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Another round of strong to severe storms by early morning
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Unsettled weather pattern continues through Friday morning; however, we will see a lull in the active pattern for your Thursday evening. Energy does not start to lift back into the region until around midnight and into the early morning commute. Thunderstorm complex number one has pushed out across the region, but […]
UPDATE: Highway 49 in Byron is open again after ‘major fuel spill’
UPDATE – (8:03 P.M.): According to the Byron Police Department Facebook page, Highway 49 is open again. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A “major fuel spill” Thursday afternoon led to the closure of Highway 49 at I-75 in Byron. The Byron Police Department made the announcement...
Three women arrested after high-speed chase from Macon to Roberta ends with crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A high-speed chase Friday that began in Macon and ended in Roberta led to the arrest of three women suspected in a series of thefts across Middle Georgia and metro Atlanta. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the pursuit started on Eisenhower Parkway with...
Crawford County Prepares for First Ever Final Four Appearance in Program History
ROBERTA, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crawford County Eagles baseball team has been preparing for their first ever GHSA Class A D-I Final Four matchup ever in program history. After graduating eight seniors and finishing last season with the most regular season wins in school history, Crawford County’s...
After disastrous 2023, a ‘bumper’ crop of Georgia peaches is coming
In the 130 years Lawton Pearson's family has been growing peaches in Middle Georgia, few harvests have been as disappointing as last year's, when his crop - and most others in the state - were almost entirely wiped out by two March cold snaps. Trees covered with quarter-sized fruit and...
Lehrman collects win No. 700 as Heritage tops Manchester
Heritage head baseball coach Dean Lehrman collected his 700th career win as the Patriots took down Manchester on Friday night 4-2. The Locker Room: High School Baseball (5/10) The Norwell, Bishop Dwenger and Heritage baseball teams all picked up important victories on the diamond on Friday night.
Howard Sophomore Isaiah Respert Wins ‘Most Positive Student Athlete’ Award in Football Category
MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – Last week, Howard Sophomore Isaiah Respert won the ‘Most Positive Student Athlete’ award in the Football category. The award comes from coaches and teachers nominating student athletes, who they think exemplify the most positive student athlete they know. Respert was honored...
Bridge construction and SR 190 over Norfolk Souther RR set to close on May 13
TALBOT COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) – The Georgia Department of Transportation is notifying motorists traveling in Talbot County that a road closure at SR 190 over Norfolk Southern RR along with a detour route is scheduled for May 13. GDOT says the closure is for a bridge replacement on SR 190 and that the project should […]
Baseball Game Preview: Crawford County Heads Out
Crawford County has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Clarksville Generals at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Clarksville took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Crawford County, who comes in off a win.
Lakeland Lanier County’s initial push dashes Ellaville Schley County’s hopes
Lakeland Lanier County grabbed a quick lead then had to fight to retain its advantage before securing a 10-9 win against Ellaville Schley County on May 6 in Georgia baseball.
People enjoy the over 40 year tradition of the Battle of Byron Festival
BYRON, Ga. — Since 1979, downtown Byron has become the heart of friendly competition, good food, and quality time for their annual Battle of Byron festival. Trey Barton came to compete in the mud volleyball tournament. It's his first time coming to the Battle of Byron Festival. He says his friends told him about it and he knew he had to participate for the "money prize."
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