MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fire Chief Marvin Riggins is retiring after 41 years with the Macon-Bibb Fire department. He has served as fire chief since 2008. Chief Riggins says it’s time to change the chapter and that he’s truly grateful for the opportunities the department has afforded him. He originally planned to retire last year but decided 2020 was a…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– A woman arrested for pointing a gun at two children made her first court appearance Wednesday. On Sunday, two boys riding their bikes in Autumn Cove subdivision says they heard animal sounds coming from an empty lot in the neighborhood. The children decided to take a closer look. As they moved toward the wooded area, 52-year-old…
Unlike the audit that was completed by hand, the recount will be processed by machine.
Everyone that gets tested at the event will be entered into a drawing to receive a $100 gift card.
The last bus will depart the transit station at 5:25 p.m.
Two people are dead after a two-car accident on the Sardis Church Road extension near Walden Road Tuesday night.
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Peach County Sheriff’s Office rearrested a Byron woman after neighbors say she pulled out a gun on two children. On Sunday, November 22, Ethan Hollis and Kalleb Barnes were riding their bikes around Autumn Cove Subdivision. The boys say they heard animal sounds coming from an empty lot in the neighborhood. When they got closer to the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One Macon law firm is taking a break from the office to give back to families around for holidays. Forrest B. Johnson & Associates along with S&S Cafeteria plan to give away 500 meals on Thanksgiving Day. Each year the law firm distributes turkey and ham gift certificates for needy families. This year, the firm added…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Church of God gave away 3900 boxes of food to people in need Tuesday. The church hosted many food drives in the past. However, Pastor Jason McClendon deems it important for people to have food this Thanksgiving. They started the distribution early because traffic backed up onto Rocky Creek Road as people waiting for…
The Perdue Foundation donated a 26-foot refrigerated box truck to the food bank Tuesday morning to help with food deliveries and pickups. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is feeling thankful because of a donation made by the Perdue Foundation. The foundation donated a 26-foot refrigerated box truck to the food bank Tuesday morning. We spoke…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A fourth suspect in connection to the shooting of a 13-year-old girl is behind bars, and Bibb County deputies are still searching for a fifth suspect. Deputies say 17-year-old Antonio Jackson turned himself in on Saturday. He is charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit a Felony-Murder and Aggravated Assault. These charges stem from the September 24th…
The district wants to have at least 2 or 3 substitute teachers.
It’s expected to start Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Compton pointed a gun at the boys as she got out of her vehicle.
Floyd says it’s important that students stay home if they have symptoms.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One teenager is behind bars and Bibb County deputies are looking for another after they say the two attempted to rob a man at gunpoint Saturday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a man was inside of the Sprint Gas station at 3198 Mercer University Drive in Macon when he noticed the teens watching him…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies are trying to figure out who shot a man to death Sunday night. According the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, deputies found the man lying outside of his car at Riverbend Apartments at 3645 Mercer University Drive just after 7 p.m. Deputies said the man was taken to Medical Center, Navicent Health where…
It incident happened near the intersection of Pansy Avenue and Iris Street just after 8 p.m.
he CDC reports a 20% decrease in people going to the hospital for heart-related issues.
After a few cool days, temperatures got back to the 70’s today. This is just the beginning, as more days in the mid 70’s are on the way for Middle Georgia through the weekend. Saturday will be a beautiful day across the area, so get out and enjoy the day! It is possible we could start out Saturday with some…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry received over one million dollars from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to address housing issues. Two checks are displayed at Perry’s city planning and zoning building for over $1 million. DCA distributed the money through two state programs: Georgia Community Block Grant Community Home Investment Program Community development director Bryan Wood…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s been a busy election season for local election offices. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified the election results Friday following a recount that ended earlier in the week. The Macon-Bibb County Election Office is preparing for the runoff election in January. The Elections Supervisor, Jeanetta Watson, tells us they’re also preparing for the possibility of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Grand Opera House will host their second “Macon Masters” event Saturday night. This time the topic is health with Dr. Patrice Walker, the chief medical officer for Navicent Health. Dr. Walker took on the role in September 2019. She is the first African American and female in this role. Her talk “Humanity, Healthcare, and Hope:…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Panthers are looking to capture their first region title since 1959 Friday night at Herb St. John Stadium. The Panthers are playing in back-to-back region title games, but have come up short both times. They’re 5-4 overall, but are 5-0 in region play. They were bounced out of the first round of the playoffs…