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Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 7-11

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 7 and Friday, June 11, 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, June 7 and Friday, June 11, 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…

Centerville City Council Election
Elections, Featured, Houston County, Local News, Politics, WMGT

Centerville holding special election Tuesday to fill open council seat

The seat became vacant in April when councilman Cameron Andrews retired.
Ariel Schiller,

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A special election will be held Tuesday to fill Centerville’s vacant Post 1 Council seat. The council seat has been vacant since April when Post 1 councilman, Cameron Andrews retired. Now Robert Bird, Susan Lemme and Debbie Taylor are hoping to fill that role. We spoke with the three candidates to find out their platforms and…

Terminal Station
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Free Black history tours being offered during Georgia Juneteenth Week

The tours are sponsored by the Macon-Bibb Fire Department.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s Georgia Juneteenth Week, and part of the week includes free Black history van tours. The tours are sponsored by the Macon-Bibb Fire Department. The first one already took place Monday night but more are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. Each tour is about an hour long and goes through downtown Macon. The tours include commentary…

Peach County Court House
Local News, Peach County, WMGT

Peach County Courthouse getting renovations

The project will include three phases.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – The 85-year-old Peach County Courthouse will soon be renovated. The Peach County Board of Commissioners approved a proposal for improvements. Warren Associates Inc. bid $900,000 for the project. Chairman of the Board Martin Moseley says it was time for the courthouse to get a new look. Its last renovation happened in 2000. Moseley says this…
Bibb County, Local News

Just 3 Macon-Bibb pools open again this week due to lifeguard shortage

Macon-Bibb released the pool schedule for Monday for Tuesday-Saturday, June 15-19.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The county’s lifeguard shortage continues to impact the public pool schedule. Three pools will be open again this week, Tuesday-Saturday, June 15-19:   South Bibb Recreation Center Tuesday – Friday: 1- 7 p.m. Frank Johnson Recreation Center Tuesday – Thursday: 1 – 7 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Delores A. Brooks Recreation Center Tuesday-…

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Weather

Hot, mostly dry work week ahead

Dalton Mullinax,

MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Temperatures will remain hot as humidity falls slowly behind a cold front. TONIGHT. A few light showers are possible through sunset. Past that we will see temperatures falling into the upper 60’s and lower 70’s. Cloud cover will be minimal overnight. TOMORROW. More sunshine and hot weather is in the forecast Tuesday as temperatures will climb towards…

Downtown Challenge Grants
Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

Downtown Challenge Grants awarded to 23 Macon projects

73 organizations applied for the Downtown Challenge Grants, but only 23 projects were selected.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  73 organizations applied for the Downtown Challenge Grants, but only 23 projects were selected. The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority is one of the recipients. Jami Gaudet, MTA’s public information officer, says the money MTA receives will be used to complete a small portion of a mural located on the corner of Poplar and Fifth Streets. “It’s important…

Rosa's Food Pantry
Featured, Local News, Pulaski County, WMGT

Hawkinsville set to open first food pantry

Rosa's food pantry will open its doors June 18.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- With the help of the Middle Georgia Food Bank and funding from Feeding America, Rosa’s food pantry will open its doors June 18. The food pantry will serve around three hundred people. Julius Johnson, Founder of the Newberry Foundation, helped sponsor the pantry. It is named after his mother Rosa. Johnson says he hopes to help as many…

Trash issues
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon trash issues could soon be resolved

Mayor Lester Miller says the company that handles trash pickup is dealing with a worker shortage.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you’ve been having issues with your trash getting picked up, relief should be coming soon. Mayor Lester Miller says the company that handles trash pickup is dealing with a worker shortage, much like many other places. He says if your trash is not picked up on the day it’s supposed to be, just leave it out….

Juneteenth
Bibb County, Education, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Juneteenth Spelling Bee to begin next week

The Spelling Bee aims to educate kids about African heritage and history.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Juneteenth African Spelling Bee begins next week during Georgia Juneteenth Week, which starts Saturday. The Spelling Bee is for kids ages 8 to 13, and aims to educate kids about African heritage and history. It is free to participate and winners can get a cash prize. We spoke with the Co-Founder of the Juneteenth Freedom Festival,…

Mobile Boutique
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Mobile boutique flourishes amid pandemic

The Brassy Peach Boutique's first event was the Dogwood Festival.
Ariel Schiller,

UNADILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Perry business owner transformed her boutique to one that moves on wheels. Abbey Patterson refurbished an old school bus that is now home to the Brassy Peach Boutique. People refer to it as ‘The Big Pink Bus’ when they see it. She travels anywhere from Macon to Valdosta. Patterson says switching to a mobile boutique is…

Tina Prince
Featured, Local News, Washington County

GBI confirms body found in Washington County is Tina Prince

Sheriff Joel Cochran says the official autopsy report is not complete and the investigation is ongoing.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed the body found on Friday, June 4 belonged to missing woman Tina Prince. Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says the GBI made the positive identification after an autopsy. However, Sheriff Cochran says the official autopsy report is not complete and the investigation is ongoing. This comes after 31-year-old Aaron Matthew…

Mayor Lester Miller
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

Mayor Lester Miller announces MVP initiative aimed at decreasing crime

Mayor Miller says he wants to see a change in the community.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller along with Commissioners and residents gathered Thursday morning at the Rosa Parks Square. Mayor Miller announced the Macon Violence Prevention initiative. It’s aimed at lowering the crime rate in the community. “We are going to do is ask the Commissioners to set up a meeting in their districts, then do surveys,” said Mayor Miller….

