Jones County Family Connection receives Trauma Responsive Care Grant
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning recently awarded four counties $10,000 grants.
Planning and Zoning approves Pio Nono resource center
Sherry Williams cried tears of joy at a Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Monday.
Students prepare for social justice, spoken word contest for scholarships
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Griffith Family Foundation and Southwest High School plan to hold a spoken word contest with a focus on social justice. The contest gives Southwest High students a chance to earn scholarships from the Griffith Family Foundation. The contest will take place on Thursday, April 29th. Students like Xaviana Syphrtt are already perfecting their presentations. “I’m really…
Bibb County students sign to join MGA Project SEARCH
Project SEARCH is a nine month program, aimed at helping individuals with disabilities learn job skills.
UPDATE: United Way holds free tax filing event
Some events have changed plans due to the threat of severe weather.
Colton Strong: Toddler battles cancer, Monroe County community provides support and awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – No one wants to hear a cancer diagnosis, especially not for their three-year-old child. That’s the situation for 41NBC Managing Editor/Producer Clay Poulnott and his family in Monroe County. Just weeks before his fourth birthday, his son Colton was diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma in early March. Lymphoblastic lymphoma is one of the most common forms of…
Mayor Lester Miller gives ‘State of the Community’ address
He spoke about many of the accomplishments his administration has made.
Fountain Park crosswalk gets pedestrian warning lights
Sgt. Evans says when light flash, cars should completely stop to allow people to cross the road.
Historic Macon announces new trade inititives
With a ten week program based on a variety of topics, they want to help create jobs.
1 dead after early morning shooting in North Macon
UPDATE: 7:56 AM Police identified 21-year-old Cameron Jay Ramon Ashley. Bibb County Coroner’s Office personnel contacted the next of kin. Police have no leads on a suspect(s) or the events leading up to the homicide. Ashley had multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead on the scene. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A man is dead after an early morning shooting on Thursday….
Cold fronts bring rain and cooler temps Thursday
We are saying goodbye to clear skies and above average temperatures after today, as clouds have started to push in. Overnight a cold front will continue to push into Middle Georgia bringing a chance for showers, mainly during the morning Thursday. Although we can’t rule out a few rumbles of thunder, widespread thunderstorms are not expected. A second cold front…
FVSU has new ways to reach minority farmers
Agricultural professors at Fort Valley State University are working to help minority farmers.
Perry opens newly renovated splash pad
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry has opened their newly renovated splash pad. The old splash pad needed many repairs. Much work went into creating a more kid-friendly environment says building maintenance manager Renia Davis. Features include: New Colors Replaced railing Updated restroom More activities for the kids Davis says they are expecting to see a lot more families in the…
Crawford County investigator arrested, fired after GBI investigation into traffic stop
A Crawford County investigator is out of a job after being arrested and charged with aggravated assault and violation of oath of office.
Demolition begins for Macon-Bibb blight removal plan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 7 blighted properties are marked for demolition on Wednesday. In efforts to improve local neighborhoods, Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller declared 57 blighted properties were public nuisances. The county’s Department of Code Enforcement sent out notices to the owners of those properties, offering a chance to make improvements. 37 property owners did not respond. As a result,…
Deputy Christopher Knight’s funeral honors his life
Law enforcement agencies along with local and state officials across Georgia came to pay their respects.
Department of Public Health halts Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution
This comes after six women became sick from a rare blood clot disorder and low platelet count.
Woman creates cookbook hoping to help others
Debi Crawford lost her husband to Pulmonary Fibrosis, and wanted to do something in his memory.
32nd annual Dogwood Festival in Perry rescheduled
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 32nd annual Dogwood Festival in Perry has a new date after being canceled last weekend. According to a post on the festival’s Facebook page, the new dates are Saturday April 24th from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday April 25th from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. The Festival will also be returning to it’s…
Schnitzer Steel Industries bringing jobs to Macon
A partnership between Schnitzer Steel Industries and the Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority will help create jobs.
Education fund created for daughter of Deputy Christopher Knight
“This is a trying time. But having good people around you stepping up like this makes you go through the healing process.”
UPDATE: Second suspect arrested in connection to 16-year-old’s death
A second suspect wanted in connection to the homicide of 16-year-old Ahmori Searcy is now in custody.
UPDATE: Houston County man convicted of murdering his grandmother, sentenced to life in prison
UPDATE: The man convicted of murdering his 81 year old grandmother will spend the rest of his life in prison. Houston County Superior Court Judge, Bo Adams, sentenced 33-year-old Jared Carter to life in prison plus five years for the use of a knife Wednesday. Judge Adams called the crime “cruel and evil.” “At the end of it all, you…
Bibb Schools Supt. reveals plans for $100M+ in federal stimulus funding
Bibb County Schools Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones was the special guest Friday night at Macon Masters, a new flagship series at the Grand Opera House featuring speakers who are Middle Georgia leaders.