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Ryland Environmental taking over Macon-Bibb’s solid waste collection starting Monday, January 3

Ryland Environmental will take over Macon-Bibb's solid waste collection services (trash, recycling, yard debris and bulk waste) on Monday, January 3.

December 29, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Macon-Bibb CountyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ryland Environmental will take over Macon-Bibb’s solid waste collection services (trash, recycling, yard debris and bulk waste) on Monday, January 3. That’s according to a Macon-Bibb news release, which says every house in the county should begin using the new carts that day. You’re asked to place your old, empty cards on the curb…

UPDATE: 70-year-old man shot in Macon this week dies

Macon-Bibb Coroner says 70-year-old Peter Taylor has died.

December 29, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

UPDATE (12/29) – Macon-Bibb Coroner says 70-year-old Peter Taylor has died. Jones says he was pronounced dead at 11:56 Wednesday morning after being shot in the head. The shooting is still under investigation. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened Monday night around 11:42. 70-year-old Peter Taylor was shot in his home…

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Gordon Methodist Church hosts blood drive

There is a high demand for all blood types but an even higher demand for blood type O negative, which is known as the universal donor.

December 29, 2021

Cameron Branscomb,

Gordon Methodist ChurchGORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gordon Methodist Church held a blood drive Tuesday. Event coordinators said it’s as important as ever to give blood due to a shortage across the state. Coordinator Ethel Beck has been coordinating blood drives since 1983. She recalled one of her own experiences and emphaiszed the importance of donating blood. “My mother needed blood…

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful offering Christmas tree recycling January 8

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is preparing for its annual "Bring One For The Chipper" event on Saturday, January 8.

December 29, 2021

Cameron Branscomb,

Bring one for the Chipper flyerMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is preparing for its annual “Bring One For The Chipper” event on Saturday, January 8. Macon-Bibb residents can bring their natural Christmas trees to be shredded in a wood chipper. If they would like, residents can also take the mulch made from their tree. Keep Macon Beautiful will…

TECH REPORT: 12/29/2021

December 29, 2021

Haley Janes,

Jane King speaks on the latest news in Technology, including tech companies pulling out of in-person attendance to trade shows due to health concerns, Meta hires from Apple, demand for Tesla grows, and DoorDash engineers are angry. The second-largest maker of personal computer processors, joined the growing list of companies that have canceled in-person attendance at the CES trade show…

MORNING REPORT: 12/29/2021

December 29, 2021

Haley Janes,

Jane King speaks on the latest in business news, including space advancements of 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control expresses concerns about COVID on cruise ships, and Amazon gives a statement in relation to parents’ concerns about Alexa. Space achievements of 2021 —including a rover landing on Mars, a small drone called ingenuity and the launch of the James…

Macon-Bibb sets record for homicides; MVP Initiative provides hope going into 2022

Mayor Lester Miller's "Macon Violence Prevention" initiative now has an action plan after months of data collection.

December 28, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

Mayor Lester Miller addresses the crowd at a Macon Violence Prevention forum.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A month before taking office, following a record-breaking year of homicides in 2020, Macon-Bibb Mayor-Elect Lester Miller said he planned to take action. “It’s our job to make it right,” Miller said at City Hall in December of 2020. “It’s my job as mayor to…

Rain and storms return Wednesday

December 28, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

We reached record high temps today across Middle Georgia, with some places warming to the 80s. Scattered storms are back in the forecast tomorrow as we finally get a little uplift to go with our increased moisture. It won’t be raining all day, but you should still probably grab the umbrella as you are heading out. We have a level…

Local hospitals react to new CDC guidelines, warn of 5th Covid surge

According to Dr. Duke, there's now a rolling seven day average of more than 7,000 positive Covid cases a day across Georgia.

December 28, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The CDC updated quarantine guidelines Monday. They shortened the recommended isolation time for asymptomatic people with Covid-19, from ten days to five days. The CDC says after the isolation people should wear a mask for five days. If you still have symptoms following a five day isolation, continue to stay home until you feel better. After you…

Perry Buzzard Drop returns for New Years Eve

There will be live music and food trucks. They also plan to broadcast the UGA-Michigan playoff game.

December 28, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The historic Perry Buzzard Drop is back after the pandemic cancelled it last year. There will be live music and food trucks. They also plan to broadcast the UGA-Michigan playoff game. Downtown restaurants will stay open late, and there will be a kids countdown complete with kiddie poppers and a balloon artist starting at 8 p.m. Perry’s…

Macon Transit Authority set to unveil new mural

The painting is expected to be finished by the second week of January 2022, weather permitting.

December 28, 2021

Cameron Branscomb,

It is commissioned by artist and professor at Georgia College and State University, Abraham Abebe. His design was voted on by local artists and MTA employees. Abebe said he wants this mural to represent Macon’s diverse community and the beauty the city has to offer. “As you can see there’s a bird, the bird is flying that means that the…

Bibb deputies: Man dead after Tuesday night shooting at gas station

It happened just before 7 o'clock at Shell gas station at 100 South Heron Street near Eisenhower Parkway.

December 28, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE 5:36 A.M.: According to Macon-Bibb County coroner Leon Jones, investigators identified the victim as Jacovian Maxwell of Macon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Sheriff Deputies responded to a shooting at the Shell gas station at 100 South Heron Street near Eisenhower Parkway. The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. Tuesday night. After arriving, deputies found a 36-year-old male shooting…

Fort Valley Public Safety Director Lawrence Spurgeon on police shootings.

Fort Valley Public Safety Director announces resignation

Lawrence Spurgeon says he informed the mayor and city council earlier this month.

