Bibb deputies: 19-year-old hospitalized after Monday afternoon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 19-year-old man is in stable condition at the hospital after being shot Monday afternoon. It happened around 2:30 in the 1100 block of…
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Flooding forces evacuation of 100+ residents from Macon apartment complex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 100 residents of a Macon apartment complex were evacuated Monday after their apartments were flooded. Timber Pointe Apartments on Old…
Storms lead to flooding, evacuation at High Falls State Park
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High Falls State Park was evacuated Monday after storms moved through the area and resulted in flooding. The park escorted around 25…
Storms damage homes and businesses in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Milledgeville residents are cleaning up after a weekend of storms left trees down, homes and businesses damaged, and some families still without power. Parts of…
UPDATE: Lane closure on I-75 South in Byron due to road failure
UPDATE: The Georgia Department of Transportation says that crews are working within an active construction zone to rehab the slab concrete. GDOT says 2 lanes had to be closed for the construction, and another had to be closed due to…
Middle Georgia Schools Severe Weather Cancelations
(41NBC/WMGT) -- Due to severe weather in the area, several school districts have canceled afterschool and athletic activities for the day. BIBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT says: All Bibb County Schools afterschool programs and athletic activities have been canceled for Monday.…
Man wanted for burglary at Citgo on Emery Highway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking to identify a suspect in connection to a burglary that happened at the Citgo on Emery…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office warns motorists to stay off the road if possible
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking citizens to stay off the roads if they don't need to travel-- this message comes due to fallen trees, standing water and power outages throughout all of Bibb County…
Evacuations under way at High Falls State Park
HIGH FALLS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rescues and evacuations are happening now at the High Falls State Park campground in Monroe County. The Monroe County Emergency Services and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources are coordinating the effort. Christina Bramlett with…
Bibb County Schools cancels after school activities amid severe weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County School District has canceled all after school programs and athletic activities for Monday. The school district sent out an alert in the morning, saying that all buses arrived at school safely this morning.…
UPDATE: Macon Terminal Station reopens after flooding
UPDATE: The terminal station in Macon has re-opened after a brief closure as a precautionary measure due to water accumulation at the entrances earlier this morning. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)…
Monroe Schools delaying classes Monday
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to a post on the Mary Persons Twitter account, based on overnight weather conditions staff for Monroe County Schools will report at 9 a.m. and all schools will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Dollar General on Emery Hwy. robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to a press release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, around 9:00PM Sunday night at the Dollar General Store, located at 2797 Emery Hwy. two men, entered the store armed with handguns. The first male…
Severe thunderstorm threat continues for Middle Georgia overnight
After a stormy start for much of Middle Georgia, we have gotten a few hours of a reprieve this afternoon. That is short-lived however because more storms are on the way from Alabama within the next few hours. You will…
Strong and severe storms possible Saturday across Middle Georgia
It has been a great weather week for the Cherry Blossom Festival in Middle Georgia, but rain is back in the forecast starting Saturday. A line of showers and storms will be moving into the area during the morning and…
Dickey Farms in Musella opens U-pick strawberry field for the season
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dickey Farms in Musella has opened its U-pick strawberry field for the season, giving families the chance to pick some sweet…
Andalusia Farm opens new center preserving the legacy of Flannery O'Connor
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Andalusia Farm, the former home of celebrated author Flannery O'Connor, has opened a new Interpretive Center in Milledgeville to commemorate what…
Historic Cannonball House celebrates Macon Bicentennial, Cherry Blossom Festival with living history program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The historic Cannonball House in Macon is celebrating the Cherry Blossom Festival and Macon's Bicentennial by showcasing 200 years…
Macon man arrested for burglary at Dollar General
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The suspect behind a burglary at the Dollar General on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. was arrested on Friday. According to the Bibb County…
Rain chances escalate over the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring some storm chances Saturday before stalling out, allowing for more rain late Sunday. Today It's hot and sunny again around Middle…
Man accused of shooting girlfriend during fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A man is in the Bibb County Jail for allegedly shooting his girlfriend last week at a convenience store. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office incident report, Appollonia McCary stopped by the BP on Eisenhower Parkway…
Sandersville man arrested in connection to shooting
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Sandersville Police Department arrests a man after executing a search warrant in connection to a shooting Wednesday night. Police say Quinton Ritter is a suspect in a case that left a passenger injured after being…
Monroe County Middle School on alert after alleged social media threat by student
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County Middle School officials and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office are currently investigating an alleged threat made over social media by an MCMS student. The threat was reported to school administrators on Thursday. According to…
