A bit cooler Saturday with mostly to partly cloudy skies

Cooler air will continue to push in across Middle Georgia tonight and tomorrow. Rain chances will decrease through the day Saturday.

Showers are staying mainly in the northern counties of Middle Georgia this evening, as a cold front stalls over the area. A few of these showers could linger into early Saturday, but most of us will see dry conditions by the afternoon. Skies will eventually start clearing a bit by the afternoon and evening, but highs should be limited to…

UPDATE: 3 wanted on animal neglect charges in Monroe County now in custody

Monroe County deputies were looking for three people they say are responsible for leaving more than 50 animals malnourished and five dogs dead.

Photos: Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (2/24 5 p.m.) –  The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says all three suspects turned themselves in. MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County deputies are looking for three people they say are responsible for leaving more than 50 animals malnourished and five dogs dead. According to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, deputies responded…

UPDATE: Crews still searching for missing swimmer, Amerson River Park to remain closed

A man is missing in the Ocmulgee River after going underwater while swimming at Amerson River Park Wednesday afternoon.

UPDATE 2/24 (6 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the search for a missing swimmer at Amerson River Park has been suspended for a third day. Lt. Sean Defoe says crews will continue the search Saturday, and Amerson River Park will remain closed until further notice. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE 2/23 (5 p.m.) – According to Lt. Sean Defoe with…

Carl Vinson VA celebrates Black History Month with cultural festival

In honor of Black History Month, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosted a cultural festival on Friday. The event included a food tasting, keynote speakers, traditional songs and African attire to celebrate the rich history of African Americans.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In honor of Black History Month, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosted a cultural festival on Friday. The event included a food tasting, keynote speakers, traditional songs and African attire to celebrate the rich history of African Americans. Organizer Marcia Morris spoke about her inspiration for the event. “It’s important for us to recognize and…

Students help place crosses at historic cemetery in Dublin

The cemetery, founded in 1906, was largely forgotten until the late 1960's.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Cross the Creek Cemetery in Dublin, is receiving much-needed help from Dublin students. Students who participated in “Skills USA” along with the Dublin High School Beta Club, gathered at the cemetery to place crosses on marked grave sites of African Americans. The cemetery, founded in 1906, was largely forgotten until the late 1960’s. In 2015, Dublin…

Piedmont Macon holds free heart screening event

The Piedmont Macon Medical Center held its Healthy Heart Screening event Friday morning as part of American Heart Month.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Piedmont Macon Medical Center held its Healthy Heart Screening event Friday morning as part of American Heart Month. The free event included blood pressure screenings, weight and BMI checks, hip-to-waist ratio checks and a blood test to check cholesterol, triglyceride, and glucose levels. Director of Cardiovascular Services, Debbie Bryan, explained why it is important for…

Bike Walk Macon to host historic Pleasant Hill bike tour Saturday

Bike Walk Macon is hosting a historic Pleasant Hill bicycle tour Saturday morning that will highlight the history and culture of the neighborhood that was founded in 1879.

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is hosting a historic Pleasant Hill bicycle tour Saturday morning that will highlight the history and culture of the neighborhood that was founded in 1879. Riders will pass more than 10 cultural and historical sites in Macon’s Pleasant Hill community. “A lot of people do know about Pleasant Hill,” resident Tonja Khabir…

Tech Report: Calls for ticket sale reform

Live Nation pushes for change after Taylor Swift fiasco

Live Nation is calling on the government to deter scalpers. After the fiasco with a Taylor Swift concert earlier this year, the company says that the industry needs to change. Specifically, Live Nation is calling for artist to have more control over how ticket resale is done and by whom. The company is also calling for more transparency from ticket…

Ask Angi: Modernizing your old home

If your home is feeling stale or outdated, it may be time to add some modern upgrades. Changing details like popcorn ceilings or old hardware and letting in natural light can go a long way when refreshing an older house. Mallory Micetich, a home expert at Agni, demonstrates how a few projects can modernize and increase the value of your…

Morning Report: Workers are cutting back on health expenses

How inflation is impacting health and retirement

Nearly 1 in 6 Americans are making efforts to cut back on their health expenses. Telus Health found that 13% of workers in the United States cite inflation as the cause. Health and wellness expenses not covered by insurance, such as glasses and gym memberships, are the first to go. Telus Health also reports that parents are almost twice as…

Daybreak exceeds goal of $250,000 during annual sleep out fundraiser

Almost 100 people are sleeping at Carolyn Crayton Park Thursday night in solidarity with the homeless.

File: February 2023MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Almost 100 people are sleeping at Carolyn Crayton Park Thursday night in solidarity with the homeless as part of Daybreak’s 10th annual Greater Macon Sleep Out—the organization’s biggest fundraiser each year that helps fund basic necessities for the homeless. Dozens of tents were set up at the park, which is not far away from…

Mercer, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta partner to bring more pediatricians to rural Georgia

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is allocating more than $200 million towards this effort.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University School of Medicine is partnering with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to improve pediatric care in rural areas of Georgia. The hospital says this will help bring scholarships for students in the field of pediatrics and provide educational information to support rural hospitals. CEO of Children’s, Donna Hyland, explains how this partnership will help children…

Rain chances return as a cold front moves in Friday

A cold front will start pushing into the area through the day Friday, bringing a chance for a few showers and a slight cool down.

