FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Telling Our Story Black History Museum is a project 13 years in the making. Over the years there have been exhibits at temporary locations, but now the museum has a permanent location at the William Hubbard Complex. Rosemary Alexander Walker is the creator of the ‘Telling Our Story Black History Museum’ in Monroe County. The Board…
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center wants to help reduce pneumonia cases in their facility, so they recently started the HAPPEN program. It stands for Hospital Acquired Pneumonia Prevention by Engaging Nurses. According to dental hygienist Michelle Lord, preventing pneumonia starts with your teeth. Cleaning them properly can help prevent bacteria from entering your lungs. The goal…
UPDATE: According to Sheriff Jeff Watson, Friday afternoon all 3 teens were taken into custody. Howell turned himself in and Alsobrook was arrested at his home in Taylor County. BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Taylor County Schools are closed Friday September 3, 2021, after a shooting involving 3 students happened Thursday evening around 6:50 p.m. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office released…
Elon Musk isn’t settling for just space- he’s reaching for the stars again as he now wants to make human-like robots. This week’s Tech Byte takes a look at his latest project in the works. Tesla’s CEO thinks his latest idea is out of this world- Elon Musk says Tesla already makes robots on wheels – why wouldn’t a humanoid…
It’s that time of the year again and Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent are here to talk all things college football. Hear their predictions for the upcoming games, and who’s going to win it all. Categories: Sports
It felt really nice across Middle Georgia this afternoon and evening as we are just starting to see the impact of high pressure to our north. Through the day tomorrow we will see the dry air fully settle in, creating a comfortable afternoon and evening across the area. A cold front to our south will stall through the day Saturday,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you test positive for COVID-19, you can get a monoclonal antibody treatment within the first week of symptoms. Atrium Health Navicent is offering the treatment at five locations with a physician’s referral. The Georgia Department of Public Health reported more than 6,000 cases Thursday. Dr. Sandy Duke is the Chief Clinical Officer with Atrium Health Navicent….
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) —Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller visited the county’s “Construction Ready” participants Thursday afternoon, speaking with them about their journey through the program and potential job opportunities. The participants will graduate from the free program on September 24. Many of them say they’ve learned valuable skills. “I am a person who’s interested in starting my own business,” Keshel Coates said….
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department has a lot to celebrate. Friends and family celebrated the promotion of 10 firemen at a ceremony Thursday. Two firefighters were promoted to Captain, four moved up to Lieutenant and four more to Sergeant. Interim Fire Chief Shane Edwards says the Macon-Bibb community can feel safe knowing the promoted firemen will do…
Dermatologist discusses non-invasive body treatments for both males and females. Categories: Living Well
College football has returned once again, and this year looks good for the Bulldogs. Head Coach Kirby Smart has a lot of assets returning, and he’ll need them to topple the Tigers of Clemson in their opening game. Bill Shanks takes a look at the roster for the Dawgs to start 2021, and why he thinks this will be the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 (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…
President Biden comments on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan on August 31, 2021. Categories: Across the Nation, Around the World, Featured Tags: Afghanistan, Biden, President Biden, Taliban
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…