Restaurant Report Card: View health inspection scores August 12-16
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between August 12 and August 16.
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Daybreak Interview: When students should see a counselor
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Students deal with a lot when they first go back to school: making new friends, homework and tests, just to name a few. When you add a problem like bullying into the mix, it can impact…
Rain and cooler temperatures on the way for the week
We are already starting the week with a cool down from the weekend. Expect that cool down to continue as we start the week. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible through tonight and into Tuesday. Some storms could become…
Macon Beer Fest disguised as health fair to fight prostate cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon Beer Fest returns for the 9th year in a row and now offers more than you think. For starters, more than 100 unlimited beers and wine will be available for ticket holders. The Macon Beer…
'They died in each other's arms': Family speaks on elderly couple who died in fatal fire
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fire killed an elderly couple in Monroe County on Saturday night near Strickland Loop. Family members of Morris and Virginia Adair say for more than 50 years, the couple never left each other's side. Their…
Perry Fire Department adds spotted member to group
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Be on the lookout if you're in Perry because there is a new fire department member roaming. Firepup is the newest addition to the Perry Fire Department. The new mascot for Perry Fire helps children learn all…
Additional downtown trash pick-up to meet needs of area
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Solid Waste Department is adding trash pick-up times in downtown to better meet the needs of the area. Starting Monday, August 19th, Solid Waste is adding a second route to downtown. Currently, trash is…
Macon man arrested for robbing local record store on Montpelier Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man suspected of an armed robbery that happened at the Habersham Record & Tape Shop. The incident happened at the 2661 Montpelier Avenue around 1:55 p.m. on Aug. 19. Authorities…
Macon man pleads guilty to kidnapping, assaulting girlfriend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man pleaded guilty to holding his girlfriend hostage after assaulting her in his Chambers Road apartment in June 2018. This comes from a news release from district attorney David Cooke's office. 41-year-old Ferman Easley…
The Latest: Badgers unsure when Cephus will rejoin team
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Latest on Wisconsin reinstating receiver Quintez Cephus following his acquittal on sexual assault charges (all times local): 10:45 a.m. Wisconsin football officials say they don't have any information on when reinstated receiver Quintez Cephus might…
Accident at Macon Mall leaves one dead, another injured
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two vehicles collided on Mercer University Drive leaving one man dead and another in the hospital. Authorities identified the dead man as 46-year-old Stacey Harris, of Macon. They say the accident happened on Mercer University Drive…
Fire takes lives of Monroe County elderly couple
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fatal fire in Monroe County took the lives of an elderly couple. According to a Monroe County Emergency Services Facebook post, before midnight Saturday, fire fighters responded to a call about a house fire near…
Macon man breaks into house, tries to steal jar of change
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man was arrested for breaking into a house and trying to steal a jar of change. Authorities say that the incident happened on August 10. They identified the suspect as 42-year-old Shawn Bissett, of…
Macon Transit Authority offers new way to buy bus rides
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Transit Authority has a new way to buy rides and travel. The MTA Smart Card costs $5 and users can upload fares to the card from a kiosk at Macon's Terminal Station. MTA Transit…
Macon Film Festival: 'About 35% of our films this year are female-led films'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 2019 Macon Film Festival is underway with more female filmmakers and directors than ever. According to Macon Film Festival Executive Director Steven Fulbright, about 35% of the films submitted this year were female-driven. "It’s really…
Clear the Shelters event offers chance to find fur-ever friend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Animal shelters across the country participated in Clear the Shelters Pet adoption events. More than 250,000 pets found forever homes as a result of the annual event. A number of animal shelters in the area are participating…
Driver of 18-wheeler charged with killing woman on I-75 in Byron
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peach County Sheriff's deputies identified the driver of the semi-truck that killed 36-year-old Jennifer Thomas of Gray. Deputies identified the semi-truck driver as 31-year-old Yurien Bello of Miami. According to the booking report, Georgia State…
Macon man poses as peace officer, fires shots at victim
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man was arrested for impersonating a peace officer and firing shots at a victim in east Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an address in the 600 block of Pringle Street about…
Staying hot to end the week
We continue to see heat and humidity hanging around across much of the Middle Georgia area. The good news is that there is a relative "cool down" on the way. A stationary boundary is situated over Middle Georgia on Friday.…
Bibb County deputy saves little girl's life, stays with her at hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A little girl is alive thanks to a deputy doing his job. Deputy Christopher Collis responded to a call this weekend about a drowning at Arbor Apartment on Northside Drive. Upon arrival, Collis says his initial thought…
Visit Macon reviews accomplishments, plans for future
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Annual Visit Macon Luncheon happened today to say “thanks” to businesses that help make Macon-Bibb County a top tourist attraction. Gary Wheat, President and CEO of Visit Macon, says the luncheon celebrates what tourism means…
Man arrested for mail theft after Crimestoppers tip in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect caught on video stealing mail from a residence in the 100 block of Ashford Park on August 11. Using the video, authorities identified the suspect as 23-year-old Shane Dylan…
GCSU welcomes over 1,000 students back for move-in
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 350 Cat Crew volunteers helped welcome 1,200 first-year, and returning Georgia College and State University students this morning. “Cat Crew” is the ultimate display of Milledgeville and GCSU hospitality as the community partners to…
Body found, identified at Macon hotel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones confirms someone found a body inside a room at the America’s Best Value & Inn on Romeiser Drive. Deputies responded to the scene around 3:00pm. Authorities identified the victim as 22-year-old Jarrium…
“He was such a loving person:” Washington County remembers Sheriff Thomas Smith
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Family, friends, and a community said goodbye to Sheriff Thomas Smith. The Washington County community mourned Smith at his funeral on Thursday morning at Tennille Methodist Church. Last week, the GBI said Smith died of a…
Georgia Schools Superintendent delivers more than 1,000 books to Baldwin County School District
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As a better way to promote reading, books are being delivered to students around Georgia. Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods helped deliver more than 1,000 books to Baldwin County School District on Thursday at Lakeview Academy.…
Football legend Herschel Walker speaks at Museum of Aviation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The one and only Herschel Walker, who's a Heisman Trophy winner, pro athlete, businessman, and author, spoke to over 850 people at the Museum of Aviation on Wednesday. Walker gave his presentation in the Century…
Unknown man forces entry into west Macon home, shoots homeowner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting that happened in the 2400 block of Goodwin Drive around 1 a.m. Authorities identified the victim as 49-year-old Steven Dewayne Jones. Deputies say an unknown man knocked on Jones’s…
Dog of the Week: Minnie
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Minnie is a 10 month old pit/black lab mix. She's energetic, playful and lovable. Unfortunately, Minnie was shot in her right front leg. She will recover, but she's required to take medication for her injury. She's…
Fire destroys thousands of tuxedos at House of Hines
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon tuxedo and bridal shop is figuring out "what's next," after a fire ruined thousands of suits and accessories.
