Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration returns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Lake Tobesofkee is hosting its 27th Annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration on Tuesday, July 4th 2023. Macon-Bibb says there will be…
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Finalist named for Washington County Schools Superintendent
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Vickie Harden has been unanimously voted as the finalist for Superintendent of the Washington County School District. Harden, a graduate of Washington County High School,…
UPDATE: 19-Year-old arrested for shots fired call in Warner Robins
UPDATE: The Warner Robins Police Department sent out a release with more details about the incident -- they say police responded to a shots fired call around…
Teen arrested for murder of man on Montpelier Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A teen has been arrested in connection to the death of a man found fatally wounded by gunfire in his car on June…
More wet weather expected Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Numerous scattered showers and storms are likely throughout the day on Wednesday. Today Overcast conditions will stick with Middle Georgia most of the day today save for a few small patches of sun during the late…
Unincorporated Monroe County residents to vote on Sunday sales
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County Commissioners voted 4-0 on Tuesday to hold a referendum election on May 21, 2024. Residents will be able to vote for…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office receives $817K to improve public safety
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has received over $800,000 in grant money. This is part of the $83.5 million in grant…
National Junior High School Rodeo arrives at Georgia National Fairgrounds
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The National Junior High School Rodeo is underway at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Cowboys and cowgirls are competing for a…
Low pressure system keeps rain in the forecast this week
It has been another stormy evening in Middle Georgia with parts of Macon seeing over 1" of rain tonight. As low pressure continues to sit…
New Warner Robins trash collection service keeps fees from rising
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you live in Warner Robins, you may have noticed newer trash cans with green lids. That’s because a new waste…
New mobile welcome center van to boost tourism in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry has a new mobile welcome center van to help encourage tourism in Perry. The mobile welcome center plans to visit places around Georgia like Valdosta, Americus and Atlanta. Visit Perry also plans to travel to…
Students wrap 16th annual Otis Redding Music Camp with performance
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students take a final bow as they wrapped up the 16th annual Otis Redding Music Camp in Macon. The music camp ended with a final performance on Saturday at the Grand Opera House is downtown Macon.…
The Code 9 Project offers training, resources for PTSD
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - June is PTSD Awareness Month. It is a time devoted to bringing more awareness and knowledge about PTSD and eliminating the stigma associated with it. The stress of several jobs and community services can take a…
New wellness facility will be available for students at CGTC's Warner Robins campus this fall
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Changes are coming to Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) Warner Robins Campus…
Houston County man sentenced to life for malice murder
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 23-year-old man was convicted of murder in Houston County last Thursday after a 3-day trial and was sentenced to life with…
Florida murder suspect dies following Dooly County chase
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Florida murder suspect is dead following a deputy chase in Dooly County. Georgia State Patrol says the Dooly County Sheriff's Office was pursuing a murder suspect around 4:30 Monday evening. The suspect was wanted out…
Another round of scattered storms likely Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see more scattered storms this evening and overnight. Today Following a muggy and cloudy start to the day Middle Georgia will see mostly cloudy conditions rolling into the afternoon. Temperatures will peak in…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 12-16
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, June 12 and Friday, June 16, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Man dies after being shot on Lawton Road in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was fatally shot early Tuesday morning in the 3500 block of Lawton Road. 28-year-old Christopher Dewayne Curry Jr. was found suffering from a gunshot wound in the middle of the road at approximately…
Scattered storms stick around this week in Middle Georgia
It has been a rainy day in Middle Georgia, with more than 1" rain falling in Macon today. A cut-off low to our north will continue…
Macon-Bibb celebrates Juneteenth with first Juneteenth Parade
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb community celebrated its first Juneteenth parade in downtown Macon on Monday, commemorating the historical day that marked the freedom of the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. "We can't have American history without…
Juneteenth celebration: Macon Black Culture hosts family reunion at Cherry Street Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Juneteenth after party and family reunion, hosted by Macon Black Culture, was held at Cherry Street Park on Monday, marking a grand celebration…
Macon boutique thrives through pandemic thanks to support for Black-owned businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Owning any business has its ups and downs, but one Macon boutique has managed to thrive through challenging times thanks to resources for Black business owners. Virginia Sharp has owned Daemarii’s Unique Boutique since 2014. When…
Physicians stress importance of annual exams during Men's Health Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Annual exams with your physician and regular screenings for cancer could save your life. That’s why physicians at Atrium Health Navicent are urging men to take their health seriously during Men’s Health Month. It’s a running…
Dublin child dies following boating incident in Treutlen County
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dublin child is dead following a boating crash in Treutlen County. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, a father was…
UPDATE: Arrest made in weekend Milledgeville shooting
