Twiggs school employees receive pay raise, candy for ‘appreciation week’

The TCPS school board unanimously approved a five percent raise for teacher

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Twiggs County Public Schools got an early start on Teacher Appreciation Week. On Friday, April 29th, the Twiggs County School Board members visited classrooms and passed out Payday candy bars to teachers. This was ahead of Sunday’s distribution of a $2,000 state incentive that went to all teachers and staff. Additionally, during an April 26th meeting,…

Macon-Bibb Clerk of Commission Janice Ross receives state honor

Janice is known as the glue that holds the Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners together

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Macon-Bibb’s Clerk of Commission Janice Ross is the 2022 Clerk of the Year for the state of Georgia. The Georgia County Clerks Association (GCCA) and ACCG, Georgia’s County Association, announced the honor on Friday, April 29th, during the state conference in Savannah. “The Commission and I are so proud of Janice for what she’s accomplished in…

Nearly 100 dogs rescued following investigation into animal fighting

Nearly 100 dogs were rescued after an investigation into animal fighting in three Georgia counties.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nearly 100 dogs were rescued after an investigation into animal fighting in three Georgia counties. According to a news release posted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, the investigation, led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, culminated in the…

All modes of severe weather possible this afternoon in Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A couple rounds of severe weather are likely in Middle Georgia this afternoon/evening ahead of a cold front. Today Summary Following the warmest morning of the week, a weak line of storms arrived in Middle Georgia around 9:00 am. Those will have passed through the region before noon, leaving mostly cloudy conditions to stick around into…

Wendy’s on Gray Highway robbed

Suspect jumped through drive through window.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies are looking for a robbery suspect that jumped through the drive thru window of a local Wendy’s. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office,  just after 12:00 a.m. a male subject, wearing all black with a mask on, entered the Wendy’s, located at 1073 Gray Highway by jumping through the drive through…

Mom to Mom: Handprint Tulip Towels

(41NBC/WMGT) —  Today on Mom To Mom, we have an easy, yet adorable Mother’s Day gift. Handmade gifts are always welcome for Mother’s Day. So today we are making hand print tulip towels. All you’re going to need are some tea towels, which you can get at a craft store, Amazon or Walmart, some fabric paint, some toilet paper rolls,…

FPD fails to advance to the GHSA baseball playoffs Elite Eight

FPD falls to North Cobb Christian 11-3.

GHSA BaseballMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After splitting a doubleheader, the FPD baseball team hosted North Cobb Christian in a game three decider to see who advances to the GHSA baseball playoffs Elite Eight. In the top of the first, with a guy on second, the Eagles smash a two-run home run to right field to take an early lead. However,…

Macon-Bibb County files lawsuit against hotel due to public nuisance

Between March 2016 and February 2022, more than 600 emergency calls were placed regarding Bridgeview Inn and Suites on Harrison Road.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County filed a lawsuit in Superior Court Wednesday against the owners and management of the Bridgeview Inn and Suites on Harrison Road. County leaders say between March 2016 and February 2022, more than 600 emergency calls were placed regarding Bridgeview, including drug crimes, pandering, armed robbery, rape, and other illicit activity. “There must be action…

Houston County Schools hosts first Mental Health Summit

The district hosted its first Mental Health Summit on Thursday.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Children and teens seem to be dealing with more mental health challenges than ever before. Tangela Brice, the Project AWARE coordinator with Houston County Schools, says the district decided to try something new to connect parents with mental health resources. The district hosted its first Mental Health Summit on Thursday. “What we wanted to do…

Flint Energies provides grant for new mural in Fort Valley

Two Georgia cities were awared grants by Flint Energies as part of the company's Rural Murals project. One of the murals will be in Fort Valley.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A middle Georgia city is getting another Instagram worthy mural this summer. Fort Valley won a grant from Flint Energies as part of the company’s Rural Murals program. Chris Johnson painted the current Fort Valley mural and will paint the two new murals. The other will be located in Buena Vista. Marian McLemore, Vice Present…

National Day of Prayer ceremony held in Macon-Bibb

Communities across middle Georgia took a moment Thursday to observe a day of prayer.

