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  Javian Mosley left Westside two months ago to finish his senior season at Florida State University schools.
  
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Cherry Blossom Festival

The 2019 Cherry Blossom Festival will be from March 22- March 31, 2019. The festival will take place in Downtown Macon. For all the latest news and information for the festival, stay with 41NBC/WMGT or visit the Official Cherry Blossom Wesbsite.

Bibb County

Macon-Bibb commissioners consider renaming Central City Park to honor Carolyn Crayton

Tanya Modersitzki - June 1, 2020 0

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Central City Park may soon get a new name, honoring the Cherry Blossom Festival founder -- Carolyn Crayton. "I can hardly...

Bibb County

Cherry Blossom Festival organizers offer virtual experience

Tanya Modersitzki - March 27, 2020 0

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - This time of year, downtown Macon is usually packed for the "Pinkest Party on Earth." However, due to event...

Bibb County

Cherry Blossom Festival announces two headliner concerts

Shelby Coates - February 7, 2020 0

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon’s International Cherry Blossom Festival announces two headliners and new programming developments for the 39th Festival. New this year, The Pinkest...

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Georgia Doom coach previews Saturday’s season opener

Tucker Sargent - March 27, 2019 0

The Georgia Doom, Middle Georgia's arena football team, opens their second season this weekend.

Bibb County

Cherry Blossom Festival’s “Third Street Festivities” underway

Amber Lake - March 26, 2019 0

With the cherry blossoms in full bloom, and the beautiful springtime weather, celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival is a must.

Bibb County

Ronald McDonald representing local charity in Cherry Blossom parade

Amanda Corna - March 23, 2019 0

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – It's that time of year once again when the when the pinkest party on earth returns, the International Cherry Blossom...

Bibb County

Live: The 2019 International Cherry Blossom Festival

Amanda Corna - March 22, 2019 0

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The 2019 International Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off in Macon Friday. 41NBC News Anchor Amanda Corna was live at the...

Bibb County

Daybreak Interview – It’s all about the International Cherry Blossom Festival

Amanda Corna - March 22, 2019 0

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon kicks off today! Over the next 10 days, festival goers can enjoy tons...

Bibb County

Final preparations underway for ‘Pinkest Party on Earth’

Amber Lake - March 20, 2019 0

The 'Pinkest Party on Earth' starts Friday, and event specialists are almost finished setting everything up.

Bibb County

Central City Park cleans up for Cherry Blossom Festival

Amber Lake - March 18, 2019 0

The entrance to Central City Park has undergone a makeover. Macon's annual Cherry Blossom Festival, which draws thousands, starts this week.

Bibb County

Wesleyan College and Visit Macon team up to show live views of cherry blossoms

Kirby Williamson - March 7, 2019 0

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon, Georgia is the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. Wesleyan College and Visit Macon plan to share those blossoms...

Bibb County

Macon-Bibb hosts 2018 Georgia State Golden Glove Tournament

Joi Dukes - March 25, 2018 0

Cherry Blossom organizers traded in their gardening gloves for golden gloves this weekend at the 2018 Georgia State Golden Glove Boxing Tournament in Macon.

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