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Macon LGBTQ+ community hosts second “Pride in Your Park” clean-up event

Volunteers will clean up litter and storm debris at the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park.

June 8, 2023

Andrew Willis,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Pride organization is celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride month by giving back to the community with its 2nd annual “Pride in Your Park” clean-up event. Macon Pride is teaming up with the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park and the Southern Queer Folk Hikes group to foster community connection and environmental stewardship. Volunteers can come out to…

Local health department recognized for public health service

June 8, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Health Department is being recognized for good public health service. The department was named a Healthy People 2030 Champion. The award shows the Macon-Bibb Health Department is committed to the Healthy People 2030 vision of a society where all people can achieve their full potential for health and well-being. Administrator for the Macon-Bibb…

Old Bibb Mill demolished, opens opportunities in East Macon

This is demolition number 536 in Macon's ongoing blight fight.

June 8, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Old Bibb Mill was demolished Thursday, opening doors for economic opportunity in east Macon. The mill represents demolition number 536 in the ongoing blight fight, as Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller hopes this will revitalize the area. The land the old mill was on is right across from the Macon Coliseum. Mayor Miller thinks the demolition…

BS Report: June 8th – The SEC Favorite

Bill Shanks has some choice words about Alabama And LSU being favored over Georgia going into this season.

June 8, 2023

David Tufts,

Bill Shanks has some choice words about Alabama And LSU being favored over Georgia going into this season. Categories: Sports Tags: Alabama, College Football, Georgia Bulldogs, LSU, SEC, UGA

New manufacturing facility to bring jobs to Dublin

June 8, 2023

Haley Janes,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new automotive parts manufacturing facility is on it’s way to Dublin and is bringing plenty of job openings with it. According to a release from Governor Brian Kemp’s office, Woory Industrial Co. Ltd. is establishing a new manufacturing facility in Dublin which is expected to create 130 new jobs and an estimated $18 million in…

Man sentenced to 20 years for 2021 shooting incident

June 8, 2023

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been sentenced to 20 years for an incident in 2021, in which he shot at law enforcement officers. According to a release from District Attorney Anita Howard, 28-year-old Larry Bryant was seen texting and driving in downtown Macon early on January 9th, 2021– A trooper signaled for Bryant to pull over, and he…

BS Report: June 6th – Throw it Again!

There's no love lost between the Braves and the Mets this season and it shows.

June 7, 2023

David Tufts,

There’s no love lost between the Braves and the Mets this season and it shows. Bill Shanks explains how the hate works in the Braves’ favor. Tags: Atlanta Braves, MLB, New York Mets, nl east

31 organizations awarded $860,500 in grants to reduce crime in Macon

The organizations must adhere to the Macon Violence Prevention Program's Strategic Plan of addressing systemic issues with evidence-based solutions.

June 7, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is investing in alternatives to law enforcement as a long-term solution to violent crime. This is the second year the Foundation has awarded grants for faith-based and non-profit organizations to participate in the Macon Violence Prevention, or MVP Program. The Foundation awarded $860,500 worth for grants to thirty-one local organizations…

Suspect takes Apple phones, watches in AT&T Store armed robbery

The incident happened at the AT&T Store located at 1530 Mercer University Drive.

June 7, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man who used a firearm to rob the AT&T Store located at 1530 Mercer University Drive. Deputies say a masked man walked into the store with a firearm around 10:00 Tuesday morning. He went to a secure area of the store, took multiple boxes of Apple phones…

Lifeguard hiring event held to keep Macon pools open

Aquatics Management held a lifeguard hiring and training event Wednesday

June 7, 2023

Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In order to open more pools around Macon-Bibb County this summer, there needs to be more lifeguards. That’s why Aquatics Management held a lifeguard hiring and training event Wednesday at the Macon Memorial Gym. Jack Shields is the account manager with Aquatics Management. He says the company will help keep pools open this summer. “We’re trying…

Permanent fixtures add safety, comfort to Cotton Avenue Plaza

Permanent lighting and seating fixtures have been installed in the newly renovated plaza in downtown Macon Plaza