Facebook Group
Featured, Local News, Monroe County, WMGT

Monroe County resident creates Facebook page to spread joy

Since creating the page, it has grown from 500 to 2,000 followers.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Wendy Baker created the Facebook page ‘Good News, Monroe County!’ for people to share good things that are happening in their lives or around the community. Since creating the page, it has grown from 500 to 2,000 followers. She says the community has been very giving and wants to help in any way possible. Baker later created the…

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Local News, Weather

Scattered storms possible Thursday

Cecilia Reeves,

Showers and storms held off for most of the day across Middle Georgia, but we won’t be staying dry for long. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are back tomorrow afternoon and Friday. We will also continue to see more gulf moisture and highs in the 90’s through the end of the week. Saturday will bring another round of showers and storms…

Mta Offering Free Fares To Celebrate Full Capacity
Bibb County, Featured, Local News

MTA hiring new bus drivers, will give $1,500 bonus

The Macon Transit Authority is looking for full-time, fixed route bus drivers.
Clayton Poulnott,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Macon Transit Authority is looking for full-time, fixed route bus drivers.  MTA is offering a $1,500 bonus to new hires. New hires must meet the following requirements: Prospective employee must have CDL license AND passenger (P) endorsement. Must successfully complete 90-day probationary period. Must maintain continuous employment with MTA for one (1) year from hire date….

Shooting Suspect
Bibb County, Crime, Local News

UPDATE: BCSO looking for suspect who left man in critical condition

It happened near the intersection of Jasmine Avenue and Oakland Avenue around 10:45 Monday morning.
Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators are asking for your help to identify and locate a person in connection to a shooting near the intersections of Jasmine Avenue and Oakland Avenue on Monday. The person of interest is described as a slender black male , possibly with a goatee and mustache. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue athletic…

Mercer University
Bibb County, Georgia News, Local News, WMGT

Townsend School of Music at Mercer hoping to help thousands with Healing Arts Project

"We're hoping that this will change the world of anxiety and bring about peace."
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A project created by Mercer’s Townsend School of Music is hoping to help people all over the world. The dean of the school, Dr. David Keith, created the Healing Arts Project after watching a video about a man suffering from dementia improvise on four notes. He quickly realized music’s ability to transform people. “We’ve been suffering…

2300 walden road
Bibb County, Business, Local News, Money, WMGT

Brightmark CEO excited to bring plastics recycling facility to home state

It will be the world's largest advanced plastics recycling and renewal facility.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The world’s largest plastics recycling and renewal facility will soon be located right here in Macon. Brightmark is investing more than $680 million in a new plant that will be located at 2300 Walden Road in south Macon-Bibb. The facility is expected to divert 400,000 tons of plastic waste away from landfills each year. Brightmark’s CEO,…

Atrium Health Navicent
Health, Local News

Atrium Health Navicent offers tips on eyesight troubles during the pandemic

Atrium Health Navicent Psychologist Dr. Michael Johns says it's okay to have fun on a screen but you should limit screen time.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The pandemic has forced people to stay at home and stay connected to a screen, which is causing vision problems for some people. Children have had to adjust to learning at home and relying on the computer. Dr. Michael Johns, a child psychologist, says screen time should be limited. “Between the ages of two and five,…
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

Macon-Bibb’s next community-wide cleanup is July 24

This is Macon-Bibb's second community-wide cleanup.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller announced Wednesday the county will hold a second community-wide cleanup. It’s happening July 24. The first community wide cleanup happened April 10. About 1,500 people cleaned more than 109,000 pounds of trash that day. Mayor Miller hopes more people will take part during the second cleanup. “We’re looking forward to what the community…

BS Report
Sports

BS Report: June 9th – Seriously, Watch the Hawks.

The Atlanta Hawks are tied 1-1 in the second round of the playoffs.
David Tufts,

It’s an exciting time to be a Hawks fan in Georgia, as they head to game 3 in their series against the 76ers. With a lot of talent on both ends of the court, it’s going to be a great series to watch, regardless of how it turns out. Bill Shanks wants to let you know why you should be…

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Local News, Weather

Staying hot with a few showers Wednesday

Cecilia Reeves,

After another rainy afternoon, we will be seeing a break from the widespread storms for at least a day. Partly cloudy skies will be allowing us to warm up into the 90’s by tomorrow afternoon with continued high humidity. As the low pressure center, that has helped to kick off our storms, moves to the north, our thunderstorm chances will…

Macon Bus
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, Travel, WMGT

MTA offering free fares to celebrate full capacity

MTA free fares will be on June 14 and 15.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority is offering free fare days next week as a way to celebrate buses returning to full capacity Monday. You can ride the bus for free Monday and Tuesday, June 14 and 15. MTA never missed a day of service throughout the pandemic but did limit capacity to 15 passengers per bus. Now that…