MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Santa Claus is obviously is very busy these next couple of days, and somehow he found a way to squeeze a joyride through Macon into his schedule. Santa’s joyride began at the Rosa Jackson center. We caught a glimpse of Santa and the Grinch on top of a fire truck near Davis Homes on Leaf Street. We…
High pressure is slowly pushing east this evening which will start our next warm up. Highs tomorrow will be warming into the mid and upper 60s with plenty of sunshine to start a warm weekend. Christmas Eve will be a warm one, with lows only dropping into the low 50s and upper 40s (well above normal for this time of…
MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- St. Peter AME Church hosted its second annual toy drive Thursday. The toy drive started in 2020, when Pastor Anthony Dixon saw a need for the church to help in the community. With the help of the community, the church collected 1,000 toys to help 100 families in Fort Valley. Pastor Dixon says the toy drive is…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Fort Valley State University community is mourning the death of a student. Investigators say 23 year-old MiAysha Brannon was shot and killed by her father while visiting home in South Carolina. According to a Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office report, there was a domestic dispute Sunday morning that is thought to have led to the…
UPDATE: (12/23/2021) — Deputies arrested 3 suspects in connection to the fatal shooting of Javon Jackson that took place in November. Booking reports from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office say 24 year-old T’andre Alexander, 19 year-old Garuyntae Ivey, and 17 year-old Devion Boyd were arrested Tuesday morning for murder. Jackson was found shot in the Southwood Mobile Home Park…
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
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Police located the U-Haul stolen from a family in Macon earlier this month. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a family moving from Florida to Alabama stopped at the Macon Marriott on Coliseum Drive December 13 to rest. Hours later, someone stole their U-Haul with everything they owned inside it. The U-Haul was recently found abandoned on…
Georgia sports fans have had a good year in 2021, receiving a gift we’ve been waiting over two decades for with the Braves taking the World Series. Now that the Dawgs are in position to make history as well, would it be greedy to want 2022 to be just as generous? Categories: Sports
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s that time of the year where people are gathering with family to celebrate the holidays. Before you get together though, there are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe from Covid-19 and the new Omicron variant. Doctors remind everyone to frequently wash your hands, wear a mask and social distance. “The fact is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Greek Corner Pizza restaurant on Vineville Avenue caught fire just before 11 a.m Wednesday. Fire officials arrived on scene to heavy smoke coming from the building. Owner of the restaurant, Arty Passias, was the only one in the building when the fire started. He says, the business just received a 98 on their health and safety…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a new camera system Wednesday. The enforcement device has two cameras sitting on top of a retractable pole. There’s one pan and tilt camera, and a 360 degree view camera. The Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation donated the $26,000 dollar tool. The tool will survey large events. Bibb County deputies say the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– “People want to go and adopt an animal for a family member or a friend, thinking that it’s a good idea,” Animal Control Officer Jessica McAbee explained. “Then we’ve got people calling after it’s not in the puppy stage anymore wanting to return it.” McAbee says Christmas is always tough for her and her coworkers at Warner…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman is wanted for forgery and fraud in Bibb County after wrongfully obtaining money from several banks in the middle Georgia area while assuming others’ identities and cashing fraudulent checks. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect after a victim reported that their identity was being used…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wednesday morning, Macon-Bibb fire crews responded to a fire in the Greek Corner Pizza restaurant on Vineville Avenue. Captain Jimmy Hollis with the Fire Department says the cause of the fire is still under investigation, and they’re still looking into where it started. A reporter at the scene says that there was only one person present…
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
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A scam that has been going on for years, known as the ‘work from home’ scam, is causing concern with several residents in Monroe County. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office took to Facebook to address the increase and warn people about the scam. It’s a scam of a job listing through Facebook Market place. Scammers persuade you to…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Each year in December, people across the country come together to participate in Wreaths Across America, where wreaths are laid on Veterans’ graves. This was the third year Rose Hill Cemetery was included in the ceremony. The first year organizers laid 40 wreaths. This year they laid 450. Emily Woodyard is the Coordinator for Wreaths Across America. She…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Santa Claus will visit Middle Georgia early this year, just two days before he delivers toys around the world. Saint Nick will joyride through Macon on a fire truck on Thursday at 6 p.m. Macon-Bibb Commissioner Paul Bronson wants families to come out and take pictures as Santa rides through their neighborhood. He hopes seeing Santa will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Christmas is known as the season of giving. Normally people think of this as giving presents or charitable donations, but Gloria Stanley is choosing to give something a little more unique this year. “When people come and donate their time, they don’t understand what a special resource that is for us,” said Missy Maloy at the Brookdale…
MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- Atrium Health Navicent opened a Food as Medicine Market called Farm-acy. The goal of the Food as Medicine Market is to cut down on the amount of medications prescribed. Doctors will be able to write prescriptions for healthy food for patients. “Instead of being reactive and prescribing medications, we’re trying to be proactive by helping people live…
(41NBC/WMGT) — In this edition of Ask Angi, Bailey Carson speaks on the importance of getting a home inspection, and what to expect from the process when you get one. Home Inspections can be valuable investment for multiple reasons- if you’re looking to buy, sell, or just catch potential problems with your home early on. Carson says if you can’t…
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
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 13 and Friday, December 17, 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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Covid cases are increasing in Georgia and across the country. Public Information Officer for North Central Health District, Michael Hokanson, says Middle Georgia is seeing a slight increase in cases. He says it’s something for people who are planning events and holiday gatherings should keep an eye on. “We do advocate for individuals doing a personal risk…