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Macon residents wear red and black during ‘Hunker Down Day’ in support of Georgia Bulldogs

Governor Brian Kemp declared January 9 "Hunker Down Day" to support the University of Georgia Bulldogs in their fight for the College Football National Championship.

January 9, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Brian Kemp declared January 9 “Hunker Down Day” to support the University of Georgia Bulldogs in their fight for the College Football National Championship. People in Middle Georgia are celebrating UGA playing for back-to-back national championships, and wearing red and black was the biggest way they were showing their enthusiasm Monday. Shirt seller Eddie Davis has…

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Jon Burns elected as Georgia’s 75th Speaker of the House

January 9, 2023

Haley Janes,

Jon Burns – Photo Credit to Georgia House of RepresentativesATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia’s 75th Speaker of the House was elected Monday morning. According to the Georgia House of Representatives, State Representative Jon Burns of Newington was selected to serve as the presiding officer of the House without opposition. Burns will be responsible for determining the leadership and membership of…

Macon 14-year-old shot in the back

January 9, 2023

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Deputies are investigating after a 14 year old was reported shot. The teen was found in the parking lot of the Lucky’s Food Mart at 2400 Second Street Sunday. He is listed to be in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: 2 men, 2 juveniles arrested in Warner Robins shooting

19-year-old Tanyla Miller was sleeping in her apartment in Randal Heights when she was shot in the neck.

January 9, 2023

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE: Warner Robins Police arrest four people in connection to the shooting. They are 20-year-old Elijah Brinson and 18-year-old Tyquavious Crowder. Officers also arrested a 14-year-old and a 16-year old. Investigators say the shooting was in retaliation to a previous event, and the intended target has ties to the apartment where Tanyla Miller lives. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –…

Alleged shoplifters caught in Monroe County

January 9, 2023

41NBC Web Producer,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On Saturday, around 6:35 PM, Monroe County Deputies were asked for their assistance in a vehicle pursuit initiated by Officers with the Locust Grove Police Department. Locust Grove Police were investigating an organized shoplifting riing when they tried to make a traffic stop that turned into a car chase. Monroe County Deputies joined the pursuit…

High school basketball highlights and scores for Jan. 6

January 6, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school basketball scores for Jan. 6, 2023 are listed below. Boys: Northeast 62 Central 71 Southwest 69 Rutland 33 Westside 65 Baldwin 60 Stratford 81 Bleckley County 52 Girls: Northeast 34 Central 47 Southwest 43 Rutland 34 Westside 24 Baldwin 64 Stratford 53 Bleckley County 21 Categories: Across Georgia Sports, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

Cherry Blossom Royalty application process open

Current queen Logan Smith will pass the crown on to the next queen in February. Reflecting on her time as queen, Smith says she hopes she's been a source of encouragement to other girls who would like to apply.

January 6, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crowns, dresses, bright lights and pink everywhere. When you think about Cherry Blossom Royalty, this might be what you imagine, but how exactly does one become a royal? “So in years past, it was a pageant, but we have moved into our industry standards of having an application process and an interview, so we really get…

Perry implements new school zone automated cameras

"Really we just want you to slow down," Perry Police Chief Alan Everidge said. "We're not here to get revenue. We just want people to slow down and be safe in school zones. Our future is going in and out of those doors, and we wanna make sure that they're safe."

January 6, 2023

Edward Smart,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Perry has installed new cameras at Perry Middle and Matt Arthur Elementary Schools for its automated school zone enforcement, and they’re now active. Perry Police Chief Alan Everidge spoke with 41NBC Friday. “In the zones that we have already placed them in that have been in since the beginning of the school year,…

Nice weekend on the way

Sunny skies and highs in the mid 60s make for a pleasant Saturday, ahead of a few showers Sunday evening

January 6, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

High pressure will be keeping us in the clear across Middle Georgia on Saturday. Although we will be starting out with temps in the 30s, we quickly warm back to the mid/upper 60s. Overnight temps will once again drop into the upper 30s and low 40s. By Sunday a cold front will approach the area, bringing increasing clouds during the…

MGA Dublin campus renovations expand healthcare degree program

The campus celebrated the completion of a nearly $6.8 million project, Friday.

