MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – We will see more cloud cover today than so far this week. Today It was a mostly cloudy morning around Middle Georgia, and most of those clouds are still with us as we get ready to head into the lunchtime hours. The majority of our clouds are upper level cirrus clouds, and while they are thin,…
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On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Josh Ingram of the Veterans Warhawks. Coach Ingram, having just taken over as head coach, is hoping to turn around the young Veterans program. Categories: Coach’s Corner, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high school football, Josh Ingram, veterans warhawks
While it was a mostly quiet day weather-wise for Middle Georgia, we saw storms fire up during the evening hours. Storms will continue into the early morning hours Wednesday, with patchy fog building in overnight. Wednesday (and Thursday) will pretty much be a repeat of the past few days. Scattered storms will start to pop up during the afternoon and…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Johnson County School District is taking new safety measures after a man fired shots during a football game Friday, sending students and fans running for safety. The district held a news conference Tuesday to announce the efforts. Police arrested Joshua Russell of Dublin in connection with the incident. He faces multiple charges. School district Superintendent…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Treasure Maps: Macon, the newest iteration of The Storytelling Project, returns to Macon this fall. The Storytelling Project was created five years ago in partnership between the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities and L’Arche Atlanta to increase public awareness and motivate Georgia legislators to act now for this remarkably underserved community, according to a news release….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb’s Office of Small Business Affairs is holding several events this Black Business Month to promote Black-owned businesses. Events will also provide services and assistance to Black businesses. “To address poverty and so many things that we have, having a small business can be an answer for that,” Director Charise Stephens said. “We have a lot…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — SOS Rescue hosted a pet pantry Tuesday for people who need help taking care of their furry friends. SOS partners with the Humane Society of the United States, Chewy and PetSmart to provide a tractor-trailer filled with bags of dog food, cat food, cat litter and other pet supplies. People can come and get up to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Paige Parker is a new mom to her second child, a 3-week-old baby named Alice. She says she was able to breastfeed her first daughter for nine months, and when it came to decide on the plan for Alice, she decided she wanted to try breastfeeding again. She’s sharing her story during National Breastfeeding Month. “So…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us how to fill a 6 ruler long diaper genie bag in just one breath! The secret is to not put your mouth on where you’re blowing into but instead leave a space between your mouth and the opening. When you blow into the opening not only does your breath go into the…
(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re planning a trip to Disney soon, the company has added some more tech to make your experience even more magical! It’s part of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Let’s look at some of the features of the MagicBand+! The My Disney Experience smartphone app isn’t the only tech you can take advantage of at…
Letroy Mosley (Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)HIGH FALLS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Florida man faces multiple charges after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle Tuesday afternoon. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release says the sheriff’s office got a call from Georgia State Patrol about a stolen vehicle out of Atlanta being located at the Sunoco gas station in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The recent pattern of storms in the evening and nighttime will continue today. Today We again woke up to some patchy fog around Middle Georgia, however we did not see as many low level clouds fill in as yesterday. This will allow temperatures to rise faster through the first half of the day. Highs are anticipated…
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On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach Kip Burdette of the West Laurens Raiders. Coach Burdette has taken over the West Laurens program for his first year as a head coach, hear how he plans to rebuild with some new starters. Tags: Bill Shanks, Coach’s Corner, high school football, Kip Burdette, west laurens…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods are just some legends who have captured a U.S. Amateur championship. And now, Mercer golfer and Macon native Jay Spivey has a chance to add his name to that prestigious list at the 122nd U.S. Amateur. “It’s just an opportunity that I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid,…
We have been seeing scattered storms across Middle Georgia for much of the day today, with a few more possible overnight. Tuesday morning we will be waking up to some patchy fog and low cloud cover before the sun returns to heat us up. Highs will be warming to the mid and low 90s by the afternoon with scattered showers…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Buffington’s employees experienced a scary situation early Saturday morning while they were closing down the restaurant. The electrical panel caught fire, and thanks to a quick acting employee, the fire was contained in minutes. Buffington’s owner Mike Hufstetler says a lot of things went right that morning, and he’s thankful the situation wasn’t much worse. “Luckily the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You may have noticed a new photo booth on the corner of Second and Poplar Streets in downtown Macon. The booth made its debut on July 27, just before Bragg Jam. The booth was made made possible by a collaboration between Fall Line Brewing and NewTown Macon. Director of Place for NewTown Macon, Emily Hopkins, says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The parking meters in downtown Macon are undergoing some upgrades. You may have seen signs on the meters recently asking you to use the Passport parking app or ppprk.com to pay for parking. According to Assistant Director for the Urban Development Authority, Robert Stephens, the meters have been experiencing receiver issues due to the shutdown of…
On this edition of Coach’s Corner, 41NBC’s Bill Shanks talks football with head coach John Abernathy of the Tattnall Trojans. The Trojans had a great season last year under coach Abernathy, but now they face a challenge in a tougher region.
St. Joseph’s celebrating 150 years of education150 years of educationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Macon is celebrating 150 years of educating children. The school is also celebrating the start of a brand new school year. The school was established in 1872 and has kept a lot of its traditions while also incorporating new ones. For example,…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Today, we are making paint drip flower pots, which is a super fun activity for your kids to do over the summer and they make really cool gifts as well! All you need are some flower pots, which you can get at any store, acrylic paint, and some tape, maybe some seeds and a flower to put in…
(41NBC/WMGT) — If you have school-aged children, you know how hectic back-to-school can be. Bailey Carson, a home care expert at Angi, is here to give us her top tips for organizing your home before the school year. “Start the school year off right by decluttering and organizing your kids’ most used spaces,” said Carson “Think about their rooms, their…