Robins Regional Chamber hosting job fair Thursday

The Robins Regional Chamber is hosting a job fair Thursday, September 2.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Robins Regional Chamber is hosting a job fair Thursday, September 2. 900 positions are available from 25 different employers. The positions include manufacturing,  food processing, food service, administrative and medical. April Bragg, the Robins Regional Chamber’s President and CEO, says it’s a great opportunity for job seekers to meet potential employers. “Many employers have…

Baldwin County School District expanding Parent Laundry Resource Center

The Baldwin County School District is expanding its parent laundry resource center in an effort to help more families.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District is expanding its parent laundry resource center in an effort to help more families. The first center, established in 2019, has helped more than 50 families have access to a washer and dryer. The district is now expanding access to Midway Hills Primary and Midway Hills Academy. “Our requirement is that…

Business owners react to Perry’s Food Truck Friday cancellation

The city of Perry passed new Covid-19 restrictions on Monday and canceled events like Food Truck Friday, meaning food trucks will stay parked until further notice.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Perry passed new Covid-19 restrictions on Monday and canceled events like Food Truck Friday, meaning food trucks will stay parked until further notice. Raymilia Garcia, the owner of Salsa’s Mexican Grill in Warner Robins, says Food Truck Friday is the best event her restaurant attends. They can sell a day’s worth of food…

Fairview Park Hospital reports more than 35 patients died of Covid-19 in August

Fairview Park Hospital reports more than 35 of its 200 admitted Covid patients died in August.

DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Fairview Park Hospital reports more than 35 of its 200 admitted Covid patients died in August. The hospital says around 90% of the patients who died were unvaccinated. That’s why Fairview Park is encouraging the public to get vaccinated. Hospital leaders strongly encourage the community to avoid large gatherings and wear a mask. “There’s no vaccine that…

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY: Upper body and core circuit

Coach Malcom Strapp brings 41NBC another Workout Wednesday exercise, this time focusing on the upper body and core circuit. Coach Strapp does these exercises in 3 rounds with 30 seconds of work, then 30 seconds of rest each, ending with 1 – 1.5 minutes rest after each round. ROUND ONE: Push-ups Taps with toe taps/ Mountain Climbers ROUND TWO: Shoulder taps into…

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning updates COVID-19 guidelines

DECAL says the new guidelines encourage staff to get vaccinated.

DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Department of Early Child Care and Learning, also known as DECAL, updated its COVID-19 guidelines. Micah’s Playhouse in Dublin says since the start of the pandemic, they’ve been doing everything possible to limit the spread of the virus. “We have an app that we check the children in on, instead of the parents, different people touching the…

Island Breeze Animal Rescue traveling to help Hurricane Ida victims

They need non perishable food and drinks in addition to pet food.

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Island Breeze Animal Rescue in Twiggs County needs your help getting supplies to victims of Hurricane Ida. The rescue is heading to Louisiana Thursday morning. Although they’re working with several other shelters across the country, they do need supplies to take to the Metairie Humane Shelter that was hit hard by the storm. We spoke with the…

Restaurant to close on busiest night to support daughter

The Grill in Hawkinsville is putting family first.

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Grill in Hawkinsville is a staple. The owners say they’re in the business of making meals and memories. However, they decided to make memories of their own this week. Paula and Cornbread Nixon are putting their family first by closing their doors on Friday, to go support their daughter in the Bleckley County High School marching…

Famous Mike’s updates the ‘Giving Board’

Mike Seekins says the new parameters are working better, and business is doing well.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Famous Mike’s is back to business as usual, after seeing a slump for several days last week. According to owner Mike Seekins, his business was uncharacteristically quiet for three days in a row. He says ‘The Giving Board,’ which offers a free meal to people in need, was so popular paying customers felt like they couldn’t get…

Tim Echols visits Macon Transit Authority

He got a chance to ride on one of Macon Transit Authority's electric buses.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Tim Echols, Vice Chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission, was in Macon Tuesday. He got a chance to ride on one of Macon Transit Authority’s electric buses. Echols is an advocate of electric vehicles. He says Macon and UGA are the only places in the state that use electric buses. He’s hoping other cities like Savannah…

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection to Flash Foods armed robbery

A man wanted in connection to an armed robbery at a Macon gas station Sunday is now in custody.

