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Macon-Bibb County, River Edge unveil tiny cottages for homeless and mental health support

New East Macon tiny cottages offer hope and housing for those facing homelessness and mental health challenges

June 21, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County and River Edge Behavioral Health hosted an open house ceremony and tour of the Tiny Cottages of Macon on Friday. The newly-completed homes in East Macon will offer a second chance to those in the area who are homeless or suffer from mental health or substance abuse disabilities. River Edge partnered…

Thousands of Macon families benefit from Atrium Health Navicent’s food distribution event

Atrium Health Navicent and partners distribute 120,000 pounds of fresh produce to Macon-Bibb County residents

June 21, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thousands of families in Macon-Bibb County were able to take home fresh fruits and vegetables, thanks to a massive food distribution event organized by Atrium Health Navicent, along with their partners, on Friday. The drive-thru event, held on Eisenhower Parkway, saw a big turnout, with cars lining up for hours as families came to receive their…

UPDATE: Deputies identify man who drowned in Ocmulgee River while attempting to rescue children

33-year-old Billy Scott Carter was pronounced dead at the scene. All children were unharmed.

June 21, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

FileUPDATE (9:45 p.m.) – Bibb County deputies reported a second drowning in the Ocmulgee River Friday night. UPDATE (4:15 p.m.) – Bibb County deputies identified the man who drowned on Friday as 33-year-old Billy Scott Carter. His family has been notified. ORIGINAL STORY (3:12 p.m.): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 33-year-old man drowned in the Ocmulgee River on Friday afternoon…

Lady Tee’s Cakes n’ More celebrates grand opening in Sandersville

"I traveled city to city selling cakes and wanting everybody to try my desserts, and people loved them," owner Catina Dixon said.

June 21, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lady Tee’s Cakes n’ More celebrated its grand opening on Friday. The new bakery, located at 132 East Church Street in Sandersville, offers a variety of sweets and more items. Owner Catina Dixon gave an emotional speech, talking about how her mother was her inspiration, how baking is her passion and how she…

Garland Warren Missing Poster Roberta City Park June 17 2024

UPDATE: Missing man Garland Warren’s vehicle located

The search continues for 82-year old Garland Warren, who was last seen Monday, June 10.

June 21, 2024

Tucker Sargent, Godfrey Hall, Monica Diaz-Meek,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)UPDATE (6/21/24): The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office located Garland Warren’s vehicle at Dollar General on North McDonough Rd. Deputies say he may have a small dog with him. Warren may have left the area traveling on foot with the small dog. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a shirt with stripes. Anyone with information can…

Macon Faith Strong to host Family and Leadership Summit

The event will be August 1 at the Robert F. Hatcher Sr. Conference Center at Middle Georgia State University.

June 21, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Faith Strong is hosting the Family and Leadership Summit, which is open to everyone. Pastor Dawn Hodges says Macon Faith Strong is a non-profit that helps build community through partnerships. Their mission is to establish entities and create new opportunities so individuals can live better lives. The Family and Leadership Summit will have five areas…

‘Know Your Rights’: A seminar to help parents navigate Bibb County Juvenile Justice System

Parents learn what to do if their child becomes involved with the Bibb County Juvenile Justice System.

June 21, 2024

Denise Turner,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Parents with children in the criminal system, this upcoming seminar could give you some tools you can use to navigate the juvenile justice system to better help your child. On Saturday, United Way of Central Georgia through its’ Community School’s United Initiative is hosting a seminar called, “Know Your Rights.” Parents will learn about topics like:…

Tropical Moisture for the weekend

June 21, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! An area of low pressure developing off the eastern coast of Georgia will increase rain chances to finish the week. Aside from the likelihood of storms, highs will reach the mid-90s in the afternoons, with northeast winds at 6-12 mph, gusting over 17 mph. Humidity will also rise as the low-pressure…

Bacon Lose Back To Back To The Flamingos

Bacon lose back to back against the Flamingos

The Macon Bacon (7-15) lost on the road 11-1 to the Florence Flamingos (15-8)

June 21, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

FLORENCE, South Carolina – (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon lost their 15th game of the season tonight on the road in Florence to the Flamingos 11-1. This is back to back losses to Florence on back to back nights. The Bacon lost 6-5 on Wednesday night at Luther Williams Field. The Bacon come back home Friday night to face the Blowfish…

