Atlanta Motor Speedway Set To Host First Race Since Revamp
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Atlanta Motor Speedway set to host first race since revamp

Folds of Honor Quiktrip 500 set for Sunday at 3 p.m.
Shaaz Peerani,

HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Atlanta Motor Speedway has gone through its first repave and reconfiguration since 1997, and this weekend, drivers and crew are ready to start their engines. “We’ve been working on this project for six months now. Actually about eight months now,” said Brandon Hutchison, Atlanta Motor Speedway general manager. “To see it come to fruition is something…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon’s Heritage Elementary hosts career day

Heritage Elementary School held a "Careers on Wheels" event on Friday. 
Cameron Branscomb,

Heritage Elementary Students on Careers on Wheels DayMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Heritage Elementary School held a “Careers on Wheels” event on Friday.  The elementary school brought in people from different career fields to show students what they do. Fire fighters, police officers, electricians and workers from other fields brought in their vehicles to show students. “It’s an opportunity for children…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins with wet start

The 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival began Friday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival Ribbon Cutting CeremonyCherry Blossom FestivalMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — The 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival began Friday. Gates were scheduled to open at 11:30 a.m. at Carolyn Crayton Park, but weather conditions kept that from happening. The ribbon cutting ceremony still took place indoors at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Festival organizers and county…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Cherry Blossom Festival introduces new safety measures

The Cherry Blossom Festival has introduced a clear bag policy this year.
Cameron Branscomb,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cherry Blossom Festival has introduced a clear bag policy this year. Festival organizers say anyone without a clear bag will be turned away and asked to return the bag to their car. “We can take the clear bag, look at the one side, flip it over look at the other side, so yes safety measure…

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Bibb County, Cherry Blossom Festival, Local News, WMGT

Pink Pancake Breakfast set for Saturday as Cherry Blossom Festival begins

The annual Pink Pancake Breakfast will take place at Luther Williams Field in Macon on Saturday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Pink Pancake Breakfast kicks off tomorrowPink PancakesMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The annual Pink Pancake Breakfast will take place at Luther Williams Field in Macon on Saturday. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department hosts the event as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The fire department is partnering with the Macon Bacon to add some bacon with those pancakes. Adults pay $5…

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Mom to Mom: Ice Gel

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Today we have a first aid hack that’s going to save you some money — we’re making DIY gel ice packs to help us be better prepared for injuries. The first thing you’re going to need are some reusable Ziploc bags, the reason why is because they’re a little bit more sturdier than the regular Ziploc bag. Plus,…

Morning Business Report: Movie Theatres To Screen Ukrainian Film Across U.s. With Proceeds To Relief Fund
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Morning Business Report: Movie theatres to screen Ukrainian film across U.S. with proceeds to relief fund

Edward Smart,

Amazon closed its $6.5 billion acquisition of the MGM movie and television studio. This gives Amazon Prime the right to all MGM films, including James Bond movies. Today, movie theatres across the country will screen Ukrainian film ‘The Guide’ with proceeds going to relief efforts for Ukraine. States are requiring students to take personal finance courses before they graduate. There…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Severe storms possible for the end of the week

Cecilia Reeves,

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…

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Business, Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Unpublished, WMGT

Warner Robins celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a bash

Still Life Cocktail Club hosted a St. Patrick's Day Bash Thursday.
Ariel Schiller,

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,”…

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Perry’s Food Truck Friday returns for 2022 season

The Cherry Blossom Festival isn't the only thing making a return Friday. Perry's Food Truck Friday is back, too.
Ariel Schiller,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

New businesses in downtown Macon preparing for first Cherry Blossom Festival

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.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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…

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Education, Featured, Houston County, Local News

After School Program introduces Middle Georgia students to STEM

Through virtual chats, students are connected with engineers from Amazon and other large companies.
Cameron Branscomb,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Downtown Macon mural gets repaired after recent vandalism

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.
Cameron Branscomb,

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Society Garden hosts St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

The Society Garden offered Irish foods Thursday including bangers and mash, reubens and green beverages.
Cameron Branscomb,

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…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News

BCSO Looking for porch pirate who stole from Cold Creek Parkway area

Haley Janes,

(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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Travel

MTA offers 41 days of free bus rides

Haley Janes,

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…

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

Sandersville House Fire leaves family displaced

Haley Janes,

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…

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Sunshine is back for St. Patrick’s Day; more severe storms possible tomorrow

Aaron Lowery,

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…

Bs Report: March 16th The Future Without Freddie
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BS Report: March 16th – The Future Without Freddie

Braves fans are recovering from the news that star 1st baseman Freddie Freeman will not be a Brave next year.
David Tufts,

Braves fans are recovering from the news that star 1st baseman Freddie Freeman will not be a Brave next year. Bill Shanks has the story of what lead us here, and what the Braves future without Freddie looks like. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Braves, Freddie Freeman, matt-olson, MLB
Bibb County, Crime, Featured, Local News, WMGT

BCSO needs your help identify suspects in two theft cases

Clayton Poulnott,

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…