Macon set for retail expansion with Riverside Centre amid traffic concerns

The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the conditional use application for Riverside Centre, a 400,000 square foot development poised to offer gas, groceries and clothing options.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the conditional use application for Riverside Centre, a 400,000 square foot development poised to offer gas, groceries and clothing options. The shopping center, which will be located along New Forsyth Road between Riverside Drive and Bass Road, will be located in one of Macon’s busiest areas. That has…

$25 Million redevelopment project coming to downtown Macon

The properties will be replaced by 95 lofts, new retail spaces, and 9 offices.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A $25,000,000 redevelopment project is underway in downtown Macon, after the demolition of the Joseph N. Neel Department Store and Blair’s Discount Furniture on Cherry and Third Streets. The properties will be replaced by 95 lofts, new retail spaces, and 9 offices. Newtown Macon is apart of the project, and says that the new development will…

Heavy law enforcement presence reported at Warner Robins Best Buy

The situation involves a "subject in crisis," Lt. Eric Gossman with Warner Robins Police told 41NBC Monday.

Photo courtesy: Emmanuel Bivens/Facebook Photo courtesy: Emmanuel Bivens/Facebook UPDATE (4 p.m.): As of now, we have not received any new information regarding this situation. We called the Houston County Sheriff’s Office and left a message asking for an update. We are waiting to hear back. Check back for updates. ORIGINAL STORY (12:43 p.m.): WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —  We’re monitoring…

BCSO investigating robbery at Pio Nono Sunoco

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery that took place Saturday afternoon. The BCSO says just before 1 p.m. at the Sunoco on Pio Nono Avenue, it was reported that a male suspect entered the store, brandishing a gun and demanding money, after taking the cash he left the scene on foot. The suspect…

BCSO looking for entering autos suspect

They suspect entered several cars in the parking lot of 634 Shurling Drive on December 6, between 8:00 p.m. and midnight.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying a suspect, investigators say broke into several cars recently. They say the man picture above entered several cars in the parking lot of 634 Shurling Drive on December 6, between 8:00 p.m. and midnight. A gun was taken from one of the vehicles. Deputies say in a separate…

Crisp County Sheriff’s Office investigating car thefts

Both happening Friday morning in Cordele.

CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two car thefts, both happening Friday morning. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was patrolling in Cordele when he attempted to stop the driver of a Honda Pilot just before 3:30 a.m. After a brief chase, three people inside the vehicle jumped out of the SUV while it…

Macon Volunteer Clinic moving forward with plans to relocate

The clinic is looking to expand to a new location after Macon-Bibb County Commissioners approved up to half a million dollars in funding for the non-profit.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For 20 years, the Macon Volunteer Clinic has provided free medical services to low income residents of Macon-Bibb and Twiggs counties. Now, the clinic is setting its sights on moving to a new location. The Macon Volunteer Clinic has been at its current location on Rogers Avenue since 2003. Over the years, the clinic has outgrown…

WATCH: Driver escapes unharmed as train strikes stalled car in Monroe County

It happened in the area of Little Collier Road at Collier Road just before 8:30 a.m., according to Monroe County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Anna Watkins.

MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – No injuries were reported after a train struck a stalled car in Monroe County on Monday. It happened in the area of Little Collier Road at Collier Road just before 8:30 a.m., according to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Anna Watkins. She says the driver was able to escape before the collision. A motorist captured…

Los Comales brings authentic Mexico City cuisine to Warner Robins

Fresh pork right off the spit!  A new restaurant is bringing a taste of Mexico City to the people in Warner Robins. 

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fresh pork right off the spit!  A new restaurant is bringing a taste of Mexico City to the people in Warner Robins.  The pork is cooked on a vertical spit and placed right into a warm tortilla.  The widely popular form of meat can be found all throughout Mexico City, and now the owner of…

Tattnall Square Academy marks 37th year of ‘Kids Yule Love’ gift-giving tradition

Tattnall Square Academy in Macon hosted its 37th annual "Kids Yule Love" program on Friday. It's a holiday tradition during which faculty and students donate gifts for children in need across Middle Georgia.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tattnall Square Academy in Macon hosted its 37th annual “Kids Yule Love” program on Friday. It’s a holiday tradition during which faculty and students donate gifts for children in need across Middle Georgia. The event features a tree under which the Tattnall community places their donated gifts. These presents are collected by “Kids Yule Love,” a…

Washington County deputies alerted to drone drop at State Prison

One man is behind bars and another suspect has been issued warrants in connection with a drone drop at Washington State Prison.

DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One man is behind bars and another suspect has been issued warrants in connection with a drone drop at Washington State Prison. Washington County deputies say they were alerted to the drop on December 6 around 12:30 a.m. After arriving on scene, they stopped the driver of a suspicious vehicle around Highway 231 and South Sparta…

Crawford County woman sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder

Cheylana White pleaded guilty to the shooting death of 52-year-old Daniel Jones in his home.

