Photo Credit to Atlanta Motor SpeedwayATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atlanta Motor Speedway is opening it’s campgrounds to those seeking refuge from Hurricane Ian. The campgrounds will provide camping spaces free of charge for dry RV and tent campers in its First Turn Campground. It will also have a limited number of camping spaces with water, power, and sewer available to…
Photo Credit to GDOTGeorgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has taken some actions to help prepare for the impact of hurricane Ian. According to a release from GDOT, impacts are expected to begin as early as Thursday and last through Saturday with wind gusts expected to be 34 mph or more, as well as rain, downed trees…
UPDATE: MCSO says that the escaped inmate Robert Jenkins is in custody per the U.S. Marshalls, and that the vehicle was located in Muscogee County, Georgia. FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is warning people to be on the lookout for an escapee from the Department of Corrections. According to a Sheriff’s office Facebook post, Robert Jenkins…
Some of the nationwide homeowner insurance giants in the U.S. have some of the highest level of catastrophe exposure to Hurricane Ian. Best Buy and Home Depot are locking up goods to fight theft. This is in part due to the rush to buy more online for stolen goods. For nearly four out of five Americans, seeing their pet when…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover and wind will increase today as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida. Today Cloud cover made its way into Middle Georgia overnight. Luckily for Middle Georgians, however, these clouds are thin and will let some sun through. Highs will reach into the mid to upper 70s around the region this afternoon, however strong breezes…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week seven is upon us, and most teams are heading into region play, and this week, the End Zone Game of the Week features a region battle between the Perry Panthers and the Westside Seminoles. The Panthers are coming off a 49-0 victory in a region battle against Howard, who was undefeated. This week, the Panthers…
It has been a beautiful fall day in Middle Georgia with mostly sunny skies and cool temps, but we will soon be seeing the influence of Hurricane Ian on our forecast. This afternoon we started to see an influx of clouds associated with Ian, but tomorrow brings even more cloud cover. As of the 8pm update, Ian is still a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 6-year-old girl is in stable condition at the hospital after being shot on Wren Avenue Tuesday night. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the incident was called in to the Macon-Bibb 911 Center just before 5:30. The caller stated the child was possibly grazed by a bullet. The shooting is under investigation, and…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after a man was found dead at his home Tuesday. A Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office news release says Baldwin 911 received a call just after 12:30 p.m. in reference to a family member discovering 27-year-old Chavonta Braddy dead in his home, located at 129-A Edwards Street. Deputies…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in Florida are evacuating their homes ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival, and several humanitarian groups in middle Georgia are preparing to house those impacted by the storm. The American Red Cross is one of those groups. It’s set up headquarters in Macon to provide evacuees shelter and comfort. Holly Winner, the executive director of the…
Farmers preparing for possible impact of Hurricane IanHurricane IanVIENNA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Farmers across middle Georgia are preparing for the potential of severe weather. With Hurricane Ian inching closer to Florida, its possible parts of Georgia could feel some of those effects. Warbington Farms in Vienna is harvesting as much of their crops as possible. They expect the biggest impact from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Macon teenager was arrested Tuesday in connection to the shooting death of another teenager. A 16-year-old is in custody after Bibb County Investigators charged him with the death of 16-year-old I’ming Trevon Jackson. Jackson was shot on Hollingsworth Road on September 13. He died three days later at the hospital. The juvenile in custody is charged…
Dooly County preparing for possible impact of Hurricane IanHurricane IanVIENNA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Rural parts of middle Georgia are taking precautionary measures ahead of Ian’s arrival. The storm was a Category 3 hurricane as of Tuesday night as it approached the Florida coast. Although there’s still uncertainty about what impacts Georgia could see, Dooly County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) isn’t taking…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority is clearing its stormwater systems of debris and blockages ahead of any potential impact from Hurricane Ian. MWA has made several inspections of more than 50 “hotspots” in Macon-Bibb County that regularly clog, as well as spots reported by the public. MWA asks residents to inspect areas around their homes and clear…
FileGeorgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency for all counties in Georgia Tuesday to prepare for hurricane Ian’s impact predicted to take place this week. The state of emergency goes into effect starting 7 a.m. on Thursday, and will continue until midnight on Friday, October 28th. Categories: Featured, Georgia News, Local News Tags: Hurricane Ian
(41NBC/WMGT) — Apple isn’t just coming out with new iPhones. Let’s check out one of the tech company’s new and improved watches. Apple is touting its new Apple Watch Ultra, which it calls its most rugged and capable Apple Watch ever. If you’re athletic, or into the outdoors, this watch is for you. Apple says it’s meant to take on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cloud cover and wind will increase this afternoon in Middle Georgia as Hurricane Ian continues north. Today Sunny conditions continued to hang around Middle Georgia to get things rolling today. Some clouds could be seen off to the southeast, however. Those clouds are tied to Hurricane Ian and will be advancing northward throughout the day today….
Flight attendants at United and Southwest Airlines on Tuesday are expected to demonstrate at 21 airports around the United States. They look to draw attention to low wages and bad working conditions. Economists found 4 workers who are more likely to be laid off first. Those include recent hires, high earners, millennials, and coders. Stores are looking to offload overstock…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead after an early morning fire near downtown Macon. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC the blaze started around 4 this morning in the 800 block of Ell Street. Firefighters found the woman inside the building, Deputy Coroner Miley declared her dead on the scene. She has been identified as 47-year-old Genevia…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Touchdown Club announced its Players of the Week for week six. The Back of the Week is Jakhari Williams, a junior quarterback from First Presbyterian Day School. Williams rushed 25 times for 231 yards and two touchdowns. He also added 88 passing yards on eight completions, totaling 319 yards in the Vikings’ game against…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in east Macon Monday night. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says it happened just after 9 o’clock at the intersection of Emery Highway and Fort Hill Street. Witnesses told deputies a Pontiac G8 was traveling west toward Macon on Emery…
Fall weather is back in Middle Georgia for the start of the week behind a cold front that pushed through today. Lows overnight will be falling into the mid and low 50s thanks to a push of dry air. Tomorrow brings plenty of sunshine during the day, with a few high clouds in the afternoon. Highs this week will be…
Cherry Blossom Festival wins ‘best festival in the world.’Cherry Blossom FestivalMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The International Cherry Blossom Festival is named “Best Festival in the World.” The festival recently received more than 20 awards from the International Festivals & Events Association. In addition to that prestigious title, the festival brought home awards for programming, merchandise, social media campaigns and sponsorships. Festival…
Middle Georgia EMA Services preparing for possible impact of IanPossible Impact of IanMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Several middle Georgia Emergency Management Agencies are staying weather aware ahead of the possible impact of Ian. As Hurricane Ian nears Florida, middle Georgia could possibly be impacted by the end of the week. With weather being unpredictable, Deputy Director for Macon-Bibb County EMA Robert…