Rain moves in Thursday evening
Clouds have been hanging around all week, keeping temps mild in Middle Georgia, but we will add some rain to that forecast tomorrow. A stationary boundary is parked over Middle Georgia…
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Macon-Bibb starts Black History Month with celebration of Rosa Parks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb officially kicked off Black History Month Wednesday with a ceremony honoring the late civil rights icon, Rosa Parks. The event, hosted by…
MTA increases bus fare for first time in 15 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority (MTA) is increasing its bus fare for the first time in 15 years. The bus fare will now…
Golf carts now allowed on certain city streets in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Perry is making a big change to transportation by introducing new regulations for personal transportation vehicles, including golf carts.…
Washington Memorial Library extends hours
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Washington Memorial Library is extending its hours for your convenience. Effective Wednesday, February 1, residents will have earlier access to the library and its materials thanks to…
Deputies: Man connected to family shooting in Bibb arrested in Jones County for home invasion
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Law enforcement officials say 40-year-old Terrell Mills was already wanted out of Bibb County for the shooting…
UPDATE: Man in custody in connection with shooting of family in south Bibb County
UPDATE (1/31/23): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Pinalkumar Patel earlier this month.…
Clouds and warm conditions hang around Wednesday
We saw a warm and muggy end to January today, as highs warmed into the low 70s across Middle Georgia. Overnight, clouds will be hanging around, keeping lows in…
Bibb County School District begins new strategic plan design for education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is working on a new comprehensive five-year strategic plan to help shape the district's future. "So…
NewTown Macon offers volunteer opportunity with 'Macon Hype Team'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you're looking for a way to get involved with your community and support the downtown events in Macon, NewTown Macon is now…
UPDATE: GBI identifies man taken into custody after Warner Robins standoff
UPDATE: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now investigating Tuesday's officer-involved shooting. A GBI news release identified the suspect as 32-year-old Renaldo Rashad Smith and said he's currently in…
Mostly Cloudy Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mostly cloudy conditions will stick with Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. Today It will be a nicer day than Monday for Middle Georgians, but that isn't saying a lot. The skies will largely remain mostly cloudy, however…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 23-27
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 23 and Friday, January 27, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
Warming up Tuesday, clouds stick around
It has been a cloudy, rainy start to the week, but warmer weather is on the way. Overnight we will be seeing some dense fog across the area, as our…
Baldwin Sheriff's Office taking action to rebuild trust with law enforcement
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local law enforcement officials in Middle Georgia are expressing disbelief after the release of a video showing the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis in early January. The video shows five Memphis police officers beating Nichols,…
GBI: East Dublin officer responds to shots fired call, immediately shot by suspect
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is conducting an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting that happened in East…
Young boy's love for military history leads to special visit to Museum of Aviation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A young boy from southern California, Colton Williford, is capturing the hearts of many with his love for military history…
Join the conversation: 'On the Table' returns to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia announced Monday the return of the community-driven On the Table. On the Table, set to start March…
Local middle school students receive $10,000 toward college education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Six Hutchings College and Career Academy students are proud recipients of the REACH Georgia scholarship. This scholarship will provide $10,000 toward each student's college…
Events set to highlight Rosa Parks, Black History Month in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two events are happening in Macon this week to kick off Black History Month. Friends of the Rosa Parks Square committee is holding a Black History Month Kickoff on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The event starts at…
Train collides with car on Lake Terrace Court, driver in critical condition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in critical condition after a train collided with a vehicle Sunday night. That's according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, which says it happened just before 8 o'clock on Lake Terrace…
Icky weather kicks off final week of January
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A wet pattern has taken over Middle Georgia to end the month of January. Today There was an abundance of rain to begin the morning in Middle Georgia. It moved in yesterday evening with heavy rain…
Fort Valley Police looking for 7 wanted for forgery
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley Police Department needs your help finding seven people. (Photo courtesy of Fort Valley Police Department) Police say they are wanted for forgery in the fourth degree, and conspiracy to commit a crime.…
Man wrecks stolen vehicle in Jones County after police chase
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is behind bars after a multi-county police chase ended in a crash in Jones County on Thursday afternoon. The Jones…
Tubman Museum's annual 'All That Jazz' concert, gala happening Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Tubman Museum's annual "All That Jazz" concert and gala is happening Saturday night at the Macon City Auditorium. Attendees can expect a night of music, live performances, and an after-concert dance party. Doors open at…
