MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s a new space for visitors of downtown Macon to walk, shop and enjoy a meal. The Cotton Avenue Plaza is now open to the public. The outdoor plaza was designed by the Macon Action Plan to create a safe, walkable space for pedestrians along Second Street and Cotton Avenue. The project cost approximately $700,000 and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Businesses along Eisenhower Parkway in Macon say they are seeing the benefits of beautification efforts in the area. The Eisenhower Business Improvement District, or EBID, is working to revitalize the Eisenhower Business Corridor. The group was formed by 93 businesses spanning from Interstate 475 to Oglesby Place. The businesses voluntarily decided to pay an ad valorem…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A fire consumed Bulldog Sportsplex, an indoor baseball and sports training facility in Monroe County, leaving the owners determined to rebuild their dream from the ashes. The fire, which happened on Saturday, destroyed the complex just two weeks after its grand opening on April 1. “It’s like having a dream and then watching your dream just…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Salvation Army of Greater Macon is hosting its third annual charity golf event to raise funds for homeless families and veterans, with the goal of surpassing last year’s total of $17,000. The event was held at Brickyard Golf Club in Macon. This year’s proceeds are expected to exceed $20,000. “Today’s golf tournament, the third annual…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center rolls out new app to help with the check-in processCarl Vinson VA Medical CenterDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Carl Vinson VA has introduced a new patient engagement mobile app to help visitors navigate its expansive campus, which features 4.2 miles of hallways. The app serves as a wayfinding tool, assisting patients in locating their destinations…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Downtown Milledgeville is once again hosting its popular Burger Week from April 17-23, featuring 16 local eateries, each offering a unique specialty burger. One participating restaurant, Shima Sushi Bar and Grill, may not typically be known for burgers, but owner Ivan Manoylov has ensured its inclusion in the competition since 2022. This year, Shima is presenting…
It has been a beautiful day across Middle Georgia after a cold front moved through last night. High pressure behind the front will continue moving over our area through the day Tuesday, helping to keep the skies clear. Tuesday will bring us a warm-up back to the 80s by the afternoon. As high pressure pushes to our east, winds will…
Best Buy is cutting store jobs across the country. The Wall Street Journal reports that the electronics retailer is looking to trim costs and shift its business more towards e-commerce. The electronics company plans to eliminate hundreds of “consultant” roles. Consultants are store workers who specialize in selling more complex products, such as computers and smartphones. Google is scrambling to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Plenty of sun and heat are expected across Middle Georgia this week as high pressure dominates the Southeastern US. Today Following a relatively cloudy weekend Middle Georgia saw the sun return bright and early Monday. A few clouds still remained during the sunrise hours, but those have since moved out to to the east. Clear conditions…
The Social Security Cost-of-Living adjustment could be much smaller next year. Recipients saw an 8.7 percent bump this year, the highest in decades. Social Security benefits could increase by just 3 percent or less in 2024 as inflation fades. Regional Banks report earnings this week. Many say they are paying depositors more to keep them. Small and midsize U.S. banks…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school soccer teams wrapped up first-round matchup on April 14, and the scores for 2A, 4A and 6A girls and boys are listed below. Boys 2A Rutland 3 Jeff Davis 2 ACE 4 Dodge County 2 4A Perry 3 Hardaway 1 West Laurens 1 Shaw 0 Baldwin 2 Cairo 8 6A Veterans 2 Evans 0…
We saw the last of our rain and storms move out early this evening in Middle Georgia, leaving us with a nice, dry night. Tomorrow will bring a beautiful spring day to the area, with clear skies and highs in the 80s. By Saturday evening clouds will push in, ahead of our next round of showers. There is a chance…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After storms swept through Middle Georgia on Thursday, some residents in Bleckley County are now cleaning up and assessing the damage caused by the severe weather. Among the affected areas is Bleckley County High School, where a confirmed EF-0 tornado hit the gym and tennis court. Despite the damage, Director of Operations Stanley Thompson remains optimistic….
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Langston Road Elementary School in Perry hosted a Purple Up Day parade on Friday to show support for children of military families in Middle Georgia. Parents serving in the military were invited to walk with their children as the school’s Military Kids Club hosted the event. The club holds monthly meetings for students with family members…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Susie Dasher Elementary School students were abuzz with excitement Friday as they got a rare opportunity to see a live beehive up close during the school’s Bee Day. Greg and Tracy Graham, beekeepers from Lime Sink Creek Honey, gave a presentation on the importance of bees and how they contribute to the environment. Students were able…
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies say they were patrolling the area of Davisboro Thursday when they noticed a suspicious vehicle in the 13000 block of Highway 24 East. That led to the arrest of three suspects for attempting to smuggle contraband into Washington State Prison. That’s according to a Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post, which says the investigation revealed…
According to cybersecurity company NordVPN, more than half of Americans says they have been the victim of sonic snooping. Sonic snooping is where apps on your smartphone listen in to background noise, including conversations, to gather more information about you. This common tactic can be spotted when an ad for something you recently talked about or watched on TV appears…
More women are out-earning their husbands, but still pick up a heavier load at home. The share of women who earn as much as or significantly more than their husbands has roughly tripled over the last half-century, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The report also found women are still doing about as much housework. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA girls’ soccer state playoffs first round for 2A, 4A and 6A kicked off today and the scores are below. 2A Central 0 Jeff Davis 4 Washington County 2 Appling County 6 4A West Laurens 1 Shaw 3 6A Houston County 5 Evans 1 Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb’s Council of Clergy gathered at their annual luncheon Thursday to discuss issues in Macon and ways to solve them. The meeting featured speakers from various organizations, including Resilient Macon, Central Georgia Technical College, and U Create Macon. “We try to have multiple groups from within the community that are doing good work come and share…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary in Macon received a special delivery… of books! Faculty delivered books Thursday to each student as a reward for their participation in the school’s Book Blast fundraiser. Students sent out requests to the community to support reading by sponsoring a student or purchasing books. The school was able…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Food trucks, live music and family fun are all on the menu for “Picnic in the Park,” returning to Macon’s Carolyn Crayton Park this weekend. The event, hosted by Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation, is happening on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to Kalyn Collins, senior administrative assistant for Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation, the…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia College and State University made history on Wednesday with the announcement of its first-ever Truman Scholar. Colin Hall, a junior political science major, was surprised by faculty and staff with the news that he had been selected as a 2023 Truman Scholar. “When it was announced, I was speechless and so excited and proud to…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A deputy with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office was fired, taken into custody, and charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children. Sheriff Reece made a post on the JCSO’s Facebook page describing the incident, saying that Deputy Kevin Harden had been with JCSO since 2017. Reece thanks the Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit of the Georgia…