Perry shooting leaves 1 woman injured, suspect in custody

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry Police officers are investigating a Washington Street parking lot shooting that left one woman injured Thursday. Authorities say the incident happened around 1:10 in the afternoon. Officers identified the shooting victim as Shantoria M. Taylor, of Perry. They also identified the suspect as 53-year-old Darryl Smith, of Warner Robins. Officers say Smith shot Taylor in…

Macon-Bibb Coroner reports Pansy Avenue shooting death as second homicide of 2021

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones reports he is on the scene of Macon-Bibb County’s second homicide of 2021. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 100 block of Pansy Avenue just before 6:00 Tuesday night. Jones reports 28-year-old Ledarius Clark died of “multiple gunshot wounds.” The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the circumstances surrounding the…

Nursing homes, assisted living facilities adapt to pandemic

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The elderly population is among the most vulnerable groups when it comes to contracting Covid-19. Nursing homes and Assisted Living Facilities limited access to visitors early on during the pandemic. As time has gone on facilities like Carlyle Place found ways to adapt to CDC Guidelines. Tara Johnson — the dementia programs and social services manager for…

Reverend Raphael Warnock visits Macon, encourages residents to vote

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Rain or shine, Bibb County residents gathered Friday afternoon in support of Democratic U.S. Senate Raphael Warnock in these final days of the runoff election. As January 5 draws near, Warnock reassured voters at Unionville Missionary Baptist Church that of his campaign promises.  Warnock positions The Savannah native says when elected, he will: Strengthen the Affordable…

Emancipation Proclamation rally encourages people to vote

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Saint Paul AME Church and the Evangelical Ministerial Alliance partnered to host the Emancipation Proclamation Rally. Pastor Kevin Moore says the rally highlights the need for everyone to vote in the runoff election. “The rain isn’t going to stop us January 1 and it’s not going to stop us on January 5,” says Pastor Moore. Attendees…

‘The baby’s face it put me at ease’: Navicent delivers first baby of 2021

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Navicent Health physicians delivered their first baby of 2021. Terrance Howard III aka “T3”  was born at 5:08 a.m. to parents Chelsea Clyde and Terrance Howard Jr. Both parents are overwhelmed with joy as they welcomed their baby into the new year. “With everything going on, it’s kind of scary but seeing the baby’s face it…

Macon New Year’s celebrations ignore medical professional’s advice

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Even with multiple warnings about the strong possibility of holiday gatherings increasing the spread of COVID-19, some New Year’s celebrations were no different from past years. In downtown Macon, many people were out partying well past midnight. 41NBC witnessed people ignoring social distance guidelines and large groups of people not wearing masks. Several establishments on MLK…

Warner Robins church helps homeless battle cold

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Harvest Builders Worship Center in Warner Robins is feeling compelled to help after learning that two homeless men froze to death the day after Christmas in Macon. Pastor Levi Rozier says he and his congregation love people just like they love God. That’s why the group is collecting several blankets to give to those in…

Middle GA Regional Library gets clear face masks for deaf, hard of hearing

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Library is finding ways to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing customers. Samantha Wilcox — the head of reference for the library — saw the need for the masks when she realized her struggling to communicate with guests. Jennifer Lautzenheiser — director of the Middle Georgia Regional Library — says they ordered…

Middle Georgia Comic convention comes to Macon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Visit Macon along with Fanboy Collectibles & Comics partnered to bring the Middle Georgia Comic Convention to Macon. Convention organizers say they will host vendors from throughout the Southeast, providing a variety of products. Those products include toys, lounge flys, comics, collectibles, and other fandom items. Michael Huffman, the owner of Fanboy Collectibles & Comics, says…

Local libraries participate in national reading challenge

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Libraries are participating in the Winter Reading Challenge. This is the first year that Simon and Shuster’s Books Like US will sponsor the challenge. Three Bibb County libraries will participate: Washington Memorial, Shurling, and Bloomfield Libraries. The Washington Memorial Library has set a goal to read at least 10 hours in January. Marketing…