New Bibb County School District board members sworn in
The new members say their top priority is the students.
Houston County holds groundbreaking for new government building
The building will be almost 20,000 square feet and cost $3.5 million to build.
People named in racketeering case donated to Anita Howard’s campaign
16 people were charged with bribery, money laundering, tax evasion, and illegal gambling.
Macon-Bibb Commissioners say goodbye to Mayor Robert Reichert
Mayor Reichert hosted his final commission meeting Tuesday night.
Pediatricians provide safety tips when purchasing gifts
MACON, GEORGIA(41NBC/WMGT) — As the holidays approach, pediatricians at Medical Center Navicent Health want to provide safety tips when purchasing gifts for children. Health experts understand that during the holidays we want to give the most desirable gifts of the year. Pediatrician recommended shopping tips Look for age-appropriate labels Look for safety inspection labels Avoid toys that shoot, have parts…
Layaway Santa returns, despite pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Santa Claus is coming to town — Layaway Santa that is. Layaway Santa is a tradition that’s happened for several years in Middle Georgia. Chris Floore, one of the organizers, says he wasn’t sure it would happen this year. “People have lost jobs, they’ve had hours cut back for whatever reason but that same conversation turned…
BCSD Director of Before/After School Programs nationally recognized
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County School District’s Director of Before and After School Programs has been recognized as one of 18 ‘Afterschool Ambassadors’ in the nation. Dr. Janice Flowers will serve as Afterschool Ambassador for the Afterschool Alliance in 2020-2021. The Afterschool Alliance requires ambassadors to continue their work at local after-school programs while in the role for one…
2 Milledgeville teens die after colliding with tractor-trailer head-on
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Milledgeville teens died in a car crash that happened at around 10:30 p.m. Monday. This is according to the Georgia State Patrol. Authorities identified the teens as: Tyrese S. Wright, 17 Jonathan M. Jarrett, 18 According to a GSP news release, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office requested the help of state troopers to investigate the fatal…
Man crashes SUV into back of logging truck, Bibb deputies investigating
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a travel collision with injuries that happened on Eisenhower Parkway at the intersection of Key Street at 7:04 a.m. Tuesday. Deputies say a 36-year-old man reportedly drove an SUV traveling east on Eisenhower Parkway. A logging truck also traveling east stopped at the intersection. As the light turned green, the…
Kelly Loeffler holds rally in Forsyth ahead of runoff election
Supporters at Fox City Brewing Company showed up to hear from Loeffler and her plans.
Georgia Democrats encourage people to vote early
Officials say everyone should vote no matter who they vote for.
Georgia Military College to remove Liberty Tree
The tree was planted in 1921, to honor the memory of soldiers who fought in WWI.
First shipment of COVID vaccines arrive in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Public Health received its first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday. The Pfizer vaccine arrived in Coastal Georgia at two public health locations with ultracold freezers. The vaccine requires such freezers for storage and temperature control. Monday’s shipment included 5,850 doses of the vaccine. The Coastal Health District is preparing to administer…
Macon community activists honor 50 lives lost to killings in 2020
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon community activists gathered in Rosa Parks Square overnight to honor those killed this year. Organizers of the event called each homicide victim more than just a number. “Unfortunately it’s more than just 50 people being buried, but it’s 50 plus people who now have sons and daughters going to prison, and there’s hundreds more whose…
Black Owned Businesses Tour of Downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Newtown Macon and several downtown businesses partner to bring a Black-Owned Businesses Tour to residents. Emily Hopkins, the Director of Place at Newtown Macon says downtown has grown rapidly and become more diverse overtime. “I think we’ve had 6 or 7 new black-owned businesses open this year,” Hopkins stated. “They all opened in the middle of a…
Anita Howard becomes first female, African American DA for Macon-Bibb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Anita Reynolds Howard took the oath of office for District Attorney Saturday morning at the Tubman Museum. Howard is the first black woman to hold the position in Macon-Bibb County. Howard says that her new role as Macon Judicial Circut District Attorney is an honor that she’s grateful for. The DA elect says that this gives…
‘Help keep COVID-19 cases from spiking’: Middle Georgia health care systems
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three Middle Georgia health care systems are asking for your help in keeping COVID-19 cases from spiking. Medical experts say Georgia’s cases have increased to the highest numbers since the pandemic started. Navicent Health CEO Tom Oliver says there has been an increase in the number of COVID patients at Atrium Health Navicent. Oliver says the Medical…
Daybreak teams up with Theatre Macon for #FlatleysTapForTen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Famous Irish dancer Michael Flatley is using his talents to put an end to homelessness worldwide. He partnered with Daybreak of Depaul for the campaign #FlatleysTapForTen. People who participate can post a ten-second video of themselves dancing with the hashtag to bring awareness to the homelessness problem around the world. He said if they can help…
Dublin receives $2.6M grant for infrastructure improvements at industrial park
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Dublin will use a $2.6 million grant to help boost infrastructure and business at the Dublin-Laurens County South Industrial Park. The Economic Development Administration within the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded the grant to help expand sanitary sewer service to the park. “This project will increase Dublin’s capacity to attract and retain businesses,”…
Tattnall Square Academy hosts annual Christmas program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tattnall Square Academy partnered with Kids Yule Love to help collect toys for the kids in need of Middle Georgia. The academy held its 34th annual Christmas program. Many of the kids who attended have been part of the program since they entered the school. The program included performances from students of all grade levels. They…
The Arc Macon hosts Santa drive-thru for special needs people
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped in Macon Friday to greet people with special needs. The Arc Macon turned its yearly Christmas party into a Santa drive-thru. Cars and vans drove through the organization’s parking lot. The vehicle stopped near the front of the building where The Arc Macon staff and Santa greeted them. Organizers handed out…
Macon honors Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church pastor with park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County has a new park for people to enjoy. Reverend Jacob Parker Memorial Park sits across from Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church on the corners of Elm and Telfair Streets. Named after Reverend Jacob Parker, the park honors the man who pastored Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church for nearly 50 years. Reverend Jacob Parker Memorial Park features…
Woman, child dead following Warner Robins house fire
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 62-year-old woman and a 4-year-old child died in a Warner Robins house fire that happened at 11:39 p.m. Thursday. This comes from a news release by the City of Warner Robins. According to the news release, the Warner Robins Fire Department responded to the house fire on Bowden Drive. It says two adults and…
Holiday crime in Bibb County trending down
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crime typically increases during the holiday season, but the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it’s noticing a different trend. “It usually just accelerates during the holiday season, because everybody’s in a rush to get gifts for their families,” Captain George Meadows said. According to daily crime reports from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, holiday burglaries and…