Bibb County, Local News

UPDATE: Pedestrian killed by 18-wheeler on Vineville Avenue identified

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says it happened just after 5 p.m.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (6 p.m.) – A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the fatal collision involving a pedestrian happened near Vineville Avenue’s intersection with Forest Avenue. “It was reported that a tractor trailer was making a left turn off of Forest Avenue onto Vineville Avenue,” the release said. “A pedestrian started crossing the crosswalk as the 18-wheeler was making this…

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Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Woman dies after incident at Macon warehouse

A woman died Monday after an incident involving a fork lift at a Macon warehouse.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A woman died Monday after an incident involving a fork lift at a Macon warehouse. Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says 56-year-old Lawanda Hicks was killed at Gilmer Warehouse on Mead Road. Jones says Hicks was pinned between a forklift and a roll of paper just before 10 a.m. and that she was conscious after the accident but…
Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Perry hosts ‘Water Battle’ this weekend

There will be fire trucks and slip and slides on site.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Perry Water Battle is returning to Rozar Park tomorrow. The Water Battle is a water fight of epic proportions. The city encourages people to bring any water toys you might have, and to make sure you’re wearing a bathing suit and sunscreen. There will be fire trucks and slip and slides on site. Perry’s special events…

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Houston County, Local News

UPDATE: Warner Robins shooting victim now faces multiple charges, second victim still hospitalized

One of the victims in a Warner Robins shooting Thursday afternoon now faces multiple charges.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (6/25): One of the victims in a Warner Robins shooting Thursday afternoon now faces multiple charges. A Warner Robins Police Department news release sent Friday afternoon says 23-year-old Hiram Jamal Johnson was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. 22-year-old Marquise Deviane…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: BCSO reports missing Macon man found unharmed

Family members locate 40-year-old Charles Cliatt
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (6/25): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it has located a missing Macon man. The wife of 40-year-old Charles Cliatt reported him missing Thursday after he did not return home for two days. Deputies say they located Cliatt’s vehicle in a parking lot in the 100 block of Spring Street. Friday morning, investigators contacted Cliatt’s family and discovered that family…

Rant and Rave
Sports

Rant and Rave: June 24th – One down, Three to go

It's all about the Hawks this week, after their first win against the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals
David Tufts,

Can this be happening?! After coming back from a deficit to clinch the first ever Eastern Conference Finals win in franchise history, this year’s Hawks have made it clear they are a force to be reckoned with. Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent have a lot to say about it. It’s a long one, bring a snack. Categories: Sports

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Local News, Weather

Lower humidity returns Friday

Cecilia Reeves,

Humidity returned across Middle Georgia this afternoon, bringing increasing heat index values with it. Showers and storms stayed further south along a stationary boundary, and will be staying there for much of the day tomorrow as well. High pressure to our north will be setting up a wedge front, which will push in dry air, to limit our rain chances…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Macon church garden feeding community

The Link Baptist Church in Macon is using food to connect the community.
Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  A local church held a friendly competition that quickly grew into something bigger than they expected. A friendly competition between the church’s seniors and young people started after the church planted a garden in March. Just three months after planting the garden, the land is now overflowing with fruits and vegetables to harvest. Terrance Denson has…

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Happening Now, Local News, WMGT

Mayor Lester Miller announces plan to relieve trash issues

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’ve been having issues with overflowing trash, Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller says relief should be coming soon. Mayor Miller says he and Macon-Bibb Commissioners have heard from people from all across the county for several months about trash and recycling pickup issues. Advanced Disposal Services (ADS) is the current contractor. Mayor Miller says while he…

Blood Shortage
Bibb County, Featured, Happening Now, Health, Health & Fitness, Local News, Medical, WMGT

National blood shortage felt on local level

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— There’s a blood shortage across the country and Macon is no different. The Red Cross collects blood nationally, but they say the blood shortage is unlike any other that they’ve seen. They think it’s due to the delays in care caused by the pandemic. In the last three months, they’ve distributed 75,000 blood products above normal. Dr….

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Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Peach County Board of Commissioners considering a junk car ordinance

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Peach County Planning and Zoning presented a junk car ordinance to the board of commissioners last month. After receiving complaints about about the visibility of junk cars in neighborhoods. According to Rickey Blalock, Administrator of Planning and zoning, the ordinance includes keeping junk cars out of sight, they must be enclosed inside of a building or behind…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered showers return Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

Sunshine and lower humidity was the name of the weather game today, but that will be changing through the rest of the week. A stationary boundary to our south will continue to hang around, keeping a chance for showers and thunderstorms through the next few days. We will also be seeing an increase in humidity as we head towards the…
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

