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Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital names ambassadors

The Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital named Josiah and Jonas Seabrooks its Children's Miracle Network Champions for Middle Georgia.

March 28, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

Josiah (left) Jonas (middle) standing with their mother Kimberly Seabrooks (Right) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital named Josiah and Jonas Seabrooks its Children’s Miracle Network Champions for Middle Georgia. Josiah and Jonas were born prematurely at the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital eight years ago. While in the NICU, Jonas developed an intestinal disease that…

Perry hosting ‘Spring Cleanup’ next week

If you've been wanting to get rid of some stuff, next week might be the time to do it.

March 28, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’ve been wanting to get rid of some stuff, next week might be the time to do it. The city of Perry is hosting its annual ‘Spring Cleanup’ from April 4-8. Perry residents can leave unwanted items on the curb on normal pick-up days. Items you can leave on the curb include bulk items like:…

Downtown Macon businesses take advantage of Cherry Blossom crowds

The 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival wrapped up Sunday, and businesses were glad to have the extra crowds in town.

March 28, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

New and Old businesses coming to downtown MaconMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival wrapped up Sunday, and businesses were glad to have the extra crowds in town. Sales across downtown were up as tourists flocked to the festival. A Brook Haven Lounge, located on Cherry Street, saw an increase in its night life crowd. Owner Derrin…

Historic Macon acquires home of local architect

Historic Macon has acquired the home of Macon architect Ellamae Ellis League.

March 28, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Historic Macon has acquired the home of Macon architect Ellamae Ellis League. Her home will not only be something for people to enjoy, but it will also help Historic Macon’s mission. Ellamae Ellis League decided to become an architect in the 1920s when that wasn’t something women often did. Georgia Tech was where people went to…

Warming this week ahead of storms

March 28, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

We had a beautiful day across Middle Georgia with plenty of sunshine and highs in the mid 70s. A few clouds will start pushing in across the area early tomorrow as a warm front moves north and brings in additional moisture. Highs will be warming to the upper 70s and low 80s through the day Tuesday with breezy conditions. The…

Bibb School District opens sports medicine lab at Hutchings College and Career Academy

Bibb County high school students can now explore the world of sports medicine with a hands-on lab class.

March 28, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bibb County Schools open New Sports medicine pathway labBibb County Schools open New Sports medicine pathway labMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County high school students can now explore the world of sports medicine with a hands-on lab class. Monday, school leaders and students gathered to cut the ribbon on the newest Sports Medicine Pathway lab at W.S Hutchings College and…

BREAKING: Human remains found near Riggins Mill Road; Investigation is ongoing

March 28, 2022

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones is reporting that skeletal human remains were found in Macon by the intersection of Riggins Mill Road and Weaver Road. Jones tells 41NBC that authorities are still on the scene, and investigating to gather more details. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says that land surveyors discovered what was believed to be…

Laurens County woman found dead in home, investigators rule it a homicide

March 28, 2022

Haley Janes,

EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A welfare check in Laurens County resulted in the discovery of a woman who had been killed. According to a release from the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, a welfare check had been called in concerning a home on Brett Drive on Friday March 25th. Upon arrival, family members entered the home and found 54 year-old…

Warmer conditions are returning to start the week

March 28, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will begin to climb around Middle Georgia after a cool and windy weekend. Today During the evening hours of Sunday some high level clouds moved into much of the Peach State, bringing some locations a pretty sunset. Those same clouds were still overhead for many of us as we began our Monday. Those clouds didn’t…

TECH BYTE: Seabins

March 28, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Trash isn’t something we want in our waterways. Let’s look at how tech is helping to remove tons of garbage from waterways all across the southeast. Seabins are the largest network of litter skimming devices in the world. They’re used in several waterways throughout the southeast. Each one is capable of removing three thousand pounds of debris a…

Cherry Blossom trees are finally blooming

"People were just pressing at the windows looking out at the trees, so that was a lot of fun."

March 26, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Cherry Blossom trees are one of the big draws of the festival. It took some time, but they’re finally blooming. Some people come to the Cherry Blossom Festival for the entertainment, some people come for the food, and some people come to see the beautiful Cherry Blossom trees. Angela is originally from Macon, and says she attends…

Braves World Series Trophy Tour makes a stop in Warner Robins

Braves World Series trophy was displayed at the Little League Southeast Park in Warner Robins.

March 25, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Atlanta Braves have been busy showing off their new hardware. Since February 15, the Braves 2021 World Series Trophy has been on tour and will make 151 total stops, commemorating 151 years of Braves baseball. The stops are in Georgia and most surrounding states, featuring locations in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina and North…

Weekend festival in Macon to honor Little Richard

There will be live music, fun stations for kids, food trucks and local vendors.

March 25, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

Little Richard HouseMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Fourth annual Little Richard Festival is one of several events happening in Macon this weekend. The festival is at Jefferson Long Park on Pursley Street on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be live music, fun stations for kids, food trucks and local vendors. Robert Banks, Administrator of the Little Richard…

Mercer organization to host fundraising event for the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital

The event scheduled for Saturday, Bearathon Dance Marathon, is the biggest event of the year.

March 25, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Mercer University hosts biggest fundraiser event to help the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s HospitalBeverly Knight Olson Children’s HospitalMACON, Georgia(41 NBC/WMGT)— The organization known as the MU Miracle at Mercer University, hopes to reach its fundraising goal of $100,000 this weekend. MU Miracle raises money for the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. The event scheduled for Saturday, Bearathon Dance Marathon, is…

Boys and Girls Club hosts women’s leadership brunch

The goal was to talk about the importance of mentorship as leaders.

