UPDATE: Man dies after being shot in south Macon Tuesday
The victim’ in Tuesday night’s shooting was identified as 35-year-old Terrance Deshun Chapman.
Mom to Mom: Spend Save Share Jars
Spend, Save, Share Jars In this segment of Mom to Mom, here’s a creative way to help your kids learn how to save their money. When it comes to educating our kids about money, we don’t really know where to start. That’s why these spend, save, share jars are the perfect way to go. Spending So let’s talk about spending….
Rant and Rave: January 7th
Have the Hawks hit a slump after starting their season hot? Who should the Falcons tap for their next head coach? Will the Mets new power hitter be a problem for the Braves? And who will come out on top when the Tide takes on Ohio State? Bill and Tucker are back with all the answers this week. Categories: Sports
How conspiracy theories impact people
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There are many conspiracy theories throughout history. Many have come up in the current political arena. Hanna Cespedes — a clinical mental health Specialist with All Counseling Solutions — says most people who believe them feel neglected by society. “They start believing and attributing hey I need something to hold onto and so when we connect…
Brookdale Warming Center announces new director
Brookdale Warming Center names Steve Bell as director. MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The Brookdale Warming Center announced its new Director Thursday. Steve Bell was named director for the Brookdale Warming Center. And his role, he will manage coordination with other non-profit organizations and volunteers to ensure smooth operations. The center opened Wednesday. So far, the center has helped eight people, it…
Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful hosts ‘Bring One for the Chipper’
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you still have your Christmas tree, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful wants to help you recycle it. The organization will host its annual “Bring One for the Chipper” event on Saturday. Organizers will turn your undecorated tree into mulch. Caroline Childs — the executive director of Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful — says this can help you start the…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center announces housing project
The Freedom’s Path at Dublin receives a ten year $625,000 per housing tax credit. DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Carl Vinson VA Center plans to renovate two buildings on campus. Director of the VA Center David Whitmer says that both buildings will include 22 studio efficiencies and 22 one-bedroom apartments. Between the two buildings will be an additional building for…
Perry shooting leaves 1 woman injured, suspect in custody
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry Police officers are investigating a Washington Street parking lot shooting that left one woman injured Thursday. Authorities say the incident happened around 1:10 in the afternoon. Officers identified the shooting victim as Shantoria M. Taylor, of Perry. They also identified the suspect as 53-year-old Darryl Smith, of Warner Robins. Officers say Smith shot Taylor in…
Bibb County BOE: ‘Poll workers are tired, anxious’
“Our employees are on edge,” Board of Elections Chairman, Mike Kaplan said.
New television show calls Macon ‘home’
The show guest stars Snoop Dog, Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Nettles and Cody Rhodes.
Body found in basement after Monroe County house fire
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County first responders located an unidentified body after a house fire in Juliette. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home at 27 Faith Court after a caller said someone was trying to harm him and his house was on fire. Deputies got to the scene around 10:30 Tuesday night. They report the home…
Perry City Council holds first meeting of 2021
Many things were on the agenda, but the big concern was the rise of COVID-19 cases in the area.
Brookdale warming center will open for the homeless, families in need
Mayor Miller says the idea for the center emerged after two homeless men froze to death on Christmas.
Voters cast a ballot on election day in Georgia
The wait time for most locations was just five to ten minutes.
Macon-Bibb holds first commission meeting with new administration
The new administration has many goals for the near future.
State representatives ask ‘Where are your ballots?’
State Representative Miriam Paris and James Beverly made the last-minute push to voters.
Macon-Bibb Coroner reports Pansy Avenue shooting death as second homicide of 2021
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones reports he is on the scene of Macon-Bibb County’s second homicide of 2021. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 100 block of Pansy Avenue just before 6:00 Tuesday night. Jones reports 28-year-old Ledarius Clark died of “multiple gunshot wounds.” The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the circumstances surrounding the…
Baldwin County School District to begin semester remotely
The district says it’s due to the number of students and staff currently in quarantine.
Things to keep in mind ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election
Election Day is Tuesday, January 5, and election officials want to make sure you have a plan.
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller proposing restriction of pawn and liquor licenses
Mayor Lester Miller is proposing an indefinite plan to ban liquor and pawn shop licenses.
BS Report: January 1st
Bill Shanks has some predictions for Georgia sports in 2021. Which teams will break the curse this year? Categories: Sports
Severe weather flips mobile home in Monroe County
Severe weather ripped through Monroe County Friday, taking down trees, power lines, and even a mobile home.
Nursing homes, assisted living facilities adapt to pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The elderly population is among the most vulnerable groups when it comes to contracting Covid-19. Nursing homes and Assisted Living Facilities limited access to visitors early on during the pandemic. As time has gone on facilities like Carlyle Place found ways to adapt to CDC Guidelines. Tara Johnson — the dementia programs and social services manager for…
Reverend Raphael Warnock visits Macon, encourages residents to vote
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Rain or shine, Bibb County residents gathered Friday afternoon in support of Democratic U.S. Senate Raphael Warnock in these final days of the runoff election. As January 5 draws near, Warnock reassured voters at Unionville Missionary Baptist Church that of his campaign promises. Warnock positions The Savannah native says when elected, he will: Strengthen the Affordable…