Perry cancels city-sponsored events with new COVID policy

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry has announced that it has adopted new COVID-19 restrictions policy at the called meeting on August 30, which has resulted in the cancelling of City sponsored events like the Perry Music Festival and September’s Food Truck Friday. According to the release, the policy was created in order to establish clear guidelines for…

All Bibb County Schools switch to asynchronous learning

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District (BCSD) announced Tuesday that all Bibb County Schools will be switched to asynchronous learning for 2 weeks beginning Tuesday September 7, 2021. According to the announcement, students are scheduled to return to school for in-person learning on Monday September 20, 2021. Students will receive electronic devices and handouts and learn how…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 23-27

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 23 and Friday, August 27, 2021.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 23 and Friday, August 27, 2021. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All scores between 76 and 85 are shown in orange. All scores between 86-99 are shown in black. All scores of…

Severe storms possible Tuesday as Ida moves east

It has been a generally calm day weather-wise in Middle Georgia, as Tropical Depression Ida has been slowly pushing northeast. The center of Ida remains in Mississippi this evening, with bands of heavy rain situated mainly in Alabama. Ida will be pushing northeast through the day tomorrow, pushing these bands of heavy rain and strong storms into parts of Georgia….

Local hospitals say you should avoid emergency room if possible

Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent say before entering an emergency room, you should think of your options.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — With COVID cases continuing to rise in Middle Georgia, local health officials are urging people to avoid the emergency room if possible. Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent say before entering an emergency room, you should think of your options. Those include heading to an urgent care or using the My Atrium app, where you can access a…

Macon-Bibb celebrates Black Business Month

Macon's Office of Small Business Affairs took time to highlight black businesses and entrepreneurs.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County celebrated Black Business Month for the first time Monday with a special award ceremony luncheon. The Office of Small Business Affairs hosted the event to give businesses of the past and present recognition for their service. The ceremony highlighted entrepreneurs who have passed on and those who are still here. They also gave special…

Middle Georgia Regional Library offers resources for students

Services include study rooms, computer labs and 24-hour WiFi access.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — With some school districts switching to virtual learning as the pandemic continues, the Middle Georgia Regional Library wants to remind you they’re available to help. Services include study rooms, computer labs and 24-hour WiFi access. You don’t have to have a library card to use the services. Right now, they’re offering guest passes for people…

Animal shelters seeing rise in surrender calls

"We just can't take them all. We simply don't have the manpower or the room to care for that many animals."

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Humane Society and The Friends of Perry Animal Shelter have seen an increase in surrender calls recently, and both shelters say they’re full. Dee Allison, the director and president of the Humane Society of Houston County, says they’re mostly seeing stray animals and owner surrenders. She says owner surrenders are the worst they’ve…

Georgia Democrats begin statewide tour in Macon

Representative Miriam Paris spoke about the accomplishments since John Ossof and Raphael Warnock took office.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Democrats started their “Democrats Deliver” state wide tour in Macon Monday morning. Representative Miriam Paris spoke about the accomplishments since Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock took office, including Macon-Bibb receiving $77 million to help with the pandemic recovery effort. Paris says the Democrats’ economic agenda is helping build Georgia back. “The American Rescue Plan…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dodge County travels to Dublin

The Fighting Irish, playing their first game of the season, were looking to beat the Indians.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin hosted Dodge County at the Shamrock Bowl in our Week 2 Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Fighting Irish, playing their first game of the season, were looking to beat the Indians, who were coming off a 39-0 win over Toombs County. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent has the highlights: Categories: Dodge County, End…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County hosts Wilcox County

The Royals look to stay unbeaten after winning in week one.

