The Cherry Blossom Festival may be over, but the view doesn't have to be! You can grow your very own Yoshino Cherry Tree in your back yard. The Cherry Blossom Festival is selling the trees for the discounted price of $10. You can get yours at the festival headquarters on 794 cherry street. They're open from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
A crossing guard was hit by car Thursday morning near Ingram Pye Elementary School. The driver, told Bibb deputies the sun blinded him and didn't see the crossing guard. Witnesses say the driver was going no more than ten miles an hour. The crossing guard was taken to Navicent Health with leg and knee pain.
Homeowners in Laurens County are cleaning up after the big storm. There were some splintered trees in his yard, but Danny Evans has kept himself together. "Got a lot of tree damage," said Evans."We're going to start out small, and gonna get the big trees off the house."
A school crossing guard was hit by a car Thursday morning, just before 8:30 AM, near Ingram Pye Elementary.
RENTZ, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Much of Middle Georgia felt or saw the severe weather, whether it was rain or high winds. Much of the area survived without much destruction. That wasn't the case in Rentz Georgia in Laurens County. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- There are shelters open in Middle Georgia that are in the path of the storm. The following places are open right now: Laurens County Courthouse and Dublin City Hall Bleckley County Courthouse and the Hanger Dooly County…
Staying alert during a storm watch is a priority to maintaining personal safety. If you're not sure what to look and listen for in case of an emergency, Macon-Bibb EMA has you covered.
Storms are still making their way through Middle Georgia. Houston County emergency officials are preparing for severe weather.
The salvation army is open for shelter in Macon. It's located on 2312 Houston Ave.
The Macon-Bibb EMA director has been preparing for the big storms all day. Spencer Hawkins says his biggest resource helps him keep everyone safe.
Houston County School System discusses Title 1 Funding
WARNER, ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) - Robins Air Force base's top leaders informed the community on the latest on the base at the 2017 State of the Base today. Last year, Robins Air Force Base celebrated 75th anniversary and now, "One of…
Macon Bibb Sheriff's department is partnering with Animal Welfare to give some of its inmates a little puppy love.
Macon-Bibb's Public Works department had a little March Madness competition of its own with their annual spring donation drive.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The severe weather threat is prompting closures across Middle Georgia on Wednesday, April 5. Make sure you are weather aware on Wednesday by watching 41NBC, using your severe weather radio, or signing up for weather alerts from…
MACON, GA. (41NBC/WMGT) - The Storm Prediction Center has included much of Middle Georgia in a Moderate Risk for severe storms on Wednesday. This means that scattered to numerous severe storms are expected throughout the day. This system has the…
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Severe weather in Wilkinson County put a man's life in danger. Richard Garrett has one heck of a story to tell. He was at work welding when all of a sudden the J & J Industrial…
The Macon Industrial Authority announced on Monday that this leading company in the nut business will plant its seeds here.
University faculty and staff enjoyed benefit luncheon for Mercer's Habitat for Humanity chapter Monday afternoon at Penfield Hall on campus. Habitat wants to increase awareness for what the Mercer chapter does, and raise money for future habitat houses.
Lawmakers at the capitol recently passed a bill that will allow more Georgians access to medical cannabis.
The severe storm Monday afternoon hit Monroe County hard. It had turned into a weak, driving drizzle, but the reaction to the damage was strong. "I came back out and that tree was down, that tree had fallen," said Mary Persons student Whitney Ray.
MACON, GA. (41NBC/WMGT)- Due to severe weather, Bibb County Schools will be dismissed thirty minutes late today. Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency said officials need proper time to ensure the roads are safe and cleared. It is important for safety purposed…
Damages reported in Middle Georgia
A man was shot at a convenience store in Macon Monday afternoon. Bibb deputies investigating.