June 7, 2023

Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Visitors and businesses in downtown Macon are enjoying the newest additions to Cotton Avenue Plaza. The renovated Plaza was first opened to the public in April of this year. Since then, permanent lighting and seating fixtures have been added. Concrete benches installed at the plaza include embedded lighting underneath, so that the Plaza will be brighter…

UPDATE: Man killed in accident on Hartley Bridge Road identified

June 7, 2023

41NBC Web Producer,

(UPDATE: 5:45 p.m) – The driver killed in the accident on Hartley Bridge Road this morning has been identified. According to Deputy Coroner Luanne Stone, his name is Thomas Martin Green of Byron. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the accident is still under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at…

Four arrested for drive-by shooting at Pendleton Homes

June 7, 2023

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Four people have been arrested, three of which are teens, in connection to a drive-by shooting that took place at Pendleton Homes Monday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says that witnesses reported seeing multiple armed people in a faded maroon Chevrolet Lumina, who drove by and began shooting before fleeing the scene. Nobody was harmed…

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Dump truck hit by train

June 7, 2023

41NBC Web Producer,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County Deputies are investigating after a dump truck was struck by a train this morning. According to a post on the sheriff’s office’s social media it happened around 7:30 this morning at Ga Highway 41 South at the Rock Quarry. The driver of the dump truck only suffered minor injuries and refused medical treatment. …

Trucks stolen, money taken from Bolingbroke bank

Employees found someone entered the bank through the wall and took a small amount of money.

June 6, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two incidents that happened early Tuesday morning. The first incident was reported by Michael’s Asphalt Paving Company located next door to United Bank. Two vehicles were reported stolen, a black Ford F550 and a white Isuzu Utility Van. The Ford F550 has been recovered, the Isuzu Utility Van is…

Forest Ranger dies while monitoring Washington County fire

26-year-old Forest Ranger, Shaun Luke Daniel, was treated by emergency responders who were unable to revive him on the scene.

June 6, 2023

Clayton Poulnott,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Georgia Forestry Commission is mourning the loss of a colleague, who suffered a medical emergency on Sunday while monitoring a contained wildfire in Washington County. 26-year-old Forest Ranger, Shaun Luke Daniel, was treated by emergency responders who were unable to revive him on the scene. “We are shocked and saddened at the sudden loss…

2 teens injured in Tindall Fields shooting

Deputies found the injured teens in the 1700 block of Campbell Avenue.

June 6, 2023

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that sent two teens to the hospital. Deputies responded to the Tindall Fields Community around 8:45 Tuesday night. That’s where deputies say they found two males with gunshot wounds in the 1700 block of Campbell Avenue. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a 16-year-old was shot…

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.

June 6, 2023

Andrew Willis,

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

June 6, 2023

Edward Smart,

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.

June 6, 2023

Andrew Willis,

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.

June 6, 2023

Shaaz Peerani,

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.

June 5, 2023

Edward Smart,

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.

June 5, 2023

Andrew Willis,

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.

June 5, 2023

Edward Smart,

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…

Volunteers will clean up litter and storm debris at the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park.

This is demolition number 536 in Macon's ongoing blight fight.

Bill Shanks has some choice words about Alabama And LSU being favored over Georgia going into this season.

There's no love lost between the Braves and the Mets this season and it shows.

The organizations must adhere to the Macon Violence Prevention Program's Strategic Plan of addressing systemic issues with evidence-based solutions.

The incident happened at the AT&T Store located at 1530 Mercer University Drive.

Aquatics Management held a lifeguard hiring and training event Wednesday

Permanent lighting and seating fixtures have been installed in the newly renovated plaza in downtown Macon Plaza

Employees found someone entered the bank through the wall and took a small amount of money.

26-year-old Forest Ranger, Shaun Luke Daniel, was treated by emergency responders who were unable to revive him on the scene.

Deputies found the injured teens in the 1700 block of Campbell Avenue.

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

The new park is located at 823 Lynmore Avenue

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

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

WRPD says the cameras were added for safety.

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

The Macon Volunteer Clinic is celebrating 20 years of service.

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