FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Raphael Warnock visited seven locations throughout Georgia, talking to farmers and producers. The U.S. Senator addressed a number of issues and will take those concerns to Washington. Senator Warnock serves on the Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. “There is no more important part of our economic viability as a state than the agriculture sector,”…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The pandemic forced many things to cancel over the last year. One of those things — in-person graduation ceremonies. The Bibb County School District was forced to hold a virtual graduation ceremony in 2020. But now they want to celebrate their seniors, by holding an in-person graduation ceremony. All ceremonies will take place at the Macon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Religious dwellings adapted to pandemic guidelines overnight, with many switching to online services. That was the case for Temple Beth Israel. A year into the pandemic, they still plan to host services through Zoom. It was no different when Passover started last weekend. Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar says they plan to host an in-person, socially distant Yizkor…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia General Assembly passes Senate Bill 236, now on its way to Governor Kemp’s desk for signing. Lawmakers passed the bill to allow restaurants to offer cocktails to-go with food orders. Originally introduced by the Georgia Restaurant Association, the helps restaurants recover lost sales due to the pandemic. The Senate Bill also helps provide new income streams…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Senate Bill 202 has been signed into law, making changes to elections moving forward. The 95-page bill included details about election issues the state has experienced in the last few years and makes nine big changes to the election process. After signing the bill into law, Governor Brian Kemp said it will help protect the…
Former Macon-Bibb Commissioner and longtime Bibb County deputy Scotty Shepherd has died.
A Macon man is in custody following the reopening of a cold case into a man’s murder in 2004.
The City of Perry is hosting an Easter egg hunt this weekend for special needs children.
The Middle Georgia Regional Library system is now offering ‘Grab and Go Chromebooks’ and an open air computer lab to help patrons in the ongoing pandemic.
Senator Jon Ossoff visited the Macon-Bibb Health Department Monday to provide an update on the American Rescue Plan’s potential impact on Georgia.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Local businesses are thankful for the increase in foot traffic resulting from the Cherry Blossom Festival. Mary Kathryn Stewart works as director of public relations for Z Beans. She says they’ve seen more customers in their downtown and Mercer Village shops this week. A welcome change after the cancellation of the 2020’s festival. “It’s really nice…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Grand Opera House ‘Broadway Does’ series returns with Broadway Does Divas. The show spotlights community singers and performers. You’ll hear from stars like Dolly Parton, Britney Spears, and Whitney Houston. The theater has been turned inside-out, using the industrial fire escape as a stage. As you seat picnic style in the parking lot, you can…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Personal protective equipment bags will be provided this weekend to low to moderate-income families in need. The READ Foundation partnered with three churches to provide these bags. Each gift bag contains items like: Masks Hand Sanitizer Disposable Masks Gloves T-shirt This helps stop the spread of COVID, keeping everyone safe. You will need to fill out…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A woman is dead following a car crash in Macon early Friday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened on Spring Street at the I-16 east bound off ramp at 3:45 a.m. Deputies say a Nissan Rouge, driven by 67-year-old Octavio Gomez-Moralez, was driving towards Spring Street after being on I-16 when the…
A Middle Georgia comic book store is working to replace more than 1,500 stolen comic books.
The first pancake breakfast brought in over 500 people last weekend.
The project will be from the I-475 junction to the Georgia 42 interchange in Forsyth.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Covid vaccine eligibility is now expanded to everyone over 16-years-old in Georgia. Vaccination sites say they’re prepared for the increase in patients. It’s been a month since the mass vaccination site opened across the state. Kerry Futch serves as site commander for the Macon mass vaccination site. Futch says the first day of expanded eligibility is…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers is offering an additional $4,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or people who shot and killed a man last month.
UPDATE: According to a Facebook post by the Milledgeville Police Department, they have identified the body of the victim found inside of a burning car Monday. They say 42-year-old Merri Rebecca Jackson of Washington County, died due to a car crash. The department says the investigation is ongoing and they’re waiting on toxicology and autopsy results. If you any information…
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Starting Thursday, anyone over 16-years-old will be eligible for the vaccine.
Voters approved $1.3 million for the renovations.
Hancock County Commissioners voted Wednesday to deny a zoning permit application for a proposed gravel quarry.