MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When it comes to understanding the numbers and science behind elections, it can be complicated and always up for debate. A Mercer University political science professor is teaching his students about campaigns and election strategy while a real life battle for votes plays in the background. Dr. Chris Grant is the Political Science Department Chair at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding a person of interest in a shooting. Deputies are looking for the person who drives a silver Porsche convertible. The driver of the car is wanted in connection to a shooting that happened around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of America’s Best Value Inn and Suites…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs you to get a good look at a truck used to steal ice machines from two different hotels on Chambers Road. Deputies say between midnight and 2:00am Wednesday, two men used the truck to steal an ice machine from the second floor patio of the Quality Inn. Then around 9:45pm,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new lash shop is opening in downtown Macon Sunday. The owner of Miss Chica Lashes & Thingz says she fell in love with eyelash extensions almost 16 years ago. She now brings her business to Macon. Yaschica Bullard says she opened a new location during COVID because business for her increased and she needed to…
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and his wife have gone into quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. His spokesman, Cody Hall, said in a statement Friday that Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp were recently exposed to someone who tested positive for the virus. Hall said both have received a coronavirus test,…
Milledgeville, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College athletic director and head football coach Bert Williams is calling it a career. Williams has decided to retire after 23 years at GMC. He started his career in 1997 as an offensive coordinator and assistant coach. He also finished with a record of 156-58 since being named head coach and athletic director in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Election Day nears, many people say the political season stresses them out. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 56 percent of adults in the US deem the 2020 presidential election a significant stressor. Patty Gibbs — executive director for the Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia — says political commercials, text messages,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need the Public’s help in locating a missing Warner Robins woman. According to deputies, 24-year-old Iyanna Harper reportedly went missing on Wednesday. Harper’s mother says someone dropped Iyanna off at a home in the 2300 block of Houston Avenue on Monday. Also, deputies say Harper has possible medical issues that require attention….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After three attempts, the Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission approves a new restaurant on Zebulon Road. Commissioners approved plans for bringing a Sonny’s BBQ near the Lofts at Zebulon development across from Sonny Carter Elementary School. The newly, approved proposal includes a few changes compared to the original plan. According to the approved application, the restaurant…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A candidate in the crowded race for US Senate made a stop in Fort Valley Wednesday. Reverend Doctor Raphael Warnock made an appearance at a drive-in meet and greet at Fort Valley State University. Fort Valley Mayor Barbara Williams says this is the first candidate running for the US Senate to visit the city in…
Dr. Jill Biden makes an appearance at Tubman Museum is Macon to campaign for her husband and Presidential candidate Joe Biden. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -– Former second lady Dr. Jill Biden made a stop in Macon Monday to drum up support for her husband, Joe Biden. The campaign event — with “Georgia Women for Biden” — took place in front…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – MTA is giving free rides to the polls on election day. Public Information Officer Jami Gaudet says with so many important items on the ballot, MTA wanted to support democracy. So on November 3rd, riders can save their fare money. Gaudet says the free rides are MTA’s way to help the community exercise their right to…
No makeup date has been set as of right now.
Raffensperger asks voters to wear a mask when voting.
The winner will be named in December.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon law firm makes a donation to a youth organization in need of bikes. U Create Macon received a $5,000 check from the Powers Law Group and Powers Family Foundation. U Create Macon says it houses the only youth chapter of the Major Taylor Chapter in the world. The team has taken rides in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District will host a virtual Community Youth Violence Prevention Forum for its middle and high school boys Wednesday. Forum coordinator Sundra Woodford says the event allows male students to share their feelings about the impact of youth violence. Woodford says organizers will collect student feedback to help advocate for resources and funding…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is one of three Georgia school districts to receive a grant for mental health resources. The Project AWARE Grant totals nearly $1.8 million, spread out over a five-year period. Assistant Superintendent of Student Affairs Jamie Cassady says the district will receive nearly $360,000 each year. The money helps provide mental health…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Burger Week starts Monday and 20 downtown restaurants are gearing up. Georgia Beef Board representative, Taylor Evans says, Burger Week always brings cheer to downtown Macon. “It’s really a great way to interact with the community and get them involved and kind of just bring some joy to this time of year,” Evans said. Evans…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -– A US district judge sentenced a Macon woman to 51 months in federal prison for embezzling nearly $1.4 million from a computer services company in Warner Robins. This is according to a news release from the office of Charlie Peeler, the US Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. News releases that 52-year-old Shelia Bowden forged…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being hit a car while riding on a four wheeler in Monroe County Tuesday morning. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on Highway 87 near Lassiter Road at 7:30 a.m. Anna Lewis, with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, says the man on the four wheeler was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Halloween happens Saturday and may look different this year with COVID-19. Therefore, many families are opting out of traditional trick-or-treating. “Nobody is going up to anybody’s door and nobody is going to be taking anything out of anybody’s house,” said William Morris, owner of Project Road Warrior. “I think what’s obviously going to be different are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democratic Nominee for President, former Vice President Joe Biden, and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, will making stops in Georgia this week. According to the Biden-Harris campaign, Dr. Biden will be in Macon and Savannah on Monday. Dr. Biden will be attending a Georgia Women for Biden early voting event at the Tubman Museum in Macon…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Forsyth man is dead after crashing his car early Sunday morning. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Jeston Evans was traveling on Highway 42 near Weldon Road just after midnight. Evans failed to negotiate a curve and went off the road. He hit a wooden fence and one of the posts went through…