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Macon-Bibb residents excited for expanded waste convenience center hours

Matt Childers uses the temporary convenience center on 11th Street in downtown Macon every four to six weeks.

January 5, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Matt Childers uses the temporary waste convenience center on 11th Street in downtown Macon every four to six weeks. He was there Wednesday getting rid of cardboard and excess trash. He says the center is to use, but there’s one issue. “The only downside was trying to find some time during the week to get down…

Fort Valley Police Department awarded $150,000 grant to fight crime

The U.S Department of Justice is helping Fort Valley Police fight crime.

January 5, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Fort Valley Police Department awarded GrantGrantFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The U.S Department of Justice is helping Fort Valley Police fight crime. The agency recently received a $150,000 grant that’s expected to help Fort Valley Police fight crime. Maj. Jerrell Smith says the first step will be to collect community feedback using surveys. “We would like for you to reach…

Local organizations helping you keep your New Year’s resolution

Sparks Yoga and Bike Walk Macon are hoping to help the community achieve their goals for 2022 by offering a group setting for accountability.

January 5, 2022

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBc/WMGT) – Whether it’s healthier eating, making more time for yourself or just being a little more active, many of us enter a new year with goals to better ourselves. However, a study by the health company VERV reveals that after 36 days, most people fall off the path when it comes to forming new habits. Two organizations…

No cases of ‘flurona’ in Middle Georgia, but the North Central Health District offers tips on how to avoid the illness

Covid-19 cases and flu cases are both on the rise, and there's now concern over contracting both illnesses at the same time.

January 5, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

How to avoid FluronaFluronaMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Covid-19 cases and flu cases are both on the rise, and there’s now concern over contracting both illnesses at the same time. When you become sick with both the flu and Covid-19, it’s called “flurona.’ According to the North Central Health District, the co-infection has attracted a lot of attention. “With some cases…

Central Georgia Technical College breaks records with Fall 2021 semester

January 5, 2022

Haley Janes,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Central Georgia Technical College broke records at the end of the Fall 2021 semester with a single-term enrollment of 9,614 students. According to a release from CGTC, one of Georgia’s largest 2-year colleges, the college recorded more than 18% growth for credit students from Fall 2020 to Fall 2021– which the college attributes to the…

New dealership brings high end classic cars to Byron

January 5, 2022

Chace Ambrose,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- On Highway 49 in Byron in the old Fred’s building is the Byron Auto Group. From the outside, it looks like a regular run-of-the-mill car lot, but on the inside, it looks like a car museum. Classic Mustang fastbacks, a modern Mustang Terlingua, classic F-150’s and C10s an old Chevelle. These aren’t just old vehicles. We’re talking…

UPDATE: Arrest made following shooting at Loaves and Fishes Ministry

30-year-old John Paul Sewell was arrested Tuesday night following a shooting that left 45-year-old Carlos Antonio Gordon dead.

January 4, 2022

Haley Janes,

John Paul Sewell (Bibb County Sheriff’s Office)UPDATE (9 p.m.) – 30-year-old John Paul Sewell was arrested Tuesday night following a shooting that left 45-year-old Carlos Antonio Gordon dead. A news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the shooting happened at Loaves and Fishes Ministry, located at 651 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, just before 2 p.m. Deputies say…

Kemp announces Georgia National Guard troops will help at Macon, Warner Robins hospitals

Governor Brian Kemp announced Tuesday National Guard troops will help at several state testing locations and hospitals, including two middle Georgia hospitals.

January 4, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Brian Kemp announced Tuesday National Guard troops will help at several state testing locations and hospitals, including two middle Georgia hospitals. Kemp tweeted nearly 100 troops will support 16 Department of Public Health testing sites and its warehouse and more than 100 troops will be sent to 11 hospitals across the state. Atrium Health Navicent…

David Perdue makes first campaign stop for Governor

David Perdue made a stop in Houston County Tuesday night as part of his campaign to be the state's next governor.

January 4, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

David Perdue first campaign stopDavid PerdueWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — David Perdue made a stop in Houston County Tuesday night as part of his campaign to be the state’s next governor. He joined the Middle Georgia Republican Women in a meeting. We spoke with Perdue prior to the meeting about his reason for running and his goals moving forward. Perdue…

Study: Average of 11,700+ cars a day visited Warner Robins Buc-ee’s Christmas Week

Hogan says the city is hoping to develop the area more, including adding a visitor center.

January 4, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s been a little more than a year since Buc-ee’s opened its doors in Warner Robins. Whether you’re buying gas, buying a chopped brisket sandwich, or joining the fandom and buying a t-shirt, it has become a destination for locals and travelers. That fandom brought Rex Warner to the store on Tuesday morning. He and…

How to properly dispose of your Christmas tree in middle Georgia

Woape Farm in Houston County is taking your tree and putting it back where it came from: into the ground.

January 4, 2022

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

How to dispose of your Christmas treeChristmas TreeThere are several ways you can dispose of your tree besides setting it out on the curb. Woape Farm in Houston County is taking your tree and putting it back where it came from: into the ground. “Christmas trees and pine trees in general have very high Vitamin C content in their needles,…

MaconThon officially begins a three month intensive program this weekend

They will build a tech enable solution that helps the community.

January 4, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— MaconThon officially begins a three month intensive program this weekend. It contains elements of a hackathon and an accelerator program. There are 16 candidates who will work in teams of four over the next three months. They will build a tech enable solution that helps the community. We spoke with the Community Manager of MaconThon, Amber Stewart,…

Mentors Project in need of more mentors

The Mentors Project has been greatly impacted by the pandemic and needs adults in the community to step in.

