Video Archives - Page 552 of 673 - 41NBC News

Brightmark CEO excited to bring plastics recycling facility to home state

It will be the world's largest advanced plastics recycling and renewal facility.

June 9, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The world’s largest plastics recycling and renewal facility will soon be located right here in Macon. Brightmark is investing more than $680 million in a new plant that will be located at 2300 Walden Road in south Macon-Bibb. The facility is expected to divert 400,000 tons of plastic waste away from landfills each year. Brightmark’s CEO,…

Atrium Health Navicent offers tips on eyesight troubles during the pandemic

Atrium Health Navicent Psychologist Dr. Michael Johns says it's okay to have fun on a screen but you should limit screen time.

June 9, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The pandemic has forced people to stay at home and stay connected to a screen, which is causing vision problems for some people. Children have had to adjust to learning at home and relying on the computer. Dr. Michael Johns, a child psychologist, says screen time should be limited. “Between the ages of two and five,…

Macon-Bibb’s next community-wide cleanup is July 24

This is Macon-Bibb's second community-wide cleanup.

June 9, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller announced Wednesday the county will hold a second community-wide cleanup. It’s happening July 24. The first community wide cleanup happened April 10. About 1,500 people cleaned more than 109,000 pounds of trash that day. Mayor Miller hopes more people will take part during the second cleanup. “We’re looking forward to what the community…

BS Report: June 9th – Seriously, Watch the Hawks.

The Atlanta Hawks are tied 1-1 in the second round of the playoffs.

June 9, 2021

David Tufts,

It’s an exciting time to be a Hawks fan in Georgia, as they head to game 3 in their series against the 76ers. With a lot of talent on both ends of the court, it’s going to be a great series to watch, regardless of how it turns out. Bill Shanks wants to let you know why you should be…

Staying hot with a few showers Wednesday

June 8, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

After another rainy afternoon, we will be seeing a break from the widespread storms for at least a day. Partly cloudy skies will be allowing us to warm up into the 90’s by tomorrow afternoon with continued high humidity. As the low pressure center, that has helped to kick off our storms, moves to the north, our thunderstorm chances will…

MTA offering free fares to celebrate full capacity

MTA free fares will be on June 14 and 15.

June 8, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority is offering free fare days next week as a way to celebrate buses returning to full capacity Monday. You can ride the bus for free Monday and Tuesday, June 14 and 15. MTA never missed a day of service throughout the pandemic but did limit capacity to 15 passengers per bus. Now that…

UPDATE: Victim in Hancock County homicide case identified

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the homicide victim as 29-year-old Justin Yeng Xiong of Eatonton.

June 8, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

UPDATE (6/8 5 p.m.): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the homicide victim as 29-year-old Justin Yeng Xiong of Eatonton. UPDATE (6/6 12:30 p.m.) : A man wanted in connection to a body found in Hancock County is in police custody in Aiken, South Carolina. That’s according to a news release sent Sunday by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which…

2 wanted for stealing, using cards from vehicle at Idle Hour Country Club

Deputies say two women are wanted for the March 4 incident.

June 8, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two women are wanted for stealing and using bank and credit cards from a vehicle at Idle Hour Golf and Country Club. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release sent Tuesday said the cards were stolen on March 4. The victim began to receive alerts about unauthorized purchases around 3:30 that afternoon and then discovered several…

Deputies need help identifying person who stole $2,700 bicycle from SUV

It happened on Sunday, May 30, just after midnight.

June 8, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies need help identifying the person they say stole a bicycle out of an SUV at 2023 Woodland Drive. It happened just after midnight on Sunday, May 30. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the stolen bicycle is a specialized brand Dolce Comp Evo Bicycle valued at $2,700. It’s metallic black, red…

Bibb deputies looking for pair who stole $4,000+ worth of items from Lowe’s

Deputies say the suspects in the attached photos took the items out of a large hole in the property's rear fence.

June 8, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies need your help identifying two people who stole more than $4,000 worth of equipment, including a washing machine and power tools, from the Macon Tech Drive Lowe’s last month. It happened at around 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 27. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release said the items were stolen through a…

Man arrested in connection to 3 Macon entering auto cases

22-year-old Serisaac Lemarco Etheridge of Macon is being held on $10,100 bond.

June 8, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is arrested in connection to three recent entering auto cases. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release said deputies received information just before 2:30 a.m. Tuesday that a man wearing a brown jumpsuit was entering vehicles in the Vining Circle neighborhood. When deputies arrived on scene, they noticed a man matching that description….

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 1-4

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Tuesday, June 1 and Friday, June 4, 2021.

June 8, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Tuesday, June 1 and Friday, June 4, 2021. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All scores between 76 and 85 are shown in orange. All scores between 86-99 are shown in black. All scores of…

Storms return Tuesday

June 7, 2021

Cecilia Reeves,

The setup for tomorrow isn’t much different, so expect more in the way of high humidity from the Gulf, scattered showers and thunderstorms, and highs in the upper 80’s. By Wednesday and Thursday our storm chances will dip a bit (but not completely go away) to just a slight chance. Humidity will be in the humid to very humid range…

Ashley Plastics Renewal Facility Brightmark

‘World’s largest advanced plastics recycling and renewal facility’ coming to Macon

Global waste solutions provider Brightmark is looking to hire more than 100 people.

June 7, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Global waste solutions provider Brightmark announced Monday it will build the world’s largest advanced plastics recycling and renewal facility in Macon. The $680 million investment will recycle all plastic waste that has reached the end of its useful life, including items that cannot readily be recycled, like plastic film, flexible packing, styrofoam, plastic beverage cups, car…

MTA returning to full capacity next week, will celebrate with two ‘Free Fare Days’

MTA will provide two days of free fares for all riders.