January 6, 2023

Shelby Coates,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An expansion project at Middle Georgia State University’s Dublin campus is helping to meet the need for more nurses. The campus celebrated the completion of a nearly $6.8 million renovation and expansion project, Friday. In 2020, MGA received $4.8 million in state bond funding to expand Dublin Campus into a healthcare degree program hub. The project includes…

Macon Water Authority Swears In Two Returning Board Members

Mercer women’s basketball team falls in the conference opener to UNCG

Mercer finished its non-conference schedule 4-9, worst start since 2019.

January 5, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer women’s basketball team hosted UNCG in the SoCon opener, looking to bounce back from a 4-9 start to the season. The Bears held the lead for most of the game, but the teams went into the fourth quarter tied at 51. UNCG quickly took a five-point lead to start the fourth, and the Bears…

Atlanta man escapes traffic stop in Monroe County, quickly apprehended

When the deputy attempted to arrest Williams, he ran off through the woods towards English Road, but was quickly located.

January 5, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A man from Atlanta is in the Monroe County Jail after trying to escape during a traffic stop on Thursday. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy stopped 23-year-old Quentin Williams at the I-75 north weigh station for several traffic violations. During the stop, the deputy learned Williams had an active warrant out of the Baldwin…

Cooler weather moves in Friday

Break out the sunglasses for the first Friday of the new year! Highs will only be warming to the low 60s with a light breeze

January 5, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

It was another beautiful (and warm) day in Middle Georgia with plentiful sunshine and highs in the upper 60s. We are cooling off quickly this evening with low temps eventually falling to the upper 30s Friday morning. Although we will see another sunny day Friday, winds will be shifting to be from the northwest. This will keep our highs a…

Macon Water Authority swears in two returning board members

The Macon Water Authority is starting the new year with new board members.

January 5, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority is starting the new year with new board members. The MWA officially swore in two returning members at Thursday’s board meeting. Former Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Gary Bechtel was sworn is as chairman after his win in the June runoff election against former district board member Desmond Brown. The two ran against each other…

National Weather Service confirms EF1 tornado after surveying storm damage in Washington County

The National Weather Service spent Thursday surveying storm damage in Washington County and confirmed an EF1 tornado struck the area Wednesday.

January 5, 2023

Brick Nelson,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The National Weather Service spent Thursday surveying storm damage in Washington County and confirmed an EF1 tornado struck the area Wednesday. Bill Black is one of many Washington County residents who’s feeling the impact. “We got probably four trees, big pines tree, that have blown down on the house.” he said. “It crushed the chimney, one…

Organizations lay wreath at Rosa Parks Square in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Gwenette Westbrooks, the president of the Macon-Bibb NAACP, says it's important to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to keep his dream of a better future alive.

January 5, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb NAACP chapter and Evangelical Ministers Alliance held a wreath laying ceremony at Rosa Parks Square Thursday. This officially begins a year long calendar of events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gwenette Westbrooks, the president of the Macon-Bibb NAACP, says it’s important to remember Dr. King and to keep his dream of a…

Downtown Macon To Get Building Renovations

Downtown Macon to get nearly 100 new lofts

“It's a really big deal for downtown," Newtown Macon President Josh Rogers said. "It’s a massive investment first of all, which is really helpful. It will get two buildings that are now vacant occupied. It will give us a higher storefront occupancy and everything downtown is fueled by the people who live here."

January 5, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Nearly 100 new lofts are coming to downtown Macon. The lofts will be part of a project expected to be built in place of the old Blaire and Neel buildings along Third and Cherry, which will be torn down. This will allow for 95 new lofts that will help the local businesses in the area. President of…

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Areas of Amerson River Park closed off due to flooding

January 5, 2023

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Recent severe weather has led to rising levels of the Ocmulgee River, so the Parks & Beautification Department has closed several areas in Amerson River Park. Here are the areas currently listed as closed: Boat ramps on the north and south end of Amerson River Park. Dirt trails around the pond in Amerson River Park. Paved…

BS Report: January 4th – Georgia Vs TCU: The Championship

Georgia's stellar season has led them to the big stage once again. Is TCU a worthy opponent to challenge the Dawgs?

January 4, 2023

David Tufts,

Georgia’s stellar season has led them to the big stage once again. Is TCU a worthy opponent to challenge the Dawgs? Bill Shanks says you shouldn’t expect a walk in the park against the Horned Frogs. He’s got a head-to-head breakdown. Categories: Sports Tags: college football national championship, TCU, UGA

Wofford nails last-second shot to down Mercer 53-52

The Mercer men's basketball team is 0-3 in SoCon play.

