PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 33rd annual Dogwood Festival is taking place this weekend. The festival will host over 100 vendors. CEO and President of the Perry Chamber Maggie Schuyler said that the city expects to see 10-15 thousand people in downtown. Along with vendors, downtown will have play areas for kids as well. Ivy Rhoades is a manager at…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Today, we’re going to be doing some Easter Eggs-ercising. It’s basically a fun way to spruce up your Easter Egg Hunt. You’ll need to get some paper, find some fun exercises that your kids would have a great time with, cut them up and then put them in your eggs and hide them. Now, once we hide them,…
JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo among other banks are called to eliminate overdraft fees. Frito Lay is honoring female athletes with a special-edition bag of Cracker Jills. You can find the product in stores and at professional ballparks. Hacks have been increasing since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Categories: Featured, Morning Business Report Tags: baseball, frito lay, hacks,…
The Braves are heading into Opening Day with a slightly different roster, but are they actually better than last year? Bill Shanks explains why he believes history could repeat itself this season. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, Opening Day
Crews work to remove a tree that fell on a home in Willow Creek condominiums.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crews were out Wednesday repairing power lines and cleaning up damage along Wimbish Road and Willow Creek Drive in Macon. We spoke with residents who live in Willow Creek Condominiums who were still without power at noon. A tree fell on Virginia…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Twiggs County is working to clean up destruction from Tuesday’s storms ahead of more expected storms. At least eight homes were destroyed during Tuesday’s event, according to Twiggs County Emergency Management Director, Jack Wood. He says all of the county’s man power Wednesday went to cleaning up Tuesday’s damage. “My guys will be staged out in…
Courtroom construction approved for the Macon MallMacon MallMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Commissioners approved Tuesday construction of two courtrooms at the Macon Mall. About $4 million in 2018 SPLOST revenue will be used for the project. “When we shut down for those 14 to 18 months, we developed an incredible back log,” Chief Judge Howard Simms said. “People didn’t stop…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners appoint Coordinator for the Macon Violence Prevention InitiativeMVP InitiativeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Violence Prevention Initiative now has a coordinator. Macon-Bibb Commissioners appointed Jeremy Grissom to the role on Tuesday. Grissom will start in the next two weeks. Grissom will coordinate all of the initiative’s events, including working with violence interrupter groups and working with groups who…
A residential home destroyed by strong windsTAYLOR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Taylor County experienced down power lines, trees and destroyed homes after storms came through Tuesday. Taylor County EMA Director David Windham said Wednesday crews are working “countless hours to keep Taylor County safe.” Windham says officials identified 22 homes impacted by the storm. “Please be aware of downed trees,…
MILAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Telfair County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the suspect behind an armed robbery that occurred on Monday night at the Milan Dollar General. According to a social media post from the Telfair County Sheriff’s Office, a male entered the store brandishing a semi-automatic pistol around 8:50 p.m., demanding cash from the register. The clerk complied,…
UPDATE (04/06) — More details concerning the standoff have been revealed in a release from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The situation began when deputies were sent to 17 Cardiff Drive around 5:00 p.m. in reference to a dispute. According to the release, Robert Bruce O’Neal was drunk and had attempted to drive away from the residence in a vehicle….
(41NBC/WMGT) — We all want to be more environmentally friendly, but it can be hard to know where to start, especially when it comes to our homes. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here to give us her top tips for eco-friendly home projects. “One key to sustainability when updating your home is using what you already…
(41NBC/WMGT) —We’re in the middle of Spring Break season! Whether you’ve already booked your trip, or you’re planning one for the summer, let’s look at some smartphone apps that’ll help keep you organized, and make your vacation even better. The Tripadvisor app can help you with planning and booking that trip. It has recommendations for where to stay and what…
Golf Tournament benefitting African VillagesGolf TournamentMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Christ Chapel Macon has partnered with the Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge to hosts a golf tournament. All proceeds raised will go towards funding for filtration buckets for the villages in Africa. The buckets are a project stemming from ‘Africa Oasis’, an organization that focuses on clean water. We spoke with event organizers…
Big oil executives have been called by democrats to ask questions about high gas prices. The FDA is investigating illnesses linked to Lucky Charms. Consumers have complained that they began vomiting after eating Lucky Charms cereal. KIA America secures multi-year naming rights to The Forum. JetBlue Airways have made a $3.6 billion all-cash offer for spirit airlines. Categories: Featured,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A second storm system will bring another opportunity for severe weather to Middle Georgia. Today It was the warmest morning of the week to kick things off around Middle Georgia today. It was also very humid as much of the region went through the morning with an abundance of fog. Things will remain calm for the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at a Macon bank on Tuesday. It happened at the MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union on Lasseter Place around 10:30 a.m. Bibb County investigators say the suspect entered the bank with a gun and demanded money. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash from the registers,…
Middle Georgia Severe weather damageWeather DamageMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The severe weather system that moved through Middle Georgia on Tuesday included several tornado warnings. Rain and gusty winds brought down several trees and power lines in Macon, causing road closures. “We heard this explosion, literally it was an explosion,” resident Bill Youngblood said. “It didn’t take me long to get…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rosa Taylor Elementary School will be closed on Wednesday due to power issues. That’s according to an email sent by Bibb Schools spokesperson Stephanie Hartley Tuesday night, which said teachers and staff are to report at 12 p.m. Students will not participate in virtual learning. “We apologize for the inconvenience this may create for some families,”…
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All Dooly County Schools will be closed on Wednesday for an “inclement weather day” due to the potential for severe weather. “Students, faculty, and staff will not report to the schools,” a post on the school district’s Facebook page said. “All after-school activities are canceled tomorrow. Please follow the guidance issued in weather reports and stay…
A very warm air mass over the area will quickly become unstable by the afternoon, resulting in storm development. All types of severe weather will be possible across the area, but to put some fears to rest, tornadoes will be a bit of a lower threat than today. Regardless, have a way to get your severe weather warnings tomorrow, and…
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There were several reports of downed trees and power lines in Houston County Tuesday after strong storms moved through the area. Several trees were seen snapped near the intersection of State Route 96 and Old Hawkinsville Road. Old Hawkinsville Road between Highway 247 and State Route 96 was impassable as crews worked to clear trees and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Some people are losing their personal information due to a new social media scam. A recent finding by the Better Business Bureau shows scammers are targeting Instagram emails and passwords. The BBB says watch for an email stating your Instagram account has violated its copyright restrictions followed by a suspicious link. According to Kevin Collins, President and…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As a part of Autism Awareness Month, the Macon Mayhem wore jerseys designed by special education students from Byron Elementary and Byron Middle School. The jerseys were worn on April 2 as a part of the Mayhem’s Autism Awareness night. Students and staff from Byron got a chance to visit practice and a game. Director of Game Operations…