Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 19-23
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between October 19 and October 23.
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Bibb School District hosts youth violence prevention forum
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…
'It brings cheer to the downtown area': Macon Burger Week returns
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…
Macon woman gets 4 year prison sentence after embezzling nearly $1.4 million
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…
Man hit, killed by car while riding on a four wheeler in Monroe County
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…
Hurricane Zeta will bring storms, wind to Middle Georgia
As of this afternoon we have our 11th hurricane of the 2020 season, Zeta. This storm will be pushing onshore of the Yucatan peninsula tonight and reemerging in the Gulf tomorrow. According to the latest forecast from the National Hurricane…
$400K federal grant will help establish Macon Family Justice Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new grant will help the Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia establish a family justice center in Macon. According to a Crisis Line & Safe House news release, the Macon Family Justice Center…
Investigators seeking tips in Dominique Phillips murder case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs help with a June homicide investigation. Investigators are looking for tips in the murder of Dominique Phillips. According to the sheriff's office, someone shot Phillips near the Fort Hill Cemetery…
Teacher contracts COVID-19, forces school to close
The school district sent students home at noon Monday.
Bibb deputies searching for Dellwood Drive shooting suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs help tracking down a Macon shooting suspect. Investigators are looking for Keshawn Mitchell. He is facing an aggravated assault charge in connection with the deadly shooting that happened on Dellwood…
Businesses hope to get economic boost from Christmas Light Extravaganza
"I couldn't imagine this pandemic without the Christmas spirit," Nichols said.
New hotel, rooftop bar now at Rigby's Water World
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's now a new hotel and rooftop bar in Houston County. The new businesses are at Rigby's Water World off Highway 96 and Cohen Walker Drive. The new Best Western Plus and Executive Inn hotel…
Dublin, Centerville latest communities to cancel Christmas parades due to COVID-19
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Due to safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus, many communities are already making the decision to cancel annual Christmas parades and events. Macon-Bibb County has canceled its 2020 Christmas Parade due to COVID-19. According to Economic &…
Applications to waive Macon-Bibb garbage fees due Nov. 2nd
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Commissioners are reminding property owners they can apply to have their garbage fees waived, but those applications are due by November 2nd. The current solid waste fee is $240 per year, which is billed…
Final Presidential Debate Recap: A last look at both candidates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With the final presidential debate in the books, the candidates are now on the final sprint to Election Day. Last Thursday's debate looked very different compared to the first one. 41NBC's Shelby Coates talked with Middle…
Georgia representative initiates 'Get out to Vote' rally
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With elections a week away, state representatives are making their way around Middle Georgia to ensure locals are voting. Georgia Representative and Republican Heath Clark initiated a “Get Out to Vote” rally in Warner Robins Monday.…
Dublin organization holds annual breast cancer walk virtually
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The COVID-19 pandemic could not stop an annual breast cancer walk in Dublin. Organizers behind the annual "3-Mile Walk for the Cure!" decided to hold a virtual walk instead. On Saturday, October 17th, event participants could…
Halloween expected to look different amid pandemic
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…
Medical Monday: How to celebrate Halloween safely
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Halloween is this weekend and things will be a little different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Katherine Duncan, Director of Child Advocacy with Beverley Knight Olson Children's Hospital, joined 41NBC at Daybreak. She shared…
Joe, Jill Biden making stops around Georgia this week
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…
Forsyth man dies in single car crash in Monroe County
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.…
64 year old man dies after being struck by a car in Macon
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…
Storms likely Saturday in Middle Georgia
Most of us saw a beautiful if warm Friday in Middle Georgia. Highs warmed to the mid 80's in Macon (10 degrees above normal for this time of year). Middle Georgia will continue to see 80's through the weekend even…
Carl Vinson Medical Center gets thermal cameras
The cameras will alert staff to anyone coming in the building with a temperature of above 100 degrees.
Bibb County School District honors late Macon principal, teacher
8th grade athlete, Nicholas Woodford, says he's excited to attend a new school.
Glow Balloon Tour visits Perry
The Georgia National Fairgrounds geared up for the South Georgia Balloon Festival this weekend.
