12-year-old hospitalized after Monday shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that sent a 12-year-old boy to the hospital on Monday. According to a sheriff's office news release, the…
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EMA officials urge preparedness as Hurricane Idalia approaches Georgia
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hurricane Idalia is set to make landfall in Georgia on Wednesday, and areas in Middle Georgia are bracing for high speed winds and…
One arrested, one injured in Cordele shooting
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –One man is in the hospital, another is in jail after a fight leads to a shooting in Cordele. The Cordele Police Department says officers were called to Crisp Regional Hospital around 12:30 a.m. on Monday, in…
Macon-Bibb EMA Director: Stay informed as Idalia approaches
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Middle Georgia prepares for Hurricane Idalia, the Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency Director has two words: “It’s coming,” Spencer Hawkins said. Hawkins says…
Living Tree raising money to expand support for Middle Georgia women
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Living Tree, a lifeline for women struggling with addiction and domestic violence since 2017, is raising money to open a…
Fire alarm at Weaver Middle School leads to evacuation, at least one student treated for overheating
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fire alarm led to the evacuation of Weaver Middle School Tuesday, and at least one…
Macon Mental Health Matters gets new logo
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Mental Health Matters initiative is rebranding itself with a new logo. The public had the chance to see the new design during a news conference Tuesday morning. Project Manager Andrea Cooke of Southern Center…
1 dead, 1 injured in Bleckley County crash
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bleckley County crash leaves one man dead and another man airlifted to the hospital. According to the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office, the crash…
Governor Kemp issues State of Emergency in preparation for Hurricane Idalia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Governor Brian Kemp has issued a State of Emergency order for all of Georgia in preparation for Hurricane Idalia. Currently, the storm system is expected to move through the state Wednesday. Governor Kemp's statement says the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 18-25
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, August 21 and Friday, August 25, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Preparing for the impacts of Idalia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hurricane Idalia is barreling its way towards Florida and Southern Georgia, and parts of Middle Georgia will see more impacts from the storm than others. Today…
Scattered storms return Tuesday, Idalia impacts the area Wednesday
It was another warm day in Middle Georgia with a few pop-up storms this afternoon. Overnight we continue to see a few storms, but we should…
Rabbi Elizabeth Bahar responds to anti-Semitic flyers found in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating anti-Semitic flyers that were distributed in the Beall’s Hill and Spring Street neighborhoods in Macon.…
Macon Civil Rights advocate reflects on 60th anniversary of March on Washington
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the nation marked the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington on Monday, Dr. Chester Fontenot, Jr., a lifelong…
3 arrested in connection to Forsyth entering autos, burglary spree
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Forsyth Police Department makes three arrests in connection ten car break-ins and two burglaries. Jayleen Chambliss, Shakeem Grant and O'Hagee Wilkins…
Sheriff suspends alcohol licenses of two downtown Macon lounges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff David Davis is suspending the alcohol licenses of two downtown Macon lounges. Sheriff Davis served the letters on August 22nd…
Macon chase ends with two arrested for entering autos
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A deputy chase in Bibb County ends with a couple arrested and facing charges for breaking into vehicles. Deputies arrested Charles Hodges Jr.…
UPDATE: Deputies investigate stabbing, fatal fire at Monroe County home
UPDATE: The name of the deceased person in connection to incident this morning is Alphonse J. Lambrecht. He was 59 years old. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Deputies responded to a stabbing call at a home on Charles Place just before…
More heat; a few storms for Middle Georgia Monday afternoon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hot conditions carry into the new week from the weekend, and a stalled out front will initiate some isolated storms. Today A cold front made its way into the northern third of Georgia yesterday and into…
Pregnant woman, unborn child killed in Sunday night crash in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A nine-month pregnant woman and her unborn child are dead following a crash in Macon Sunday night. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 22-year-old Tishuana Dean, of Macon, died following a crash in the 6000 block…
Pedestrian killed in crash along Hawkinsville Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a traffic crash that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old pedestrian. The crash happened just before 6:00 Sunday morning on Hawkinsville Road near Allen Road. According to the…
One dead, two injured in Telfair County shooting
LUMBER CITY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One man is dead and two other people are in stable condition after a shooting early Friday morning in Telfair County. On August 25 around 1:00 a.m., the Telfair County Sheriff’s Office requested the Georgia…
Wanted murder suspect caught in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man on the run wanted for murder in Atlanta is back behind bars in Monroe County. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office spent most…
Six arrested in joint law enforcement operation
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Six people were taken into custody on August 21, after multiple Middle Georgia law enforcement agencies came together for a joint operation. The Bleckley…
UPDATE: Fourth suspect arrested in connection with entering autos investigation
UPDATE: (8/25): - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, along with the U.S.…
Atrium Health Navicent renews its designation as Level I Trauma Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For patients seeking life saving care in Middle and South Georgia, Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center provides a critical role…
