GBI investigating suicide of former Gray Mayor Stephen Tingen
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- The GBI is investigating the death of the former Mayor of Gray, Stephen Tingen. According to Monroe County Sheriff Brad Freeman, the Sheriff's Office asked…
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More hot and humid weather Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The summer pattern continues for Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon. Today Following a mostly cloudy morning the sun will begin to take over more around lunchtime. Temperatures will rise into the mid to upper…
Person struck by vehicle on Russell Parkway
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A victim who was struck by a vehicle this morning on Russell Parkway in Warner Robins is now being transported to Atrium Health Navicent…
UPDATE: Watson Blvd./GA Hwy. 247 intersection closed until next week after train collision
UPDATE (9:52 p.m.) - According to the Warner Robins Police Department, Norfolk Southern says it will not have the railroad crossing repaired until May…
Scattered storms possible Thursday with highs in the 80s
It was a warm and pleasant day across Middle Georgia with just a few isolated showers popping up this afternoon. A cold front stalled over our…
Macon Violence Prevention funds Next Level Community Development Center for youth programs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) is fostering positive change in the community by providing a $90,000 grant to Next Level Community Development Center, an…
Middle Georgia State University confers first doctoral degrees during spring 2023 commencement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Middle Georgia State University walked across the stage Wednesday to receive their degrees as part of spring commencement…
New E-11A BACN aircraft at Robins Air Force Base enhances military defense communications
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The arrival of the E-11A Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) aircraft marks a new mission at Robins Air…
Therapy dogs visit nurses at Atrium Health Navicent to reduce stress, boost morale
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As hospitals across the country celebrate National Nurses Week, nurses at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon got a visit…
Perry's 3rd Annual Art in the Park festival showcases Middle Georgia talent this weekend
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 3rd annual Perry Art in the Park festival returns to Heritage Oaks Park in Perry this Saturday,…
Baldwin man arrested after stalking and shooting a woman
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 22-year-old Baldwin County man has been arrested after stalking and shooting a woman at an apartment off Highway 49. According to a…
UPDATE: Man shot at Fort Valley party dies in hospital
UPDATE: Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks says the victim from Saturday's shooting has died. Rooks confirms 27-year-old Vintavious Sanders of Warner Robins died Monday afternoon at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. ------ FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was…
UPDATE: Man arrested for Paul Street Murder
UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators have arrested 34-year-old Brandon Johnson in connection to this death investigation, It was reported that Harold and Johnson were involved in a disagreement when Johnson pulled out a gun and shot Harrell. Johnson was…
Wednesday brings a slight cool down, more scattered storms
We got the full summertime treatment across Middle Georgia this afternoon, as highs warmed to the 90s and strong storms popped up. A few storms had gusty winds and hail, as well as frequent lightning. Overnight a weak cold front…
Dublin man dies after being found shot on Kingsby Street, GBI investigating
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 26-year-old Dublin man died after being found with a gunshot wound on Kingsby Street on Tuesday, and the Georgia…
3D printed yearbooks bring joy to visually impaired students at Georgia Academy for the Blind
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University's School of Engineering has once again provided graduating seniors at Georgia Academy for the Blind (GAB) with unique 3D…
Mother's Day spending expected to reach $30 billion, florists in Middle Georgia ready for demand
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Mother's Day approaches, Middle Georgia florists are preparing for a busy weekend with the National Retail Federation predicting more than $30 billion to be spent on gifts for moms this year. Flowers and greeting cards…
Atrium Health Navicent's 'Bridge to Success' program helps students start careers in healthcare
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent's "Bridge to Success" program is now offering recent high school graduates in Middle Georgia the…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners tour new amphitheater at Macon Mall as construction continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Construction crews are making headway on the new Macon amphitheater and revitalization project at the Macon Mall. Macon-Bibb Commissioners and county…
Man arrested in connection to death on Log Cabin Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man has been arrested in connection to the death of 28-year-old Kaneza Rikial Owens. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office,…
Oldest living WWII nurse passes away at 108
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The oldest living WWII nurse has passed away, the Dublin VA medical center wrote on the loss, saying that she was a treasured part…
Highs in the 90s expected Tuesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It will feel like summer outside with temperatures climbing into the 90s this afternoon. Today Partly cloudy skies will be with Middle Georgia again throughout the day today. As the sun takes over more in the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 1-5
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, May 1…
East Dublin man arrested, charged with murder of Warner Robins woman
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 26-year-old man from East Dublin has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses in connection with the death of 22-year-old Ericia…
15-year-old shot in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 15-year-old was shot Monday night. According to a press release deputies responded to the 500 block of…
Mary Persons High School placed on lock down after shooting threat
