Little Richard music festival canceled until 2021
The event was called off due to the pandemic.
Sparks Yoga offers unique yoga classes during pandemic
The classes are one hour long, and allow participants to enhance their yoga practice.
Milledgeville Christmas tree lighting goes virtual
You watch the virtual tree lighting from the comfort of your own home.
Arrest made in November homicide; original suspect’s murder charge dropped
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators made an arrest Thursday in connection to a November 22 shooting death at an apartment complex.
MTA adds four new buses to routes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four new Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority buses are in operation and running routes. The ENC Eldorado Passport-HDs are cutaway buses that have a nearly flat entrance to help with wheel chair entry and exit. The 35-foot long buses are also equipped with a front-end bike rack. “Out of necessity, over the past two-and-a-half years we have…
How to keep your home safe this winter
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — When the temperature drops, residents turn on the heat. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department says that could mean trouble if you’re not careful. “We want to make sure those heating elements are used properly,” said Fire Safety Educator Jeremy Webb. “You want to give all those elements at least three feet clearance all the way around it…
Fruit orchard planted in Mill Hill East Macon Arts Village
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A new fruit orchard is growing on Hydrolia street near Taylor Avenue. The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Beautification Department partnered with the Arbor Conservation Board, Urban Development Authority, and Keep Macon Beautiful on the project. It takes the trees a few years to grow. “It shows great things can happen when people work together and realize that…
Sundance, Macon partner for 2021 film festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Sundance Film Festival will partner with Macon Film Festival to bring movies to you. Due to the pandemic, organizers of the Sundance Film Festival selected Macon as one of its locations for satellite screenings. Screenings will show at the Douglas Theatre for an in-person experience. President of the board director for Macon Film Festival Steven…
Forsyth family hosts massive light display to spread holiday cheer
The Uprights host drive-by Christmas light display to bring cheer FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One Monroe County family hopes to spread cheer during the holidays with a light display. Eleven-year-old Trinity Upright says her family started hanging their Christmas lights on Nov. 1. “There’s a bunch of them,” Upright said. “There’s like 200 and some of them flash and move,…
Macon set for slower recovery to COVID-19 recession
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An economic forecast from the University of Georgia Terry School of Business predicts that Macon will have a slower recovery from the COVID-19 recession than the rest of Georgia. The forecast shows that Macon lost fewer jobs during the pandemic than the rate seen statewide. However, the city will experience a slower recovery from those losses…
Navicent Health names new President, CEO ahead of name change
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Navicent Health named Delvecchio S. Finley as its next president and CEO. Finley has more than 15 years of leadership experience and is a graduate of Emory and Duke Universities, respectively. Subsequently, he is the current CEO of Alameda Health System in Oakland, California. This personnel change comes ahead of an anticipated name change for the hospital….
Man wanted for robbing Macon restaurant at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators are looking for a man who they say robbed a restaurant in Macon at gunpoint Wednesday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the robbery happened at the American Wings Deli Faves and Mo Restaurant at 2420 PioNono Avenue just before 10 p.m. Investigators say a man went into the restaurant…
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library makes its way to Middle Georgia
Her library program helps millions of children across the world.
Local blood drives highlight urgent need for donations
Donation only takes one hour, and it can save up to three lives.
Deputies looking for 2 accused of robbing dollar store Wednesday
Bibb County deputies are looking for two people accused of robbing a dollar store Wednesday night.
12-year-old local entrepreneur featured on web series, “The Arena”
Rebecca Sanchez is one of four entrepreneurs who will showcase her business to nationally known entrepreneurs.
GBI arrests Pulaski County man for 2002 triple homicide
A Pulaski County man was arrested Wednesday in connection to the deaths of three people in March 2002.
Dry Thursday, ahead of Friday rain
Sunshine brought us a much warmer day in Middle Georgia this afternoon, but we are still looking at a chilly night. Lows tonight will be falling into the 20’s and 30’s once again under clear skies. On Thursday high pressure that helped to keep us clear will be pushed to the east, bringing in additional moisture to the Middle Georgia…
Portion of road in Macon will honor Senator David Lucas
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A portion of Jeffersonville Road in east Macon will get a name change in honor of State Senator David Lucas. During Tuesday night’s meeting, the Macon-Bibb Commission approved remaining a portion of Jeffersonville Road to Senator David E. Lucas, Senior Way. The name change includes the stretch from Emery Highway to U.S. Highway 80. According to…
Bibb deputies arrest man in connection with Thirsty Turtle shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County investigators arrested 29-year-old Durand Marcel Faulk in connection to the aggravated assault that left one person dead. Authorities say the incident happened November 27 wherein Faulk got into a fight with someone at the Thirsty Turtle nightclub. Deputies say Faulk received a cut in the face during the fight. Afterward, Faulk fired into the…
Secretary of State investigates groups encouraging voter fraud in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger launched an investigation into groups promoting fraudulent voter registration. A news release from Raffensperger’s office says that America Votes, Vote Forward, and The New Georgia Project are under investigation. The Secretary issued multiple warnings about voter fraud leading up to the January 5th runoff elections. The release goes on to say…
Two men charged in Zaxby’s armed robbery
They’re accused of taking cash belonging to the restaurant from an employee at gunpoint.
Suspect wanted in shooting of 13-year-old
Investigators are looking for Ricky Brown III.
Arrest Made in Billy’s Club House Shooting
Lofton was taken into custody without incident on unrelated charges on November 28.