MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s not everyday you see a group of about 20 people and a few furry friends, walking from Mercer into downtown Macon. On Wednesday, 83-year-old comedian Jerry Farber stopped in Macon, as part of his ‘Walk on Hope’. He’s walking 331 miles from Columbus to Savannah to raise awareness for homelessness. “I’m just humble, I’m proud to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s Habitat Week, a time to promote home ownership and the need for affordable housing. Macon Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated the week Monday with World Habitat Day and held a Blitz Build Dedication on Tuesday. Wednesday, the Habitat ReStore hosted a 20% off sale on furniture and appliances. The sale was supposed to last one…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new store in Dublin is helping kids in Laurens County just be kids by giving away clothes and other basic items needed for success. The store, called Kid’s Cup, is a faith-based closet that gives away clothing, toys and hygiene products to foster and kinship families in need. A church volunteer and foster mom started…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Preparations are underway at the Georgia National Fairgrounds ahead of opening day Thursday. The fair has implemented Covid-19 safety measures to keep fair goers safe. If you plan on heading to the fairgrounds, fair officials say masks will be recommended. “Almost all of the vendors will have hand sanitizing stations around the grounds at their booths,”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Judicial Circuit is requesting the Bibb County Superior Court revoke bond for inmate Albert Booze, claiming he broke bond conditions by committing new crimes in the Monroe County jail. Booze was first jailed in Bibb County when the Sheriff’s Office says he stabbed and killed a jail deputy in April. According to a Georgia…
(41NBC/WMGT) — Coach Malcom Strapp is back with 41NBC to bring you a workout for this week that focuses on your health in cardio and core muscles. The workout has 3 rounds, with 45 seconds of work and 30 seconds of rest, with a minute to a minute and a half of rest after each round. ROUND 1: Vertical bounds/…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County voters will have the chance to vote on an Other Local Option Sales Tax on November 2. If approved the OLOST would add an extra penny onto a bill for anything purchased in Macon-Bibb. Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller says the county would collect around $30 million dollars to go toward public safety and…
We have seen a pretty rainy day across most of Middle Georgia as low pressure, that has been cut off from the main flow, continues to push moisture and rain into the area. Another round of heavy rain will be possible through the day tomorrow, potentially during the morning commute (like today). Rain and storms will be possible for rest…
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia National Fair begins Thursday, and the city of Perry is preparing to welcome visitors. Local businesses are also preparing to welcome big crowds. Businesses say they’re thrilled to return to some sense of normalcy, after not getting to experience the crowds from the fair last year. Ashley Marie’s Boutique in downtown Perry closed for eight weeks…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County is looking for qualified applicants to design and build the new amphitheater on the Macon Mall property. Macon-Bibb issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on Monday, for teams interested in designing and constructing the project. This comes after Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller announced last month, that the county is revitalizing the mall property. Mayor Miller…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– As of right now, there are only three Hispanic-owned businesses in downtown Macon. The Office of Small Business Affairs is hoping to change that. “Bridging that gap and kind of giving resources to these people and seeing their faces light up like ‘Oh I didn’t know that’, or ‘Oh my God! Thank you, I didn’t know that…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Six non-profits received grants from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. All together, the organizations received $85,000 to help improve the quality of life for residents. The organizations that received grants are: Georgia Kinship Project Houston County Habitat for Humanity Houston County Volunteer Medical Clinic Museum of Aviation Foundation Rebuilding Together Warner Robins Rehoboth Life Care…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is dead from smoke inhalation following a weekend house fire. Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says the fire happened in the kitchen of a home on Brentwood Avenue Sunday night. Jones says 52-year-old Richard Simmons later died from smoke inhalation just after midnight Monday morning. The cause of the fire is unknown. Categories:…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office sent out a release concerning the arrest of a second suspect in connection to the investigation of the double homicide of Fred and Peggy White from September 11, 2021. The release says that on Monday October 4, 2021, 45 year-old Wayneaire Lester of Macon was arrested and charged with burglary theft…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Albert Booze, the inmate facing charges for attacking two Bibb county Deputies in April of 2021, and subsequently stabbing one of them to death, has been involved in another violent incident involving officers in the Monroe County Jail on September 28, and is facing more charges according to a police report from Monroe County. The reporting…
The Macon-Bibb Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week with an opening ceremony.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to make sure you’re prepared for a fire. The department kicked off Fire Prevention Week with an opening ceremony. This year’s theme is learning the sounds of fire safety. That means knowing the sounds your smoke alarm makes. A…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 27 and Friday, October 1, 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…
Rain moved into Middle Georgia Sunday and it will be sticking around for quite a while. A cold front is approaching the area, but unfortunately it won’t make it through, leaving us muggy and rainy for the rest of the week. Rain will be possible pretty much any time during the day, with a few thunderstorms possible as well….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Social media changed how we communicate. With the click of a button, we can talk to people we haven’t seen in years. It can be addicting for adults. But for children, it can hurt their development. Bruce Conn, a licensed Therapist at Piedmont Macon, says the artificial world causes confusion for children. “Younger folks are feeling very…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Although Christmas is still 11 weeks away, local shipping outlets like the UPS store on Northside Drive in Macon are encouraging customers to buy and ship gifts early. Due to worker shortages and international shipping delays, store manager Mark Massey believes this holiday season could be just like last year. “Things may be a little slower than…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Hispanic Heritage month runs from September 15 through October 15. As there are less than two weeks left, we spoke with Hispanic leaders about what the month means to them. When people think of Hispanic Heritage month, they may think of the food and music. But it’s also a month to celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Americans. “My…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning held a work session Monday to talk about how they regulate convenience stores in the county. Jim Thomas, Executive Director of Planning & Zoning, says there have been a lot of discussions between residents and Commissoners. They invited members from the industry and the public to answer questions and gather information. He…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Students in Bibb County now have access to all library resources through the PLAY card. PLAY stands for Pines Library Access for Youth. Bibb County students can use their lunch card number instead of a library card. The card gives access to any public library in the Pines System and not just in Bibb County. Students can…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Southwest Patriots hosted the Lamar County Trojans at Henderson Stadium Friday night. It was a battle of two teams in AA Region 3. The Patriots were 1-0 in the region. The Trojans (0-1) were trying to get their first region win. Check out the highlights: Categories: End Zone, Featured, Local Sports, WMGT Tags: Bill…