GMC celebrates veterans in Middle Georgia

Georgia Military College celebrated Veterans Day Thursday with events to thank veterans everywhere.

Georgia Military College honors Veterans with day full of eventsGeorgia Military CollegeMILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Military College celebrated Veterans Day Thursday with events to thank veterans everywhere. “As a veteran, as a son of a veteran, today is really a time to reflect, to reflect on the sacrifices of all the veterans and the veterans families,” Maj. Gen.  David…

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting at Macon apartment complex

A man is dead after being shot at the Shadowood West Apartments on West Highland Drive.

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 20-year-old Braylon Alexander Jones in connection the homicide of  30-year-old Cyrus Norwood. The incident happened at the Shadowood West Apartments on West Highland Dr. The Sheriff’s Office says Jones was found at a home in the 4100 Block of Arkwright Road. He was taken into custody to be interviewed, and…

Macon’s 2021 Blossoms and Bacon Veterans Day Celebration Parade

41NBC welcomes you to our special presentation of the Blossoms and Bacon Veterans Day Celebration Parade hosted by 41NBC's Shelby Coates and Tucker Sargent.

The Blossoms and Bacon Veterans Day Parade is presented by Cox Communications. Production partners for the Veterans Day Celebration are the Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon Bacon, Visit Macon, and Macon-Bibb County. Media partners are 41NBC/WMGT-TV and 99WDEN. Special thanks to our 41NBC broadcast sponsors: Berkner Insurance Agency, Sea Felton Trial Lawyers, Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, Magnolia Manor Senior…

Rain and clouds likely Thursday

Our streak of nice weather will be coming to an end Thursday as a cold front approaches from the west. Our day will start with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers moving north from the Gulf of Mexico. We will continue to deal with these scattered showers through the day with a few peeks of sunshine possible. By the evening…

IRS files nearly $800,000 lien against Warner Robins

Mayor Randy Toms said Wednesday he recently found out about it and is launching a full investigation into how it happened.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Internal Revenue Service has filed a nearly $800,000 lien against the City of Warner Robins. Mayor Randy Toms said Wednesday he recently found out about it and is launching a full investigation into how it happened. He says it’s not an issue of back taxes but an issue of mistakes in reporting and notices…

New plane painting facility opens at Macon Airport

Dean Baldwin Painting is bringing its national connections and more career opportunities to Middle Georgia.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After a year and three months of building and coordinating, the Dean Baldwin Painting Facility is finally done, and the company’s CEO, Barbara Baldwin-McNulty, is ready to put people to work.. “We take people off the streets,” she said. “We take them literally with no skill and we will take time to train them. “We’ll invest…

Macon Beer Company wins Macon Burger Week for second year in a row

Macon Beer Company was announced as the winner of 2021 Macon Burger Week.

Macon Burger Week Economic ImpactEconomic ImpactMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Beer Company was announced as the winner of 2021 Macon Burger Week. It’s the restaurants second straight title. According to the restaurant, the week-long event helped bring more foot traffic through the doors. “It’s really great to be able to see new faces and really just show them what Macon Beer…

Armed robbery at Tanya’s Food Market leaves investigators searching for suspect

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office sent out a release Wednesday concerning an armed robbery at a food market off of Jeffersonville Road in Macon. According to the BCSO, the robbery took place around 1:11 a.m., when a masked person entered Tanya’s Food Market, and demanded money from the clerk while brandishing a knife. After taking an…

October fatal shooting at Dublin Cricket Wireless leads to arrest on November 5th

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –According to a Dublin Police Department Incident Report from October 16, a man was found outside of the Cricket Wireless store off of High Street Dublin lying on the ground with a gunshot wound- the Dublin Police made an arrest in early November in connection to this shooting. The incident report states that around 3 a.m. on…

FVSU partners with Fort Valley Church of Christ for community health event

In one line, people were picking up their vegetables and cleaning products. In the other line, an option to receive the Pfizer vaccine.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Fort Valley State University partnered with Fort Valley Church of Christ to ensure the community was fed and vaccinated. The event took place Tuesday morning at The Festival Park in Fort Valley. In one line, people were picking up their vegetables and cleaning products. In the other line, an option to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Michael W….

Byron votes to decrease distance liquor can be sold from schools and churches

The expectation is for the change to be beneficial to the city as it continues to grow.

