Temps warm Wednesday, rain returns late this week

Wednesday will bring great weather across Middle Georgia with partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 70s.

Skies stayed cloudy across Middle Georgia today, but Wednesday brings back the sunshine. We will be starting in the mid 40s tomorrow morning, with slowly clearing skies becoming partly cloudy. Highs will be warming into the low 70s, making Wednesday the nicest day of the week. Thanksgiving Day will be staying dry despite increasing cloud cover by the afternoon. Highs…

Discover Middle Georgia: Andalusia Farm

A historic location important to Georgia's literary history is nestled away on North Columbia Street in Milledgeville.

Courtesy of Georgia CollegeMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A historic location important to Georgia’s literary history is nestled away on North Columbia Street in Milledgeville. Andalusia was started in 1814 as a cotton plantation and farm before being purchased by a Dr. Bernard Cline in 1931. “He was a medical doctor up in Atlanta,” Andalusia curator Cassie Munnell said. “He was…

Macon-Bibb Fire Department hosts ‘Turkey Frying Demo’ ahead of Thanksgiving

The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department says it sees an increase in cooking related injuries this time of year.

Macon-Bibb Fire Department holds Turkey Frying DemoTurkey Frying DemoMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department says it sees an increase in cooking related injuries this time of year. To help prevent them this year, the fire department held a turkey frying demo to show how dangerous it can be. The dangers of burns come from not frying your…

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety reminding drivers to stay safe while traveling for the holidays

Thanksgiving Week is underway, and more than 50 million people across the country are expected to travel this week.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Thanksgiving Week is underway, and more than 50 million people across the country are expected to travel this week. One of those travelers is Marilyn Swenson and her dog Ripley. They’re traveling with her son to Marietta. “Today not so bad,” she said. “Yesterday we got a little early head start and there was a lot of…

Macon-Bibb approves Saturday early voting date

Saturday, November 26th will be included in advance in-person voting hours

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections held a special called meeting Tuesday morning, to approve Saturday early voting in the run-off election between Senator Warnock and Herschel Walker. Early voting for the runoff will take place November 26, and November 28 through December 2. The board voted to hold early voting at the main Board of…

More cloud cover expected Tuesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lots of clouds moved into Middle Georgia ahead of Tuesday morning and will hang around throughout the day. Today It was a much warmer morning around Middle Georgia to begin our Tuesday. Temperatures were up 15-20 degrees across the region when compared to Monday morning as a result of added cloud cover that moved in overnight….

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 14-18

Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 14 and Friday, November 18, 2022.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 14 and Friday, November 18, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to search…

Staying cloudy Tuesday

Clouds moving in overnight will continue to hang around Middle Georgia through the day Tuesday. Rain returns later this week.

After a sunny day on Monday, clouds have already started to roll in this evening. Overnight lows will be staying considerably warmer than the past few nights, thanks in part to our cloudy skies. Tuesday will remain mostly cloudy with just a few peeks of sunshine. Highs will warm into the mid 60s Tuesday, but Wednesday will be warmer with…

Bleckley Memorial Hospital opens newly renovated emergency room

Renovations at Bleckley Memorial Hospital are helping hospital officials provide better emergency care to residents.

COCHRAN, Georgia(41NBC,WMGT) – Renovations at Bleckley Memorial Hospital are helping hospital officials provide better emergency care to residents. Health leaders cut the ribbon on the project on November 3. It will give the hospital the ability to give more access to emergency care to rural Georgia residents. Chief Executive Officer of Taylor Healthcare Group, Jonathan Green, say the upgrade was…

Museum of Aviation Foundation’s STEM Academy receives grant

The Museum of Aviation Foundation's STEM Academy will continue immersing students into STEM careers.

Museum of Aviation Foundation’s STEM Academy receives grantMuseum of AviationWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation Foundation’s STEM Academy will continue immersing students into STEM careers. This is thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Peyton Anderson Foundation. The grant will go toward supporting Bibb County elementary students. The STEM Academy says the grant will help with its…

Georgia College named ‘Most Engaged Campus’ for student voting

Georgia College and State University is one of more than 300 colleges recognized recently for its student engagement in voting.

Georgia College names ‘most engages campus’ for student involvement in votingGeorgia College and State UniversityMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia College and State University is one of more than 300 colleges recognized recently for its student engagement in voting. The recognition comes from the national organization “All in Campus Democracy Challenge.” Georgia College was recognized for being a “most engaged campus”…

Discover Middle Georgia: Museum of Aviation

The museum opened to the public in 1984 with 20 aircraft, all of which were in an open field. It's now grown to be the second-largest museum in the United States Air Force and the fourth most visited museum in the Department of Defense.

Museum of Aviation to host inaugural STEM City Expo STEM City ExpoWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation is located next to the Robins Air Force Base. It’s a large outdoor complex with multiple hangar-style buildings and more than 80 aircraft. The museum opened to the public in 1984 with 20 aircraft, all of which were in an…

Houston County coroner: 1 dead, 3 injured after propane explosion at fundraiser event

One person is dead and three others were injured after a propane explosion Friday morning.

