The Aviation Museum Marathon medalWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation is hosting its 26th annual marathon on Saturday, January 15. The day will consist of four total races. The first will be a hand cycling marathon that begins at 7:50 a.m. That’s followed by the marathon and half marathon, starting at 8 and 8:15 a.m., respectively. The…
James Lanier answers questions during live Q&AMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ryland Environmental, along with Macon-Bibb County, held a live Q&A session Thursday to answer questions about the company’s takeover of the county’s waste collection services. The company took over the county’s collection duties on January 1, and as expected, there have been some hiccups during the first few weeks of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Water Authority crews worked several hours Thursday to raise the water tank for a new water tower. “It’s of capacity of 3 million gallons,” MWA Associate Executive Director Ray Shell said. “And its height is 200 feet to the top when it’s finished.” Macon-Bibb Commissioner Valerie Wynn, who also sits on the MWA Board, says…
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp says Georgia is navigating its way through the Covid-19 pandemic. That was his message Thursday as he gave his “State of the State” address in a joint session of the Georgia General Assembly. Gov. Kemp says the 2023 Fiscal Year budget will include a $2,000 raise for teachers. His budget proposal includes adding $425…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Mercer University men’s and women’s tennis programs are the latest teams to establish an endowment fund. Former Mercer tennis student-athlete Robert J. Wilder donated the lead gift to create the “Tennis Excellence Endowed Fund” which will support both the men’s and women’s tennis programs. Approximately 5% of the fund will be given to each team…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who has been connected to the aggravated assault of 2 men in the 2100 block of Adams Avenue on the night of January 3rd. According to a release from the BCSO, the man wanted in connection for the shooting of 49 year-old Brian Williams and 36…
Legislation has been introduced that would require members of congress to put their assets in a blind trust. This push comes after several members of congress have come under scrutiny for the timing of their stock trades and whether they are favoring laws that boost their investments. A national retail federation finds organized crime costing an average of $720 thousand…
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened outside of a vacant duplex, in the 2800 block of Elpis Street which is near Pansy Ave. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 3:00a.m. Thursday. According to the press release, 37-year-old Christopher Sean Abram was found fatally wounded, outside of the duplex. Bibb…
It’s deja vu (the good kind) for Georgia sports fans. Another year and another title drought brought to an end. This time it’s the Dawgs ending a 41 year streak. Bill Shanks is here to tell us what went right in this game we’ll be talking about for years. Categories: Sports
Partly cloudy skies will be hanging around Middle Georgia this evening and into early Thursday morning. This will keep our lows mainly in the mid 30s with a pretty quick warm up tomorrow into the low 60s. A short wave of energy will quickly move through during the day Thursday which will bring some breezy conditions by afternoon. Wind gusts…
That’s according to a post on the Johnson County Schools Facebook page Wednesday. “This is necessary based on a staff shortage in the district due to CoVID,” the post said. “It is important that we are able to effectively maintain a safe and secure learning environment.” Monday, January 17 is a scheduled school holiday. The district says it is hopeful…
Mercer Education Students toured Bibb County Schools Wednesday.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University education students spent the day in the Bibb County School District touring different types of schools. From different age groups to different types of programs, they call the day “Bears in Bibb.” About 40 Mercer students traveled throughout the district Wednesday in order to immerse themselves in…
Cochran City HallCOCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cochran City Hall is temporarily closed due to Covid-19 exposure. That’s according to a Facebook post on the City of Cochran’s page. The post says payments should be placed in the drop box at City Hall and that residents should call 911 for any emergencies. “A notice will be posted of a date City…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Office of Small Business Affairs has been busy bringing in different cultures to Macon during the past few months. According to director Charise Stephens, the office has helped open at least five culturally diverse businesses since November. “It’s all about equity and diversity,” she said. “And that’s what we’re trying to do.” The most…
What mask should you be wearing?What mask should you be wearing to fight the new covid-19 strandMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — We are adjusting to a new normal with Covid-19, but the Omicron variant has led to an increased push to stay safe. The CDC has adjusted mask wearing guidelines several times since the pandemic began and is now debating another…
The area next to Luther Williams Field was designed with youth sports and recreation in mind. Mayor Lester Miller says he hopes more lighting can make it a nice area for sporting events that may run into evening hours. “We want to make sure we get those lights in those fields done, not only for people to use them here…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Doctors with Atrium Health Navicent are encouraging parents with children over the age of 12 to get their Covid-19 booster vaccines. Dr. Edward Clark, the Medical Director and Chief for the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, tells us children getting boosted can help curb the spread of the virus. He says vaccines helped eradicate other diseases…
Peach County High School Football fieldFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two former Peach County High School students participated in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game Monday. Terrence Ferguson II, a 2021 Peach County High School graduate, is a freshman offensive lineman for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He appeared in two games this season. Kearis Jackson, a 2018 Peach County…
Covid-19 testing relocationBaldwin County Health DepartmentMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you need Covid-19 testing in Baldwin County, you will have to visit a new location starting Friday. The Baldwin County Health Department is moving its Covid-19 testing to Walter B. Williams Jr. Park on Highway 22 West. The relocation follows an increase in people getting tested at the health department….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia and local law enforcement needs help finding the ‘Top 15 Most Wanted’ fugitives identified by Macon Regional Crimestoppers. The fugitives are wanted for charges ranging from malice murder, aggravated assault, rape, armed robbery, trafficking an elder person and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teen girl from Byron is missing, and the Byron Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find her. According to a press release from the Byron Police Department, 14 year-old Jasmine Hicks was last seen on December 26th at her home in the Orchard Subdivision in Byron. Her mother last saw her taking…
UPDATE (01/12/2022) : A press release from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office says that CCSO Deputy William Owenby was the deputy involved in this case, and that he has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the GBI’s investigation and review by the Macon Judicial Circuit. Owenby has been involved in a similar situation before, in May of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One of Macon-Bibb’s road policies is being renamed to add a human element to the law, reminding drivers that lives are at stake when you get behind the wheel. Tuesday, January 11th, 2022, during a Macon-Bibb Committee meeting, commissioners approved to rename the “Complete Streets Policy” to “Irene’s Law”. The law was adopted with the thought…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is another step closer to having a new fire chief. During committee meetings on Tuesday, commissioners approved the appointment of Shane Edwards as the new Fire Chief of Macon-Bibb County. Edwards has been serving as the Interim Fire Chief for over a year, since January 1st, 2021. Edwards, a Macon native, graduated from Central…