MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- With many covid restrictions easing up, more people are traveling. In an effort to bring more tourists to Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp announced a grant aimed at helping tourism recover from the pandemic. The grant is worth two million dollars, and Visit Macon was just one of many centers to receive the grant totaling $38,000. Visit Macon says…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Warner Robins Noon Optimist Club held its first in person meeting since the beginning of the pandemic to honor local law enforcement. Just like many other organizations, the Warner Robins Noon Optimist Club spent the last year meeting virtually. Thursday’s meeting was held at Ole Times on Watson Boulevard. Club president Rodney Mines says it…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Students have returned to in person classes at Miller-Motte College, and staff says they’re excited. After transitioning to online last March due to the pandemic, students had to learn at a quicker pace from home. To welcome students back, the college held a block party. Food and drinks were served as students enjoyed music and games. Rhonda Evans…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 35th annual Georgia Peach Festival kicks off this weekend in Peach County. The annual event attracts more than 5,000 visitors, including church groups, senior groups and charter bus tours. The Georgia tradition is a shared festival between the cities of Fort Valley and Byron. And it is home to the world’s largest peach cobbler….
The Braves are down a power hitter following the arrest of outfielder Marcell Ozuna. What are the options for the Braves, should Ozuna miss the rest of the season? Bill Shanks breaks it down this week. Categories: Sports
Rain and storms stayed just outside of the Middle Georgia area today, but we likely won’t be quite as lucky with dry weather as we head into the weekend. Highs tomorrow will be warming to the low 90’s and upper 80’s with scattered showers starting to pop up during the afternoon. A cold front to our west will eventually be…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )— The Perry Police Department says the Saturday night shooting at May Days on the Midway involved a stolen gun. Captain Heath Dykes says two people got into an argument near the clock tower, and then someone pulled out a gun and fired it several times. He says the recovered gun was stolen out of Pulaski County….
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perry will soon be home to new loft apartments and a restaurant. Meredith Lockerman says she noticed the empty lot on Commerce Street and thought something unique should go there. A year and a half later, she had the idea for what will be known as The Commodore. Lockerman and her husband visit downtown Macon for…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms, city and county leaders and residents gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of a new sports complex. According to Mayor Toms, the sports complex has taken a few years to complete, but the wait was worth it. He says the new facility will…
A warm front will be lifting into the area overnight/tomorrow, bringing in more humid air and warmer temperatures. Highs Wednesday will be topping out in the upper 80’s with a chance for some isolated showers, mainly east of I-75. By Thursday more widespread shower and thunderstorms will be popping up in a generally summer-like fashion. Humidity will be increasing through…
Jones wanted to help her aging dogs and decided to look into aquatics. So she learned about water works and water massage for dogs, then went through training and decided to offer the service to Middle Georgians. “There hasn’t been one in this area, so it just seemed like the perfect thing to do,” Jones said. “Because I know my…
Georgia State Patrol reports 17-year-old Austin “AJ” McCullars was a passenger in an EZ-Go Slingshot vehicle. The incident report states the vehicle was traveling east on Sportsman Club Road around 7:20 Sunday evening. The vehicle ran off the road and hit a tree, causing both McCullars and the driver to be ejected. The 54-year-old driver was transported to Atrium Health…
Where according to her family, prince received a mysterious call. That eventually lead Prince to leave the restaurant unexpectedly. After not hearing from Prince for 24 hours, the family decided to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Where Sheriff Joel Cochran says they than, began investigating the call. “She received a call from a male acquaintance, and had a consensual…
A total of 14 named storms is considered average, based on a 30-year average. Parameters used to forecast a hurricane season are looking favorable for a sixth consecutive above-normal season. Of the 13-20 named storms in NOAA’s outlook, 6-10 are expected to become hurricanes with 3-5 of those being major hurricanes, category 3 or stronger. While Middle Georgia will not…
Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 24 and Friday, May 28, 2021.
The swimming area at Claystone Park at Lake Tobesofkee will be closed Saturday, May 29, after a routine test by Macon Water Authority showed an “unacceptable level” of E. Coli bacteria.
Just two of Macon-Bibb’s six pools will open Saturday due to a lifeguard shortage.
The missions will phase out the JSTARS mission.
More people on the road can lead to more car accidents.
Rain and storms are pushing into Middle Georgia this evening ahead of a cold front that will be bringing some big changes to our forecast. The front will be stalling over our area overnight, but pushing out quickly through the day Saturday. Behind this front it will be breezy and cooler, with lower humidity rushing in by Saturday night. Winds…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins honors two young ladies giving back to the community and representing the International City in the Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition. Mayor Randy Toms presented a proclamation and ceremonious keys to the city to Miss Warner Robins Olivia McMillan and Miss Warner Robins Outstanding Teen Remelie Heide. A ceremony took place…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former employee at the Milledgeville Youth Development Campus is in jail on sexual assault charges. According to a Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) news release, arrest warrants were issued for 53-year-old Lorenda Williamson of Gray, on May 13th. Williamson worked as a mental health counselor at the Milledgeville Youth Development Campus. According to an…
There were lot of ups and downs this week for Atlanta sports fans. The Hawks suffer a loss against the Knicks after winning in their first playoff meeting. Marcell Ozuna is out for the Braves after injuring his wrist. And it’s only a matter of time before the Falcons officially part ways with Julio Jones. Why can’t we catch a…
The high pressure ridge that has taken over Middle Georgia for the past week has finally broken down and we finally have some rain on the way. Friday, a cold front will begin approaching the area, ushering in increased humidity and a chance for showers and thunderstorms by Friday night. Severe storms are not expected, but if the line comes…