UPDATE: Police detectives from the Milledgeville Department early Monday morning arrested a suspect in connection with the weekend murder of a 43-year-old man. 30-year-old Tavish Nigel Goddard was taken into…
Pedestrian dies in crash on I-75 South
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pedestrian was killed after running in front of a freightliner Saturday morning on I-75 South. According to a crash report from Georgia State Patrol, the driver of the truck was in the right lane on…
New stormy pattern to begin Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another wet pattern kicks off for Middle Georgia early Monday. Today It was a wet start for many around Middle Georgia as strong thunderstorms made their way into the region from the northwest early, bringing heavy…
Man shot in leg outside Hummingbird Stage and Taproom
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that took place in front of the Hummingbird Stage and Taproom early Monday morning.…
Two arrested for AT&T robbery
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators with the assistance of Georgia State Patrol and Fulton County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in connection to last week's armed robbery…
Shooting at Eisenhower Parkway Chevron Gas Station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man was shot in the leg at the Chevron Gas Station on Eisenhower Parkway on Sunday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the…
Emery Hwy. Dollar General robbed
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. The suspect allegedly robbed the Dollar General, located at 2797…
Man shot in head in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head Saturday in the 300 block of Inverness Avenue and Galan Way. According…
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller proclaims June 19 'Juneteenth Observance Day'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb is kicking off a weekend full of Juneteenth events with an official Proclamation from the Mayor’s Office. The Proclamation was addressed to local groups Macon Black Culture and the Kwanzaa Cultural Access Center for organizing…
Macon man arrested after fatal I-75 collision, charged with vehicular homicide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is in custody in connection with a fatal traffic collision on I-75 southbound near the Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. off-ramp Friday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 40-year-old Rene Rolando Guox-cos was…
Scattered storms and highs in the 90s return for the weekend
We finally had a dry day across most of Middle Georgia, as the rain stayed to our south and west. Overnight, a few storms…
UPDATE: Missing Perry woman located safe
UPDATE: Perry Police say Megan Miller has been located and is safe. PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Police Department issued a plea on Friday for public assistance in locating a missing pregnant woman who is believed to be in…
Georgia bikers revving up for motorcycle safety on 'Ride to Work Day'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon bikers say they love the feeling of freedom they get from riding motorcycles. For Jason Trudell, Sales Associate for Harley Davidson of Macon, riding his bike is a form of therapy. “You’re open, you’re out…
Goodwill, Peach State Health Plans distribute free resources to Macon families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Goodwill, in partnership with Peach State Health Plans and other organizations, hosted an event Friday to distribute free resources to young families in the…
Juneteenth Parade to impact traffic flow in downtown Macon on Monday, June 19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Key downtown Macon roads will be temporarily closed for the inaugural Juneteenth Parade on Monday, June 19. The parade, which will start at 11 a.m. at the Tubman African American Museum, located at 310 Cherry Street,…
Granite rock quarry project moves forward in Crawford County
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A proposal for a granite rock quarry is moving forward in Crawford County. Residents have voiced concerns about plans that call for developing the quarry off Highway 80 in east Crawford County. According to an application…
Teen shot on Thomas Place in west Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating shooting that happened along Thomas Place, Friday morning. Deputies say they first responded to the 1100 block of Edna Place around 11:30am after receiving a call that the victim…
Bibb School Board approves $410.7M FY 2024 budget despite projected deficit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School Board approved a $410.7 million fiscal year 2024 budget on Thursday, presented by Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims, despite projected revenues coming in at $391.8 million. The decision follows three board work sessions,…
Man caught with cocaine, pills after running from deputies
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A man is in jail after trying to run away from deputies during a traffic stop on Wednesday. According to the Jones County Sheriff's Office, a deputy pulled over a vehicle on Highway 49 near the…
Warner Robins to open first homeless shelter later this year
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins has announced the location of its first homeless shelter. The shelter, purchased earlier this year, will be able to…
Fort Valley to celebrate freedom, diversity for Juneteenth holiday
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Fort Valley community is coming together to celebrate the emancipation of African Americans from slavery with its Juneteenth Celebration. The…
Hawkinsville to honor past, serve community in observance of Juneteenth
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the City of Hawkinsville, the Juneteenth holiday is an opportunity to learn from the past and bring people together.…
Macon man pleads guilty to armed robbery, assault on peace officer; sentenced to 40 years
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man who pleaded guilty to several charges on Thursday will spend at least the next 35 years in prison. The Houston County District Attorney's Office says 33-year-old Christopher Rodriguez pleaded guilty to charges…
UPDATE: Victim identified in Lower Thomaston Road crash
UPDATE: The 50-year-old man who died in the crash on Wednesday has been identified as Omar Fagon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A crash on Lower Thomaston Road Wednesday…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrests 30 people in "Operation Safe Harbor"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A reoccurring problem affecting several North Macon apartment communities involving vandalism, illegal drug usage, and criminal trespassing led the Bibb County…