Warner Robins purchases seven new properties in effort to create downtown area
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins is taking a significant step towards a vibrant downtown. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick announced on Wednesday the city's…
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4 suspects remain on Crimestoppers 'Top 15 Most Wanted'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers says there are four remaining wanted suspects on its Top 15 Most Wanted program. Crimestoppers provides automatic rewards of $1,000 minimum payout on the Top 15 Fugitive List. And there is up to…
WRPD: Man attempts to rob Robins Financial Credit Union
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for a man they say tried to rob a bank Wednesday afternoon. It happened at the Robins Financial Credit Union on Watson Boulevard around 4:15 p.m. According to…
Explosive scare resolved in Monroe County after bomb tech determines device inactive
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An old blasting cap labeled as an explosive, discovered by road crews at the corner of Carriage and Plantation Drive,…
Employee ambushed during Riverside Drive armed robbery in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a commercial robbery that involved a man ambushing an employee as she left work. Deputies say…
Retired Army soldier from Dublin indicted for crash into Fort Stewart headquarters
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A retired U.S. Army soldier is facing significant legal consequences as he stands indicted for the July crash that struck Fort Stewart's Third Infantry Division Headquarters building. 39-year old Treamon Dominic Lacy of Dublin, Georgia., is charged…
Storms on the backburner Wednesday afternoon; could return overnight.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see reduced storm chances Wednesday afternoon, however a line of storms could move through overnight. There will be plenty of sun today around Middle Georgia following a stormy pair of evenings…
Investigators find drugs, guns and stolen items during search warrant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Macon man accused of multiple theft is now behind bars. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested Courtley McMillian while executing a narcotics search warrant on Travis Boulevard. After searching the home, deputies found four firearms, including…
BCSO searching for Armed Robbery suspects
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men they say robbed a store just south of the downtown area. It happened at the Family Supermarket on Houston Avenue just after 7:30 p.m. Deputies say…
Bibb deputies investigating Tuesday night armed robbery at auto parts store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a commercial robbery that happened Tuesday night at Advance Auto Parts on Pio Nono Avenue. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release says deputies were called to the scene…
Treutlen County Schools announces delayed start time Wednesday due to power outages
TREUTLEN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Power outages throughout much of Treutlen County have led to a delayed start time for Treutlen County Schools on Wednesday, August 9. Staff are required to report to school at 8:30 a.m., while students are…
UPDATE: Bibb deputies say suspicious package determined not to be a threat
UPDATE (9:50 p.m.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the package was determined not to be a threat, and it was removed. Public information officer Sgt. Christopher Williams says deputies responded to the area of Forsyth Road and Idle…
Highs warm to the 90s with evening storms possible Wednesday
It has been a stormy few days in Middle Georgia, as highs warm into the mid-90s. We will keep partly cloudy skies through the day, but by the afternoon and evening, we could see a new round of thunderstorms. The…
Recreational facility for veterans and first responders coming to Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new recreational facility is coming to Fort Valley to provide support for military service members, first responders and veterans who have gone through traumatic experiences. The Gratitude America Center for Wellness will be built…
Apartment residents say they're being overcharged, Better Business Bureau offers advice
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tenants at Hidden Lakes Apartments in Macon are filing complaints to the Macon Water Authority after they say they were wrongfully charged excessively high water bills. On Tuesday, the Macon-Bibb NAACP addressed concerns from renters at…
Changes at Macon USPS facility spark worries over job security, transparency
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Changes are coming to the Macon USPS facility as it transitions to a local processing center, moving some mail processing operations to Atlanta. The postal service…
Macon welcomes Pickleball players, new facility opening soon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In celebration of National Pickleball Day, the Macon Pickleball Association is pushing to draw more players to the sport and anticipating the opening of a new facility that could triple local tournament numbers. The Tattnall Square…
Local crews spend morning responding to overnight storm damage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Crews in Bibb County had to clean up from storms overnight and this Tuesday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office posted photos on it's…
UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted, Macon County students return to class Wednesday
UPDATE: The boil water advisory is now lifted in Macon County. This means Macon County School System students will return to school on Wednesday and…
MWA wins all three Georgia drinking water taste test competitions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the first time ever, the Macon Water Authority won all three state drinking water taste test competitions. The Georgia Association of…
Mayor recommends greater reduction in Macon-Bibb property taxes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller is recommending an even greater reduction in property taxes than he first announced. Mayor Miller wants commissioners to adopt a…
More storms possible late Tuesday afternoon/evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another round of strong to severe storms is possible later today around parts of Middle Georgia. Once again Middle Georgia is seeing ample heat and sun during the late morning/early afternoon hours. Temperatures will…
Houston County resident killed in Ukraine
(41NBC/WMGT/CNN)- Another one of the three Americans who died in Ukraine recently has been identified. The family of Jeffrey Judd Jones says a mortar shell explosion killed him on July…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 31-August 4
