Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 25-29

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 25 and Friday, April 29, 2022.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 25 and Friday, April 29, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores between 70 and 99 are shown in black. All scores of 100 are shown in green. Click here to…

Morning Business Report: U.S. home prices risen 20% in February

Deutsche Bank is warning of a deeper downturn caused by federal reserve knocking down high inflation. They suggest the rising interest rates from central banks will hurt the economy. US home prices rose nearly 20% year-over-year in February. Chipotle’s staffing is back at pre-pandemic levels. The CEO says the company is exploring automated options, like robotic chefs. Most adults think…

CVS on Gray Hwy robbed at gunpoint

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just after 2:00 a.m. Tuesday at the CVS, located at 1271 Gray Highway. It was reported that a male subject, wearing all black with a mask on, entered the store. He pulled out a gun and demanded money from the clerk. After…

Eurie Martin’s family hosts vigil on 63rd birthday

"My dad he walked a long journey and I think he needs justice for his name."

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A lot can happen in five years. For Eurie Martin’s family, a lot hasn’t happened to get justice for his untimely death. On what would have been his 63rd birthday, his sister and other family members came together Monday afternoon to remember Martin. “He was a kind person, and would do anything for anybody,” said Barbara Evans….

Naomi Judd’s death offers reminder of need for mental health awareness

Country music star Naomi Judd died on Saturday, one day ahead of the start of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country music star Naomi Judd died on Saturday, one day ahead of the start of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. Her daughters released a statement to the Associated Press Saturday saying they lost their mother to “the disease of mental illness.” We spoke with Macon Mental Health Matters Program Director Andrea Cooke. She says…

Macon-Bibb Health Department to hold Community Vision Clinic Tuesday

The Macon-Bibb Health Department, along with the Prevent Blindness Association of America, is hosting a vision clinic on Tuesday, May 3.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Health Department, along with the Prevent Blindness Association of America, is hosting a vision clinic on Tuesday, May 3. Dr. Stephen Summerow will be performing eye exams on 20 people who made appointments. The health department will also hold walk-in retinal scans between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The clinic will serve those without…

Forsyth hosting second ‘Taco Week’

The Forsyth-Monroe Chamber of Commerce is holding the second annual Taco Week this week.

The Pickled Okra Taco Week TacosFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth-Monroe Chamber of Commerce is holding the second annual Taco Week this week. The event was started as a way to fight back against the impact of Covid on local businesses.  “So in the evening when you get off of work, you and your family can go out or you…

Milledgeville Fire Department to host youth basketball fundraiser

The Milledgeville Fire Department is hoping to combat crime in the area with a fundraiser basketball game.

Milledgeville Fire Department hosts Basketball FundraiserBasketball FundraiserMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Milledgeville Fire Department is hoping to combat crime in the area with a fundraiser basketball game. The Fire Department hosts the event each year to collect funds for the youth, but it wasn’t held the last two years because of the pandemic. The event benefits local youth programs with…

Early voting starts in Middle Georgia

If you plan to vote early, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Early Voting Kicks off in middle GeorgiaEarly Voting in GeorgiaMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting started Monday. If you plan to vote early, there are a few things to keep in mind. One of the most important things to remember is to bring your ID. We visited several voting locations in Middle Georgia Monday and saw a few people turn…

TECH BYTE: Market Wagon

(41NBC/WMGT) — Having your food delivered doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy. One smartphone app is bringing your local farmers market straight to your door, let’s see how it not only benefits users, but the community as a whole. Meet Market Wagon! The smartphone app serves more than 30 cities across the country – delivering food and goods from…

Hot week on deck for Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Summer conditions are taking over in Middle Georgia this week. Today It was another mild morning around Middle Georgia. Temperatures were in the low to mid 60s and there were a handful of clouds overhead. Partly cloudy skies will dominate Middle Georgia all week along along with winds out of the southwest and temperatures in the…

Day 3 highlights and scores from round one of the GHSA baseball playoffs

Round two action begins May 3.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Day three of GHSA baseball playoff action continued today, with Tattnall Square Academy hosting Savannah Country Day in round one of the 1A private bracket. It didn’t take the Trojans long to score their first runs of the game, as they put up four in the first inning. Tattnall would tack on another three runs in…

Longtime Jones County athletic director takes over at Stratford Academy

Barry Veal leaves Jones County after 29 years.

