Local 13-year-old breaking records in Track & Field

In the world of speed and untamed determination, one Middle Georgia track athlete stands far apart, leaving a trail of shattered records in her wake. Remember the name Adrianna Haynes.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In the world of speed and untamed determination, one Middle Georgia track athlete stands far apart, leaving a trail of shattered records in her wake. Remember the name Adrianna Haynes. “Track as a whole here in Middle Georgia, they see someone of her caliber, and it inspires a lot of athletes,” Middle Georgia Blaze Track…

Sen. Warnock introduces plan to address aviation job creation

The legislation is aimed at helping recruit and train pilots, aviation manufacturing workers, and mechanics.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock wants to address the nation’s aviation workforce shortage, and he says it starts with Georgia. The Georgia Democrat is introducing a legislative package to address the aviation industry’s workforce shortage and the need for more training and recruitment. The legislation is aimed at helping recruit and train pilots, aviation manufacturing workers, and…

Milledgeville Summer Sips promotion boosts revenue for locally-owned restaurants with hand-crafted drink specials

The promotion was launched last year to help local restaurants recover from the Covid-19 Pandemic. The promotion has been extended to three months thanks to its success last year.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Cocktails, mocktails, coffee and tea are all on the menu for the City of Milledgeville’s  2nd annual Summer Sips promotion. If you’re looking for a refreshing drink this summer, locally owned restaurants in Milledgeville have plenty to choose from. The promotion started in 2022 in response to revenue loss caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Last year,…

Maple trees planted along MLK Jr. Blvd. to beautify historic downtown Macon district

The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Beautification Department is working with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to beautify a historic business district in downtown Macon.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Beautification Department is working with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful to beautify a historic business district in downtown Macon. Trees were planted along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Concord Avenue to Oglethorpe Street in the small and minority owned business district, formerly known as Greenwood Bottoms. The beautification process was made possible…

Monroe County commissioners approve raises for Sheriff’s office & Emergency services

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies, jailers, and E-911 operators in Monroe County are getting raises. The Monroe County Board of Commissioners posted that a vote was approved unanimously to grant raises for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office that will be effective on the 1st of August this year. Sheriff Brad Freeman with MCSO said that their office has 16 approved…

Warner Robins Police investigating suspicious anti-semitic packages

Photo Credit to Warner Robins Police DepartmentWARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating suspicious anti-semitic packages that were found around the area of Peach Blossom Road. Friday, WRPD sent out a release concerning the packages, saying similar types of items have been found in other cities across the country. They say WRPD is working with…

Physicians committee calls for Macon Bacon to change name

"Fans voted on the name in 2018, so Macon Bacon is our name, and that's the way it's going to stay."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon are under scrutiny from The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine for glorifying bacon, and wants the team to change its name. Along Highway I-16, the committee placed a billboard urging Macon Bacon fans to “keep bacon off your plate” as a part of an initiative to combat cancer. In addition to the billboard,…

Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections new Elections Supervisor says changes are coming to make voting easier

Big changes are coming to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections that will make the voting process easier.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Big changes are coming to the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections that will make the voting process easier. If you’ve ever stood in line for early voting, you know that wait times can be long and weather conditions can be unpleasant. Due to changes coming to the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections, voters won’t have to worry…

Trulieve Medical Dispensary hosting sign-up event Saturday to help eligible patients apply for Low THC Oil Registry Card

This Saturday, patients with certain medical conditions may be able to receive Low Dose THC Oil as a treatment option.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Saturday, patients with certain medical conditions may be able to receive Low Dose THC Oil as a treatment option. Doctors will be available on-site at the Trulieve Medical Dispensary in Macon to help patients apply for a Low THC Oil Registry Card. THC oil can be used to treat 17 different medical conditions in Georgia,…

Scattered storms return Friday before drier weather this weekend

We will still be stuck in an active weather pattern Friday afternoon with more scattered storms. This weekend dry weather and sun will prevail.

It has been another stormy evening in Middle Georgia, with the Macon airport seeing over 2″ of rain just today. Overnight we will continue to see a few showers across the area, as well as patchy fog developing. Highs will once again warm into the mid, and even upper 80s. Showers and storms will be popping up in the afternoon…

Exchange Club of Macon celebrates 100th anniversary with proclamation from Mayor Lester Miller

The Exchange Club of Macon is celebrating 100 years of improving communities, supporting local organizations and child abuse prevention.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Exchange Club of Macon is celebrating 100 years of improving communities, supporting local organizations and child abuse prevention. The club awards outstanding members of the community through programs like Youth of the Year, where they provide scholarships to students from local schools. They also recognize firemen, police officers and citizens who go above and beyond…

BS Report: June 21st – Dawgs Recruiting for 2024

Big news coming for UGA today, as the number one recruit for 2024 moved to Georgia from California.

