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Bibb County Investigators searching for missing elderly man

It was reported 78-year-old James Dumas went to his dialysis appointment on Thursday, December 9.

December 13, 2021

Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are asking for your help to find a missing elderly man. It was reported 78-year-old James Dumas went to his dialysis appointment on Thursday, December 9. Dumas was then later dropped off at his home on Sheridan Drive. On Friday, family members went to Dumas’ home, but he was not there….

Staying sunny and mild Tuesday

December 13, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

Clear skies are sticking around Middle Georgia for much of this week as high pressure hangs around. Highs today warmed to the mid 60s and tomorrow will be another day with highs just a bit above normal. Although a few isolated showers are possible in our far southern counties Wednesday, most of us will stay dry through the end of…

Upgrades approved for new shopping plaza in north Macon

The new shopping plaza looks to bring a new bank, a Dunkin' Donuts, and a few other restaurants or retail spots.

December 13, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After more than a year of planning for a shopping plaza along Bass Road in north Macon, builders and investors brought their ideas before Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning again. The project, planned for the 1400 block of Bass Road, was first approved in 2019. After a year of clearing land and putting in water lines, Cleve…

Local small businesses being affected by inflation

Rising inflation and supply chain issues have affected small business owners across America.

December 13, 2021

Cameron Branscomb,

The inside of The Transformation Spot in VinevilleMACON,Ga(41NBC/WMGT) -Rising inflation and supply chain issues have affected small business owners across America. Local wellness store owner Edna Fisher says plastic cups have been increasingly more difficult to receive in the last few months. The rising prices of goods has forced a lot of businesses to either raise their prices or go…

Teens arrested after shots fired at Jones County basketball game

Multiple juveniles and a 17-year-old were arrested Saturday in connection to a shooting that happened during a basketball game in Jones County.

December 13, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Jones County High School (File)Jones CountyGRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Multiple juveniles and a 17-year-old were arrested Saturday in connection to a shooting that happened during a basketball game in Jones County. According to a news release from the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, it happened inside the Jones County High School Gym around 8 o’clock. The Greyhounds were facing Baldwin. Deputies stopped…

Bike Walk Macon receives grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

The organization is planning to use the grant to educate the public in an effort to lower pedestrian deaths.

December 13, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Bike Walk Macon received grant from GOHSGovernor’s Office of Highway SafetyMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety awarded Bike Walk Macon a more than $40,000 grant. The organization is planning to use the grant to educate the public in an effort to lower pedestrian deaths. “Utimately we want to get those crash rates down, those fatality rates…

Anonymous donor gifts $2.5 million to Ft. Valley State University’s Finish Line Initiative

December 13, 2021

Haley Janes,

A press release from FVSU says on Monday, December 13th, 2021, the school received it’s largest single contribution in school history. The gift goes towards the school’s Finish Line Initiative, which works to help students pay for educational expenses not covered by financial aid. The donation came from the same person who donated $250,000 to the same initiative in August…

Discount Grocery 2 robbed

December 13, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery Sunday night around 9:59p.m., at the Discount Grocery 2, located at 4116 Napier Avenue. It was reported that a male subject, wearing a facial covering, entered the store with a gun, he got money from the clerk and fled on foot The suspect was described as abeing around 6…

Crawford County man shot in leg

December 13, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

Crawford County Deputies are investigating a non-lethal shooting. According to a press release from Sheriff Lewis Walker, around 12:30 am Saturday the Sheriff’s office received a call about a person being shot in the 6800 block of Sandy Point Road. Upon the deputies’ arrival, they found the 31 year old Michael Bryant Smith had been shot in the leg. Smith…

Man killed in single car accident on I-75

December 13, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

An early morning traffic accident on I-75 cost a man his life. According to a release from a the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office the single car crash took place around 1:30 a.m. Sunday on I 75 southbound near Arkwright Road. According to witnesses, a vehicle that was driven by 32-year-old Stevie Jones Jr. of Macon, was traveling south on Interstate 75. Jones…

Family Dollar on Rocky Creek Rd robbed

December 13, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

Bibb county deputies are looking for a man they say robbed the Family Dollar on Rocky Creek Road. According to a press release around 7:30 a masked male entered the store, walked around until several customers left, and then pulled out a handgun and demanded money from the cash register. Once the male received an undisclosed amount of currency, he…

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West Laurens High School remembers Demaryius Thomas

When people who knew Demaryius Thomas talk about him, they don't talk about his 9,000 receiving yards or his Super Bowl ring. They talk about the person he was.

December 10, 2021

Cameron Branscomb,

A Sophomore Demaryius Thomas taking his basketball team picture He was 33. After Thomas graduated from West Laurens, he went on the play college football at Georgia Tech. He was later drafted in the first round by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL draft and won a Super Bowl in 2016. When people who knew Demaryius Thomas talk about…

Macon-Bibb County dedicates community center to Delores A. Brooks

Brooks was the first African American woman to sit on Macon City Council

December 10, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

Brooks was the first African American woman to sit on Macon City Council. She mentored many incoming council members during the 20 years, including District 3 Commissioner Elaine Lucas. “She was a role model. I could watch her and learn an awful lot,” she said. Brooks’ daughter, Pamela Montgomery, says her mother paved the way for many other local politicians….

FVSU partners with Bibb County School District for ‘Interns as Teachers’

The university says is hoping to put more African American men in the classroom.

