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Bibb County, Cherry Blossom Festival, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Cherry Blossom Festival named ‘Best Festival in the World’

The festival recently received more than 20 awards from the International Festivals and Events Association.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Local emergency management agencies preparing for possible severe weather from Ian

Several middle Georgia Emergency Management Agencies are staying weather aware ahead of the possible impact of Ian.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bobby Jones Performing Arts Center removed from Historic Macon’s Fading Five list

Resident Tonja Khabir says she's purchasing the property to restore the building to its former glory.
Brick Nelson,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance holds its first luncheon

"Well I think this is no longer a stigmatism. People realize there are some issues out there that need to be addressed."
Drake Rozelle,

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…

Mom To Mom: Keeping Your Kids Calm
Featured, Health, Mom to Mom

Mom to Mom: Helping to keep your kids calm

Drake Rozelle,

(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…

Ask Angi: Choosing The Right Pro
Ask Angi, Featured

Ask Angi: Choosing the right pro

Drake Rozelle,

(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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man dies after being shot in May

Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC 67-year-old Phillip Wynes died Saturday from complications following a shooting injury.
41NBC Web Producer,

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

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Two dead after car wreck in Washington County

41NBC Web Producer,

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…

Morning Business Report
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: House to consider banning Congress members from trading stock

Edward Smart,

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…

The End Zone Highlights: Houston County Welcomes Warner Robins
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Houston County welcomes Warner Robins

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.
Clayton Poulnott,

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…

The End Zone Highlights: Northeast Hosts Southwest
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Northeast hosts Southwest

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.
Clayton Poulnott,

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,…

The End Zone Highlights: Mount De Sales Welcomes Pinewood Christian
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Mount de Sales welcomes Pinewood Christian

The Mount de Sales Cavaliers welcomed the Pinewood Christian Patriots to Mike Garvin Stadium for Week 6.
Clayton Poulnott,

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,…

The End Zone Highlights: Crisp County Visits Northside
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Crisp County visits Northside

The Eagles (2-2) won a thriller in OT last week against North Cobb. The Cougars (3-1) shutout Sumter County last week.
Clayton Poulnott,

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…

The End Zone Highlights: Fpd Hosts Mt. Pisgah
End Zone, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: FPD hosts Mt. Pisgah

The FPD Vikings welcomed the Mt. Pisgah Christian Patriots from Alpharetta Friday night.
Clayton Poulnott,

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,…

The End Zone Highlights: Howard Travels To Perry For Our Game Of The Week
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Howard travels to Perry for our Game of the Week

The Perry Panthers welcomed the Howard Huskies for our Game of the Week on The End Zone.
Clayton Poulnott,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon family still searching for family member missing since April

"Wayne where ever you at, momma loves you and I wish you would come home or call me."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon-Bibb donates 250 acres to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park

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 were moved to present day Oklahoma.
Brick Nelson,

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…

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Baldwin County, Education, Featured, Local News

Georgia Military College breaks ground on new annex

The state gave GMC $6 million for the renovation and construction of the 17,000 square-foot Wilder Hall Annex.
Brick Nelson,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–Georgia Military College broke ground Friday, on a plan to renovate and expand one of its buildings for its preparatory school. Cadets have trained at Historic Wilder Hall for nearly the last 70 years. It will now serve as classroom space for GMC’s preparatory school. President of Georgia Military College, General (retired) William B. Caldwell IV, says this is…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News

Museum of Aviation dedicates new engine display

The Museum held a celebration event to showcase the acquisition of a fully working engine for its C-7A "Caribou".
Drake Rozelle,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation received a special exhibit for one of its older aircraft. It held a celebration event to showcase the acquisition of a fully working engine for its C-7A “Caribou”, a plane the museum has had since 1985. Nick Tcherniavsky is a member of the C7 Caribou Association. It’s a group of veterans…

Hooked On Science: Foam Monster
Education, Entertainment, Featured, Hooked on Science

Hooked on Science: Foam monster

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us how a Foam Monster is made. Inside of the cup, there are two liquids. When they’re mixed together you’ll get to witness a chemical reaction. It’s all about matter which is anything that has mass and takes up space. Matter can exist in three states: solid, liquid and gas. You should begin…

The End Zone Game Of The Week Preview: Perry Vs. Howard, Pt. 3
End Zone, Game of the Week, Local Sports, Sports, WMGT

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Perry vs. Howard, Pt. 3

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Herb St. John Stadium.
Shaaz Peerani,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The week six End Zone Game of the Week features a region matchup between the Perry Panthers and the Howard Huskies. The Panthers started this season with a heartbreaking one-point comeback loss to Houston County in our End Zone Game of the Week for week two. Since, the Panthers have defeated three straight quality opponents, outscoring…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Cool, dry air returns for Friday

Get ready for pumpkin spice weather, because it is back in Middle Georgia Friday along with low humidity and plenty of sunshine!
Cecilia Reeves,

Today was the first day of Autumn and in Middle Georgia that meant near-record high temps (98° in Macon!). A more fall-like pattern is on the way overnight tonight and into Friday as a cold front pushes through the area. Highs Friday will be limited to the low 80s and upper 70s for most of us with winds gusting to…

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Bibb County, Health, Local News, WMGT

Stacey Abrams makes stop in Macon to address healthcare

Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey Abrams stopped in Macon Thursday to talk healthcare.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Stacey Abrams makes a stop in Macon to address the healthcare in the stateStacey Abrams MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey Abrams stopped in Macon Thursday to talk healthcare. She held a news conference at Daisy Park across from Atrium Health Navicent. According to Abrams, Governor Brian Kemp has closed several hospitals which are needed throughout…