MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival Organizers have announced their third major headliner for the 40th Cherry Blossom Festival– RCA Nashville breakthrough artist, Niko Moon. Moon will be performing at Carolyn Crayton Park on the Coca-Cola Entertainment Stage on Saturday, March 26th, 2022 as part of the Nightly Concert Series at the Cherry Blossom Festival. This series will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man broke into Cashman’s Pub on Cherry Street in the early hours of Sunday, but nothing was reported to have been taken. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect in the photos attached after it was reported that he entered the business around 3:00 a.m. on January 23, 2022, by kicking in…
The threat of a ground war between Russia and Ukraine could rattle financial markets in the future– this may cause natural-gas prices to spike and stocks to fall. Department store Kohl’s was offered $9 billion to go private. This would reduce pressures to please the stock market. The FDA approves expansion of antiviral drug used to combat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 sickness….
As COVID-19 continues to spread, the CDC is urging us to step up their game to get the most protection possible. We can do that by getting tested for the virus, and wearing the right face mask. Since they’ve gotten harder to find, we now have another way to track down COVID-19 tests, and you don’t even need to leave…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine will continue to stick around after a chilly but sunny weekend. Today It was a clear and cold morning around Middle Georgia to begin the new week. Temperatures were chilly all weekend with the coldest night of the year so far coming this past Saturday. We quickly dried out from Friday’s rain (and brief winter…
photo courtesy of MGNAccording to a post on the Jones County Sheriff’s Facebook page by Sheriff Butch Reese, Deputy John Kile was on a traffic stop on Highway 11 between Wayside and Round Oak when the driver of the vehicle, 24 year old Zachary Lucas Olivar of Snellville, shot the deputy in the chest and attempted to flee. Kile was…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager. Jorja Ethridge went missing around the Rivoli Rd area just after midnight Sunday morning. She is around 5’8″ inches tall, has brown or blonde hair, and brown eyes. Jorja was last seen wearing a purple sweatshirt and black leggings. She may…
Two men with guns came into the Friendly Gus located at 4845 Ocmulgee East Boulevard. After getting money from the clerk the men fled in a silver Nissan Versa. One of the men is described as wearing a black jogging suit with a hoodie, black paints with white stripes, black face mask, and black and white sneakers. The second is…
47-year-old Kena Jermaine Marshall was wounded by gun fire he was transported to Atrium Health Navicent by ambulance where he later died of his injuries. No one else was reported injured during the incident. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. Categories:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Jeanetta Watson officially moved on from her job as Macon-Bibb County’s Election Supervisor. Her resignation letter says the overwhelming stress of the job took a toll on her mental health. Darius Maynard, Chairman for the Bibb Board of Elections, says Watson felt it was time to move on to new opportunities. “We certainly thank her for her…
Bibb Board approves Greenhouse at Head Elementary SchoolGreenhouseMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Heard Elementary will soon be home to a greenhouse. Bibb County school board members approved the construction Thursday night. The addition will continue to let students get a head start learning about the agriculture industry. Jennifer Wilson is the agriculture teacher at the elementary school and says the student feedback on…
Daryl Von Yokely’s office on Thursday 1/20/22 after vandals broke a window on the left side of the building.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon law firm is cleaning up after a local attorney says his building was vandalized for a third time within six months. Daryl Von Yokely’s law office is located on Vineville Avenue. He says they noticed the most…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Parts of Middle Georgia are under a wither weather advisory beginning Friday night. As temperatures drop, several places are working to keep people out of the cold. Friday marks one month into winter, and with winter comes freezing temperatures. In Macon, the Brookdale Warming Center is opening its doors for people to stay the night and out…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Freezing rain and snow are likely in a handful of Middle Georgia counties tonight. Tonight For those who want winter weather, or in particular, snow, some of you maybe in luck. The northeastern counties in Middle Georgia are most likely to see winter weather tonight with the northernmost most likely to see snow. The majority of…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Museum of Aviation added a C-130 plane to its Century of Flight Exhibit. Built-in Georgia at the Lockheed Martin Plant in Marietta, this C-130A was built originally to carry cargo. For 13 years, this plane carried anything from rations to extra ammunition and supplies until 1970 when the plane was converted from a C-130A to…
A senate bill is headed for senate vote that would prevent tech companies from favoring their own services. Peloton’s warehouse and delivery centers have had their hours cut to 20 per week due to lower demand for exercise equipment. According to a survey from Voyager Digital, 61% of Americans say they are likely to purchase crypto this year. This maintains…
Nearly 9 million people have called in sick due to the Omicron variant early January. This is the highest its been since the pandemic began in March 2020. Some were sick, others didn’t go to work for fear of getting sick. White Castle cancels ‘fine dining’ event for Valentine’s day due to COVID-19. This tradition has occurred since 1991. In…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic stop on Gray Highway led to the arrest of a Florida man for drugs and guns early Tuesday morning. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, a Deputy spotted a car driving down Gray Highway failing to maintain it’s lane, leading the Deputy to conduct a traffic stop. Upon doing so, the Deputy noticed…
UPDATE: The GSP has released new information concerning the wreck. According to the GSP, the vehicle involved in this incident was a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which struck a utility pole with its right side and overturned before coming to a rest. The driver of the Jeep Cherokee has been identified as 48 year-old Fredrick Faulkner of Warner Robins, and…
Making decisions with your significant other can be challenging, especially when it comes to the home. Sometimes couples can’t decide on what they want in a particular room, how they want the yard to look or even what color the walls should be. All of this can lead to frustration and anger when that shouldn’t be the case! Renovating the…
The Braves and the Dawgs football team were the heroes of 2021, now can our Georgia basketball teams step up? The Hawks just lost Cam Reddish, and UGA is struggling under their head coach. Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent discuss what the next steps are for these teams and more, this week. Categories: Sports
Houston County School leaders host a meeting to discuss potential school zone changes. (Photo: Ariel Schiller/41NBC)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County School leaders hosted a meeting Thursday to talk about the proposed school zone changes for several schools in the district. While some parents are concerned about the changes, others are excited. Parent Marcus Lester, who is also the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School Board elected its 2022 calendar year officers at its meeting Thursday night. Dr. Thelma Dillard will serve as president, Dr. Lisa Garrett will serve as vice president and Kristin Hanlon will serve as treasurer. The outgoing 2021 officers are President Daryl Morton, Dr. Dillard as vice president and Dr. Sundra Woodford as…
A casting call for the film “Cave Dweller” is happening at Taste and See Coffee Shop and Gallery in downtown Macon Friday, January 21. You can arrive any time between 3 and 7 p.m. They’re seeking everyone 8 and up to portray themselves, townspeople, real EMTs, real police officers and trick-or-treaters. The film will be filmed in the Savannah area…