MACO N, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A beloved former member of the 41NBC team has passed away. According to a social media post from family Wednesday morning, Silas “SiMan” Alexander passed away after his battle with pancreatic cancer. A fellow former coworker from Alexander’s time at 41 reached out and spoke concerning his time here. Alexander was a news director and…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– One of the most loved things about cherry trees is that they all bloom at once during the spring. The Japanese Yoshino Cherry Tree has always been the iconic center piece for the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival here in Macon, and many are wondering when they’re all going to bloom. A release from the Cherry Blossom Festival’s President…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit has arrested two in connection to gun and drug charges during the execution of a narcotics search warrant. According to the BCSO, the warrant was served early Wednesday morning at a residence in the 1200 block of Rocky Creek Road. Investigators arrested 41 year-old Deandre Deshae Williams and…
The MLB is postponing opening day and first two series of the regular season after owners and players fail to agree on labor deal. AMC charging more per ticket for newer movies. The IRS is saying that people should start receiving their refunds this week. The refund averages to $3,536 this year and expects all refunds to be issued within…
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery Tuesday night just after 10:00p.m. at the China Express, located at 1493 Gray Highway. It was reported that the suspect, described as a young male, wearing all black with his face covered, approached an employee at the dumpster in the back of the restaurant. The suspect pulled out a gun and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Board of Regents named former Georgia Governor and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, as Chancellor of the University System of Georgia (USG) on Tuesday. Perdue will begin his duties on April 1. “The Board is excited to work with someone who has both the leadership and executive experience that Gov. Perdue does and who is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Tuesday was National Pancake Day. It’s more than just free pancakes, it helps raise money for local children’s hospitals including the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon. Renee Bryan is the Children’s Miracle Network Director for the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. She says donation days like National Pancake Day help children stay locally for…
A boulder carved by Jacob HutchingsCLINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County recently received a grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for a new park. The park, located in Clinton, will incorporate the history of former slave stone mason Jacob Hutchings. Hutchings was born into slavery in 1831. He learned the art of stone cutting in a patch of…
Bibb County School District changed mask policyBibb County School DistrictMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County School District has made a change to its mask policy. Effective Tuesday, March 1, masks are now optional in all schools. Students, staff and visitors will not be required to wear a mask. Several teachers and students weighed in on the change. Tyler Carpenter, a…
After seeing a few clouds earlier this morning, clear skies helped us warm into the mid 70s across Middle Georgia. Tomorrow will bring a cool start with lows in the upper 30s and low 40s, but highs will once again warm into the 70s. Low humidity will contribute to potentially high fire danger once again tomorrow, so be careful with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday morning, the Otis Redding Foundation announced that there would be a new facility for the arts coming to town soon. According to a press release from the Otis Redding Foundation, a new 9,000 square foot facility, located at Cotton Avenue and Cherry Street, is going to be built as a central destination for youth educational…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 2 suspects and a vehicle that may be connected to them after a theft at the ACE Hardware and Pet Supplies Plus on Forsyth Road. According to a Be On the Look Out (BOLO) notice from the Sheriff’s Office, 2 male suspects stole five to seven 24 pound…
Fat TuesdayFat TuesdayMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you didn’t get the chance to travel to New Orleans for Fat Tuesday, you can celebrate in Macon. Society Garden is hosting a Fat Tuesday event at 6 p.m. Tuesday This is the first time having the event since 2020. Organizers say they got a positive response after holding the event in 2020…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont healthcare is currently conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in order to study the current needs of the communities that it serves. The healthcare company is inviting the public to weigh in on the subject by opening a survey in hopes to better understand local health challenges and identify different health trends within each community. The…
(41NBC/WMGT) — From renovations to move-in day, landlords and tenants have a lot on their plates when renting a new house, but there are a few things both parties can do to ensure a smooth rental process. “I know the rental process can seem daunting to first-time landlords – I’ve been there. But don’t worry – there are a few…
Twitter is reducing it’s visibility for tweets with Russian media attachments. Walmart looks to expand Automated Fulfillment Centers. Sources say that Apple is looking to release an iPad and MacBook hybrid device. Airbnb looks to house 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. Categories: Tech Report, Technology Tags: Jane King, Tech Report, technology
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tuesday morning, Governor Kemp announced a new partnership to deliver fiber broadband to 31,000 underserved businesses and homes in numerous Middle Georgia counties. The partnership will effect a total of 9 counties in middle Georgia, including Crawford, South Houston, Macon, Peach, Taylor counties. Flint Energies and Conexon Connect will be joining forces, with a plan to…
(41NBC/WMGT) — You don’t necessarily need to print out a picture to put it on display in your home or office, that’s what digital picture frames are for! Let’s look at one brand that looks great, and saves you lots of space. If you’re limited on space on your wall or table, but love showing off all of your pictures,…
Defense and cybersecurity stocks are seeing a sharp rise as EU boosts defense spending. Target is raising its starting wage for workers in some positions up to $24. Starting pay will stay at 15 dollars, but some workers will qualify for higher pay. Amazon no longer requires its U.S. warehouse employees to wear face masks in states where local laws…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A ridging pattern is building into the jet stream, bringing high pressure and stable conditions with it. Today We had a few high level clouds move into the region early, allowing for some spectacular sunrises to kick off the month of March. Those clouds will be gone from almost all counties in the area by noon,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, February 21 and Friday, February 25, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to…
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at the Circle K , located at 4001 Northside Dr. The robbery took place just before 10:00pm. Monday night. According to a release from the Sheriff’s Office, three men entered the store armed with handguns and demanded money from the store employees. After taking an undisclosed amount of money the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team rounded out the regular season with three consecutive losses, falling this weekend to Wofford 67 to 74. But now, the regular season goes out the window as the Bears look forward to the Southern Conference Tournament. The Bears finished this season with an overall record of 15 wins and 16 losses…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jeremy Fermin, a two-time Teacher of the Year, announces his campaign for the Houston County Board of Education Post 6, At Large seat. Fermin says his campaign pledge focuses on two primary goals: increasing teacher retention, and being a champion for the social and emotional well-being of everyone within the system. Fermin says he pledges to…