December 28, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley Public Safety Director Lawrence Spurgeon announced his resignation Tuesday. In a letter on the Fort Valley Department of Public Safety Facebook page, Spurgeon said he informed the mayor and city council of his decision on December 13. “While I have decided to step into retirement from public safety it has been my pleasure…

2021: Georgia voters usher in new leadership

Middle Georgia selected several new mayors to lead their communities in a new direction.

December 28, 2021

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia voters helped create numerous history-making political firsts in 2021. They started off the year by sending two new Democratic senators to Washington to represent the Peach State. Jon Ossoff defeated incumbent Republican U.S. Senator David Perdue. And Raphael Warnock beat out the recently appointed Republican U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler. Their wins gave Democrats control of…

New Terminal Station mural begins to take shape

December 28, 2021

Cameron Branscomb, Peyton Lewis,

Artist Abraham Abebe has been commissioned to paint a mural on the corner of the Macon Transit Authority bus lanes, next to the Poplar Street bridge. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- If you’ve driven past Macon’s Terminal Station, you may have noticed a new addition to the walls of the bus lanes. Artist Abraham Abebe has been commissioned to paint a mural…

Spirit of Macon Camera: View from December 28, 2021

December 28, 2021

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.

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 20-24

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 20 and Friday, December 24, 2021.

December 28, 2021

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 20 and Friday, December 24, 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…

Doctors see increase of cardiac patients during holidays

Dr. Gates Barry, Emergency Medicine Physician with Piedmont Macon, says they've seen a 10 to 20 percent increase in cardiac patients during the holidays.

December 27, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s the time of year when people gather with loved ones. While that does bring joy, it also brings more food, and potentially stress. Dr. Gates Barry, Emergency Medicine Physician with Piedmont Macon, says they’ve seen a 10 to 20 percent increase in cardiac patients during the holidays. “I think people might unfortunately wait if it’s around…

Staying warm this week, rain returns midweek

December 27, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been a warm day in Middle Georgia with highs once again make it to the 70s, even with continued cloud cover. Overnight we will once again see patchy fog developing across the area and lingering into Tuesday morning. Highs Tuesday will be warming into the mid and upper 70s with mostly cloudy skies sticking around. The breeze will…

Warner Robins homeless shelter receives new beds

It will be the first time in nearly 20 years that the mattresses have been replaced.

December 27, 2021

Cameron Branscomb,

HOUSTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-The Warner Robins Outreach Center received 24 new mattresses. It will be the first time in nearly 20 years the mattresses have been replaced. The mattress were donated by the Winning Church of Warner Robins and provided by Crosby Mattresses. Founder of the the center, Rev. John Thomas, says the beds show that someone is looking out for…

Baldwin Co. Fire asking for help identifying arson suspect

December 27, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Baldwin County Fire Department is asking for your help identifying the person responsible for several fires. Captain Bradley Towe says crews determined a vacant house fire on Christmas Eve was intentional. Also over the last few weeks, there were several fires set in road side trash cans. He believes they are all connected. The fire department…

Wilcox County High School students recognized through work-based learning program

The program is allowing juniors and seniors to go to school while learning skills to prepare them for a career.

December 27, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

ABBEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Students at Wilcox County High School are being prepared for the workforce through a program called ‘Work-Based Learning.” The program is allowing juniors and seniors to go to school while learning skills to prepare them for a career. There are currently 45 students in the program. “It’s a nationwide program and one of the things they encourage us…

Bibb deputies: Man drives himself to Circle K after being shot

It happened around 2:30 Monday afternoon.

December 27, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is in critical condition at the hospital after being shot Monday afternoon. Bibb County deputies say 23-year-old Rasheed Ramon Law was shot in an unknown location and drove himself to Circle K on Forsyth Street around 2:30 before calling 911. He was taken to Atrium Health Navicent. Call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office…

Macon-Bibb Fire responds to Monday house fire

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is investigating a house fire that happened Monday.

December 27, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is investigating a house fire that happened Monday. Battalion Chief Todd Alligood says crews responded to a fire on Twin Wells Drive, near Houston Road, just before 1 p.m. Alligood says the man who lived at the home wasn’t there, but authorities are unsure about the status of the man’s dog. Follow…

Ryland Environmental will take over Macon-Bibb's solid waste collection services (trash, recycling, yard debris and bulk waste) on Monday, January 3.

Macon-Bibb Coroner says 70-year-old Peter Taylor has died.

There is a high demand for all blood types but an even higher demand for blood type O negative, which is known as the universal donor.

Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is preparing for its annual "Bring One For The Chipper" event on Saturday, January 8.

Mayor Lester Miller's "Macon Violence Prevention" initiative now has an action plan after months of data collection.

According to Dr. Duke, there's now a rolling seven day average of more than 7,000 positive Covid cases a day across Georgia.

There will be live music and food trucks. They also plan to broadcast the UGA-Michigan playoff game.

The painting is expected to be finished by the second week of January 2022, weather permitting.

It happened just before 7 o'clock at Shell gas station at 100 South Heron Street near Eisenhower Parkway.

Lawrence Spurgeon says he informed the mayor and city council earlier this month.

Middle Georgia selected several new mayors to lead their communities in a new direction.

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 20 and Friday, December 24, 2021.

Dr. Gates Barry, Emergency Medicine Physician with Piedmont Macon, says they've seen a 10 to 20 percent increase in cardiac patients during the holidays.

It will be the first time in nearly 20 years that the mattresses have been replaced.

The program is allowing juniors and seniors to go to school while learning skills to prepare them for a career.

It happened around 2:30 Monday afternoon.

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is investigating a house fire that happened Monday.

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