DNR locates body of 12-year old who drowned in Lake Sinclair
The search for a boy who drowned in Lake Sinclair came to an end Monday.
Perry’s Food Truck Friday returns for 2021 season
Perry’s Food Truck Friday is back for the 2021 season.
Macon-Bibb dedicates portion of road to local veteran
A special ceremony was held this week to honor the life of Horace Johnson Jr., a local Vietnam War veteran.
Pet shelters offer tips for new pet owners as they head back to work
Animal shelters saw an influx of pet adoptions at the beginning of the pandemic, but now that people are returning back to work, we wanted to find out if shelters are seeing those pets get returned.
Downtown Macon welcoming new and old businesses
Over the past several years, downtown Macon has filled much of its storefronts.
UPDATE: Sandersville police identify two more suspects in Waffle House shooting
UPDATE 5/13: The Sandersville Police Department have identified two more suspects in the Waffle House shooting on Mother’s Day. The suspects have been identified as Terrance Oliver, AKA “T-Black” and Jayterrious Sanders. If you have any information or know where either man is, call Capt. Parker at 478-232-2628, Investigator Pettit at 478-357-1720, or Sandersville Police Department at 478-552-3121. ————————————————————————————————— UPDATE…
Macon-Bibb looking for lifeguards for summer
There are only two weeks until Memorial Day weekend, and that means pools and beaches in Macon-Bibb are searching for lifeguards.
It’s the Law: Georgia hate crimes law
Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney J Davis from James W. Davis and Associates joins 41NBC’s Shelby Coates for our weekly segment “It’s the Law.” Davis explains the elements of Georgia’s new hate crimes law as prosecutors in Fulton County announce they plan to use it for the first time. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis filed notice that she intends…
UPDATE: Arrest made in accident that injured 10-year-old bike rider
A Warner Robins woman was arrested Thursday in connection to an accident that sent a 10-year-old boy to the hospital on May 1.
UPDATE: 1 arrested, 1 wanted following Wednesday shooting that sent teen to hospital
A man is now in custody following a shooting Wednesday that sent a teenager to the hospital.
Warner Robins Independence Day celebration is back, headliner announced
The Warner Robins Independence Day celebration is back after being cancelled last year due to Covid-19.
GMC holds annual Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony
May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day across the nation—a day to honor those who’ve fallen while serving as a member of law enforcement.
Colonial Pipeline initiates restart of pipeline operations
Colonial Pipeline initiated the restart of pipeline operations at around 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Man wanted for criminal attempt to commit murder following May 5 shooting
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators say a man is wanted for criminal attempt to commit murder following a shooting that happened on Wednesday, May 5.
Deputies need help identifying person of interest in shooting outside restaurant
Bibb County deputies need help identifying a person of interest in a shooting that happened outside Glory Days Grill in north Macon Sunday afternoon.
Medical Segment: The importance of National Women’s Health Week
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — May 10th – 16th is National Women’s Health Week. According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, this year’s theme is “Ending the Epidemic and Elevating Women’s Health.” Dr. Monique Davis-Smith, with Atrium Health Navicent, joined 41NBC News at Daybreak to share why it’s so important for women to stick to their doctors’…
FVSU hosts Covid-19 drive-thru vaccine clinic
Fort Valley State University has been administering vaccines to students and staff since March.
Interfor expanding Perry sawmill
Governor Kemp announced Monday that Interfor would invest $30 million to expand its Perry sawmill.
Alligator spotted in Perry’s Rozar Park, city officials working to relocate it
A fisherman recently spotted an alligator in the pond at Rozar Park, and city officials want to make sure you stay safe until it can be relocated.
Cool and rainy Wednesday
Rain and storms have moved into Middle Georgia this evening, bringing heavy rain to parts of the area. As the line has stalled over Middle Georgia, we could see some areas of Middle Georgia could see over 3″ of rain over just a period of a few hours. If it wasn’t enough that we are seeing heavy rain now, more…
Tamron Hall, Purple Leash Project want more pet-friendly domestic violence shelters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former NBC Today Show anchor and talk show host Tamron Hall is teaming up with The Purple Leash Project to help fight domestic violence. According to The Purple Leash Project, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience some form of domestic abuse in their lifetime. And many victims delay leaving their abuser…
It’s the Law: Facebook suspensions
Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney J Davis from James W. Davis and Associates joins 41NBC’s Shelby Coates for our weekly segment “It’s the Law.” Facebook’s oversight board is upholding former President Trump’s social media suspension, citing that his posts “severely violated” the content standards of Facebook and Instagram. J Davis explains if social media companies have the legal right to…
Teen arrested, accused of burglarizing 5 businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 17-year old is in jail and faces five counts of felony commercial burglary charges. Davonte Trevon Finney of Macon was arrested by the Sheriff’s Response Team and Bibb Sheriff’s Property Investigators for those burglaries, which investigators say happened at Macon Gun & Pawn, the Old South Pawn, a Marathon Gas Station, a CVS Pharmacy, and the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 3-7
Here are Middle Georgia’s food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 3 and Friday, May 7, 2021.