MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority will return to full capacity on its fixed route buses next week, and it’s celebrating by offering two “Free Fare Days.” A MTA news release sent Monday says MTA will provide free fares on Monday and Tuesday, June 14 and 15. There was previously a limit of 15 passengers per fixed route…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jeffersonville is now home to its first animal rescue. Crystal Vargas is the owner of Island Breeze Animal Rescue in Jeffersonville. She started the rescue in March after rescuing an injured dog in the downtown area. Now the rescue has a store front on Railroad Street across from city hall. She says initially the had to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is tackling the problem of pandemic learning loss with its summer program. This year’s theme is STEAM Olympics. “We are also offering opportunities for them to explore technology, engineering, the fine arts such as dance and arts visual arts, and so we really want them to have a fun time,” Teaching…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a missing man. A BCSO news release sent Monday afternoon said 39-year-old Christopher Guscott walked away from his home in the 3900 block of Mickey Street on June 3. Guscott suffers from medical issues he may need treatment for, according to the release. He’s about 5’6″ and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is updating its visitation policy again as new COVID-19 cases continue to decline. n AHN news release sent Monday, June 7, says the following changes are effective Tuesday, June 8. Only visitors described below will be permitted into Atrium Health Navicent Facilities. Visitors include those who are visiting/accompanying the following patients: Visitation hours…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tic Toc Room has been closed after sustaining water damage in April, but the owners are planning to reopen. “We haven’t given up and we are going full strong head force into this,” owner Michael Galloway said. “We want to make sure that we can provide for the community and we can go back to…
After a spectacular run against the Knicks, the Hawks are ready to take on Embiid and the 76’ers in the second round NBA playoffs. Will it go the way Atlanta sports fans are fearing? Also, with the Braves lineup struggling to meet expectations, how will the team get back on their feet, especially without one of their key hitters? Bill…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Public health leaders in Middle Georgia are working to get more people vaccinated. The South Central Health District says it is transitioning from mass COVID-19 vaccination sites to meeting people where they are to offer the vaccine. Melissa Brantley with the South Central Health District says local health departments are providing the vaccine daily. Community groups…
During a Friday evening news conference, Sheriff Joel Cochran says search crews located the body along Pleasant Grove Road, a rural road outside of Sandersville in Washington County. GBI Crime Scene Specialists and Sheriff’s Office Investigators continue to process the scene. Cochran also announced the arrest of 31-year-old Aaron Matthew Adams in connection to the case. He is charged with…
The executive director of Bike Walk Macon, Rachel Umana, presented the policy to commissioners last week. A Complete Streets policy would direct transportation planners and engineers to design street plans with all users in mind—that means not just car drivers, but pedestrians, bicyclists, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. “We’ll look at our streets and not only say that…
The Vineville and Napier Heights neighborhood associations are teaming up for the cleanup. Both neighborhoods invite the public to join in their efforts. Vineville Neighborhood Association vice president, Trixy Hanson, says they’ve been struggling with trash in their area for a while. “I’ve been working together with other neighborhoods such as Pleasant Hill, Napier Heights to try to make a…
The police department hosted its “Cops on Donut Shops” fundraiser at Dunkin Donut locations throughout the area Friday on National Doughnut Day. We spoke with Captain John Clay about the importance of the fundraiser. “It allows people with developmental disabilities to participate in different types of competitions, athletic competitions,” Captain Clay said. “And it helps build up their self-esteem. It…
Tomorrow we will add a few more storms than what we saw today, along with some warm temperatures and mostly cloudy skies. Warm weather will be sticking around through the weekend with highs in the upper 80’s and low 90’s. Once again we will be dealing with those pesky pop up showers and storms each day, so if you are…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- With many covid restrictions easing up, more people are traveling. In an effort to bring more tourists to Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp announced a grant aimed at helping tourism recover from the pandemic. The grant is worth two million dollars, and Visit Macon was just one of many centers to receive the grant totaling $38,000. Visit Macon says…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Warner Robins Noon Optimist Club held its first in person meeting since the beginning of the pandemic to honor local law enforcement. Just like many other organizations, the Warner Robins Noon Optimist Club spent the last year meeting virtually. Thursday’s meeting was held at Ole Times on Watson Boulevard. Club president Rodney Mines says it…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Students have returned to in person classes at Miller-Motte College, and staff says they’re excited. After transitioning to online last March due to the pandemic, students had to learn at a quicker pace from home. To welcome students back, the college held a block party. Food and drinks were served as students enjoyed music and games. Rhonda Evans…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 35th annual Georgia Peach Festival kicks off this weekend in Peach County. The annual event attracts more than 5,000 visitors, including church groups, senior groups and charter bus tours. The Georgia tradition is a shared festival between the cities of Fort Valley and Byron. And it is home to the world’s largest peach cobbler….
The Braves are down a power hitter following the arrest of outfielder Marcell Ozuna. What are the options for the Braves, should Ozuna miss the rest of the season? Bill Shanks breaks it down this week. Categories: Sports
Rain and storms stayed just outside of the Middle Georgia area today, but we likely won’t be quite as lucky with dry weather as we head into the weekend. Highs tomorrow will be warming to the low 90’s and upper 80’s with scattered showers starting to pop up during the afternoon. A cold front to our west will eventually be…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )— The Perry Police Department says the Saturday night shooting at May Days on the Midway involved a stolen gun. Captain Heath Dykes says two people got into an argument near the clock tower, and then someone pulled out a gun and fired it several times. He says the recovered gun was stolen out of Pulaski County….
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Perry will soon be home to new loft apartments and a restaurant. Meredith Lockerman says she noticed the empty lot on Commerce Street and thought something unique should go there. A year and a half later, she had the idea for what will be known as The Commodore. Lockerman and her husband visit downtown Macon for…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms, city and county leaders and residents gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening of a new sports complex. According to Mayor Toms, the sports complex has taken a few years to complete, but the wait was worth it. He says the new facility will…
A warm front will be lifting into the area overnight/tomorrow, bringing in more humid air and warmer temperatures. Highs Wednesday will be topping out in the upper 80’s with a chance for some isolated showers, mainly east of I-75. By Thursday more widespread shower and thunderstorms will be popping up in a generally summer-like fashion. Humidity will be increasing through…
Jones wanted to help her aging dogs and decided to look into aquatics. So she learned about water works and water massage for dogs, then went through training and decided to offer the service to Middle Georgians. “There hasn’t been one in this area, so it just seemed like the perfect thing to do,” Jones said. “Because I know my…