Bibb County, Featured, Local News

MTA changes mask policy following federal judge’s decision

The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority has lifted its mask mandate after nearly two years following a ruling made by U.S. District Judge Kathryn Mizelle that said travel mask mandates were unlawful.
Cameron Branscomb,

FileMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority has lifted its mask mandate after nearly two years following a ruling made by U.S. District Judge Kathryn Mizelle that said travel mask mandates were unlawful. MTA says masks are now optional. MTA driver Jasmine Flemming said she was “shocked” and “amazed” when she heard the news. MTA’s CEO Craig Ross says…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

South Bibb Recreation Center to host garden show this weekend

As we move into spring planting season, the South Bibb Recreation center wants to teach you about gardening.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

File: April 2022MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— As we move into spring planting season, the South Bibb Recreation center wants to teach you about gardening. The center is hosting its second ‘Southern Lawn and Garden Show’ on Saturday. It’s free to the public. Attendees will learn how to design a flower bed and also have the opportunity to listen to a panel…

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Featured, Local News, Wilkinson County, WMGT

Gordon community reacts to double homicide

Gordon residents are reacting to the deaths of two people killed Monday.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Double Homicide in Wilkinson CountyWilkinson CountyGORDON, Georgia(41MNC/WMGT) — Gordon residents are reacting to the deaths of two people killed Monday. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation tells us Jordan Lemaster was captured in Florida. He is charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection to the deaths of his aunt and uncle. According to the GBI, the bodies found at the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Historic Macon Foundation unearths history outside its front door

The Historic Macon Foundation did some digging outside its new location in downtown Macon and found some artifacts.
Cameron Branscomb,

Artifacts discovered under the Historic Macon FoundationMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Historic Macon Foundation did some digging outside its new location in downtown Macon and found some artifacts. Gary Blackburn, a retired art professor from Mercer University, along with several Historic Macon Foundation members, found pieces of chain links, corroded metals and glass. Members believe the pieces may be remnants…

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Featured, Health, Local News

Atrium Health Navicent’s “Tax Day Baby” receives over $1,500 for college fund

41NBC Web Producer,

Photo Credit to Atrium Health NavicentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monday was Tax Day, and Atrium Health Navicent had quite the way of celebrating it. At 5:17 a.m. Atrium Health Navicent welcomed its “Tax Day Baby”– this year, that baby is Prosper Hill. The Hill family received a check for $1,529 to get a head start on saving for Prosper’s future…

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Baldwin County, Crime, Featured

Milledgeville shooting leaves one in the hospital; Milledgeville Police search for a suspect

Haley Janes,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Milledgeville Police Department is currently searching for a suspect in connection to a shooting that left a 34 year-old woman in the hospital. According to a release from MPD, Sunday, April 17th, Police responded to West Mitchell Street concerning shots fired around 2:09 a.m. When officers arrived, they found several shell casings in the road…

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Bibb County, Crime, Featured

Drive-by shooting in Macon leads to investigation

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting that took place outside of a  house on Vallie Drive. According to a witness at the scene, as well as confirmation from Lieutenant DeFoe with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened around 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19th. The BCSO says that a house…

Morning Business Report: United Airlines Continuing Mask Mandate Despite Federal Judge's Void
Business, Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: United Airlines continuing mask mandate despite federal judge’s void

Edward Smart,

Only 43% of renters expect to own a home at some point in the future. Unites Airlines on Monday said it will continue to enforce COVID mask mandates for employees and travelers despite a federal Judge’s move to void Biden administration’s  mask mandate. More than half of college graduates above the age of 25 don’t work in their field of…
Crime, Featured, Local News, Wilkinson County, WMGT

Suspect Charged in Gordon double homicide

The victims were his Aunt and Auncle
41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE- The GBI has arrested and charged Jordan Kyle Lemaster, age 34, with murder and aggravated assault for a double homicide that happened on Elm Street in Gordon ON Monday. Police found 70 year old Pamela Ann Williams and 74 year old Ricky Howard Williams deceased in their home. The Gordon Police Department asked GBI agents to assist with the…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County

Two arrested after Monroe County standoff

41NBC Web Producer,

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —What began as a domestic violence call in Monroe County ended with two arrested after a standoff with authorities. According to a press release Monroe deputies responded to 4882 High Falls Road lot 7 just before 4pm Monday after getting a call about a possible domestic violence case and an intoxicated person shooting into the woods….

