DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Georgia nursing homes and senior living facilities last week. Tuesday, 41NBC Jatrissa Wooten spoke to the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center on how things are coming now that the vaccine has been administered. “We received our vaccine last week and we started immediately,” said David Whitmer, Director of…
During the search, deputies found one “brick” of cocaine and one pound of marijuana in Green’s possession.
MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) — The North Central Health District received their first shipment of the Moderna Vaccine last Wednesday. Health officials started administering the vaccine Saturday. Healthcare workers exposed to patients with the virus received their injection first. According to the Health District, they want to administer to frontline workers because they are in need of the vaccine. Health officials…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Your last chance to vote early in the Georgia Senate Runoffs is here. State representatives and the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections encourage residents to get out and vote now, instead of waiting until January 5. “So far we had close to 18,000 people early vote,” said Mike Kaplan, chairman for Macon-Bibb Board of Elections. Kaplan says the…
SANDERSVILLE, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator David Perdue was in Sandersville to encourage citizens to get out and vote early. The stop in Sandersville was part of his “Win Georgia, Save America” bus tour. Perdue is traveling all over the state to stop not only in big cities but the smaller cities as well. Senator Perdue said the main reason why…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Meals on Wheels is continuing to provide food to home-bound seniors during the pandemic, even though they’ve seen a 60 percent increase in the clients they serve. Edwina Veal became a driver for Meals on Wheels over six months ago, amid the pandemic. “To me, it was just a job but now it’s a great experience…
All health departments are not accepting walk-in clients at this time, and late clinic hours are suspended.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Christmas-day armed robbery at the Circle K Gas Station at 2580 Riverside Drive. Deputies say at 6:25 Friday morning, a man entered the store with a gun. He demanded cash from the clerk, and then he fled the store. There were no injuries during the incident. Suspect description…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is in jail after a Christmas-day shooting involving a 2-year old girl. Bibb County deputies arrested 22-year-old Kendarius Leshawn Grimes on Friday. According to a news release, the toddler found the gun during a Christmas gathering on Mumford Road at Kingston Garden Apartments. The toddler then shot herself in the head with the…
The Bulldogs are facing the undefeated Bearcats of Cincinnati in the Peach Bowl. Bill Shanks breaks down this tough matchup for the Dawgs and what to expect.
They’re just one of 113 VA Medical Centers across the county to receive the limited supply.
The Macon Chamber of Commerce hopes business will bounce back in 2021.
People struggling to feed their pets due to the pandemic can get help.
The company reached out to Georgia College to help expand their tour.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon law firm Forrest B. Johnson & Associates is giving back to families for the holidays, again. The law firm partnered with S&S Cafeteria to give away 500 meals on Thanksgiving Day and now they are giving away 1000 meals for Christmas. Managing attorney Leitra Maxwell says she realized how many people needed food. She says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Members of a non-partisan group from areas around Georgia made their way to the board of elections on Pio Nono to promote voting in a different way. Tuesday, Election Defenders set up a DJ, played music, and danced to bring the “Joy to the Polls” initiative. The group encourages people to vote while having fun. Lead…
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….