Georgia College participates in ‘The Daffodil Project’
The daffodils are a symbol of the yellow star Jewish people were forced to wear during The Holocaust.
Westside, Rutland High schools get state-of-the-art auditorium
The Bibb County School District says it’s been a long time coming.
The Salvation Army Macon needs Kettle Bell volunteers
The Kettle Bell helps support their Angel Tree program and shelters.
Commissioners approve renaming of Macon City Auditorium
Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted 5-4 Tuesday to rename the Macon City Auditorium after former mayor C. Jack Ellis.
Two Macon-Bibb rec centers closed due to COVID-19 exposure
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two Macon-Bibb County recreation centers are closed after a staff member was exposed to a positive case of COVID-19. Macon-Bibb County shared the news on Facebook. According to the post, the Memorial Park Recreation Center and the Rosa Jackson Center are temporarily closed until further notice. The recreation centers reopened earlier this month. They first closed…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve anti-discrimination ordinance
Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted 5-4 Tuesday to approve a local anti-discrimination ordinance.
CGTC offering new sustainable farming certificate in 2021
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Central Georgia Technical College will have a new Sustainable Farming Certificate available for students starting January 2021. CGTC is working in collaboration with STAG Vets, Inc. in Baldwin County and Fort Valley State University (FVSU) to create the sustainable foods technical certificate program. The new program will be a 17-hour, short-term, specialized Technical Certificate of Credit …
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 9-13
Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between November 9 and November 13.
Volunteers still needed to test variety of COVID-19 vaccines
(AP) — Two COVID-19 vaccines might be nearing the finish line, but scientists say it’s critical that enough people volunteer to help finish studying other candidates. Moderna and competitor Pfizer recently announced preliminary results showing their vaccines appear to be strongly effective. More vaccine types will be needed to meet global demand. And different types may work better in different…
Perry businesses prepare for holiday shopping season
The event will feature sidewalk displays and unique holiday treasures.
Warner Robins employees recognized for working through pandemic
Commissioners approved hazard pay to its employee’s for working through the pandemic.
2020 Warner Robins Christmas Parade canceled
The 2020 Warner Robins Christmas Parade is canceled.
Deputies looking for man who robbed Macon CVS
Bibb County deputies are looking for a man who robbed a drugstore Monday night.
Two Bibb County schools to learn from home due to COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As more Bibb County School District students head back to class for in-person learning Monday, that’s not the case for two schools due to COVID-19. Students at Southwest High and the Elam Alexander campus at Southwest are learning from home after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. According to Chief of Staff Bibb County School…
Macon-Bibb Mayor elect, transition team develops action steps for better community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Mayor-elect Lester Miller and his transition team were at the Anderson Center developing action steps for a better community. “Public safety is certainly an issue,” Miller said. “You see beautification and blight a part of the theme that we had. And then we have the equity and inclusion piece.” These are the three main issues…
UPDATE: Bibb County Board of Elections finishes recount
UPDATE: According to Mike Kaplan with the Bibb County Board of Elections, officials are done recounting ballots. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Board of Elections officials say they are well ahead of schedule with their recount efforts. Monday afternoon, they started counting the last 17,000 ballots from Election Day. They counted 71,000 ballots on Friday morning. They worked…
Bibb deputies searching for man wanted on sexual battery charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for Samuel Spivey on charges of sexual battery. Spivey frequents the Montpelier and Pio Nono Avenue area. Suspect description Height: 5’09” Weight: 197 pounds Tattoos: Both arms, “Psalm 27” on left bicep Crimestoppers If you can help in any way to locate Spivey, please Bibb County Sheriff’s Office: (478) 751-7500….
Milledgeville woman dies in house fire, cause of fire under investigation
MILLEGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville woman is dead after her home caught fire Sunday morning. According to Baldwin County Fire Chief, Victor Young, 23 year old Brittany Spell was killed during a house fire at 594 Sparta Highway around 11 a.m. Chief Young said the fire started downstairs and made its way upstairs. The home was fully engulfed when…
Monroe County Middle School students learning virtually through Thanksgiving break
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County Middle School students will be learning from home through their Thanksgiving break because of a their exposure to COVID-19. According to a Monroe County School Facebook post, middle school students will begin virtual learning Monday, November 16th and they can return for in-person classes on Monday, November 30th. According to Superintendent, Dr. Mike Hickman,…
Warner Robins man dies during early Sunday morning crash in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man is dead after being involved in a crash in Macon early Sunday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 58 year old Todd Glessner was driving south on I-475 just before the Eisenhower Parkway exit around 1 a.m. A tire came off an RV, making Glessner’s car unusable and it stopped…
Springdale Elementary students display artwork on opening night
The artwork is on display for the next two weeks at Triangle Macon Arts and the Museum of Arts and Sciences.
Deputies investigate possible murder/suicide
Deputies arrived at an east Macon neighborhood around 10 Friday morning in response to a shooting.
Street sweeping trucks hit Macon-Bibb problem areas to clear debris
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Parks & Beautification Department crews are sweeping the streets, picking up leaves and debris to help prevent clogged drains. According to a Macon-Bibb news release, during the month of October four street sweeper trucks took part in cleaning major roadways and areas of concern submitted through the SeeClickFix application. The results of the focused…
Macon man celebrates 100th birthday
It’s a milestone only some people are lucky enough to see.