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Featured, Local News, Weather

Warm weather, scattered showers return for the week

As low pressure moves off the east coast, more sunshine is on the way. Scattered showers and storms will be possible throughout the week.
Cecilia Reeves,

We had a beautiful Memorial Day across Middle Georgia and that nice weather will continue into the week. Overnight we will see lows dropping into the upper 50s and low 60s with partly cloudy skies. Tuesday brings another nice day to the area with a chance for a stray shower. Highs will be warming into the mid 80s by the…

Historic Linwood Cemetery Memorial Day
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

African American veterans remembered at Historic Linwood Cemetery

Residents of the Pleasant Hill Community gathered at Historic Linwood Cemetery Monday to honor fallen service men and women with a wreath laying ceremony.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents of the Pleasant Hill Community gathered at Historic Linwood Cemetery Monday to honor fallen service men and women with a wreath laying ceremony. The ceremony was held in the historic Black cemetery in remembrance of African American Veterans laid to rest there. Linwood Cemetery is the final resting place of Marine Sergeant Rodney Davis, who…

Warner Robins Moment Of Remembrance
Featured, Houston County, Local News

City of Warner Robins honors fallen service members with moment of remembrance

 The City of Warner Robins welcomed veterans and community members to Veterans Park at City Hall Monday for a Moment of Remembrance in observance of Memorial Day.
Andrew Willis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins welcomed veterans and community members to Veterans Park at City Hall Monday for a Moment of Remembrance in observance of Memorial Day. The ceremony included a Presentation of Colors, along with a reading of the poem, “Memorial Day,” by author Annette Wynne. Attendees were asked to observe a moment of silence…

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Bleckley County, Featured, Local News

Cochran commemorates Memorial Day, honoring local fallen war heroes

The Cochran community marked Memorial Day Monday with a public gathering at the Cochran City Auditorium.  The event was held to honor the local men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in battle.
Edward Smart,

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran community marked Memorial Day Monday with a public gathering at the Cochran City Auditorium.  The event was held to honor the local men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in battle. “This is a special day to me because it honors the people that gave everything they had and pays tribute to…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Child drowns in pool at Lizella home

Haley Janes,

LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 4 year-old boy drowned in a pool on Sunday, according to Coroner Lonnie Miley. The victim was visiting with family at a relative’s home for the holiday weekend at Grace Trce when he was playing in a pool and had gone under the water. When family noticed he’d gone under, he was taken to the…

Ask Angi: Projects To Do Before Listing Your Home For Sale
Ask Angi

Ask Angi: Projects to do before listing your home for sale

Finn Balfour,

The busy season for real estate is almost here! If you’re trying to sell your home, you’re probably also looking for ways to increase its value. In today’s Ask Angi, Home Expert Angie Hicks walks through the best projects to do before listing your home for sale and where to start. Before taking on any projects, Angie recommends having a…

Memorial Day Business Report: How Microsoft Believes Ai Will Help Employees
Morning Business Report, Tech Report

Memorial Day Business Report: How Microsoft believes AI will help employees

Finn Balfour,

Alongside the crush of data, information, and always-on communications the pace of work has increased exponentially. Employees are struggling to shoulder the weight of it all. Meanwhile, business leaders feel pressure to increase productivity amid economic uncertainty. People spend more and more of their days separating the signal from the noise, and it’s coming at the cost of creativity. Microsoft…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Coastal low pressure brings cool, breezy weather for the weekend

An area of low pressure off the Carolina coast will move onshore over the weekend, bringing temps well below normal, and gusty winds.
Cecilia Reeves,

It was another pleasant day across Middle Georgia, but changes are on the way for the weekend. An area of low pressure off the coast of South Carolina will push onshore Saturday. This system will bring cloud cover and rain chances to parts of Middle Georgia, mainly east of I-75. As the low moves further into the Carolinas it will…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Cherry Blossom Festival sees strong economic impact in 2023

The community received a $5.5 million-dollar economic impact during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival announced it saw stellar economic impact from the 2023 festival this past March. Numbers show the community received a $5.5 million-dollar economic impact during the 10 days of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Additionally, Cherry Blossom saw a 21.2 percent increase in visitors who traveled more than 50 miles to the festival. And…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon daycare worker charged with theft, attacking deputies

The incident happened Thursday afternoon at the Riverside Children’s Center on Pierce Avenue.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office say a daycare employee attacked them as they arrested her for theft. This happened Thursday afternoon at the Riverside Children’s Center on Pierce Avenue. Deputies arrested 20-year-old Quintescia Lachelle Coley of Macon for theft by taking and willful obstruction of law enforcement officers. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s…

