Tips to keep your pets safe during severe weather
Experts recommend microchipping your animal and making sure it has a collar and tag.
Comprehensive Civil rights team hosts two-day virtual event
They will have various speakers at each session.
Governor Kemp lifts Covid restrictions, local businesses still following guidelines
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Governor Brian Kemp lifted the state’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions Thursday. Local businesses like Felicia’s Cake Factory say they’re still going to follow pandemic guidelines. Felicia Howard is the owner of Felicia’s Cake Factory in Macon. She also works as a respiratory therapist. She says she felt shocked when she heard Governor Kemp lifted restrictions. “I think it’s…
Academy for Classical Education Senior commits to U.S. Coast Guard Swimming and Diving
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Many students go to college on a football or soccer scholarship. But that’s not the case for Senior Charles Gaines. He received a full ride scholarship to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy for swimming and diving. Gaines says, he got into swimming because of his mom, who is also his number one supporter. Aside from receiving a full-ride,…
Appointments not required at Macon mass vaccination site
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon mass vaccination site is no longer requiring appointments to get a vaccine. Site commander, Kerry Futch, says fewer people are showing up at the site compared to when it first opened. It’s seeing more than a thousand people a day. He hopes by eliminating the appointment requirement it will simplify the process. He also hopes…
Newtown Macon celebrates renovations to Poplar Yard
Newtown Macon held a ribbon cutting ceremony this week to celebrate renovations at Poplar Yard in downtown Macon, an area on Poplar Street between Second and Third Streets.
Derek Mack sworn in to Warner Robins City Council Monday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The city of Warner Robins’s new city councilperson was sworn in Monday. Derek Mack was elected in a special election on March 16. Mack says the first thing he wants to address is the traffic issues in the Harper’s Ridge subdivision. He also wants to address water leaks throughout the city. He plans to meet with…
Perry Dogwood Festival canceled due to weather forecast
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Perry’s Dogwood Festival, planned for this weekend, has been canceled, according to Ellen Palmer, President/Chief Executive Officer of the Perry Chamber of Commerce. Palmer cited this weekend’s weather forecast, which calls for scattered storms Friday and Saturday, and said they want to keep visitors and vendors out of danger. This is the second year in a row…
Dooly County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of Captain
PINEHURST, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dooly County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. According to a post on the Dooly County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, Captain David Musselwhite has died. The post went on to say that Musselwhite “succumbed to his injuries from a prior incident.” The Facebook post went on to say, “Thank you…
Drug bust in Jones County leads investigators to Atlanta
103 people have recently been arrested in Jones County for drug-related charges, and the sheriff’s office credits this accomplishment to a sting called “Operation Lone Ranger.”
United Way of Central Georgia opens Merrie’s Closet to provide clothes to students
After hearing that many students in Bibb County were missing class for not having the correct clothing, Mike and Nancy Kaplan decided to do something to address the problem.
Central High School releases balloons in memory of student
Tyler Hart was a senior, where many remember him with a smile on his face.
Passenger trains in Middle Georgia part of new American Jobs Plan
The plan includes massive infrastructure projects to fix highways, upgrade bridges, and create passenger trains that would run through Middle Georgia.
Two men wanted in Mitchell’s Automotive theft
The men are caught on surveillance removing three catalytic converters from Budget Rental vehicles on the property.
BCSO needs helping identifying, locating theft suspect
Investigators say a man used a U-Haul van to ram the front door and break into the business.
Firehouse Subs hosting hiring fair
The three-day event welcomes anyone interested in a career with the company to on-site interviews.
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…