MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Milledgeville teens died in a car crash that happened at around 10:30 p.m. Monday. This is according to the Georgia State Patrol. Authorities identified the teens as: Tyrese S. Wright, 17 Jonathan M. Jarrett, 18 According to a GSP news release, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office requested the help of state troopers to investigate the fatal…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a travel collision with injuries that happened on Eisenhower Parkway at the intersection of Key Street at 7:04 a.m. Tuesday. Deputies say a 36-year-old man reportedly drove an SUV traveling east on Eisenhower Parkway. A logging truck also traveling east stopped at the intersection. As the light turned green, the…
Supporters at Fox City Brewing Company showed up to hear from Loeffler and her plans.
Officials say everyone should vote no matter who they vote for.
The tree was planted in 1921, to honor the memory of soldiers who fought in WWI.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Public Health received its first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday. The Pfizer vaccine arrived in Coastal Georgia at two public health locations with ultracold freezers. The vaccine requires such freezers for storage and temperature control. Monday’s shipment included 5,850 doses of the vaccine. The Coastal Health District is preparing to administer…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon community activists gathered in Rosa Parks Square overnight to honor those killed this year. Organizers of the event called each homicide victim more than just a number. “Unfortunately it’s more than just 50 people being buried, but it’s 50 plus people who now have sons and daughters going to prison, and there’s hundreds more whose…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Newtown Macon and several downtown businesses partner to bring a Black-Owned Businesses Tour to residents. Emily Hopkins, the Director of Place at Newtown Macon says downtown has grown rapidly and become more diverse overtime. “I think we’ve had 6 or 7 new black-owned businesses open this year,” Hopkins stated. “They all opened in the middle of a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Anita Reynolds Howard took the oath of office for District Attorney Saturday morning at the Tubman Museum. Howard is the first black woman to hold the position in Macon-Bibb County. Howard says that her new role as Macon Judicial Circut District Attorney is an honor that she’s grateful for. The DA elect says that this gives…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three Middle Georgia health care systems are asking for your help in keeping COVID-19 cases from spiking. Medical experts say Georgia’s cases have increased to the highest numbers since the pandemic started. Navicent Health CEO Tom Oliver says there has been an increase in the number of COVID patients at Atrium Health Navicent. Oliver says the Medical…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Famous Irish dancer Michael Flatley is using his talents to put an end to homelessness worldwide. He partnered with Daybreak of Depaul for the campaign #FlatleysTapForTen. People who participate can post a ten-second video of themselves dancing with the hashtag to bring awareness to the homelessness problem around the world. He said if they can help…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Dublin will use a $2.6 million grant to help boost infrastructure and business at the Dublin-Laurens County South Industrial Park. The Economic Development Administration within the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded the grant to help expand sanitary sewer service to the park. “This project will increase Dublin’s capacity to attract and retain businesses,”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tattnall Square Academy partnered with Kids Yule Love to help collect toys for the kids in need of Middle Georgia. The academy held its 34th annual Christmas program. Many of the kids who attended have been part of the program since they entered the school. The program included performances from students of all grade levels. They…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Santa and Mrs. Claus stopped in Macon Friday to greet people with special needs. The Arc Macon turned its yearly Christmas party into a Santa drive-thru. Cars and vans drove through the organization’s parking lot. The vehicle stopped near the front of the building where The Arc Macon staff and Santa greeted them. Organizers handed out…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County has a new park for people to enjoy. Reverend Jacob Parker Memorial Park sits across from Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church on the corners of Elm and Telfair Streets. Named after Reverend Jacob Parker, the park honors the man who pastored Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church for nearly 50 years. Reverend Jacob Parker Memorial Park features…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 62-year-old woman and a 4-year-old child died in a Warner Robins house fire that happened at 11:39 p.m. Thursday. This comes from a news release by the City of Warner Robins. According to the news release, the Warner Robins Fire Department responded to the house fire on Bowden Drive. It says two adults and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crime typically increases during the holiday season, but the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it’s noticing a different trend. “It usually just accelerates during the holiday season, because everybody’s in a rush to get gifts for their families,” Captain George Meadows said. According to daily crime reports from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, holiday burglaries and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into an armed robbery that happened at Title Bucks on Pio Nono Avenue. Authorities say the incident happened at around 12:50 p.m. Thursday. Investigators say the two people entered the business posing as customers. Later, they demanded money from an employee at gunpoint. Deputies say the robbers received an…
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents arrested a Milan man in connection with the shooting death of John Corey Godsey in Telfair County. GBI agents made the arrest on December 3. Authorities identified the suspect as 27-year-old Westly Jacob Moore, of Vidalia. GBI agents arrested Moore in Albany. He faces charges for felony murder and aggravated assault….
According to Mayor Robert Reichert, the lack of funding resulted in a lack of maintenance for the system.
His supporters filled the parking lot in front of the Macon Coliseum, for a socially distanced rally.
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia State University is now preparing to offer its first Doctoral Degree program. Now a Level V Institute, the university will now offer a Doctor of Science Degree in Information Technology. MGA will house the program in its School of Computing. This will help prepare students to take on leadership roles and manage IT. “This program…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County grand jurors charged 16 defendants in a multi-jurisdiction racketeering case on charges including bribery, money laundering, tax evasion, and illegal gambling. District Attorney David Cooke announced the charges in a virtual news conference Wednesday. He said the charges are allegations and that each defendant is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law….
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a convenience store Tuesday afternoon.