Sunshine and warm temperatures return Saturday, storms possible Sunday
We saw the last of our rain and storms move out early this evening in Middle Georgia, leaving us with a nice, dry night. Tomorrow will…
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Tornado damages high school gym, tennis court in Bleckley County
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After storms swept through Middle Georgia on Thursday, some residents in Bleckley County are now cleaning up and assessing the damage caused by the severe weather.…
Langston Road Elementary hosts 'Purple Up Day' parade to support military children
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Langston Road Elementary School in Perry hosted a Purple Up Day parade on Friday to show support for children of…
Dublin elementary students get up close with live beehive during Bee Day event
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Susie Dasher Elementary School students were abuzz with excitement Friday as they got a rare opportunity to see a…
Fired Works, Georgia's largest pottery exhibit, returns to Carolyn Crayton Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fired Works, which began as a small local pottery show, has grown into the largest pottery exhibit in the state of Georgia, and it has returned to Carolyn Crayton Park for its…
Deputies: 3 arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into Washington State Prison
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies say they were patrolling the area of Davisboro Thursday when they noticed a suspicious vehicle in the 13000 block…
Jones County Boil Water Advisory issued due to water main break
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for areas of the Jones County Water system after a water main break. According to the Jones County Water Department, the advisory has been issued for areas of Highway…
Several bills signed into law to support Georgia schools safety, literacy and more
(41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp signed several education bills into law on Thursday that work to make schools safer and more successful. The Safe Schools Act was signed into law, which modernizes school safety protocols to help teachers protect students.…
2 dogs die after vehicle crashes into pond at Georgia National Fairgrounds
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An accident at the Georgia National Fairgrounds Thursday night left a vehicle submerged and two dogs dead. In the midst of severe weather, Perry police were called to the Agriculture Center at the Fairgrounds in reference…
Houston County School District hosting open house, community picnic at Lindsey Student Support Center
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County School District is inviting the community to an Open House and Community Picnic at the Lindsey Student Support Center on Monday, April 17. The event will start with a ceremony at 3:30…
Northside Circle K Robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Armed Robbery of the Circle K, located at 4021 Northside Drive It happened this morning just after 06:00 a.m. It was reported that an unknown male in all…
Macon man in critical condition after crashing car into construction equipment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 23-year-old Macon man is listed in critical condition after a crash on I-16 Eastbound just before the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Exit ramp Thursday, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s…
Council of Clergy discusses Macon issues, solutions at annual luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb's Council of Clergy gathered at their annual luncheon Thursday to discuss issues in Macon and ways to solve them. The meeting featured…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary students receive books through Book Blast fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary in Macon received a special delivery... of books! Faculty delivered books…
Ivey works to improve water distribution system with community development grants
IVEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Ivey is taking action to improve its water distribution system by replacing its old pipeline that has been in place since the 1960s. The effort is being funded by two community development block…
'Picnic in the Park' returns to Macon Saturday with food trucks, live music and family fun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Food trucks, live music and family fun are all on the menu for "Picnic in the Park," returning to Macon's Carolyn Crayton Park…
Man and woman wanted for Monroe County burglary
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man and woman are both wanted on several charges. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says 42-year-old Travis Lee Randle and 36-year-old Johnnella A Randle are both wanted for charges of burglary, forgery and theft by…
Macon man arrested and charged in connection to 2022 fatal traffic collision
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man has been arrested in connection to a fatal traffic accident that took place in September of 2022. Upon further investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Anthony Mcnear Jr. was found to be at…
Georgia College student named first Truman Scholar in school history
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College and State University made history on Wednesday with the announcement of its first-ever Truman Scholar. Colin Hall, a junior political science…
Jones County Deputy fired, arrested, and charged for Sexual Exploitation of Children
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A deputy with the Jones County Sheriff's Office was fired, taken into custody, and charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children.…
ATF and NSSF to offer 10K reward for help in Howard's Pawn theft case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is working with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)…
Visit Macon 'Drink the Pink' winners announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Visit Macon announces the winners of the first-ever ‘Drink the Pink’ contest. The contest is part of the newly launched Pink Provisions Trail. It highlighted…
Macon-Bibb and Houston County NAACP address viral hate speech videos in news conference
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon-Bibb County and Houston County NAACP branches held a joint news conference Thursday morning at Rosa Parks Square in…
Severe storms possible Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A low pressure system originating in the Gulf of Mexico is driving a severe weather threat for Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today The Storm Prediction…
Thursday brings rain and possibility of severe storms
