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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

2023 Cherry Blossom Festival pins unveiled

Macon residents are gearing up for one of the most colorful celebrations of the year with the unveiling of the new official Cherry Blossom Festival pins.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Macon residents are gearing up for one of the most colorful celebrations of the year with the unveiling of the new official Cherry Blossom Festival pins. Presented by Robins Financial Credit Union, the new pins were unveiled on Sunday, and they pay homage to the pink poodles that can be seen each year during the festival. The…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon celebrates 200 years of history and success with year-long Bicentennial events

The city of Macon is celebrating 200 years of history and success with a year-long plan of events organized by the Bicentennial Committee.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Macon is celebrating 200 years of history and success with a year-long plan of events organized by the Bicentennial Committee. Events and Partnership Chair for the Bicentennial Committee, Andrea Cooke, says the planning for these events has been almost 14 months in the making. “This is our celebration,” Cooke said. “This Bicentennial year is…
Featured, Local News

Protect yourself from tax scammers: Tips from the Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia

The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is warning residents to be vigilant during the tax filing season as scammers see it as an opportunity to take people's money through sketchy phone calls and texts.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is warning residents to be vigilant during the tax filing season as scammers see it as an opportunity to take people’s money through sketchy phone calls and texts. The CEO of the BBB of Central Georgia, Kelvin Collins, is urging individuals to be cautious when choosing a tax preparer…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Severe storms possible Wednesday morning

Damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes will be the main threats with any storms.
Cecilia Reeves,

Well, we are in our 4th week of January and dealing with yet another potential severe weather day in Middle Georgia. Overnight a cold front will approach the area, bringing increasing clouds and gusty winds. Early Wednesday, a warm front will start to push north, bringing some instability to parts of Middle Georgia. This combined with the strong mid-level jet…
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Juveniles involved in Warner Robins burglaries arrested in Tennessee

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — January 16th, two juvenile males were reported to have broken into several businesses in Warner Robins with the intention of taking firearms. According to WRPD, during the breaks-ins at 603 Watson Blvd, 2292 Moody Rd, and 327 S Houston Lake Rd, the juveniles ended up stealing 4 vehicles to help commit the crimes. About 24…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Middle Georgia Regional Airport celebrates runway expansion

Middle Georgia Regional Airport celebrated a major milestone Tuesday with the approval of an extension to its runway number 5.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Middle Georgia Regional Airport celebrated a major milestone Tuesday with the approval of an extension to its Runway No. 5. The airport has been working towards the extension for nearly 40 years, and officials from Macon-Bibb and airport officials gathered to mark the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony. Macon-Bibb County Aviation Director Doug Faour discussed the…

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Local News, Weather

Sunny, cool weather continues Tuesday

Severe storms will be possible once again early Wednesday morning
Cecilia Reeves,

High pressure has moved back into the area today, bringing clear skies to Middle Georgia. We will be staying clear overnight, resulting in lows in the 20s by Tuesday morning. Sunshine will help us to warm to the upper 50s, but clouds will start to increase during the day on Tuesday. This is ahead of our next storm system that…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Cigar lounge opens in downtown Macon

Churchill's on Cherry, a cigar and lounge bar and shop on Cherry Street next to Cherry Street Hookah, is now open.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Churchill’s on Cherry, a cigar and lounge bar and shop on Cherry Street next to Cherry Street Hookah, is now open. The business offers cigars, drinks and food served in an ambient setting. “It’s more upscale, and there really aren’t any, this is probably the first properly ventilated cigar lounge in the Middle Georgia area,” owner…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Man arrested in Monroe County after being found with stolen car, drugs, gun

Haley Janes,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monday morning around 10 a.m., Deputies with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to an alert from Flock Camera system concerning a stolen vehicle. Deputies found the stolen vehicle on Pate Road shortly after the alert– the driver of the vehicle was identified as 39-year-old Adonte Jordan of Macon. Jordan was found to be wanted out…

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Featured, Jones County, Local News

Men wanted for Armed Robbery in Jones County

Haley Janes,

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Saturday morning, 5 men committed an Armed Robbery at the 49er Mart on Shurling Drive in Jones county– the Jones County Sheriff’s Office is searching for those suspects now. According to JCSO, 4 of the 5 men were wearing masks, but the man pictured here was not. The men left the scene in a white Honda…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Pro-life supporters gather in downtown Macon for ‘Silent March for Life’

Opponents of abortion gathered in downtown Macon Friday for a march and prayer event to honor those lost to abortion and to support those who have made the difficult decision to have an abortion.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Opponents of abortion gathered in downtown Macon Friday for a march and prayer event to honor those lost to abortion and to support those who have made the difficult decision to have an abortion. The “Silent March for Life” was organized by the Kolbe Center, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides assistance to women facing unplanned pregnancies…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb holds flag raising ceremony to celebrate partnership with Muscogee Creek Nation

