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UPDATE: Crews still searching for missing swimmer, Amerson River Park to remain closed

A man is missing in the Ocmulgee River after going underwater while swimming at Amerson River Park Wednesday afternoon.

February 24, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE 2/24 (6 p.m.) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the search for a missing swimmer at Amerson River Park has been suspended for a third day. Lt. Sean Defoe says crews will continue the search Saturday, and Amerson River Park will remain closed until further notice. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE 2/23 (5 p.m.) – According to Lt. Sean Defoe with…

Dublin Va Medical Center Holds Black History Event

Carl Vinson VA celebrates Black History Month with cultural festival

In honor of Black History Month, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosted a cultural festival on Friday. The event included a food tasting, keynote speakers, traditional songs and African attire to celebrate the rich history of African Americans.

February 24, 2023

Edward Smart,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In honor of Black History Month, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosted a cultural festival on Friday. The event included a food tasting, keynote speakers, traditional songs and African attire to celebrate the rich history of African Americans. Organizer Marcia Morris spoke about her inspiration for the event. “It’s important for us to recognize and…

Students help place crosses at historic cemetery in Dublin

The cemetery, founded in 1906, was largely forgotten until the late 1960's.

February 24, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Cross the Creek Cemetery in Dublin, is receiving much-needed help from Dublin students. Students who participated in “Skills USA” along with the Dublin High School Beta Club, gathered at the cemetery to place crosses on marked grave sites of African Americans. The cemetery, founded in 1906, was largely forgotten until the late 1960’s. In 2015, Dublin…

Piedmont Macon holds free heart screening event

The Piedmont Macon Medical Center held its Healthy Heart Screening event Friday morning as part of American Heart Month.

February 24, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Piedmont Macon Medical Center held its Healthy Heart Screening event Friday morning as part of American Heart Month. The free event included blood pressure screenings, weight and BMI checks, hip-to-waist ratio checks and a blood test to check cholesterol, triglyceride, and glucose levels. Director of Cardiovascular Services, Debbie Bryan, explained why it is important for…

Bike Walk Macon to host historic Pleasant Hill bike tour Saturday

Bike Walk Macon is hosting a historic Pleasant Hill bicycle tour Saturday morning that will highlight the history and culture of the neighborhood that was founded in 1879.

February 24, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is hosting a historic Pleasant Hill bicycle tour Saturday morning that will highlight the history and culture of the neighborhood that was founded in 1879. Riders will pass more than 10 cultural and historical sites in Macon’s Pleasant Hill community. “A lot of people do know about Pleasant Hill,” resident Tonja Khabir…

Tech Report: Calls for ticket sale reform

Live Nation pushes for change after Taylor Swift fiasco

February 24, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Live Nation is calling on the government to deter scalpers. After the fiasco with a Taylor Swift concert earlier this year, the company says that the industry needs to change. Specifically, Live Nation is calling for artist to have more control over how ticket resale is done and by whom. The company is also calling for more transparency from ticket…

Ask Angi: Modernizing your old home

February 24, 2023

Finn Balfour,

If your home is feeling stale or outdated, it may be time to add some modern upgrades. Changing details like popcorn ceilings or old hardware and letting in natural light can go a long way when refreshing an older house. Mallory Micetich, a home expert at Agni, demonstrates how a few projects can modernize and increase the value of your…

Morning Report: Workers are cutting back on health expenses

How inflation is impacting health and retirement

February 24, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Nearly 1 in 6 Americans are making efforts to cut back on their health expenses. Telus Health found that 13% of workers in the United States cite inflation as the cause. Health and wellness expenses not covered by insurance, such as glasses and gym memberships, are the first to go. Telus Health also reports that parents are almost twice as…

Daybreak exceeds goal of $250,000 during annual sleep out fundraiser

Almost 100 people are sleeping at Carolyn Crayton Park Thursday night in solidarity with the homeless.

February 23, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

File: February 2023MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Almost 100 people are sleeping at Carolyn Crayton Park Thursday night in solidarity with the homeless as part of Daybreak’s 10th annual Greater Macon Sleep Out—the organization’s biggest fundraiser each year that helps fund basic necessities for the homeless. Dozens of tents were set up at the park, which is not far away from…

Mercer University Partnership With Children's Healthcare To Bring More Pediatricians To Rural Ga

Mercer, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta partner to bring more pediatricians to rural Georgia

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is allocating more than $200 million towards this effort.

