Photo Credit to Cherry Blossom FestivalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival has announced the headliner of the Veterans Day Celebration concert to take place on November 6th. Nationally known rock group 38 Special has been selected to headline the concert at Historic Luther Williams Park in early November that’s being held to salute veterans. The free event begins…
Orange juice is likely to be more expensive due to Hurricane Ian. The storm has flooded orange groves and ripped fruit off trees across Florida. Several states have passed laws that require jobs post salaries or at least salary ranges. A new study finds many Americans feel anxious about investing their money. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: finance, Florida,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Winds will be at the strongest today in Middle Georgia as Tropical Storm Ian moves into the Atlantic. Today It is a split forecast for Middle Georgia this afternoon as a result of Tropical Storm Ian. The eastern half of the region will see clouds, while the western half sees sunny skies. This will result in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week seven of high school football is unique this year as all the games have moved up to Thursday due to the potential Hurricane Ian, including our Game of the Week between the Perry Panthers and the Westside Seminoles. The Seminoles are coming off their first losing season in program history but have already bounced back,…
All eyes have been on Ian today as it battered much of the Florida peninsula. Ian is quickly weakening this evening over land, but is still forecast to be a tropical storm as it pushes into the Atlantic tomorrow. Above is the latest track (as of 8pm) from the National Hurricane Center. This forecast track continues the small push east…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Hurricane Ian makes landfall, storm evacuees are coming to Middle Georgia for safety and shelter. Visit Macon is one of many organizations offering resources for evacuees including finding lodging and things to do. Aaron Buzza, the CEO of Visit Macon, wants to make sure evacuees have the shelter they need while they’re here. “We’re trying…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senate candidate Herschel Walker made a stop in Forsyth Wednesday. As part of his “Unite Georgia Bus Tour,” Walker gave a speech at Meadows Clay Sports, discussing several topics including inflation, identity politics and the treatment of the military and police. Walker was adamant about making sure both the military and police are respected and promised…
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High Falls State Park has opened reservations to people evacuating. Reservations to the campgrounds at High Falls are filling up quickly. Park manager Terry Miller spoke about how hectic the process has been. “Yesterday was pretty hectic with Florida people trying to grab any spot they could, and we have a few sites left today,” he…
Laurens County seeing influx of people trying to get away from Hurricane IanHurricane IanDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Hurricane Ian continues to move north, Florida residents and those who live on the Georgia coast are continuing to evacuate. One of those travelers is Julie Guerry. “I got up this morning, packed my dogs up, left Sea Island, Georgia, and I’m…
The Braves are heating up ahead of what looks to be a very exciting battle for the NL East Championship. Bill Shanks discusses how the team looks a bit different than it did this time last year, but all the right pieces are in place. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, Bill Shanks, New York Mets, nl east
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in stable condition at the hospital after a “possible drive-by shooting” Tuesday night. It happened just before midnight in the area of Central Avenue and Second Street, according to a Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office news release. Deputies found a 40-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds at a home on Central Avenue. He was…
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…