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, July 31 and Friday, August 4, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Rosa Taylor Elementary closed Tuesday due to power outage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- There won't be any school for Rosa Taylor Elementary students and staff today. Tuesday morning, the Bibb County School District made a post on social media, saying that due to a power outage at the elementary…
Bibb Investigators looking for man in connection to theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help in a theft case. They say the person in this truck you see below, broke into a storage area at Mikado Baptist Church on July 24, and stole…
North Central Health District urges families to catch up on immunizations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s back to school season, and that means making sure your kids are up to date on…
Kaviar Beauty Bar shines as success story of Black entrepreneurship in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - August is National Black Business Month, and there are now more resources than ever for Black entrepreneurs to thrive in Middle Georgia. For more…
Consignment sale for parents comes to Perry this week
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Purchasing clothing for children is expensive for a lot parents, but a local organization is looking to provide a more economical option this…
District attorneys suing Georgia in effort to overturn new state law
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four district attorneys in Georgia, including Jonathan Adams of the Towaliga Judicial Circuit, are suing the state, challenging Senate Bill 92. The…
More heat and storms on the way Tuesday
It has been a stormy afternoon in Middle Georgia, but thankfully storms have helped to cool us down from the upper 90s. Tomorrow will bring another round…
Bicentennial Commission requesting art to display at new park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new park, named Bicentennial Park, will be built in East Macon near the Mill Hill Community Center, and it aims to showcase…
Law enforcement collaborates in standoff at Perry's Houston Lake Apartments
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A person experiencing a mental health crisis who barricaded themselves inside an apartment and threatened others with a firearm was taken into custody on Monday after more than three hours of negotiations. That's according to the…
Help Middle Georgia children by eating at Panda Express Aug. 8
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On Tuesday, August 8th, customers can visit any of the three Middle Georgia Panda Express locations and help children receiving care…
Macon-Bibb files suit against Green Meadows Townhomes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County has filed a suit in Superior Court against the owners, agents, and corporations of Green Meadows Townhomes. Macon-Bibb County says the suit stems…
Severe storms possible Monday evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A line of thunderstorms will move through Middle Georgia later this evening bringing with it a threat for severe weather. Sunshine will be plentiful for most of the afternoon before any severe weather odds even…
UPDATE: Man arrested off Log Cabin Drive after bicycle chase
UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Michael Smith, his warrants were for the following: -FAILURE TO APPEAR (2 counts) -PROBATION VIOLATION -FALSE REPORT OF A CRIME -BATTERY -ABANDONMENT OF CHILD -CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE 3RD DEGREE MACON,…
Tucker Road experiences closures this week for repairs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tucker Road will be experiencing some closures this week. The Macon water authority will be on site repairing a 24-inch storm drainpipe at 2099…
Severe storms possible Sunday and Monday in Middle Georgia
It is already a hot and humid day in Middle Georgia, and as such a HEAT ADVISORY has been issued for heat index values over 105. Later this afternoon we will start to see storms fire up over the area.…
Woman charged in hit-and-run incident
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman in Jones County faces charges after the Jones County Sheriff's Office says she was involved in a hit-and-run. It happened on July 31 on…
Two women face 53 charges in prescription drug investigation
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two women face a total of 53 charges, accused of illegally obtaining a prescription drug from pharmacies throughout Middle Georgia. On July…
Staying hot and humid this weekend with scattered storms
We have been dealing with rain and storms for most of the day, but tonight we are seeing just a few isolated showers. By Saturday we…
Study: Sunny days linked to increase in dog bites
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new study from Harvard Medical School and Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital shows sunny days bring an increase in reported dog bites. That’s why…
Mercer plans to boost rural Healthcare, train medical professionals in Taylor County
TAYLOR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Congressman Sanford Bishop has announced a $224,000 grant to improve healthcare in Taylor County. The grant provides Mercer University with the funds to start a new primary care facility. Mercer's goal is to help rural…
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin working to lower Georgia's high maternal mortality rate
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In an effort to address Georgia's alarming maternal mortality rate, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is rolling out specialized services and care for expectant mothers in Middle Georgia. The facility has begun offering tours of their birth…
UPDATE: Passenger injured in Washington County plane crash dies
UPDATE (8/4) - One of the two men involved in the plane crash earlier this week in Washington County has died. Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran confirmed 69-year-old…
UPDATE: Investigators need help identifying suspects in Macon robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Thursday afternoon armed robbery. It happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Circle K located at…
Portion of Millerfield Road renamed 'Jim Hickman Way' in golfer's honor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A professional golfer, teacher and father was honored Friday by friends and family for his contributions to the Macon community. City…
New Washington County Schools Superintendent shares vision for school year
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Washington County School System is starting the new school year with a new superintendent. Vickie Harden graduated from Washington County High School and went on to work for 13 years in the classroom and 17…
Central Georgia Boy Scouts chooses its next Distinguished Citizen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Central Georgia Council Boy Scouts of America has decided on the recipient of this year's Distinguished Citizen Award. On Thursday morning, they…