February 23, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University School of Medicine is partnering with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to improve pediatric care in rural areas of Georgia. The hospital says this will help bring scholarships for students in the field of pediatrics and provide educational information to support rural hospitals. CEO of Children’s, Donna Hyland, explains how this partnership will help children…

Rain chances return as a cold front moves in Friday

A cold front will start pushing into the area through the day Friday, bringing a chance for a few showers and a slight cool down.

February 23, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

We had another day of record breaking warmth in Middle Georgia today, as highs warmed to the mid 80s. We will be keeping it warm once again tonight, as clouds help to keep lows in the mid 60s. A cold front will start pushing into the area through the day Friday, bringing a chance for a few showers. Rain chances…

Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Car windshield painting returns

Peggy Whyte has been painting for the Cherry Blossom Festival for 32 years.

February 23, 2023

Drake Rozelle,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Car windshield painting is an annual family event hosted by Peggy Whyte and her daughter. Whyte has been painting for the Cherry Blossom Festival for 32 years, including painting a lot of the designs on the windows of buildings for the festival. Whyte says when she first started the windshield paintings, it was…

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Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance begins strategic planning

The goal of the meeting was to identify priorities and assess needs to best serve the community.

February 23, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Members of the Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance gathered Thursday morning at the Bibb County School District’s Professional Learning Center, to discuss steps toward improving literacy. The goal of the meeting was to identify priorities and assess needs to best serve the community. Executive Director of the Literacy Alliance, Jim Montgomery, described the long-term goals of the…

Vineville Academy of the Arts celebrates Black History Month

The program featured musical performances by students and guest performers, followed by an awards ceremony and presentations from students on notable Black American figures.

February 23, 2023

Andrew Willis,

Vineville Academy (Photo: 2021)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students and faculty of Vineville Academy of the Arts gathered Thursday morning to celebrate Black History Month. The program featured musical performances by students and guest performers, followed by an awards ceremony and presentations from students on notable Black American figures. The event highlighted the importance of black culture, ancestry, creativity and leadership….

Tech Report: Amazon buys One Medical

The FTC shares concerns about the purchase

February 23, 2023

Finn Balfour,

Amazon has closed its nearly 4 billion dollar buyout of one medical after the FTC declined to legally challenge the deal. However, the agency will continue to investigate factors such as whether amazon would misuse patients’ personal information. Amazon has closed its nearly 4 billion dollar buyout of One Medical. The FTC declined to legally challenge the deal, allowing it…

UPDATE: Plantation Drive boil advisory lifted

February 23, 2023

Haley Janes,

UPDATE: The Boil advisory in the Plantation Drive area has been lifted as the Jones County Water Department says all water samples have been analyzed and the water is safe to consume again. GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Water Superintendent is issuing a boil water advisory in areas of Jones County after a break in a water main….

Morning Report: Biden cuts mortgage fees

February 23, 2023

Finn Balfour,

The Biden administration announced a change that will save an estimated 850,000 home buyers an average of $800 on home financing costs this year. The move affects mortgage insurance premiums paid by new borrowers who take out loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The mortgage fee cuts will primarily impact low to middle income and first time home buyers….

High school basketball state playoffs highlights and scores for Feb. 22

February 23, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Day two of high school basketball’s state playoffs are underway, and boys and girls scores are listed below. Boys 6A Veterans 59 Lakeside-Evans 63 Houston County 47 Grovetown 75 5A Jones County 65 Bradwell Institute 44 4A Perry 61 Shaw 54 Baldwin 55 Cairo 50 Westside-Macon 43 Bainbridge 46 3A Mary Persons 37 Dougherty 90 Peach…

Six Warner Robins Demons to continue playing football in college

This class has appeared in four state title games while winning the championship twice.

February 22, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Six Warner Robins football players signed their NLI’s to continue their athletic and academic careers in college. Defensive back RJ Adair will attend Wingate University in North Carolina. Wide receiver and defensive back Chaz Sturn will attend Peru State College in Nebraska. Running back Malcolm Brown will attend Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina….

