Man arrested for April deadly shooting on Hall St.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in April. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 22-year-old Shamar Robinson…
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Man arrested for attempted burglary of Marathon gas station on Harrison Rd
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --A man has been arrested for attempting to burglarize a Marathon gas station early Saturday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office…
UPDATE: Body found at Rice Mill Road identified
UPDATE: The BCSO says the victim has been identified as 49-year-old Lawrence Elliott Phelps Jr. of Macon. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating…
Hot and humid Saturday; Severe storms possible Sunday
It was another hot and muggy day across Middle Georgia, with afternoon storms that helped to cool us off this evening. Rain should be ending before midnight…
Eastman Chic-King owner after fire: 'We'll get back as soon as we can'
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chic-King, a family-owned and operated restaurant in Dodge County, is closed indefinitely after a fire on Thursday caused extensive damage. Just before 9:30…
New YKK AP manufacturing facility promises job growth in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A significant boost to local employment is on the horizon for Middle Georgia, thanks to a new partnership between YKK AP and…
Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center hosts 'Splash Bash' for seniors amid Middle Georgia heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the Middle Georgia summer heat intensifies, the Elaine H. Lucas Senior Center offered a unique refuge for its senior citizens…
Wanted suspect arrested following multi-county chase, crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A driver, wanted for armed robbery and carjacking in Bibb County, is facing a long list of new charges after a multi-county chase. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, just before 9:00pm on July 3rd…
4 arrested using footballs to smuggle contraband into Baldwin State Prison
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four people are behind bars after trying to use footballs to get contraband into the Baldwin State Prison. The Georgia Department of Corrections shared details of the incident on its Facebook page. According to the post,…
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia introduces donation delivery service in partnership with ReSupply
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia has partnered with ReSupply, a veteran-owned donation pickup service, to introduce a new donation delivery service.…
Epsilon Beta Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity holds annual school giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Happening on Saturday morning, school supplies will be given away for both students and teachers. The Epsilon Beta Lambda…
Macon Mental Health Matters hosting Pop-Up Gym with other local agencies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- If you're looking to clear your head or take a mental health break, you'll want to clear your schedule Saturday morning.…
BCSO Investigates fatal shooting on Lindwood Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened just before 11 p.m. Thursday night. Deputies responded to a person shot inside…
Deputies: Social media video leads to Macon woman's arrest on child cruelty charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A disturbing video leads to the arrest of a Macon mother. Bibb County deputies say 27-year-old Samarria White was…
Staying hot and humid Friday with scattered storms
We saw sunshine most of the day, allowing highs to warm into the mid-90s this afternoon. A few showers popped up this evening, with a few more possible overnight. Tomorrow…
Chic-King, longstanding Eastman restaurant, heavily damaged in Thursday fire
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chic-King, a longstanding favorite in Eastman, was heavily damaged by a fire that broke out early Thursday morning. The fire at the building,…
Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Crisp County deputy
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Funeral arrangements are set for the Crisp County Sheriff's Office deputy killed in the line of duty, Wednesday. Deputy Tyee Browne was performing a…
Sheriff: Threatening phone calls lead to swift response in Eastman, no credible threats found
UPDATE (7 p.m.) - Dodge County High School and Dodge County Hospital were both placed under lockdown on Thursday after threatening phone…
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia brings back adult GED program thanks to grant money
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia is working to improve adult literacy in the region, and it just received a boost in funding to help with that goal. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded Goodwill a $9,000…
New commander takes over 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Colonel Deedrick L. Reese has assumed command of the 78th Air Base Wing at Robins Air Force Base,…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center receives 4-star rating for overall quality of healthcare
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Carl Vinson Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Dublin wants veterans to know they have options when choosing a healthcare…
Store employee arrested in connection to Family Dollar armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest in connection to a reported armed robbery. Deputies first responded to an armed robbery…
Storm odds reduced Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Only a few isolated storms are likely Thursday after more widespread storms Tuesday and Wednesday. Middle Georgia is seeing overall sunnier conditions this afternoon when compared to Wednesday. Middle Georgians spending time outdoors should…
Pedestrian killed in crash on Houston Road in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pedestrian is dead following a crash on Houston Road in Macon, Wednesday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the collision happened…
