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…
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…
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…
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….
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – East Laurens hosted Johnson County Friday night at Falcon Field. This was the Trojans’ first game of 2021. On the other side, the Falcons looked to start the season 2-0 after defeating Twiggs County 70-7 in Week 1. Check out the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Johnson County, Laurens County, Local News, Local Sports, WMGT Tags:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a battle of two Macon schools, Howard and Southwest faced off at Ed DeFore Sports Complex on Friday night. This was the first game for the Patriots, who were the home team against the Huskies, who were coming off a 16-7 victory vs Central. Bill Shanks has the highlights: Categories: Bibb County, End Zone, Featured,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County Trojans looked to win their first game of the season as they visited the Northside Eagles. The Eagles were looking to stay unbeaten after winning their week Week 1 against Veterans 48-7. Here are the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Local Sports, Peach County, WMGT Tags: Bill Shanks, football,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A recent string of car break-ins have the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office looking for up to five people. “I was lucky because they didn’t do any damage they just went through my belongings,” homeowner Tavaurious Durham, who lives on Thomaston Overlook, said. “It’s still very violating though.” Durham says this is the third string of car…
Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney J Davis from James W. Davis and Associates joins 41NBC’s Shelby Coates for our weekly segment “It’s the Law.” The U.S. Supreme Court is not blocking a court ruling that orders President Biden to reinstate the so-called “Remain in Mexico” policy. J Davis explains the purpose behind the policy that addresses where asylum seekers can…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp announced Tuesday he was deploying more than 100 National Guardsmen to hospitals across the state. Houston Healthcare is one of those hospitals. Doctor Melinda Hartley, the hospital’s vice president and chief operating officer, says she’s relieved the hospital is getting help from the National Guard. “The minute they walked in the door,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Adult Readiness Program is helping one man look his best for job interviews. The program helps local people find new opportunities and jobs. It partnered with the owner of Macon’s Klothing Kafe, Rick Douglas, who is also the creator of the Community Clozet. They were able to help the man get his first suit at…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Two Macon men are hosting an event to help keep kids off the streets and safe inside the ring. The first ‘Gloves Not Guns’ is an event designed for the community to watch boxing matches or learn how to join a boxing group. Event organizers hope this will help youth realize what they can accomplish if they…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Two Bibb County Schools were awarded $2,500 from the Witherite Law Group, a law group based in Atlanta. Bruce Elementary and Appling Middle School were nominated to receive the award. Both schools say the money will go to buying supplies for students and help purchase other items the students may need. The law group says it wants…