Macon-Bibb Fire Department gives reminders ahead of Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department has some tips to keep in mind as the time jumps forward an hour.

Bibb Fire Department highlights reminders for Daylight Saving timeDaylight Saving timeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department has some tips to keep in mind as the time jumps forward an hour. The department says it’s a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detector. You should change the batteries at…

Georgia now one step closer to high speed railway

$8 million in federal funding will go to the Georgia Department of Transportation to determine the feasibility of a high-speed rail system from Atlanta to Savannah.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — $8 million in federal funding will go to the Georgia Department of Transportation to determine the feasibility of a high-speed rail system from Atlanta to Savannah. Senator Jon Ossoff pushed for the initiative. The funding passed through the senate and the house Thursday night, We spoke with Greg Boike, Director of Public Administration for the Middle…

FAMU representatives visit Central High School

Students at Central High School got a college visit unlike any other Friday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Central High School got a college visit unlike any other Friday. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University, also known as FAMU, brought its president’s tour all the way from Tallahassee to Macon. Students were able to visit with different school departments and attend a presentation complete with a Broadway style performance. We spoke with the…

Senator Ossoff gets funding to expand CareConnect in Fort Valley

Senator Jon Ossoff is making good on his promise to expand the CareConnect facility in Fort Valley.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Jon Ossoff is making good on his promise to expand the CareConnect facility in Fort Valley. He was able to get $430,000 for the expansion of the 1000 square foot facility. The funding passed both the house and the senate. Senator Ossoff said in February that the expansion of CareConnect would allow for more…

Rides arrive at Carolyn Crayton Park ahead of Cherry Blossom Festival

The Cherry Blossom Festival is just a week away, and rides are already on-site at Carolyn Crayton Park.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival is just a week away, and rides are already on-site at Carolyn Crayton Park. There are about 35 rides this year, including a brand new ride called Jekyll and Hyde, which takes thrill seekers to a height of about 130 feet. James Graybeal, Road Manager for The Drew Exposition, says this year’s…

Morning Business Report: Gas prices surged 70 cents in two weeks

Americans are making changes to their driving habits as U.S. gas prices surge beyond $4 a gallon. U.S. average gas prices surged 70 cents in two weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. United Airlines to let unvaccinated workers return. The carrier will allow employees back in non-customer-facing roles who got religious or medical exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates. American…

Plenty of showers expected throughout the day Friday; severe threat still in place for early Saturday morning

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Messy weather will hang around the southern half of the Peach State Friday afternoon, and a cold front overnight will bring strong storms to Middle Georgia. Today The mild, humid, and wet trend continued for another morning around Middle Georgia, and several spots began the day with some fog. It will overall be a cool day…

Southwest High School student-athlete signs NIL

Travion Searcy will continue his athletic and academic career at Central State University.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Southwest High School student-athlete Travion Searcy, signed a National Letter of Intent with Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. During his time at Southwest, Searcy played basketball and football. He spoke about what it means to be a student-athlete and gave advice for younger athletes. “Being a student-athlete is hard, but you got to do it….

Severe storms possible Friday, early Saturday

We are getting a nice break from the rain this evening across Middle Georgia, but more rain and even severe storms are on the way Friday. We will be watching closely as several round of showers and storms move north from the Gulf of Mexico. Showers will start during the morning hours, with mainly light to moderate rain. By the…

Macon woman dies following single-vehicle crash on Zebulon Road

It happened just after 5 p.m. Thursday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman died Thursday after a single-vehicle crash on Zebulon Road. It happened just after 5 p.m. in the 7400 block of Zebulon Road, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say 34-year-old Tiffany Fuller was traveling east when her vehicle left the road and collided with a mailbox. Macon-Bibb…

Historic Macon’s Beall’s Hill project reaches milestone

Historic Macon celebrated a huge milestone in the revitalization of the Beall's Hill Neighborhood Thursday night.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Historic Macon celebrated a huge milestone in the revitalization of the Beall’s Hill Neighborhood Thursday night. The organization completed the work on the train recreation building where the County Cooperative Extension Office is now housed. There are also other projects in the works, including 12 affordable housing units to be built in the heart of the…

First waste convenience center opens in Macon-Bibb County

If you're a Macon-Bibb resident, getting rid of items that take up space in our homes can be a challenge. Unfortunately, sometimes that challenge turns into illegal dumping, which Mayor Lester Miller says is the last thing the county wants. That's where the new 11th Street Convenience Center comes into play.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s now been more than a year since Macon-Bibb county started the Clean Streets Matter Initiative. If you’re a Macon-Bibb resident, getting rid of items that take up space in our homes can be a challenge. Unfortunately, sometimes that challenge turns into illegal dumping, which Mayor Lester Miller says is the last thing the county wants….