Bibb County Board of Education approves FY 2025 budget with raises for teachers, staff

FY 2025 budget prioritizes literacy, readiness and school improvement initiatives

June 20, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Board of Education approved the final adoption of the Superintendent’s FY 2025 Recommended Budget on Thursday. The budget, which supports priorities such as literacy, readiness, engagement, capacity, retention, and school improvement, aims to address key areas for the upcoming school year, according to the district’s “Board Brief.” Raises for teachers and staff “A…

Outside Studios to host new play at Douglass Theatre

The award winning stage play, Secrets, will be at the Douglass Theatre.

June 20, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The award winning stage play, Secrets, will be at the Douglass Theatre for two weekends in June. Amanda Niqole, producer, says this play is for couples or for people who are single. The play explores the dynamics of relationships and the struggles couples face. Wallace Demarria, lead in Secrets, says the play is about a couple…

Appling Middle School hosts Flight Summer Camp Career Fest

Guest mentors, representing 36 different careers, spoke with students at Peter G. Appling Middle School.

June 20, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – About 200 middle school students in Bibb County attended the Flight Summer Camp Career Fest on Thursday. Guest mentors, representing 36 different careers, spoke with students at Peter G. Appling Middle School. The students learned about how the mentors got into their fields, obstacles they faced along the way and more. Dominique Nichols,…

Jack in the Box to open five new restaurants in Macon market

41NBC News spoke with the Vice President of Francise Development at Jack in the Box.

June 20, 2024

Fiona King,

Courtesy: Jack in the BoxMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fast food chain restaurant Jack in the Box is set to open five restaurants in the Macon market. The move comes as part of the company’s expansion into the state of Georgia, with plans to open a total of 15 restaurants across the state. Jack in the Box, headquartered in San Diego,…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrest suspects connected with commercial burglary

The suspects were charged with felony second degree burglary.

June 20, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit arrested two men in connection to a burglary that occurred Thursday afternoon. Deputies passed Houston Grocery located at 4315 Houston Avenue and noticed a white passenger vehicle backed in at the side of the closed business. One of the men was removing property from inside the business, then loading…

Piedmont Macon Cancer Survivor Paintings 6 20 2024

Museum of Arts and Sciences hosts paintings by Piedmont Cancer Patients

"I'm always excited when the little invite comes in the mail," said Tina Luichinger.

June 20, 2024

Godfrey Hall,

(Photo Credit: Godfrey Hall/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New paintings were put on display in the lobby of the Museum of Arts and Sciences. The exhibit was created in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Month and the artwork was made by survivors who took Piedmont Macon’s Creative Healing Class. According to a news release, the free class is offered every other…

American Elegance Pageant accepting applications

No pageant experience is required to enter and contestants must be 18 or older.

June 20, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Elegance Pageant is accepting applications for the upcoming 26th Annual National Pageant. Ashley Rodgers, Ms. Elegance International 2023-24, says this event is about inclusivity and encourages others to participate. Rodgers says that the pageant world helped her feel confident and find her voice. The American Elegance Pageant is November 7-10 at Crowne Plaza Hotel…

Rain odds begin to climb Friday

June 20, 2024

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An area of low pressure trying to organize off the eastern coast of Florida will elevate rain chances to finish the week. This Evening Scattered clouds from the afternoon will largely clear out this evening as temperatures hang in the lower 90s and 80s. It will be the coolest night of the week, however, as temperatures…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in Rush Fitness burglary

48-year-old Russell Brent Harrison is charged with felony second-degree burglary after deputies say he fled the scene with stolen money.

June 20, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Russell Harrison (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested a suspect Wednesday in connection with the burglary of Rush Fitness, located at 310 Sixth Street. A call came in to the Macon Bibb Emergency-911 Center just before 1:30 a.m., Wednesday, reporting an unknown male inside the business. Deputies responded to the scene after…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office looking for suspect in attempted commercial robbery

The attempted robbery took place on June 20 at Family Dollar.

