MTA announces 2020 holiday bus schedule
The last bus will depart the transit station at 5:25 p.m.
BCSO: 2 killed in head-on crash on Sardis Church Road extension
Two people are dead after a two-car accident on the Sardis Church Road extension near Walden Road Tuesday night.
Woman back in jail after pointing a gun at 2 boys
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Peach County Sheriff’s Office rearrested a Byron woman after neighbors say she pulled out a gun on two children. On Sunday, November 22, Ethan Hollis and Kalleb Barnes were riding their bikes around Autumn Cove Subdivision. The boys say they heard animal sounds coming from an empty lot in the neighborhood. When they got closer to the…
Local law firm, cafeteria provides Thanksgiving Dinner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One Macon law firm is taking a break from the office to give back to families around for holidays. Forrest B. Johnson & Associates along with S&S Cafeteria plan to give away 500 meals on Thanksgiving Day. Each year the law firm distributes turkey and ham gift certificates for needy families. This year, the firm added…
Community Church of God gives away food boxes ahead of Thanksgiving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Church of God gave away 3900 boxes of food to people in need Tuesday. The church hosted many food drives in the past. However, Pastor Jason McClendon deems it important for people to have food this Thanksgiving. They started the distribution early because traffic backed up onto Rocky Creek Road as people waiting for…
Perdue Foundation donates box truck to Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
The Perdue Foundation donated a 26-foot refrigerated box truck to the food bank Tuesday morning to help with food deliveries and pickups. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is feeling thankful because of a donation made by the Perdue Foundation. The foundation donated a 26-foot refrigerated box truck to the food bank Tuesday morning. We spoke…
Fourth suspect arrested in connection to shooting of teen girl on Sherry Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A fourth suspect in connection to the shooting of a 13-year-old girl is behind bars, and Bibb County deputies are still searching for a fifth suspect. Deputies say 17-year-old Antonio Jackson turned himself in on Saturday. He is charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit a Felony-Murder and Aggravated Assault. These charges stem from the September 24th…
Bibb County School District needs substitute teachers
The district wants to have at least 2 or 3 substitute teachers.
Local elections offices prepare for third recount
It’s expected to start Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Gun pulled on 13-year-old boys playing in neighborhood
Compton pointed a gun at the boys as she got out of her vehicle.
BCSD urges parents, students to follow CDC guidelines
Floyd says it’s important that students stay home if they have symptoms.
One teen arrested, one still wanted for attempting an armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One teenager is behind bars and Bibb County deputies are looking for another after they say the two attempted to rob a man at gunpoint Saturday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a man was inside of the Sprint Gas station at 3198 Mercer University Drive in Macon when he noticed the teens watching him…
Man found shot to death outside of an apartment building in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies are trying to figure out who shot a man to death Sunday night. According the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies found the man lying outside of his car at Riverbend Apartments at 3645 Mercer University Drive just after 7 p.m. Deputies said the man was taken to Medical Center, Navicent Health where…
BCSO: Two men shot on Pansy Avenue, one in critical condition
It incident happened near the intersection of Pansy Avenue and Iris Street just after 8 p.m.
CDC reports less people going to hospitals due to pandemic
he CDC reports a 20% decrease in people going to the hospital for heart-related issues.
Warm weekend on the way
After a few cool days, temperatures got back to the 70’s today. This is just the beginning, as more days in the mid 70’s are on the way for Middle Georgia through the weekend. Saturday will be a beautiful day across the area, so get out and enjoy the day! It is possible we could start out Saturday with some…
Perry receives over $1M for housing improvements
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry received over one million dollars from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to address housing issues. Two checks are displayed at Perry’s city planning and zoning building for over $1 million. DCA distributed the money through two state programs: Georgia Community Block Grant Community Home Investment Program Community development director Bryan Wood…
Macon-Bibb Elections Supervisor comments on GA vote certification
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s been a busy election season for local election offices. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified the election results Friday following a recount that ended earlier in the week. The Macon-Bibb County Election Office is preparing for the runoff election in January. The Elections Supervisor, Jeanetta Watson, tells us they’re also preparing for the possibility of…
Grand Opera House hosts ‘Macon Masters’ to highlight local leaders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Grand Opera House will host their second “Macon Masters” event Saturday night. This time the topic is health with Dr. Patrice Walker, the chief medical officer for Navicent Health. Dr. Walker took on the role in September 2019. She is the first African American and female in this role. Her talk “Humanity, Healthcare, and Hope:…
Perry football to host Baldwin, looking for first region title since 1959
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers are looking to capture their first region title since 1959 Friday night at Herb St. John Stadium. The Panthers are playing in back-to-back region title games, but have come up short both times. They’re 5-4 overall, but are 5-0 in region play. They were bounced out of the first round of the playoffs…
Escape Artists War Town owner looks to sell business
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The owner of Escape Artists War Town, Cara Heard, is selling her business because this year has been a tough one. The business found a way to be successful, even with pandemic restrictions. Heard independently owns Escape Artists and Lush Arts. She says while she loves running both businesses, she’s most passionate about running…
Subaru ‘Share the Love’ campaign helps local charity
From now until January 4th, for every car they sell, $250 will go to Daybreak.
GDOT sees increased deaths on Georgia roads in 2020
G-DOT expected a decrease in roadway accidents this year because of COVID-19.
Crawford County dad delivers son with help of Macon EMT’s by phone
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One Crawford County dad delivered his son over the phone with the help of Macon EMT’s. Thursday, the family met with members at Community Ambulance in Macon following the successful delivery. Husband and wife, Christopher and Chastity Lester, now parent six children. The couple says this isn’t Christopher’s first delivery but his second. “This was the…