Macon-Bibb purchases mill property on Coliseum Drive with plans for development

Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve a major land purchase with the hope of revitalizing part of east Macon.

Macon-Bibb County Commissioners purchase Bibb Mill Property to developMacon-Bibb County Commissioners purchase Bibb Mill Property to developMACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve a major land purchase with the hope of revitalizing part of east Macon. Commissioners approved a $14 million deal Tuesday to buy the Bibb Mill property. Plans for the site include several businesses and a hotel. District…

BS Report – September 21st – Tech: Collins Has to Go

Time is running out for Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins.

Time is running out for Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins. Hear why Bill Shanks says the best thing for the Yellow Jackets, and Georgia football as a whole, is for Collins to go. Categories: Sports Tags: ACC, Bill Shanks, College Football, Geoff Collins, georgia-tech-yellow-jackets

Rebuilding Macon will host “Macon’s Cookin'” fundraiser

The event will feature popular dishes from Macon restaurants. There will also be an auction of gift baskets and a two night stay at the Towaglia River resort in Juliette.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–Rebuilding Macon, a local non profit organization, is set to host the 30th annual “Macon’s Cookin’” fundraiser. The event will feature popular dishes from Macon restaurants. There will also be an auction of gift baskets and a two night stay at the Towaglia River resort in Juliette. The event raises funds for Rebuilding Macon. Its mission is to rehabilitate…

Smiley’s Flea Market to host Hispanic Heritage Celebration

The event will feature many Hispanic artists, a variety of food, along with a animal show courtesy of the Museum of Arts and Sciences.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hispanic newspaper ‘Que Pasa’, is hosting its annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sunday. The event will feature many Hispanic artists, a variety of food, along with a animal show courtesy of the Museum of Arts and Sciences. Moises Velez, editor of ‘Que Pasa’, says he wants people to come to experience Hispanic culture. “I like for…

More sun and heat Wednesday

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures are peaking in the lower 90s as sunshine continues for Middle Georgia. Today It’s sunny outside once again across Middle Georgia. Highs will reach the low 90s with heat indices into the mid 90s. Cloud cover will remain at a minimum and there is no chance for rain. Ambient winds will blow from the northeast…

TECH BYTE: iPhone 14 new features

(41NBC/WMGT) — Apple is out with some new iPhones, which have improved cameras, and even first of its kind safety features. Let’s check out the iPhone 14. Apple CEO Tim Cook is hoping bigger is better for smartphone users, after announcing a new larger iPhone. The 14 Plus is 6.7 inches, and joins the already popular 6.1 inch phone. Not…

Ask Angi: Grass free lawn

(41NBC/WMGT) — If you’re tired of spending hours every week taking care of your grass, it might be time to switch things up. Rupa Mehta, an outdoor home expert at Angi, is here to show us some grass-free lawn alternatives. “Consider covering your yard with plants,” said Mehta “Moss and clover grow quickly and require little to no maintenance. Native…

81st minute goal propels the Mercer men’s soccer team over UAB

Mercer is 3-2-3 and back in action next Tuesday against UNF at Betts Stadium.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer men’s soccer team hosted their third consecutive game, this time taking on the UAB Blazers. The first half only saw only goal by Ousman Jabang. In the 62nd minute, the Blazers scored off a corner kick to tie the game, but less than two minutes later, the Blazers scored again, taking a 2-1 lead….

#16 Mercer prepares for a road battle against Gardner-Webb

16th is the highest FCS rank in Mercer football program's history.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After defeating The Citadel 17-0, the Mercer football team has been ranked 16th in the FCS, the highest ranking in program history. This season, the Bears have been led by stellar defensive play, and this week, the Mercer defense has to transition from playing a run-heavy The Citadel team to a pass-heavy Gardner-Webb squad. “It’s a…

The End Zone Game of the Week Preview: Perry vs. Howard

The End Zone Game of the Week is scheduled for Friday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Herb St. John Stadium.

PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school football season is flying by, as it’s already week six, and our End Zone Game of the Week features the Perry Panthers vs. the Howard Huskies. After falling in a heartbreaker in their first game of the season to Houston County, the Panthers have won three straight contests against quality opponents. This week, they…

PHOTOS: Deputies investigating thefts at two Macon storage facilities

Can you help locate or identify the suspects involved?

