of health, but as she…
We saw clear skies and cool conditions across the southeast for the first day of Spring. Overnight, cold conditions will continue, with lows dropping into the 30s by early Tuesday. A Freeze Warning has been issued for our northern counties, with a Frost Advisory for the rest of Middle Georgia. Our days of cold weather will be coming to an…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Regional Library wants to help gather and document Macon’s African American history in light of the Macon-Bibb bicentennial. The library system is forming an African American History Committee to talk to residents and gather personal stories and information to help shine light on Macon’s African American history. The information will then be achieved…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County students are out for spring break, and the Heart & Sole Workshop is giving kids opportunities to have fun and make a difference in the community. The workshop is offering a free community art camp at the Mill Hill Community Art Center, located at 213 Clinton Street, during the break. The camp focuses on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival is celebrating in the streets of Macon. People braved the cool temperatures Monday for the Third Street Festivities, and those who showed up got free donuts and ice cream. Families also enjoyed music and carriage rides. “We’re super thrilled because the Cherry Blossom Festival is back, the Pinkest Party is here, and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s a new 3D art installation outside the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, and it has a Cherry Blossom theme. It’s a 3D interactive chalk mural depicting places around the Macon area. Artist Tracy Lee Stum says it’s a great way to welcome spring and the Cherry Blossom Festival. “Thanks to the Peyton Anderson Foundation, they…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is celebrating 80 years. City leaders gathered Monday to announce a proclamation dedicated to the progress over the last eight decades. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick spoke about how proud she is and how far the city has come since 1943. “Knowing that the first-ever elected female mayor in the city’s history…
It’s time to clear out the winter cobwebs and get ready for spring! Angie Hicks, Chief Customer Officer and Home Expert at Angi, is here to walk you through her spring maintenance checklist. The beautiful spring weather is a great time to get outside and check to make sure everything is in great condition around your house. Walk around your…
AT&T and Verizon are reigning in expenses for network expansions. The end of low interest rates and slumping demand lead to the cutbacks. Bloomberg reports Verizon expects to extend fiber past about 50,000 fewer homes this year than last. AT&T has slashed the number of homes it plans to reach by 39% this year. Apple customers in the U.S. have…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday, Twiggs County voters will be voting on an ESPLOST that– if passed– will continue to support Twiggs County students. According to a news release from Twiggs County, an ESPLOST vote will be held Tuesday, March 21st, to vote on the continuation of the 1 cent ESPLOST that provides resources for Twiggs students– including: Technology, textbooks,…
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will only reach into the upper 50s across Middle Georgia later this afternoon. Today It will be a cool and calm afternoon across Middle Georgia. Highs, as mentioned above, will top off largely in the upper 50s today. Fortunately, winds will blow out of the northeast at about 5-10 mph and that’s it; a…
The U.S. housing market posted the first year-over-year decline in home prices since 2012. The decline is the result of higher mortgage rates. Real estate brokerage firm, Redfin showed that the median U.S. home sale price fell 1.2% from the previous year in February. Meanwhile, nearly 200 banks are at risk of collapse. A new study, published on the Social…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Circle K, located at 2580 Riverside Drive was robbed Monday morning around 2am. It was reported that a male subject entered the store and passed a note to the clerk demanding money or he would shoot. After getting an undisclosed amount of money he fled the store fled on foot. No one was injured during…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is behind bars after shooting his wife during an argument. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office it happened in the 2700 block of Alandale Drive just before 5:00 p.m Sunday… The release states 70-year-old Eddie Gene Williams and his 75-year-old wife got into an argument at their residence and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Bears dominated Veterans in a doubleheader, 11-0 and 10-0, to win the county title. The Bears are 15-1 on the season, with their only loss coming to The IMG Academy. John Milledge Academy dominated FPD 13-4, getting revenge for a loss earlier this week. JMA picks up a crucial region victory and moves…
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A local award winning hair stylist from Houston County is preparing for one of the biggest stages in the business! He’s competing in a world renowned beauty show, and hoping to bring home the big prize. Ashton Moss is an award winning hairstylist and master colorist living in Warner Robins. “I’ve always wanted to be a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 41st annual International Cherry Blossom Festival has officially begun, and people across the state are excited to celebrate. Festival organizers cut the ribbon on Friday to kick off the event at Carolyn Crayton Park. Carolyn “BirdLady” Freeman, who has been coming to the festival for nearly 25 years, expressed her excitement. “I am just so…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center announced new solutions Friday to improve wait times and work shortages with the aim of providing better care for our veterans. According to Manuel Davila, Executive Director of the Dublin VA, recruitment and retention of staff is their biggest challenge. However, he emphasized veteran care is their top priority and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is practicing for the annual Cherry Blossom bed race this weekend. The fire department has a long history of winning the competition, and firefighters we spoke with Friday say this year will be no different. “They look forward to this every year,” lead fire instructor Arthur Parker said. “They’re texting and calling,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will return to the 50s in the afternoon over the weekend following Friday’s cold front. Tonight Rain is likely to hang around Middle Georgia throughout the evening as a cold front continues to weaken as it moves through the region. The southeastern counties will likely see the rain stop around midnight or shortly thereafter. Winds…
Today’s project is a DIY pair of leprechaun binoculars for St. Patrick’s Day. Your kids will be so excited to take their homemade binoculars out on a leprechaun hunt and you only need a few simple materials to start. The base for your binoculars are two toilet paper rolls. Once you have those, grab a hole punch, some scissors, a…
Over 5 million American households are still struggling to pay overdue rent. As of February, renters in the U.S. continued to owe nearly $11 billion in debt. The average amount owed is over $2 thousand dollars. Support for rent control policies has gained traction nationwide, but economists are against the idea. They argue that rent control would deter developers from…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office is implementing “Operation Wrong Exit” this weekend to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians on the highways. According to the sheriff, this operation has led to the arrest and citation of more than 100 people in past years for crimes related to drugs, stolen vehicles, weapons and DUIs. This year,…