Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 29-April 2
Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between March 29 and April 2, 2021.
Farms open for strawberry season in Middle Georgia
After two freezes over the weekend, farmers say they weren’t sure if the strawberries would make it.
United Way launches new free drug card
“Hopefully this card will continue to help people afford their prescription.”
Health organizations help get rural communities vaccinated
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — As mass vaccination sites open, people who live far from the sites don’t have access to the vaccine. Many living in rural areas must travel far for the vaccine — some have no transportation to get to a site. The South Central Health District is working to find ways to serve rural communities. Melissa Brantley — public…
Man arrested after hitting, killing a teenager with his truck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is behind bars after hitting and killing a teenager with his truck. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 48-year-old Jason Partin was driving on Knight Road around 12:30 Sunday morning when his truck hit a slight curve and crossed over into the other lane. The truck collided with a Ford F150 that was…
UPDATE: Laurens County man wanted for homicide outside of convenience store
UPDATE: According to a post on the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, Quantavauis Darrisaw is now in police custody. UPDATE: The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted in connection to the murder of 41 year old William Darrisaw of Dublin. Investigators are looking for 23 year old Quantavauis Darrisaw. They say he is 5’6″ tall and weighs…
MLB All-Star Game yanked from Georgia over voting law
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has rescinded its decision to have Atlanta host this summer’s All-Star Game. The move Friday came in response to a sweeping new voting law in Georgia that critics say will negatively affect communities of color. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says opponents have mischaracterized the law and he called MLB’s action a “knee-jerk decision.”…
Gallup poll shows religious memberships drop below 50 percent, local churches weigh in
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— According to the Washington Post, a Gallup poll shows religious membership is below majority for the first time ever. We spoke with several churches who say that’s not the case locally. Joey Olivier is the director of operations for New City Church in Macon. They’ve seen a steady increase in partnerships over the last 18 months. Olivier…
Macon Bacon hosts job fair April 3
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you want a job that hits it out of the park, the Macon Bacon might be the place for you. Brandon Raphael— the team president— says people from all walks of life apply. He tells us what they’re looking for in their game day staff. “We’re looking for energy, passion, not just for the sport…
Homebound people in 4 counties receive Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent has administered the Covid vaccine to ten homes and has scheduled 30 more appointments. This comes after a partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They plan to vaccinate residents in four counties. Counties participating Baldwin County Bibb County Monroe County Peach County With vaccines expiring after two hours, Carol Babcock —…
Law firm honors Pastor Raines with Easter drive-thru dinner giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Forrest B. Johnson & Associates law firm wants to honor the memory of Pastor Bryant Wardell Raines. They recall his heavy involvement in the law firm and the community. Raine passed from Covid-19. In his honor, the law firm will feed the hungry with an Easter drive-thru food giveaway. It will happen at the New Pilgrim…
Georgia College art students create watercolor prints for students in Cameroon
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia College art students are sending watercolor prints to Cameroon, hoping to impact the lives of the children known to share one box of crayons. Georgia College participated in the Memory Project — a non-profit organization aimed at exchanging artwork with students worldwide. The students received a digital image from a child in Cameroon. Then they…
Middle Georgia Regional Library opens new ‘Memory Lab’
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Library’s new memory lab now allows you to collect your past to preserve your future. Cassandra Jackson-White is the first person to use the lab at Washington Memorial Library when it opened Thursday morning. She digitized a box filled with old family photos. Jackson-White says the project is a gift for her…
Baldwin County to get first-ever splash pad
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Construction on a splash pad in Baldwin County will finish by June 15, 2021. It offers the following features: spray nozzle coming out of the ground shower attachments It will also be handy-cap accessible to keep children safe. Director of the Baldwin County Learning Center Lori Smith said, “Our young children don’t get a lot of…
Peach County Sheriff’s deputies searching for 58-year-old missing man
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Peach County Sheriff’s deputies need your help finding a missing person. Deputies identified the missing man as 58-year-old Lewis Jackson. Authorities say that Jackson has been missing since March 12. He was last seen on Highway 41 in Peach County. Lewis Jackson description Stands around 6 foot 1 Weighs around 190 lbs Authorities say that…
Secretary of State favors Senate Bill 202
According to Raffesperger, the bill will create secure voting for all.
Macon Water Ice grand opening Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Water Ice — no stranger to Middle Georgia — now has a new storefront at the Shoppes at River Crossing. The owners of the eatery, which has been in the area for four years, decided to open a storefront a while back. However, the pandemic delayed the opening by a year. The store offers their…
Senator Warnock, Congressman Bishop visit Peach County
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Raphael Warnock visited seven locations throughout Georgia, talking to farmers and producers. The U.S. Senator addressed a number of issues and will take those concerns to Washington. Senator Warnock serves on the Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. “There is no more important part of our economic viability as a state than the agriculture sector,”…
Bibb County School district to hold graduation ceremonies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The pandemic forced many things to cancel over the last year. One of those things — in-person graduation ceremonies. The Bibb County School District was forced to hold a virtual graduation ceremony in 2020. But now they want to celebrate their seniors, by holding an in-person graduation ceremony. All ceremonies will take place at the Macon…
Religious leaders prepare for Covid safe holidays
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Religious dwellings adapted to pandemic guidelines overnight, with many switching to online services. That was the case for Temple Beth Israel. A year into the pandemic, they still plan to host services through Zoom. It was no different when Passover started last weekend. Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar says they plan to host an in-person, socially distant Yizkor…
New State Senate Bill can help struggling businesses increase sales
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia General Assembly passes Senate Bill 236, now on its way to Governor Kemp’s desk for signing. Lawmakers passed the bill to allow restaurants to offer cocktails to-go with food orders. Originally introduced by the Georgia Restaurant Association, the helps restaurants recover lost sales due to the pandemic. The Senate Bill also helps provide new income streams…
New Georgia Election Law to bring changes to local elections
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Senate Bill 202 has been signed into law, making changes to elections moving forward. The 95-page bill included details about election issues the state has experienced in the last few years and makes nine big changes to the election process. After signing the bill into law, Governor Brian Kemp said it will help protect the…
Former Macon-Bibb Commissioner, Bibb deputy Scotty Shepherd dies at 72
Former Macon-Bibb Commissioner and longtime Bibb County deputy Scotty Shepherd has died.
Macon man arrested in connection to 2004 homicide
A Macon man is in custody following the reopening of a cold case into a man’s murder in 2004.