Perry Police Adacemy
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Perry Police Department offers ‘Citizens Police Academy’ to learn about public safety

Participants can learn about different roles in the department, take a firearm safety course, tour the Police Department and meet city officials.
Andrew Willis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Residents of Houston County can learn how the Perry Police Department serves the community during its “Citizens Police Academy” beginning next Monday. The twelve week program offers an inside look at the responsibilities and challenges of local law enforcement. Participants can learn about different roles in the department, as well as meet city officials like the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

District Attorney’s Office hopes to help more youth in Macon

The 3rd annual Changing the Face of Justice Day took place on Friday.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – District Attorney Anita Howard celebrated the 3rd Annual Changing the Face of Justice Day on Friday.  She spoke about the progress in Macon since last year and her intentions to help mitigate crime and youth trauma. Sarah Schanck, Site Coordinator of the Macon Family Justice Center, believes the DA’s Office wants to make a difference in…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office rolling out new fleet for patrol

The 58 car fleet of 2022 Ford Explorers will come equipped with new features.
Andrew Willis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out a new fleet, and deputies say the new cars are already boosting morale. The Sheriff’s Office unveiled nine fully outfitted patrol cars from the fleet of 58 new 2022 Ford Explorers. The vehicles are equipped with new features to make deputies’ jobs easier.  According to Special Projects Major…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Bike Walk Macon looks to unify neighborhoods

Bike Walk Macon will choose four streets to host events.
Edward Smart,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is starting “Play Streets Macon.” This allows neighbors to nominate their streets to be closed off to traffic for a day, and families can participate in outdoor activities. Inspired by Open Streets Macon, “Play Streets Macon” helps residents enjoy recreational activities on their own street. “So its just a day of a really…

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Entertainment, Featured, Local News

2nd annual memorial pageant to honor local law enforcement

The second annual Miss MS16 Pageant is happening Saturday June 17th
Shelby Coates,

CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A pageant in support of law enforcement was so successful, a Middle Georgia community is holding it again. The second annual Miss MS16 Pageant is a non-profit event in memory of Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Michael Sangster. Lt. Sangster was a son, brother and father who was diagnosed with stage four melanoma skin cancer in…

Ocmulgee Mounds
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Health, Local News, Medical

Local health department recognized for public health service

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Old Bibb Mill demolished, opens opportunities in East Macon

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

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.
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

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Man sentenced to 20 years for 2021 shooting incident

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!

BS Report: June 6th – Throw it Again!

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

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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.
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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Lifeguard hiring event held to keep Macon pools open

Aquatics Management held a lifeguard hiring and training event Wednesday
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…

Cotton Ave Plaza Update
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

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
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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Man killed in accident on Hartley Bridge Road identified

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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Four arrested for drive-by shooting at Pendleton Homes

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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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Dump truck hit by train

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. …
Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Trucks stolen, money taken from Bolingbroke bank

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

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Featured, Local News, Washington County

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.
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…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

2 teens injured in Tindall Fields shooting

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

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Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News

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.
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…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

New Macon park honors local leader

The new park is located at 823 Lynmore Avenue
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…