Annual Youth Art Show opens at 567 Center for Renewal in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 567 Center for Renewal is once again showcasing the creative talents of Macon-Bibb County's youth as part of Youth Art Month. The…
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UPDATE: 39-Year-old arrested for fatal shooting of 10-year-old
UPDATE: A 39-year-old man has been arrested for the fatal shooting of 10-year-old Damarion Byrd. According to the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, a…
Child found dead in swimming pool at Perry home
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Monday morning, a 2-year-old child was found dead in a swimming pool. According to Houston County coroner James Williams, the child was discovered…
Sunshine continues Monday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mostly sunny conditions with above average temperatures are continuing into the new week. Today It was a cool and muggy morning around Middle…
Man killed on dirt bike
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 24-year-old is dead after crashing his dirt bike into an SUV. That's according to a press release by the Warner Robins Police Department. A 24-year-old…
Alana 'Honey Boo Boo' Thompson involved in police chase
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former child television star 'Honey Boo Boo' was a passenger involved in a police chase on Tuesday. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says a deputy noticed a vehicle speeding and nearly hitting another car getting off…
MTA faces backlash over fare hike
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority is facing opposition from a group of concerned citizens after announcing its plans to increase bus fare rates due to inflation. A…
Heritage or hurtful history? Milledgeville debates Confederate statue fate
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The removal of the confederate soldier's monument on Jefferson Street in downtown Milledgeville has sparked a heated debate among residents. The request for…
Houston County Sheriff's Office K-9 to receive new body armor
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County Sheriff's Office K-9, named Jobi, is set to receive new body armor to improve his ability to serve…
UPDATE: Charges upgraded for men accused in February shooting that left 1 dead, another injured
UPDATE (3/3 9 p.m.) - Investigators say 27-year-old Raymond Nottingham of Warner Robins and 18-year-old Jadarrious Markell Sears of Macon are now charged with murder and criminal…
Downtown Macon celebrates Read Across America Week with creative business engagements
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Macon was abuzz with excitement Friday as the annual Read Across America Week continued. To commemorate Dr. Seuss's birthday, businesses…
BCSD: Vineville Academy dismissal resumes after brief lockdown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Vineville Academy went into a brief lockdown just before dismissal Friday due to a safety concern at the front entrance of the school. That's according to Bibb County School District spokesperson Stephanie Hartley. "We want to…
Storms likely Friday afternoon; some could be strong
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring showers and storms to Middle Georgia today with a small potential for some to be severe. Today Middle Georgia will again see mostly cloudy conditions for our Friday. Showers will…
Two dead after Macon apartment fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An early morning fire claimed the life of a mother and daughter Friday. Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley says the fire was reported at the Element Apartments…
RAFB contributed over $3 billion to state economy in 2022
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –During its annual 'State of the Base' Thursday, Robins Air Force Base contributed $3.57 billion to the Georgia economy, according to a new base report. Robins publicized its fiscal 2022 economic impact statement, which provides general information about…
Friday brings windy conditions and possible severe storms
Severe storms are ongoing in Texas and areas to our west this evening, associated with a storm system that is headed our way tomorrow. This system will bring a threat of severe storms to Middle Georgia by Friday afternoon. The…
Macon-Bibb residents can receive free tax filing assistance from VITA program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb residents can take advantage of free tax filing services provided by The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program as the…
Macon schools celebrate National Read Across America Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Grab a book because Thursday is National Read Across America Day. The day falls on March 2nd -- the birthday of children's author Doctor Seuss. Thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers celebrate the day by…
Springdale Elementary School celebrates Black History Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Springdale Elementary School celebrated Black History Month with several guest speakers, Monday. School guests visited classrooms and shared their careers with the students. 41NBC Shelby Coates spoke to first graders in Mrs. Juliane Cassara's…
Dickey Farms predicts good crop of Georgia peaches despite weather challenges
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dickey Farms, a family-owned business that has been growing peaches for more than a century, is optimistic about this year's peach…
French education majors visit Bibb County schools through MGA's exchange program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University's Education Department is currently hosting four French students interested in pursuing careers in education. The students, who…
Leader of Baldwin Meth Distribution Ring pleads guilty
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The leader of a major meth trafficking ring in Milledgeville pleads guilty-- along with 16 other co-defendants. Evidence shows 31-year-old Jarvis Havior (also known…
Indiana man arrested for 1989 cold case murder in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Wednesday, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested an Indiana man in connection to a cold case from 1989 that left a…
Man in critical condition after being hit by car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in critical condition after being hit by a car Wednesday night. The accident happened on Rice Mill Road near Sherry…
