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  Bibb Schools Supt. reveals plans for $100M+ in federal stimulus funding
  
  Bibb County Tucker Sargent - April 9, 2021 0
  
  Bibb County Schools Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones was the special guest Friday night at Macon Masters, a new flagship series at the Grand Opera House featuring speakers who are Middle Georgia leaders.
  
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  Pavement project to cause lane closure on I-75 in Bibb, Monroe Counties
  
  Bibb County Clayton Poulnott - April 9, 2021 0
  
  Crews will be evaluating the pavement on I-75 south from the I-475 junction to Arkwright Road in Macon.
  
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  Daybreak Center receives $24K+ donation
  
  Bibb County Peyton Lewis - April 9, 2021 0
  
  Subaru of Macon has donated $24,715 to Daybreak.
  
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  Governor Kemp stops in Vienna to promote farm industry, signs two bills into law
  
  Dooly County Shelby Coates - April 9, 2021 0
  
  VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Governor Brian Kemp spent the day in Southwest Georgia signing two new bills into law and promoting the state's farm...
  
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  Showers and strong storms to impact Saturday plans
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - April 9, 2021 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Our unsettled weather pattern will continue into the weekend as a few strong storms are possible Saturday. WHAT: An approaching weather system will...
  
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  Scattered storms return Friday
  
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  A few showers popped up in Middle Georgia this afternoon thanks to a weak front pushing through. Tomorrow will be another day with scattered storms...
  
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  Rain, storms return Thursday
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - April 8, 2021 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- A few strong to potentially severe storms will be possible today through Saturday as we enter an active weather pattern. TODAY. Clouds will...
  
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  Strong storms possible Thursday
  
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  Warming up and staying dry
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - April 6, 2021 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- High pressure is moving away but we stay sunny and warm this afternoon. TODAY. Sunshine continues across Middle Georgia this afternoon as temperatures...
  
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  Staying warm, dry Tuesday
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - April 5, 2021 0
  
  High pressure has been keeping skies clear and temps cool over the weekend, but as high pressure slips south, our forecast will be changing. Highs...
  
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  Warm and dry to start new work week
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - April 5, 2021 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- High pressure will hang on for one final day as temperatures climb towards the 80's. TODAY. Under a sunny sky temperatures will warm...
  
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  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you want a job that hits it out of the park, the Macon Bacon might be the place for...
  
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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

Friday’s Cherry Blossom Festival events canceled

Lizbeth Gutierrez - March 26, 2021 0

The Cherry Blossom Festival festivities on Third Street and Carolyn Crayton Park were canceled Friday.

Bibb County

Fire Department, Macon Bacon to provide second round of pink pancakes

Lizbeth Gutierrez - March 25, 2021 0

The first pancake breakfast brought in over 500 people last weekend.

Bibb County

Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off with ribbon cutting ceremony

Ariel Schiller - March 19, 2021 0

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Cherry Blossom Festival is back after the pandemic canceled it last year. Organizers say this is the one you don't...

Bibb County

Macon Bacon partners with Bibb County Fire for Pink Pancake Breakfasts

Ariel Schiller - March 17, 2021 0

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The pink pancake breakfasts are adding bacon to the mix -- Macon Bacon. This year, you can add bacon with your pink...

Bibb County

Macon businesses excited for Cherry Blossom Festival’s return

Lizbeth Gutierrez - March 2, 2021 0

The Cherry Blossom Festival returns in 2021 after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19.

Bibb County

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...

Bibb County

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...

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...

Sports

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.

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