MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation releases its 2021 Places in Peril list, and it includes two Middle Georgia sites. Every year the list is designed to raise awareness about Georgia’s significant historic, archaeological and cultural resources. This includes buildings, structures, districts, archaeological sites and cultural landscapes. Sites on the list are being threatened by demolition,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon dentist collected 90 pounds of Halloween candy that she plans to donate to troops overseas through Operation Shoe Box. Dr. Sheila K. Shah from MaconSmiles dental office paid children one dollar per pound of candy they donated. She also gave away Flashing Firefly Toothbrushes as kids cashed in their candy. “Dentists are taking back…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — US Congressman Austin Scott of Georgia’s 8th Congressional District came to Macon in response to Jon Ossoff’s visit to Central City Park Wednesday. Scott says the mission aimed to highlight what he calls “Ossoff’s radical socialist agenda.” Scott says Senator David Perdue deserves a lot of credit, especially for his financial support of the local military…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia State University and Macon-Bibb County honor those who fought for our country. Dozens gathered to honor the men and women who fought for a better future. Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert and MGA President Dr. Christopher Blake laid a wreath at the Coleman Hill Memorial. They say the wreath shows respect for the veterans who served…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Mayor-Elect Lester Miller says county commissioners should hold off on renaming the Macon City Auditorium until the new administration is sworn in and can receive community input. According to a post on his Lester Miller for Mayor Facebook Page, Miller is asking for input on renaming the auditorium in honor of the King of Soul…
SOCON signed a six-year deal with ESPN and ESPN+ through the 2025-26 academic year.
Bibb County Deputies are looking for three people accused of robbing a dollar store Tuesday night.
The company conducted trials for the immunization, and says it’s about 90 percent effective in preventing the virus.
The committee says safety and the well-being of participants and attendees is always first and foremost.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Beef Board and Visit Macon announced Macon Beer Company as the winning restaurant of the 2020 Macon Burger Week. This is according to a news release from the Georgia Beef Board. Customers selected Macon Beer Company’s “Second Street Heat” burger as their favorite with over 800 votes. In a statement Michael Dean, director of…
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) – Georgia hit a new peak in high school graduation rates at the end of the spring semester. On Tuesday, The state Department of Education said that 83.8% of seniors graduated on time. Which makes this the high school graduation rate on record under the current curriculum. In 2019, the graduation rate was only 82%. The state…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Bibb County schools welcome back some of its students Monday. The decision to reopen school came after parents filled out an instructional preference survey indicating that their child will return to school for in-person learning when safe to do so. Rosa Taylor Elementary School is one of several Bibb County schools to open Monday. The principal at…
Although the Secretary of State has not called for a recount, Elections officials prepare as they work to audit ballots.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County coroner Leon Jones says a triple homicide over the weekend brings the total to 43. This ties 2020 with one of the deadliest years on record. Deputies arrested 51-year-old Ronald Green Jr. in connection to the three murders in east Macon. They found him Sunday morning at a hotel on Arkwright Road. Investigators say…
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For the first time in years, the City of Rochelle will have a downtown development authority. The Rochelle Marketplace Downtown Development Authority selected its board members at a meeting Monday. According to the DDA, its mission aims to reduce poverty, improve living conditions, and create a sense of place. Residents and business owners say they hope…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man received the max sentence for possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. An undercover gun trafficking operation in 2019 led to the arrest of 32-year-old Darrius Allen of Macon. United States District Judge Tripp Self sentenced Allen to five years in federal prison. “Gun trafficking is a deadly business that feeds violence…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kroger is looking to fill more than 800 positions with a one-day job fair at stores in Georgia, Eastern Alabama and South Carolina. This Saturday, Kroger wants to fill more than 863 positions for the holiday season. If you are interested in working at Kroger, apply at jobs.kroger.com prior to the job fair. Then you can…
Laurens County election officials are counting over 1,700 ballots. DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — At 8 a.m. Friday, there were over 8,000 outstanding ballots in Georgia, with over 1,700 of those coming from Laurens County. “The focus for our office and for the county election officials, for now, remains on making sure that every legal vote is counted and recorded accurately,”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One Macon man got a surprise he never saw coming. Friends and family celebrated the army veteran James Johnson with a 90th surprise birthday party. Friends of Johnson highlight his phenomenal work ethic and kind heart. Johnson says he has seen it all at his age, living through segregation and seeing the first black president take…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chance is a 7 month old Staffordshire mix. He’s sweet, playful, and is good with other dogs. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that goes to the shelter to adopt is required to wear a mask and gloves. To learn more about…
Clouds and increased humidity have pushed in across Middle Georgia this afternoon and should be sticking around through tomorrow. Highs tomorrow will be warming to the mid and upper 70’s with mostly to partly cloudy skies. Although we will continue our increase in humidity tomorrow, rain should hold off until the weekend. Much of Saturday will see cloudy skies, but…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fresh produce for communities in Georgia and money for local farmers, create a win-win situation. According to the Georgia Department of Agriculture, they hope a new series of events will reach this goal. The Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Georgia Grown program, partnered with local organizations to create a drive-thru farmers market in Macon. Macon Centerplex opened…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Perry is named a WaterFirst Community by the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA). The city received the honor during its November 3rd city council meeting. According to a Perry news release, the WaterFirst program is a voluntary partnership between local governments, state agencies, and other organizations. They work together to improve quality of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Bibb County plans to use a grant to improve pedestrian safety and save lives. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety awarded the Pedestrian Safety Review Board a $23,400 grant. According to a GOHS news release, the goal is to reduce the number of pedestrian fatalities in the county by focusing on the role and responsibilities…