Veterans High School student Sam Neary wins Georgia music competitions with original composition

Veterans High School student composes award-winning piece, performed by college choirs

KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans High School 11th grader Sam Neary has a passion for singing and playing piano, and it has led him to writing his own music at the young age of 16. “Something about the way music is written has just kind of always fascinated me,” he said. “It’s just something that at first I couldn’t necessarily…

Jones County student named ‘Youth of the Year’

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia names its 2023 Youth of the Year

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia names its 2023 Youth of the Year. Jones County High school junior Erionna Finney received the honor during a gala at Middle Georgia State University, Thursday night. She also received a $1,000 scholarship. According to the Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia, Finney ignites a spirit of…

Monster Truck Wars returns to Middle Georgia for night of family fun, giant truck mayhem

Four top-rated trucks to go head-to-head in competition at Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monster Truck Wars returns to Middle Georgia Saturday for a night of family fun and giant truck mayhem. Four top-rated trucks will go head to head in competition at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. The event is split into three contests: racing, a wheelie/doughnut competition, and a freestyle event, which is driver Alex Bardin’s favorite…

Eliminating cervical cancer: North Central Health District encourages women to get pelvic exams

CDC's Goal of 100 Years: HPV vaccination and regular screenings key to eliminating cervical cancer in the U.S.

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In 2020, the World Health Organization set a goal to completely eliminate cervical cancer in 100 years. As of now, cervical cancer is the fourth leading cancer in the US, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hopes to remove this statistic. To reach this goal, medical officials say a large majority of…

Mercer WBB falls to Wofford 76-71

Wofford closed the game on an 11-2 run, giving Mercer its third SoCon loss of the season.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Despite sophomore Erin Houpt’s 31-point performance, the Mercer women’s basketball team lost 76-71 to the Wofford Terriers. The Bears were without the SoCon’s Preseason Player of the Year, Amoria Neal-Tysor, for the second straight game. In her absence, freshman Enjulina Gonzalez held things down for Mercer in the first quarter, combined with Houpt’s sharp shooting in…

Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller announces plans to run for second term

"Supporters raised more than $300,000 for Mayor Miller’s grassroots-powered reelection campaign," a campaign news release stated.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Lester Miller announced Thursday he plans to seek a second term as the leader of Macon-Bibb County. “Supporters raised more than $300,000 for Mayor Miller’s grassroots-powered reelection campaign,” a campaign news release stated. “With more than 15,000 followers on social media and the majority of donors contributing less than $150, Miller’s campaign is built from…

Disney Plus series ‘Genius: MLK/X’ to begin filming in downtown Macon next week

The series will explore the parallel lives of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, with Macon serving as the backdrop for the civil rights era setting.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Crews will begin filming a new season of a Disney Plus series in downtown Macon next week. “Genius: MLK/X” will tell the stories of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, exploring the parallel of their lives. According to Harold Young, the Executive Director of the Tubman Museum in Macon, the series is an important comparison….

Robins Air Force Base hiring software, computer and electrical engineers

Job fairs offer best way to connect with recruiters, resumes and transcripts required for application

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Robins Air Force Base is currently seeking to hire software, computer, and electrical engineers, as well as computer scientists. Engineer and recruiter for the base, Sarah Martin, says job fairs are the best way to connect with recruiters. “Our recruiting team does a lot of recruiting at different colleges and of course at these career…

Staying cool and sunny Friday

High pressure will once again keep us dry and sunny Friday, but rain will be moving back in for the end of the weekend.

Clouds have moved out of the area today, but cold air has filtered in and now many of us (as of 9pm) are sitting in the 30s. Overnight, low temps will drop into the 20s for most of Middle Georgia, with a light breeze. Cold air hangs around for Friday, but at least it will be sunny again as high…

Major beautification project underway at Cliffview Lake in Macon-Bibb

Mayor Lester Miller highlights how the demolition of homes surrounding the lake will not only remove blight, but also create a new park for residents to enjoy and strengthen the neighborhood.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb’s Parks and Beautification department held a press conference Thursday to announce the start of a major beautification project for Cliffview Lake. Mayor Lester Miller was there to mark the occasion and speak about the progress of the county’s ongoing blight campaign. To date, more than 400 homes have been demolished as part of the campaign,…

3 arrested, 1 wanted in Jones County theft ring

GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — When the Jones County Sheriff’s Office took a trip out to a house on Highway 57 to serve a warrant on a man wanted for aggravated assault, they instead came back with several arrests on other wanted people, found stolen trailers, a call to child services, and more. The incident involving the arrests began when deputies…

BS Report: January 25th – The Case for Dale Murphy

Has the Baseball Hall of Fame overlooked a legendary Brave for too long?

