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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Historic Macon announced the removal of the Bobby Jones Performing Arts Center from its Fading Five list. The Bobby Jones Performing Arts Center on Jefferson Street in Macon has been in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood for nearly 100 years. The center has been on Historic Macon’s Fading Five list since 2016. Built in 1917, the building…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance held its first literacy luncheon on Monday. Guests in attendance included Mayor Lester Miller and Bibb County Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims. Mayor Miller had previously declared September literacy month. The goal of the program is to bring literacy to children and adults who need it. Mayor Miller encouraged adults who need…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Are your kids feeling overwhelmed at home with big emotions? Today on Mom to Mom, we’ve got the perfect trick to help out with that. Today, we are creating a calm down space. Now this idea of a calm down space is used in schools, it works best when your little ones are having those big emotions, when…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Hiring the right pro for your home project is one of the easiest ways to set yourself up for success. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk us through choosing the right pro. “To get started on your home project, one of the first things to do is talk to some pros,” says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The sunny conditions will continue today in Middle Georgia. Today It was a slightly muggy morning around Middle Georgia, however the skies were clear to begin our Monday. We will continue to see clear skies into the afternoon as temperatures rise into the upper 80s and lower 90s. A cold front passing through will bring in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC 67-year-old Phillip Wynes died Saturday from complications following a shooting injury. Wynes was shot on Bailey Avenue while he was driving home from work on May 19. The shooting remains under investigation. Call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME if you have any information. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local News
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are dead after a wreck in Washington County Saturday night. According to the incident report by the Georgia State Patrol, Briant Ware of Statham Georgia was travelling in the wrong direction on Highway 88 when he struck a vehicle head on that was being driven by Hassan Glasgow of Sandersville. The incident report states…
Legislation banning members of Congress from trading stocks may be considered. The legislation also calls for mandatory electronic filing of financial disclosure. Chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics says home prices could tumble by 20%. Advocates now want Biden to forgive medical debt. The medical debt load in the U.S. is currently around $195 billion. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Demons traveled to Freedom Field to take on the Houston County Bears Friday night. The Demons (1-3) were off to a bad start, scoring only 34 points in four games. The Bears (4-0) were averaging 56 points per game. Warner Robins had beaten Houston County in five straight seasons, including a 49-9…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest Patriots and Northeast Raiders met at Thompson Stadium Friday night. The Raiders (2-2) had won two in a row after beating ACE 47-21 last week. The Patriots (1-3) got their first win of the season last week, shutting out Jordan 63-0. Check out the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mount de Sales Cavaliers welcomed the Pinewood Christian Patriots to Mike Garvin Stadium for Week 6. The Cavaliers (2-1) were coming off a 49-21 loss to Westfield. The Christian Patriots (1-2) beat FPD 34-28 last week. Mount de Sales had not lost to Pinewood since 1981. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Northside Eagles hosted Crisp County Friday night. The Eagles (2-2) beat North Cobb in an overtime thriller last week. The Cougars (3-1) shut out Sumter County last week. Let’s check out the highlights from McConnell-Talbert Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, crisp county cougars, McConnell-Talbert Stadium, northside eagles, Shaaz…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FPD Vikings welcomed the Mt. Pisgah Christian Patriots from Alpharetta Friday night. The Vikings (1-3) had lost three in a row after losing to Pinewood Christian last week. The Christian Patriots were 3-1 on the season. Check out the highlights from George S. Johnson Memorial Stadium: Categories: End Zone, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers welcomed the Howard Huskies for our Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Huskies (4-0) entered scoring scoring 30 points per game and only giving up 10 points per game. The Panthers (3-1) beat Peach County 35-7 last week. This was the first region game for both teams. Perry shut out…
Family still searching for loved one who went missing in April.Freddie King was reported missing in April, still no sign of where he might be.MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon family is urging the community to help in the search of their loved one. We sat down with the family who says they need answers and your help. “Wayne where ever you…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– Macon-Bibb County announced this week, it donated several land parcels to the Ocmulgee Mounds Historic National Park. The 250 acres located off of Ocmulgee East Boulevard, is situated on the Ocmulgee Old Fields. According to the park service, it’s the most sacred site to the Muskogee Creek Tribe, and was the last place the tribe inhabited before they…