MACON, GEORGIA(41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia law enforcement officers will participate in an annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to keep drivers safe this holiday season. Sargent Evans with the Warner Robins Police Department gave tips on how to stay safe. He said, “First and foremost give yourself plenty of time, you know leave 30 minutes, 45 minutes to an…
They’ll hang out bags at their location on Vineville Avenue.
“There is too much at stake for Georgians to wait until January the fifth.”
Devin Fincher is wanted in connection with a burglary that happened on Skipperton Road December 14.
Second semester will begin on Wednesday, January 20.
The water main break caused low water pressure for some customers and loss of water for others.
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…
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….
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,…
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…
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 —…
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….
According to Miller, his blueprint for Macon-Bibb County is complete and will be put in place for the next four years.
They’re donating ten cents of every gallon and ten percent of all inside sales.
Mr. Fountain was the former Bibb county Engineer.
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…
The drive-thru allows for contactless pick up.
The new members say their top priority is the students.
The building will be almost 20,000 square feet and cost $3.5 million to build.
16 people were charged with bribery, money laundering, tax evasion, and illegal gambling.
Mayor Reichert hosted his final commission meeting Tuesday night.
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…
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…
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…