Things to keep in mind ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election
Election Day is Tuesday, January 5, and election officials want to make sure you have a plan.
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller proposing restriction of pawn and liquor licenses
Mayor Lester Miller is proposing an indefinite plan to ban liquor and pawn shop licenses.
BS Report: January 1st
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Severe weather flips mobile home in Monroe County
Severe weather ripped through Monroe County Friday, taking down trees, power lines, and even a mobile home.
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…
Black Voters Matter donates food, encourages voting
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Black Voters Matter organization held a first-ever drive-thru food giveaway to encourage voter turnout. Organizers distributed around 300 bags of food. They also encouraged those that have not voted to vote. Gregory Barnes, the local organization manager, said they aim to highlight the importance of voting. Volunteers and local food pantries provided most of the…
Perry apartments damaged in fire, leaves 2 injured
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crossroads Apartments in Perry are uninhabitable after a fire Wednesday morning. Perry fire officials responded to the call around 9 a.m. and say the fire started from a cooking incident. Perry Fire Chief Lee Parker says several rooms were damaged leaving two burn victims in hospital. He says the fire also others without a home. “We had…
Mayor Lester Miller, commissioners sworn-in
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Lester Miller is officially the mayor of Macon-Bibb county. He along with the nine commissioners took the oath of office in a ceremony Wednesday. Former Mayor Robert Reichert was part of the ceremony. He called up each commissioner and the new mayor to take their oath of office. Once Mayor Miller took his oath he addressed…
GBI autopsy shows suspect died from drowning, gunshot wounds
UPDATE: GBI Medical Examiner’s Office performed an autopsy on Marquavious Parks. GBI findings show Parks drowned and gunshot wounds contributed to his death. Parks was shot by a Georgia Department of Corrections officer on Dec. 28. Original story DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting that left one man dead and another…
COVID cases could spike after holiday season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The North Central Health District said it’s too early to tell if Christmas caused a spike in COVID cases. However, following Thanksgiving, cases throughout the state increased. Michael Hokinson with the district said, “If we continue the trend we saw after Thanksgiving we definitely may see a spike in the next fourteen days, so we’ll look…
December 29 named Macon Regional Crimestoppers Day in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb county held a ceremony celebrating 20 years of Crimestoppers Tuesday. After 20 years of serving the community, Macon Regional Crimestoppers board chairman Warren Selby says he’s thankful for the recognition. “Well, it means a lot,” Selby said. “As Crimestoppers celebrates its 20 years of working with the eight counties that we serve it’s nice to…
Clinicians encourage setting attainable New Year’s resolutions in 2021
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— New Year’s resolutions can be hard to keep. Hanna Cespedes — clinical mental health therapist with All Counseling Solutions — says it’s important to set S.M.A.R.T. goals. S.M.A.R.T goals Sustainable Measurable Attainable Relevant Timely Jasmine Riley — assistant club manager at Planet Fitness — says many times people set goals for themselves that are too aggressive. “Just…
Bibb deputies offer tips to stay safe after holidays
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The holiday season usually brings an increase in crime and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office wants to make sure you’re not a victim. BSO safety tips Lock your car at all times Keep items out of view from others Travel in pairs when you’re out shopping Stay alert Once you get your items home, make sure…
‘I’m very confident in this vaccine’: Dublin VA director reacts to vaccine
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Georgia nursing homes and senior living facilities last week. Tuesday, 41NBC Jatrissa Wooten spoke to the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center on how things are coming now that the vaccine has been administered. “We received our vaccine last week and we started immediately,” said David Whitmer, Director of…
Lyft passenger arrested with cocaine after traffic stop in Monroe County
During the search, deputies found one “brick” of cocaine and one pound of marijuana in Green’s possession.
North Central Health District Receives Moderna Vaccine
MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) — The North Central Health District received their first shipment of the Moderna Vaccine last Wednesday. Health officials started administering the vaccine Saturday. Healthcare workers exposed to patients with the virus received their injection first. According to the Health District, they want to administer to frontline workers because they are in need of the vaccine. Health officials…