BYRON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Byron City Council is making a change when it comes to alcohol sales near schools and churches. The Council voted to decrease the distance between a business selling liquor and a school or church. According to Byron Mayor, Michael Chidester, the distance will go from 600 feet to now 300 feet. The new distance will be in line…

Middle Georgia Food Bank applies for grant

"We plan to expand our building here, we are in a facility that was built in 1980 and hasn't had any significant changes to the administrative are."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank applied for a $4 million grant from the American Rescue Plan. The grant will be administered through the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and Macon-Bibb County. If approved, the grant will be the food bank’s first capital funding since 2006. “We plan to expand our building here,” CEO of the…

Bike Tech opening new store in downtown Macon

Cycling is growing in Middle Georgia, and now Macon is getting a bike store right in the heart of downtown.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Bike Tech will host a grand opening for its new store on Friday, to welcome people to the new location on Second Street. According to the League of American Bicyclists, Georgia ranks 19 in the United States for biking safety and community growth. Jim Langstaff, Bike Tech’s Store Manager, says he has watched cycling spread across Middle…

MWA names new Executive Director

Joey Leverette is very knowledgeable about water and storm water.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon Water Authority named a new Executive Director Tuesday, in its board meeting. Joey Leverette comes to Middle Georgia from Gainesville, Florida. He has 26 years of experience with water, wastewater, and storm water. The Macon Water Authority board meeting went into executive session for a personnel matter minutes after it started. The board returned about…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 1-5

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 1 and Friday, November 5.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 1 and Friday, November 5, 2021. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All scores between 76 and 85 are shown in orange. All scores between 86-99 are shown in black. All scores of…

Residents react to South Bibb drainage study update

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— We now know some of the results of a drainage study conducted in South Bibb County. District 7 Commissioner Bill Howell held a forum with professional engineers from Hodge’s, Harbin, Newberry, and Tribble. The study looked at where water floods in South Bibb County. Nowell Estates and most of Jones road is included in the study. Commissioner…

13 restaurants participating in 2021 Perry Restaurant Week

Perry Restaurant Week 2021 is happening now!

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry Restaurant Week 2021 is happening now! Thirteen restaurants are participating all over Perry for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Eric Schultz, the owner of Schultze’s Old Fashioned Soda Shop and Hazard’s on the Green in downtown Perry, says he’s excited to participate in Restaurant Week for the second year in a row. Each restaurant will have…

South Central Health District begins offering Pfizer vaccine to children

The South Central Health District began offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children on Monday.

South Central Health District now offering covid-19 vaccine to childrenCovid-19DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The South Central Health District began offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children on Monday. Children 5 to 11 can now receive the vaccine at all 10 health departments within the South Central Health District. No appointment is needed for your child to get the vaccine. There is…

Dublin High School’s One Act play headed to state competition

Dublin High School students are dominating the competition on stage.

Dublin High School One act play heading to State competitionOne act playDUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Dublin High School students are dominating the competition on stage. After winning the One Act play regional competition, they are now preparing for state competition. “It’s our third year competing in region one Act,” theater teacher Jeremy Ellenberg said. “Our first year we took third, second…

Museum of Aviation getting new playground

The Museum of Aviation has started a three phase plan for a new inclusive playground.

Phase one of the new Museum of Aviation playground.WARNER ROBIN,Ga(41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation has started a three phase plan for a new inclusive playground. Phase one is close to completion. The playground includes three slides, multiple climbing areas and a ground cover for easier access for people with mobility issues. President and CEO of the Museum of Aviation…

Bibb Magnet School applications open for 2022-2023 school year

Bibb County Magnet Schools are opening applications for the 2022-2023 school year.

A mural in the Alexander II Magnet SchoolMACON, Ga(41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Magnet Schools are opening applications for the 2022-2023 school year. The Magnet Schools offer a variety of focuses such as math, science, communications and fine arts. Magnet schools are open to every level of K-12 education. Director of Fine Arts Ben Bridges says there are no prior requirements…

Living Well with Troy Thompson: Chiropractor practices

(41 NBC/WMGT) — This edition of Living Well with Troy Thompson features Dr. Craig Taylor, an expert to talk about the in’s and out’s of chiropractic work. There’s many misconceptions with chiropractors as the loud “cracks” involved with the work often scare people, even though there’s nothing breaking in the areas being adjusted. Craig describes a few less-invasive ways of…

BS Report – Will Smith

When the Braves made their historic victory in Houston Bill Shanks was there. He talks to closer Will Smith about his feelings after the game.

When the Braves made their historic victory in Houston Bill Shanks was there. He talks to closer Will Smith about his feelings after the game. Categories: Sports