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman will spend the rest of her life behind bars for killing a man in 2020. 22-year-old Cheylana White was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty before her trial on December 4. White pleaded guilty to the shooting death of 52-year-old Daniel Jones in his home. Investigators say White took Jones’ vehicle,…

Senator Ossoff secures more than $57K in federal grants for public safety in Warner Robins, Houston County

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announced significant federal resources will go toward strengthening public safety in Houston County on Thursday.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announced significant federal resources will go toward strengthening public safety in Houston County on Thursday. He has successfully secured $57,949 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to boost public safety and upgrade equipment in Warner Robins and Houston County, according to a news release. The federal grant,…

GBI still seeking information on 2021 homecoming block party shooting that left man dead in Fort Valley

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is still seeking information about a shooting that left 27-year-old Tyler French dead in 2021.

(GBI)UPDATE (12/6/23): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is still seeking information about a shooting that left 27-year-old Tyler French dead in 2021. The GBI asks that anyone with information call the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Perry at (478) 987-4545 or the Fort Valley Police Department at (478) 825-3383. Anonymous tips can be made via the GBI Tip line at…

Georgia College launches free green tech course with $100K innovation grant

Green technology, solar power and entrepreneurship are the focus of a new, free course being offered at Georgia College and State University (GCSU).

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Green technology, solar power and entrepreneurship are the focus of a new, free course being offered at Georgia College and State University (GCSU). It’s thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Partnership of Inclusive Innovation that was awarded to GCSU’s School for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in September. “We’re starting a Workforce Development Program,” assistant professor of…

Band director Robert L. Scott, Jr. honored with street name dedication

Scott served as band director at Ballard Hudson High School from 1956 to 1970, and also taught music and social studies at several Bibb County schools.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A beloved Macon marching band director was honored on Thursday with a street dedication in front of Ballard Hudson Middle School. Robert L. Scott, Jr. served as the director of the Maroon and White Marching Tiger Band at Ballard Hudson High School from 1956 until the school’s closing in 1970. In 1984, he was named as…

Senators Warnock, Ossoff announce $1.5 million in federal funding to explore new Georgia passenger rail corridors

U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have announced the awarding of $1.5 million in federal funding to explore the development of three new passenger rail corridors in Georgia.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (41NBC/WMGT) — U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have announced the awarding of $1.5 million in federal funding to explore the development of three new passenger rail corridors in Georgia. The funding, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is aimed at increasing connectivity across the state and with major Southeastern cities. The grants, distributed by the…

Warner Robins man sentenced to 12 years for aggravated assault, firearm charges

29-year-old Matthew Elijah Patterson of Warner Robins receives a 12-year sentence following a 2019 shooting at a Popeyes restaurant.

Matthew Patterson (Photo: Houston County District Attorney’s Office)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 29-year-old Matthew Elijah Patterson of Warner Robins was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison, followed by 13 years of probation for multiple charges, including aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The Houston County District Attorney’s Office says the conviction…

UPDATE: Police make arrest in connection with shooting that left 2 teens injured in Warner Robins

18-year-old Emmanuel Antonio Dawson is now in custody in connection with a Tuesday shooting that resulted in two teens being hospitalized.

Emmanuel Dawson (Photo: Warner Robins Police)UPDATE (12/7): Warner Robins Police say 18-year-old Emmanuel Antonio Dawson is now in custody in connection with a Tuesday shooting that resulted in two teens being hospitalized. Police say officers took him into custody at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Dawson is charged with attempt to commit murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the…

Macon-Bibb Fire Department working 5th Street fire in downtown Macon

Fire chief Shane Edwards tells 41NBC the building at 720 5th Street caught fire around 7:30.

UPDATE: A structure fire was spotted in downtown Macon early Thursday. Fire chief Shane Edwards tells 41NBC the building at 720 5th Street caught fire around 7:30. There’s no word yet on what started the fire. “It appears the building is vacant at this time, and we don’t have any information on the cause or determination of the fire cause…

How to check if a toy is safe to give to a child this holiday season

If you plan on buying gifts for small children, it's important to be mindful of toys with hazardous parts.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With Christmas less than three weeks away, Santa’s elves are hard at work making all the toys on your child’s wish list, but if you plan on buying toys from the store, there are some safety guidelines you should know. Amid the festive cheer, parents are urged to prioritize child safety by choosing age-appropriate Christmas toys,…

Atrium Health Navicent to implement seasonal visitor restrictions, mask policies on Thursday

Atrium Health Navicent announced Wednesday it will implement seasonal temporary visitor restrictions and masking policies at its locations due to a recent increase in respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu and RSV.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent announced Wednesday it will implement seasonal temporary visitor restrictions and masking policies at its locations due to a recent increase in respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu and RSV.  Starting Thursday, December 7 at 7 a.m.., visitors 12 and younger will not be allowed to visit patients in any system hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation…

Nu-Way Weiners to close at Mercer Village, Bear Burgers set to open

A dining shift: From classic hot dogs to innovative burgers

Opening soon: A Bear Burgers flyer, posted on social media, highlights the new restaurant opening in January 2024 in Macon.The flyer from Bear Burgers reveals the restaurant’s January 2024 opening at the former Nu-Way Weiners location in Mercer Village, promising a unique dining experience with a mix of burgers and breakfast options.MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nu-Way Weiners will close its…