Deadlines approaching to ship gifts in time for Christmas

Macon's Post Master says you should keep shipping deadlines in mind to ensure your gifts arrive on time.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The clock is ticking until Christmas Day, and sending your last minute gifts can’t wait. Macon Post Master, Charles Delae, says his staff is ready to send your goods on their way. “There should be no issues this year,” he said. “We’ve had issues in the past, but this year we’ve put contingencies in place to…

Robins Air Force Base hosts ‘Holiday Gate Blitz’ send off

Colonel Duarte says the last two years were tough, and they wanted to remind people there's HOPE.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Members of Team Robins got a special send off while leaving the base to celebrate the holidays with loved ones. Robins leadership and the Integrated Resilience and Prevention office held a ‘Holiday Gate Blitz’ Friday. There was cheering, music, and motivational signs that read Honk for HOPE, which stands for Help is available, Opportunities exist, People…

‘Drive Sober Get Pulled Over’ to resume for holidays

The Governor's Office of Highway Safety, Georgia State Patrol and other agencies began their annual 'Drive Sober Get Pulled Over' campaign Tuesday.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, Georgia State Patrol and other agencies began their annual ‘Drive Sober Get Pulled Over’ campaign Tuesday. The program reminds drivers to never drink and drive ahead of the Christmas and New Year’s Eve holidays. Allen Poole, Director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, says if alcohol is involved…

Macon Rec. Center holds annual Christmas luncheon for senior citizens

The luncheon provided a variety of foods, bingo, and live entertainment.

MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- The Frank Johnson Recreation Center held its 18th annual senior citizens Christmas luncheon. Melvin Flowers began the tradition to show his appreciation for senior citizens.  “They get lonely and they need something to do they need attention and this is something, we going to be seniors one day , they look forward to it and I do…

Judge dismisses petition against Fort Valley mayor-elect Jeffery Lundy

Jeffery Lundy was sworn in Friday after a hearing declared he is eligible to be mayor.

Jeffery Lundy being sworn in as Mayor of Fort ValleyFORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jeffery Lundy was sworn in Friday after a hearing declared he is eligible to be mayor. A petition was brought against Lundy, arguing that Lundy is ineligible to be mayor, stating that Lundy lives outside of the city limits of Fort Valley. Judge Jimmy Brown ruled…

Dublin gets first ABA Therapy Center to help children with autism

The center was established to help families who have autistic children.

Dublin gets first ABA Therapy CenterABA Therapy DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There’s a new Applied Behavioral Analysis program in Dublin. The center was established to help families who have autistic children. The Essential Pieces ABA Therapy Center is currently serving five children, but 15 are on the waiting list due to lack of staff at the center. “We’re an actual…

Family Dollar in Macon robbed at gunpoint

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a man entered the store with a gun, and demanded money from the clerk.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place on Friday night. It happened just after 9:00 p.m. at the Family Dollar on Shurling Drive. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a man entered the store with a gun, and demanded money from the clerk. After getting cash, he ran out of…

Macon man hit, killed while crossing Gray Highway Friday night

A Macon man was killed Friday night while walking across Gray Highway.

It happened just after 7:30 near the highway’s intersection with Sanford Drive, according to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release. The victim, 63-year-old Broderick Jerome Linder was taken to Atrium Health Navicent, The Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The vehicle, a Chevy Equinox driven by a 22-year-old Gray woman, was traveling south on Gray Highway. The incident…

More rain is on the way this weekend

Tonight Cloudy skies will stick around Middle GA as temperatures fall into the low 60s and upper 50s. A few isolated showers will be possible throughout the overnight hours. Winds will predominantly blow from the south-southeast at about 5 mph. Tomorrow The clouds will go nowhere as Saturday begins, but winds from the south-southwest at 7-12 mph will keep things…

Firehouse Subs in Macon collecting funds for tornado victims

Each Macon location has a box where you can make a donation.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Firehouse Subs locations in Macon are collecting money to help those impacted by last weekends deadly tornado. The tornado impacted people in Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi and Illinois. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross so far. Now, with the help of Macon, they’re hoping to collect even more money….

Armed Robbery at Crawford County Dollar General; suspect unidentified

ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Thursday morning, an armed robbery took place in Crawford County that has led the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office on an investigation to find the suspect behind the incident. According to a press release from the CCSO, a call came in concerning an armed robbery at the Dollar General on Marshall Mill Road around 9:30 a.m. When…

Man wanted for forgery after faking identity and cashing counterfeit checks

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is wanted for forgery after assuming the identity of an account holder at a bank and cashing several counterfeit checks. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office sent out a press release saying that they’re asking for the public’s help in finding the man behind this incident, which took place on September 20th, 2021, at the…