Alexander IV Elementary School to convert to assisted living facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Alexander IV Elementary School on Ridge Avenue in Macon, will be an assisted living facility.
Middle Georgia Regional Airport reaches goal
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More people are choosing to fly out of Middle Georgia Regional Airport, and it's paying off.
Food, toiletries needed to meet needs of community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Salvation Army of Greater Macon needs your help to meet the needs of the community. The food pantry is almost completely bare and toiletries that are given out are almost completely gone. In order to survive,…
Blue-green algae poses threat to dogs, humans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hot weather brings lots of opportunities to cool down like going to a local lake or pond for a swim. But what if the lake you are swimming in has harmful toxins that can make you…
Man breaks into home on Walmar Drive, 2nd incident this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In the wake of a murder that happened earlier this week, Walmar Drive residents also deal with another crime - burglary. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2800 block of Walmar Drive about a man…
Macon man threatens girlfriend over uncooked breakfast, faces several charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man faces several charges after he threatened his girlfriend for not cooking breakfast. Authorities say the incident happened on August 11 around 11:15 a.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic dispute call…
Jeffersonville woman dies in house fire
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twiggs County Sheriff’s deputies received a 911 call about a house fire that happened at 14960 Hwy 80 in Jeffersonville on August 10 around 12:30 a.m. This comes from a Twiggs County Sheriff's Office news release.…
Sports Illustrated: Univ. of Georgia mascot is best ever
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Sports Illustrated is celebrating college football's 150th season by ranking the top 10 all-time greatest mascots, putting the University of Georgia's bulldog in first place. The magazine includes both real and costumed mascots in this week's…
Woman collides head-on with another vehicle, dies
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman is dead after colliding head-on with another vehicle on Tuesday night. According to Houston County Coroner Danny Galpin, 36-year-old Tarrisha Moore collided head-on with another vehicle. The Georgia Department of Transportation says the…
Strong storms possible Wednesday in Middle Georgia
We saw another day of extreme heat and humidity across Middle Georgia, but luckily we are looking at just one more day of heat advisory conditions in the area as a cold front pushes into Georgia. A line of showers…
Netflix movie filmed in Macon brought high revenues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Film Industry says recent movies filmed in the city brought high returns in revenue. Aaron Buzza with Macon’s Film Commission calls last month's Netflix filming economic impact “huge.” “Netflix paid $107,000 to off-duty cops…
Macon-Bibb Landfill closed alternate Wednesdays for maintenance
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Walker Road Landfill will be closed every other Wednesday from August 14 through November 27 for maintenance and upkeep. This comes from a Macon-Bibb County news release. The closure dates give the Solid Waste…
Congressional luncheon focuses on infrastructure, free enterprise system
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Senator David Perdue along with other elected officials focused on enhancing infrastructure and a free enterprise system in Middle Georgia. This was at the 2019 Georgia Congressional Luncheon at the Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center in Macon.…
Judge orders Dallemand to pay over $47 million to Bibb County Schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon federal judge ruled in favor of Bibb County Schools in its case against former Superintendent Romain Dallemand. Judge Marc Treadwell ordered Dallemand to pay the district $47,506,992.72 for the following violations: federal and state…
Chief Deputy Mark McGraw to serve as interim Sheriff for Washington County
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Washington County officials appointed Chief Deputy Mark McGraw as the interim Sheriff of Washington County. This comes after Sheriff Thomas Smith died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday, August 10. Sheriff Mark McGraw Biography According…
Healthcare and Benefits Committee to conduct Macon-Bibb pay scale survey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners decided to eliminate the Georgia Regional Commission pay scale survey. Commissioner Joe Allen sponsored a proposal to have the Healthcare and Benefits Committee conduct the survey. Allen says that the committee completed two surveys…
Macon teen arrested for possession of stolen gun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon teen was arrested after deputies found a stolen gun in his discarded backpack. Deputies identified the man as 18-year-old Jaquavious Pass of Macon. Authorities say the incident happened on August 10 around 5:15 p.m. …
Coach's Corner: Milan Turner Veterans Warhawks
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a 6-0 start, the Veterans Warhawks went 2-2 in region play and finished the season with an 8-3 record. Second-year head coach Milan Turner looks to build on a great first season with the Warhawks.…
Restaurant Report Card: View health inspection scores August 5-9
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 5and Friday, August 9
Coach's Corner: Lee Coleman GMC Bulldogs
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The GMC Bulldogs enter their second year of region play after going 3-7 last season. Lee Coleman is the man in charge this year. Coleman was also a football player who played at Northwestern University. This…