Macon-Bibb holds National Day of PrayerNational Day of PrayerMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Communities across middle Georgia took a moment Thursday to observe a day of prayer. A ceremony took place at noon at  Macon’s Rosa Parks Square. Multiple speakers took the podium to pray on behalf of their organization. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller also proclaimed the day as a ‘National Day…

Georgia Academy for the Blind students receive 3d touch yearbook from Mercer students

Engineering students from Mercer University presented the graduating class of the Georgia Academy for the Blind with a gift they'll never forget.

Mercer University Engineering students presented the graduating class for the Georgia Academy of the blind with a touch 3-D yearbook.Touch 3-D YearbooksMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Engineering students from Mercer University presented the graduating class of the Georgia Academy for the Blind with a gift they’ll never forget. For the fifth year in a row, Mercer students presented the students with…

Warner Robins holds National Day of Prayer service

Warner Robins held its 31st annual National Day of Prayer at City Hall Thursday.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins held its 31st annual National Day of Prayer at City Hall Thursday. Pastors from several churches gathered to lead prayers for education, family race relations and other issues the world faces today. In 1988, President Ronald Regan declared the first Thursday in May as the National Day of Prayer, and it has continued…

Update: Naked man attacks woman cutting grass in Lizella

Sgt. Clay Williams says a man was shot at a home on Trophy Place Thursday afternoon.

UPDATE (9:10 P.M.): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in Lizella on Thursday. The sheriff’s office says deputies responded to a man assaulting a woman at a home in the 3700 block of Trophy Place just before 5 p.m. Before deputies arrived on scene, the suspect was shot by the victim’s husband. When deputies arrived, they found…

Two suspects wanted for armed robbery of Central Georgia Regional Credit Union on Ingleside Avenue

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Authorities are searching for the two men who held a teller at gunpoint and robbed the Central Georgia Regional Credit Union off of Ingleside Avenue. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office,  the armed robbery took place around 9:05 a.m. on Thursday morning, where it was reported that 2 masked suspects entered the bank. One of…

Community response to Brightmark no longer coming to Macon-Bibb

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Talks have come to a halt concerning Brightmark’s Plastics Recycling facility coming to Macon-Bibb. The community of Macon-Bibb and many others spoke up when they heard of the initial plans, and now, Peg Jones, President of”Save our River, and Stanley B. Stewart, a former mayoral candidate,  are both thanking the people for doing so. Categories: Business,…

Student injured in shooting at FVSU

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University’s Police Department is investigating an on-campus shooting that left one student injured. According to a release from FVSU,  Campus Police responded to reports of a single gunshot being fired at a residential facility shortly before 7 p.m., Wednesday evening. At this time, the university can confirm that one student has been…

Reboot celebrates May the Fourth with Star Wars Trivia night

Five teams with the most points won Star Wars collectibles, arcade tokens to play at the bar and a drink token for one free drink.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — May the Fourth be with you! Wednesday was the unofficial holiday known as Star Wars day. Reboot in downtown Macon, celebrated the day with a Star Wars Trivia night. Participants showed up dressed in Star Wars apparel as they lined up to create teams. The trivia had different Star Wars related categories with various levels of…

Puzzle Pieces Intervention Center creates “adulting classes”

Puzzle Pieces Intervention Center in Warner Robins expanded their services to include an adult life skills class.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Being an adult, or “adulting” if you will, can be tough for anyone, and transitioning to adult life can be much harder if you’re dealing with autism or a developmental disability. “We’re trying to get them to a point where they adjust outside in the community,” said Stephanie Jefferson, Learning Support Specialist for Puzzle Pieces…

GHSA baseball round two highlights and scores

FPD and North Cobb Christian to faceoff in a game three decider.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The GHSA baseball playoffs round two action continued today as teams looked to lock in a spot in the Elite Eight. One of those teams was the FPD Vikings, who hosted the North Cobb Christian Eagles. The Eagles hit a two-run home run to right field in the top of the first with two outs. Then…

Bibb Sheriff’s Office investigating attempted armed robbery at east Macon dollar store

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery at an east Macon dollar store Wednesday.

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery at an east Macon dollar store Wednesday. It happened just after 8 p.m. at Family Dollar, located at 160 Emery Highway. Deputies were told a man wearing all black with a mask entered the store with a gun and demanded money…