Man wanted for criminal attempt to commit murder following May 5 shooting
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators say a man is wanted for criminal attempt to commit murder following a shooting that happened on Wednesday, May 5.
Deputies need help identifying person of interest in shooting outside restaurant
Bibb County deputies need help identifying a person of interest in a shooting that happened outside Glory Days Grill in north Macon Sunday afternoon.
Medical Segment: The importance of National Women’s Health Week
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — May 10th – 16th is National Women’s Health Week. According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, this year’s theme is “Ending the Epidemic and Elevating Women’s Health.” Dr. Monique Davis-Smith, with Atrium Health Navicent, joined 41NBC News at Daybreak to share why it’s so important for women to stick to their doctors’…
FVSU hosts Covid-19 drive-thru vaccine clinic
Fort Valley State University has been administering vaccines to students and staff since March.
Interfor expanding Perry sawmill
Governor Kemp announced Monday that Interfor would invest $30 million to expand its Perry sawmill.
Alligator spotted in Perry’s Rozar Park, city officials working to relocate it
A fisherman recently spotted an alligator in the pond at Rozar Park, and city officials want to make sure you stay safe until it can be relocated.
Cool and rainy Wednesday
Rain and storms have moved into Middle Georgia this evening, bringing heavy rain to parts of the area. As the line has stalled over Middle Georgia, we could see some areas of Middle Georgia could see over 3″ of rain over just a period of a few hours. If it wasn’t enough that we are seeing heavy rain now, more…
Tamron Hall, Purple Leash Project want more pet-friendly domestic violence shelters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former NBC Today Show anchor and talk show host Tamron Hall is teaming up with The Purple Leash Project to help fight domestic violence. According to The Purple Leash Project, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience some form of domestic abuse in their lifetime. And many victims delay leaving their abuser…
It’s the Law: Facebook suspensions
Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney J Davis from James W. Davis and Associates joins 41NBC’s Shelby Coates for our weekly segment “It’s the Law.” Facebook’s oversight board is upholding former President Trump’s social media suspension, citing that his posts “severely violated” the content standards of Facebook and Instagram. J Davis explains if social media companies have the legal right to…
Teen arrested, accused of burglarizing 5 businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 17-year old is in jail and faces five counts of felony commercial burglary charges. Davonte Trevon Finney of Macon was arrested by the Sheriff’s Response Team and Bibb Sheriff’s Property Investigators for those burglaries, which investigators say happened at Macon Gun & Pawn, the Old South Pawn, a Marathon Gas Station, a CVS Pharmacy, and the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 3-7
Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 3 and Friday, May 7, 2021.
New mural hopes to bring attention, more visitors to Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley is hoping a new mural will help highlight its history and show what the community has to offer. The mural is part of the Flint Energies’ Rural Murals program. The goal is to increase the number of public murals across Flint’s service territory while supporting Middle Georgia artists. According to a Flint Energies…
Summerhill Senior Living Community celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— National Skilled Nursing Care week begins on Mother’s Day, and lasts for seven days. This years theme is “Together Through the Seasons. The theme focuses on overcoming struggles faced during the pandemic. Summerhill Senior Living Community is celebrating by starting the week with a special ceremony for residents and staff. Both Senator Larry Walker and Representative Shaw…
Rain chances stick around this week
Another warm day is on the way Tuesday as rain chances mostly hold off until the afternoon and evening. Highs will be warming into the 80’s by the afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds. Rain returns to the area during the evening, with the potential for storms after midnight. We will see several waves of rain and storms…
Atrium Navicent Health recognizes Women’s Health Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s Women’s Health Week. Atrium Health Navicent is reminding women to make their health a priority. This year’s theme is “Ending the Epidemic and Elevating Women’s Health.” Chief Medical Officer for Atrium Health Navicent, Dr. Patrice Walker, says focusing on women’s health is even more important with the pandemic still happening. She says women can improve or…
UPDATE: Man arrested for double homicide at mobile home park in Macon
UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators have made an arrest for the double homicide inside a mobile home in Macon Monday afternoon. Through their investigation, Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators found out that 19 year old Jaives Fountain, of Macon, had been inside a mobile home at Avalon Mobile Home Parkon Jeffersonville Road. Investigators say that’s where 29-year-old Quinterious Hillman and 29-year-old…
Three people arrested for shooting at Waffle House in Sandersville
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in the hospital and three people are behind bars after a shooting at a Waffle House in Washington County. According to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, 20 year old Kayiah Faulkner of Sandersville was shot in the parking lot of the Waffle House at 104 East Church Street around 2:40 Sunday morning. Police…
Staying dry and warm Mother’s Day weekend
High pressure has moved in over Middle Georgia today, bringing clear skies that will be sticking with us for the weekend. Saturday brings a little warm up to the area from today, with highs in the low 80’s and upper 70’s. Mother’s Day will bring more great weather, but also a big warm up into the upper 80’s and low…
Governor Kemp visits Macon to approve OLOST tax in Bibb County
Mayor Lester Miller says the money collected would go towards public safety and boost the local economy.
Celebrate National Barbecue Month with a new recipe
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – May in National Barbecue Month. It’s the best time to break out special recipes and different methods, favors and sauces. You can celebrate by using the charcoal, wood or gas to slow cook pork, beef, chicken, lamb or any other protein. Lifestyles blogger Shanisty Ireland joins 41NBC’s Shelby Coates to share some barbecue fun facts and…
Warner Robins Police see increase in overdose calls in April
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The Warner Robins Police Department noticed an alarming trend in April. The department posted to Facebook on May 3rd about the number of overdose calls they responded to. Since the beginning of the year, officers responded to an average of 5 overdose calls a month. That number spiked to 18 in April. Warner Robins Police Chief John…
Sardis Church Road Extension named in memory of local veteran
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County held a special ceremony to help honor one local veteran. Cary Van Becham served in the Vietnam War as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. His family wanted to do something special to honor him. At a special ceremony held outside of the South Bibb Recreation Center, family, friends, and Macon residents…
Bragg Jam set for 2021 on Coleman Hill
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The summer music festival Bragg Jam is returning for 2021. According to a post on the Bragg Jam Facebook page, the festival will be scaled down this summer. Usually the event features more than 60 bands on stages throughout Macon. The festival was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. This year, the Facebook post states…
Concession stand opens at Amerson River Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The office of Small Business Affairs held a ceremony for the opening of the concession stand. New small businesses can occupy the stand for one year. This new project will allow businesses to promote their business in a park that has more than 400,000 visitors annually. M&M Sandwiches, a restaurant located on Vineville Avenue is the first to…