Bibb County Sheriff's Office working to solve several deadly crimes in west Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several deadly incidents over the weekend in west Macon have left residents in fear. Saturday afternoon, a vehicle drove…
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Crawford County Fire Department receives grant to recruit volunteers
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new grant is helping a rural fire department in Middle Georgia recruit more volunteer firefighters. The Crawford County Fire Department received…
Perry High School unveils new fieldhouse funded by E-SPLOST
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry High School has unveiled a new fieldhouse that will provide more space for the school's football team. The project, started in 2017,…
Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia signs sexual assault response protocol
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, along with community leaders, marked Sexual Assault Awareness Month Monday with a proclamation…
17-year-old hospitalized after Warner Robins shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 17-year-old is in the hospital after being shot Monday night. It happened around 7:30 at Rocky's, located at 405 South Pleasant Hill Road, according to a Warner Robins Police Department news release. Police say…
BCSO investigating armed robbery at Sunoco on Arkwright Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Sunoco at Arkwright Road on Saturday. According to…
Shooting on Bloomfield Road leaves teen dead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A shooting on Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon left a 15-year-old dead. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the 5900 block of Bloomfield Road in reference to a person being shot-- when…
Shooting on Mercer University Drive leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A shooting on Mercer University Drive on Saturday left a man dead and 2 others injured. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a shooting that happened in a parking lot at 3229…
UPDATE: Woman turns herself in for Grosso Ave. shooting
UPDATE: A woman has surrendered to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office in connection to a shooting that left a 14-year-old injured on April 9th. The BCSO says that on April 10th, 25-year-old Briana Karneisha-Lashae Wright surrendered to the Bibb County…
Crawford County Sheriff's Office, GBI investigating weekend homicide
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a woman was found dead inside a home on Julia Jordan Road on Sunday. A Crawford County Sheriff's Office news release says 54-year-old Christy Renee Chambley was found…
2 arrested in Twiggs for meth trafficking, meth found hidden in baby diapers
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- In early April, two people were arrested and three small children were removed from a home after the Twiggs…
Burglars at Howard's Pawn and Jewelry take around 60 firearms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two suspects are wanted in connection to the burglary of Howard's Pawn and Jewelry on Mercer University Drive that took place on…
Macon store clerk in critical condition after being stabbed during robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon store clerk is in critical condition after being stabbed during an armed robbery Friday night. It happened just after 8:30 at Solo Mart, located at 4555 Mercer University Drive, according to a Bibb County…
Macon churches carry the cross for Good Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Churches from across Macon celebrated Good Friday at Ocmulgee National Park by carrying a cross together. The Cross Walk event was organized by Victory Church. Clergy and congregation members met to walk a mile along the…
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department celebrates graduation of 17 recruits
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department's latest class gathered for its commencement ceremony on Friday at Central Georgia Technical College. The ceremony celebrated the graduation of 17 recruits who received their firefighter certificates and were pinned by…
39th Annual Mighty Rock Easter Egg Hunt returns this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 39th Annual Mighty Rock Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun Fest in Macon is happening Saturday from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The event is moving to the Macon Convention Center dues to the expected rain. There…
Rain Saturday should clear out before Easter Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Saturday will be cloudy and wet across Middle Georgia, however that mess should move out before the sunrise Sunday morning. Tonight Scattered small thunderstorms will be possible throughout the evening and into the overnight hours. Showers…
Monster Jam is revving and ready to go at Macon Coliseum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Engines are firing up at the Macon Coliseum for Monster Jam! Eight iconic trucks like Grave Digger…
Crawford County Commission awarded grant for Fire and Emergency Response
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Crawford County Commission is receiving over $220,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as part of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. This program provides funding directly to fire…
GCSU biology program studies snakes in local conservation effort
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Snakes seem simple enough, but there's actually a lot we don't know about them. A Georgia College biologist and his students are using technology to track and study them,…
Boil water notice issued for Ivey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Ivey has issued a boil water advisory for the North Lakeshore side of Ivey only. The city suffered a water main break and repairs are being made. The advisory will remain in effect…
Perry gears up for annual Spring Cleanup event with unlimited item collection
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Perry is gearing up for its annual Spring Cleanup event next week, with the public works department ready to collect an unlimited amount of items not typically accepted by standard trash service. According…
Macon's United Community Church presents annual 'He Touched Me' Easter play
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon's United Community Church will hold the first of three performances of its annual "He Touched Me" Easter play on Friday.…
Macon recognized nationally for community development
