Local cafe provides vegan bags for families in need
They’ll hang out bags at their location on Vineville Avenue.
State, city leaders encourage residents to vote early
“There is too much at stake for Georgians to wait until January the fifth.”
Macon man wanted for burglary in south Bibb County
Devin Fincher is wanted in connection with a burglary that happened on Skipperton Road December 14.
Bibb County Schools set deadline for virtual learning
Second semester will begin on Wednesday, January 20.
Boil water advisory issued for parts of Hawkinsville
The water main break caused low water pressure for some customers and loss of water for others.
Stay safe from COVID during holiday season, health experts say
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Covid cases are rising, and health experts worry that the cases will get worse as the holidays approach. “We want to make sure that everyone is thinking about safety so that we can get through this holiday period and continue fighting against COVID-19,” said Michael Hokanson with the North Central Health District. Don Avery — the CEO…
2 teens face murder charges in Macon apartment complex shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — On Tuesday, Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators arrested two teens in connection to the fatal shooting of Elijah Jones. Authorities identified suspects as: Micah Franklin, 15 Jaquandre Burden, 17 Investigators say that Jones reportedly wanted to sell a gun to people on Scotland Avenue Monday. Jones drove a Kia Sorento and Tyrin Riggins rode as the passenger….
Governor Kemp names new state forester, director
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Brian Kemp appointed Georgia forestry veteran Timothy M. Lowrimore to serve as state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. This is according to a news release from the governor’s office. Lowrimore was sworn in following a ceremony on Monday at the state capitol. He will assume his new duties on January 16, 2021,…
Fairview Park Hospital and Navicent Health receive Covid vaccine shipments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Hospital systems in Middle Georgia are getting shipments of COVID Vaccines. Navicent Health got theirs Monday after Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin got theirs last week. Don Avery, CEO of Fairview Park Hospital said they plan to vaccinate the whole staff with their shipment. “I believe having the vaccine, it’s an overused phrase but it’s a game…
Local library puts on Winter Solstice event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Today marks the first day of winter and the first time since 1623 that there will be a Winter Solstice. A Winter Solstice occurs when Saturn and Jupiter can be seen through a telescope. The Middle Georgia Regional Library partnered with astronomer and planetarium design consultant Philip Groce to put on the event. Samantha Wilcox —…
Meals on Wheels delivers Christmas joy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Meals on Wheels made their regular deliveries a little bit more special for the week of Christmas. Thanks to partnerships with Publix and Lowe’s, 20 senior citizens they serve received special Christmas dinners. Lowe’s also provided buckets filled with cleaning supplies for each of those seniors. Meals on Wheels is still accepting donations to help their clients….
Mayor-Elect Lester Miller announces County blueprint for 2021
According to Miller, his blueprint for Macon-Bibb County is complete and will be put in place for the next four years.
Oil Company donates portion of sales to those in need
They’re donating ten cents of every gallon and ten percent of all inside sales.
Macon-Bibb Engineering building renamed in honor of former employee
Mr. Fountain was the former Bibb county Engineer.
Unknown suspect shoots into Salvation Army store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An unknown suspect shot into the Salvation Army store on Mercer overnight Thursday, early Friday. The Salvation Army director of development Paul Sardoma says that someone shot into the window of the store. Bibb County sheriff’s investigators are looking into the incident. Sardoma says the Salvation Army will move forward with its Angel Tree distribution of…
Salvation Army holds Angel Tree distribution
The drive-thru allows for contactless pick up.
New Bibb County School District board members sworn in
The new members say their top priority is the students.
Houston County holds groundbreaking for new government building
The building will be almost 20,000 square feet and cost $3.5 million to build.
People named in racketeering case donated to Anita Howard’s campaign
16 people were charged with bribery, money laundering, tax evasion, and illegal gambling.
Macon-Bibb Commissioners say goodbye to Mayor Robert Reichert
Mayor Reichert hosted his final commission meeting Tuesday night.
Pediatricians provide safety tips when purchasing gifts
MACON, GEORGIA(41NBC/WMGT) — As the holidays approach, pediatricians at Medical Center Navicent Health want to provide safety tips when purchasing gifts for children. Health experts understand that during the holidays we want to give the most desirable gifts of the year. Pediatrician recommended shopping tips Look for age-appropriate labels Look for safety inspection labels Avoid toys that shoot, have parts…
Layaway Santa returns, despite pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Santa Claus is coming to town — Layaway Santa that is. Layaway Santa is a tradition that’s happened for several years in Middle Georgia. Chris Floore, one of the organizers, says he wasn’t sure it would happen this year. “People have lost jobs, they’ve had hours cut back for whatever reason but that same conversation turned…
BCSD Director of Before/After School Programs nationally recognized
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County School District’s Director of Before and After School Programs has been recognized as one of 18 ‘Afterschool Ambassadors’ in the nation. Dr. Janice Flowers will serve as Afterschool Ambassador for the Afterschool Alliance in 2020-2021. The Afterschool Alliance requires ambassadors to continue their work at local after-school programs while in the role for one…
2 Milledgeville teens die after colliding with tractor-trailer head-on
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Milledgeville teens died in a car crash that happened at around 10:30 p.m. Monday. This is according to the Georgia State Patrol. Authorities identified the teens as: Tyrese S. Wright, 17 Jonathan M. Jarrett, 18 According to a GSP news release, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office requested the help of state troopers to investigate the fatal…