It was another beautiful day in Middle Georgia, but we are already seeing clouds moving in from our next rain-maker. Low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico will push north bringing several waves of showers and thunderstorms. As far as…
Sandy Beach Water Park in Macon to close permanently
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sandy Beach Water Park has announced its permanent closure, according to a Facebook post by the park. The announcement comes after the park,…
29 people granted U.S. Citizenship during naturalization ceremony in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - People from countries across the world gathered in Macon Wednesday to become naturalized U.S. citizens. Twenty-nine people from 20 countries such as…
Atrium Health Navicent expands program to educate patients on heart disease, diabetes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In conjunction with National Minority Health Month, Atrium Health Navicent is expanding its program to educate patients on heart disease…
Historic Macon dedicates new Oglethorpe duplexes in Beall's Hill neighborhood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon held a dedication ceremony on Wednesday for 12 new apartments in the Beall's Hill neighborhood, marking the end of a 14-month construction…
Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital raises awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month with blue pinwheels
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital is using blue pinwheels to raise awareness of Child…
Man indicted for felony murder from October 2022 incident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man is being indicted for the October 2022 death of Tommy Williams. According to court documents, Brandon Neal is being charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, involuntary manslaughter, affray, and more after an incident that…
Dublin High School excited to welcome Dr. Michael Overstreet as new principal
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin High School is excited to welcome Dr. Michael Overstreet as its new principal. Dr. Overstreet has been working in education…
Man charged in deadly January shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man has been indicted in connection to the death of Robert Wells, which took place in January of 2023. According to court documents from the Superior Court in Bibb County, Alonzo Bernard Hicks is being…
Man convicted after brandishing firearm in Walmart
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 45-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history was convicted by a federal jury for illegally possessing a firearm. Court documents presented at this man's…
Macon man charged with murder in connection to 2022 incident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man has been charged with murder in connection to a homicide that happened in July of 2022. 25-Year-old Shordricos Ingram Jr. of Macon was identified as the suspect behind the homicide of 24-year-old Mariah Loren…
Macon-Bibb and Houston NAACP to comment on viral racist social media videos
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Both the Macon-Bibb NAACP and Houston County NAACP say they are will address racist social media videos that have gone viral. The videos appear to show a Macon fitness coach, and they have received thousands of…
Sun sticks around Wednesday; rain returns early Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure will keep the sun over Middle Georgia for one more day before a gulf system brings storms the rest of the…
Teen charged in Warner Robins shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department makes an arrest in connection to a shooting that sent a teen to the hospital. Officers arrested 18-year-old Jatavious Manning of Warner Robins. He is charged with aggravated assault. On…
Wednesday brings our last dry day of the week in Middle Georgia
We have been seeing a great start to the week weatherwise and we will continue that for one more day. High pressure will…
Macon-Bibb leaders offer resources to combat crime
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In response to the recent crime in west Macon, Macon-Bibb leaders are stepping up to ensure residents have the resources they need to help stop…
Brookdale Resource Center launches community garden initiative to combat food insecurity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Brookdale Resource Center unveiled its new community garden initiative on Tuesday, with Rutland High School students planting fruits and vegetables…
Non-kill animal shelter in Macon offers opportunities to adopt for National Pet Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As National Pet Day is observed on Tuesday, April 11, All About Animals in Macon is providing an opportunity…
5K fundraiser walk this weekend aims to raise awareness for autism during Autism Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 5K fundraiser walk to raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder will be held at Lane Southern…
Bibb deputies: Man shot in foot while mowing grass
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in stable condition after being shot in the foot while mowing grass Tuesday afternoon. That's according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, which says it happened just after 3 o'clock in…
Perry holds town hall for District 2 discussion
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- District discussions are continuing in Perry Tuesday evening in the form of a town hall. The town hall is being held at Perry Middle…
18-year-old arrested for hostage situation prank at McDonald's
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection to a hostage situation prank at McDonald's on Ocmulgee East Blvd. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says…
Sunny skies take over Tuesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure over the southeast will keep the skies clear around the Peach State this afternoon. Today Save for a few stratocumulus clouds around the sunrise Middle Georgia…
UPDATE: More details on sudden death of Mercer men’s soccer player
UPDATE: Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says the incident occurred around 7 p.m. Monday when Baba scored a goal and was celebrating. He collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. Baba was taken to the Atrium Health Navicent Emergency Room and…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 3-7
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 3 and Friday, April 7, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red, which is…
Dry weather sticks around for the start of the week
We have been seeing some cool temps this weekend, but we return to the 70s and 80s later this week. Clear skies overnight will lead to temps back in the low 40s by early Tuesday. Even with a chilly start,…