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…
The report says unique purchases of gift cards were 363% higher in September and October of 2020.
Shoppers were out and about Friday morning, getting the best deals Black Friday had to offer.
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
Both ordinances have created quite a bit of debate recently.
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, 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…
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…