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Mary Persons High School and other buildings in the area, were placed on lock down after a threat was called in Monday afternoon. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, it received a phone call around 3:45…
WRPD: Man dies after being stabbed with scissors during domestic dispute
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after being stabbed with scissors during a domestic dispute Monday. That's according to a Warner Robins Police…
2 hospitalized after Monday shooting in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people are hospitalized after being shot Monday night in Warner Robins. That's according to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, which…
Summerlike weather sticks around this week with heat and a few storms
Summer weather was in full force across Middle Georgia this afternoon as highs warmed into the upper 80s and even 90s. A few areas also saw isolated thunderstorms, but most of us just saw a few clouds by the afternoon.…
Macon-Bibb firefighters receive promotions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb firefighters were promoted in a ceremony at the fire headquarters on Monday. Eight firefighters were promoted to lieutenant and seven became sergeants, surrounded by their…
Visit Macon celebrates National Tourism Week with updated Tour Macon app, social media contest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Visit Macon is celebrating National Tourism Week by encouraging people to explore the city and its attractions. The organization has updated its Tour Macon app, which…
LightShine Promotions, Dominion Agency aim to revive traditional gospel music in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - "Quartet Classic," a men's gospel quartet, performed classic songs Friday night at United Community Church in Macon. The concert, presented by LightShine Promotions and…
Man wanted for mail theft in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for a man wanted for theft after he was seen stealing an envelope from the front porch of a home on East Imperial Circle. According to a release…
Hot weather continues to begin the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see above average temperatures Monday afternoon. Today Partly cloudy skies will hang with Middle Georgia throughout the daylight hours today. Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 80s around the region. The…
Man shot in Bloomfield
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in critical but stable condition after being shot Sunday. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at the intersection of Bloomfield Road at Chambers…
Woman hit and killed by a car on Shurling Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Shurling drive Sunday. According to a release from the Bibb County…
Byron gears up for Battle of Byron Festival's return after 8 years
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After eight years, the Battle of Byron Festival is set to return to State Route 49 on Saturday. The festival will showcase more than…
Macon Transit Authority unveils selections for bus shelter 'Transporting Art' contest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Transit Authority (MTA) is using a $17,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia's Downtown Challenge 2.0…
Macon organizations offer free mental health services during National Mental Health Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — May marks National Mental Health Awareness Month, and organizations in Macon are stepping up to provide no-cost mental health services for residents who cannot afford them. Macon Mental Health Matters offers therapy, counseling and conflict resolution…
Bibb County school nutrition employees honored for dedication to students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County school nutrition employees were celebrated Friday for their commitment and hard work in feeding students across the district.…
Heat and humidity rising over the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A summerlike pattern will begin to take over the Peach State this weekend and into next week. Tonight Mostly cloudy skies will stick with Middle Georgia…
Planet Fitness offers free summer pass for teens in Middle Georgia, chance to win scholarships and grants
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Planet Fitness is offering free summer passes for high school students aged 14 to 19 in Middle Georgia, providing a chance for them to win money for their schools, as well as scholarships. The nationwide program…
Forsyth thrift store to celebrate one-year anniversary with community yard sale Saturday
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nikkit's Thrift and Treasures, a thrift store in Forsyth, will mark its one-year anniversary with a community yard sale event on Saturday. The store, located on Tift College Drive, has been dedicated to providing affordable items…
Fort Valley man pleads guilty to multi-state dog fighting and drug conspiracy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Fort Valley man has pleaded guilty to crimes connected to a multi-state dog fighting and drug conspiracy that took place from May of 2019 until February of 2020. According to a release from the Department…
Old Clinton War Days returns to Gray this weekend
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- The Old Clinton Historical Society is inviting residents to come to the Old Clinton Historical this weekend to step back in time where re-enactors from the South and elsewhere will recreate two Civil War battles that took place…
Man wanted in connection to fatal shooting on Log Cabin Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect considered to be armed and dangerous in connection to a deadly…
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades rate Middle Georgia hospitals on patient safety practices
MACON- Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades have been issued for Middle Georgia hospitals. The complete list of graded hospitals in…
Centerville's British Pantry hosts 'Right Royal' tea party for new monarch's coronation
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the first time in more than 70 years, a new monarch is being…
Warner Robins residents gather at City Hall to pray for youth, military and families on National Day of Prayer
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community members in Warner Robins gathered at City Hall to participate in the National Day of Prayer, praying for the youth, military, and families…
Bibb County valedictorians, salutatorians receive scholarships to support college education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County's valedictorians and salutatorians were awarded scholarships on Thursday to recognize their academic achievements and support their future college education. Local attorney Mahdi Abdur-Rahman…