New billboard highlights La'Smockie Fountain and domestic violence awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and a Macon family is shining light on the issue with a new billboard and several events. The billboard sits at Hardeman and Georgia Avenues in Macon, and it…
Opioid Take Back Day happening this weekend in Macon, Dublin
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The second annual "Crush the Crisis" National Opioid Take Back Day is happening Saturday, October 24th. This is where HCA Healthcare hospitals nationwide are collecting unused and expired prescription medications with the goal of raising awareness…
Bibb County Schools announces return date for students
The Bibb County School District announced Friday when students will return to class.
Some Bibb County students could return to classrooms this semester
Some Bibb County Schools students could return to the classroom before the conclusion of the fall semester.
Scattered showers possible Friday in Middle GA
No big changes on the way to the forecast for Middle Georgia to end the week (sorry if you were looking for last weekends' fall weather). Ahead of an approaching cold front we will continue to see high humidity, warmer…
Macon hair stylist inspires 'pink out' for Breast Cancer Awareness
Lena Thompson works as a stylist at the Salon and Spa, and she's also a breast cancer survivor.
Fire destroys popular meat packing company in Wrightsville
Wombles believes the fire started from the construction happening on the roof of the building.
Retired Houston teacher gets plant named after him
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A ribbon-cutting for the Argene Claxton Canning Plant happened Thursday. The facility supports all 13 middle and high school Future Farmers of America programs in the Houston County School District. The can plant in Perry has…
Dog of the week: Kane
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kane is a 9 to 10 month old Lab/Bulldog mix. He’s sweet, affectionate, and cuddly. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that…
Mercer men's hoops release Southern Conference schedule
The Bears tip-off their season against Wofford on December 30 at Hawkins Arena.
Macon man hit by car on Pio Nono
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is recovering this morning after a car hit him in Macon last night. The Bibb County deputies say the accident happened in the 2400 block of Pio Nono Avenue, around 9:45 p.m. According to…
Scattered showers return Thursday to Middle Georgia
We saw a few showers and even thunderstorms today across Middle Georgia, and we expect a few more as we head into the rest of the week. High humidity will continue across Middle Georgia through Saturday. Highs will once again…
Macon groups offer free rides to polls for early voting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Four Macon groups partnered with Uber to give rides to the polls. Georgia Women (And Those Who Stand With Us), League of Women Voters of Macon, the Macon Chapter of The Link, and the Women’s Diversity…
Carl Vinson Medical Center hosts veteran baby shower
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Carl Vinson Medical Center will celebrate its women members who are about to become mothers. The VA’s Veteran Service Organizations will host a drive-thru baby shower for nearly 40 veteran women Friday in Dublin. Each gift…
Houston County DA race underway
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Attorney Erikka Williams is challenging Houston County District Attorney George Hartwig in this year’s election. Currently, Williams works for Hartwig as the chief assistant for the district attorney and she says the county needs a change. …
Daybreak Interview: Advice for families who are not trick or treating this Halloween
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Halloween is right around the corner. While its usually the time of year where children travel door to door collecting candy, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed those plans for some communities in Middle Georgia. Licensed therapist…
'This was a big thing': Local family honors charity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon family is honoring Ronald McDonald House Charities after a five month battle with disease. The Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences' 'Festival of Trees' is a local fundraising event. Community groups decorate and enter…
Gray man in critical condition after being struck by train
A man is in critical but stable condition after being struck by a train Tuesday night.
Warm weather sticks around with a few showers Wednesday
We have another day with highs in the 80's on the way tomorrow...and the rest of the week. An increase in tropical moisture will bring the chance for a few showers tomorrow. The rest of the week we will see…
Macon-Bibb employees to avoid previously budgeted furlough days
Macon-Bibb employees won't be furloughed following an appropriation of funds by county commissioners Tuesday.
Bibb County school named after late Congressman John Lewis
After Lewis' death in July, the Board of Education voted to rename Rileydale Elementary to John R. Lewis Elementary.
Donald Trump Jr. rally to be held in downtown Macon Friday
A week after President Trump held a rally at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport, his son, Donald Trump Jr. is now coming to Middle Georgia.
Additional money offered for new information on missing person Jesus Mancilla-Velez
The search continues for 35-year-old Jesus Mancilla-Velez, and now an additional $3,000 is being offered to anyone with new information.
Macon Bacon unveils 2021 baseball schedule
The Macon Bacon released their 2021 baseball schedule Tuesday afternoon. The Bacon will play 53 games, including 44 games against the Coast Plain League.