Houston County LGBTQ+ community frustrated with county's $1.25 million defense of transgender treatment lawsuit
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Members of the Houston County LGBTQ+ community expressed frustration during Thursday's Board of Commissioners meeting regarding a…
Warm and dry Friday ahead of weekend rain and storms
Temperatures across Middle Georgia are staying pretty warm this evening, with southwesterly winds aiding in that warm-up. Some patchy fog will be possible once again Friday morning, with sunshine returning by late morning. Highs will once again be warming into…
Atlanta pastor begins worldwide evangelistic tour in Macon this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atlanta's Church of the Apostles pastor, Dr. Michael Youssef, is set to begin his worldwide evangelistic tour in Macon this weekend. The…
Cordele man convicted, sentenced to 120 years in prison after firing shots at law enforcement
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Cordele man was sentenced Thursday to 120 years in prison without the possibility of parole after…
Cherry Blossom Festival features Connecticut street artist's murals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival added an art gallery to its lineup this year, featuring 10 large murals created by a street artist…
Parents urged to be aware of harmful chemicals during National Poison Prevention Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This week is National Poison Prevention Week, and the Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital is urging…
'Operation Green Machine' leads to arrests in Houston County drug trafficking group
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- 13 People were arrested in connection to drug trafficking in Middle Georgia after an investigation was conducted by the Houston…
Man connected to several Macon burglaries arrested
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Wednesday afternoon, a man was arrested in connection to 2 commercial burglaries that took place on Montpelier Avenue and Mercer University Drive. According to the…
Mercer University breaks ground on new transitional school for students with dyslexia
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University will soon have the ability to prepare students with dyslexia to achieve academically with the construction of a new…
Local dog care business promotes puppy services on National Puppy Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's National Puppy Day, a day to show love to your pets or consider adopting one from a local shelter. Camp…
Highs in the 80s return Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures continue to climb Thursday afternoon as sunny skies stick around. Today Sunny conditions will hang with Middle Georgia all day…
The heat is on in for the end of the week in Middle Georgia
We had another nice day in Middle Georgia, with temperatures warming back to the 70s this afternoon. Our warm up won't be stopping there, because the 80s return for the end of the week. Dry weather and sunny skies will…
UPDATE: Waverly Pointe Apartments stabbing victim identified as a runaway
UPDATE (3/23) - The 16-year-old who was stabbed and killed has been identified as Gregory Smith, a runaway from a children's home in Macon. According…
Dublin City Schools to focus on mental, physical health at 'Be Well Expo'
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Schools is offering a unique wellness event for students and their families on Thursday, March 23rd. More…
Pickleball players from across America competing in Macon's 'Pinkest Pickleball Party on the Planet' this week
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - More than 300 people from across the country are at Tattnall Square Park this week, competing in…
Georgia College hosts its first TEDx Event
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College and State University (GCSU) is hosting its first TEDx event Friday. The theme of the event is "Power of the Public Square." It…
Interactive map app coming to Rose Hill Cemetery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon is celebrating its bicentennial, and the Rose Hill Preservation and Restoration Board is partnering with the Oak Ridge Project to bring the city's…
Cherry Blossom Festival selling cherry blossom trees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In celebration of the International Cherry Blossom Festival, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is selling cherry blossom trees. They're between $25 and $65, with the most…
Felony murder conviction upheld for 2017 Milledgeville shooting
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Supreme Court says a Baldwin county felony murder conviction stands. A grand jury found Malik Taylor guilty in the 2017 murder of…
Local libraries hope to inspire youth to read for National Reading Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In honor of National Reading Month, the Middle Georgia Regional Library is giving kids a head start in learning…
Armed robbery in Warner Robins leads to search for suspect
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for the suspect connected to an armed robbery that took place Tuesday morning. According…
Cattle escape trailer in downtown McRae-Helena, roundup ensues
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bright and early on Wednesday in Telfair County, Police had an unexpected cattle roundup. As you can see in these photos posted by the…
Convicted felon sentenced to 20 years in Macon child death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Georgia man pleads guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in connection to the death…
Man sentenced to 15 years in deadly 2021 DUI crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A judge sentences a Gray man to 15 years behind bars for a 2021 deadly DUI crash. Wednesday, 50-year-old Jason Ellis Partin pleaded guilty to First Degree Vehicular Homicide and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol…
Temperatures climb back above average Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the 70s this afternoon following a cloudy start. Today It was a warmer but cloudy start to the morning…
Coroner: FVSU student found dead in dorm room
FORT VALLEY (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University Campus Police is handling an on-campus death investigation. Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks says a student was found dead in…
Houston County Commissioners vote to increase solid waste rates
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--With the rise of inflation and the change of labor costs, Houston County residents have been expecting a change to their solid waste rate. The…