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…
Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off with ribbon cutting ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Cherry Blossom Festival is back after the pandemic canceled it last year. Organizers say this is the one you don’t want to miss. Governor Brian Kemp was in town to help kick off the festival with an opening ceremony and ribbon cutting. He spoke during the ceremony about the hardship the pandemic caused over the last…
Macon Rocks rock climbing gym opens Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There’s a new gym in town but it’s not the kind of gym you’re thinking of. Macon Rocks is a rock climbing gym located in downtown Macon. They’ll have a soft opening Monday, March 22 at 10 a.m. They have options for day passes and monthly or yearly memberships. We spoke with the manager of Macon…
Perry students give $1000 to local animal shelter
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An elementary school project about business became much more than teachers ever bargained for. “We were trying to get stuff to maybe be able to play whiffle ball outside or maybe do kickball and then it blew up,” said Jessica Lebrun, a fifth-grade teacher. “Our $50 we thought we were going to get turned into $550…
Report shows less students enrolling in school
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Earlier this week, the Bibb County Board of Education held a special called meeting. Part of the presentation was over student enrollment. The data shown shows a steady decrease in the number of students being enrolled in the last 5-7 years. Superintendent Dr. Jones says a number of issues may cause this: more students homeschooled students…
Atrium Health Navicent opens two new public vaccination sites
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin and Atrium Health Navicent Peach will only be open on Fridays. PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Both locations will administer the vaccine by appointment only, beginning at 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The process to receive the dose after registering is as follows: You will receive the vaccination Then be monitored for about 15 mins for potential side effects….
All clear given at Fort Valley State following campus lockdown
Fort Valley State University was placed on lockdown for more than an hour Thursday following a report of someone with a gun on campus.
Laurens County family offering reward to locate missing woman
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Laurens County family is offering a reward to help find a missing 75-year-old woman. The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office is sharing a photo of missing Betty Jones. The Sheriff’s Office reports Jones was last seen on November 14th near South Poplar Springs Road and McClendon Road. The family is offering a $1,250 reward for information…