December 10, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Fort Valley State University partners with Bibb County School District fir Interns as Teachers ProgramFVSU FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University is known for its agriculture education, but the university is hoping to attract more students to teaching. The pandemic has caused an extra need for more teachers across the nation. That’s why FVSU partnered with the…

Macon-Bibb Fire adds 26 new firefighters

The graduating class will start their first shifts this weekend.

December 10, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department added 26 new firefighters to the department on Friday. The Summer 2021 recruit class had its graduation ceremony at the Central Georgia Technical College Auditorium. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller spoke to the graduates, who received their pins and diplomas with family members by their side. “It’s an honor to have a group…

Community Church of God hosts gift giveaway Saturday

You can go to the church at 5555 Bethesda Avenue at 9 a.m. and register for the free gifts from the church's Walmart store.

December 10, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

You can go to the church at 5555 Bethesda Avenue at 9 a.m. and register for the free gifts from the church’s Walmart store. Once you register, the church will give you a bag to fill with gifts. There are items for children and the family. Senior Pastor for the church, Jason McClendon, says anyone can come to the event….

Houston Galleria Mall hosting Health and Resource Fair Saturday

During the event, you can receive a Covid-19 vaccine and Flu Vaccine. There will also be a food donation and toy giveaway.

December 10, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Notivision partners with organization to host Health and Resource FairNotivisionNotivision partnered with the Latino Community Fund of Georgia to host the event. During the event, you can receive a Covid-19 vaccine and flu Vaccine. There will also be a food donation and toy giveaway. Event organizers say they will answer any questions you may have about the Covid vaccine. Jose…

Severe storms possible Saturday evening

December 10, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been dreary day in Middle Georgia with fog, drizzle, and some cool conditions for most of the day. A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for much of the area through 6am Saturday. Make sure you slow down and turn on your low beams if you are driving this evening. Tomorrow brings our next chance for severe weather…

Chef Scottie Johnson’s Blueberry Compote

December 10, 2021

41NBC Web Producer,

Ingredients 1 lb fresh blueberry 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar A pinch of salt A pinch of cinnamon Zest of 1 lemon 1 oz amaretto 2 tablespoon lemon juice (from about 1 lemon) Instructions 1. Wash the blueberries. 2. Add blueberries, sugar, salt, cinnamon, lemon zest, amaretto, lemon juice in a medium sauce pan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until blueberries are soft….

BS Report: December 8th – What the Heck Happened?

The Dawgs suffered a heartbreaking loss to Alabama on Saturday, but what went wrong?

December 9, 2021

David Tufts,

The Dawgs suffered a heartbreaking loss to Alabama on Saturday, but what went wrong? Bill Shanks will go over it all from the QB to the defense to figure out who dropped the ball, and how Georgia can save their stellar season. Categories: Sports

Rant and Rave: December 9th – Sifting Through the Ashes

Dawgs fans are still trying to process the disappointing loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game.

December 9, 2021

David Tufts,

Dawgs fans are still trying to process the disappointing loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game. Hear what Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent have to say about the way things broke down. Categories: Sports

Rain and warmer return temps Friday

December 9, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

Rain is moving across Alabama this evening and will be pushing into Middle Georgia after midnight. These scattered showers will be sticking around for the overnight hours and into Friday morning. A few rumbles of thunder are possible, but mostly just expect rain and patchy fog to start the day. Clouds will stick around for the afternoon as shower coverage…

Travel insurance claims cause frustrations from pandemic cancellations

Covid cancelled Carrol Colbert's trip to Africa. She's been struggling to figure out why her trip insurance won't cover a refund.

December 9, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

Carrol Colbert reads through her travel insurance policy from a trip she booked before the pandemic.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Carrol Colbert loves to travel. She’s been to New York, Las Vegas, and even Egypt. In December of 2019, she booked a trip with her sister for the following June to Morocco and Senegal through Great Value Vacations and CheapOair. Since the…

Beverly Knight Children’s Hospital receives toy donation from BCSO

"We bring toys to the children's hospital for the kids that are going to be here during the holiday season."

December 9, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Holiday season is in full swing at Atrium Health Navicent’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. Many children at the hospital will be spending Christmas a little different than what they’re used to, so the Bibb County Sheriff’s office wants to make sure Santa hasn’t forgotten them. “We bring toys to the children’s hospital for the kids that…

It was reported 78-year-old James Dumas went to his dialysis appointment on Thursday, December 9.

The new shopping plaza looks to bring a new bank, a Dunkin' Donuts, and a few other restaurants or retail spots.

Rising inflation and supply chain issues have affected small business owners across America.

Multiple juveniles and a 17-year-old were arrested Saturday in connection to a shooting that happened during a basketball game in Jones County.

The organization is planning to use the grant to educate the public in an effort to lower pedestrian deaths.

When people who knew Demaryius Thomas talk about him, they don't talk about his 9,000 receiving yards or his Super Bowl ring. They talk about the person he was.

Brooks was the first African American woman to sit on Macon City Council

The university says is hoping to put more African American men in the classroom.

The graduating class will start their first shifts this weekend.

You can go to the church at 5555 Bethesda Avenue at 9 a.m. and register for the free gifts from the church's Walmart store.

During the event, you can receive a Covid-19 vaccine and Flu Vaccine. There will also be a food donation and toy giveaway.

The Dawgs suffered a heartbreaking loss to Alabama on Saturday, but what went wrong?

Dawgs fans are still trying to process the disappointing loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship game.

Covid cancelled Carrol Colbert's trip to Africa. She's been struggling to figure out why her trip insurance won't cover a refund.

"We bring toys to the children's hospital for the kids that are going to be here during the holiday season."

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