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After the resignation of former Stratford Academy athletic director Mark Farriba, the Eagles wasted no time naming a new athletic director. After 21 years as Jones County’s baseball coach and another eight years as the athletic director, longtime Greyhound Barry Veal will be making his way to Macon as the new AD at Stratford Academy. Veal…

Bibb deputies: 30-year-old man shot near Bowden Homes Friday night

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened on Cedar Avenue near Bowden Homes Friday night.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened on Cedar Avenue near Bowden Homes Friday night. It happened just after 9 o’clock, according to a sheriff’s office news release. The release said deputies responded to the 2300 block of Houston Avenue regarding a person shot. They were told a 30-year-old man was walking…

Jones County deputies respond to suicide call, charge man with Murder

Deputies responded to a reported suicide call on Holloman Road. When deputies arrived, they found Shyanne Schroader with a gunshot wound.

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In March, deputies with the Jones County Sheriff Office were called to respond to a suicide. That case is being ruled as a murder. Deputies responded to a reported suicide call on Holloman Road. When deputies arrived, they found Shyanne Schroader with a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators say they had a feeling something wasn’t…

Man with gun arrested at Dublin bank

When officers arrived on scene, they approached the suspect who briefly put his hands up. As officers approached though, he reached for an ar-15 rifle in the seat.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested at the Morris State Bank in downtown Dublin Friday. Police say Tommy Green entered the bank around 9 a.m., and told employees he had been brought to the bank by Timar Loyd, who was sitting in the parking lot with a gun. Green said Loyd threatened to go inside if he didn’t…

Byron man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 shooting

62 year-old David Billings was convicted of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and Aggravated Assault

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man arrested for a murder in 2017 has been sentenced after a four day trial. According to a post from the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Facebook page, 62 year-old David Billings was convicted of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and Aggravated Assault. Billings was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. Billings was convicted…

Local businesses prepare for Mother’s Day traffic

Mother's Day is happening next weekend,  and the National Retail Foundation says spending is expected to reach a record high of $31.7 billion this year.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mother’s Day is happening next weekend,  and the National Retail Foundation says spending is expected to reach a record high of $31.7 billion this year. Local businesses like Johnson’s Garden Center and Florist are already seeing orders come in. Florist Kristi Hightower says they have seen the effects of inflation, but there are plenty of options…

Houston County kindergarten registration begins next week

School leaders say the registration process only takes a few minutes to complete. 

Kindergarten Registration begins in Houston CountyKindergarten RegistrationWARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Kindergarten registration for the Houston County School District starts Monday. The district says it uses May as a kindergarten round up, as it helps encourage parents to register early. School leaders say the registration process only takes a few minutes to complete. Students currently enrolled in the Pre-K program will automatically…

Macon-Bibb partners with non-profit to host potato giveaway

If you drove by Carolyn Crayton Park on Friday, you probably noticed lots of potatoes.

Potato GiveawayPotato GiveawayMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — If you drove by Carolyn Crayton Park on Friday, you probably noticed lots of potatoes. Macon-Bibb partnered with Society of St. Andrew to host a potato giveaway. It was a way of addressing food insecurity in the county. More than 1,000 families received a bag of potatoes. Resident Cleona Smith isays she’s thankful for the…

NFL Legend Peyton Manning honors Demaryius Thomas

Peyton Manning and the Peyback Foundation partnered with Georgia Tech to provide scholarships for students from Laurens County in honor of Demaryius Thomas.

DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peyton Manning and the Peyback Foundation partnered with Georgia Tech to provide scholarships for students from Laurens County in honor of Demaryius Thomas. Demaryius Thomas, a Laurens County native and West Laurens High School graduate, died suddenly at the age 33 in December of 2021. Manning played alongside Thomas with the Denver Broncos for four years,…

L.H. Williams Elementary prepares for Georgia Milestones testing

L.H. Williams prepared for the Georgia Milestones test with a pre-test pep rally Friday.

The pre-test Pep rally at LH Williams Elementary MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – L.H. Williams prepared for the Georgia Milestones test with a pre-test pep rally Friday. Starting Monday, students will be tested in three subjects: reading, math and science. For fifth grade students, the reading and math portion will go towards their ability for promotion to middle school. Third grade…