"We didn't want to leave," Principal Chief of the Muscogee Creek Nation David W. Hill said. "We were forced to leave, but for Macon, Georgia to reach out to invite us to come home, it says a lot."
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Principal Chief of the Muscogee Creek Nation, David W. Hill, is celebrating the partnership of the Muscogee Creek Nation and Macon-Bibb County. He says it should be an example of how tribal and state governments can work together. This partnership has been a long time coming as Macon has been the ancestral home of the…

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

Bibb County School District holds ‘Show Up’ rally to get students hyped for school commitment

The Bibb County School District is using a "Show Up" rally to help students get excited about doing their best.
Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is using a “Show Up” rally to help students get excited about doing their best. The rally helps students, faculty and family focus on “showing up” and being present in their daily school lives. Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims says it’s all about getting students hyped, and he hopes it will get…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Woman dies after being struck by vehicle on Pio Nono Avenue

A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon Friday night.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon Friday night. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened in front of O’Reilly Auto Parts just after 7 o’clock. Deputies were told a 40-year-old woman, whose identity hasn’t been released pending notification of next of kin, was…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Local News

Comedian Leanne Morgan returns to Macon with new tour

Morgan's "Just Getting Started Tour" is coming to Macon April 1st
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Stand up comedian Leanne Morgan is starting her 100-city tour, and it includes a stop in Macon. Her “Just Getting Started Tour” is coming to Macon City Auditorium on Saturday, April 1. She chatted with 41NBC about the tour and why everyone needs to check out her new show. Morgan is a Tennessee native with 22…

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Bibb County, Featured, Houston County, Local News

GSP: Houston County deputy arrested for DUI early Friday

A Houston County deputy was arrested in downtown Macon early Friday for driving under the influence.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston County deputy was arrested in downtown Macon early Friday for driving under the influence. According to a Georgia State Patrol incident report, a trooper pulled over 31-year-old Emily Beck just after midnight for failing to stop at a flashing red light at two different intersections: Poplar and New Street and…

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Baldwin County, Featured, Local News

Million dollar state-of-the-art library to be built in Milledgeville

The Collins P. Lee Branch will be housed in Harrisburg Park.
Clayton Poulnott,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Jon Ossoff announced Friday, $1.2 million has been allocated for the Collins P. Lee Branch of Middle Georgia Regional Library System. According to Carlos Tobar, Manager of Baldwin County, The Collins P. Lee Branch will be housed in Harrisburg Park. He says Collins P. Lee served in many different roles in Baldwin County, but most…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon woman faces multiple charges after narcotics search warrant

36-year-old Callie Hamilton was taken into custody Friday in the 700 block of Ash Street.
Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman is being held without bond on multiple charges after law enforcement executed a narcotics search warrant at a home in the 700 block of Ash Street Friday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says law enforcement officers from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Marshals Southeastern Fugutive…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Fanboy Collectibles and Comics to host convention

This will be the store's third year hosting the convention. It will feature a variety of vendors, as well as guest artists and authors.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fanboy Collectibles and Comics will host the Middle Georgia Comic Convention at Macon’s Anderson Conference Center this weekend. This will be the store’s third year hosting the convention. It will feature a variety of vendors, as well as guest artists and authors. Co-owner of Fanboy Comics, Monique Huffman, spoke about why this event is perfect for…

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Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Peach County introduces Marquis Westbrook

Peach County officially announced the hiring of Marquis Westbrook on Jan. 9.
Shaaz Peerani,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Since former Peach County football head coach Chad Campbell stepped away after 16 seasons at the helm, the Trojans found their new leader, Marquis Westbrook, who happens to be one of the best in the state. Westbrook led the Warner Robins Demons to a 50-9 record while appearing in four consecutive GHSA 5A state title…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

200+ extras needed for Disney+ series on MLK and Malcolm X

Cameras are set to return to Macon later this month as Disney Plus films an original series set in the Civil Rights era about Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cameras are set to return to Macon later this month as Disney Plus films an original series set in the Civil Rights era about Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. According to Aaron Buzza, Senior Vice President of Visit Macon, Central Casting is seeking more than 200 extras for three days of filming from January…

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Local News, Weather

Sunshine, cooler conditions return Friday

Friday will be a nice day in Middle Georgia, before we get our next cool down and round of rain over the weekend.
Cecilia Reeves,

We are seeing clearing skies across Middle Georgia tonight, which will lead to cool conditions by early Friday morning. Through the day Friday, we will see increasing cloud cover and highs in the 60s. Winds stay elevated with gusts up to 15 mph during the afternoon. Overall, Friday will be a really nice day…especially when compared to the rest of…