Bibb deputies need help identifying The Home Depot robber
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man deputies say pulled a gun and stole several items from The Home Depot…
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Heat, humidity, and scattered storms continue this week
We have been stuck in a familiar weather pattern the past few days with warm weather and afternoon storms. Tomorrow will be no different as we see…
Two women arrested after car chase with gunfire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two women were arrested after a verbal argument turned into a violent car chase in Bibb County. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office posted about…
GBI releases more information about shooting of Crisp County deputy
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a Crisp County deputy who died in the line of duty early Wednesday morning. According to a GBI news release, the deputy has been identified as…
Fatal Crash in Washington County leads to GSP investigation
UPDATE: The Georgia State Patrol has released more information on the fatal crash in Washington County. According to the GSP's report, troopers responded to a 2-vehicle crash…
More scattered storms likely Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Widespread scattered storms are likely around Middle Georgia for a 3rd straight afternoon. Today Another typical summer afternoon awaits Middle Georgia as partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s stick…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in Crisp County Deputy shooting
UPDATE: Information about the suspect has been made available through a booking report from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. 25-Year-old Croshawn Cross was arrested in connection to this incident.…
Man dead after drive by shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old Macon man is dead after being shot while walking down the street in Warner Robins. According to a press release, 19-year-old Ormand Humphrey…
Locals, visitors celebrate 'Sparks Over the Park' in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Locals and visitors spent Tuesday gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July with Sparks Over the Park at Lake Tobesofkee. Macon resident…
Francar's restaurant back open after briefly closing earlier this year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An iconic restaurant in the Mercer University community is still open after briefly closing its doors earlier this year. Francar’s Buffalo Wings closed for 17 days in March due to staffing shortages and low sales caused…
Teen drivers reminded to not drive distracted or impaired during summer months
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Learning how to drive is a rite of passage that can be exciting for any teen driver, but while driving…
Georgia College & State University hires new Chief Diversity Officer
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia College & State University has hired a new chief diversity officer. GCSU says Dr. Michael Snowden started in his position as…
Telfair County Sheriff's Office seizes guns and drugs
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Telfair County Sheriff's Office made a post on social media on Monday concerning several drugs and guns that were seized. According to the…
Discover Middle Georgia: Our local birds and birdwatching
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Colorful, musical, and everywhere you look, you can’t go far outside without seeing one of the members of nature’s choir: birds. We spoke with…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 26-30
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 26 and Friday, June 30, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Heat and scattered storms return for Independence Day
It was another stormy day for parts of Middle Georgia, with most of us seeing some calm weather for the evening. The 4th of July will be…
Preparations underway for Lake Tobesofkee's 'Sparks Over the Park' Independence Day Celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you’re planning on going to Lake Tobesofkee this Fourth of July, you can expect to find food, fun and…
Local shelter urges pet protection this Independence Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, All About Animals shelter in Macon is urging local pet owners to ensure the safety of their…
New Special Agent in Charge for GBI's Middle Georgia Task Force
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- GBI's Middle Georgia Gang Task Force has a new Special Agent in Charge (SAC). Klay Kilcrease will now be responsible for the supervision of staff within this unit, which conducts investigations into criminal street gangs, drugs…
Hundreds from across Georgia attend unity service to support Temple Beth Israel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temple Beth Israel received an outpouring of support Sunday in the wake of an antisemitic rally that took place in…
Discover Middle Georgia: Dauset Trails Nature Center
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- In the late 1970s Hampton Daughtry and D.P. Settle joined forces to set aside a nearly 1,800 acre piece of property to help kids get…
Person shot in drug deal turned armed robbery in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A person was shot in a marijuana deal turned into an armed robbery in Perry late Sunday night. The Perry Police Department…
Typical summer conditions to begin the week of the Fourth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A summer pattern with near average temperatures is likely throughout the first week of July. Today Partly cloudy skies will be with Middle Georgia most of the day before storms fire up late in the afternoon.…
Man fatally shot on Daffodil Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being shot on Daffodil Street. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office it happened in the 400 block just after 06:30 p.m. Saturday. When deputies arrived they found…
Warner Robins man shot
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to a police report Warner Robins officers responded to a shooting early Saturday morning. The 27-year-old male victim was being treated at the Houston Medical Center after being shot in the abdomen in what…
Warner Robins home invasion results in shooting, police searching for suspect
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A home invasion Friday night left one person hospitalized, and Warner Robins Police are now looking for a suspect. According to WRPD news release, the home invasion happened around 8:30 at Lake Vista Apartments on…
