MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is suing Macon Inn on Riverside Drive, citing criminal activity and emergency calls coming from the property. This is the fourth motel the county has filed a lawsuit against. The other three are Bridgeview Inn And Suites on Harrison Road, Red Carpet Inn on Riverside Drive and America’s Best Value Inn and Suites on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Blood donations have picked up in recent months but not enough to be fully back to normal. According to Evan Peterson, Regional Communications Manager for the Red Cross of Georgia, the Red Cross likes to see a five day supply of blood, and right now, they’re at a three day supply. “There is still a significant need…
Bibb County School District Dr. Curtis Jones reflects on years as SuperintendentSuperintendent Dr. Curtis JonesMACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) — From being named National Superintendent of the Year to facing Covid-19 in the classroom, Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones has faced a lot. Dr. Jones announced in September of 2021 he would retire at the end of the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb has filed suit in superior court against a fourth hotel for being the center of illegal activity in Macon. Macon Bibb has filed against the owners, agents, and corporations of the Macon Inn off of Riverside Drive due to the amount of criminal activity, emergency calls, and other reports there in an effort to end…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Thomaston man has been arrested in connection to child molestation and cruelty charges– he was an employee of the Upson County School System. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Jared Latrell Jordan of Thomaston was arrested for Child Molestation, Incest, Sexual Battery, and Cruelty to Children in the first degree on Tuesday May 24th. Jordan…
Corey Jackson (Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (5/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has charged Jackson with murder in connection to the shooting death of Gabrilla Harris. UPDATE (10:30 p.m.) – Corey Deshawn Jackson, the man deputies identified as a person of interest in a Macon woman’s shooting death early Saturday, is now in custody. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An arrest has been made in connection to the early April bank robbery that took place at Mid-South Community Federal Credit Union. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Investigators and members of the U.S. Marshalls and FBI worked to arrest 55 year-old Felix Cordes of Macon after finding that he was connected to the bank…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rain chances are lower this afternoon while Georgia awaits tomorrow’s cold front. Today Cloud cover will dominate the Peach State once again this afternoon. Highs will climb into the mid to upper 80s with a very slim possibility that a spot may reach 90. The wind will be quite breeze from the southeast as it comes…
The FTC is investigating whether mergers in the baby formula industry contributed to the current shortage. The typical car you’ll find on the street is getting older, averaging 12.2 years on average. Ford Motor will pay $19 million to resolve allegations it falsely advertised real-world fuel economy and payload capacity for hybrids and pickup trucks. Record-high levels of Americans leaving…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A traffic collision that took place just after 6 p.m. at Monroe Street on Georgia Avenue left a Lizella man dead. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 33 year-old Tiffany Sayers of Atlanta was driving a Nissan Frontier with her 6 year-old daughter present in the vehicle on Monroe Street. Sayers failed to stop at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated visited Alexander II Math and Science Magnet school as a part of their Wee Savers program. Started in the late 1980s, the program teaches young students about money management. Students from Alexander II received apple-shaped banks from MidSouth Community Federal Credit Union, where for more than two weeks students saved…
Bank of America upping its minimum wage to $22 per hour as the next step to 2025 goal. The increase goes into effect in June and is on its way to the bank’s goal of 25 an hour. Hyundai motor announced its plans to spend $5 billion in the U.S. on developing mobility solutions. The announcement was made alongside their…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC.WMGT) – With several key races on the ballot, all eyes are on Georgia this Primary Election Day. Heading into Tuesday, 41NBC Anchor Shelby Coates received some election insight from NBC News Political Director and moderator for Meet the Press Chuck Todd. Todd shares his take on Georgia’s race for governor and the U.S. Senate seat up for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon’s opening night is four days away, and a familiar face is leading the team this season. Former Bacon assistant coach Kevin Soine returns to Macon, this time as the head coach. Soine was a part of the 2020 staff during the Bacon’s championship season. Last year, he led Holly Springs to its first-ever…
It was a stormy day in Middle Georgia, as a low pressure system pushed north from the Gulf of Mexico. This system brought heavy rain and some gusty winds to the area, but has since pushed out. A few showers will be possible overnight, but storm activity should be done for the evening. Tuesday will be another warm and muggy…
Photo of MTA logoMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb Transit Authority is making changes to one of its bus routes. This will give access to more than 5,000 residents in north Macon. MTA made the announcement on Monday, stating the ‘Bellevue Route’ will now become ‘Bellevue Kroger,’ effective June 1. The route will include new stops on Zebulon Road, the Rescue Mission of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Newtown Macon and the Moonhanger Group have partnered to bring the Woodward Hotel to downtown Macon. The hotel, which will feature a literature theme, will consist of nine rooms and a bar. Each room will have an assortment of books as well as spaces to write and read. The hotel will be located on Second Street….
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s the last week of school, and it’s also near the end of Mental Health Awareness Month. That’s why Houston County Schools, Project Aware and Mental Health First Aid partnered to make mental health first aid kits for students and teachers to go home with this summer. Tangela Brice, Project Aware Coordinator for Houston County…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cyber tips lead to the arrest of a Jones County man in an on-going sexual exploitation of children investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 50-year-old David Allen Dillard of Macon. Dillard faces the following charges: Two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Possession of Child Pornography) Two counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Distribution of…
Amphitheater construction moving forwardAmphitheaterMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon amphitheater project now has a management team that promises to bring the venue to life. The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA) voted unanimously to approve OVG360 for the job. OVG360 is the current management company for the Macon Coliseum and Macon City Auditorium. “The UDA is looking forward to working…
Atrium Health NavicentAtrium Health NavicentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The FDA recently approved the Pfizer Covid vaccine booster for children ages 5 to 11. People who receive an initial vaccine and booster are 90% immune to to Covid, according to Chief Clinical Officer for Atrium Health Navicent, Dr. Sandy Duke. Dr. Duke says he’s confident in the vaccine. “We know that…
Governor Brian Kemp makes push for voters ahead of election nightGovernor Brian KempMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgians are paying close attention to the Republican primary in the race for governor. Governor Brian Kemp’s main challenger is former Senator David Perdue. In a final campaign push Monday, Governor Kemp held a virtual meeting to discuss what makes him stand out. “I’m…
(41NBC/WMGT) —A lot of technology is so easy to use nowadays, even a toddler can do it! That was the case recently in Kingsville, Texas, when a two-year-old made a pretty big food order, using his mom’s smartphone. Let’s see how you can keep something like this from happening to you. Kelsey Golden thought her two-year-old son Barrett was just…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Today, we are making a lava lamp in a bag! This is a really good sensory toy, especially for babies and toddlers. So here’s what you’re going to need: A gallon-sized ziplock bag and some oil (It can either be cooking oil or baby oil).Then you’re going to need watercolor paint, watercolor is very important because water and…