MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – High pressure will keep the weather in Middle Georgia pleasant this weekend. Today Temperatures jumped between 10 and 20 degrees when compared to yesterday morning around Middle Georgia. Added cloud cover overnight along with strong southeasterly breezes resulted in much warmer morning temperatures. We will see plenty of heat again this afternoon as cloud cover from…
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WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The final day of round of 16 action in the GHSA girls soccer playoffs begins with Perry hosting Madison County. The Panthers looked nervous and sluggish the entire first half. To make matters worse, Madison County scored to take a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute. The teams remained scoreless the rest of the half,…
UPDATE (11:15 P.M.) – One person is dead and another person is in custody following a standoff in east Macon Wednesday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says investigators attempted to serve a warrant at a home on Thomas Drive just before 3 p.m. “Sheriff’s investigators had warrants for individuals at the address,” the release said. “Deputies attempted to…
Blackhawk Helicopters used for trainingMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Military College students met with the Georgia National Guard to receive helicopter training. Students got a chance to get up close with Blackhawk helicopters, learning how to get in and out and securing themselves inside. Cadets practiced doing a “cold load”, which is getting on and off the helicopter while it’s not…
We warmed back into the 70s across Middle Georgia this afternoon, setting the stage for our next warm up tomorrow. Clouds have started to push east from a disturbance near Mississippi this evening, which will help to keep us a bit warmer than last night. Overnight lows will fall into the 50s, with mostly cloudy skies sticking around through tomorrow…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Houston County Friends of the Library will host its 17th annual spring book sale. The sale benefits Houston County libraries, raising money for purchasing books and other daily expenses. There will be over 90,000 books from genres like non-fiction to cooking and everything in between. Books range from 0.50 cents to a $1.50. President of the…
Earth Day FestivalEarth Day FestivalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb celebrated Earth Day a little early this year with its annual Earth Day Festival held Wednesday. The event took Place at Tattnall Square Park. More than one hundred people showed up looking to have a good time. Several local organizations were there showcasing animals, plants and food. We spoke with event organizer…
Governors Office of Highway Safety hosts summit to help decrease traffic deathsTraffic DeathsMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has seen an increase in traffic deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. The office hopes its annual traffic summit will help decrease that rate. The summit was held in-person Wednesday for the first time since the pandemic began….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Warner Robins is thinking outside of the “park” when it comes to creating new experiences for residents to enjoy. City leaders are hoping to create a trail system to connect all of the city’s parks. “We’ve got some really great opportunities with low hanging fruit on existing storm water and power easements,”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The history of the Pleasant Hill neighborhood is coming to the Grand Opera House stage. The interactive play, called “Healing a Haunted House,” was created through a year-long process of research and interviews. It takes audience members from the past to the present and also makes them think about the future of Pleasant Hill. It tells…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The chilly conditions we have seen the last two mornings are leaving Middle Georgia today. Today You likely needed a thicker layer out the door this morning than what you would normally wear this time of year. Temperatures plummeted into the upper 30s and lower 40s this morning around the region, bringing what was likely the…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA boys soccer playoffs round of 16 kicked off today with FPD hosting Wesleyan. Sixteen minutes into the first half, a beautiful give and go leads to the Vikings’ only goal of the game. FPD had several chances to score throughout the half but failed to convert. With under six minutes left in the first…
UPDATE: More details about the shooting on Virginia Drive have been released by the Warner Robins Police Department. WRPD says the preliminary investigation revealed a domestic violence incident began with a physical altercation between an 18-year-old female and 35-year-old (to be deceased) man. During the altercation, the 16-year-old son of the 35-year-old used a handgun that was in his possession…
We have been seeing cool conditions across Middle Georgia today, but after a cold night tonight, warm weather will be back for the week. Overnight lows will once again be falling into the 40s and 30s by early Wednesday morning. Dry air will help us warm quickly into the 60s by lunchtime with mid 70s returning by the afternoon. A…
Photo Credit to Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE (April 19) – A man is now in custody in connection to the death of Mandell Damonda McCullough. A Georgia Bureau of Investigation news release says 35-year-old Santavious Louis Roberts, of Sandersville, was arrested Tuesday for malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime….
FileWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s been more than 100 days since Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick took office, and while she’s faced challenges, she’s also accomplished some of the platform she ran on. “We’ve already made progress with making sure our citizens have a voice here at the city by creating four new boards,” Mayor Patrick said. Mayor Patrick…
FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority has lifted its mask mandate after nearly two years following a ruling made by U.S. District Judge Kathryn Mizelle that said travel mask mandates were unlawful. MTA says masks are now optional. MTA driver Jasmine Flemming said she was “shocked” and “amazed” when she heard the news. MTA’s CEO Craig Ross says…
File: April 2022MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— As we move into spring planting season, the South Bibb Recreation center wants to teach you about gardening. The center is hosting its second ‘Southern Lawn and Garden Show’ on Saturday. It’s free to the public. Attendees will learn how to design a flower bed and also have the opportunity to listen to a panel…
Double Homicide in Wilkinson CountyWilkinson CountyGORDON, Georgia(41MNC/WMGT) — Gordon residents are reacting to the deaths of two people killed Monday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation tells us Jordan Lemaster was captured in Florida. He is charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection to the deaths of his aunt and uncle. According to the GBI, the bodies found at the…
Artifacts discovered under the Historic Macon FoundationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Historic Macon Foundation did some digging outside its new location in downtown Macon and found some artifacts. Gary Blackburn, a retired art professor from Mercer University, along with several Historic Macon Foundation members, found pieces of chain links, corroded metals and glass. Members believe the pieces may be remnants…
Photo Credit to Atrium Health NavicentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monday was Tax Day, and Atrium Health Navicent had quite the way of celebrating it. At 5:17 a.m. Atrium Health Navicent welcomed its “Tax Day Baby”– this year, that baby is Prosper Hill. The Hill family received a check for $1,529 to get a head start on saving for Prosper’s future…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Milledgeville Police Department is currently searching for a suspect in connection to a shooting that left a 34 year-old woman in the hospital. According to a release from MPD, Sunday, April 17th, Police responded to West Mitchell Street concerning shots fired around 2:09 a.m. When officers arrived, they found several shell casings in the road…