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…
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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…
Severe storms possible Sunday into early Monday morning
This Sunday will be starting a bit stormy for parts of Middle Georgia as a warm front lifts north, bringing more cloud cover and humidity to the area. As we head into the afternoon we will see a round of…
Man faces 15 years for possessing wallet gun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – A Macon man with multiple violent felony convictions, pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a wallet gun, a type of firearm that can be easily concealed and must be registered. 52-year-old Johnny Carl Sandefur Jr., faces…
Hot Saturday, wet Sunday on deck for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hot and sunny conditions will stay with Middle Georgia Saturday before scattered storms move in Sunday afternoon. Tonight Skies will be clear across the region with temperatures reaching their valley for the week in the upper…
Cirrus Academy Charter School founder dies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cirrus Academy Charter School in Macon is announcing the passing of its founder Albert “Major” Rogers. According to a news release from the school, Rogers died on Friday, June 2nd, 2023. The school released the following…
Man shot in foot on Bartlett Street in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital. Around 6:30 Friday night, deputies say someone…
Perry Police Department offers 'Citizens Police Academy' to learn about public safety
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Residents of Houston County can learn how the Perry Police Department serves the community during its “Citizens Police Academy” beginning…
District Attorney's Office hopes to help more youth in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – District Attorney Anita Howard celebrated the 3rd Annual Changing the Face of Justice Day on Friday. She spoke about the progress in…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office rolling out new fleet for patrol
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out a new fleet, and deputies say the new cars are already boosting morale. The…
Bike Walk Macon looks to unify neighborhoods
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon is starting "Play Streets Macon." This allows neighbors to nominate their streets to be closed off to traffic for a…
2nd annual memorial pageant to honor local law enforcement
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pageant in support of law enforcement was so successful, a Middle Georgia community is holding it again. The second annual Miss MS16 Pageant is a non-profit event in memory of Crisp County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant…
Drier conditions to take over Middle Georgia ahead of the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Drier conditions as well as some wildfire haze will move into Middle Georgia following the passing of a cold front Thursday. Tonight Mostly clear conditions are likely overnight tonight following a weak cold front passage this…
Dodge County arrest leads to major drug bust
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies in Dodge County arrest a wanted man and end up making a major drug bust. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office says deputies spotted Michael Spires sitting in a vehicle in his driveaway around 3:15 Tuesday…
Perry Police Department awarded $1.5 million to improve public safety with technology
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The City of Perry is turning toward technology for preventing and solving crimes. And a big grant is helping the Perry Police Department reach its goals. Technology is the future of public safety for the city…
Macon LGBTQ+ community hosts second "Pride in Your Park" clean-up event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon Pride organization is celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride month by giving back to the community with its 2nd annual “Pride…
Local health department recognized for public health service
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb County Health Department is being recognized for good public health service. The department was named a Healthy People 2030 Champion. The…
Old Bibb Mill demolished, opens opportunities in East Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Old Bibb Mill was demolished Thursday, opening doors for economic opportunity in east Macon. The mill represents demolition number 536 in the…
New manufacturing facility to bring jobs to Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A new automotive parts manufacturing facility is on it's way to Dublin and is bringing plenty of job openings with it. According to a…
Man sentenced to 20 years for 2021 shooting incident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man has been sentenced to 20 years for an incident in 2021, in which he shot at law enforcement officers. According to…
More storms likely in Middle Georgia tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front from the north will elevate storm odds Thursday afternoon. Tonight Storm activity around the region has subsided, however plenty of cloud cover remains early. A lot of it will clear overnight, however…
31 organizations awarded $860,500 in grants to reduce crime in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is investing in alternatives to law enforcement as a long-term solution to violent…
Suspect takes Apple phones, watches in AT&T Store armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man who used a firearm to rob the AT&T Store located at 1530…
Lifeguard hiring event held to keep Macon pools open
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In order to open more pools around Macon-Bibb County this summer, there needs to be more lifeguards. That's why Aquatics Management held a…
Permanent fixtures add safety, comfort to Cotton Avenue Plaza
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Visitors and businesses in downtown Macon are enjoying the newest additions to Cotton Avenue Plaza. The renovated Plaza was first opened to the…
UPDATE: Man killed in accident on Hartley Bridge Road identified
(UPDATE: 5:45 p.m) - The driver killed in the accident on Hartley Bridge Road this morning has been identified. According to Deputy Coroner Luanne Stone, his…
Four arrested for drive-by shooting at Pendleton Homes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Four people have been arrested, three of which are teens, in connection to a drive-by shooting that took place at Pendleton Homes Monday afternoon.…
Dump truck hit by train
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County Deputies are investigating after a dump truck was struck by a train this morning. According to a post on the sheriff's office's social media…
Trucks stolen, money taken from Bolingbroke bank
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two incidents that happened early Tuesday morning. The first incident was reported by Michael's Asphalt Paving Company located…
Forest Ranger dies while monitoring Washington County fire
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Georgia Forestry Commission is mourning the loss of a colleague, who suffered a medical emergency on Sunday while monitoring a contained wildfire…
2 teens injured in Tindall Fields shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that sent two teens to the hospital. Deputies responded to the Tindall Fields Community around 8:45…
Children in Bibb County can receive free meals during summer break
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - School meals provide a valuable source of nutrition for children who experience food insecurity. In Bibb County, children can…
New Macon park honors local leader
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's a new park in Macon, and it's named after the late Frankie Everett Lewis. Macon-Bibb County chose to name the park in her honor…
Rain chances to escalate Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Additional moisture will move into Middle Georgia overnight, priming the region for some isolated storms Wednesday. Tonight Moisture will be moving into Middle Georgia from the southwest and northeast overnight, and that could bring an isolated…