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wilcox County went on the road to face Bleckley County Friday night. The Royals were looking to stay unbeaten after beating West Laurens in 21-14 in Week 1.  This was the Patriots’ first game of the season. Here are the highlights: Categories: Bleckley County, End Zone, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Wilcox County, WMGT Tags: Bill…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Central takes on Northeast

The Raiders coming off the upset win against Jones County last week.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Northeast hosted Central Friday night at Henderson Stadium. The Raiders were coming off the upset win against Jones County in Week 1, while the Chargers looked to get their first win after losing to Howard in Week 1. Check out the highlights: Categories: Bibb County, End Zone, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Johnson County travels to East Laurens

The Falcons look to start the season 2-0.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – East Laurens hosted Johnson County Friday night at Falcon Field. This was the Trojans’  first game of 2021. On the other side, the Falcons looked to start the season 2-0 after defeating Twiggs County 70-7 in Week 1. Check out the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Johnson County, Laurens County, Local News, Local Sports, WMGT Tags:…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Southwest hosts Howard

The teams traveled to Ed DeFore Sports Complex on Friday night.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a battle of two Macon schools, Howard and Southwest faced off at Ed DeFore Sports Complex on Friday night. This was the first game for the Patriots, who were the home team against the Huskies, who were coming off a 16-7 victory vs Central. Bill Shanks has the highlights: Categories: Bibb County, End Zone, Featured,…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Peach County travels to Northside

The Eagles were looking to stay unbeaten after winning their Week 1 game against Veterans 48-7.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Trojans looked to win their first game of the season as they visited the Northside Eagles. The Eagles were looking to stay unbeaten after winning their week Week 1 against Veterans 48-7. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Local Sports, Peach County, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football,…

Security footage captures string of car break-ins

A group of people broke into several cars on Thomaston Overlook.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A recent string of car break-ins have the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office looking for up to five people. “I was lucky because they didn’t do any damage they just went through my belongings,” homeowner Tavaurious Durham, who lives on Thomaston Overlook, said. “It’s still very violating though.” Durham says this is the third string of car…

It’s the Law: ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney J Davis from James W. Davis and Associates joins 41NBC’s Shelby Coates for our weekly segment “It’s the Law.” The U.S. Supreme Court is not blocking a court ruling that orders President Biden to reinstate the so-called “Remain in Mexico” policy. J Davis explains the purpose behind the policy that addresses where asylum seekers can…

Houston Healthcare receives help from National Guardsmen

The hospital received 11 National Guardsmen who are working in the emergency room.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp announced Tuesday he was deploying more than 100 National Guardsmen to hospitals across the state. Houston Healthcare is one of those hospitals. Doctor Melinda Hartley, the hospital’s vice president and chief operating officer, says she’s relieved the hospital is getting help from the National Guard. “The minute they walked in the door,…

Middle Georgia store helps with ‘Adult Readiness Program’

The program helps local people find new opportunities and jobs.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Adult Readiness Program is helping one man look his best for job interviews. The program helps local people find new opportunities and jobs. It partnered with the owner of Macon’s Klothing Kafe, Rick Douglas, who is also the creator of the Community Clozet. They were able to help the man get his first suit at…

‘Gloves Not Guns’ hopes to protect youth from violence

"Most kids want to be tough, but there's got to be a balance. There's got to be a positive way."

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Two Macon men are hosting an event to help keep kids off the streets and safe inside the ring. The first ‘Gloves Not Guns’ is an event designed for the community to watch boxing matches or learn how to join a boxing group. Event organizers hope this will help youth realize what they can accomplish if they…

2 Bibb County schools receive $2,500 donation

Bruce Elementary and Appling Middle School were nominated to receive the award.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Two Bibb County Schools were awarded $2,500 from the Witherite Law Group, a law group based in Atlanta. Bruce Elementary and Appling Middle School were nominated to receive the award. Both schools say the money will go to buying supplies for students and help purchase other items the students may need. The law group says it wants…

Mom to Mom: Make a mini banana cream pie

  If your kids go bananas for anything bananas, then Mini Banana Cream Pies will hit the spot. They’re simple to make and delicious. You need a muffin pan, some cupcake holders, some bananas, banana pudding, vanilla wafers, and, of course, Cool Whip. Now’s the fun part. Start making it. Prep your pudding based off the instructions on the box,…

Ask Angi: Pest Patrol

Pests and rodents are unwelcome visitors to our homes, but they’re also stubborn and can be hard to get rid of. Bailey Carson, Head of Everyday Services at Angi and a home care expert, is here to offer tips on how to prevent and rid your home of pests and rodents, from tiny bugs to bigger critters. There are lots of ways…