January 4, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team hosted the Wofford Terriers in hopes of winning their first Southern Conference game of the season. The teams went back and forth until the end when Mercer led 52-51, and Jackson Paveletzke for Wofford nailed the game-winning shot with seven-tenths of a second left in regulation to give the Terriers the…

Cpr Lessons For People In Middle Georgia

Medical professionals explain importance of knowing CPR after NFL star suffers cardiac arrest

“It's important for everyone to learn CPR that’s what we believe in our organization that you learn from third grade and above."

January 4, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– According to the Georgia Arrhythmia Foundation, sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States. The organization says administering CPR is one of the most important ways to help someone during an attack. Cardiac Electrophysiologist Felix Sogade is part of the Georgia Arrhythmia Foundation, an organization dedicated to sudden cardiac arrest research and…

Cochran-Bleckley Industrial Authority receives $500K

"The purpose is to try and develop employers prospects to consider Bleckley to relocate the operation here in our community."

January 4, 2023

Brick Nelson,

COCHRAN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–Grant funding will allow infrastructure enhancements to Bleckley County’s Industrial Park, after the Georgia Department of Community Affairs awarded the Industrial Development Authority $500,000 worth of grants. “The purpose is to try and develop employers prospects to consider Bleckley to relocate the operation here in our community,” said Andy Lucas, member of the Cochran-Bleckley County Industrial Development Authority. The…

Sunshine returns Thursday

High pressure makes a return to Middle Georgia on Thursday, bringing sunshine and cooler temperatures through the end of the week.

January 4, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

After a stormy start to the day in Middle Georgia, conditions are calming and skies are clearing overnight. A few areas could see some dense fog into early Thursday. Through the day Thursday, sunshine will be plentiful as high temperatures warm into the mid and upper 60s. We will see a bit of a breeze, with winds gusting up to…

UPDATE: Man found dead on Meriwood Drive Tuesday night

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the death was a suicide

January 4, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (7:00 a.m. ) – Deputies were able to confirm the identity of the male. This incident has been determined a suicide. UPDATE (10:20 p.m. ) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the death happened in the 2000 block of Meriwood Drive just after 8:30. A sheriff’s office news release says deputies responded to a call of a person…

Governor Brian Kemp declared January 9 "Hunker Down Day" to support the University of Georgia Bulldogs in their fight for the College Football National Championship.

19-year-old Tanyla Miller was sleeping in her apartment in Randal Heights when she was shot in the neck.

Current queen Logan Smith will pass the crown on to the next queen in February. Reflecting on her time as queen, Smith says she hopes she's been a source of encouragement to other girls who would like to apply.

"Really we just want you to slow down," Perry Police Chief Alan Everidge said. "We're not here to get revenue. We just want people to slow down and be safe in school zones. Our future is going in and out of those doors, and we wanna make sure that they're safe."

Sunny skies and highs in the mid 60s make for a pleasant Saturday, ahead of a few showers Sunday evening

The campus celebrated the completion of a nearly $6.8 million project, Friday.

Mercer finished its non-conference schedule 4-9, worst start since 2019.

When the deputy attempted to arrest Williams, he ran off through the woods towards English Road, but was quickly located.

Break out the sunglasses for the first Friday of the new year! Highs will only be warming to the low 60s with a light breeze

The Macon Water Authority is starting the new year with new board members.

The National Weather Service spent Thursday surveying storm damage in Washington County and confirmed an EF1 tornado struck the area Wednesday.

Gwenette Westbrooks, the president of the Macon-Bibb NAACP, says it's important to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to keep his dream of a better future alive.

Georgia's stellar season has led them to the big stage once again. Is TCU a worthy opponent to challenge the Dawgs?

The Mercer men's basketball team is 0-3 in SoCon play.

“It's important for everyone to learn CPR that’s what we believe in our organization that you learn from third grade and above."

"The purpose is to try and develop employers prospects to consider Bleckley to relocate the operation here in our community."

High pressure makes a return to Middle Georgia on Thursday, bringing sunshine and cooler temperatures through the end of the week.

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the death was a suicide

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