PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The City of Perry is hosting the Open Air Health Fair Saturday at Heritage Oaks Park as a way to help people learn about all facets of health. Anya Turpin is the special events manager for Perry. She says this is the first time they’re hosting the Open Air Health Fair. People can expect health professionals that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A new clothing store is opening in Downtown Macon. Commander in Chic is located at 446 Cotton Avenue Suite 1. They previously occupied a store in Warner Robins. They moved because most of their customer base resides in Macon. The store offers a boutique-style found in Atlanta, catering to both men and women. Jamice Terry co-owns the…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp visited Gray to announce a partnership with Tri-County EMC to provide high-speed internet in rural areas. “If you were unable to work from home because of your slow internet, help is on the way,” Greg Mullis said, CEO of Tri-County Go. “If you had to drive your kids to a fire station or…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Couples are planning to tie the knot this wedding season, even during the pandemic. Walking down the aisle can be scary. But, not having a venue, dress, or flowers could be even more frightening. Especially after it’s all been paid for. This is the reality for many soon-to-be newlyweds during the pandemic. We spoke to Joyce…
The Arrive Alive Tour visited the Georgia College campus Wednesday to teach students about the impacts of impaired driving.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bars and clubs in downtown Macon must put up security cameras and have licensed security officers. Macon-Bibb commissioners approved the resolution to require all downtown bars and clubs to have high-resolution security cameras inside and outside their buildings. Each camera must have a 1080P resolution and produce a clear picture. Bibb County attorneys say businesses will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Sheriff David Davis made a presentation to the Macon-Bibb County Council Tuesday night about the progress since the Grandy Jury inspection last month. Davis says they are working to improve exposed wiring in a control station, ventilation issues, and mold issues. “That is one of our main priorities to get on that and make sure that…
Fort Valley Police officers arrested Curtis Randolph in connection to the shooting death of Kevin “Batman” Neal. FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley Police officers made a second arrest in connection to a February 25 deadly shooting on Rayfield Wright Street. According to Fort Valley Police Department Facebook post, officers arrested 18-year-old Curtis Randolph of Fort Valley. Officers charged…
Ingram-Pye Elementary School took its literacy bus to four area neighborhoods Wednesday.
A man is being charged with murder and child cruelty following the death of his girlfriend’s 1-year-old child last month.
Hillel organization on the Georgia College campus finally has a place to hold events for its students. MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Hillel organization has been on the college campus for 15 years, with no place to hold events. But now, the organization has opened a Hillel house. A Hillel house serves as a place for the Jewish community to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The small business association has announced a new set of PPP loans that it hopes will benefit a broader set of businesses. The new loans target minority and female-owned businesses, or businesses with very few employees. Solomon Sands, the owner of Global Sole in downtown Macon, calls applying for the PPP loans “irritating.” “It’s definitely been…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted Tuesday night to approve Mayor Lester Miller’s initiative to address mental health.
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — To celebrate National Literacy Month, the Ingram-Pye Elementary staff will take a literacy bus to four different neighborhoods in the area. Beginning at noon, they deliver books and treats to students, encouraging them to read. Ingram-Pye Elementary media specialist Ranekqua Mitchell says this will their support for the students — even through the pandemic. “We just want…
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT)— The City of Warner Robins will now have a city administrator. City officials created the position around three years ago. They opened the position several months ago. David Corbin will serve in the role. He worked as a consultant for the city for several years. Mayor Randy Toms on David Corbin Mayor Randy Toms says Corbin will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia State Senate passed SB 67 last week. It requires voters to enter a driver’s license number or a personal identification number when requesting an absentee ballot. If the voter doesn’t have one of those, they must provide either: a photocopy of a Military ID a passport or some other form of identification The bill also…
The Cherry Blossom Festival returns in 2021 after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Overall crime in Macon-Bibb was down in 2020 despite a record-breaking year of homicides.
With the pandemic continuing to impact communities all over, both parents and children are online more than ever.
UPDATED: 10:00 a.m. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An uncle and niece are dead after being ejected from a car early Monday morning. Authorities say that 24-year-old Alexsia Taylor and her uncle, 39-year-old Ricardo Danielly were on their way to a hospital to check on Taylor’s sister who had been shot. Bibb County Sheriff Deputies say Taylor was driving along Wimbish…
“We’re starting to get vaccines on base you know to the tune of about a few hundred a week.”
“Tip Toe on cherry is a pole dance studio that provides a safe and body positive environment.”
There’s also early voting for the Houston County ESPLOST continuation.
The plan is a continuation of what needs to be done in the county, which includes input from residents.