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Fort Valley mayoral candidates share their ideas if elected

Lundy wants to focus on business, public safety, and education. Brown wants to revitalize downtown and blighted areas.

October 22, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Fort Valley Mayoral race experienced some back and forth on whether or not candidate Jeffery Lundy could officially run for city office. The Georgia Supreme Court denied an appeal Wednesday, from the city fighting a Superior Court Judge’s ruling that placed him back on the ballot. Now Lundy faces candidate LeMario Brown for Mayor. “A…

City of Perry hosts meeting for Pine Needle Park

Residents got an update on future amenities, including new walking trails.

October 21, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The city of Perry hosted a public meeting for Pine Needle Park Thursday. It was the second meeting for the 63 acre park. Residents got an update on future amenities, including new walking trails. The meeting included a presentation with progress of the park so far. City leader also addressed any concerns, and residents were able to…

Overnight cold front brings nice Friday weather

October 21, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

We finally saw a few showers across Middle Georgia today after what has been a pretty dry stretch over the past week. A cold front is approaching the area tonight and will bring another threat of rain and storms, mainly after midnight. The cold front will linger into Friday morning, which will keep a small (10%) chance of a shower…

Bibb County high schools surpass 80 percent graduation rate

The district's overall rate for 2021 is 80.67 percent.

October 21, 2021

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For the first time in at least a decade, the Bibb County School District’s high school graduation rate has surpassed 80 percent. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) released data Thursday morning showing the district’s overall rate for 2021 is 80.67 percent. This is up from an overall District graduation rate of 51.30 percent in 2011…

UPDATE: City of Fort Valley files legal challenge to residency ruling in mayoral race

This morning, the City of Fort Valley filed a legal challenge to Judge Connie Williford's ruling

October 21, 2021

Shelby Coates,

UPDATE (10/21/2021): The Georgia Supreme Court denied an appeal from the city of Fort Valley when the elections superintendent ruled Lundy could not run for mayor because he did not meet the 12-month residency requirement and filed a legal challenge. The state supreme court denied the challenge Wednesday. More details on this story to come on 41NBC.com FORT VALLEY, Georgia…

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WORKOUT WEDNESDAY: Upper body and Lower body

October 21, 2021

Haley Janes

(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Malcom Strapp brings 41NBC a Workout Wednesday this week that focuses on exercising the upper and lower body regions. The workout will take place in 3 rounds with 3 sets of 30 seconds of work with 30 seconds of rest, with about a minute to a minute and a half of rest after each round. ROUND 1:…

3 state legislators ask Macon-Bibb Mayor, Commissioners to lower property taxes

"We think it is great for the property owners to reduce millage rate in 2022 by 5 mills."

October 20, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Other Local Option Sales Tax, also known as the OLOST, would add an extra penny onto a bill for anything purchased in Macon-Bibb County. If it passes, the county starts collecting sales tax from the OLOST in January. Representatives Dale Washburn, Robert Dickey, and Danny Mathis sent a letter to the Mayor and County Commissioners, asking…

New trash pickup services announced for Macon-Bibb County

The Change will take affect January 1. You can expect to receive your red bin beginning December 1.

October 20, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County residents will soon see a change in trash pick up services. County Leaders held a new conference to discuss the change to Ryland Environmental. The Change will take affect January 1. You can expect to receive your red bin beginning December 1. “We’ll educate the public through social media, through our local page as well as…

Substitute teachers needed for support in Bibb County Schools

Bibb County is hiring substitutes, paraprofessionals, teachers, and other temporary positions.

October 20, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– It’s no secret places around the country are facing staffing shortages. Here in Middle Georgia, the school districts are no exception. According to the National Council on Teacher Quality, the average teacher takes 11 days off per school year. Depending on availability, there may not always be someone to fill in, forcing people with fewer qualifications to…

FVSU breaks ground for new Greek Plaza

The new building will celebrate the past and the future of the Divine 9 and other Greek organizations.

October 20, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Fort Valley State University held a groundbreaking for its first Greel Plaza, as part of the schools homecoming week. The new building will celebrate the past and the future of the Divine 9 and other Greek organizations. The project is expected to be completed in 60 days. Fort Valley State University plans to raise $200,000 over the…

Friends of the Library semi-annual book sale starts Thursday

The book sale is back after nearly 2 years.

October 20, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Friends of the Library Macon is finally back with their semi-annual book sale. There are so many books, you’ll probably need a whole day to get through all of them. The sale goes from October 21st until October 24th, and the hours are: October 21st: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. October 22nd: 10 a.m. to 7…

Macon Macabre walking tour returns with murder and mayhem

The 1.5 hour walking tour also mixes in Macon history, nightlife and businesses

October 20, 2021

Shelby Coates,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Just in time for Halloween, a walking tour through downtown Macon promises ghosts, murder and mayhem. Rock Candy Tours is bringing back the Macon Macabre tour. The 1.5 hour walking tour also mixes in Macon history, nightlife and businesses. The tour starts and ends at Just Tap’d located at 488 First Street in downtown Macon. It…

BS Report: October 20th – Don’t Give up on the Braves

The Braves may have suffered a heartbreaking loss over the weekend in the NLCS, but the season isn't over yet.

October 20, 2021

David Tufts,

Georgia sports fans know all to well the pain of post-season disappointment. The Braves heartbreaking loss over the weekend in the NLCS has lead many of us to jump ship before we get hurt again. But, Bill Shanks will tell you why you shouldn’t give up hope just yet. Categories: Sports

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BOLO: Package thefts; BCSO searching for suspect

October 20, 2021

Haley Janes,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking that the public be on the lookout for the suspect connected to an incident where packages were stolen from a residence in Bibb County. According to the BCSO, the woman in the photos and the video here stole packages from a residence on Forsyth Road in Bibb County on…

Bibb Sheriff’s Office investigating armed robbery at Cracker Barrel

It happened around 8:45 p.m.

