MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local church held a friendly competition that quickly grew into something bigger than they expected. A friendly competition between the church’s seniors and young people started after the church planted a garden in March. Just three months after planting the garden, the land is now overflowing with fruits and vegetables to harvest. Terrance Denson has…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’ve been having issues with overflowing trash, Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller says relief should be coming soon. Mayor Miller says he and Macon-Bibb Commissioners have heard from people from all across the county for several months about trash and recycling pickup issues. Advanced Disposal Services (ADS) is the current contractor. Mayor Miller says while he…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— There’s a blood shortage across the country and Macon is no different. The Red Cross collects blood nationally, but they say the blood shortage is unlike any other that they’ve seen. They think it’s due to the delays in care caused by the pandemic. In the last three months, they’ve distributed 75,000 blood products above normal. Dr….
FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Peach County Planning and Zoning presented a junk car ordinance to the board of commissioners last month. After receiving complaints about about the visibility of junk cars in neighborhoods. According to Rickey Blalock, Administrator of Planning and zoning, the ordinance includes keeping junk cars out of sight, they must be enclosed inside of a building or behind…
Sunshine and lower humidity was the name of the weather game today, but that will be changing through the rest of the week. A stationary boundary to our south will continue to hang around, keeping a chance for showers and thunderstorms through the next few days. We will also be seeing an increase in humidity as we head towards the…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The city of Perry wants to hear from residents on the 2022 Comprehensive Plan. That’s why it’s hosting several meetings for you to give your opinions. So far, Perry held meetings on economic development and housing. Thursday’s meeting is on future growth and land use. We spoke with the Community Planner for Perry, Holly Wharton, about why…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Summer is here and there are several summer camps and programs going on in Macon-Bibb. The Community Affairs Office created a youth registry to get kids out in the community. “We think it’s going to help to fight crime and let young people know that there is a wholesome activities,” said Dr. Henry Ficklin, Executive Director of the…
As the Hawks prepare for a much anticipated Easter Conference Finals, the question is, do they have the star power to bring down the Bucks? Bill Shanks breaks down the Hawks roster and how they match-up to the stars of the past. Categories: Sports
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— NewTown Macon created NewTown Loans with the $1 million commitment from the Sheridan Foundation. NewTown says it’s not only going to help give funding to local entrepreneurs but it’s going to give them the support they might not get from a regular bank. Dr. Anissa Jones and her husband Dion Aiken are the first recipients of NewTown…
The Georgia Historical Society is continuing to teach others about historical places in the state, with a new addition of a marker in Monroe County. The Civil Rights Trail historical marker is named after Jo Ann Gibson Robinson. She was born in the area, and was an important figure in the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. According to Eliyse Butler,…
Society Garden partnered with Satterfield’s Barbecue to serve food. First, they had to construct a prep kitchen where the food will be kept. As of now, the menu is limited to a few options. The goal though is to expand the food options in the near future. “They’ll bring it over here to serve it, so we’re really excited about…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– What used to be the Cherokee Pines golf course, will now be a community park for nearby residents. The park is called Pine Needle, and will be shared between Perry citizens and residents of Country Club Road. The city says they want Pine Needle Park to be a “Passive Park”, which means quieter attractions like walking trails…
Rain and storms moved through parts of Middle Georgia this afternoon, as a cold front slowly dropped south. This front has helped to bring cooler temps and some drier air to the area, with more on the way tomorrow. Through the day, sunshine will return with highs in the upper 80s and lower humidity. Rain will be holding off for…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Thousands of 911 calls are made each year, involving domestic violence cases in Macon. That’s according to Dee Simms, Executive Director of Crisis Line and Safe House of Central Georgia. The organization is working towards creating the first Family Justice Center in Macon in hopes of lowering the number of domestic violence cases. With the help of a…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Perry Police Department began the SafeCam Program to partner with residents who use security cameras around their homes. The department hopes the program will help with investigations. Chief Steven Lynn says they’ve had an informal version of the program for awhile. The department started the program to have an organized list of residents who have security…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The Tubman Museum partnered with Georgia Equality to help bring a new traveling exhibit to the museum. The exhibit commemorates the 40th anniversary of AIDS. It’s titled ‘African Americans Responding to AIDS.’ It features African American heroes who responded to the AIDS crisis from 1981-1991. Each image displayed features an audio clip of the moment of the movement….
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Morehouse College student from Byron got a chance to compete in the Capital One College Bowl. Tray Davis says he went to Los Angeles, California for a week and a half for filming. He says it was exciting to represent his hometown and called the experience surreal. “They told us beforehand just focus on the game,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 14 and Friday, June 18, 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…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One man is dead and two other people are injured in a morning crash in Laurens County. According to Georgia State Patrol (Post 20 Dublin), the two vehicle crash happened around 8:15 Monday morning on Central Drive in Dublin. The GSP investigation revealed a Mazda 5 was traveling east on Central Drive when it went into…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Eisenhower Business Improvement District is hoping to be re-established for six more years. Executive Director Jamie Arnold, says if they are re-established, they hope to focus on marketing and business recruitment. By forming the Business Improvement District, property owners pay a self imposed property tax that’s reinvested solely into the area. The EBID helped beautify exit…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Dean Baldwin Painting has been in business for over 55 years. It has expanded to different areas, and one of those is Middle Georgia. The company expanded its operations to the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. Dean Baldwin Painting works with several aviation sectors. Their main goal is to strip and paint aircrafts. “Macon brought us here because of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— All of North Central Health District’s 13 vaccine locations no longer need an appointment. Like many other places, the district is seeing a decline in demand for vaccines. Each location operates on a different vaccine schedule, so be sure to check the hours of you local district before you go. The North Central Health District hopes the…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County man is in jail, accused of child porn distribution. On June 17, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit, arrested 30 year-old Anthony Latrell Grier, and charged with six counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (distribution of child pornography). The GBI began an investigation into Grier’s online…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- One person is dead and another is injured after a house fire. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department responded to the call on Magnolia Drive around 1:30 Monday morning, where the front porch of the home was on fire. According to Interim Fire Chief Shane Edwards, people nearby alerted them there were people inside. A search and rescue began, where…