Scattered storms possible Thursday in Middle Georgia
We saw a few isolated showers in Middle Georgia this evening, but it has been an otherwise pleasant, warm day. Partly cloudy skies are moving in for most of the area overnight, with lows only expected to fall into the…
Jones County High School shifts to virtual learning Friday as basketball team competes in state semifinals
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County High School will shift to virtual instruction Friday as the boys basketball team travels…
Woman wanted for financial card fraud in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department needs your help identifying and locating a woman wanted…
WRPD needs help identifying, locating armed robbery suspect
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department needs your help identifying and locating the suspect involved…
Firearm found in student's backpack at Warner Robins High School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Wednesday, a gun was found in a student's backpack at Warner Robins High School. According to a statement from Chris McCook,…
Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office captain arrested, charged with sexual assault of inmate
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office Captain turned himself in this week on charges of sexual contact with an inmate. The…
Three men arrested in Twiggs for over 30 lbs. of marijuana found in car
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Three men were arrested and charged in Twiggs County Jail after being found with over 30 pounds of…
Doctor offers tips for preventing allergies as pollen season begins in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With spring around the corner, allergy season has already begun in Georgia, and this year it's even earlier than usual. Pine pollen, the most common…
Putnam County single mothers surprised with new homes from Habitat for Humanity
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former NFL player Warrick Dunn, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Warrick Dunn Charities, surprised two families in Eatonton…
Former NFL player, Georgia Bulldog reads for Perry students
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Tucker Elementary in Perry were treated to a visit on Tuesday from former UGA wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell. The "Read with…
United Way of Central Georgia installs book nooks at local laundromat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) is providing children's books somewhere you might not expect—a laundromat. The goal of the…
Atrium Health Navicent opens two time capsules in honor of Macon's Bicentennial
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent celebrated Macon's bicentennial in a unique way by opening two time capsules on Tuesday that had been…
Clouds return Wednesday; rain and strong storms possible late week
It was another beautiful (and warm) day in Middle Georgia with clear skies and highs in the 80s. Overnight we will start to see a…
UPDATE: Coroner identifies mother, son found dead Tuesday
UPDATE (6:45 p.m.) - Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones has identified the people found dead Tuesday as 64-year-old Hilda Archer and her son, 33-year-old Terence Archer. Jones says the…
Jones County government asks for community's help to create new county logo
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County local government is making a change, and it wants the community's help. The county administrator says the county plans…
UPDATE: Howard Middle School employee fired after inappropriate interactions with student
UPDATE: More details concerning the employee fired from Howard Middle for inappropriately interacting with a student have been released. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says…
Sunshine returns for Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies are back for Middle Georgia following an overnight cold front. Today There were a few clouds left during the morning hours today, but as we roll towards lunchtime the skies are clearing completely. Highs…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 20-24
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, February 20 and Friday, February 24,…
Warm and sunny Tuesday ahead of rain later this week
A cold front is pushing through the southeast this evening, bringing a chance for a few showers overnight. Any rain should be light and gone by Tuesday morning. High pressure Tuesday will help to clear out any cloud cover and…
Two teens arrested in connection to recent shootings, theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two teens have been arrested and charged with theft, criminal street gang activity, murder, and more. In a Facebook post from the Bibb…
Houston County BOE honors former Black high school
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In honor of Black History Month, the Houston County Board of Education unveiled a monument Monday afternoon at the former site of Houston High…
Veterans Elementary celebrates civil rights leaders with exhibit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Veterans Elementary School in Macon held an eight-panel traveling exhibit Monday celebrating the girls and women who have advocated for civil rights. Teacher Domeka Smith spoke with us about why she feels it's important for her…
Fort Valley State University working to recruit more women, minority students for science, engineering jobs
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University is working to recruit women and minority students for science and engineering…
Warner Robins woman shot during disagreement
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Sunday night, A 36-year-old woman was shot during a disagreement in Warner Robins. The Warner Robins Police Department says around 9:44 p.m., officers responded to the Houston Medical Center concerning gunshot victim, 36-year-old Chimain Brooks.…
Man killed in crash on Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A fatal wreck on Mercer University Drive Monday morning left a 56-year-old man dead. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, just before 10 a.m., it was reported that a motorcycle headed east on Mercer University…
Vineville Academy hosts wax museum to celebrate Black History Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Have you ever wanted to meet famous historical figures of Black History? Vineville Academy of the Arts might have something to help…