Compass Cares commemorates World AIDS Day in Tattnall Square Park
The group hopes it will bring awareness and recognition to the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Phase III of Freedom Park to be completed Summer 2021
Phase three will have a new playground, a dock for fishing, and two new basketball courts.
District Attorney David Cooke responds to recent violence, highlights local resources for help
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney David Cooke is sharing his thoughts on the county’s record number of homicides. In an emailed statement, Cooke says he shares the community’s concerns. He goes on to say the recently reported violent acts are “occurring at a time of unprecedented stress”. Especially on the community’s “most vulnerable members and those…
Macon unemployment rate declines for October
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Labor released a report stating that the Macon unemployment rate dropped in October. According to Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler the unemployment rate dropped 1.6 percentage points that month. This makes the Macon unemployment rate 5 percent. Butler says Macon is still not where it was last year. Last year the rate…
‘Georgia Gives Day’ falls on ‘Giving Tuesday’
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It might be Giving Tuesday but it’s also Georgia Gives Day. The day helps raise awareness for local non-profits and gives Georgians the opportunity to connect with those charities in their communities. Giving Tuesday raises money globally, and highlights activism. How To Donate for Georgia Gives Day: Go to GAGives.Org and click the donate button. Then search for…
Gov. Kemp extends public health emergency, renews COVID-19 restrictions
The first extends Georgia’s Public Health State of Emergency until January 8.
Peach County child killed in Thanksgiving accident involving mother’s vehicle
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks says a mother accidentally ran over her child Thanksgiving morning. Rooks says the 16-month-old boy later died around 11:30 Thursday morning at the Medical Center of Peach County. According to Rooks, the mother was leaving her home on Red Oak Road when the child ran up to the vehicle. The…
NCHD moving to self-administered nasal swab collection at COVID testing sites
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The North Central Health District is changing the hours and procedures at all its COVID-19 testing sites starting Monday, December 7th. According to a NCHD news release, all 13 sites will move from using nasopharyngeal collection by nurses. Instead the sites will use self-administered nasal swab collection. Staff will provide instructions on how to use the…
Bibb deputies arrest suspect in connection with jewelry robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man in connection with an armed robbery investigation. Deputies identified the man as 40-year-old Zachary Sikes. Authorities arrested Sikes on an unrelated incident. Deputies arrested Sikes for a Criminal Trespass incident on November 27 that happened in the 2400 block of Kingsley Drive. Authorities say Sikes reportedly trespassed on…
Meals on Wheels sees increase in clients in 2020
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Meals on Wheels Middle Georgia saw a 60 percent increase in the number of clients they serve this year. They also had to adjust how they deliver meals to make sure they are keeping their clients safe. That means the delivery drivers don’t get to go inside their clients’ homes. Javonna Latimore, acting director of Meals on…
Houston County Health Department to provide free HIV testing
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — December 1 marks the 32nd anniversary of World AIDS Day. To recognize the national observance, health officials from the North Central Health District are offering free HIV testing in Houston county. The Houston County Health Department will provide free HIV testing Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the health department parking lot at…
Bibb County Sheriff suspends alcohol sales at Thirsty Turtle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff David Davis supended all alcohol sales at The Thirsty Turtle Friday night. Sheriff Davis says the suspension is due to the drive-by shooting that left one woman dead and seven others injured. The suspension could last up to 90 days. Below is the letter sent to the 41NBC Newsroom by Sheriff Davis about…
Gift card spending increases in 2020
The report says unique purchases of gift cards were 363% higher in September and October of 2020.
BCSO shares tips on staying safe while holiday shopping
Shoppers were out and about Friday morning, getting the best deals Black Friday had to offer.
Macon bustles with people, lights, live music for Christmas Light Extravaganza
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Downtown Macon is preparing for the bustling with people, bright lights and live music. Friday night’s Main Street Christmas Light Extravaganza will include a concert performed by Macon Pops. Bryan Nichols created the Main Street Christmas Light Extravaganza. He says all guests are required to wear masks and must enter and exit the concert in the designated…
Perry encourages residents to shop local for small business Saturday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Local shops and small business owners are banking on your dollars during small business Saturday. Downtown Perry retailers on Carroll street encourages people to shop local. The retailers are offering special holiday promotions and giveaways until December. Co-owners of MeMe Boutique & Gifts call downtown Perry “a special place to work, visit, and shop.” “We are…
UPDATE: Seven injured, one dead after drive-by shooting outside Macon nightclub
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- One woman is dead and seven others are injured following a drive-by shooting and two stabbings. The incident happened outside Thirsty Turtle nightclub just before 3:00 in the morning, hours after the Thanksgiving holiday. Deputies say someone drove along Cherry Street and began firing at people standing outside of the nightclub after a fight occurred inside. 22-year-old…
Deputies investigating armed robbery at Dollar General on Jeffersonville Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office are looking for the man who used a gun to rob a Dollar General in Macon. According to deputies, a man wearing a hooded sweatshirt, hat and blue face covering, entered the store at 4471 Jeffersonville Road around 8:00 Friday morning. Deputies say he pulled out a gun and…
Rescue Mission gives meals, blankets to those in need on Thanksgiving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia handed out meals, coats, blankets, and hygiene packs to people in need on Thanksgiving. The event took place at Carolyn Clayton Park. They handed out hundreds of meals to people who live in the park or the surrounding areas. People also had the option to drive through and pick up their…
5K’s turning toward virtual options during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you’re looking for a 5K to run during the holiday season, your options might be more flexible because of restrictions set by the pandemic. Many 5K’s are making the switch to virtual events, including the Reindeer Run. It’s held on a Saturday in December, but this year you have from December 4 to December 6 to…
Macon law firm, S&S Cafeteria host drive-thru Thanksgiving meal distribution
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon law firm, Forrest B. Johnson & Associates and staff from S & S cafe joined hearts to give back this Thanksgiving. The group gave out 500 meals within two-hours to those in need. A merry go round of cars filled the Bloomfield Village Drive parking lot. Each person received a Thanksgiving meal. The law firm set…
Macon-Bibb Mayor vetoes discrimination, renaming ordinance
Both ordinances have created quite a bit of debate recently.
Dublin VA feeds veterans ahead of Thanksgiving
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center held a two-hour drive-thru to feed local veterans for Thanksgiving. “This year with COVID-19 really kicking in and everything. We have a lot of veterans and their families are needy, and they need food,” said Gus Allbritton, a volunteer at the medical center. Two local churches donated 100 boxes to…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department offers safety tips on frying turkey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re planning on frying your turkey this Thanksgiving, Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to make sure you’re doing it safely. The department did a frying demonstration Wednesday morning. Turkey frying safety tips Keep fryer outside, at least 10 feet away from a building or structure and trees Do not keep fryer below powerlines If using…