You can see a live calf birth at the Georgia National Fair’s Baby Barn

The 34th Annual Georgia National Fair is bringing the farm to you with a unique live birth viewing experience at the Georgia Grown Baby Barn.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 34th Annual Georgia National Fair is bringing the farm to you with a unique live birth viewing experience at the Georgia Grown Baby Barn. The Baby Barn gives fair-goers the chance to get an up-close look at live cows and pigs, including newborn calves and piglets. According to the Marketing Specialist for the Georgia Department…

Community of Foundation of Central Georgia announces more than $300K in grant funding to recipients

The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) has allocated a total of $344,000 in grant funding to 26 different local projects.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) has allocated a total of $344,000 in grant funding to 26 different local projects. The announcement was made at a gathering in the Middle Georgia Meals on Wheels community room on Thursday, where CFCG members and project leaders celebrated the milestone. Sylvia McGee, the Chair of the Grants Committee…

Johnson County High School students to have virtual learning Thursday and Friday

Post from Johnson County Schools’ social mediaGRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Johnson County High School will not be having in-person classes Thursday or Friday. According to a social media post from Johnson County Schools early Thursday, a roof drain on the high school side of the building failed. High Schoolers are expected to be on virtual learning on Thursday and Friday….

A few stray showers this afternoon

This morning has been a complete wash out across Middle Georgia. This morning has also been a bit windy at times with gusts up to 26 mph. Most of the area has seen at least a half of inch of rain with some spots even seeing 1-2 inches. Rain will continue throughout the morning hours. Rain chances decrease this afternoon…

Wet night ahead for Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Remnants of a tropical storm in the Pacific have made it into the northeastern gulf of Mexico bringing widespread rain to the Southeastern US. Tonight Moderate rain and strong winds are expected across Middle Georgia throughout the night. Temperatures will only drop into the upper 50s and lower 60s thanks to the more humid conditions. Sustained…

New Baby Barn Schoolhouse at Georgia National Fair expands on livestock education for young students

Students can learn more about the animals they see at the fair, as well as different agriculture jobs, by attending classes at the schoolhouse and working with the Baby Barn Activity Book.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students and children who visit the 34th Annual Georgia National Fair can learn about livestock while having fun in the new Baby Barn Schoolhouse. The schoolhouse was added to the Georgia Grown Building this year to expand on livestock education for different age groups. Students can learn more about the animals they see at the fair…

Starbuck Learning Farm shows Georgia National Fair-goers how they can grow their own food

Starbuck Learning Farm works with the HALO Group of Middle Georgia to provide adults with developmental disabilities hands-on training to teach others about agriculture.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you’ve tried any of the food at the Georgia National Fair this year, there’s a good chance you’ve eaten something that was grown at the fairgrounds. The Starbuck Learning Farm at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter serves as an educational resource and also as a practical food source. According to the nonprofit’s executive director,…

Georgia Secretary of State increases voting system security checks in Middle Georgia ahead of elections

With elections around the corner, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is ramping up security measures on voting systems across Middle Georgia to assure voters and local leaders the machines are secure and unhacked.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With elections around the corner, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is ramping up security measures on voting systems across Middle Georgia to assure voters and local leaders the machines are secure and unhacked. Raffensperger is conducting additional checks on voting systems to demonstrate their integrity. “We’re actually going to do a test ballot just to verify…

Bibb deputies investigating armed robbery at Hartley Bridge Road convenience store

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a convenience store on Tuesday night.

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a convenience store on Tuesday night. According to a BCSO news release, a “male subject” entered Circle K on Hartley Bridge Road just after 11 p.m. Tuesday and brandished a firearm before demanding money from the clerk and fleeing…

New sponsor announced for Macon Music Half Marathon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller and Macon tracks made the announcement on Tuesday morning. Macon-Bibb County has earned the title ‘Runner-Friendly Community’ from the Runners Club of America for the first time. The race will start and end at Carolyn Crayton Park on November 4th. If you’d like to sign up as a runner, there’s still…

Cloud cover ramps up overnight; wet pattern ahead

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover is increasing as a low pressure system in the gulf continues to move east-northeast towards Georgia. Overnight Cloud cover over Middle Georgia will thicken, trapping more heat from the afternoon near the surface. Temperatures by tomorrow morning will be in the upper 50s for most of the region. Overnight winds will calm and shift…