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate storage facility break-in cases.  The first involves storage units at 5410 Hawkinsville Road. According to the Sheriff’s Office, several suspects broke into multiple storage units.  The suspects were seen in a possible gray 2018 or newer Kia Forte. The vehicle has noticeable rear end damage. If you can…

Baldwin County School District opens splash pad for students

Superintendent Noris Price says the splash pad will help expose young children to water, and promote water safety at a early age.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– Baldwin County School District opened a new splash pad for Early Learning Center Students. Superintendent Noris Price says the splash pad will help expose young children to water, and promote water safety at a early age. “It’s a great opportunity for our kids to be exposed to water at a early age and also learn about water safety,”…

Georgia College and State University holds Constitution Week lectures

Students gathered at Atkinson Hall Tuesday, to dicuss the topic the "Stop Woke Act and Free Speech."

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)–Georgia College and State University is hosting a variety of events this week in celebration of the college’s annual Constitution Week. Students gathered at Atkinson Hall Tuesday, to dicuss the topic the “Stop Woke Act and Free Speech.” Assistant Professor of Public Law at Georgia College, Dr. Adam Lamparello, says students are learning the limits of free speech. They’re…

Hot weather continues Wednesday

Highs will be warming back to the mid 90s Wednesday under sunny skies. A late week front will bring relief for the weekend.

We got our first 90 degree highs in almost two weeks here in Macon this afternoon, and it starts a trend of more hot days this week. Lows tonight will be falling into the mid 60s with mostly clear skies continuing into Wednesday morning. Wednesday will be another hot day with clear skies and highs in the mid 90s. Thursday…

‘Summer Breeze’ drug sweep nets multiple arrests in Washington County

Deputies set out to arrest about 27 people Tuesday

SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – More than two dozen people are facing drug charges under a law enforcement operation known as Summer Breeze Drug Sweep. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office sent out deputies Tuesday to arrest about 27 people for the sale of illegal drugs. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says 15 individuals had been taken into custody. And the search…

Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections encourages voter registration

The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming election in November is October 11.

Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections encourages voter registration during National Voter RegistrationMacon-Bibb County Board of ElectionsMACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The third Tuesday of September is known as ‘National Voter Registration Day’, and the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is pushing for your vote. According to Mike Kaplan, Chairman for the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections, there has been an increase in voter…

City of Dublin appoints new Police Chief

Chief Moon has been with the Police Department since 1998, and brings over 30 years of experience.

Keith Moon appointed city of Dublin new Police ChiefNew Dublin Police ChiefDUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Dublin Police Department has a new Police Chief. Keith Moon was appointed to the position on September 15, after serving as Interim Police Chief since December 2021. Chief Moon has been with the Police Department since 1998, and brings over 30 years of experience. Since being…

Morning Business Report: U.S. Department of Defense researching artificial intelligence to track supply chain

Workers are returning to U.S. offices at the highest rate since the pandemic began. Offices are up 55% from 48% early 2020. Ford is adding to the gloomy outlook for the world economy. They claim to have had a billion dollars of extra costs to make cars. The U.S. Department of Defense is pushing its contractors to ensure none of…

UPDATE: Man hospitalized, 15-year-old boy in custody after Fort Valley shooting

UPDATE: Fort Valley Police Captain Marberry has provided some more information, as well as corrections to the previous release from Fort Valley Police concerning the shooting at Indian Oaks Apartments. Marberry says the victim is not a juvenile, but a 21-year-old man, and that the suspect behind the shooting is a 15-year-old juvenile male. FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A…

Macon Touchdown Club Players of Week 5

Mark Schlabach spoke at this week's Macon Touchdown Club's meeting.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Touchdown Club named three Players of the Week for Week 5. The Back of the Week is sophomore running back Nick Woodford from Northeast. Woodford rushed 27 times for 257 yards with four touchdowns and added four receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown during the Raiders’ 47-21 victory over ACE. The Lineman of…

Summertime heat returns this week

Mid 90s return to the forecast as high pressure continues to hang around for most of the week.

Well we knew that our taste of fall last week was too good to be true, and in typical Middle Georgia fashion, we will get a bit of Summer’s revenge this week. A strong ridge of high pressure will be settling in over the Great Plains and the southeast, resulting in highs in the mid 90s starting Tuesday. This will…

Monroe County deputies warn of TikTok challenge following auto theft arrest

A 14-year-old is facing theft and entering auto charges

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a TikTok challenge following the arrest of a 14-year-old for auto theft. Deputies were investigating two stolen vehicles in the Juliette area on Friday, September 16th and Saturday, September 17th. Deputies recovered both vehicles, and a 14-year is facing theft and entering auto charges. The Monroe County Sheriff’s…

Fort Valley woman killed, infant injured in crash along Hwy 96

The multiple vehicle crash happened on Highway 96 and Allendale Road.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Fort Valley woman is dead and an infant is in critical condition following a morning crash in Peach County. Georgia State Patrol responded to a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 96 and Allendale Road just before 11:00 Monday morning. According to GSP, a 17-year-old driver in a Toyota Camry failed to stop and rear…