UPDATE: One of the victims in the propane explosion has a GoFundMe set up, if you would like to help the family pay for any expenses. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead and three others were injured after a propane explosion Friday morning. According to Houston County Coroner James Williams, Warner Robins Police and Fire, along…

Sunny conditions begin Thanksgiving week

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pleasant conditions will begin Thanksgiving week in Middle Georgia. Today It was a bitterly cold morning across Middle Georgia to kick off Thanksgiving week. Most locations around the region were below freezing and wind chills dipped into the low and mid 20s. There were a few upper level clouds leftover from Sunday as well, but they…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford hosts George Walton

The Eagles had won two in a row. The Bulldogs had won five in a row.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Stratford Eagles welcomed the George Walton Bulldogs to Eagle Field Friday night. The Eagles had won two in a row. The Bulldogs had won five in a row. The winner would play Tattnall or Westfield next week. Tucker Sargent has the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, eagle field, George Walton…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Perry hosts Wayne County

The Panthers were ranked #3 in AAAA and had won 10 games in a row while allowing seven points or less in nine straight games. The Yellow Jackets were 9-2 after going 0-9 last season.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Panthers welcomed in the Wayne County Yellow Jackets on Friday night. The Panthers were ranked #3 in AAAA and had won 10 games in a row while allowing seven points or less in nine straight games. The Yellow Jackets were 9-2 after going 0-9 last season. These teams last played each other in 1993….

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County welcomes Savannah Christian

The Trojans were ranked #5 in AAA and were looking to make the quarterfinals for the seventh season in a row. The Raiders had made the quarterfinals in nine of the last 13 years.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Trojans hosted the Savannah Christian Raiders in the second round of the GHSA football playoffs Friday. The Trojans were ranked #5 in AAA and were looking to make the quarterfinals for the seventh season in a row. The Raiders had made the quarterfinals in nine of the last 13 years. The winner…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: John Milledge welcomes Heritage

The Trojans had won 47 games in a row and were scoring 47 points per game while only giving up nine points per game. The Hawks won their first round game last week, 36-6.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The John Milledge Trojans hosted the Heritage Hawks from Newnan in the GIAA Class 3A quarterfinals. The Trojans had won 47 games in a row and were scoring 47 points per game while only giving up nine points per game. The Hawks won their first round game last week, 36-6. The winner would play Gatewood or Augusta…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Westfield travels to Tattnall for our Game of the Week

The Trojans were scoring 36 points per game while allowing 29 points per game.  The Hornets were scoring 32 points per game and allowing 30 points per game.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Tattnall Trojans hosted the Westfield Hornets in our The End Zone Game of the Week. The Trojans were scoring 36 points per game while allowing 29 points per game.  The Hornets were scoring 32 points per game and allowing 30 points per game. The winner would play George Walton or Stratford. Shaaz Peerani has the…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Central Fellowship hosts Piedmont

The Lancers had won 16 in a row and won a state title last year in GISA.  The Cougars had won three in a row and beat Trinity Christian of Dublin in the first round of the playoffs last week.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Central Fellowship Lancers welcomed the Piedmont Cougars to Lancer Sports Complex for a GIAA quarterfinals matchup. The Lancers had won 16 in a row and won a state title last year in GISA.  The Cougars had won three in a row and beat Trinity Christian of Dublin in the first round of the playoffs last…

Staying cool this weekend with increasing clouds

The weekend will be staying cool, but mostly dry, before rain chances return for Thanksgiving week.

It was a cool day across Middle Georgia with temps starting in the 20s this morning and warming only into the upper 50s. Overnight we will see more cooling, with lows dropping to freezing by Saturday morning. Through the day Saturday clouds will increase, but we will still be warming into the upper 50s and low 60s. Sunday will be…

Macon leaders, churches hold Prevent the Violence event Saturday

The event is happening on Saturday, November 19th at 11am.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Changing Mindsets, Inc. partners with several Macon churches, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and other Macon-Bibb leaders to address violence in Macon. They are holding a Prevent the Violence event on Saturday, November 19th at 11am. The event is happening at Unionville Baptist Church located at 3837 Houston Avenue in Macon. Speakers include Macon Judicial Circuit…

Dooly County baker competes on Food Network ‘Christmas Cookie Challenge’

Cory Jones is the owner of Sweet Evelyn's in Unadilla

UNADILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia baker is hoping to be rolling in the dough. Cory Jones is competed in Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge. The show airs Sunday, November 20th. Jones is the owner of Sweet Evelyn’s in Unadilla. He also owns Jones and Company, a home décor and gift shop in downtown Perry. Jones is known for…

CREATE organization teaches Milledgeville students bike riding

The organization CREATE is designed to teach kids to ride bikes at an early age.

MILLEGDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A non-profit in Baldwin County is teaching kindergarteners how to ride bikes through physical education. The organization CREATE is designed to teach kids to ride bikes at an early age. The group consists of volunteers looking to provide physical and social activities for young people that can lead to a healthier lifestyle. “We actually do this…