Attempted bank robbery in Warner Robins leads to arrest in Walmart

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An attempted armed robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank on Watson Blvd. led to an arrest at Walmart on Thursday morning, December 16, 2021. According to a media release from the Warner Robins Police Department, a woman wearing a Halloween mask resembling a robot entered the Wells Fargo Bank at around 11:31 a.m. making the…

The 12 Days of ‘Catmas’

41NBC presents 12 adoptable cats from the Bibb County Animal Shelter

(41NBC/WMGT) — Looking to gain a furry friend this Holiday season? 41NBC is bringing you 12 different adoptable cats from the Bibb County Animal Shelter that are looking for a forever home. We will be posting new cats daily counting towards Christmas, so check back with us to see what new friend we’re featuring each day. In the 12 Days…

Rain chances return Friday with warmer temps

After a chilly day in Middle Georgia we are seeing pretty stagnant temps tonight thanks to dense fog and cloud cover. Fog will continue to hang around into early Friday, finally subsiding through the late morning. Highs will be warming into the 70s even with mostly cloudy skies. Scattered showers will be possible, especially during the evening as a cold…

Macon home hit by 30 rounds of gunfire overnight

Fred Hodges and and his 90 year old mother were inside the house when it happened.

MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- A Macon home was hit by 30 rounds of gunfire just after midnight on Thursday. Fred Hodges and and his 90 year old mother were inside the house when it happened. Hodges thinks that it’s a case of confusion. He said they’ve lived there for 64 years and have never had a problem. Hodges told us he reached…

Demaryius Thomas’ funeral scheduled for Saturday in Laurens County

Funeral services for Laurens County native and former NFL star Demaryius Thomas are set for Saturday at West Laurens High School.

MGNDUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Funeral services for Laurens County native and former NFL star Demaryius Thomas are set for Saturday at West Laurens High School. Thomas, who died this week at his home in Roswell, attended West Laurens before playing college football at Georgia Tech. He then spent 10 seasons in the NFL, most of which were played with the…

Macon-Bibb Fire Department investigating 4 fires within 24 hours

The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is determining whether or not the fires were set intentionally. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is investigating four different fires that happened within 24 hours of each other. All four fires took place within a half-mile radius of Eisenhower Parkway. According to a statement from the fire department, the first three fires happened on December 14th. At around 6:10 p.m. they responded to a structure fire call at…

Three arrested on drug, theft charges after 160 items found

Investigators then searched the property of the home and found a stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle, two utility trailers, four wheelers, and more tools.

DANVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Twiggs County Investigators arrested three men after a search warrant turned up drugs and stolen items. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office says investigators were searching a home at 6337 US GA HWY 358 in Danville on Wednesday, for stolen items from a local Dollar General store. During a search of inside the home, they found methamphetamine and drug…

Temps warming with a few showers Thursday

Clouds have been moving in across Middle Georgia for much of the evening, keeping overnight temperatures warmer than normal. As the winds shift overnight, humidity will also start increasing as will our rain chances. While spotty showers are possible through the day Thursday and Friday, we are not expecting thunderstorms. Highs through the afternoon will be warming into the 70s,…

U-Haul stolen from Macon parking lot, fourth incident this year

"As a mom of young children those little momentums that you save, and achievements of your children... I'm not going to have that, so that's horrible."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office reports another stolen U-Haul. This adds to three other cases from Bibb County this year. The victims are a family moving from Florida to Alabama. Kathleen Carney and her family was traveling Monday night, when they stopped at the Macon Marriott on Coliseum Drive to rest. An incident report shows the family…

Milledgeville, Baldwin County residents express concerns over increase in violence

"I'm at the park walking and I want to feel safe when I walk, I don't want to have to worry about if I'm going to have to duck, duck and dodge."

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Residents of Milledgeville and Baldwin County are concerned over the increase in violence. In news conference held on Tuesday, city and county leaders came together to tackle the problem. We spoke with several residents on and off camera Wednesday, on what they thinks needs to be done. They agree with the Mayor about addressing the issue. “I believe…

Christmas tours back in person at the Old Governor’s Mansion

The tours showcase the history that once took place at the mansion. Tours last an hour, and there's more to see this year.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/MWGT)— The Old Governor’s Mansion in Milledgeville is all decked out in Christmas decorations. It’s welcoming back the community for in-person Christmas tours this year, after last years tours were held virtually. The tours showcase the history that once took place at the mansion. Tours last an hour, and there’s more to see this year. Matt Davis, Director of…

Achieve Academy’s Christmas Market teaches students life skills

Achieve Academy's Christmas Market is the culmination of a six week project called 'Bored to Box.'

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Achieve Academy hosted its Christmas Market Wednesday. While it might look like a regular school fundraiser, it’s actually a way for the school to teach students about entrepreneurship. Tara Pvel, director and founder of Achieve Academy, says the market is the culmination of a six week project called ‘Bored to Box.’ She says the project helps…