MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Election Day nears, many people say the political season stresses them out. According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 56 percent of adults in the US deem the 2020 presidential election a significant stressor. Patty Gibbs — executive director for the Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia — says political commercials, text messages,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need the Public’s help in locating a missing Warner Robins woman. According to deputies, 24-year-old Iyanna Harper reportedly went missing on Wednesday. Harper’s mother says someone dropped Iyanna off at a home in the 2300 block of Houston Avenue on Monday. Also, deputies say Harper has possible medical issues that require attention….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After three attempts, the Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission approves a new restaurant on Zebulon Road. Commissioners approved plans for bringing a Sonny’s BBQ near the Lofts at Zebulon development across from Sonny Carter Elementary School. The newly, approved proposal includes a few changes compared to the original plan. According to the approved application, the restaurant…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A candidate in the crowded race for US Senate made a stop in Fort Valley Wednesday. Reverend Doctor Raphael Warnock made an appearance at a drive-in meet and greet at Fort Valley State University. Fort Valley Mayor Barbara Williams says this is the first candidate running for the US Senate to visit the city in…
Dr. Jill Biden makes an appearance at Tubman Museum is Macon to campaign for her husband and Presidential candidate Joe Biden. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -– Former second lady Dr. Jill Biden made a stop in Macon Monday to drum up support for her husband, Joe Biden. The campaign event — with “Georgia Women for Biden” — took place in front…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – MTA is giving free rides to the polls on election day. Public Information Officer Jami Gaudet says with so many important items on the ballot, MTA wanted to support democracy. So on November 3rd, riders can save their fare money. Gaudet says the free rides are MTA’s way to help the community exercise their right to…
No makeup date has been set as of right now.
Raffensperger asks voters to wear a mask when voting.
The winner will be named in December.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon law firm makes a donation to a youth organization in need of bikes. U Create Macon received a $5,000 check from the Powers Law Group and Powers Family Foundation. U Create Macon says it houses the only youth chapter of the Major Taylor Chapter in the world. The team has taken rides in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District will host a virtual Community Youth Violence Prevention Forum for its middle and high school boys Wednesday. Forum coordinator Sundra Woodford says the event allows male students to share their feelings about the impact of youth violence. Woodford says organizers will collect student feedback to help advocate for resources and funding…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is one of three Georgia school districts to receive a grant for mental health resources. The Project AWARE Grant totals nearly $1.8 million, spread out over a five-year period. Assistant Superintendent of Student Affairs Jamie Cassady says the district will receive nearly $360,000 each year. The money helps provide mental health…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Burger Week starts Monday and 20 downtown restaurants are gearing up. Georgia Beef Board representative, Taylor Evans says, Burger Week always brings cheer to downtown Macon. “It’s really a great way to interact with the community and get them involved and kind of just bring some joy to this time of year,” Evans said. Evans…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -– A US district judge sentenced a Macon woman to 51 months in federal prison for embezzling nearly $1.4 million from a computer services company in Warner Robins. This is according to a news release from the office of Charlie Peeler, the US Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. News releases that 52-year-old Shelia Bowden forged…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being hit a car while riding on a four wheeler in Monroe County Tuesday morning. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on Highway 87 near Lassiter Road at 7:30 a.m. Anna Lewis, with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, says the man on the four wheeler was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Halloween happens Saturday and may look different this year with COVID-19. Therefore, many families are opting out of traditional trick-or-treating. “Nobody is going up to anybody’s door and nobody is going to be taking anything out of anybody’s house,” said William Morris, owner of Project Road Warrior. “I think what’s obviously going to be different are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Democratic Nominee for President, former Vice President Joe Biden, and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, will making stops in Georgia this week. According to the Biden-Harris campaign, Dr. Biden will be in Macon and Savannah on Monday. Dr. Biden will be attending a Georgia Women for Biden early voting event at the Tubman Museum in Macon…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Forsyth man is dead after crashing his car early Sunday morning. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Jeston Evans was traveling on Highway 42 near Weldon Road just after midnight. Evans failed to negotiate a curve and went off the road. He hit a wooden fence and one of the posts went through…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is dead after being hit by a car Sunday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the 64 year old man was hit on Pio Nono Avenue near Glendale Avenue just after 9 p.m. Deputies say the man walked into traffic and was struck by Honda Civic. He was pronounced dead at…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Republican Party has formally nominated President Donald Trump for another term. Monday’s state-by-state voting was one of the first acts of a GOP convention that has been dramatically scaled down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Trump has sought to minimize the toll of the pandemic, but its impact was evident as proceedings began…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County Hospital, Navicent Health Partner completed its renovation project. The project started in February 2019 and included the renovation of 37,000 square feet of the existing hospital space that includes: Modern upgrades to the emergency room to improve patient flow and access to staff Renovated nursing stations to provide easier access to patients and patient…
Graduation for Bibb County seniors looked very different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It is Georgia Future Educators Signing Day, and the Houston County Career Academy (HCCA) is participating by honoring graduating seniors in the Teaching as a Profession (TAAP) program. Similar to athletic signing events, students are recognized for their commitment to a college to pursue a degree in the field of education. Due to the COVID-19…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It is Georgia Future Educators Signing Day, and the Houston County Career Academy (HCCA) is participating by honoring graduating seniors in the Teaching as a Profession (TAAP) program. Similar to athletic signing events, students are recognized for their commitment to a college to pursue a degree in the field of education. Due to the COVID-19…