October 19, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

Photo: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Eisenhower Parkway Cracker Barrel Tuesday night. It happened around 8:45. Witnesses told deputies a man entered the restaurant with what was believed to be a handgun wrapped in a towel. He approached the cashier and demanded money…

Dry weather continues Wednesday

October 19, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

It has been another pleasant weather day in Middle Georgia with temperatures around normal and plenty of sunshine. Wednesday will continue the string of dry days that we have seen since the weekend. Sunshine sticks around for most of the day, but we will start to see a warm up back to the 80s across the area. We will finally…

Glass Pumpkin Patch back at Stratford Academy

The Glass Pumpkin Patch is back at Stratford Academy for the 5th time.

October 19, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Glass Pumpkin Patch is back at Stratford Academy for the 5th time. It’s part of the school’s event “Celebrating Art.” It starts Wednesday and runs through Saturday. Nearly 1,000 blown pumpkins are in the patch and ready for you to buy. The pumpkins are made by half a dozen glass blowers. All the money collected will…

6 Assistant District Attorneys resign in 6 weeks: how the Bibb DA’s Office is responding

The last Assistant District Attorney of Anita Howard's original six resigned this week from the Bibb County DA's office.

October 19, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The last Assistant District Attorney of Anita Howard’s original six resigned this week from the Bibb County DA’s office. Sandra Matson had worked in the Macon Judicial Circuit for 26 years. “As the DA we must prepare and be ready for change,” Howard said in a statement. “We appreciate Ms. Sandra Matson’s dedication to the Macon…

Local nonprofits deal with increase of homelessness following end of eviction moratorium

Local nonprofits are seeing an increase in homelessness following the end of eviction moratoriums.

October 19, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Local nonprofits are seeing an increase in homelessness following the end of eviction moratoriums. Eviction moratoriums ended back in August, and there’s now an influx of families at the Brookdale Warming Center. “Our homeless population that was coming in were people that were experiencing homelessness more chronically,” Alison Bender, the center’s executive director, said. “Meaning they’ve been…

State legislators urge Medicaid expansion

State Representative Matthew Wilson is calling on Governor Brian Kemp to expand Medicaid.

October 19, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — State Representative Matthew Wilson is calling on Governor Brian Kemp to expand Medicaid. Representative Wilson joined Representative Miriam Paris for a press conference in Macon Tuesday. In July, 67 state legislators co-signed a letter to Governor Kemp asking him to include Medicaid expansion in the upcoming special session. Representative Wilson says the Biden Administration will not…

Macon-Bibb announces changes to solid waste pickup

More details will be announced at a news conference scheduled for Wednesday, October 20.

October 19, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ryland Environmental will begin collecting all residential trash, recycling, yard waste and bulk items starting January 1, 2022. Macon-Bibb Commissioners selected the company during their meeting on Tuesday. New, red-colored carts will be delivered in December. “People should not use the new red cans until January,” a Macon-Bibb news release said. A news conference “to begin…

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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 11-15

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 11 and Friday, October 15, 2021.

October 19, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 11 and Friday, October 15, 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…

UPDATE: 2 arrested in connection to shooting death of Macon teen

Two people are in custody following the shooting death of a Macon teen on October 12.

October 18, 2021

Clayton Poulnott,

UPDATE (10/18) – Two people are in custody following the shooting death of a Macon teen on October 12. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Andrew Raqati Hollis and 21-year-old Reshawn Taylor were arrested Monday after being interviewed. Hollis and Taylor are both charged with conspiracy to commit a felony (murder) and are being held without bond. Additional arrests…

Local governments: employee vaccination incentives have been a success

"We have 179 employees, of those we have 167 vaccinated as of today."

October 18, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—It’s been almost one year since vaccines have been available to the community. In an effort to get more people vaccinated, Middle Georgia counties have put an incentive in place for their employees. In September, the Peach County board of Commissioners approved a $500 incentive, if employees showed proof of vaccination against Covid-19. “At the time we were…

Lundy wants to focus on business, public safety, and education. Brown wants to revitalize downtown and blighted areas.

Residents got an update on future amenities, including new walking trails.

The district's overall rate for 2021 is 80.67 percent.

This morning, the City of Fort Valley filed a legal challenge to Judge Connie Williford's ruling

"We think it is great for the property owners to reduce millage rate in 2022 by 5 mills."

The Change will take affect January 1. You can expect to receive your red bin beginning December 1.

Bibb County is hiring substitutes, paraprofessionals, teachers, and other temporary positions.

The new building will celebrate the past and the future of the Divine 9 and other Greek organizations.

The book sale is back after nearly 2 years.

The 1.5 hour walking tour also mixes in Macon history, nightlife and businesses

The Braves may have suffered a heartbreaking loss over the weekend in the NLCS, but the season isn't over yet.

It happened around 8:45 p.m.

The Glass Pumpkin Patch is back at Stratford Academy for the 5th time.

The last Assistant District Attorney of Anita Howard's original six resigned this week from the Bibb County DA's office.

Local nonprofits are seeing an increase in homelessness following the end of eviction moratoriums.

State Representative Matthew Wilson is calling on Governor Brian Kemp to expand Medicaid.

More details will be announced at a news conference scheduled for Wednesday, October 20.

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 11 and Friday, October 15, 2021.

Two people are in custody following the shooting death of a Macon teen on October 12.

"We have 179 employees, of those we have 167 vaccinated as of today."

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