UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update on the case through an incident report in which the circumstances surrounding the Saturday night shooting have been revealed. According to the report, the family of the victim say that the victim and his siblings were laying in bed watching TV when several shots were fired and everyone in the…
We have been stuck in the clouds today, but storms are on the way tonight across Georgia. A cold front will be moving through Middle Georgia during the early morning hours Saturday bringing a big change to our weather. Initially we could see a few pop up supercells ahead of the main line of storms, these could become severe. Timing…
Atrium Health Navicent Parade of LightsAtrium Health NavicentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent healthcare workers were celebrated across Middle Georgia on Friday. Friday marked the close of the second year of the pandemic. First responders held a parade of lights for healthcare workers in Baldwin and Peach Counties, as well as Macon-Bibb. “This last time we saw very few…
MCINTYRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Jon Ossoff helped secure $6.3 million in funding for McIntyre’s new sewage system. Previously, residents of McIntyre were relying on septic tanks to dispose of waste. Lines will now be put into place, connecting a homeowner’s system to the treatment center. The Chairman of the Wilkinson County Commission, Michael Gotell, says the sewage problem had…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four artists from around the country designed several sculptures for the 567 Sculpture Walk. Each sculpture is available for purchase. Some sculptures are already in place, including the one on DT Walton Sr. Way near the Walton building. The sculptures will be available to view for a year. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local News Tags: 567…
Bibb Fire Department highlights reminders for Daylight Saving timeDaylight Saving timeMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department has some tips to keep in mind as the time jumps forward an hour. The department says it’s a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detector. You should change the batteries at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — $8 million in federal funding will go to the Georgia Department of Transportation to determine the feasibility of a high-speed rail system from Atlanta to Savannah. Senator Jon Ossoff pushed for the initiative. The funding passed through the senate and the house Thursday night, We spoke with Greg Boike, Director of Public Administration for the Middle…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Central High School got a college visit unlike any other Friday. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University, also known as FAMU, brought its president’s tour all the way from Tallahassee to Macon. Students were able to visit with different school departments and attend a presentation complete with a Broadway style performance. We spoke with the…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Jon Ossoff is making good on his promise to expand the CareConnect facility in Fort Valley. He was able to get $430,000 for the expansion of the 1000 square foot facility. The funding passed both the house and the senate. Senator Ossoff said in February that the expansion of CareConnect would allow for more…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival is just a week away, and rides are already on-site at Carolyn Crayton Park. There are about 35 rides this year, including a brand new ride called Jekyll and Hyde, which takes thrill seekers to a height of about 130 feet. James Graybeal, Road Manager for The Drew Exposition, says this year’s…
Americans are making changes to their driving habits as U.S. gas prices surge beyond $4 a gallon. U.S. average gas prices surged 70 cents in two weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. United Airlines to let unvaccinated workers return. The carrier will allow employees back in non-customer-facing roles who got religious or medical exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates. American…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Messy weather will hang around the southern half of the Peach State Friday afternoon, and a cold front overnight will bring strong storms to Middle Georgia. Today The mild, humid, and wet trend continued for another morning around Middle Georgia, and several spots began the day with some fog. It will overall be a cool day…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Southwest High School student-athlete Travion Searcy, signed a National Letter of Intent with Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. During his time at Southwest, Searcy played basketball and football. He spoke about what it means to be a student-athlete and gave advice for younger athletes. “Being a student-athlete is hard, but you got to do it….
We are getting a nice break from the rain this evening across Middle Georgia, but more rain and even severe storms are on the way Friday. We will be watching closely as several round of showers and storms move north from the Gulf of Mexico. Showers will start during the morning hours, with mainly light to moderate rain. By the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman died Thursday after a single-vehicle crash on Zebulon Road. It happened just after 5 p.m. in the 7400 block of Zebulon Road, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say 34-year-old Tiffany Fuller was traveling east when her vehicle left the road and collided with a mailbox. Macon-Bibb…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Historic Macon celebrated a huge milestone in the revitalization of the Beall’s Hill Neighborhood Thursday night. The organization completed the work on the train recreation building where the County Cooperative Extension Office is now housed. There are also other projects in the works, including 12 affordable housing units to be built in the heart of the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s now been more than a year since Macon-Bibb county started the Clean Streets Matter Initiative. If you’re a Macon-Bibb resident, getting rid of items that take up space in our homes can be a challenge. Unfortunately, sometimes that challenge turns into illegal dumping, which Mayor Lester Miller says is the last thing the county wants….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Central Georgia Technical College will have a chance at a scholarship in honor of a local Vietnam War veteran who died in combat. The 1st Battalion, 5th Marines Vietnam Veterans presented a $100,000 check to fund a scholarship in honor of Marine Sergeant Rodney Davis. Sergeant Davis used his body to cover a live…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Douglass Theatre held its 30th Women’s History Month luncheon Thursday. Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda Colvin served as the keynote speaker. Healthcare was the focus, and this year’s theme was “Women providing healing, promoting hope.” Dr. Marqueta Bell-Hall and Dr. Monique Davis-Smith were honored for their work. Categories: Bibb County, Featured, Local News Tags: Dr….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thursday, March 10 was World Kidney Day, and The Macon Medical Group is providing free kidney screenings all this month. Kidneys are responsible for dispelling waste in the body as well as keeping blood clean. According to Heather Self, a nurse practitioner, there are no early signs that someone may have kidney failure. Self says a…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Elementary students from across Georgia visited Georgia College’s Centennial Center this week to show off their science projects. The projects ranged from biochemistry to engineering. “If we do not get them interested in science at an early age, by the time they reach middle and high school, they either already have an appreciation for it or…
35th Annual Forsythia Festival Kicks off this weekendForsythia FestivalFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The 35th annual Forsythia Festival in Monroe County is being held this weekend, March 12 and 13. Organizers say they’re bringing back several activities for the whole family. More than 100 vendors will be on-site with everything from food to arts and crafts to a kids zone with inflatables….
Monroe County Friends of the library bring back annual used book saleFriends of the libraryFORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County’s used book sale returns this weekend after not being held the last two years. The pandemic put a pause on the book sale, which means the Monroe County Friends of the Library’s collection has grown. “There a little bit of a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man has been sentenced to serve more than 17 years in prison after a second bank robbery offense. 50 Year-old Wesley Sorrow has a long criminal history, according to a release from the department of justice, which says Sorrow had already served time for a bank robbery conviction in Middle Georgia, and now he is…