It has been a beautiful day in Middle Georgia, which is a nice break considering the severe storms we had Wednesday. Another storm system will approach from the west Friday bringing the potential for severe storms by Friday afternoon. An area of storms ahead of a cold front will be influenced by a warm front, helping to drag in moisture…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Still Life Cocktail Club hosted a St. Patrick’s Day Bash Thursday. It featured live entertainment, food trucks, inflatables, an art gallery and vendors. Owner Carmen Antonio says they wanted to put on a fun St. Patrick’s Day event for everyone to enjoy. “Come down, let’s be Warner Robins strong and participate with our little event,”…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival isn’t the only thing making a return Friday. Perry’s Food Truck Friday is back, too. After Covid canceled several events last year, food truck owners are more than ready for this year’s events. They shared how they’re preparing for Friday night. John Staurulakis is the General Manager and Executive Chef for Orleans…
New Businesses in downtown Macon preparing for the Cherry Blossom FestivalCherry Blossom FestivalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival starts on Friday, and businesses are preparing for the big event that brings more than 100,000 people to the area each year. Several new businesses will get to experience their first festival crowds. One of those businesses is…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Starbase 2.0 is a Department of Defense After School mentoring club that focuses on hands-on, mind-on activities in STEM. Through virtual chats, students are connected with engineers from Amazon and other large companies. Starbase also offers fun activities like Lego robot building. “This is a very needed program for any school, especially our rural areas…
Artist Abraham Abebe painting over vandalized muralMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The artist who painted the Spirit of Macon mural at the Macon Transit Authority is now working to restore it after someone vandalized it earlier this month. Abraham Abebe made an assessment that removing the graffiti would also remove part of the original painting. Abebe said covering the graffiti would…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Society Garden offered Irish foods Thursday including bangers and mash, reubens and green beverages. Due to Covid, the last two years have been difficult to celebrate, but co-owner Brad Evans says the celebrations feel like normal again. “People have felt more comfortable being outside and most of our space is outside, but as I venture…
(41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is currently asking for the public’s help in finding a person in connection with some stolen packages off Cold Creek Parkway. According to the BCSO, it was around Cold Creek Parkway off North Mumford Road on March 15th, that the suspect pictured here stole a package containing red Clarks brand women’s shoes from…
Macon-Bibb County Transit AuthorityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Transit Authority is letting riders aboard the bus for free for 41 days. According to a release from MTA, From Monday, March 21st to Saturday, April 30, Bus fare on all MTA buses will be absolutely free– this includes free for fixed route travel, free for approved paratransit travel. MTA says…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Sandersville Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Thursday, in which nobody was injured. According to a social media post from the Sandersville Fire Department, several firefighters responded to a single dwelling structure fire at a home around 5:50 a.m. on Thursday, March 17th, 2022. The fire took place near Highway 68 North. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Clearer conditions have returned to Middle Georgia following the passing of a storm system. Today It was an extremely foggy start to the day around most of Middle Georgia. A dense fog advisory remained in effect until 10:00 AM EDT, but now we are mainly left with sunny skies. There will be plenty of warmth this…
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in a couple of recent theft cases. First, investigators say this person in the picture above was entering offices on the second floor of Wesleyan College without permission on March 8. They say he took credit and debit cards from an employee’s purse, and used them at Walmart…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tattnall Square Academy running back Yasir Saleem signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Morehouse College. Saleem’s decision to go to Morehouse College is about more than just performing on the field. “The brotherhood. All the great leaders that came out of there, Martin Luther King is just one…
Juan Boone (Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in custody and a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy and K-9 deputy “Gustav” are recovering after a high-speed chase led to a crash Wednesday afternoon on I-75. It happened just after 3:30, according to a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office news release. A deputy tried to stop a vehicle…
Photos: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it has a person of interest in connection to the vandalism of a mural in downtown Macon earlier this month. A mural located outside the Macon Transit Authority was vandalized with black spray paint on or before March 9. Investigators released a surveillance image of the…
Peach County Sheriff reacts to Anitra Gunn Case verdictAnitra GunnFORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Peach County law enforcement is responding to the guilty verdict in the Demarcus Little murder trial. A jury found Little guilty of killing his girlfriend, Fort Valley State University student Anitra Gunn. Peach County Sheriff Terry Deese, says this case impacted many people in the community. He recalls…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened early Tuesday morning. The incident happened on Cherry Avenue near Brentwood Avenue. Deputies say they responded to a call about a person shot. According to the incident report, two people were injured. One victim went to the hospital, and the other was checked out by EMS…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center responds to reportReportDUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a report on several VA hospitals across Georgia. The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center was on of the hospitals listed in the report, citing several issues with the building. According to Manuel Davila, Executive Director of the Medical Center, the building was built in…
Mayor Lester Miller cuts the ribbon on the revitalized Robert Train BuildingMACON, Georgia (41NBC)- Macon-Bibb County along with Bibb County Cooperative Extension opened the revitalized Robert Train building Wednesday. Just outside the Bealls Hill neighborhood, the building will host 4-H programs, community cooking classes and other events. “It’s in a very visible and central location and it’s right next to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative received a grant to raise awareness for the Ocmulgee National Historical Park. The Knight Foundation awarded the $200,000 grant. The money will be used for advertising for the park as it works toward National Park status. Executive Director of the Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative, Seth Clark, says National…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s not everyday kids with disabilities get a day to show off their skills. According to Physical Therapist for Houston County Board of Education, Patti Carriker, the Special Olympics is just the place to do that. “Usually we’re working on activities that help with their educational goals so when we get to come to the Special Olympics….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Commissioners approved more money for a neighborhood food distribution program. At the Macon-Bibb Commission meeting Tuesday night, Commissioners approved using $500,000 for 17 organizations to help feed those in need. Organizations like “U Create Macon”, “Fathers Among Men”, and “The Mentor’s Project” and more are receiving the money. The money comes as groups can use…