Children in Bibb County can receive free meals during summer break

The meals are provided by the Bibb County School District's "Seamless Summer Option" Program at 11 designated schools and 42 community sites.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – School meals provide a valuable source of nutrition for children who experience food insecurity. In Bibb County, children can still access those meals during summer break through the Bibb County School District’s Seamless Summer Option Program. The federally funded program provides free breakfast and lunch during the summer months to children up to age 18. The…

New Macon park honors local leader

The new park is located at 823 Lynmore Avenue

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s a new park in Macon, and it’s named after the late Frankie Everett Lewis. Macon-Bibb County chose to name the park in her honor because of the contributions she made over 30 years. “She played a vital role in making sure the communication lines stayed open between this community and the county so that this…

Museum of Aviation STEM summer camps incorporate more technology at lower price

The Summer Camp Series offers 36 workshops in subjects like coding, web design, robotics and flight simulation.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Museum of Aviation is integrating more technology into its National STEM Academy Summer Camp Series, and keeping costs low for parents – thanks to support from donors. More than 500 students are registered to attend thirty-six different camps as part of the Museum’s six week program. Students between 1st and 10th grade will…

A pair of sailors from Middle Georgia are headed to the 2023 Special Olympics World Games

The 2023 Special Olympics World Games will be held in Berlin, Germany from June 17-25.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Approximately 7,000 Special Olympics athletes from around 170 countries will gather in Berlin, Germany, to compete in 24 sports at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games. Out of the 167 athletes, coaches, and chaperones representing the USA, two individuals will hail from Middle Georgia. “The U.S. is only sending two sailing teams total. So it’s a…

New school zone cameras active in Warner Robins

WRPD says the cameras were added for safety.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New speed cameras are now active near Warner Robins schools.  The Warner Robins Police Department says there is a problem with speeding in school zones, and this is a way to prevent it going forward. Interim Chief of Police Wayne Fisher says the decision was made to keep everyone safe. “The goal is to reduce…

“Give With Grace” provides household essentials to elderly, disabled in Vienna

Loretta Walters founded the program in 2017 after recovering from a brain tumor that left her temporarily unable to care for herself.

  VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One Vienna resident is providing household essentials to those in need, and she’s asking for your help. Loretta Walters founded the “Give With Grace” program in 2017. She started the program after recovering from a brain tumor which temporarily left her unable to care for herself. She said after being cared for by someone else,…

Local clinic offers free service to Macon community

The Macon Volunteer Clinic is celebrating 20 years of service.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Volunteer Clinic is celebrating 20 years of providing free service to the Macon community. The clinic provides continuous care for those that are un-insured. Executive Director Nancy White says this community deserves affordable healthcare. “It is a reflection on the values of this community that for 20 continuous years we’ve been providing a free…

Forsyth man arrested for home burglary

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested in Monroe County in connection to a burglary in progress at a home on Lassiter Road. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, a call came in on Sunday in reference to a burglary in progress in which a male subject was reported to have entered the home, taken several items, and…

Macon Bacon fall on Opening Night

Bacon start the season 1-1.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Macon Bacon suffered a decisive 13-4 defeat at the hands of the Lexington County Blowfish in their home opener. The Bacon had previously started their season on a positive note, securing a 3-1 victory on the road against the Florence Flamingos. Carrying that momentum into their home opener, the Bacon took an early 1-0 lead in…

Plenty of heat on deck for first weekend of June

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s around Middle Georgia over the weekend. Tonight Mostly clear and calm conditions should stick with the region overnight tonight and into tomorrow morning. The moon overhead is nearly full and viewers should have an easy time seeing it. Winds will largely blow out of the east-northeast…

Speed cameras to go live near Warner Robins schools

The cameras will take photos of license plates of any vehicle going 11 mph or over the posted limit.