Macon Mayhem Introduces Youth Hockey Program

The youth hockey program will feature two sectors: Intro to Hockey and Gator Hockey.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — “It may not happen this year, but it will happen, is youth hockey in Macon. And that means from I don’t know what ice is to people that have already skated. But we will start out if you don’t even know how to skate or don’t know what hockey is, and we’re going to go on through…

Georgia National Fair highlights history, craftsmanship through art exhibits

There are nearly eleven thousand arts and crafts entries on display, along with crafting demonstrations and live competitions.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — From creative expression and decorations, to products we use every day, the Georgia National Fair is highlighting the work of artists from across the state. Every year, The Georgia National Fair hosts thousands of Arts and crafts exhibits from Georgia residents. This year, there are nearly eleven thousand entries on display, as well as crafting demonstrations…

Seed to Shirt demonstration shows how the cotton industry contributes to daily life

Georgia's cotton industry alone generates more than $1.5 billion for the country's economy each year.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Agriculture is the number one industry in Georgia, and contributes to more than just the food on our tables. At the Georgia National Fair’s Georgia Grown building, you can see how cotton is used to make the shirts we wear every day. The Seed to Shirt demonstration shows fair-goers how T-shirts are made starting from the…

Bibb County Schools’ graduation rate increases to all-time high

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Leaders with the Bibb County School District are celebrating higher graduation rates for the district and all of its high schools. For the 2023 school year, the graduation rate rose to 87-percent. That’s up from about 81-percent for the 2022 school year, and 52-percent in 2012. The latest figures also represent the first time that all BCSD…

2nd Annual Fair Food Fight bring unique treats to the Georgia National Fair

You can vote for your favorite Food Fight entry by scanning the QR code posted in front of participating vendors.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Funnel cakes, corn dogs, and caramel apples. Those are just a few of the classic foods you can find at the 34th Annual Georgia National Fair. But this year, some vendors are offering new twists on some of your favorite treats. There are more than 100 food vendors for you to choose from at the fair…

Pedestrian Involved Fatality on Ocmulgee East Boulevard

The victim, 19 year-old, Sabastian Hack was pronounced deceased at the scene.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pedestrian involved fatal collision. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at around 9:09 p.m., Sunday night. It was reported that the male later identified as 19-year-old Sabastian Lee Hack was struck by a vehicle, while walking along the roadway.  The driver of the vehicle did…

Fatal Traffic Collision on I-75 North at Rocky Creek Road

The male driver of the Toyota Prius was pronounced deceased on scene by Coroner Ronnie Miley.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred just after 12:00 a.m. on I-75 northbound at Rocky Creek Road.  The Macon-Bibb E-911 Center received a call, in reference to a vehicle that was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes, near Hardeman Ave. Moments later another call was received reporting that a…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating armed robbery at El Sombrero

The suspects were described as two males wearing dark color clothing, with their faces covered.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the Commercial Armed Robbery of the El Sombrero, located at 610 North Ave just after 8:00p.m Sunday night.  It was reported that two male subjects entered the restaurant , both brandishing firearms. The suspects demanded money from the clerk. Once the individuals took an undisclosed amount of cash, they…

Cloud cover begins to return on Tuesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A developing system in the gulf will begin a trek east-northeast and cloud cover associated with it will begin to move in tomorrow. Overnight Skies will be mostly clear tonight with low temperatures largely in the upper 40s. Winds will blow from the southwest at around 5 mph. Expect a few cirrus clouds out the door…

Lineman of the Week: Peach County High School

Tonight we lift up and celebrate Flint Energies Power Lineman of the week Al Jordan and high school football lineman Chase Mcghee of Peach County High School—both lineman working to bring power and passion to everything they do on and off the field! 41NBC lineman of the week is powered by Flint Energies! Categories: Lineman of the Week

BS Report: October 4th – ATL vs PHI for the Division

Before the Braves get a chance to take another World Series win, they still have to get through the Phillies.

Before the Braves get a chance to take another World Series win, they still have to get through the Phillies. 41NBC’s Bill Shanks takes a head-to-head look at the two teams heading in to the playoffs. Categories: Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dublin hosts Bleckley County in our Game of the Week

The Royals (4-2) had won two in a row and beat Westfield last week, 49-13. The Fighting Irish (4-1) beat Bleckley County last season, 31-13.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bleckley County Royals traveled across the county line to face the Dublin Fighting Irish in our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Royals (4-2) had won two in a row and beat Westfield last week, 49-13. The Fighting Irish (4-1) beat Bleckley County last season, 31-13. This was the region opener for…