Church in Warner Robins hosts National Day of Prayer service

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)–  After more than a year of distanced gatherings, people in Warner Robins came together to pray. First United Methodist Church opened its doors for the National Day of Prayer. People of different religions and denominations were welcome to pray for local communities, the state, and the nation. Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms stepped up to the…

‘Phantom Galleries’ showcase art in Poplar Street storefronts

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Eight empty storefronts on Poplar Street in downtown Macon are now home to pieces of art. The storefronts showcase work from more than 10 local artists. The 567 Center for Renewal partnered with StartUp Studios to present the Phantom Galleries. Storefronts between First and Second Streets will have their windows filled with different pieces of artwork. According…

Free yoga at Tattnall Square Park Saturday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A local yoga instructor is giving free yoga classes at Tattnall Square Park this Saturday. Drea Leigh, also known as the Yogi Goddess, is hosting the event. She says she wants to bring awareness and promote a healthy lifestyle through yoga. You can bring the whole family. There will be vendors, bouncy houses, and yoga practices throughout…

Mental Health Pop-up Gym kicks off Mental Health Matters initiative

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Mental Health Matters initiative is kicking off Saturday with a Mental Health Pop-up Gym. Organizers say the pop-ups are a way to introduce mental health to disadvantaged areas. Nancy Cleveland is the executive director and founder of Macon Head Space. She says the Mental Health Pop-up Gym happening Saturday at Filmore Thomas Park is meant to…

Men suspected of Zebulon Road murder arrested

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- 19-year old Divine Elamon Taylor and 19-year old Divinity Elhasaan Taylor of Macon were arrested Thursday morning and are charged with murder. Investigators say they are responsible for killing 23-year old Brandon Washington on April 29th at the Circle K on Zebulon Road. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the U.S. Marshals’ Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force…

Dry air moves in Thursday in Middle Georgia

A cold front is slowly moving through Middle Georgia this evening and will usher in much lower humidity to end the week. Sunshine will warm high temps up to the upper 70’s and low 80’s by the afternoon. Another cold front will be moving through starting Friday morning bringing a reinforcing shot of cool air. This will be limiting our…

Scattered showers and storms return Wednesday

It has been a busy day in the weather center with a line of strong storms moving through Middle Georgia this evening. As the storms move out, we will continue to see showers through the next few hours, but severe weather shouldn’t be an issue overnight. A cold front will (finally) approach during the day Wednesday, bringing more chances for…

Man dies from morning house fire in Bibb County

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is dead following a Tuesday morning house fire in the Payne City area of Bibb County. The fire happened around 10:45am at a home on the corner of Rose Avenue and Green Street. Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones confirms 60-year-old Terry Washington lived at the home. Jones says Washington was home at the…

Forsyth- Monroe Chamber hosts Taco Week

FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— In honor of Cinco de Mayo, the Forsyth-Monroe Chamber is hosting Taco Week. A way of helping bring more people to the area, and highlighting 8 local businesses. Each business has created a unique taco that they will serve their customers. “We are looking forward to the public coming out and visiting these restaurants,” said Rebecca Stone, President/CEO…

City of Perry makes changes to downtown traffic

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The City of Perry is making changes to downtown traffic. The city is removing traffic lights from the following intersections: Carroll Street and Jernigan Street Main Street and Jernigan Street The city did a traffic study on Jernigan street and determined traffic signals aren’t necessary in those areas. Perry Public Works Superintendent, Ansley Fitzner, says residents and…

Restaurant revitalization grant coming to local businesses

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Small Business Administration is making a push to get restaurants back on their feet after closures in the pandemic. Josh Rogers with Newtown Macon, explained that the funding targets businesses that are still behind in their finances. “What they’re looking for with the Restaurant Revitalization Fund is any business who in 2020 after they made all…