Hot and hazy weekend ahead for Middle Georgia.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heat indexes well into the triple digits and wildfire smoke from Canada will stick with Middle Georgia for the holiday weekend. Tonight Partly cloudy skies will hang around Middle Georgia along with the possibility for some…
GBI investigation into missing Laurens County man leads to 2 arrests
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested two Laurens County residents in connection with the disappearance of James Douglas…
Stay safe, stay sober and stay with a buddy if you're hitting the water this 4th of July
MACON (41NBC/WMGT) - If you’re headed to the lake for the 4th of July weekend, it’s important to…
Macon-Bibb first responders host Public Safety Day to teach kids emergency preparedness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kids from Macon’s Union Baptist Church got a chance to learn about how first responders handle emergencies during Macon-Bibb County’s…
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park seeks volunteers for exploration after land donation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ocmulgee Mounds National Park is set to expand its boundaries following a recent land donation. Park leaders say the expansion will allow the park to delve deeper into the history of Native American life in Middle…
11th annual Unity Retreat in Fort Valley empowers youth to combat violence
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 11th Annual Unity Retreat, an initiative aimed at empowering youth and curbing violence, was held at the Camp…
Stanley Stewart announces run for Macon-Bibb District 3 Commissioner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Stanley Stewart has officially launched his campaign for the District 3 Commission seat in Macon-Bibb County. He says he's seeking to drive…
Fort Valley opens cooling station to help residents beat the heat
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With heat indices soaring, the city of Fort Valley is offering relief for residents looking to escape the weather. Starting Saturday, July 1, through Wednesday, July 5, the Fort Valley Fire Department Station 1 will…
MWA releases 2023 Consumer Confidence Report
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Water Authority (MWA), which was recently recognized for producing the Best Tasting Drinking Water in Georgia, says it's reinforcing its reputation for excellence. An MWA news release says its 2023 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)…
Doctors urge drivers to never leave a loved one in a hot car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High temperatures and high humidity make for dangerous conditions--especially inside of a car. According to Director of Clinical Practice…
New and expecting mothers receive free diapers during Peach State Health Plan's 'Pamper Party'
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peach State Health Plan is providing new and expecting mothers with necessary supplies and resources to care for their…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department shares fireworks safety reminders ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Middle Georgia residents prepare for Fourth of July festivities, the Macon-Bibb Fire Department is urging caution to prevent holiday celebrations from becoming emergencies. Fire Chief Shane Edwards and Georgia State Fire Marshal Craig Landolt shared…
STEM event at Bloomfield Library launches watermelons, student interest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon's Bloomfield Library wasn't just all about books on Thursday. The library launched a STEM event that had watermelons flying high. The event featured…
DISCOVER MIDDLE GEORGIA: Go Fish Education Center
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- At the Go Fish Education Center in Perry, we learn that Georgia features many bodies of water and…
High temperatures to inch towards triple digits on Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The heat only increases for Middle Georgia heading towards the weekend. Tonight Skies will reman clear around Middle Georgia with winds shifting more towards the southeast at around 5 mph. Low temperatures will be in the…
Korean automotive supplier to bring 80 new jobs to Macon in 2024
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Boogook Industries, a Korean automotive supplier that specializes in fluid containers for vehicles, has announced plans to bring 80 new…
Experts explain how to stay safe as Middle Georgia braces for 100-degree temperatures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Temperatures are expected to be higher than 100 degrees in Middle Georgia this weekend, and local officials and health experts are urging residents to be cautious.…
Discover Middle Georgia: Why native plants are important
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Nestled in Perry, Flat Creek Natives Nursery lies tucked away specializing in plants native to Georgia’s Coastal Plain-- the region that takes up more…
Piedmont makes charitable donations to Macon Volunteer Clinic and Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Piedmont's Community Benefit Program has made charitable donations to 21 community clinics, totaling to $200,000 -- including…
Milledgeville receives grant funding for housing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Milledgeville will be receiving grant funding to improve affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity of Milledgeville is getting a $600,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Community…
Armed Robbery at Family Dollar on Jefferson Rd
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Family Dollar on Jefferson Road. According to the BCSO,…
Korean Automotive supplier opening first U.S. facility in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Korean automotive supplier is launching its first location in the U.S., right here in Macon. Boogook Georgia, which specializes in fluid-carrying systems for vehicles announced that they'll be redeveloping an existing building location already in…
Thomaston Rd Circle K robbed
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. A man entered the Circle K located at 5602 Thomaston…
Otis Redding to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The King of Soul is getting his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Otis Redding has been posthumously…