2 animals killed in Monroe County house fire
The Red Cross is assisting the homeowner.
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office warns of new scam
The caller/letter then advises the victim they are the winners of 4.5 million dollars.
UPDATE: Man arrested for shooting death in Fort Valley
A Fort Valley man is dead after a shooting Thursday night.
Macon pastor, ‘Heal the Hood’ founder dies from COVID-19 complications
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Macon is remembering the life of its pastor, Rev. Bryant Raines. According to a church news release, 44-year-old Pastor Raines died on February 24th due to COVID-19 complications. Raines is being remembered as a visionary, public servant and leader of several outreach programs that provided resources to the Macon…
Emergency officials give infant CPR tips after deputy saves infants life
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Bibb County deputy is hailed a hero after saving a choking infant Wednesday morning. Officials offered tips on infant CPR procedures, in case of an emergency. “I looked at her skin, it was red or purplish,” said Bibb Sheriff’s Patrol Sgt. Reginald Washington. “Her tongue was sticking out, and her fingers were clenched. She absolutely…
Urban Air opens Saturday, February 27
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon’s latest adventure park and party place opens this weekend, eliminating the need to travel to Atlanta for family fun. The grand opening of Urban Air happens Saturday. Owners Steven and Kyanne Jackson say they want people to look forward to coming to Urban Air on the weekends. “It’s for the community so when we brought…
Jewish holiday of Purim begins Thursday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Thursday night marks the first night of the Jewish holiday of Purim. Purim commemorates the events that happened in the Book of Esther. Temple Beth Israel President Betty Taylor compares Purim to Mardi Gras, Passover, and Halloween — all rolled into one. Usually, Temple Beth Israel hosts a Purim carnival open to the public. However, this…
Macon-Bibb district attorney’s office disposes of 63 cases since January
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — District Attorney Anita Howard announced Thursday her office resolved 63 cases since January 15. Howard says she asked her leadership team to pull a list of people incarcerated at the Bibb County LEC on January 15. At that time, 794 people were list — some dating back to 2017. D.A. Howard says the pandemic “caused the…
Black-owned pharmacy encourages people to get vaccinated
Sisters Erica Pounds and Bridget Hogan, owners of Express RX Pharmacy, encourage customers to get vaccinated for extra protection against the COVID-19. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Macon pharmacy owners encourage people to consider taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Express RX Pharmacy owners — Erica Pounds and Bridget Hogan — say customers stopped picking up medicine, fearing contraction of COVID. The…
Bibb Sheriff’s deputies arrest 3 men after seizing drugs, stolen guns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three men at an apartment complex on Gray Highway Wednesday after seizing drugs and stolen guns. Deputies identify the men as: Brandon Pat’Shion Mitchell, 22 Dausha Verlyntae Mitchell, 26 Tadarrius DeShawn Antwan Berrian, 23 According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, the arrest happened after the search warrant at…
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.