CGTC receives $100,000 scholarship in honor of veteran

Students at Central Georgia Technical College will have a chance at a scholarship in honor of a local Vietnam War veteran who died in combat.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Central Georgia Technical College will have a chance at a scholarship in honor of a local Vietnam War veteran who died in combat. The 1st Battalion, 5th Marines Vietnam Veterans presented a $100,000 check to fund a scholarship in honor of Marine Sergeant Rodney Davis. Sergeant Davis used his body to cover a live…

Douglass Theatre holds 30th Women’s History Month luncheon

The Douglass Theatre held its 30th Women's History Month luncheon Thursday.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Douglass Theatre held its 30th Women’s History Month luncheon Thursday. Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda Colvin served as the keynote speaker.  Healthcare was the focus, and this year’s theme was “Women providing healing, promoting hope.” Dr. Marqueta Bell-Hall and Dr. Monique Davis-Smith were honored for their work. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local News Tags: Dr….

Macon Medical Group providing free kidney screenings this month

Thursday, March 10 was World Kidney Day, and The Macon Medical Group is providing free kidney screenings all this month.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Thursday, March 10 was World Kidney Day, and The Macon Medical Group is providing free kidney screenings all this month. Kidneys are responsible for dispelling waste in the body as well as keeping blood clean. According to Heather Self, a nurse practitioner, there are no early signs that someone may have kidney failure. Self says a…

Georgia College hosts elementary scientists

Elementary students from across Georgia visited Georgia College's Centennial Center this week to show off their science projects.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Elementary students from across Georgia visited Georgia College’s Centennial Center this week to show off their science projects. The projects ranged from biochemistry to engineering.  “If we do not get them interested in science at an early age, by the time they reach middle and high school, they either already have an appreciation for it or…

35th annual Forsythia Festival starts this weekend

The 35th annual Forsythia Festival in Monroe County is being held this weekend, March 12 and 13.

35th Annual Forsythia Festival Kicks off this weekendForsythia FestivalFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The 35th annual Forsythia Festival in Monroe County is being held this weekend, March 12 and 13. Organizers say they’re bringing back several activities for the whole family. More than 100 vendors will be on-site with everything from food to arts and crafts to a kids zone with inflatables….

Monroe County’s used book sale returns this weekend

Monroe County's used book sale returns this weekend after not being held the last two years.

Monroe County Friends of the library bring back annual used book saleFriends of the libraryFORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County’s used book sale returns this weekend after not being held the last two years. The pandemic put a pause on the book sale, which means the Monroe County Friends of the Library’s collection has grown. “There a little bit of a…

Man sentenced to over 17 years in prison after robbing a bank for a second time

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been sentenced to serve more than 17 years in prison after a second bank robbery offense. 50 Year-old Wesley Sorrow has a long criminal history, according to a release from the department of justice, which says Sorrow had already served time for a bank robbery conviction in Middle Georgia, and now he is…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office still searching for suspects behind February Jeep robbery; new photos released

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is still looking to find the suspects behind the February armed robbery in which a vehicle was stolen from 2 female victims. The original incident that occurred took place at the QuickZip gas station on PioNono, where 3 male suspects brandished a firearm and demanded that the 2 female victims give…

Hooked on Science: Rainbow Milk

(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us this week how milk can turn into a rainbow with a little help from some food coloring and dish soap! Whole milk is made up of water, proteins and fats. The surface of the milk acts like an elastic sheet thanks to the surface tension. With the food coloring already in the…

MTA ‘Spirit of Macon’ mural vandalized

"The Spirit of Macon" mural at the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority has been vandalized.

UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is working to figure out who vandalized a downtown Macon mural. Someone discovered graffiti on “The Spirit of Macon” mural that sits at the intersection of 5th street and Poplar street. The mural was just completed in January, and it was funded through a Downtown Challenge Grant. Macon Transit Authority Public Information Officer, Jami…

Showers likely around Middle Georgia Thursday; more severe weather possible Friday night

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scattered showers are likely early Thursday and again overnight, and another cold front could bring a severe weather threat Friday night. Today   The pattern of mild, cloudy, and humid mornings continued today around Middle Georgia. The cloudy skies will stick with us again throughout the day today, however the rain chances will drop off after…

Morning Business Report: Biden says U.S. will no longer buy Russian oil and natural gas

President Biden says the U.S. will no longer buy Russian oil and natural gas. Other European nations may follow. Bank of America says consumers are spending more money on in-person activities. Retail industry experts say we could see more consumer products start shrinking in size or quantity.   Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: Bank of America, Biden, Jane King,…