MACON, GA. (41NBC/WMGT) - We are continuing to watch a storm system to our west in Alabama this morning. A cold front is firing up showers and storms, some of which may turn severe. There is already a Tornado Watch…
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after his mobile home caught fire in Hancock County Sunday. 21-year-old Natavious Watson was killed in the blaze, which completely destroyed the home at 2120 Hay Barn Lane in Sparta. State fire…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a teen accused of shooting a boy in the head Saturday. 17-year-old Kentrellis Barnes is wanted for criminal attempt to commit murder, aggravated assault and cruelty to children.…
Good Sunday evening! After a great weekend of weather for the end of the Cherry Blossom Festival we are jumping straight into spring severe weather season. Very strong storms are forecast to be in the area tomorrow, mainly by afternoon.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A little over two years ago, the Braves were a mess. They had just finished a disappointing 2014 season. The farm system was in the worst shape it had been in for decades. The future did…
You have probably heard of the "Ice Bucket Challenge", now, the "Sink a Putt Challenge" is spreading through Georgia. It's all for 12-year-old William Thompson, who passed away in January from bacterial meningitis. His family wants to celebrate his life as well as bring awareness to the illness.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Spring training in now winding down, and we are days away from Opening Day – one of the best days on the calendar year. The Braves are so much better now than what they were a…
Houston Medical Center celebrated the 100th birthday of one of its oldest and dearest volunteers.
Macon RBI gets much needed softball equipment
A social media prank could cost 911 centers across the country valuable resources. We all know 911 is a helpful set of digits--and emergencies are no joke. That's why the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office isn't laughing at a social media prank going around.
The Macon Water Authority is preparing for what could be a disaster--the county's water reservoir becoming contaminated.
"If we didn't have this, basically we'd probably be out in the streets, trying to do other things other than trying to think on how to better ourselves," said Sheldrick Calloway. He's applying for a job. Since he doesn't have a computer at home, he relies on the Monroe County Workforce Development Center.
MACON, GA (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning, Middle Georgia. A large low pressure system is currently moving east across the United States. This storm system spawned tornadoes in Texas earlier in the week. The system now has a comma-like structure, indicating…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Multiple police agencies arrested nearly 30 people in a Monroe County meth distribution ring Wednesday. Included in the arrests was Jayna Forbus, "Monroe County's Queen Pin." Investigators conducted traffic stops, search warrants and electronic surveillance on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was shot inside his home on Houston Avenue Wednesday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Billy McElroy heard gunshots hit a window and one of them hit him in the buttocks around…
District Attorney David Cooke, Jr. wants an Animal Cruelty Protocol
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a person shot Wednesday afternoon. Jordan Jenkins, 22, of Macon was shot in the left leg around 2:30 p.m. at an address on Lilly Avenue. According to a news…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A parking change will be occurring at the Cherry Blossom Festival Thursday, after organizers decided to make several adjustments. Beginning at noon, Thursday, March 30th, Central City Park will have first come, first serve parking at…
Commissioner Joe Allen says even though Lizella is a small community, it still needs attention. That's why he's so proud and excited for the potential future of Flint Rock Park.
Some of the most well-known acts have taken stage at the Grand Opera House. "Houdini in his time, who was here several times I think," said Executive Director of The Grand, Gram Slaton. "To Greg Allman who likes to come, the Allman Brothers actually filmed a concert here in 1973."
A park in Fort Valley is getting ready for the spring season by adding something new. "So yeah, we're busy getting everything ready," said Peach County Parks and Recreation Director David Parrish. "And everybody is ready to play some ball."
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Improvements to Rosa Parks Square in Macon were discussed Tuesday evening. A meeting was held at the Government Center in Macon, to get more input from the public and others. HGOR a consultant firm from Atlanta…
The Bibb County jail could soon have new cameras. Macon-Bibb commissioners approved the money for the cameras in a committee meeting Tuesday morning. It will cost $654, 310 which will be funded by the 2017 Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax (SPLOST) bond funds. The jail needs new cameras and software. In fact, some areas don't even have cameras.
If you've been around long enough to have eaten at the Pig 'N Whistle, you know how mouthwatering the food was and you know it's historic value to Macon's music scene.
Several artists, including one from Georgia, are putting sidewalk chalk to good use. Andrew Patrick Henry from Barnesville was in town to paint incredibly detailed murals around downtown Macon. He had help from other artists from across the country.
Macon-Bibb County commissioners decided to table a resolution that would allow Mayor Robert Reichert to look into the operations of the Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare.