Cherry Blossom Festival Street Party returns
Preparations for the 2017 International Cherry Blossom Festival are in full bloom. The festival board announced a couple of new additions to look forward to.
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Peach County High School sends two football players to Troy University
Two football players with a strong connection signed to the same college Wednesday at Peach County High School. "They've been exceptional leaders at this school and in our football program for four years," said Peach County Head Coach Chad Campbell. Sometimes leadership is hard to come by in high school students.
Baseball team could breathe new life into Luther Williams Field
Baseball team could breathe new life into Luther Williams Field
Mary Persons star Malik Herring, four others sign letters of intent
Mary Persons football coach Brian Nelson made it clear Wednesday: this recruiting class is special.
Wesleyan College cancels classes: anti-immigration and hate messages found on campus
Wesleyan College cancels classes: anti-immigration and hate messages found on campus
Pedestrian hit and killed
UPDATE - Officials from the Bibb Bounty Sheriff's Office say 48 year old Michael Dewayne Hughes Sr. was the person who died after being hit by a Jeep. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Coroner, Leon Jones, says, a…
Falcon's Bird Lady taking 500 fans to Houston for Super Bowl LI
'Bird Lady' Carolyn Freeman is gearing up for the game and giving hundreds of Falcons fans the opportunity of a lifetime.
Warner Robins residents hope to find littering fix
Residents on Story Road in Warner Robins are picking up an unwelcome delivery in their yards--other people's garbage. "Garbage is garbage and nobody likes garbage," said Story Road resident Crystal Huber. Huber has a special addition to her household duties.
Man found shot, dead at Warner Robins gun shop
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- When Warner Robins Police were called to Chuck's Gun and Pawn this morning, they found a man in the parking lot who was dead. He had been shot. The police department is investigating to determine exactly…
Macon-Bibb leaders talk SPLOST money at planning retreat
Macon-Bibb County leaders spent day one of their Strategic Planning Retreat talking about Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) money and what projects it has gone toward.
Travel website ranks Macon in top five Best Value Destinations
Macon is rated as the number four best value destination in a recent travel website survey. "The more people I talked to in Macon the more energy...came out of it," said Macon-Bibb Convention and Visitor's Bureau CEO Gary Wheat. The talk of the town is encouraging for the CVB.
Loft spaces downtown to double over next five years
Newtown Macon CEO and President Josh Rogers addressed members of Macon's Rotary Club about his downtown revitalization plan on Monday.
What's Right With Our Schools: 'Milestone of the Day' prepares students for Georgia Milestones
Milestone of the Day strategy prepares students for Georgia Milestones.
Keeping Organized: The Spice Rack
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Any cook knows a good spice can make or break a meal. But is there a case of having too many spices? Andi Willis returns this Monday to give us a few ideas to keep that…
Man with handgun robs Subway in West Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb deputies are looking for a masked man who robbed the Subway on Mercer University Drive last night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the man had a handgun with him when he entered the restaurant around 7:30…
Tree planting ceremony in Conyers honors former 41NBC anchor Taylor Terrell
A special tree planting ceremony was held Friday morning to celebrate the life of one of 41NBC's very own.
State invests $22M for Youth Detention Center in Cadwell
State legislators announced Georgia will invest $22 million dollars into a regional youth detention center in Cadwell.
Marchers join national movement to promote pro-life message in Macon
The signs did the talking for marchers walking through Macon today. The Kolbe Center, which provides family planning services, led a silent pro-life march right through downtown. "Actions do speak louder than words," said Executive Director of The Kolbe Center, Ann Bealle.
Habitat for Humanity launches $1.5M "Bring it Home" campaign
Habitat for Humanity launched its $1.5 million dollar "Bring it Home" campaign on Thursday, pledging to build almost 50 homes in southeast Macon.
MBC ALERT: Saving lives with a text
It's a simple phone alert that could save your life and it's called MBC Alert Macon-Bibb's Emergency Management Agency is encouraging everyone who lives, works or has family in Macon to sign up for it.
Milledgeville looking toward long-term solution for water problems
Milledgeville has faced a lot of problems with its water system in the last year. The latest happened this week. It's just a small bump in the road for drivers now, but for Milledgeville, what's underneath the large metal plate covering the road has been tough to get over.
Byron businesses help South Georgia tornado victims
Byron businesses helping tornado victims in Southern Georgia
Leon Jones collecting cases of water to help tornado victims in Wilcox County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia continues to help those people hit hard by tornadoes that devastated several parts of our state. Bibb county coroner Leon Jones is doing his part to help others. He's collecting cases of water. All the…
B.S. Report: Matt Ryan carries Falcons to Super Bowl
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Students enjoy 'J.A.M session' at St. Joseph's Catholic School
The J.A.M Ensemble visted St. Joseph's Catholic School and gave students a listen to some of the different styles of rhythm with a history lesson on each.
Restaurant Report Card: Scores 1-24
Here are your scores for the week of January 24th, courtesy of the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Griswoldville Park hopes to attract more industry in Jones County
The Griswoldville industrial park in Jones County has just gotten a little more attractive to businesses. One county commissioner is excited about the possibilities. "It's a field of dreams," said District Four Commissioner Daylon Martin.
Butch Trucks, Allman Brothers Band drummer dies at age 69
The Allman Brothers Band drummer and co-founder, Butch Trucks, passed away at the age of 69. According to the band's Facebook page, he died Tuesday night, January 24, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Teams across state meet at Museum of Aviation for robotics competition
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Teams from across Georgia competed in the first round of the LEGO League at the Museum of Aviation on Saturday. STARBASE Robins held the competition, which is an international program that partners robotics with competition.…
Warner Robins church collecting donations for Albany tornado victims
Warner Robins church collecting donations for Albany tornado victims
Better Business Bureau warns against after-storm scammers
The Better Business Bureau wants you to be aware of scammers who may try to take advantage of you after the storm this weekend. CEO Kelvin Collins says there are dishonest workers who will do sub par work to fix your home and leave you to deal with it.
Georgia National Fairground volunteers help aid tornado victims
Organizers at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry are helping residents across Middle Georgia do their part in the relief effort.
Monroe County Fine Arts Center ready to host performers
The stage is set for some big performances in Forsyth at the Monroe County Fine Arts Center. The construction is finally finished. "In our other auditorium they had no dressing room," said Monroe County Schools Assistant Superintendent Jackson Daniel.
Women United launches in Middle Georgia
Women from across Middle Georgia have united to make a difference in the community. United Way held a luncheon to launch their initiative, Women United of Central Georgia.
Students create apps for Navicent Health
Do you ever get lost when visiting a hospital? Or trying to find what to eat and figuring out what's healthy? Those are some of the problems Mercer University and Hutchings Career Center students tried to solve by creating different apps.
Twiggs County schools closed due to water outage
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All Twiggs County Public School facilities are closed Tuesday due to a water outage in Jeffersonville. According to a press release, any student who had already gotten on a school bus will be returned home. Staff…
NWS surveys show 5 tornadoes in Middle Ga., count expected to climb
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has been working hard the past few days and this evening have released the latest findings on some of the tornadoes that moved through Middle Georgia over the weekend. More damage surveys are…
Hartley Elementary hosts 'vocabulary parade' in preparation for Georgia Milestone Test
Hartley Elementary School is getting its students ready for the Georgia Milestone Test.
Wilcox County residents recover after tornado damage
A tornado passed through Wilcox County this weekend and did major damage. "I wasn't here when it hit--I came back about an hour later, and this is what I found," said homeowner Harold Plemons. Cars slowed down as the drove by Monday to see the damage that hit quickly Saturday near Rochelle in Wilcox County.
Fans stock up on Falcons gear after NFC Championship win
After the Atlanta Falcons' win last night, fans wasted no time in hitting the stores for their NFC Championship gear.
Woman arrested after shooting and killing her husband
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is arrested and charged with murder after shooting and killing her husband. Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators say 45-year-old Tenita Shoats shot 43-year-old Vernon Shoats Sr. during an argument Sunday night. Deputies found Shoats Sr. with…
School Closings for January 23, 2017
Wheeler County Schools: School is closed for students; staff should report at 10AM.
Sunday, Round 3 of Severe Weather in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Round 3 of Severe Weather - Sunday, January 22, 2017 The first round of rain we received Saturday afternoon stabilized the atmosphere, leaving Middle Georgia with regular thunderstorms early this morning. Right now, the stronger severe…
Storm hits Warner Robins neighborhood hard causing major damage
Warner Robins, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Severe weather hit the Hidden Creek Estates in Warner Robins near Highway 129. Amanda Rogers lives in the neighborhood, she said, "There were no sirens going off. It started raining really hard and the wind…
Monroe County working to keep hospital open
Monroe County residents will soon be able to vote on whether or not Monroe County Hospital will shut down. County commissioners announced options for the future of the hospital earlier this week at a meeting.
Navicent Health implements flu policy for children visitors
Navicent Health has put its visitor flu policy in place. Children 12 and under won't be allowed to visit patients at the Medical Center, Navicent Health, Medical Center of Peach County and the Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health. It's because children are more likely to catch and spread the flu.
Weekend Storms, Severe Weather Possible in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - It's finally Friday! A rather warm and mostly dry week will be ending on a soggy note. Friday will be a mostly quiet day, weather-wise, with isolated showers in the forecast. Temperatures will stay in the…
Rehoboth Dental Clinic helping smiles across Middle Georgia at reduced cost
Rehoboth Volunteer Dental Clinic is approaching its 7th year serving low income families and its the only one of its kind serving the Middle Georgia Area.
Macon restaurant hosts first ever Middle Georgia Craft Beer Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The first ever Middle Georgia Craft Beer Festival is ready to kick off for the weekend. You can enjoy more than fifty taps worth of different Georgia based breweries' beers. Bearfoot Tavern is hosting it through…
Wheeler Correctional Facility Inmates look to brighten futures
Inmates at the Wheeler Correctional Facility in Alamo are looking forward to their lives after prison. "I have an opportunity for a new start," said future diesel mechanic David Ruiz. Starting up a diesel engine takes lots of different parts.