BS Report: April 29th – Falcons Draft Strategy
Bill Shanks has some advice for the Falcons heading into the 2021 NFL Draft. Categories: Sports
BCSO shares hot car safety tips before summer heat arrives
The inside of a car can get up to 43 degrees hotter than the temperature outside if left in the sun.
2 teens wanted for questioning in Circle K homicide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff Deputies are looking for people of interest after an early morning homicide. Deputies responded to a call of a person down at Circle K on Zebulon Road just before 2 a.m. There they found 23-year-old Brandon Washington lying outside of his car with a gunshot wound. Authorities pronounced Washington dead at the scene…
Middle Georgia job market improves as economy reopens
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Middle Georgia unemployment rates are almost back to pre-pandemic numbers, according to data from the Georgia Department of Labor. The GDOL shows unemployment was at 4.2% in March. That’s down from a high of 10.6% in April of 2020. Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Executive Director Stephen Adams says many local industry partners are hiring right now. Hiring…
Macon STEM Festival introduces students to drones, new careers
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Real IMPACT Center hosted its Macon STEM Festival mini-series at Cirrus Academy. The festival includes three sessions to teach young girls about the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). La’Quata Sumter with Focus On Me Droneworks led Thursday’s session about the science behind drones. Cirrus Academy female students had the opportunity to fly a drone…
Pan-African Festival back this weekend for 25th anniversary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– After several losses in 2020, business owners Doretha and David McClinton, are happy to see the Pan African Festival of Georgia back in downtown Macon again. “We’re hoping for some numbers and people to come out,” Doretha McClinton said. “That’s really our prayer because we were hit tremendously hard.” The pair own DnD Fashion as well as…
Local churches create OB-GYN clinic inside freight container
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Three churches in Houston County are coming together to create a solar-powered OB-GYN clinic inside a freight container. The clinic will include a receptionist area, bathroom, shower and a check-up room. The container will then get shipped to Ghana to help provide women with medical care. Andrew United Methodist Church Pastor Jim Dominey says construction on the…
Local businesses prepare for Mother’s Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Mother’s Day is a little over a week away. Businesses like Yesterdays and Tomorrows are encouraging people to shop local. Julia Marin is the owner of Yesterdays and Tomorrows in Warner Robins. The main thing she’s noticed this year compared to last, is customers are happier. Marin says she’s already had an increase in sales. She says…
Bike Walk Macon announces bike walk month events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Ahead of Bike Walk month, Bike Walk Macon is celebrating throughout the month of May. Each year Bike Walk Macon hosts several free events to help promote biking and walking. Last year events were cancelled due to the pandemic, but this year’s events will look a little different. With some events in person and some held virtually,…
Twiggs County School District celebrates its first female Gates Scholar
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Twiggs County School District is celebrating its first female student selected for the Gates Scholarship. Twiggs County High School senior Aylah Birks is one of the 300 nationwide winners of the scholarship that honors minority student leaders from low-income households. The Gates Scholarship (TGS) helps cover the full cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room, board, books,…
Georgia mass vaccination sites switching to J&J vaccine starting Monday
Mass vaccination sites across Georgia will switch to the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine starting Monday, May 3.
Minority Leader James Beverly talks impacts of S.B. 202
Georgia Republicans say Senate Bill 202 will make elections safer, but Democrats, including minority leader James Beverly, disagree.
Jones County Family Connection receives Trauma Responsive Care Grant
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning recently awarded four counties $10,000 grants.
Planning and Zoning approves Pio Nono resource center
Sherry Williams cried tears of joy at a Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Monday.
Students prepare for social justice, spoken word contest for scholarships
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Griffith Family Foundation and Southwest High School plan to hold a spoken word contest with a focus on social justice. The contest gives Southwest High students a chance to earn scholarships from the Griffith Family Foundation. The contest will take place on Thursday, April 29th. Students like Xaviana Syphrtt are already perfecting their presentations. “I’m really…
Bibb County students sign to join MGA Project SEARCH
Project SEARCH is a nine month program, aimed at helping individuals with disabilities learn job skills.
UPDATE: United Way holds free tax filing event
Some events have changed plans due to the threat of severe weather.
Colton Strong: Toddler battles cancer, Monroe County community provides support and awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – No one wants to hear a cancer diagnosis, especially not for their three-year-old child. That’s the situation for 41NBC Managing Editor/Producer Clay Poulnott and his family in Monroe County. Just weeks before his fourth birthday, his son Colton was diagnosed with lymphoblastic lymphoma in early March. Lymphoblastic lymphoma is one of the most common forms of…
Mayor Lester Miller gives ‘State of the Community’ address
He spoke about many of the accomplishments his administration has made.
Fountain Park crosswalk gets pedestrian warning lights
Sgt. Evans says when light flash, cars should completely stop to allow people to cross the road.
Historic Macon announces new trade inititives
With a ten week program based on a variety of topics, they want to help create jobs.
1 dead after early morning shooting in North Macon
UPDATE: 7:56 AM Police identified 21-year-old Cameron Jay Ramon Ashley. Bibb County Coroner’s Office personnel contacted the next of kin. Police have no leads on a suspect(s) or the events leading up to the homicide. Ashley had multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead on the scene. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A man is dead after an early morning shooting on Thursday….
Cold fronts bring rain and cooler temps Thursday
We are saying goodbye to clear skies and above average temperatures after today, as clouds have started to push in. Overnight a cold front will continue to push into Middle Georgia bringing a chance for showers, mainly during the morning Thursday. Although we can’t rule out a few rumbles of thunder, widespread thunderstorms are not expected. A second cold front…
FVSU has new ways to reach minority farmers
Agricultural professors at Fort Valley State University are working to help minority farmers.