Law enforcement positions open across Middle Georgia
“We’re moving forward on a lot of fronts to make the jail safe.”
Sen. Warnock visits Blue Bird to talk electric school buses
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Senator Raphael Warnock stopped by the Blue Bird plant in Fort Valley to talk about the Clean Commutes for Kids Act. Warnock is a co-sponsor of the legislation that hopes to use $25 billion in the next decade to replace all diesel-fueled school buses with electric buses. In a study conducted by Georgia State University and…
Wellness Center hosts raffle fundraiser to buy adapted bikes
The Wellspring Wellness Center wants to make sure every kid gets the chance to ride a bicycle.
GBI: Man, wife found shot dead inside Centerville home
A man and his wife were found shot dead inside a Centerville home Tuesday morning.
BCSO: 3 teens wanted for causing $2,000+ worth of damage at Zebulon Road Walmart
Three teenagers are wanted for causing more than $2,000 worth of damage at the Zebulon Road Walmart last month.
Man dies from morning house fire in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is dead following a Tuesday morning house fire in the Payne City area of Bibb County. The fire happened around 10:45am at a home on the corner of Rose Avenue and Green Street. Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones confirms 60-year-old Terry Washington lived at the home. Jones says Washington was home at the…
Forsyth- Monroe Chamber hosts Taco Week
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— In honor of Cinco de Mayo, the Forsyth-Monroe Chamber is hosting Taco Week. A way of helping bring more people to the area, and highlighting 8 local businesses. Each business has created a unique taco that they will serve their customers. “We are looking forward to the public coming out and visiting these restaurants,” said Rebecca Stone, President/CEO…
City of Perry makes changes to downtown traffic
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The City of Perry is making changes to downtown traffic. The city is removing traffic lights from the following intersections: Carroll Street and Jernigan Street Main Street and Jernigan Street The city did a traffic study on Jernigan street and determined traffic signals aren’t necessary in those areas. Perry Public Works Superintendent, Ansley Fitzner, says residents and…
Restaurant revitalization grant coming to local businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Small Business Administration is making a push to get restaurants back on their feet after closures in the pandemic. Josh Rogers with Newtown Macon, explained that the funding targets businesses that are still behind in their finances. “What they’re looking for with the Restaurant Revitalization Fund is any business who in 2020 after they made all…
Severe storms possible Tuesday
Storms moved through Middle Georgia earlier this afternoon, bringing strong, damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and heavy rain. Tomorrow brings another chance of strong and severe storms, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Threats with any of the storms that form tomorrow will be damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, isolated tornadoes, and hail. As far as timing is concerned,…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office lowers age requirement for deputy position
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is adjusting its age requirement for candidates interesting in applying for a deputy sheriff position. The Sheriff’s Office will now consider applicants ages 18 and up. The previous age requirement was 21 years of age. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the change will expand the opportunity for more jobseekers to begin…
Piedmont Healthcare to acquire Coliseum Hospitals
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Piedmont Healthcare signed a purchase agreement for four Georgia hospitals. Piedmont will take over ownership of Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside Hospital from HCA Healthcare. Additionally, Piedmont plans to acquire Eastside Medical Center in Snellville and Cartersville Medical Center in Cartersville. Both Piedmont and HCA Healthcare are targeting July 31st as a closing date. “This…
Southwest High students take home national ranks in chess tourney
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A trio of seniors at Southwest High School in Macon are now nationally ranked chess champions. The students have been working on their game for four years now, with the help of their coach Shimeka Davis. They are now the first team from Southwest High to compete in a national chess tournament. “It felt amazing because…
Micro markets vending concept expanding in Middle Georgia
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Vending machines are everywhere, but micro markets are popping up more and more in Middle Georgia. A micro market is similar to a vending machine. It has snacks and drinks, but consumers use an app to buy vending items and then grab their purchases. Michael Francis is the owner of Georgia Fresh Vending Micro Markets. He says his…
Local businesses prepare to host Kentucky Derby parties
Businesses are preparing for parties to help celebrate “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports”.
Overview Inc. hosting food giveaway this weekend
Atrium Health Navicent will also provide COVID-19 vaccines.
Walker Road Landfill hosts free drop-offs every Tuesday in May
It’s part of the Clean Streets Matter initiative.
Soul music festival kicks off Saturday in Sandersville
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The first-ever Georgia Summer Soul Music Festival is happening this weekend in Sandersville. Vizions Entertainment promises some of the biggest names in R&B and soul, like Big Pokey Bear, Big Mucci, Calvin Richardson, Nelson Curry, Mr. Smoke and more. “We got good music, a lot of great artist,” said performer Stacii Adams. “The main thing is…
Nice weekend on the way
It has been another beautiful day in Middle Georgia, behind a cold front that passed through early this morning. High pressure will be moving back in Saturday, bringing sunny skies and a drop in humidity. Highs Saturday will be limited to the lower and mid 80’s, so enjoy it, because warmer weather is on the way starting Sunday. Through the…
International collectible design event makes American debut in Georgia
SAVANNAH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After opening in Shanghai (2019) and Paris (2020), an international collectible design fair is making its American debut in Savannah, Georgia. The show is called Unique Design X Savannah. It is taking place April 28th through May 2nd at the Kehoe Ironworks Building at Trustees’ Garden in Savannah. Eighteen artists from around the world are presenting…
Deputy chase ends in shootout along Riverside Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are on the scene of a pursuit that ended in a deputy-involved shooting in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted to make a traffic stop along Ward Street, just before 11:00pm Thursday. When the driver refused to stop, there was…
BS Report: April 29th – Falcons Draft Strategy
Bill Shanks has some advice for the Falcons heading into the 2021 NFL Draft. Categories: Sports
BCSO shares hot car safety tips before summer heat arrives
The inside of a car can get up to 43 degrees hotter than the temperature outside if left in the sun.
2 teens wanted for questioning in Circle K homicide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff Deputies are looking for people of interest after an early morning homicide. Deputies responded to a call of a person down at Circle K on Zebulon Road just before 2 a.m. There they found 23-year-old Brandon Washington lying outside of his car with a gunshot wound. Authorities pronounced Washington dead at the scene…