Piedmont Behavioral
Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News

Psychiatrist at Piedmont Macon offers tips to regulate screen time after Surgeon General’s warning

The Surgeon General released a warning this week that excessive social media use could be harmful to an adolescent’s development.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Surgeon General released a warning this week that excessive social media use could be harmful to an adolescent’s development. Social media is a great tool for helping people connect with friends, but for children and teenagers, spending too much time online can lead to negative outcomes. According to Dr. Christopher Denham, Resident Psychiatrist at Piedmont…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Houston County’s longest serving principal gets big surprise for her retirement

Houston County’s longest serving principal is retiring, and she got a big surprise for her last day on the job.
Andrew Willis,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County’s longest serving principal is retiring, and she got a big surprise for her last day on the job. Georgia state representatives Bethany Ballard and Patty Bentley were at Huntington Middle School in Warner Robins on Friday to present Dr. Gwendolyn Taylor with a plaque that displays Georgia General Assembly House Resolution 611, which…

Salvation Army In Macon Host Rummage Sale For Charity
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Salvation Army of Greater Macon hosting rummage sale for kids’ summer camp funds

The Salvation Army of Greater Macon is hosting a rummage sale to raise funds for a kids' summer camp, extending an opportunity for underprivileged children to experience an unforgettable summer adventure.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army of Greater Macon is hosting a rummage sale to raise funds for a kids’ summer camp, extending an opportunity for underprivileged children to experience an unforgettable summer adventure. The rummage sale, which started Friday and continues Saturday at 1925 Broadway in Macon, aims to support Grandview Summer Camp admissions for 35 children from…

Macon Bibb Fire Department Reminds Residents Of Fire Safety Over Memorial Day Weekend
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Fire Department urges grilling safety this Memorial Day weekend

As the Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Macon-Bibb Fire Department is emphasizing the importance of grilling safety to avoid potential property damages.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Macon-Bibb Fire Department is emphasizing the importance of grilling safety to avoid potential property damages. The fire department frequently responds to 911 calls related to fires started by grills during holiday celebrations, many of which result in damage to homes. Sgt. Jeremy Webb with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department offers…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

2 Macon-Bibb pools set to open this weekend

Two of the six recreation department pools will open on May 27th.
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two of the six recreation department pools will open this weekend in Macon-Bibb County. The Macon-Bibb Recreation Department says the two pools will open on Saturday, May 27th, just in time for summer! The pools at South Bibb Recreation Complex (7035 Houston Road) and Delores A. Brooks (3326 Ocmulgee E Blvd) will be open Saturday from…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Overall pleasant Memorial Day weekend on deck

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia will dodge most impacts of the offshore low pressure system this weekend. Today Despite a cloudy start to the day Middle Georgia should see a decent amount of sunshine this afternoon. The most prominent feature today, however, will be some strong winds out of the northeast. Gusts could push as high as 30 mph…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

20-year-old shot on Worsham Avenue

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 20-year-old is in critical condition after an early morning shooting. According to a release from the Bibb Sheriff’s Office it happened in the 4200 block of Worsham Avenue, just after 2:30 a.m. when a 20-year-old male was outside of a residence and shots were fired. The victim was struck multiple times. He was transported to…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cooler weather returns for the weekend in Middle Georgia

An area of low pressure off the coast will help to bring cooler air and breezy conditions to the area starting Friday.
Cecilia Reeves,

It was another nice day in Middle Georgia with highs warming back to the 80s after a chilly start this morning. Overnight we will see our lows fall into the low 60s and upper 50s. Friday will bring a weak cold front into the area, which will increase our winds and keep us in the 70s. This front is just…

Memorial Day Weekend Travel Safety
Featured, Local News

Local, state law enforcement urging drivers to plan ahead for a safe Memorial Day Weekend

As motorists prepare to hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), along with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and local law enforcement, are urging drivers to put safety first.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As motorists prepare to hit the road for Memorial Day Weekend, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). along with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and local law enforcement, are urging drivers to put safety first. According to the GDOT, traffic is expected to be heaviest Friday afternoon, with moderate traffic Saturday and light Traffic Sunday…

Tubman Museum Reading Rooms
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Tubman Museum unveils new reading rooms installed by Leadership Macon Class of 2022

There’s a new addition to the Tubman Museum in Macon with a focus on literacy and the preservation of history. The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Leadership Macon Class of 2022 unveiled the updated Wimberly Institute Reading and Resource Rooms as part of their class project.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s a new addition to the Tubman Museum in Macon with a focus on literacy and the preservation of history. The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Leadership Macon Class of 2022 unveiled the updated Wimberly Institute Reading and Resource Rooms as part of their class project. The class raised $17,000 with help from sponsors and community…