MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— For the first time in two years, the Milledgeville Eatonton Film Festival is back in person. The pandemic forcer the festival to be virtual for the last two years. The four-day-long festival will feature more than 70 films from categories like comedy, horror, sci-fi, drama, Georgia-based shorts, and more. We spoke with the President of the festival,…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The return of some sunshine will provide fuel for scattered thunderstorms around Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today It was a cloudy morning once again around Middle Georgia, however we did not wake up to widespread rain this time. The northern counties in the region saw some sun for the first time this week as it rose…
Jerome Powell, federal reserve chair, provides an update today on the economic outlook that details what central banks think about inflation. The IRS plans to start spending its $80 billion budget by hiring people to answer the phone. The agency says better enforcement will take time, so they will use the money to hire customer-service representatives. A new poll says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s soccer team, the reigning SoCon tournament champions, downed the Winthrop Eagles 5-2 in their regular season home opener. Dylan Gaither scored first on a penalty kick within seven minutes of the start of the game; however, Winthrop would tie the game with under six minutes left in the first half. Once again, in…
Mother of Jamaya Warner, Brittany Goolsby (left). Pastor Melvin Warner (right)MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon pastors, family members, community leaders and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office gathered at New Beginning International Fellowship of Covenant Churches on Thursday. They’re calling for justice in the murder of Jamaya Warner. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, she was shot near the corner of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Historic Macon announced its updated Fading Five list of endangered historic structures Thursday. 2022 marks the program’s eighth year. It targets historic sites in Macon-Bibb County that could be lost due to development issues or neglect. The Executive Director of Historic Macon, Ethiel Garlington, says it’s important to keep Macon’s history standing. “People are moving to…
Dr. Paul Cable honored for Korean War service with plaque.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer students are doing their part to honor Korean War veterans. Mercer Mission began in 2015, with part of the program honoring Korean War veterans. Dr. Sinjae Hyun, a professor for the Biomedical Engineering Department at Mercer University, says the school decided to incorporate plaques with 3D…
CHIP grant applications now open for the city of Warner RobinsCHIP grant WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is now accepting applications for its “Community Home Investment Program,” also known as CHIP. This program allows home owners to apply for up to $50,000 to help with home repairs. Those repairs can include HVAC, plumbing, a new roof…
Rutland Middle School Students learning about weather with weather systemWeather SystemMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Rutland Middle School are learning about the benefits that come with having a weather system at the school. Instead of using a phone app to predict the weather, students at Rutland Middle School are using the system to collect information themselves. “It’s definitely interesting…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Spring Street will be closed overnight starting next week as an overpass bridge is set to be demolished. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) says that Spring Street will be closed starting next Wednesday, August 31st, from 10 p.m. To 5 a.m. Activities on the project will continue over the nights following the 31st, not including…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent is reminding people of the importance of being up to date on vaccinations. August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and physicians are urging community members to get all the required vaccines for their children and themselves. Some of the vaccines include: Chickenpox Tetanus Hepatitis A and B Polio Measles Rotavirus Flu Covid-19 We…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week Chef Scottie Johnson came by the studio to share his delicious recipe for lobster croissant sliders, here’s how you can make your own at home! Ingredients 4 lobster tails, cooked and cut into small pieces 1/3 cup mayonnaise Dash of favorite hot sauce 1 rib celery, finely diced (optional) 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley 1 teaspoon minced tarragon 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The wettest day of the week has arrived in Middle Georgia. Today It was a wet start for the whole region as stratiform rainfall moved in shortly after midnight, sticking around much of Middle Georgia past the sunrise. Most of that rain has moved out now, but a few showers are still left straggling. Temperatures today…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In just three days, the college football season will kickoff with week 0 action, and the first game to be played in Georgia will be right here in Macon. The Mercer Bears open their season this Saturday and are looking to build off last year’s historic season. Head coach Drew Cronic states what his team needs…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — We are two days away from week two of football Friday, and our End Zone Game of the Week features the Houston County Bears hosting the Perry Panthers. Houston County is coming off a 41-7 victory over Sumter county; however, Perry has yet to play their first game of the season. The Bears have had…
Showers with heavy rain are approaching Middle Georgia this evening from the Alabama border. This will bring off and on showers and storms overnight and into Thursday morning. Clouds will stick around for much of the day Thursday with a small warm up into the mid 80s. A few thunderstorms will be possible, mainly during the afternoon. We will stay…
Credit: Pexels MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — While Wednesday’s announcement about the forgiveness of student loan debt might seem exciting, one local economics professor says it’s not a good idea. Mercer University Professor Antonio Saravia says the move will add $300 billion to the national debt. He says that burden will eventually fall on the tax payer. “Only one third of…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Women’s healthcare is not very accessible in Monroe County. A Google search shows only one office that specializes in natural birth. Dr. Edward Betcher, Chairman of OB-GYN for Atrium Health Navicent, says the hospital noticed a need for OB-GYN services in the area. “This provides us with an opportunity to not only meet that need, but…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – “Unity N Community” wants to bring neighborhoods together and help stop violence in Macon. It’s doing so by hosting a series of “Fun Without Guns” events through the Macon Violence Prevention initiative. Macon-Bibb Commissioner Al Tillman says each event includes different speakers and classes to teach the community about conflict resolution. He says he wants people…
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Gray is putting its local businesses in the spotlight. On every last Friday of the month, starting this Friday, August 26, Main Street Gray will give businesses the opportunity to showcase what they have to offer. Main Street Gray is hosting “Fridays On Main” to spotlight local businesses and restaurants. Director Ashley Roberson is…
The Sanctuary Baptist Church offering free oil changes to single mothers and grandmothersThe Sanctuary Baptist ChurchJULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A church in Monroe County is giving back to single mothers and grandmothers. The men’s ministry at Sanctuary Baptist Church is hosting a free oil change event for the third time. Last year, the church helped about half a dozen women….