Less than a dozen show up at Sparta COVID-19 testing site
Mercer Medicine hosted a COVID-19 testing site in Sparta Thursday.
BS Report: February 24th
The Braves are in spring training preparing for their first game on Sunday. Bill Shanks gives us an update on their progress and their status heading into the season.
Laurens County School District plans outdoor prom for students
The district will require students get their temperature checked, and socially distance the best they can.
Bibb Sheriff’s Patrol deputy saves choking infant
Sgt. Washington used life saving measures by turning the baby over and giving several palm blows to the infant’s back.
Man arrested, found asleep at the wheel with car running
Jones Jr. told the deputy he was tired and pulled over to sleep.
Federal government offers relief to small businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Federal Relief Programs like the Paycheck Protection Program, are now available because of the economic aid to hard-hit Small Businesses Act passed by Congress last December. Josh Rogers, president and CEO of Newtown Macon says they’ve been offering free coaching and weekly webinars since the federal relief programs began last year. “It’s great to come talk…
UPDATE: Warner Robins teen arrested after prank 911 call
A Warner Robins 15-year-old is in custody after police said the teen made a prank 911 call last week.
UPDATE: Man deputies say posed as teen to talk to underage girls identified
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man accused of posing as a teen to talk to underage girls as 44-year-old William Griggs of Metter.
Atrium Health Navicent, Macon Housing Authority partner to vaccinate more seniors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center is partnering with the Macon Housing Authority to vaccinate more seniors. The hospital and the agency will provide on-site COVID-19 vaccinations. The goal is to help senior residents who might not have access to transportation to get to a vaccination site. So far, the effort has helped to vaccinate 41…
Non-profit organization to hold diaper distribution for mothers in need
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A non-profit organization — Helping Mamas — is giving away diapers to mothers in need. Helping Mamas serves as a non-profit organization providing essential baby items and period products. The organization has been in service for around six years. Sherita Taylor — the operations manager for Helping Mamas — says after seeing a need for diapers in…
Monroe County finishes Phase I of Juliette Water Project
Phase I of the Juliette Water Project is complete. Phase II will start in the next couple of weeks.
Peach County Animal Control facility to move locations
They discussed moving the building from next to the existing home on the property, to across the street.
Dickey Farms: ‘Peach season looking great’
The farm has been working to prune the trees, remove excess wood and space out the limbs.
UPDATE: Second arrest made in connection to November 2020 Macon homicide
A second person is now in custody in connection to the November 28, 2020 homicide of Raiyawna Nibrea Moser-Powell of Byron.
Man arrested for weekend homicide in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man is behind bars for a weekend shooting that claimed the life of an Irwington teenager. According to a news release from the Warner Robins Police Department, 20-year-old Gregory Davis was arrested at home in Eatonton for the death of 19-year-old Deandre Pitts. Officers say they found Pitts with gunshots wounds at…
Man wanted in connection to shooting outside of a Macon bar in November
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff Investigators are searching for a man wanted in connection to a shooting outside of a bar in Macon in November. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 41 year old Jovan Booze is wanted for aggravated battery and aggravated assault in connection to the shooting outside Billy’s Club House on Forest Hill Road…
Formerly homeless woman opens transitional home for homeless women in Fort Valley
A formerly homeless woman opened a transitional home for homeless women and children in Fort Valley.
Neighbors push back against truck stop on Sardis Church Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– After several complaints from neighbors along Sardis Church Road, Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning is delaying their decision on a proposal for a new truck stop. Since Love’s Truck Stop on Sardis Church opened in 2017, Tom and Shelley Stahl say a number of issues started in their neighborhood. “We’ve seen a lot of non-residential foot traffic in…
Houston County early voting for ESPLOST begins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting to continue the ESPLOST in Houston County is underway today. The Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax will add a penny tax going towards the board of education. Voting locations and hours Board of Elections office Houston Health Pavilion Conference Center Central Georgia Technical College All locations operate from 8 a.m. to 5…
Get properties featured in next production filmed in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Want your property featured in the next production filmed in Macon? This maybe your chance. Macon’s Film Commission aims to bring more films to the city by providing more potential locations to film. Aaron Buzza with the Film Commission says Macon is recovering after filming was shut down due to the pandemic. Buzza says a lot of…
Mass vaccination site opens in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A mass vaccination site opened in Macon at 8 a.m. It serves as one of four throughout Georgia. These appointment-only sites do not allow walk-ins. Currently, Georgia is in phase 1A+ of vaccine distribution. Phase 1A+ service Healthcare workers People living and working in long-term care facilities Adults 65+ and their caregivers Law enforcement Fire personnel…
Governor Kemp tours mass vaccination site in Macon
“We have much more demand than we have supply at this moment.”
Macon-Bibb Mayor addresses mental health issues
“This program incorporates a holistic approach for reducing recidivism, resolving conflicts without violence.”
All black flight crew makes history
“We are out here. We can do this. You can do anything you set your mind to.”