Big news coming for UGA today, as the number one recruit for 2024 moved to Georgia from California. 4NBC’s Bill Shanks explains what this means for the Dawgs in the BS Report. Categories: Sports Tags: Dylan Raiola, UGA Football

GBI investigating deadly shooting in Barnesville

The GBI says early investigation reveals one person shot three people from a car.

BARNESVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a homicide in Barnesville. According to the GBI, the Barnesville Police Department received a 911 call on Tuesday around 6 p.m., that three people had been shot on Carey J. Buckner Street. They say early investigation reveals one person shot three people from a car. One of the…

Man sentenced to federal prison for tax evasion

He must pay $362,249.53 in restitution, a fine of $10,000 and serve three years probation.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The co-owner of multiple bars and a restaurant in Georgia, has been sentenced to federal prison for tax evasion. 53-year-old Eugene Britt III, of Milledgeville, was sentenced to two years in prison after previously pleading guilty to Tax Evasion. Britt must also pay $362,249.53 in restitution, a fine of $10,000 and serve three years of supervised release…

Rain and storms becoming more scattered Thursday

As a cut-off low tracks north on Thursday our rain coverage will become less widespread. Temps will warm through the end of the week.

Rain and storms continued today across Middle Georgia, adding to our rainfall totals from the week. The cut-off low that has been causing our unsettled weather will finally be moving out through the end of the week. Even with the low pushing north, scattered storms will be likely through the afternoon. A stationary boundary associated with the surface low will…

Macon artists celebrate Black Music Month, draw inspiration from city’s musical legacy

Recording studios like Capricorn and Guap Records, or venues like Serenity Entertainment Complex, are local staples that have helped artists start their careers.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – June is Black Music Month, and Macon artists are looking to the city’s musical legacy as a foundation for the future of music. Iconic Black musicians like Otis Redding and Little Richard helped to put Macon on the map as a music city. Today, local artists like C.M.D. Styles, The Family Tree, 2win and Blacc Mel…

Macon-Bibb Rescue Team highlights importance of water safety amid Titan submersible search

Hazardous conditions like rushing currents and low visibility can make local bodies of water just as dangerous as the deep sea.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The search for the missing Titan Submersible is raising concerns about water safety. The United States Coast Guard is searching for the Titan submersible at a depth of approximately 13,000 feet. In Middle Georgia, most bodies of water only reach a maximum depth of about 60 feet. Special Operations Officer with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department Garin…

Macon switches to different app for downtown parking

Macon-Bibb County now uses the ParkMobile app for downtown parking. Visitors can scan the QR code on any marked parking meter or download ParkMobile on the app store.

  MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County now uses the ParkMobile app for downtown parking. The change came last Friday, replacing the old mobile parking app ‘Passport’. This will allow residents to pay and extend parking time via ParkMobile for on and off-street parking for approximately 1,000 parking spaces in downtown Macon. Visitors can scan the QR code on any…

Bibb Superior Court updates case management system to boost workflow

The Bibb Superior Court has updated its case management system. The Bibb County Clerk's Office announced its transition to the new system on June 5.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb Superior Court has updated its case management system. The Bibb County Clerk’s Office announced its transition to the new system on June 5. It’s now active for civil, criminal and court management divisions. Clerk of the Superior Court Erica Woodford says the change will help boost workflow and that the new system will make…

Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration returns

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Lake Tobesofkee is hosting its 27th Annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 4th 2023. Macon-Bibb says there will be regular activities available during the day like swimming, boating, picnics, disc golf and more– and some live music kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with The Rescue Dogs. At Sandy Beach Park, a…

Finalist named for Washington County Schools Superintendent

Photo credit to Washington County School DistrictSANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Vickie Harden has been unanimously voted as the finalist for Superintendent of the Washington County School District. Harden, a graduate of Washington County High School, received her Bachelor’s degree in Latin from the University of Georgia and her Master’s and Specialist’s degrees from Georgia College and State University. She taught…

Teen arrested for murder of man on Montpelier Avenue

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teen has been arrested in connection to the death of a man found fatally wounded by gunfire in his car on June 16th. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says investigators arrested 17-year-old Marcello Williams on Tuesday in connection to the death of 21-year-old Eric Thomas Jr. Williams was arrested on warrants for murder and is…