Perry offering Special Needs Egg Hunt Saturday
The City of Perry is hosting an Easter egg hunt this weekend for special needs children.
Middle Georgia Regional Library offers new services
The Middle Georgia Regional Library system is now offering ‘Grab and Go Chromebooks’ and an open air computer lab to help patrons in the ongoing pandemic.
Sen. Ossoff visits Macon-Bibb Health Department, provides COVID relief plan update
Senator Jon Ossoff visited the Macon-Bibb Health Department Monday to provide an update on the American Rescue Plan’s potential impact on Georgia.
Local businesses thankful for more business with Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Local businesses are thankful for the increase in foot traffic resulting from the Cherry Blossom Festival. Mary Kathryn Stewart works as director of public relations for Z Beans. She says they’ve seen more customers in their downtown and Mercer Village shops this week. A welcome change after the cancellation of the 2020’s festival. “It’s really nice…
Broadway Does Divas offers socially distant entertainment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Grand Opera House ‘Broadway Does’ series returns with Broadway Does Divas. The show spotlights community singers and performers. You’ll hear from stars like Dolly Parton, Britney Spears, and Whitney Houston. The theater has been turned inside-out, using the industrial fire escape as a stage. As you seat picnic style in the parking lot, you can…
R.E.A.D Foundation hosting PPE driveby
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Personal protective equipment bags will be provided this weekend to low to moderate-income families in need. The READ Foundation partnered with three churches to provide these bags. Each gift bag contains items like: Masks Hand Sanitizer Disposable Masks Gloves T-shirt This helps stop the spread of COVID, keeping everyone safe. You will need to fill out…
Woman dies following early morning single car crash in Macon
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A woman is dead following a car crash in Macon early Friday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on Spring Street at the I-16 east bound off ramp at 3:45 a.m. Deputies say a Nissan Rouge, driven by 67-year-old Octavio Gomez-Moralez, was driving towards Spring Street after being on I-16 when the…
Fanboy Collectibles and Comics burglarized second time
A Middle Georgia comic book store is working to replace more than 1,500 stolen comic books.
Fire Department, Macon Bacon to provide second round of pink pancakes
The first pancake breakfast brought in over 500 people last weekend.
Road construction on I-75 in Monroe County will close lanes through July
The project will be from the I-475 junction to the Georgia 42 interchange in Forsyth.
Covid vaccine eligibility expanded to all Georgians over 16
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Covid vaccine eligibility is now expanded to everyone over 16-years-old in Georgia. Vaccination sites say they’re prepared for the increase in patients. It’s been a month since the mass vaccination site opened across the state. Kerry Futch serves as site commander for the Macon mass vaccination site. Futch says the first day of expanded eligibility is…
Crimestoppers offering extra $4k for info leading to homicide arrest
Macon Regional Crimestoppers is offering an additional $4,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or people who shot and killed a man last month.
UPDATE: Milledgeville Police identify body found in vehicle fire
UPDATE: According to a Facebook post by the Milledgeville Police Department, they have identified the body of the victim found inside of a burning car Monday. They say 42-year-old Merri Rebecca Jackson of Washington County, died due to a car crash. The department says the investigation is ongoing and they’re waiting on toxicology and autopsy results. If you any information…
How to avoid getting scammed with tax deadline extension
Check BBB reports on Certified Public Account’s and tax preparers.
COVID-19 vaccine providers prepare for eligibility expansion
Starting Thursday, anyone over 16-years-old will be eligible for the vaccine.
Phase II of Lake Tobosofkee upgrades begin
Voters approved $1.3 million for the renovations.
Hancock Commission denies quarry application request
Hancock County Commissioners voted Wednesday to deny a zoning permit application for a proposed gravel quarry.
MCSO: 3 charged in catalytic converter theft cases
Three men were arrested this month and charged in several catalytic converter theft cases that happened in multiple counties.
Man charged with murder following Tuesday shooting in Ivey
An Ivey man was arrested Wednesday following a shooting Tuesday that left a man dead.
75-year-old woman dies in Jones County house fire
A 75-year-old woman died in a house fire in south Jones County Wednesday.
Small pharmacies adjust to vaccine availability
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re having trouble getting a vaccine appointment, smaller pharmacies might be the place to go. Mike Frazier — owner and pharmacist at Your Corner Drugstore — says he’s been waiting months for shipments of Covid vaccines. Last week a shipment of Moderna vaccines finally arrived. Now he struggles to fill appointments. “We’re kind of sitting…
Two people dead, one taken to the hospital after a house fire in Lizella
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are dead and another has been taken to the hospital after a house fire in Lizella early Tuesday morning. According to Macon-Bibb County Coroner, Leon Jones, the fire happened at 2296 Sofkee Circle around 4:30 a.m. Jones says fire crews found two bodies inside the home. An animal also died in the fire. Another…
Georgia College awarded $650,000 S-STEM Grant from National Science Foundation
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Georgia College scholarship will provide students up to $8,000 per year, totaling $32,000 over four years. As the largest grant received by Georgia College, it helps 18 students in the next five years. The scholarship will offer experiences in undergraduate research, career counseling, internship placement, and academic counseling. “It’s a great recognition to Georgia College…
City of Perry kicks off ‘Workout in the Park’ series Saturday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The city of Perry kicks off its ‘Workout in the Park’ series this Saturday. Special Events Manager for the city of Perry, Anya Turpin, says if you’ve ever been too intimidated to try a workout class in a gym that this is the event for you. The event is an expansion of the 2019 series called ‘Yoga…