Dublin City Schools giving students head starts in their careers
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin City High School hosted a tour for Georgia Congressman Rick Allen on Friday to show off its in-house college and career…
Georgia College & State University expands meal options for students
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Georgia College & State University now have expanded meal options thanks to robots and renovations. The university completed renovations over…
Brutal heat finishes the week in Middle Georgia; rain chances rise this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push into the triple digits in a handful of Middle Georgia cities Friday and/or Saturday before rain moves in Sunday. Today Mostly sunny skies are likely around Middle Georgia again on Friday afternoon with…
Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival named among 'Signature Events of the Southeast'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon's International Cherry Blossom Festival has been named one of the Signature Events of the Southeast for 2023 by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS). The accolade forms part of the 40th Anniversary celebration of the society,…
Intense heat returns Friday through the weekend
Highs today stayed in the mid and low 90s for much of the area. Tomorrow the wedge front that kept us "cooler" will move out, allowing the intense heat to move back in. Highs across Middle Georgia will heat back…
Bibb County GOP issues pro-Trump resolution
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Following former President Donald Trump's surrender to Fulton County authorities in Georgia, the Bibb County Republican Party is pointing to a resolution it approved on August…
Macon Action Plan kicks off third phase with input from public
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The public is invited to participate in shaping the future of downtown Macon for the kickoff of phase three of the…
New workshop series helps Houston County seniors prepare for college
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Applying for higher education can be intimidating, but a new program in Houston County is helping high school seniors find the path to success. Starting Saturday, the Lindsey Student Support Center, in partnership with the…
Crawford County Fire Department receives $577k grant for new equipment
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crawford County Fire Department is set to receive a $577,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant, announced…
Summer cocktail celebrates peach season and supports female founders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The founder of Inspiro Tequila, Mara Smith, shows us how to celebrate the peach season with a fabulous peachy cocktail. Smith shows us how to make the Inspiro Peachy Ranch Water. The summer cocktail includes the…
Sacred Heart Catholic School cuts ribbon on remodeled middle school building
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sacred Heart Catholic School, which has been in existence for nearly seven decades, is celebrating a new chapter after securing…
New technology makes Twiggs County Sheriff's Office more efficient
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office is working toward the goal of a safer community, and it’s getting some help with a technology grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. A $30,000 technology grant will go…
Soperton Police Department to renovate dog kennels thanks to grant, adopters needed
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The dog days are almost over for Treutlen County Animal Control as renovations on its dog kennels are set to…
'Leader in Me' program expanding statewide after success in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – State leaders announced Wednesday a leadership program that saw success in Bibb County is going statewide. The "Leader in Me" program…
Former WNBA surprises grandmother, special needs group with tickets
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 89-year-old grandmother celebrating her birthday at an Olive Garden in Middle Georgia received a surprise gift from former WNBA star Linda Burgess:…
'Play Streets Macon' to transform Greenwood Bottom neighborhood on Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The streets of Macon's Greenwood Bottom neighborhood will come alive on Sunday with the spirit of community as families and friends gather for an event known as "Play Streets Macon." Between 2 and 5 p.m., Bay…
Macon teacher Tangie Herring announces candidacy for Georgia House District 143
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Maconite Tangie Herring has announced candidacy for Georgia House District 143. Herring is a veteran classroom teacher of 30 years and…
Some cooler air arriving Wednesday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some cooler air will bring slight relief to Middle Georgia overnight Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Today Middle Georgia will see plenty of sunshine once again with highs reaching into the mid to upper 90s. Heat indexes…
City of Warner Robins announces proposed property tax increase
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins plans to increase 2023 property taxes. The Mayor and Council announced plans to increase property taxes by 8.17 percentage over the rollback millage rate for City of Warner Robins and…
Sen. Warnock secures $1.2 million for Family Justice Center in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With the help and support of Senator Raphael Warnock, Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia has been granted $1.2 million in Congressional Appropriations from the Department of Justice. This funding will go towards the…
County manager: Baldwin County retains low property taxes with unanimous vote on millage rate
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to adopt a 2023 millage rate of…
Mother raises concerns over daughter's post-surgery care in Bibb County Jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A mother is concerned about her daughter’s well-being in the Bibb County Jail after undergoing a major surgery. Sheila Rouse is…
Slightly cooler tomorrow (still hot), heating back up later this week
It was a hot and humid day across Middle Georgia with many of us seeing highs in the upper 90s. Overnight temps will be staying warm,…
Taste & See Coffee Shop reopening in downtown Macon with new master roaster
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A popular downtown establishment, Taste & See Coffee Shop and Gallery, is set to make a triumphant return later this year. After closing…