March 25, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Boys and Girls Club hosts women’s leadership brunchWomen’s Leadership BrunchMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia held its first ever women’s leadership brunch at Yollah’s on Friday, bringing together women in several leadership roles in Macon. The goal was to talk about the importance of mentorship as leaders. There were several key note speakers, including District Attorney…

Blustery conditions to bring a fire weather threat this weekend

March 25, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Strong winds and sunshine are taking over Georgia in the wake of the most recent cold front. Today The sunshine is back for everyone in Middle Georgia as the cold front is finally completely gone. A few clouds have filled in this afternoon, but there is no threat of rain from those. Our highs today will…

Tech Report: Hundreds Of Companies Under Cyberattacks, Apple Is Developing New Hardware.

Tech Report: Hundreds of companies under cyberattacks, Apple developing new hardware

March 25, 2022

Tyvonte' Maxwell,

Hundreds of companies are victims to cyberattacks by Russian nationals. Facial recognition technology is being used to put names to dead soldiers in Ukraine. A new hardware development is being formed at Apple. Shindig announces the release of Watercooler. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: apple, Russian, Ukraine, Watercooler

Morning Business Report: Gas prices could add an additional $2,000 per year to household budgets

March 25, 2022

Edward Smart,

Recent analyst noted there could be an additional $2,000 towards household budgets due to increasing gas prices. Disney employees are urging the company to stay politically neutral. This would ban teaching on matters of sexual orientation and gender identity until after the third grade. Darden restaurants, which operates Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse, says they are undergoing staffing issues, driver…

Houston County Habitat for Humanity receives $1 million donation

“They gave 436 million to Habitat International and its 84 affiliates. So we were one of the affiliates chosen."

March 25, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Houston County Habitat For Humanity can now help more families gain access to affordable housing thanks to author and philanthropist, Mackenzie Scott. Scott also has a four percent stake in Amazon following a divorce from founder Jeff Bezos. Houston Habitats Executive Director, Bill Goggin, says the million dollars they received is part of a bigger donation….

Agaciro Hosts Its First Fundraising Event At Mercer University

Agaciro hosts first fundraising event at Mercer University

Agaciro is a non-profit organization that helps empower seamstresses in Rwanda by establishing new markets for its handmade bags.

March 25, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With it being March, it seemed fitting for Agaciro to host a March Madness-themed fundraising event at Mercer. Agaciro is a non-profit organization that helps empower seamstresses in Rwanda by establishing new markets for its handmade bags. The event included several carnival-type games, competitions for gift cards, an area for attendees to watch March Madness games,…

Douglass Theatre premieres documentary about founder

The documentary encapsulates the life of Charles Henry Douglass, founder of the theatre and Macon's first black millionaire.

March 24, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s a documentary 100 years in the making! The Douglass Theatre premiered the film ”Mr. Douglass’s Theatre”. It was made as part of their 100th anniversary celebration. The theatre held a reception for crew and cast before the screening of the documentary. The documentary encapsulates the life of Charles Henry Douglass. He’s not only the founder of…

FPD baseball downs Howard Huskies in mercy rule

The Vikings torched the Huskies in a four-inning game.

March 24, 2022

Shaaz Peerani,

FPDMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The First Presbyterian Day School hosted the Howard Huskies on Thursday. Howard got off to a fast start scoring two runs in the first inning on an error and a wild pickoff throw. However, that would be the only runs the Huskies earn all game. The Vikings tied it up in the bottom of the first…

MGRL adds new library to help expand services

It's called the Library Without Walls or 'WOW'.

March 24, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Middle Georgia Regional Library held a ribbon cutting for a new library on Thursday. It’s called the Library Without Walls or ‘WOW’. The new vehicle helps expand library services in Baldwin, Crawford, Jones, Macon, Twiggs and Wilkinson counties. Friends of the Mary Vinson Memorial Library also donated a book bike to provide library services to undeserved…

Staying cool and breezy through the weekend

March 24, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

Showers have been lingering across parts of Middle Georgia this evening, but we will start clearing overnight. Clear skies will be sticking around through the weekend as several cold fronts clip the area. This means it will be staying breezy through the weekend and temps will be a bit cooler than normal. Winds will be gusting up to 30…

The Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital named Josiah and Jonas Seabrooks its Children's Miracle Network Champions for Middle Georgia.

If you've been wanting to get rid of some stuff, next week might be the time to do it.

The 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival wrapped up Sunday, and businesses were glad to have the extra crowds in town.

Historic Macon has acquired the home of Macon architect Ellamae Ellis League.

Bibb County high school students can now explore the world of sports medicine with a hands-on lab class.

"People were just pressing at the windows looking out at the trees, so that was a lot of fun."

Braves World Series trophy was displayed at the Little League Southeast Park in Warner Robins.

There will be live music, fun stations for kids, food trucks and local vendors.

The event scheduled for Saturday, Bearathon Dance Marathon, is the biggest event of the year.

The goal was to talk about the importance of mentorship as leaders.

“They gave 436 million to Habitat International and its 84 affiliates. So we were one of the affiliates chosen."

Agaciro is a non-profit organization that helps empower seamstresses in Rwanda by establishing new markets for its handmade bags.

The documentary encapsulates the life of Charles Henry Douglass, founder of the theatre and Macon's first black millionaire.

The Vikings torched the Huskies in a four-inning game.

It's called the Library Without Walls or 'WOW'.

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