Warner Robins Police Department adding moveable cameras throughout the cityMovable CamerasWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Warner Robins Police Department announces the initial 45 day warning period for speed cameras near schools is over. The department says there are speed cameras placed at Warner Robins High School, Lake Joy Elementary and Primary, Northside High School and Huntington Middle School. According to…

Georgia Farm Service Agency steps up amid changing weather patterns, labor shortages in agriculture

Changing weather patterns are having a big impact on Georgia’s crops, and the Farm Service Agency wants farmers to know how they can get help.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Changing weather patterns are having a big impact on Georgia’s crops, and the Farm Service Agency wants farmers to know how they can get help. Agriculture is a big part of Georgia’s economy. How big? According to Arthur Tripp, Executive Director of the Georgia Farm Service Agency (FSA), one in seven jobs in the state is related…

Truth in the Word Ministries Bible Institute celebrates 25 graduates in Warner Robins

25 students are preparing to graduate from the Christ-centered teaching ministry, Truth in the Word Ministries Bible Institute

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 25 students are preparing to graduate from the Christ-centered teaching ministry, Truth in the Word Ministries Bible Institute. The institution, which provides degrees in biblical study, theology and philosophy, is hosting a gala event Friday night to honor the students’ commitment and academic achievements over the past year. “I’m very excited about the students,” founder…

Bibb deputies searching for man wanted in connection with May 29 aggravated assault

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who deputies call a person of interest in connection with an aggravated assault that happened on May 29.

Quintez Brantley (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who deputies call a person of interest in connection with an aggravated assault that happened on May 29.. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says 22-year-old Quintez Brantley is wanted for “several counts” of aggravated assault stemming from an incident…

Tech Byte: Apple Music and Maps have new features for concert goers

In today’s Tech Byte, a look at how Apple Maps and Music are connecting live music lovers with new venues and artists. Whether you’re looking for new venues to check out, or what to expect at your next concert, you’ll love their newest features. Maps now has more than 40 new guides put together by Apple Music editors. They feature…

Morning Business Report: Most FDA approved Alzheimer’s medication will be covered by Medicare

FDA approved drugs for Alzheimer’s will likely be covered by Medicare. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services say they will require physicians to collect data on how well the drugs perform in the real world. Two new Alzheimer’s drugs are currently available, but only to patients who are enrolled in clinical trials.  U.S. factory activity shrank for a seventh…

Approximately 1,400 athletes attend Mercer football’s Raise the Bar Mega Camp

Over 90 universities were represented at the camp.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Approximately 1,400 high school, junior college and transfer student-athletes from various regions of the country converged at Mercer University for the Raise the Bar Mega Camp, with a collective goal to seize one opportunity that could propel them to the next level of their football careers. “I think it’s great to come to these camps. You get…

12-year-old killed in ATV accident in Washington County

A 12-year-old boy is dead and another child is injured after an ATV accident in Washington County.

(UPDATE 9:20 P.M.) – According to Georgia State Patrol, troopers responded to crash involving an ATV on Riddleville Mount Moriah Road around 2:45 Thursday afternoon. They say the 12-year-old driver left the road and overturned. The passenger, another 12-year-old, was ejected and the ATV overturned on him. He was pronounced dead on scene. The driver was taken to the medical…

State leaders tout success for Georgia business following 2023 Legislative Session

State leaders are boasting about business in Georgia. That was the big news from Bibb County delegates during a community discussion on the 2023 Legislative Session.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State leaders are boasting about business in Georgia. That was the big news from Bibb County delegates during a community discussion on the 2023 Legislative Session. The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce hosted its Good Morning Macon Panel, during which Bibb county delegates addressed recent legislative decisions made during the Georgia General Assembly’s 2023 Legislative Session. …

Middle Georgia health officials urge sun safety this summer to mitigate skin cancer risk

As summer temperatures rise, health officials from Community Health Works and Piedmont Medical Center urge Middle Georgia residents to protect their skin from excessive sun exposure and tanning beds, both of which can significantly increase the risk of skin cancer.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As summer temperatures rise, health officials from Community Health Works and Piedmont Medical Center urge Middle Georgia residents to protect their skin from excessive sun exposure and tanning beds, both of which can significantly increase the risk of skin cancer. “In moderation, a little bit is good, that is how you get your vitamin D,” Shelby…

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful secures $10,000 grant to add 25 new trees to MLK Boulevard by summer’s end

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) has secured a $10,000 grant from Keep America Beautiful to add 25 maple and cherry trees along Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, from Hazel to Hawthorne streets.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) has secured a $10,000 grant from Keep America Beautiful to add 25 maple and cherry trees along Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, from Hazel to Hawthorne streets. “The lower area closer to downtown, there are plenty of trees and greenery, and so we wanted to mimic what’s currently already in place downtown…