UPDATE (8/31) – A man wanted in connection to an armed robbery at a Macon gas station Sunday is now in custody. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says deputies got a tip Monday that 46-year-old Jonathan Paul Wilson was at L&W Sports Bar. Deputies, along with the U.S. Marshal’s Office Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force took Wilson into…

Perry cancels city-sponsored events with new COVID policy

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry has announced that it has adopted new COVID-19 restrictions policy at the called meeting on August 30, which has resulted in the cancelling of City sponsored events like the Perry Music Festival and September’s Food Truck Friday. According to the release, the policy was created in order to establish clear guidelines for…

All Bibb County Schools switch to asynchronous learning

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District (BCSD) announced Tuesday that all Bibb County Schools will be switched to asynchronous learning for 2 weeks beginning Tuesday September 7, 2021. According to the announcement, students are scheduled to return to school for in-person learning on Monday September 20, 2021. Students will receive electronic devices and handouts and learn how…

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 23-27

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 23 and Friday, August 27, 2021.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 23 and Friday, August 27, 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…

Severe storms possible Tuesday as Ida moves east

It has been a generally calm day weather-wise in Middle Georgia, as Tropical Depression Ida has been slowly pushing northeast. The center of Ida remains in Mississippi this evening, with bands of heavy rain situated mainly in Alabama. Ida will be pushing northeast through the day tomorrow, pushing these bands of heavy rain and strong storms into parts of Georgia….

Local hospitals say you should avoid emergency room if possible

Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent say before entering an emergency room, you should think of your options.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — With COVID cases continuing to rise in Middle Georgia, local health officials are urging people to avoid the emergency room if possible. Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent say before entering an emergency room, you should think of your options. Those include heading to an urgent care or using the My Atrium app, where you can access a…

Macon-Bibb celebrates Black Business Month

Macon's Office of Small Business Affairs took time to highlight black businesses and entrepreneurs.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County celebrated Black Business Month for the first time Monday with a special award ceremony luncheon. The Office of Small Business Affairs hosted the event to give businesses of the past and present recognition for their service. The ceremony highlighted entrepreneurs who have passed on and those who are still here. They also gave special…

Middle Georgia Regional Library offers resources for students

Services include study rooms, computer labs and 24-hour WiFi access.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — With some school districts switching to virtual learning as the pandemic continues, the Middle Georgia Regional Library wants to remind you they’re available to help. Services include study rooms, computer labs and 24-hour WiFi access. You don’t have to have a library card to use the services. Right now, they’re offering guest passes for people…

Animal shelters seeing rise in surrender calls

"We just can't take them all. We simply don't have the manpower or the room to care for that many animals."

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Humane Society and The Friends of Perry Animal Shelter have seen an increase in surrender calls recently, and both shelters say they’re full. Dee Allison, the director and president of the Humane Society of Houston County, says they’re mostly seeing stray animals and owner surrenders. She says owner surrenders are the worst they’ve…

Georgia Democrats begin statewide tour in Macon

Representative Miriam Paris spoke about the accomplishments since John Ossof and Raphael Warnock took office.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Democrats started their “Democrats Deliver” state wide tour in Macon Monday morning. Representative Miriam Paris spoke about the accomplishments since Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock took office, including Macon-Bibb receiving $77 million to help with the pandemic recovery effort. Paris says the Democrats’ economic agenda is helping build Georgia back. “The American Rescue Plan…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Dodge County travels to Dublin

The Fighting Irish, playing their first game of the season, were looking to beat the Indians.

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin hosted Dodge County at the Shamrock Bowl in our Week 2 Game of the Week on The End Zone. The Fighting Irish, playing their first game of the season, were looking to beat the Indians, who were coming off a 39-0 win over Toombs County. 41NBC’s Tucker Sargent has the highlights: Categories: Dodge County, End…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Bleckley County hosts Wilcox County

The Royals look to stay unbeaten after winning in week one.

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wilcox County went on the road to face Bleckley County Friday night. The Royals were looking to stay unbeaten after beating West Laurens in 21-14 in Week 1.  This was the Patriots’ first game of the season. Here are the highlights: Categories: Bleckley County, End Zone, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Wilcox County, WMGT Tags: Bill…

THE END ZONE HIGHLIGHTS: Central takes on Northeast

The Raiders coming off the upset win against Jones County last week.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Northeast hosted Central Friday night at Henderson Stadium. The Raiders were coming off the upset win against Jones County in Week 1, while the Chargers looked to get their first win after losing to Howard in Week 1. Check out the highlights: Categories: Bibb County, End Zone, Featured, Local News, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks,…