photo courtesy of MGNPERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State health officials identified 4 cases of E.coli in children who attended the Georgia National Fair. The North Central Health District and the Department of Public Health are working with fair employees to investigate. The cases are in children who live across the state, and each of them attended the fair. All 4…
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce endorses the OLOST.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce endorsed the Other Local Option Sales Tax bill. The Chamber is asking residents to vote yes on the bill, also known as the OLOST, that will add an additional one penny sales tax on items purchased in the county. Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller…
Annual Perry, sweets and treats is backPerryPERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Halloween is approaching and the city of Perry wants to make sure you have some fun. Perry’s annual Sweets and Treats is back. The free event takes place Friday, October 30th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Organizers encourage the community to wear costumes to the family-friendly event, and to shop local….
(41NBC/WMGT) — On this edition of Living Well with Troy Thompson, Mixologist “Dray” Dreundray Cottrell shows us how to make a fun and spooky Halloween spirited drink. Dray’s “Green Goblin” cocktail includes the following: 2 oz. Rum 2 oz. Mango Puree 2 oz. Blue Curacao 3 oz. Pineapple Juice 2 oz. Lemonade Red Food Coloring Fruit and Candy of Choice…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Helen Martin Gilbert is the sister of Eurie Martin. A 9-day-trial of three former Washington County deputies indicted with her brother’s death in 2017, ended in a mistrial. “I literally cried myself to sleep last night because my heart was so heavy,” said Martin Gilbert. Henry Copeland, Michael Howell, and Rhett Scott were charged with Felony Murder,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Ryland Environmental is expected to handle all trash pick-up throughout Macon-Bibb County. Local leaders want residents to know how the transition will work. Mayor Lester Miller held a special demonstration at Carolyn Crayton Park Wednesday morning, to give residents a full step-by-step plan and new rules for bulk trash. Ryland Environmental signed on to handle 100% of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— More than 500 flags are planted outside the Macon-Bibb Department on Forsyth Street. The flags are meant to represent citizens in Macon-Bibb County who died from Covid-19 during the pandemic. The memorial is similar to the one at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. We spoke with the administrator for the Health Department, Dr. Jimmy Smith, about…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A new coffee lounge with live entertainment was just approved by the Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning. The new shop will open its doors next year on Second Street. The focus of the shop will be to create a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community to go and congregate. Of course everyone is welcome to order coffee. You can…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—As a part of the 22nd annual Lights On Afterschool celebration, the Whiterite Law Group donated $36K thousand to the Tubman Museum’s Afterschool program. The museum was forced to put it’s program on pause due to a lack of funding last year. “Thirty-six thousand dollars to fund a program of a concept, an idea, now that’s the least…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Atlanta Braves are in the World Series, and tudents in Macon-Bibb County are showing support. On Wednesday, the district held Braves Day. “With the Braves being in the world series it’s awesome, because I’m the baseball coach here, and it’s just I haven’t seen this much support for the braves in a number of years,” said Steven…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Breast Cancer Awareness Month is wrapping up, and Piedmont Macon Medical Center is using this time to celebrate breast cancer survivors. The hospital is signing pink ribbons, then tying them on a tree in front of the cancer wing of the hospital. Both patients and nurses take part in the tree signing. “The only fear is getting detected…
A line of rain and storms is on the way from Mississippi and Alabama this evening, headed for Georgia. We should be staying dry in Middle Georgia through around 4am Thursday, when the first round of showers will be pushing in. Heavy rain is expected as the first round of storms push in, along with gusty winds. By around lunchtime…
The Atlanta Braves steal the opening game of the World Series 6-2 in Houston. The Braves started off hot as Jorge Soler became the first player to hit a home run in the very first plate appearance of the World Series. The designated hitter was the sparkplug Atlanta needed to jump start the season finale. Austin Riley continued adding run…
Bill Shanks is in Houston to preview Game 2 of the World Series, the Braves (1-0) against the Astros (0-1). Will the Braves be able to stay on top after losing Charlie Morton? FInd out what Bill has to say. Categories: Sports
(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Malcom Strapp is back with another edition of Workout Wednesday to focus on the lower half of your body, as well as your core. The exercises come in 3 rounds with 3 sets of 30 seconds of work and 45 seconds of rest with about a minute of rest after each round. ROUND 1: Squat In Outs /…
High pressure will be hanging around for one more day tomorrow with highs staying close to normal for this time of year. Enjoy the dry day Wednesday, because rain and storms will be rolling in during the early morning hours Thursday. The first round of showers and storms will be possible in the pre-dawn hours Thursday. These storms are where…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Crisis Line and Safe House of Middle Georgia partnered with the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia to host its annual domestic violence candlelight vigil. The vigil was held to being awareness to the tragic issue of domestic vioence in hopes of stopping it from happening again. Some of those in attendance shared their stories, and spoke about those…
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual state of the community event Tuesday afternoon. The chamber brought leaders from several organizations together to discuss what’s happening in the community. This year’s event was hosted in-person after it was held virtually in 2020. “With all these people that come to hear this, a lot of times this…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Lee and Hayley Show is a new program that airs at 3:00p.m. on 41NBC. Hosts Lee and Hayley are are taking their high-energy show on the road. Tuesday they stopped in Macon to see the sights and sounds of Middle Georgia. That includes a stop at the Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — New businesses are flocking to the west side of Macon—specifically on Thomaston Road. It’s an area that once seem to be abandoned. Business is growing in the Tobesofkee Crossing Shopping Center. From Graffiti’s Pizza to Sakura Poke & Hibachi, a new Cake n’ Shake, and even a Peach Cobbler Cafe, residents will have plenty…
(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced that there will be a long-term lane closure starting Friday October 29, 2021, on Eisenhower Parkway at Fulton Mill Road as the contractor for the project is working on building a roundabout at the intersection. According to GDOT, one lane of traffic in each direction will be closed for 6…
(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Transportation sent out a release Monday announcing that one lane in each direction would be opened back up on GA 247 at the site of the “Eight Bridges” project by 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2021. GDOT says construction crews have been making necessary modifications to work completed at the site, including jacking one…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 18 and Friday, October 22, 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…
It was another warm day in Middle Georgia, with highs in the 80s and some increased humidity. All that warmth will be coming to an end behind a cold front that is currently moving through the area. By Tuesday we will be all sunshine, dry air and cooler temperatures. Highs will be limited to the low and mid 70s across…