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MTA adds new stops to give over 5,000 residents access to its services

MTA made the announcement on Monday, stating the 'Bellevue Route' will now become 'Bellevue Kroger,' effective June 1.

May 23, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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…

New boutique hotel coming to downtown Macon

Newtown Macon and the Moonhanger Group have partnered to bring the Woodward Hotel to downtown Macon.

May 23, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

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….

Houston County Schools hands out mental health first aid kits to students and teachers

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.

May 23, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

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…

Jones County man arrested in child sexual exploitation case

GBI agents executed a residential search warrant May 17th

May 23, 2022

Shelby Coates,

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…

Venue management team approved for Macon amphitheater project

Construction at the Macon Mall site started February 2022

May 23, 2022

Shelby Coates,

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…

Middle Georgia doctor reacts to FDA’s approval of Covid-19 booster shots for children 5-11

The USDA recently approved the Pfizer Covid vaccine booster for children ages 5 to 11.

May 23, 2022

Cameron Branscomb,

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 final campaign push ahead of election day

Georgians are paying close attention to the Republican Primary in the race for governor.

May 23, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

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…

TECH BYTE: Kids Orders

May 23, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

(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…

Mom to Mom: Lava Lamps

May 23, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

(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…

Ask Angi: Garage Storage Made Easy

May 23, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Your garage isn’t doing you much good if it takes you ages just to find your trusty hammer or bike pump. Mallory Micetich, a home care expert at Angi, is here to walk us through her guide to garage storage. “If you want to make the most out of your garage, start by coming up with a storage…

Morning Business Report: U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 33 cents over two weeks

May 23, 2022

Edward Smart,

Average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 33 cents over the past two weeks to $4.71 per gallon. Average price at the pump is $1.61 higher than it was one year ago. A food insecurity expert predicts that there’s only 10 weeks of wheat supplies left in the world at Russian invasion disrupts production. A robot may be greeting you…

Riverside Burger King robbed

May 23, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man they say robbed a Burger King at gunpoint. According to a press release it happened just after 10:00 p.m. Sunday at the Burger King, located at 853 Riverside Drive. It was reported that a male subject entered the store with a gun and demanded money from…

Fort Valley Police Department needs help finding murder suspect

Police are looking for 26-year-old Tyler Jones. He's wanted for murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

May 20, 2022

Clayton Poulnott,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Fort Valley Police Department needs your help in finding a murder suspect. Police are looking for 26-year-old Tyler Jones. He’s wanted for murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Jones is 5’6 and weighs around 150 pounds. If you have any information or know where he is, call…

‘Late Night Basketball League’ aims to steer kids away from crime

A program aimed at getting kids active and away from crime is taking place in Macon.

May 20, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

crime prevention programLate Night Basketball LeagueMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A program aimed at getting kids active and away from crime is taking place in Macon. The Community Empowerment Center started its ‘Late Night Basketball League’ last week. It’s all part of the center’s crime intervention program, which is part of Macon-Bibb’s Macon Violence Prevention Initiative. The program will be held every…

Macon Law Enforcement Foundation holds annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony

The Macon Law Enforcement Foundation held its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony Friday.

May 20, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Annual Peace officers Memorial DayNational Police WeekMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — In light of National Police Week, the Macon Law Enforcement Foundation held its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony Friday. Law enforcement and firefighters honored 34 men and women who died in the line of duty. The ceremony included the ringing of a bell and laying flowers next to monuments at…

Wesleyan College names 26th president

We now know the name of Wesleyan College's 26th president.

May 20, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— We now know the name of Wesleyan College’s 26th president. The college formally introduced President-Elect Meaghan Blight Friday. Blight comes from Huron University College, which is a small liberal arts college in London, Ontario Canada. She spent thirteen years as an executive in higher education and also served as Huron’s Vice President of University Growth and Chief…

David Perdue makes stop in Macon ahead of primary election day Tuesday

Republican candidate for Georgia governor David Perdue made a final campaign stop in Macon on Friday ahead of Tuesday's primary election day.

