MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Milledgeville Main Street is looking for Downtown Doers, which is a group of volunteers who actively improve downtown. Deana Thornton, Administrative Assistant for Milledgeville Main Street, says the Downtown Doers program idea came from needing extra help with projects around downtown. “We are trying to get back to normal, whatever that looks like. So, we want to…
Two City of Dublin workers were injured Thursday morning after a tree fell on their truck.
The Forsythia Festival is back this year for its annual celebration, although it won’t be held on its traditional date.
Due to the potential for severe weather on Thursday morning, Bibb County schools will have a virtual learning day.
One year ago, restaurant owner, Chrissy Lee was forced to close her doors.
The mass vaccination site opened at 8 a.m. at the Word of Life Church on Harris Street in Sandersville. SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Despite the rain, many people from all over the state went out to receive their vaccination. David Shanks — the Area 1 homeland security coordinator — says unregistered people have been arriving at the site. The site…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County School District held a virtual Teacher of the Year ceremony Wednesday. The ceremony included speeches from Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones, President of the Bibb County Board of Education Daryl Morton, and Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller. In his speech, Mayor Miller proclaimed March 17 as Bibb County Teachers of the Year Day. The full list…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Preparations are underway for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Although the weather is gray and gloomy, pink will soon cover Macon. The Cherry Blossom Festival serves as Macon’s signature Spring event. The festival was canceled last year due to the pandemic. Arah Adams — marketing and events manager for the Cherry Blossom Festival — says they are…
A Houston County Elementary School created a student-run business that resulted in a $1,000 donation to Friends of Perry Animal Shelter.
Houston County voters have chosen to extend the county’s Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or E-SPLOST, for five more years.
A man died Tuesday after shooting himself as part of a suicide pact with his sister.
Seven Macon bars were cited this past weekend for underage drinking.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Kemp is expanding the vaccine eligibility. Starting Monday people over the age of 55 and people with disabilities and certain medical conditions can get the vaccine. Medical conditions that are eligible for vaccination Asthma Cancer Cerebrovascular Disease Chronic Kidney Disease COPD Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes Hypertension Heart Conditions Immunocompromised state Liver Disease Neurologic Conditions Overweight and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jury trials were put on hold last year because of the pandemic. Now thanks to an order from the Georgia Supreme Court, local courts can start putting a dent in the backlog of more than 900 cases. District Attorney Anita Howard says they did preliminary planning in the event this ruling came down. She says jury…
People from all over the United States are filling up the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry this week for the 102nd Family Motor Coach Association International Convention & RV Expo.
The Baldwin County School District announced it plans to vaccinate interested employees this Friday at a drive-thru vaccination event.
If outdoor shopping interests you, you might need to head to Milledgeville soon.
House Bill 479 passed unanimously in the Georgia House of Representatives this week.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Transit Authorities is lending out its facility for the fifth time, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Middle Georgia residents drove through the terminal’s parking area to get tested for the virus Wednesday morning. Jamie Gaudet — the public information officer at MTA — says the transit authority will continue assisting as long…
Free COVID-19 testing will be available at the Terminal Station in downtown Macon Wednesday.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It’s been more than a year since the pandemic started and so much is still unknown about the Coronavirus. One thing that is certain though is pandemic restrictions aren’t going anywhere until further notice. Life changed seemingly overnight last March. Schools moved to online learning. Restaurants moved to strictly takeout. Even businesses found a way to…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon has partnered with local organizations and businesses to put on a shamrock-themed scavenger hunt this Saturday, March 13. The fundraiser supports the organization’s mission to create “a more bikeable and walkable Macon.” Participants can earn points by visiting different areas around Macon. The person with the most points will have the chance to win…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County OLOST tax passed unanimously in the Georgia House of Representatives Monday night. Representative Miriam Paris says it could help lower property taxes. It also funds pay increases with the Sheriff’s Office and continues the Warming Center. She says a bulk of the money from the sales tax would come from people shopping and…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After years of planning, Baldwin County started the process of building its new aquatic center. The center will be funded by the county’s special purpose local option sales tax. County manager Carlos Tobar says prior to planning, they visited many aquatic centers to get ideas of what their center should look like. County officials favored the…