Man shot in leg outside Hummingbird Stage and Taproom
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that took place in front of the Hummingbird Stage and Taproom early Monday morning.…
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Two arrested for AT&T robbery
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators with the assistance of Georgia State Patrol and Fulton County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in connection to last week's armed robbery…
Shooting at Eisenhower Parkway Chevron Gas Station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man was shot in the leg at the Chevron Gas Station on Eisenhower Parkway on Sunday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the…
Emery Hwy. Dollar General robbed
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. The suspect allegedly robbed the Dollar General, located at 2797…
Man shot in head in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head Saturday in the 300 block of Inverness Avenue and Galan Way. According…
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller proclaims June 19 'Juneteenth Observance Day'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb is kicking off a weekend full of Juneteenth events with an official Proclamation from the Mayor’s Office. The Proclamation was addressed to local groups Macon Black Culture and the Kwanzaa Cultural Access Center for organizing…
Macon man arrested after fatal I-75 collision, charged with vehicular homicide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is in custody in connection with a fatal traffic collision on I-75 southbound near the Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. off-ramp Friday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 40-year-old Rene Rolando Guox-cos was…
Scattered storms and highs in the 90s return for the weekend
We finally had a dry day across most of Middle Georgia, as the rain stayed to our south and west. Overnight, a few storms…
UPDATE: Missing Perry woman located safe
UPDATE: Perry Police say Megan Miller has been located and is safe. PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Police Department issued a plea on Friday for public assistance in locating a missing pregnant woman who is believed to be in…
Georgia bikers revving up for motorcycle safety on 'Ride to Work Day'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon bikers say they love the feeling of freedom they get from riding motorcycles. For Jason Trudell, Sales Associate for Harley Davidson of Macon, riding his bike is a form of therapy. “You’re open, you’re out…
Goodwill, Peach State Health Plans distribute free resources to Macon families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Goodwill, in partnership with Peach State Health Plans and other organizations, hosted an event Friday to distribute free resources to young families in the…
Juneteenth Parade to impact traffic flow in downtown Macon on Monday, June 19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Key downtown Macon roads will be temporarily closed for the inaugural Juneteenth Parade on Monday, June 19. The parade, which will start at 11 a.m. at the Tubman African American Museum, located at 310 Cherry Street,…
Granite rock quarry project moves forward in Crawford County
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A proposal for a granite rock quarry is moving forward in Crawford County. Residents have voiced concerns about plans that call for developing the quarry off Highway 80 in east Crawford County. According to an application…
Teen shot on Thomas Place in west Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating shooting that happened along Thomas Place, Friday morning. Deputies say they first responded to the 1100 block of Edna Place around 11:30am after receiving a call that the victim…
Bibb School Board approves $410.7M FY 2024 budget despite projected deficit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School Board approved a $410.7 million fiscal year 2024 budget on Thursday, presented by Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims, despite projected revenues coming in at $391.8 million. The decision follows three board work sessions,…
Man caught with cocaine, pills after running from deputies
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A man is in jail after trying to run away from deputies during a traffic stop on Wednesday. According to the Jones County Sheriff's Office, a deputy pulled over a vehicle on Highway 49 near the…
Warner Robins to open first homeless shelter later this year
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins has announced the location of its first homeless shelter. The shelter, purchased earlier this year, will be able to…
Fort Valley to celebrate freedom, diversity for Juneteenth holiday
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Fort Valley community is coming together to celebrate the emancipation of African Americans from slavery with its Juneteenth Celebration. The…
Hawkinsville to honor past, serve community in observance of Juneteenth
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the City of Hawkinsville, the Juneteenth holiday is an opportunity to learn from the past and bring people together.…
Macon man pleads guilty to armed robbery, assault on peace officer; sentenced to 40 years
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man who pleaded guilty to several charges on Thursday will spend at least the next 35 years in prison. The Houston County District Attorney's Office says 33-year-old Christopher Rodriguez pleaded guilty to charges…
UPDATE: Victim identified in Lower Thomaston Road crash
UPDATE: The 50-year-old man who died in the crash on Wednesday has been identified as Omar Fagon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A crash on Lower Thomaston Road Wednesday…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrests 30 people in "Operation Safe Harbor"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A reoccurring problem affecting several North Macon apartment communities involving vandalism, illegal drug usage, and criminal trespassing led the Bibb County…
Man arrested for burglary at Family Dollar on Emery Hwy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Early Wednesday, a man was arrested in connection to a commercial burglary at the Family Dollar on Emery Highway. The Bibb County…
Upgrades slated for South Peach Park in Fort Valley with the help of grant funds
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peach County is getting a big boost in funding to make more updates possible at South…
