Vigil held for Halloween motorcycle accident victim
The family of a man killed on his motorcycle on Halloween night is asking the driver to come forward.
Rec centers in Bibb County allowed to reopen
Bibb County recreation centers are back open after months of shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Reset Raffle’ winner returns portion of his winnings to the Museum of Aviation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In Houston County, the winner of the Museum of Aviation Foundation’s “Reset Raffle” is giving a portion of his prize money back to the museum. Ronald Hall of Warner Robins won the raffle, and his top prize was $20,000 or a new car. According to the Museum of Aviation Foundation, Hall selected the money and…
Cherry Blossom Festival gifts 2020 pins to Bibb teachers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — COVID-19 has canceled several Middle Georgia events this year including the annual International Cherry Blossom Festival. With the canceling of the festival, CBF organizers say they decided to donate their 2020 Cherry Blossom pins to the Bibb County School District as a token of hard work and dedication. According to the district, CBF organizers honored each Bibb…
‘1 out of 3 people with COVID will have chronic symptoms’: Doctors warn
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) — COVID-19 remains at the forefront as we continue to follow CDC guidelines to stay safe. However, what about those who contracted and overcame the virus? Doctors at Medical Center Navicent Health say 1 out of 3 COVID patients will have chronic symptoms. Also, they say that can happen with other infections too. Dr. Jeffery Stephens say…
Elderly woman dies after home in Macon goes up in flames
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An elderly woman is dead after the house she was in caught fire. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 79 old Lillian Hill died after a home at 3968 Meadowbrook Drive went up in flames just before 1 a.m. Saturday. An autopsy will be performed on Hill. The cause of the fire is under investigation….
East Macon motorcycle crash leaves one man dead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a motorcycle crash that killed a man in Macon. Authorities say the crash happened just before 6 p.m. Saturday on Emery Highway near Short Street. Deputies say the motorcyclist, 51-year-old Aaron West, reportedly lost control of the motorcycle after trying to dodge a vehicle that merged into his lane. West…
Medical experts pushing COVID-19 testing during holidays
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –With the holiday season in full swing medical experts are pushing middle georgia residents to get tested for COVID-19 after the Thanksgiving holiday . Officials say if you attended a gathering last week or will attend a gathering in the upcoming month they say you should get a COVID test. Doctors say Macon-Bibb county is in the…
Jon Ossoff holds “Get Out to Early Vote” event in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of the candidates running for U.S. Senate in Georgia made a stop in Macon Friday. Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff held a “Get Out to Early Vote” event in Carolyn Crayton Park on the last day of early voting in the state. State Representative Miriam Paris, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis, and Macon-Bibb Commissioner Elect Seth…
Mercer University class teaching the science behind elections and campaigns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When it comes to understanding the numbers and science behind elections, it can be complicated and always up for debate. A Mercer University political science professor is teaching his students about campaigns and election strategy while a real life battle for votes plays in the background. Dr. Chris Grant is the Political Science Department Chair at…
Bibb investigators searching for car connected to shooting investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding a person of interest in a shooting. Deputies are looking for the person who drives a silver Porsche convertible. The driver of the car is wanted in connection to a shooting that happened around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of America’s Best Value Inn and Suites…
Deputies searching for truck used to steal ice machines from Macon hotels
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs you to get a good look at a truck used to steal ice machines from two different hotels on Chambers Road. Deputies say between midnight and 2:00am Wednesday, two men used the truck to steal an ice machine from the second floor patio of the Quality Inn. Then around 9:45pm,…
Macon lash shop opens amid pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new lash shop is opening in downtown Macon Sunday. The owner of Miss Chica Lashes & Thingz says she fell in love with eyelash extensions almost 16 years ago. She now brings her business to Macon. Yaschica Bullard says she opened a new location during COVID because business for her increased and she needed to…
Governor Kemp quarantining; exposed to infected person
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and his wife have gone into quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. His spokesman, Cody Hall, said in a statement Friday that Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp were recently exposed to someone who tested positive for the virus. Hall said both have received a coronavirus test,…
Georgia Military College athletic director, head football coach Bert Williams to retire
Milledgeville, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College athletic director and head football coach Bert Williams is calling it a career. Williams has decided to retire after 23 years at GMC. He started his career in 1997 as an offensive coordinator and assistant coach. He also finished with a record of 156-58 since being named head coach and athletic director in…
How to deal with election stress disorder, fatigue
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,…
Bibb deputies need help finding missing Warner Robins woman
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….
Commission approves new Sonny’s BBQ restaurant on Zebulon Road
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…
US Senate candidate Warnock campaigns in Fort Valley
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 visits Macon to campaign for husband Joe Biden
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…
MTA offers free rides to polls on election day
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…
Macon football game canceled due to positive COVID-19 test
No makeup date has been set as of right now.
Secretary of State urges voters to wear PPE
Raffensperger asks voters to wear a mask when voting.
Baldwin County Superintendent named finalist for Georgia Superintendent of the Year
The winner will be named in December.