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  Storms likely Saturday in Middle Georgia
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - October 23, 2020 0
  
  Most of us saw a beautiful if warm Friday in Middle Georgia. Highs warmed to the mid 80's in Macon (10 degrees above normal...
  
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  Carl Vinson Medical Center gets thermal cameras
  
  Health Jatrissa Wooten - October 23, 2020 0
  
  The cameras will alert staff to anyone coming in the building with a temperature of above 100 degrees.
  
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  Bibb County School District honors late Macon principal, teacher
  
  Bibb County Jatrissa Wooten - October 23, 2020 0
  
  8th grade athlete, Nicholas Woodford, says he's excited to attend a new school.
  
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  Glow Balloon Tour visits Perry
  
  Houston County Peyton Lewis - October 23, 2020 0
  
  The Georgia National Fairgrounds geared up for the South Georgia Balloon Festival this weekend.
  
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  Storms likely Saturday in Middle Georgia
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - October 23, 2020 0
  
  Most of us saw a beautiful if warm Friday in Middle Georgia. Highs warmed to the mid 80's in Macon (10 degrees above normal...
  
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  Scattered showers possible Friday in Middle GA
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - October 22, 2020 0
  
  No big changes on the way to the forecast for Middle Georgia to end the week (sorry if you were looking for last weekends'...
  
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  Scattered showers return Thursday to Middle Georgia
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - October 21, 2020 0
  
  We saw a few showers and even thunderstorms today across Middle Georgia, and we expect a few more as we head into the rest...
  
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  Unsettled weather to continue through weekend
  
  Weather Dalton Mullinax - October 21, 2020 0
  
  MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Rain returns to Middle Georgia today as an unsettled weather pattern keeps rain chances in the forecast through the weekend. TODAY. Under a...
  
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  Warm weather sticks around with a few showers Wednesday
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - October 20, 2020 0
  
  We have another day with highs in the 80's on the way tomorrow...and the rest of the week. An increase in tropical moisture will...
  
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  A warm week is on the way for Middle Georgia
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - October 19, 2020 0
  
  After a nice fall weekend (if you didn't cheer for any sports teams from Georgia) we have started our warm up for the week. Today...
  
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  Tropical Storm Epsilon likely to strengthen further before eyeing Bermuda
  
  Around the World 41NBC Web Producer - October 19, 2020 0
  
  With Epsilon developing and another system possibly in the offing later this week, this season is rapidly closing in on the record of 28 named storms set in 2005 -- the only other year to use the Greek alphabet to name storms.
  
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  Fall weather moves in for the weekend
  
  Local News Cecilia Reeves - October 16, 2020 0
  
  A cold front that moved across the southeast today has brought clearing and cool temperatures to Middle GA. Overnight our temperatures will fall to the...
  
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  Okay, let's face it. After getting all our hopes up, the Braves won't be going to the World Series. But, Bill Shanks manages to...
  
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  Macon Bacon unveils 2021 baseball schedule
  
  Local News Montezz Allen - October 20, 2020 0
  
  The Macon Bacon released their 2021 baseball schedule Tuesday afternoon. The Bacon will play 53 games, including 44 games against the Coast Plain League.
  
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  Middle Georgia high school coaching legend Robert Davis dies at 77
  
  High School Sports Montezz Allen - October 15, 2020 0
  
  WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia has lost a high school football coaching legend. Robert Davis, one of Middle Georgia's winningest coaches, passed away...
  
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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

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...

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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...

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