City of Perry hosts meetings for 2022 Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan is a joint plan between Houston County, Perry, Warner Robins, and Centerville.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The city of Perry wants to hear from residents on the 2022 Comprehensive Plan. That’s why it’s hosting several meetings for you to give your opinions. So far, Perry held meetings on economic development and housing. Thursday’s meeting is on future growth and land use. We spoke with the Community Planner for Perry, Holly Wharton, about why…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb launches youth registry for clubs and activities

The Community Affairs Office created a youth registry to get kids out in the community.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Summer is here and there are several summer camps and programs going on in Macon-Bibb. The Community Affairs Office created a youth registry to get kids out in the community. “We think it’s going to help to fight crime and let young people know that there is a wholesome activities,” said Dr. Henry Ficklin, Executive Director of the…

Bs Report: June 23rd Hawks Headed To Ecf
Sports

BS Report: June 23rd – Hawks Headed to ECF

As the Hawks prepare for a much anticipated Easter Conference Finals, the question is, do they have the star power to bring down the Bucks?
David Tufts,

As the Hawks prepare for a much anticipated Easter Conference Finals, the question is, do they have the star power to bring down the Bucks? Bill Shanks breaks down the Hawks roster and how they match-up to the stars of the past. Categories: Sports

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Bibb County, Business, Featured, Local News, WMGT

NewTown Macon creates NewTown Loans with $1 million investment

The Sheridan foundation invested the $1 million in NewTown Macon's Godsey Initiatives Fund.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— NewTown Macon created NewTown Loans with the $1 million commitment from the Sheridan Foundation. NewTown says it’s not only going to help give funding to local entrepreneurs but it’s going to give them the support they might not get from a regular bank. Dr. Anissa Jones and her husband Dion Aiken are the first recipients of NewTown…

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Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Georgia Historical Society dedicates new marker in Monroe County

The Civil Rights Trail historical marker is named after Jo Ann Gibson Robinson.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

The Georgia Historical Society is continuing to teach others about historical places in the state, with a new addition of a marker in Monroe County. The Civil Rights Trail historical marker is named after Jo Ann Gibson Robinson. She was born in the area, and was an important figure in the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. According to Eliyse Butler,…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Society Garden partners with Satterfield’s to serve food

Food will be served Wednesday's-Sunday's from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

Society Garden partnered with Satterfield’s Barbecue to serve food. First, they had to construct a prep kitchen where the food will be kept. As of now, the menu is limited to a few options. The goal though is to expand the food options in the near future. “They’ll bring it over here to serve it, so we’re really excited about…

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Houston County, Local News

Perry residents give input on new Pine Needle Park

A new park is in development in a Perry neighborhood, and residents were given a chance to share their thoughts.
Peyton Lewis,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– What used to be the Cherokee Pines golf course, will now be a community park for nearby residents. The park is called Pine Needle, and will be shared between Perry citizens and residents of Country Club Road. The city says they want Pine Needle Park to be a “Passive Park”, which means quieter attractions like walking trails…

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Local News, Weather

Dry conditions return Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

Rain and storms moved through parts of Middle Georgia this afternoon, as a cold front slowly dropped south. This front has helped to bring cooler temps and some drier air to the area, with more on the way tomorrow. Through the day, sunshine will return with highs in the upper 80s and lower humidity. Rain will be holding off for…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon chosen to receive a Family Justice Center

With the help of a grant, Macon was one of three sites chosen.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Thousands of 911 calls are made each year, involving domestic violence cases in Macon. That’s according to Dee Simms, Executive Director of Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia. The organization is working towards creating the first Family Justice Center in Macon in hopes of lowering the number of domestic violence cases. With the help of a…

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Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Perry Police launches ‘SafeCam’ program

Chief Steven Lynn says they've had an informal version of the program for awhile.
Ariel Schiller,

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Perry Police Department began the SafeCam Program to partner with residents who use security cameras around their homes. The department hopes the program will help with investigations. Chief Steven Lynn says they’ve had an informal version of the program for awhile. The department started the program to have an organized list of residents who have security…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Tubman Museum partners with Georgia Equality to host new exhibit

It's titled 'African Americans Responding to AIDS.'
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The Tubman Museum partnered with Georgia Equality to help bring a new traveling exhibit to the museum. The exhibit commemorates the 40th anniversary of AIDS. It’s titled ‘African Americans Responding to AIDS.’ It features African American heroes who responded to the AIDS crisis from 1981-1991. Each image displayed features an audio clip of the moment of the movement….

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Entertainment, Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Byron student to appear on Capital One College Bowl

Tray Davis says he went to Los Angeles, California for a week and a half for filming.
Ariel Schiller,

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Morehouse College student from Byron got a chance to compete in the Capital One College Bowl. Tray Davis says he went to Los Angeles, California for a week and a half for filming. He says it was exciting to represent his hometown and called the experience surreal. “They told us beforehand just focus on the game,…