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  Thursday will be cold and breezy, but dry
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - January 27, 2021 0
  
  A cold front is passing through Middle Georgia this evening, bringing an end to the rain...finally. In place of the rain we will be seeing...
  
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  UPDATE: Man dies after being hit on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
  
  Bibb County Tucker Sargent - January 27, 2021 0
  
  The Bibb County Sheriff's Office reports the victim died due to his injuries. The name of the victim will be released once next of kin has been notified.
  
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  Two Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies terminated
  
  Bibb County Clayton Poulnott - January 27, 2021 0
  
  The terminations stem from an incident that occurred on July 22, 2020.
  
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  Tubman Museum names Young executive director
  
  Bibb County Tucker Sargent - January 27, 2021 0
  
  The Tubman African American Museum Board of Trustees unanimously confirmed Harold Young as the museum's executive director last week.
  
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  Dry, cooler days to end work week
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - January 28, 2021 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Rain has moved out and won't return until the weekend for our area. TODAY. We are finally going to see a dry afternoon!...
  
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  Thursday will be cold and breezy, but dry
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - January 27, 2021 0
  
  A cold front is passing through Middle Georgia this evening, bringing an end to the rain...finally. In place of the rain we will be seeing...
  
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  Rain to move out as drier air moves in
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - January 27, 2021 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- After a wet start to the week we will begin to clear out and dry out tomorrow. TODAY. Temperatures will warm into the...
  
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  Rain hangs around ahead of a cool down
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - January 26, 2021 0
  
  It has been a day of rain and storms in Middle Georgia with some areas seeing over 2" of rain. More rain is on the...
  
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  ‘Extremely dangerous’ tornado blasts Alabama town leaving at least 1 dead
  
  Across the Nation 41NBC Web Producer - January 26, 2021 0
  
  (AccuWeather Global Weather Center)– A large and dangerous tornado struck a northern suburb of Birmingham late Monday night under the cover of darkness, leaving...
  
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  1 dead, at least 17 injured after tornado rips Alabama town
  
  Across the Nation 41NBC Web Producer - January 26, 2021 0
  
  (CNN) At least one person is dead after a powerful tornado ripped through the Birmingham, Alabama area leaving significant damage. ...
  
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  Strong storms possible Tuesday
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - January 26, 2021 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Morning showers and thunderstorms will have the potential to be strong with more storms possible by the afternoon. TODAY. Heavy rain, damaging winds,...
  
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  Storms return Tuesday
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - January 25, 2021 0
  
  A line of storms is working its way across the southeast tonight, already eliciting a few tornado warnings in Mississippi. While we are closely monitoring...
  
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  BS Report: January 27th
  
  Sports David Tufts - January 27, 2021 0
  
  The passing of the legend Hank Aaron is being felt all across the world of sports. Bill Shanks shares his memories of 'Hammerin' Hank',...
  
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  Middle Georgia remembers Hank Aaron
  
  Bibb County Peyton Lewis - January 22, 2021 0
  
  "Hammerin' Hank" is most known for beating Babe Ruth's record of home runs with 715.
  
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  Hank Aaron, baseball’s one-time home run king, dies at 86
  
  Across the Nation 41NBC Web Producer - January 22, 2021 0
  
  ATLANTA, Georgia (AP/NBC News) — The baseball great and one-time home run king Hank Aaron has died. The Atlanta Braves said he died peacefully...
  
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  Rant and Rave: January 7th
  
  Sports David Tufts - January 7, 2021 0
  
  Have the Hawks hit a slump after starting their season hot? Who should the Falcons tap for their next head coach? Will the Mets...
  
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  BS Report: January 6th
  
  Sports David Tufts - January 7, 2021 0
  
  The hunt is on for the Falcons. They need new head coach and GM, and there are some good candidates to choose from. Bill...
  
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  BS Report: January 1st
  
  Sports David Tufts - January 1, 2021 0
  
  Bill Shanks has some predictions for Georgia sports in 2021. Which teams will break the curse this year?
  
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  Warner Robins beats Cartersville 62-28 for GHSA 5A title
  
  High School Sports Tucker Sargent - December 30, 2020 0
  
  The Warner Robins football team beat Cartersville 62-28 at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium Wednesday to win the school's fifth state football title and first since 2004.
  
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  The End Zone: Scores and highlights from the semifinals
  
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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.

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International Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Macon in 2021

Kirby Williamson - January 4, 2021 0

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The International Cherry Blossom Festival returns as the Pinkest Party on Earth. President & CEO Stacy Moore of the Macon, Georgia...

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Cherry Blossom Festival names new Marketing and Events Manager

Shelby Coates - October 9, 2020 0

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The International Cherry Blossom Festival has a new Marketing and Events Manager. President and CEO Stacy Moore announced that Macon...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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