Macon200 announces anthem for Macon's Bicentennial Celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A song by a Macon artist will hold a special place in Macon’s history for celebrating the city’s residents, history and culture. “I Love My…
Warner Robins officials prioritize employee retention in $165 million 2024 budget plan
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - City officials in Warner Robins have prioritized increasing salaries and retaining employees in their proposed 2024 budget of $165 million, which…
Macon-Bibb seeks permanent closure of M&M store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County officials are seeking a court order to permanently shut down the M&M grocery store on Montpelier Avenue, citing an alarming level of…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 5-9
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 5 and Friday, June 9, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Teen sentenced to life for 2022 robbery spree
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A teen has been sentenced to life in prison in connection to a 2022 robbery spree involving 31 victims. According to a release from the office of District Attorney Anita Howard, 17-year-old Shavawn Coleman (who was,…
Grant money for law enforcement on its way to Baldwin County
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Grant money is on its way to Baldwin County. The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners has been awarded two grants from…
Macon-Bibb County files for permanent closure of M&M Grocery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County is asking the superior court to have M&M Grocery on Montpelier Avenue permanently closed due to the reemergence of conditions that threaten public safety, and for the store violations of conditions in a court…
Bibb County summer programs closing early due to severe weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The Bibb County School District will dismiss all summer programs early this Wednesday due to severe weather threats in the area. The following programs will be affected: All athletic programs have been canceled. Elementary school summer programming…
FedEx: Macon facility set to close later this year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A FedEx facility in Macon is set to close, according to an emailed statement from FedEx. The statement to 41NBC goes on to…
Severe storms, including very large hail possible Wednesday
Although we saw a few strong storms this afternoon across Middle Georgia, Wednesday will be our best chance of widespread severe storms for the area. Several rounds of storms will move through, starting during the early morning hours Wednesday. The…
Macon, Warner Robins titleholders prepare for Miss Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 90 women from across Georgia will take the stage and compete in the Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia Teen Scholarship Competition in…
Baldwin High School Marching Band to make national TV performance
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin High School Marching Band is set to perform on national television. The Baldwin County School District announced BHS Band of…
Bibb County School District exploring options to avert potential budget deficit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Board of Education is looking to the future of finances in the school district. As the Board prepares…
Macon-Bibb NAACP expresses concerns over probationer treatment in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Branch of the NAACP is bringing forward concerns about the treatment of probationers in Bibb County. The NAACP says it…
Macon to hold first Juneteenth parade next week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is preparing for its first ever Juneteenth parade. Macon Black Culture is hosting the parade, and it will showcase black-owned businesses and…
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis seeking re-election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff David Davis says there's more work left to do. That's why he's running for another term. The slogan for his campaign is…
Forsyth Farmer's Market relocates to better engage with community
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- A local farmers market in Forsyth has changed locations to help better showcase local growers, while supplying fresh produce. The Forsyth Farmers Market, originally located on North Jackson Street in Forsyth, has been bringing local grown produce and…
Two Bibb County deputies arrested after using exessive force on female inmate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office were arrested on Monday for battery and violation of oath by public…
Perry Police Department shares tips on how to protect yourself from scams
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –From dating apps and bill collectors, to private sellers on social media, scammers are looking for ways to get your private information. That’s why the Perry…
Roberta, Macon residents upset with proposed rock quarry
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in Bibb and Crawford Counties plan to bring concerns for a proposed rock quarry before a planning and zoning meeting. “This is our…
Dublin VA offers more services to women veterans
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin VA is offering additional services to women veterans in the community. Monday is National Women Veterans Recognition Day and according to the Dublin…
Monday morning crash leaves one dead in Peach County
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Monday morning, Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a 2 vehicle crash that left a man dead. According to the GSP, just…
Three arrested for bringing drugs into Washington State Prison
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Three men were arrested by the Washington County Sheriff's Office on Sunday for attempting to bring illegal drugs into Washington State Prison. WCSO…
Local Healthcare Providers give residents healthy living tips at the 41NBC Health and Senior Expo
CENTERVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- Residents in Middle Georgia were able go the Houston County Galleria on Saturday, to hear from local healthcare providers…
Man killed in Motorcycle accident
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A man is dead after a motorcycle accident Saturday. According to the Georgia State Patrol it happened after 7pm Saturday on Waco Mill Road at Boogaloo…
Macon man shot in leg
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A Macon man is in stable condition after being shot in the leg Friday. According to a press release from the Bibb Sheriff’s Office it happened on Friday in the 2700 block of Montpelier Avenue, just…