Bibb County, Happening Now, Local News, WMGT

Local organizations react to Juneteenth becoming federal holiday

Organizations across the state are preparing to celebrate and educate the public about the day that commemorates the end of slavery.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – President Biden signed a bill Thursday making Juneteenth, June 19, a federal holiday. Organizations across the state are preparing to celebrate and educate the public about the day that commemorates the end of slavery. George Muhammad, the co-founder of the Freedom Festival, says he wants people to learn more about the day and its importance. The…

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Featured, Weather

Tropical system impacts on the way this weekend

Dalton Mullinax,

MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Showers return tomorrow before heavier rain is on the way this weekend. TONIGHT. Expect a mostly clear sky and temperatures falling into the middle 60’s. It will be another comfortable start to the day with lower humidity. TOMORROW. Clouds will increase throughout the day as temperatures soar into the low and middle 90’s. Scattered showers and a…

Bs Report: June 16th Bad Calls For Baseball
Sports

BS Report: June 16th – Bad Calls for Baseball

Baseball is changing in all the wrong ways, and Bill Shanks doesn't like it.
David Tufts,

This season of MLB saw lots of rules changes, many of which were controversial to the fans. Bill Shanks explains why the new rules may be killing baseball. Categories: Sports
Baldwin County, Bibb County, Local News, WMGT

DECAL awards Transformational grants to 8 organizations

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia department of Early care and learning awarded up to to $75,000 to each organization. The grants will be implemented in various projects that will go towards helping young children and families. Communities in Schools a program in Milledgeville will use the money they were awarded to help children who have a parent in prison. “We’re going…

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Bibb County, Local News

Coroner: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after Macon shooting

It happened Wednesday afternoon at Majestic Garden Apartments.
Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An 18-year-old is dead and a 17-year-old is injured following a shooting in Macon Wednesday afternoon. It happened just before 5 o’clock at Majestic Garden Apartments on Rocky Creek Road, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. Jones says he pronounced 18-year-old Marquavious Deshaun Wright dead at 5:10 p.m.  He says the 17-year-old, Deonte Hunt, was shot…

Purdue Foundation Grant
Featured, Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Grant helps Houston County Fire Department buy new thermal cameras

The grant helped the fire department purchase two thermal imaging cameras.
Ariel Schiller,

KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT — Thanks to a grant from the Perdue Foundation, the Houston County Fire Department was able to start the process of replacing life saving equipment. Houston County Fire Chief Christopher Stoner says the department reached out to the Perdue Foundation earlier this year about its need to replace its existing thermal imaging cameras. He says the cameras…

Pride Month
Bibb County, Education, Local News, WMGT

Washington Memorial Library celebrating Pride Month

The Washington Memorial Library is celebrating Pride Month with two book displays that teach people about the LGBTQ+ community.
Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-  The Washington Memorial Library is celebrating Pride Month with two book displays that teach people about the LGBTQ+ community. Head of Reference Samantha Wilcox says the displays are seeing a lot of circulation. “I think we’ve had to restock them several times throughout the month, which is great,” Wilcox said. “It’s nice to see that things are…

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Bibb County, Featured, Local News

UPDATE: Deputies say June 10 shooting victim was pregnant

The suspect in a shooting that left a woman dead last week now faces an additional charge after medical examiners discovered the victim was pregnant.
Shelby Coates,

UPDATE (6/16) –  The suspect in a shooting that left a woman dead last week now faces an additional charge after medical examiners discovered the victim was pregnant. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release sent Wednesday afternoon said 39-year-old Jeremiah Wayne Waller Jr. was served an additional warrant for feticide – voluntary manslaughter of an unborn child. 30-year-old Patricia…
Houston County, Local News, WMGT

Warner Robins will open first transitional home for homeless female Veterans

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Genesis Joy House is expected to open its doors Wednesday evening. It is the first and only housing facility dedicated to homeless female veterans. Margaret Flowers, founder of the home says she grew up helping the homeless community and wanted to do more for female Veterans who are homeless. “They go through a lot of things, and…

Arrest Concerns
Bibb County, Featured, Local News, WMGT

BCSO responds to concerns over arrest video

The arrest took place on June 5th.
Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— On June 5th a local woman became concerned when she noticed a situation unfolding between a Bibb County Sheriff and a person he was trying to arrest. Selena Reid began filming on her phone but the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says there’s more to the story than what the video tells. Selena Reid was not available for an…
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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…