This weekend brings warmer weather and Sunday showers
High pressure over Middle Georgia kept us dry and cool today, but it will start to push east Saturday, setting up for some big forecast changes. Southeasterly winds…
Veterans High School student Sam Neary wins Georgia music competitions with original composition
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Veterans High School 11th grader Sam Neary has a passion for singing and playing piano, and it has led…
Jones County student named 'Youth of the Year'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia names its 2023 Youth of the Year. Jones County High school junior Erionna Finney received the honor during a gala at Middle Georgia State University, Thursday night. She…
Monster Truck Wars returns to Middle Georgia for night of family fun, giant truck mayhem
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monster Truck Wars returns to Middle Georgia Saturday for a night of family fun and giant truck…
Eliminating cervical cancer: North Central Health District encourages women to get pelvic exams
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In 2020, the World Health Organization set a goal to completely eliminate cervical cancer in 100 years. As of now, cervical cancer…
Man arrested in failed bank robbery attempt in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is charged in connection with a bank robbery attempt Friday morning at Truist Bank, located at 3600 Mercer University Drive. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release says the attempt was reported just after…
2 separate dog attacks in Wilcox County leave 1 dead
WILCOX COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One woman is dead and another person was injured following two separate pitbull attacks this month. That's according to a Wilcox County Sheriff's Office Facebook post Friday, which said the first attack happened on January…
Sunshine sticks around Friday; new pattern moves in this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgians should enjoy the sunshine Friday before a wet pattern takes over the state this weekend. Today Middle Georgia will see plenty of sun to finish the final full week of January. Temperatures will reach…
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller announces plans to run for second term
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mayor Lester Miller announced Thursday he plans to seek a second term as the leader of Macon-Bibb County. "Supporters raised more than…
Disney Plus series 'Genius: MLK/X' to begin filming in downtown Macon next week
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Crews will begin filming a new season of a Disney Plus series in downtown Macon…
Robins Air Force Base hiring software, computer and electrical engineers
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Robins Air Force Base is currently seeking to hire software, computer, and electrical engineers, as well as computer scientists. Engineer and recruiter…
Staying cool and sunny Friday
Clouds have moved out of the area today, but cold air has filtered in and now many of us (as of 9pm) are sitting in the 30s. Overnight, low temps will…
Major beautification project underway at Cliffview Lake in Macon-Bibb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb's Parks and Beautification department held a press conference Thursday to announce the start of a major beautification project for Cliffview Lake. Mayor…
3 arrested, 1 wanted in Jones County theft ring
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- When the Jones County Sheriff's Office took a trip out to a house on Highway 57 to serve a warrant on a man wanted…
Blustery afternoon Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Strong breezes following Wednesday's cold front are bringing a chilly bite to Middle Georgia. Today The sun is back for the Peach State following a wet and cloudy Wednesday. It is a lot cooler following the…
Cooler air moves in for Thursday
It was a dreary day in Middle Georgia with rain, storms, and clouds, but we are already seeing some clearing tonight behind a cold front. The cold front is starting…
Macon-Bibb County unveils new affordable housing complex
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is moving forward on a plan to provide residents more affordable housing options. The Macon Housing Authority cut the ribbon Wednesday on a new facility…
Beating the blues: How to cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the weather changes and the days become shorter and drearier, many people may find themselves feeling less active and more depressed.…
Discover Macon's music history with the new Macon Music App
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon is known for its rich music history, and now visitors to the city can easily explore all of the historic music sites and tour…
Driver dies in car chase, crash along Log Cabin Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia State Patrol is investigating a deadly chase and crash involving a Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputy. According to GSP, a Bibb County…
UPDATE: Arrest made in shooting outside Mrs. Winner's
UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Investigators with the assistance of the Bibb County Special Investigation Unit, Gang Unit,…
2023 Cherry Blossom Festival pins unveiled
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Macon residents are gearing up for one of the most colorful celebrations of the year with the unveiling of the new official Cherry Blossom Festival…
Macon celebrates 200 years of history and success with year-long Bicentennial events
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Macon is celebrating 200 years of history and success with a year-long plan of events organized by the Bicentennial Committee. Events and Partnership Chair…
Protect yourself from tax scammers: Tips from the Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is warning residents to be vigilant during the tax filing season as scammers see it as an opportunity…
Severe storms possible Wednesday morning
Well, we are in our 4th week of January and dealing with yet another potential severe weather day in Middle Georgia. Overnight a cold front will approach the area, bringing increasing…