June 7, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority will return to full capacity on its fixed route buses next week, and it’s celebrating by offering two “Free Fare Days.” A MTA news release sent Monday says MTA will provide free fares on Monday and Tuesday, June 14 and 15. There was previously a limit of 15 passengers per fixed route…

Jeffersonville’s first animal rescue now open

The rescue is a much needed resource in Twiggs County.

June 7, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jeffersonville is now home to its first animal rescue. Crystal Vargas is the owner of Island Breeze Animal Rescue in Jeffersonville. She started the rescue in March after rescuing an injured dog in the downtown area. Now the rescue has a store front on Railroad Street across from city hall. She says initially the had to…

Bibb County School District holds summer program to tackle learning loss

The Bibb County School District is tackling the problem of pandemic learning loss with its summer program.

June 7, 2021

Lizbeth Gutierrez,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is tackling the problem of pandemic learning loss with its summer program. This year’s theme is STEAM Olympics. “We are also offering opportunities for them to explore technology, engineering, the fine arts such as dance and arts visual arts, and so we really want them to have a fun time,” Teaching…

BCSO needs help finding missing Macon man

39-year-old Christopher Guscott walked away from his home on June 3.

June 7, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a missing man. A BCSO news release sent Monday afternoon said 39-year-old Christopher Guscott walked away from his home in the 3900 block of Mickey Street on June 3. Guscott suffers from medical issues he may need treatment for, according to the release. He’s about 5’6″ and…

Atrium Health Navicent updates visitation policy as COVID-19 cases decline

The changes are effective Tuesday, June 8.

June 7, 2021

Tucker Sargent,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is updating its visitation policy again as new COVID-19 cases continue to decline. n AHN news release sent Monday, June 7, says the following changes are effective Tuesday, June 8. Only visitors described below will be permitted into Atrium Health Navicent Facilities. Visitors include those who are visiting/accompanying the following patients: Visitation hours…

‘We are rising from the ashes’: Owners give updates on Tic Toc Room

After a devastating fire in April, the Tic Toc room is working to reopen.

June 7, 2021

Peyton Lewis,

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tic Toc Room has been closed after sustaining water damage in April, but the owners are planning to reopen. “We haven’t given up and we are going full strong head force into this,” owner Michael Galloway said. “We want to make sure that we can provide for the community and we can go back to…

Rant and Rave: June 4th – It’s Quiet in Here

The Hawks head to the second round, while the Braves head back to the drawing board.

June 4, 2021

David Tufts,

After a spectacular run against the Knicks, the Hawks are ready to take on Embiid and the 76’ers in the second round NBA playoffs. Will it go the way Atlanta sports fans are fearing? Also, with the Braves lineup struggling to meet expectations, how will the team get back on their feet, especially without one of their key hitters? Bill…

South Central Health District working to provide more access to COVID vaccine

Community groups are also helping with vaccination efforts within housing projects, restaurants, community events and jails.

June 4, 2021

Shelby Coates,

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Public health leaders in Middle Georgia are working to get more people vaccinated. The South Central Health District says it is transitioning from mass COVID-19 vaccination sites to meeting people where they are to offer the vaccine. Melissa Brantley with the South Central Health District says local health departments are providing the vaccine daily. Community groups…

Body found, arrest made in Tina Prince case in Washington County

Sheriff Joel Cochran says search crews located a body believed to be Prince along Pleasant Grove Road,

June 4, 2021

Shelby Coates,

During a Friday evening news conference, Sheriff Joel Cochran says search crews located the body along Pleasant Grove Road, a rural road outside of Sandersville in Washington County. GBI Crime Scene Specialists and Sheriff’s Office Investigators continue to process the scene. Cochran also announced the arrest of 31-year-old Aaron Matthew Adams in connection to the case. He is charged with…

Bike Walk Macon hoping for “Complete Streets”

The Macon-Bibb County Commission will vote on the ordinance Tuesday.

June 4, 2021

Ariel Schiller,

The executive director of Bike Walk Macon, Rachel Umana, presented the policy to commissioners last week. A Complete Streets policy would direct transportation planners and engineers to design street plans with all users in mind—that means not just car drivers, but pedestrians, bicyclists, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. “We’ll look at our streets and not only say that…

It will be the world's largest advanced plastics recycling and renewal facility.

Atrium Health Navicent Psychologist Dr. Michael Johns says it's okay to have fun on a screen but you should limit screen time.

This is Macon-Bibb's second community-wide cleanup.

The Atlanta Hawks are tied 1-1 in the second round of the playoffs.

MTA free fares will be on June 14 and 15.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the homicide victim as 29-year-old Justin Yeng Xiong of Eatonton.

Deputies say two women are wanted for the March 4 incident.

It happened on Sunday, May 30, just after midnight.

Deputies say the suspects in the attached photos took the items out of a large hole in the property's rear fence.

22-year-old Serisaac Lemarco Etheridge of Macon is being held on $10,100 bond.

Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Tuesday, June 1 and Friday, June 4, 2021.

Global waste solutions provider Brightmark is looking to hire more than 100 people.

MTA will provide two days of free fares for all riders.

The rescue is a much needed resource in Twiggs County.

The Bibb County School District is tackling the problem of pandemic learning loss with its summer program.

39-year-old Christopher Guscott walked away from his home on June 3.

The changes are effective Tuesday, June 8.

After a devastating fire in April, the Tic Toc room is working to reopen.

The Hawks head to the second round, while the Braves head back to the drawing board.

Community groups are also helping with vaccination efforts within housing projects, restaurants, community events and jails.

Sheriff Joel Cochran says search crews located a body believed to be Prince along Pleasant Grove Road,

The Macon-Bibb County Commission will vote on the ordinance Tuesday.

What's On TV Now

Local Events