Skies are clearing this evening and temperatures will be falling quickly tonight as lows fall to the mid 20s. Tomorrow brings another sunny day to the area as temps warm into the mid 50s, with much calmer winds than today. By Wednesday we will be seeing high pressure pushing east, and clouds returning to Middle Georgia by the evening. High…
MLK Breakfast served at the Tubman MuseumMLK BreakfastMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Community broke bread together Monday as they celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Tubman Museum partnered with the MLK Committee to host the 31st annual breakfast. This year, however, was a little different. People sat in their car to listen in while breakfast was delivered to them….
MTS Mural nearing completionMacon Transit AuthorityMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’ve driven past the Macon Transit Authority lately, you may have noticed all the colorful paint. That’s because artist Abraham Abebe is adding the finishing touches to MTA’s newest mural. The artwork is being created to showcase Macon’s unity, according to Abebe. It’s taken him 20 days to complete it….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Genesis Joy House shelter is giving away free diapers for families in need. Genesis Joy House is a shelter for homeless female veterans started by CEO Margaret Flowers in 2011. The shelter can currently house seven people. Every year on MLK Day, the shelter looks to provide a service to the community, because that’s what…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — The Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae chapter, along with Bird Lady Cares Inc., collected shoes Monday to help people in Haiti. The groups also collected canned food for Loaves and Fishes Ministry. People who donated received a brisket sandwich. We spoke with the Atlanta Falcons Bird Lady, Carolyn Freeman, about what it means to host this…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – People across the nation are honoring TV legend Betty White by giving to animals in need, and shelters in Middle Georgia are seeing the benefits. Monday would have been Betty White’s 100 birthday. To celebrate her and her love for animals, shelters across Middle Georgia have been hosting fundraisers in her name. A Betty White Challenge…
Macon-Bibb County hosts annual MLK EventMLK J.r.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb joined the nation in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday. The MLK Jr. Commission held its annual MLK Assembly to remember Dr. King’s life. Several dozen people were there speaking about what the day means to them. Many of them quoted Dr. King…
Marchers at the Warner Robins MLK marchWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County NAACP chapter held a march in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick was in attendance. Mayor Patrick, the first woman and African-American to be elected as the city’s mayor, spoke about the importance of recognizing MLK’s work. “His courage and boldness…
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Shots fired in a subdivision on Holmes Cannery Road brought deputies and investigators to look for suspects on Sunday evening. A social media post from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office says deputies are currently searching for several suspects behind multiple shootings in the Washington County area. Sunday evening, deputies responded to Saras Road concerning a shots…
UPDATE: The suspect arrested in this incident is Dan McNeeley, who is facing charges including theft, fleeing an officer, traffic offenses, battery, cruelty to children, DUI, and more. MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Baldwin County Deputy was involved in a car wreck while attempting to pull over a a suspect for a traffic stop in response to a 911 call…
Accenture’s 15th annual Fjord Trends reports 5 major changes that businesses and employees should adapt to as society evolves. Trends like immediate information and self-care are following this list as a way to promote better workplace conditions. Americans are ending abundant thinking with concerns over supply chain issues effecting the environment. Metaverse has gotten a lot of attention in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A storm system that brought parts of Georgia snow this weekend is leaving Middle Georgia with cold conditions. Today Monday will be spent clearing out from the storm system over the weekend. The first half of the day will see cloud cover slowly clear as temperatures heat up into the mid 40s. The wind will be…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) Two Washington County teens are facing charges after a weekend shooting. According to a post on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, deputies were called to the 500 block of Irwin Avenue where a 16 year old male victim was found shot in the back. The victim was taken to the hospital and is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) A teen is in jail and a man in the hospital after a shooting on First Street and Arch Street just before 4:30 p.m Saturday. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office a 53-year-old male and 16-year-old juvenile got into an argument near First Street and Arch Street. During the argument the Juvenile pulled…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck in the chest by a bullet Friday night while riding in a car his mother was driving. It happened near the intersection of West Napier Avenue and Mumford Road just after 10 o’clock. Investigators say the child’s mother, a 22-year-old Macon woman, was driving a Lexus…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Brookdale Resource Center is seeking volunteers this weekend as cold weather moves in. The center is asking for help in two shifts: 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. and 12 a.m. to 7 a.m. It needs at least five people for each team, but it can be more. Security will be provided. If you would like…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff deputies arrested a teenager Friday morning for entering automobiles, and are looking for two others. Deputies responded to the Park at Northside Apartments on Northside Drive around 2 a.m. after receiving a call for 3 people entering autos. When deputies arrived on scene, the suspects ran off leading deputies on a foot chase. …
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man accused of stealing a car from a gas station was taken into custody Friday morning. The incident happened at the Citgo Gas Station on Pio Nono Avenue just before 8 a.m. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the victim was sitting in his truck, when 46-year-old Joseph Wilson opened up the door of…
Mostly cloudy skies are slowly moving in across the southeast this evening ahead of our next big storm system. Temperatures during the day will be warming to the upper 50s and low 60s even with cloudy skies in place. By Saturday evening showers, including heavy rain, will be pushing into the area (making for some great sleeping weather). Temperatures overnight…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Power crews are already gearing up for what could be a busy weekend. Power outages are expected across the state starting Saturday night and into Sunday. Georgia Power advises Georgians to prepare emergency kits now with extra food, water and blankets in case of any power outages. “If you see tree limbs on power lines,…
Captain William Thompson speaking to the students at Georgia Military CollegeMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College is honoring Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. Captain William Thompson, a civil rights activist and author, spoke to students on Friday. Captain Thompson grew up in Orange County, South Carolina and faced battles growing up…
Madyson Hatchings painting Roomscape with ShadowMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Arts Alliance is currently presenting its exhibit “Drawn to Macon.” The exhibit highlights artist from around the globe. Madyson Hatcher, a Macon native, is one of the artists with a piece on display. Hatcher is a sophomore art major at the University of Georgia. She says she wants people…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More residents opposing the planned Brightmark plastics recycling facility are publicly speaking against the project. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller officially withdrew his support last week in a letter he sent to the Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority. Residents in a group called “No Brightmark in Bibb” are thankful Mayor Miller withdrew his support. Peg Jones, a group member…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in Baldwin, Washington, and Hancock Counties are bracing for the potential impact of Winter Storm Izzy. 41NBC Daybreak meteorologist Aaron Lowery has been tracking the storm this week and believes some parts of Middle Georgia will see a small impact. “I’m not thinking we’re going to see much winter weather at all in Middle Georgia,”…