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Wild Georgia: Turkey vultures find the food; black vultures join the feast
My wife and I were driving on a rural road in Bibb County in Middle Georgia the other day when I spied a dark mass on the grassy roadside ahead of us. “Vultures,” I said. “Ugh,” said my wife. I slowed down to see what they...
Macon-Bibb Recreation Dept. to host back-to-school bash with free giveaways
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department is holding a back-to-school community event next month. According to the department, the free event will feature food, vendors, music and giveaways. A parent or guardian must accompany students to receive a bookbag and supplies at the event.
Dozens of Bibb voters have to prove residency after accusations of false addresses, fraud
Dozens of Macon voters will have to explain to the elections board why their registered voting address was listed as a post office and not their home after the chair of the Bibb County Republican Party challenged hundreds of voter registrations. David Sumrall, head of the local Republican Party, challenged...
Bibb County Voters Must Prove Residency Under New Georgia Law
Some voters in Bibb County were recently required to prove their residency following allegations of false addresses. 🗳️ Why It Matters: This situation raises concerns about the integrity of the voter registration process as well as the potential disenfranchisement of legitimate voters. 🕵️ What’s Happening:
Local leaders provide firework safety tips for the Fourth of July
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department hosted its annual firework safety demonstration on Wednesday, providing tips to keep residents safe for the Fourth of July weekend. The fire department encouraged those who plan to light fireworks to use protective eye wear, avoid alcohol use and to...
Here's where to beat the heat in Macon-Bibb County | Pools, splash pads, and hydration, cooling stations
MACON, Ga. — As temperatures soar in Central Georgia, Macon-Bibb County is stepping up in hopes of offering some relief from the heat. A number of partners — United to End Homelessness, Macon-Bibb, Macon Homeless Coalition, Middle Georgia Community and others — are expanding hydration and cooling stations across Macon-Bibb.
'It's all I've wanted for a while' | 15 new firefighters ready to join Macon-Bibb County Fire Department
MACON, Ga. — Cue the pomp and circumstance. A group of 15 rookie firefighters graduated at Central Georgia Technical College on July 2, marking the next step on their path to serving the community as firefighters. "Its a great group of guys," Nicholas Moffett - one of the 15...
Some Macon-Bibb voters’ addresses challenged
MACON, Georgia (41NBC WMGT) – A new state law that went into effect on Monday is taking a deeper look at voters’ addresses. This is to make sure voters live where they say they do to make sure there’s no voter fraud. In a packed Macon-Bibb Board...
Macon man charged with stealing $4 from elderly neighbor
A Macon man was arrested for robbery and battery against an elderly neighbor on May 29. According to the incident report from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputy J. Williams met with Mary Lewis at her home at 3755 Del Park on May 3. Ms. Lewis stated her neighbor, Marcus Anthony Robinson, of 3766 Del Park, robbed her and took her money.
More apartments coming to Macon as county grows
MACON, Ga. — Macon is the fourth largest city in the Peach State, according to a study by the American Community Survey. With that kind of population, people need places to live and call home. As the city of Macon continues to grow, there is a need for more...
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department urges people to use caution on Fourth of July
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fourth of July celebrations are underway across Middle Georgia and the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is urging people to use caution when using fireworks and sparklers. Sgt. Jeremy Webb, Fire Safety Education Officer at the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, says it is important to wear...
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