MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beginning later this afternoon a wet pattern will take hold over the Peach State for a few days. Today It was a slightly cooler and drier morning around Middle Georgia to begin our Thursday. A handful of clouds overhead made for decent sunrises, however they were not as pretty as yesterday. A decent amount of sun…
Labor day becomes the first holiday to beat travel numbers from before the COVID-19 pandemic. The company that owns Regal Cinemas said it had filed for bankruptcy protection. Cineworld group filed for chapter 11, allowing a company to stay in business and restructure debt. Military members are more financially prepared for retirement. USAA survey says 80 percent of families in…
Most of Middle Georgia has stayed dry today, but widespread rain and storms are back in the forecast tomorrow. Showers and storms will be possible after noon. With the rain and clouds tomorrow our highs will be limited to the mid 80s. Heavy rain will be possible with any storms that pop up, not only tomorrow, but through the weekend….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Regional Library is celebrating National Library Card Sign-Up Month. According to Director of Libraries for the Middle Georgia Regional Library, Jennifer Lautzenheiser, only 42% of people across the system’s seven-county area have a library card. Lautzenheiser wants everyone to realize the library card gives people access to more than just books. “We have…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb community is mourning the loss of beloved volunteer and community member Steven Fulbright. Fulbright passed away suddenly Tuesday due to health complications Those in the community who knew Fulbright, say he will be missed. Fulbright was vice president of sales and services for Visit Macon and a member of several nonprofit organizations around Macon….
The Dawgs came out swinging in their season opener against Oregon. Hear why Bill Shanks is doubling down on his prediction that Georgia will repeat the national championship this year. Categories: Sports Tags: Georgia Bulldogs, SEC, Stetson Bennett, UGA
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Otis Redding Foundation is celebrating 81 years of soul singer Otis Redding with a weekend full of events in Macon. Redding was raised in Macon. He went on to create hit songs “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”, “Respect” and “Try a Little Tenderness.” In 1967, he died in a plane crash at the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With heavy rain chances later this week, Macon-Bibb County Emergency Services says now is the time to prepare for a flooding emergency. Just this past weekend, parts of Macon-Bibb County experienced high levels of flash flooding. According to Macon-Bibb EMA Director Spencer Hawkins, flooding can happen if drains are blocked by debris or tree branches. He…
Ricky Smith’s family continuing to fight for a trial Ricky SmithMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon family says they’re still waiting for justice for a loved one following his murder seven years ago. We reported in 2015 that 53-year old Ricky Smith was shot and killed by Donna Jackson on Macon Avenue. At the time of the incident, Jackson claimed…
(41NBC/WMGT) — As school gets closer to getting back in session it’s time to think about what you’re going to put in your kids’ lunches. And if they love corn dogs, they’re really going to love this. It’s a mini corn dog, which is a miniature size of the actual corn dog without the skewer. What we’re going to do…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A mix of sun and clouds will continue to populate the Middle Georgia sky on Wednesday. Today A layer of cloud cover moved into Middle Georgia this morning following a relatively clear night. Those early clouds made for some spectacular sunrises this morning, but now they are giving the later morning hours a gloomier vibe. We…
Apple is holding a launch event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California today. The company is expected to announce new iPhone models as it has every September since 2012. Cybersecurity people say if you are accidently sent money on Venmo don’t refund it and tell the sender to work it out with Venmo. McDonald’s adds a new cheese Danish to…
Photo Credit to Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (9/07): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Breanna Eugenia Snead turned herself over to members of the U.S. Marshal’s Southeast Regional Task Force on Tuesday evening in connection to the aggravated assault investigation. Investigators identified Snead as the suspect involved in the incident and had warrants issued for her arrest. Snead is…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Week four of high school football is here, and our End Zone Game of the Week features the Jones County Greyhounds and the Peach County Trojans. Last season, the Greyhounds were 10-3 and fell in the 5A state quarterfinals against eventual champions Warner Robins. Jones County began this season with two victories against Northside and Dacula…
It was a hot day in Middle Georgia, and we have one more on the way before a pattern change brings a significant cool down. Most of us should be staying dry overnight, with partly to mostly cloudy skies to start Wednesday. A stray shower or storm will be possible Wednesday afternoon as a cold front drops in from the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Design Review Board approves design plans for the new Otis Redding Arts Center in downtown Macon. The board’s decision on Tuesday comes after the board raised concerns that the first design clashed with Macon’s historic downtown setting. The foundation says it made small changes to the original design. The Otis Redding Foundation says the…
Georgia National Fair Food favoritesFair FoodPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia National Fair is helping stock the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, and it’s asking for your help. The first 500 people who bring in a minimum of five non-perishable items still in date will receive $10 in coupons to spend with food vendors at the 2022 Georgia National Fair….
North Central Health hosts virtual health assessment Virtual Health AssessmentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The CDC is now recommending an updated Covid-19 booster after it approved the use of two boosters. The Pfizer booster shot has been approved for ages 12 and up, and the Moderna booster has been approved for ages 18 and up. According to Michael Hokanson with the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – SparkMacon is launching two new programs thanks to a $4,800 grant from the Central Georgia Empowerment Fund. The non-profit says it plans to facilitate two new programs to help entrepreneurs in Macon-Bibb County. The Central Georgia Empowerment Fund awarded eight local non-profit organizations grants with a total value of $40,000. Spark Macon will use its portion…
UPDATE : The Dublin Police Department is releasing details involving the deadly shooting on Sunday night. According to Interim Police Chief Keith Moon, an officer was an officer was dispatched to the intersection of Academy Ave and Kingsby Street just before 7 p.m., in reference to an accident with unknown injuries. Before arriving on scene, the officer was advised the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More pleasant conditions have returned to Middle Georgia after a relatively cloudy Labor Day. Today Sunny skies greeted Middle Georgian’s this morning as sunrises could be seen across the region. We are continuing to see pleasant skies as we head into the lunchtime hours. More clouds will develop as we head into the afternoon, however not…
Pay raises for job hoppers bigger than they’ve been in two decades. Nationwide $3 movie ticket deal Saturday drew 8.1 million moviegoers. The Artemis mission was scrubbed again due to a fuel leak, the next opening is September 19. CVS says it would acquire Signify Health for 8 billion dollars. The deal marks a big push by CVS into the…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week how you can pop a balloon inside of a balloon only using the sun! It starts with a black balloon floating around inside of a clear balloon and then using a magnifying glass while standing outside, Lindsey concentrates the sun on the black balloon. The balloon will absorb the sun…
(41NBC/WMGT) —College football season is officially underway! Let’s look at how one university is using tech to study concussions, and help players. Virtual reality isn’t just for playing video games. It’s being used to help student athletes. Graduate athletic training professor Gary Wilkerson with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is studying why more players who’ve gotten concussions, are also…