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Macon is being recognized on a national level for its efforts toward community development. The city is expected to host more than 100…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office warns residents to stay alert amid alligator sightings
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's Office Animal Enforcement Officers are issuing a warning to residents to be aware of alligators and take…
Macon Periods Easier celebrates fourth anniversary at Society Garden
MACON, Georgia (41NBC?WMGT) - The group "Macon Periods Easier" celebrated its fourth anniversary with an event at The Society Garden Thursday night. Macon Periods Easier works with…
Monster Jam returns to Macon Coliseum Friday and Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monster Jam is back in Macon this weekend, and the Macon Coliseum is getting a major makeover in preparation for the event. Truckloads…
Several Macon churches to host 1-mile 'Cross Walk' Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several Macon churches will come together on Friday to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with a 1-mile "Cross Walk." Victory Church, New…
Rain and storms increase Friday, ahead of weekend cool down
It has been another warm and humid day across Middle Georgia, resulting in a few pop up storms this evening. Storms should start to dissipate…
Warner Robins' Mayor LaRhonda Patrick receives "Woman of Achievement Award"
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda W. Patrick received the 2023 Woman of Achievement Award from the Office of Lieutenant Governor on Monday, April 3rd. According to a release from the city of Warner Robins, Lieutenant Governor…
Former airman, repeat offender admit to child sexual abuse material possession
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former U.S. Airman and a repeat child sex offender both admitted to possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) involving minor victims in separate Project Safe Childhood cases in the Middle District of Georgia this week.…
3 Arrested in Washington County drug bust
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Three people were arrested in Washington County during a traffic stop on Wednesday. According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, deputies seized nearly 2 pounds…
Middle Georgia State University hosts Coffee and Conversation series for writers, students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University is hosting an exciting event for writers and students to connect with local poets and fiction…
Mercer IT outage partially restored
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mercer University IT is currently handling an outage in systems. According to the most recent update from Mercer University at 11:14 a.m. on Thursday, the University has been working to bring IT systems back online since…
UPDATE: Escaped Johnson State Prison inmate captured
UPDATE: The Georgia Department of Corrections is reporting that escaped inmate Dshawn Garrison and his 2 accomplices were captured Thursday without incident in Sparta. They say the capture happened…
Rain chances escalate leading up to the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A super slow moving cold front is finally starting to approach Middle Georgia, ramping up rain chances into Easter weekend. Today It will be another…
Macon highlighted for civic engagement, selected to host national conference
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The city of Macon has been selected to participate in the Reimagining Civic Commons program (RCC). The Macon Action Plan has also been recognized as a national example of…
Scattered showers Thursday set up a rainy pattern for the end of the week
We saw a return of the heat across the southeast today with highs in some areas getting to the 90s. This heat and humidity has sparked a few showers this evening, but overnight most of us will see dry weather.…
Macon Water Authority restoring collapsed stormwater pipe that caused sinkhole
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority (MWA) is working to restore a collapsed stormwater pipe after a sinkhole was reported near Telfair Street. MWA…
State Senator David Lucas visits Bibb County Jail as part of 'Just Walk Away' initiative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Senator David Lucas visited inmates at the Bibb County Jail Wednesday as part of a campaign…
Bibb County's VIP Academy prepares for first graduation ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County's VIP Academy is gearing up for its first-ever graduation ceremony this spring. Seniors received their caps and gowns Wednesday. The virtual…
Amerson River Park reopens after flood waters recede, some trails remain closed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amerson River Park is back open to the public after heavy rain left parts of the property submerged, but some…
Rutland High School students building wooden grow beds for Brookdale Resource Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students at Rutland High School are gaining hands-on experience while giving back to their community. Through a partnership with Macon-Bibb…
Easter Events in Middle Georgia 2023
(41NBC/WMGT) -- Easter Sunday is quickly approaching, and many are celebrating the weekend with special church services, egg hunts and more! Check our list here to see what there is to do around the community this coming weekend. -First Baptist…
Macon's Capitol Theatre undergoes brand refresh
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon's Capitol Theatre is undergoing a name and brand refresh! You can see that new logo here, based on the iconic theatre marquee. The owners of the venue say…
Leader of Warner Robins drug trafficking organization sentenced to 35 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The leader of an armed drug trafficking organization in Middle Georgia has been sentenced to 35 years in prison. According to the Department of Justice, 33-year-old Ontarrio Veal (aka "Torrie") of Warner Robins was investigated by…
Houston County responders now carrying Narcan for overdoses
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Every law enforcement officer and firefighter in Houston County will now carry Narcan in an easy to access pouch. Narcan is a medicine used to rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. Houston County District Attorney Will…
Record highs possible Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon around Middle Georgia with the possibility to set new records. Today A good…
Man killed in hit-and-run along I-16 in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly hit and run along Interstate 16 (westbound). Deputies responded to the incident around 2:15 Wednesday…