BS Report: February 22nd – Hawks Stuck in the Middle

The Hawks have been stacked with talent for the last few years, so why cant they stay above .500?

February 22, 2023

David Tufts,

The Hawks have been stacked with talent for the last few years, so why cant they stay above .500? Bill Shanks discusses whether a coaching change will be enough to make the Hawks excel. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Hawks, nate-mcmillan, NBA

Record breaking temperatures possible again Thursday

It will be another warm day in Middle Georgia Thursday, with a chance for isolated showers. Breezy weather continues as well.

February 22, 2023

Cecilia Reeves,

We saw record breaking heat across Middle Georgia this afternoon as Macon warmed to 84°. Tomorrow will be another warm day across the area, with a few more clouds than we saw today. There will also be a chance for isolated showers throughout the day. Winds will be gusting up to 25 mph, but this breezy weather moves out by…

Man convicted of 2 murders faces new charge in separate death

A man convicted of two murders and currently serving life in prison now faces another charge in connection with a separate death in another county.

February 22, 2023

Tucker Sargent,

Charles Rowland (Georgia Department of Corrections)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man convicted of two murders and currently serving life in prison now faces another charge in connection with a separate death in another county. Charles Rowland pleaded guilty in March 2022 to charges related to the killing of a Twiggs County couple in September 2021. According to the Macon Regional…

Warner Robins Walmart celebrates Black History Month with a parade inside the store

Walmart on Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins celebrated Black History Month Wednesday with a parade, filling the store's aisles with the sounds of drums and celebration.

February 22, 2023

Brick Nelson,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Walmart on Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins celebrated Black History Month Wednesday with a parade, filling the store’s aisles with the sounds of drums and celebration. Corina Adams, the Digital Operations Lead for Walmart Market 32, said the gathering was a unique way to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black community during Black History Month….

Local religious leaders emphasize reflection and repentance on Ash Wednesday

This Ash Wednesday, local religious leaders are reminding people of their mortality and the importance of reflection and repentance.

February 22, 2023

Brick Nelson,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This Ash Wednesday, local religious leaders are reminding people of their mortality and the importance of reflection and repentance. Saint Francis Episcopal Church in Macon prepared a unique way for people to receive their ashes this year: the church offered drive-thru ashes. For Christians, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a time…

A man is missing in the Ocmulgee River after going underwater while swimming at Amerson River Park Wednesday afternoon.

In honor of Black History Month, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosted a cultural festival on Friday. The event included a food tasting, keynote speakers, traditional songs and African attire to celebrate the rich history of African Americans.

The cemetery, founded in 1906, was largely forgotten until the late 1960's.

The Piedmont Macon Medical Center held its Healthy Heart Screening event Friday morning as part of American Heart Month.

Bike Walk Macon is hosting a historic Pleasant Hill bicycle tour Saturday morning that will highlight the history and culture of the neighborhood that was founded in 1879.

Live Nation pushes for change after Taylor Swift fiasco

How inflation is impacting health and retirement

Almost 100 people are sleeping at Carolyn Crayton Park Thursday night in solidarity with the homeless.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is allocating more than $200 million towards this effort.

A cold front will start pushing into the area through the day Friday, bringing a chance for a few showers and a slight cool down.

Peggy Whyte has been painting for the Cherry Blossom Festival for 32 years.

The goal of the meeting was to identify priorities and assess needs to best serve the community.

The program featured musical performances by students and guest performers, followed by an awards ceremony and presentations from students on notable Black American figures.

The FTC shares concerns about the purchase

This class has appeared in four state title games while winning the championship twice.

The Hawks have been stacked with talent for the last few years, so why cant they stay above .500?

It will be another warm day in Middle Georgia Thursday, with a chance for isolated showers. Breezy weather continues as well.

A man convicted of two murders and currently serving life in prison now faces another charge in connection with a separate death in another county.

Walmart on Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins celebrated Black History Month Wednesday with a parade, filling the store's aisles with the sounds of drums and celebration.

This Ash Wednesday, local religious leaders are reminding people of their mortality and the importance of reflection and repentance.

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