May 20, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

David Perdue makes final fly around campaign stopDavid PerdueMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Republican candidate for Georgia governor David Perdue made a final campaign stop in Macon on Friday ahead of Tuesday’s primary election day. He says he won’t stand for election fraud he claims was committed in 2020. “Evidence is compiling now,” he said. “I believe that the governor allowed it…

Macon-Bibb County sues third motel for high amount of emergency calls

The most recent lawsuit is against America's Best Value Inn And Suites on Romeiser Drive for a high amount of criminal activity and emergency calls.

May 20, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is suing another motel. The most recent lawsuit is against America’s Best Value Inn And Suites on Romeiser Drive for a high amount of criminal activity and emergency calls. Mayor Lester Miller says the motel has had issues with things like drugs, shootings, prostitution and aggravated assaults. “It’s not the right environment for our…

Museum of Aviation hosting Warbird Tour this weekend

The Museum of Aviation will host the Warbird Tour this weekend, May 20-22.

May 20, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation will host the Warbird Tour this weekend, May 20-22. The star of the event is the B-17 Flying Fortress, one of four still in flyable condition, but the event will also feature other aircraft including a P-51 Mustang. The group responsible for bringing this event to Middle Georgia is the…

Museum of Aviation honors World War II Veteran

The Museum of Aviation honored the late World War II veteran Lieutenant Colonel Crawford Hicks with a ceremony on Thursday.

May 20, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation honored the late World War II veteran Lieutenant Colonel Crawford Hicks with a ceremony on Thursday. The event happened in the Scott Hangar in front of the model of a plane Hicks flew in, the B-17 Flying Fortress. Hicks’ family and friends, as well as museum staff, gathered to witness the unveiling…

NBA players visit students in Macon

Retired NBA player Mike "Stinger" Glenn and former Georgia State star Willie Brown Jr., told stories and shared advice that helped them.

May 20, 2022

Drake Rozelle,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Two former basketball players visited Northeast High School on Thursday, to encourage student athletes. Retired NBA player Mike “Stinger” Glenn and former Georgia State star Willie Brown Jr., told stories and shared advice that helped them in life. “I often tell them that it is faith, not a religious faith, that you necessarily pray for ect. But it’s…

Scattered storms return for the weekend

May 20, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

We have enjoyed some very warm days in Middle Georgia this week, but a slight cool down is on the way for the weekend. Partly cloudy skies will be hanging around for much of the day Saturday, before scattered showers and storms pop up. A few of these could be on the stronger side, with gusty winds and small hail…

Governor Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group announce $5.54 billion investment into Electric Vehicle facility

May 20, 2022

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp and members from the Hyundai Motor Group announced Friday that they would be opening it’s first fully dedicated electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in Georgia. Hyundai will be investing $5.54 billion in opening the U.S. smart factory at the Bryan County Megasite. Other suppliers are expected to invest $1 billion into the project, bringing…

Rain chances increasing into the weekend

May 20, 2022

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Scattered storm activity will become increasingly likely this weekend and into next week. Today We will see plenty of sunshine again this afternoon as well as plenty of heat. Highs will reach into the mid 90s, similar to what we felt on Wednesday. There will be more cloud cover today than the past couple of days,…

MTA made the announcement on Monday, stating the 'Bellevue Route' will now become 'Bellevue Kroger,' effective June 1.

Newtown Macon and the Moonhanger Group have partnered to bring the Woodward Hotel to downtown Macon.

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.

GBI agents executed a residential search warrant May 17th

Construction at the Macon Mall site started February 2022

The USDA recently approved the Pfizer Covid vaccine booster for children ages 5 to 11.

Georgians are paying close attention to the Republican Primary in the race for governor.

Police are looking for 26-year-old Tyler Jones. He's wanted for murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

A program aimed at getting kids active and away from crime is taking place in Macon.

The Macon Law Enforcement Foundation held its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony Friday.

We now know the name of Wesleyan College's 26th president.

Republican candidate for Georgia governor David Perdue made a final campaign stop in Macon on Friday ahead of Tuesday's primary election day.

The most recent lawsuit is against America's Best Value Inn And Suites on Romeiser Drive for a high amount of criminal activity and emergency calls.

The Museum of Aviation will host the Warbird Tour this weekend, May 20-22.

The Museum of Aviation honored the late World War II veteran Lieutenant Colonel Crawford Hicks with a ceremony on Thursday.

Retired NBA player Mike "Stinger" Glenn and former Georgia State star Willie Brown Jr., told stories and shared advice that helped them.

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