Ghsa Girls Soccer Playoffs Round Of 16 Highlights And Scores
Local Sports, Sports

GHSA girls soccer playoffs round of 16 highlights and scores

Stratford Academy and Mary Persons on to the Elite Eight.
Shaaz Peerani,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The round of 16 of the GHSA girls soccer playoffs began today with the Stratford Academy Eagles hosting the Mount Vernon Mustangs. The first goal was scored less than a minute into the game as Dylan Driver took advantage of confusion among the Mustang defenders and walked right by them to score her first goal of…

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Local News, Weather

Staying cool and dry Tuesday

Cecilia Reeves,

Middle Georgia is starting to cool down quickly tonight, as dry air moves in behind a cold front. We will be seeing a cool start to our Tuesday, as lows drop to the mid 40s by the morning. Sunshine will be sticking around, but we will only be warming to the upper 60s. Winds through the day will be breezy,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb Fire stations receiving funds to repair 2 stations

Two Macon-Bibb fire stations will soon get several improvements thanks to more than $300,000 from the county to help renovate the buildings.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Fire Station ImprovementsMacon-Bibb Fire DepartmentMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Macon-Bibb fire stations will soon get several improvements thanks to more than $300,000 from the county to help renovate the buildings. District 7 Commissioner Bill Howell says the repairs were a long time coming. “I feel that Macon-Bibb County has somewhat got a little behind on maintenance on all of our…

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Bibb County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News

‘Long Island Medium’ brings tour to Macon

41NBC's Shelby Coates chats with Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo
Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo is bringing her live experience to Macon on Wednesday, April 20th. Known for her TV shows on The Learning Channel (TLC) and Discovery Plus, Theresa has been a practicing medium for over 20 years. She says she intercedes with the dearly departed to offer solace to their grieving family on earth….

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Crime, Featured, Johnson County, Local News

Wrightsville woman stabs boyfriend, charged with assault, child cruelty and more

Haley Janes,

WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 25 year-old woman was arrested in the early hours of Sunday, April 17th, for stabbing her boyfriend during a domestic dispute. Wrightsville Chief of Police, Aaron Price, tells 41NBC that Kenbrilla Jenkins has been charged with Aggravated battery, Aggravated assault, Possession of a knife during the commission of a crime, Cruelty to children in the…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon Motel owner goes to jail for a week, fined thousands for health code violations

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon Motel owner is in jail with several fines after violating several Bibb County codes concerning health and maintenance at the Magnolia Court Motel. According to court documents, Rasheed Virani is being punished after failing to provide proper water service and a healthy space for habitation that met standards outlined by Bibb County Code enforcement….
Featured, Houston County, Local News

Northside High School put into lockdown and searched after bomb threat prank call

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An apparent prank call Monday morning led Northside High School in Houston County to be placed under lockdown and searched by authorities. According to a social media post by the Warner Robins Police Department, officers responded to a bomb threat at Northside High School which was called in around 9:07 a.m. The school was placed…

Morning Business Report: Several Million Workers Out During Covid Pandemic Plan To Stay Out Indefinitely
Featured, Morning Business Report

Morning Business Report: Several million workers out during COVID pandemic plan to stay out indefinitely

Edward Smart,

Several million workers out of the U.S. workforce during COVID-19 pandemic plan to stay out indefinitely. The Wall Street Journal reports some have persistent illness fears and physical impairments. Auto industry analysts expect the car shortage to last through the year and into the next. Thousands of people have complained on a consumer website, saying they got sick after eating…

Department Of Public Health Moves To Report Weekly Covid Data Instead Of Daily
COVID-19, Featured, Georgia News, Health, Medical

Department of Public Health moves to report weekly COVID data instead of daily

Haley Janes,

(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is making a transition to weekly reports on COVID data, instead of daily ones. According to a release from the DPH, case counts and vaccination updates  will be published on the DPH’s website every Wednesday, starting April 20th. The final daily report was posted April 15th. The DPH says that weekly…

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Featured, Local News, Weather

Clear conditions are returning to Middle Georgia

Aaron Lowery,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunshine is coming back to Middle Georgia today after a cloudy and wet weekend. Today It was a cloudy and warm morning to begin our Monday across Middle Georgia. Most of the county saw light to moderate rain early this morning, however the heaviest rain was reserved for the southern counties. The rain is now done,…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Pio Nono Krystal robbed

41NBC Web Producer,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man they say robbed the Krystal at 2863 Pio Nono Avenue Sunday afternoon.  According to a press release, just before 1:30 Sunday a man wearing all black with a red and white face mask walked into the Krystal with a gun and demanded money. After getting the cash he fled…