We had another day of record breaking warmth in Middle Georgia today, as highs warmed to the mid 80s. We will be keeping it warm once again tonight, as clouds help to keep lows in the mid 60s. A cold front will start pushing into the area through the day Friday, bringing a chance for a few showers. Rain chances…

Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Car windshield painting returns

Peggy Whyte has been painting for the Cherry Blossom Festival for 32 years.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Car windshield painting is an annual family event hosted by Peggy Whyte and her daughter. Whyte has been painting for the Cherry Blossom Festival for 32 years, including painting a lot of the designs on the windows of buildings for the festival. Whyte says when she first started the windshield paintings, it was…

Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance begins strategic planning

The goal of the meeting was to identify priorities and assess needs to best serve the community.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Members of the Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance gathered Thursday morning at the Bibb County School District’s Professional Learning Center, to discuss steps toward improving literacy. The goal of the meeting was to identify priorities and assess needs to best serve the community. Executive Director of the Literacy Alliance, Jim Montgomery, described the long-term goals of the…

Vineville Academy of the Arts celebrates Black History Month

The program featured musical performances by students and guest performers, followed by an awards ceremony and presentations from students on notable Black American figures.

Vineville Academy (Photo: 2021)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students and faculty of Vineville Academy of the Arts gathered Thursday morning to celebrate Black History Month. The program featured musical performances by students and guest performers, followed by an awards ceremony and presentations from students on notable Black American figures. The event highlighted the importance of black culture, ancestry, creativity and leadership….

Tech Report: Amazon buys One Medical

The FTC shares concerns about the purchase

Amazon has closed its nearly 4 billion dollar buyout of one medical after the FTC declined to legally challenge the deal. However, the agency will continue to investigate factors such as whether amazon would misuse patients’ personal information. Amazon has closed its nearly 4 billion dollar buyout of One Medical. The FTC declined to legally challenge the deal, allowing it…

UPDATE: Plantation Drive boil advisory lifted

UPDATE: The Boil advisory in the Plantation Drive area has been lifted as the Jones County Water Department says all water samples have been analyzed and the water is safe to consume again. GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Water Superintendent is issuing a boil water advisory in areas of Jones County after a break in a water main….

Morning Report: Biden cuts mortgage fees

The Biden administration announced a change that will save an estimated 850,000 home buyers an average of $800 on home financing costs this year. The move affects mortgage insurance premiums paid by new borrowers who take out loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The mortgage fee cuts will primarily impact low to middle income and first time home buyers….

High school basketball state playoffs highlights and scores for Feb. 22

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Day two of high school basketball’s state playoffs are underway, and boys and girls scores are listed below. Boys 6A Veterans 59  Lakeside-Evans 63 Houston County 47  Grovetown 75 5A Jones County 65  Bradwell Institute 44 4A Perry 61  Shaw 54 Baldwin 55  Cairo 50 Westside-Macon 43  Bainbridge 46 3A Mary Persons 37  Dougherty 90 Peach…

Six Warner Robins Demons to continue playing football in college

This class has appeared in four state title games while winning the championship twice.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Six Warner Robins football players signed their NLI’s to continue their athletic and academic careers in college. Defensive back RJ Adair will attend Wingate University in North Carolina. Wide receiver and defensive back Chaz Sturn will attend Peru State College in Nebraska. Running back Malcolm Brown will attend Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina….

BS Report: February 22nd – Hawks Stuck in the Middle

The Hawks have been stacked with talent for the last few years, so why cant they stay above .500?

The Hawks have been stacked with talent for the last few years, so why cant they stay above .500? Bill Shanks discusses whether a coaching change will be enough to make the Hawks excel. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Hawks, nate-mcmillan, NBA

Record breaking temperatures possible again Thursday

It will be another warm day in Middle Georgia Thursday, with a chance for isolated showers. Breezy weather continues as well.

We saw record breaking heat across Middle Georgia this afternoon as Macon warmed to 84°. Tomorrow will be another warm day across the area, with a few more clouds than we saw today. There will also be a chance for isolated showers throughout the day. Winds will be gusting up to 25 mph, but this breezy weather moves out by…

Man convicted of 2 murders faces new charge in separate death

A man convicted of two murders and currently serving life in prison now faces another charge in connection with a separate death in another county.

Charles Rowland (Georgia Department of Corrections)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man convicted of two murders and currently serving life in prison now faces another charge in connection with a separate death in another county. Charles Rowland pleaded guilty in March 2022 to charges related to the killing of a Twiggs County couple in September 2021. According to the Macon Regional…