January 4, 2022

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mentors Project needs volunteers. The Mentors Project is a program that assigns a student to an adult mentor who helps them get through grades 6-12. Bibb County School District officials are asking mentors to come forward to help students reach their goals for education. All eighth grade students have the opportunity to apply for the…

Wreath laying in Macon honors MLK

The Macon-Bibb MLK commission gathered in Rosa Parks Square to honor Dr. King's life before his birthday.

January 4, 2022

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Just two weeks before his birthday, the MLK commission gathered in Rosa Parks Square to pay their respects to the historic civil rights figure. The group made it a point to say, you do not have to wait for Martin Luther King day to honor the lives and legacies of black people who made a difference in the…

Ryland Environmental starts trash pickup for Bibb County

Ryland has been contracted to now pick up 100% of the trash in the Macon-Bibb community.

January 4, 2022

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb residents saw the impact of delayed trash pickup last year, after a change in the county’s pickup company contract. In October, the county announced it would allow Ryland Environmental to move from only picking up 20% of the community’s garbage to now handling 100% of the job. Monday, January 3, marked the first day of pick up…

Warming trend starts Wednesday

January 4, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

Warmer weather is on the horizon for Middle Georgia starting tomorrow (nothing like last week though), but it will only hang around for a few days. Mostly cloudy skies and a chance for an isolated shower will start the day Wednesday, clearing by the afternoon. Highs will be warming into the low 60s Wednesday afternoon ahead of our next weather…

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Christmas decorations stolen from Baldwin County Courthouse

January 4, 2022

Haley Janes,

According to a social media post from the BCSO, video footage from the downtown Milledgeville area shows a group of people walking past the courthouse, one of which is holding the stolen decoration in question- which appears to be an oversized Christmas ball ornament. The post says that the decoration was stolen on New Year’s Eve, and that the video…

Spirit of Macon Camera: View from January 4, 2022

January 4, 2022

41NBC Web Producer,

MTA invites you to watch as Abraham Abebe transforms MTA’s corner of the local transit universe with his enchanting design, the Spirit of Macon. And we can’t wait for you to see the finished mural — it’s magic. Categories: MTA Mural

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 27-31

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 27 and Friday, December 31, 2021.

January 4, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 27 and Friday, December 31, 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…

Bibb deputies: 2 shot Monday night near Anthony Road

It happened just after 10 o'clock near the intersection of Adams Avenue and Aline Street, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.

January 3, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are in critical condition after being shot Monday night. It happened just after 10 o’clock near the intersection of Adams Avenue and Aline Street, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. That’s near Anthony Road. Both male victims were transported to the hospital by ambulance, according to the release. Their…

Officials provide update on Monroe County teacher accused of sexual exploitation of children

Monroe County Sheriff Brad Freeman, Monroe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Hickman and Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jonathan Adams hosted a public forum Monday night.

January 3, 2022

Tucker Sargent,

Monroe County Sheriff’s OfficeFORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mary Persons High School band director, teacher and coach Miles Benson posted $12,000 bail Friday after being arrested the day before and charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of children and sexual conduct by person with supervisory authority. That’s according to Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jonathan Adams, who said he requested…

Warner Robins Mayor Patrick officially takes oath of office

Mayor LaRhonda Patrick took the oath of office just after 5 p.m. Monday.

January 3, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monday was the day many people in the city of Warner Robins had been waiting for. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick took the oath of office just after 5 p.m. “A sense of pride knowing that history has been made for the first time in our city,” Patrick said. “It brightens my spirit to see how people…

Staying cool and sunny Tuesday

January 3, 2022

Cecilia Reeves,

Overnight lows will be dropping into the 30s and 20s under clear skies, but at least the gusty winds have calmed down. Tuesday will be another pleasant, but cool day in the area with sunshine expected all day. By Wednesday we will begin our increase in some cloud cover, ahead of our next cold front. Thursday is our next chance…

Setting S.M.A.R.T. New Year’s resolutions

January 3, 2022

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— New Year’s resolutions are as cliché as it gets, but that doesn’t stop people from creating a new list of goals to start off each year. According to Forbes.com studies show that 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail. Madison Couch, a registered dietitian with Atrium Health Navicent, says the best way to set New Year’s resolutions…

Matt Childers uses the temporary convenience center on 11th Street in downtown Macon every four to six weeks.

The U.S Department of Justice is helping Fort Valley Police fight crime.

Sparks Yoga and Bike Walk Macon are hoping to help the community achieve their goals for 2022 by offering a group setting for accountability.

Covid-19 cases and flu cases are both on the rise, and there's now concern over contracting both illnesses at the same time.

30-year-old John Paul Sewell was arrested Tuesday night following a shooting that left 45-year-old Carlos Antonio Gordon dead.

Governor Brian Kemp announced Tuesday National Guard troops will help at several state testing locations and hospitals, including two middle Georgia hospitals.

David Perdue made a stop in Houston County Tuesday night as part of his campaign to be the state's next governor.

Hogan says the city is hoping to develop the area more, including adding a visitor center.

Woape Farm in Houston County is taking your tree and putting it back where it came from: into the ground.

They will build a tech enable solution that helps the community.

The Mentors Project has been greatly impacted by the pandemic and needs adults in the community to step in.

The Macon-Bibb MLK commission gathered in Rosa Parks Square to honor Dr. King's life before his birthday.

Ryland has been contracted to now pick up 100% of the trash in the Macon-Bibb community.

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 27 and Friday, December 31, 2021.

It happened just after 10 o'clock near the intersection of Adams Avenue and Aline Street, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.

Monroe County Sheriff Brad Freeman, Monroe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Hickman and Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jonathan Adams hosted a public forum Monday night.

Mayor LaRhonda Patrick took the oath of office just after 5 p.m. Monday.

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