Has the Baseball Hall of Fame overlooked a legendary Brave for too long? Bill Shanks lays out the case for Dale Murphy’s induction this week. Tags: Atlanta Braves, baseball-hall-of-fame, Bill Shanks, dale murphy

Northside HS introduces Ben Bailey as the football head coach

Bailey served as the offensive coordinator at Peach County HS in 2022.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Northside high school football team has a new face at the helm, Ben Bailey. Bailey takes over for former head coach Chad Alligood who resigned just over a month ago to accept the athletic director position at Jones County HS. Bailey served as the offensive coordinator at Peach County in 2022, leading the Trojans…

Mercer men’s basketball team beats ETSU in overtime to earn third SoCon victory

Jalyn McCreary's six points in overtime propelled the Bears to a 71-67 victory.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s basketball team took over in overtime to defeat ETSU 71-67. The Bears trailed by five at halftime but led the game for most of the second half. However, the Bears failed to make game-clinching free throws in the closing moments of regulation, and the game went to overtime. Jalyn McCreary took over in…

Cooler air moves in for Thursday

Thursday will be a much colder day than today, with highs only warming to the low and mid 50s, but sunshine returns for the end of the week.

It was a dreary day in Middle Georgia with rain, storms, and clouds, but we are already seeing some clearing tonight behind a cold front. The cold front is starting to kick up our winds a bit, so expect gusts up to 25mph overnight and into tomorrow. Sunshine and clear skies will help us warm into the mid and low…

Macon-Bibb County unveils new affordable housing complex

The Northside Senior Village Apartments offer 72 units for rent at $600 per month, helping to address the local housing crisis.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County is moving forward on a plan to provide residents more affordable housing options. The Macon Housing Authority cut the ribbon Wednesday on a new facility at Northside Senior Village apartments on Northside Drive. The site includes 72 units, and the location gives residents access to shopping and food on Tom Hill Senior Boulevard. “As everybody…

Beating the blues: How to cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Learn how to stay active and productive during dreary weather to combat symptoms of SAD.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the weather changes and the days become shorter and drearier, many people may find themselves feeling less active and more depressed. This is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It’s a type of depression that can be triggered by changes in seasons and weather conditions. According to Macon resident Wayne Dobson, dreary weather can be…

Discover Macon’s music history with the new Macon Music App

The new app offers an easy way to explore historic music sites and tour popular attractions, while also supporting the local economy.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is known for its rich music history, and now visitors to the city can easily explore all of the historic music sites and tour well-known attractions with the new Macon Music App. On Wednesday, Visit Macon commemorated the launch of the app, which includes popular attractions like the Big House Museum, Gallery West and the…

Driver dies in car chase, crash along Log Cabin Drive

A Bibb County Sheriff's Office unit was pursing a vehicle for traffic violations around 2:00 Wednesday morning.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia State Patrol is investigating a deadly chase and crash involving a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputy. According to GSP, a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office unit was pursing a vehicle for traffic violations around midnight Wednesday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office the driver made a right turn at the intersection of Columbus Road…

UPDATE: Arrest made in shooting outside Mrs. Winner’s

Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones identified the man shot Tuesday outside Mrs. Winner's as 60-year-old Robert Clayton Wells of Dublin.

UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office  Violent Crimes Investigators  with the assistance of the  Bibb County Special Investigation Unit, Gang Unit, Analysis Unit , U.S. Marshals Southeastern Fugitive Task Force,  and FBI Safe Streets Task Force,  arrested 21-year-old Alonzo Bernard Hicks in connection to the death of 60-year-old Robert Wells. Hicks was taken into custody Tuesday night at 1459 Eisenhower Parkway, Intown Suites Extended Stay….

High school basketball highlights and scores for Jan. 24

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia high school basketball scores for Jan. 24 are below. Boys: Peach County 50 Mary Persons 70 Central 92 Rutland 80 Lee County 77 Veterans 60 Tattnall Square 51 Stratford 62 Girls: Peach County 46 Mary Persons 35 Central 71 Rutland 14 Lee County 49 Veterans 52 Tattnall Square 20 Stratford 40 Categories: Across Georgia…

2023 Cherry Blossom Festival pins unveiled

Macon residents are gearing up for one of the most colorful celebrations of the year with the unveiling of the new official Cherry Blossom Festival pins.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – Macon residents are gearing up for one of the most colorful celebrations of the year with the unveiling of the new official Cherry Blossom Festival pins. Presented by Robins Financial Credit Union, the new pins were unveiled on Sunday, and they pay homage to the pink poodles that can be seen each year during the festival. The…

Macon celebrates 200 years of history and success with year-long Bicentennial events

The city of Macon is celebrating 200 years of history and success with a year-long plan of events organized by the Bicentennial Committee.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) – The city of Macon is celebrating 200 years of history and success with a year-long plan of events organized by the Bicentennial Committee. Events and Partnership Chair for the Bicentennial Committee, Andrea Cooke, says the planning for these events has been almost 14 months in the making. “This is our celebration,” Cooke said. “This Bicentennial year is…

Protect yourself from tax scammers: Tips from the Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia

The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is warning residents to be vigilant during the tax filing season as scammers see it as an opportunity to take people's money through sketchy phone calls and texts.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)  – The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is warning residents to be vigilant during the tax filing season as scammers see it as an opportunity to take people’s money through sketchy phone calls and texts. The CEO of the BBB of Central Georgia, Kelvin Collins, is urging individuals to be cautious when choosing a tax preparer…