June 20, 2024

Monica Diaz-Meek,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted commercial robbery that happened at Family Dollar in Macon Thursday morning. According to deputies, a masked male subject entered the store, located at 2584 Rocky Creek Road, just after 11:30 a.m. and brandished a firearm. The store clerks fled from the masked male and escaped the store,…

The first day of summer will be hot

June 20, 2024

Chris Denmark,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! Happy Summer solstice! The summer solstice in Middle Georgia, occurring on June 20, 2024 at 4:50 p.m., marks the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. Today we will see mostly sunny skies with highs in the low 90s. A tropical airmass will be in play for…

HIGHLIGHTS: Bacon lose a close one at home to the Flamingos

The Macon Bacon (7-14) lose 6-5 to the Florence Flamingos (14-8)

June 19, 2024

Justin Dierkes,

MACON, Georgia – (41NBC/WMGT) – After winning four straight games, the Macon Bacon (7-14) lost to the Florence Flamingos (14-8) by a final score of 6-5. After going up 5-3 in the Bottom 8th, Flamingos grabbed three runs in the Top 9th to win the game. The Bacon head to Florence to play the Flamingos Thursday night at 7 p.m….

UPDATE: Crews continue battle against fire at Midway Straw Company in Johnson County

Community rallies as firefighters fight massive hay bale fire in Johnson County

June 19, 2024

Tucker Sargent,

Photos: Sandersville Fire DepartmentUPDATE (11 p.m.) — Firefighters are still on the scene of a fire at Midway Straw Company on Highway 319 in Johnson County, which has been burning since around 7 a.m. Wednesday. Johnson County EMA Director Shawn Wombles confirmed late Wednesday night that the fire is still burning at its point of origin. “We’re still monitoring it,”…

Macon Mental Health Matters launches initiative to address adverse childhood experiences

New survey aims to improve mental health by understanding community trauma

June 19, 2024

Fiona King,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters has launched a new initiative aimed at addressing “Adverse Childhood Experiences” (ACEs), which recognizes that childhood experiences, whether positive or negative, play a significant role in shaping individuals’ lives. It’s part of the organization’s effort to make Macon the most mentally healthy city in Georgia, ACEs can include a wide range of…

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: What you can do to avoid bites this summer

The Georgia Department of Public Health encourages practices that keep mosquitoes away from your yard as it is the most effective way to reduce the risk of contracting disease.

June 19, 2024

Taylor Gilchrist,

(Photo Credit: Taylor Gilchrist/41NBC)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – June 16-22 is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week in the United States. Michael Hokanson, the Public Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Public Health’s North Central Health District, outlined ways to prevent attracting mosquitos around the home. “While you’re going around your yard and your house, look for any areas where mosquitoes…

New East Macon tiny cottages offer hope and housing for those facing homelessness and mental health challenges

Atrium Health Navicent and partners distribute 120,000 pounds of fresh produce to Macon-Bibb County residents

33-year-old Billy Scott Carter was pronounced dead at the scene. All children were unharmed.

"I traveled city to city selling cakes and wanting everybody to try my desserts, and people loved them," owner Catina Dixon said.

The search continues for 82-year old Garland Warren, who was last seen Monday, June 10.

The event will be August 1 at the Robert F. Hatcher Sr. Conference Center at Middle Georgia State University.

Parents learn what to do if their child becomes involved with the Bibb County Juvenile Justice System.

The Macon Bacon (7-15) lost on the road 11-1 to the Florence Flamingos (15-8)

FY 2025 budget prioritizes literacy, readiness and school improvement initiatives

The award winning stage play, Secrets, will be at the Douglass Theatre.

Guest mentors, representing 36 different careers, spoke with students at Peter G. Appling Middle School.

41NBC News spoke with the Vice President of Francise Development at Jack in the Box.

The suspects were charged with felony second degree burglary.

"I'm always excited when the little invite comes in the mail," said Tina Luichinger.

No pageant experience is required to enter and contestants must be 18 or older.

48-year-old Russell Brent Harrison is charged with felony second-degree burglary after deputies say he fled the scene with stolen money.

The attempted robbery took place on June 20 at Family Dollar.

The Macon Bacon (7-14) lose 6-5 to the Florence Flamingos (14-8)

Community rallies as firefighters fight massive hay bale fire in Johnson County

New survey aims to improve mental health by understanding community trauma

The Georgia Department of Public Health encourages practices that keep mosquitoes away from your yard as it is the most effective way to reduce the risk of contracting disease.

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