Bibb deputies need help identifying The Home Depot robber
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man deputies say pulled a gun and stole several items from The Home Depot…
Heat, humidity, and scattered storms continue this week
We have been stuck in a familiar weather pattern the past few days with warm weather and afternoon storms. Tomorrow will be no different as we see…
Two women arrested after car chase with gunfire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two women were arrested after a verbal argument turned into a violent car chase in Bibb County. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office posted about…
GBI releases more information about shooting of Crisp County deputy
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a Crisp County deputy who died in the line of duty early Wednesday morning. According to a GBI news release, the deputy has been identified as…
Fatal Crash in Washington County leads to GSP investigation
UPDATE: The Georgia State Patrol has released more information on the fatal crash in Washington County. According to the GSP's report, troopers responded to a 2-vehicle crash…
More scattered storms likely Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Widespread scattered storms are likely around Middle Georgia for a 3rd straight afternoon. Today Another typical summer afternoon awaits Middle Georgia as partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s stick…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in Crisp County Deputy shooting
UPDATE: Information about the suspect has been made available through a booking report from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. 25-Year-old Croshawn Cross was arrested in connection to this incident.…
Man dead after drive by shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 19-year-old Macon man is dead after being shot while walking down the street in Warner Robins. According to a press release, 19-year-old Ormand Humphrey…
Locals, visitors celebrate 'Sparks Over the Park' in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Locals and visitors spent Tuesday gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July with Sparks Over the Park at Lake Tobesofkee. Macon resident…
Francar's restaurant back open after briefly closing earlier this year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An iconic restaurant in the Mercer University community is still open after briefly closing its doors earlier this year. Francar’s Buffalo Wings closed for 17 days in March due to staffing shortages and low sales caused…
Teen drivers reminded to not drive distracted or impaired during summer months
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Learning how to drive is a rite of passage that can be exciting for any teen driver, but while driving…
Georgia College & State University hires new Chief Diversity Officer
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia College & State University has hired a new chief diversity officer. GCSU says Dr. Michael Snowden started in his position as…
Telfair County Sheriff's Office seizes guns and drugs
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Telfair County Sheriff's Office made a post on social media on Monday concerning several drugs and guns that were seized. According to the…
Discover Middle Georgia: Our local birds and birdwatching
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Colorful, musical, and everywhere you look, you can’t go far outside without seeing one of the members of nature’s choir: birds. We spoke with…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 26-30
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 26 and Friday, June 30, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Heat and scattered storms return for Independence Day
It was another stormy day for parts of Middle Georgia, with most of us seeing some calm weather for the evening. The 4th of July will be…
Preparations underway for Lake Tobesofkee's 'Sparks Over the Park' Independence Day Celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you’re planning on going to Lake Tobesofkee this Fourth of July, you can expect to find food, fun and…
Local shelter urges pet protection this Independence Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, All About Animals shelter in Macon is urging local pet owners to ensure the safety of their…
New Special Agent in Charge for GBI's Middle Georgia Task Force
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- GBI's Middle Georgia Gang Task Force has a new Special Agent in Charge (SAC). Klay Kilcrease will now be responsible for the supervision of staff within this unit, which conducts investigations into criminal street gangs, drugs…
Hundreds from across Georgia attend unity service to support Temple Beth Israel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temple Beth Israel received an outpouring of support Sunday in the wake of an antisemitic rally that took place in…
Discover Middle Georgia: Dauset Trails Nature Center
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- In the late 1970s Hampton Daughtry and D.P. Settle joined forces to set aside a nearly 1,800 acre piece of property to help kids get…
Person shot in drug deal turned armed robbery in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A person was shot in a marijuana deal turned into an armed robbery in Perry late Sunday night. The Perry Police Department…
Typical summer conditions to begin the week of the Fourth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A summer pattern with near average temperatures is likely throughout the first week of July. Today Partly cloudy skies will be with Middle Georgia most of the day before storms fire up late in the afternoon.…
Man fatally shot on Daffodil Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being shot on Daffodil Street. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office it happened in the 400 block just after 06:30 p.m. Saturday. When deputies arrived they found…
Warner Robins man shot
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to a police report Warner Robins officers responded to a shooting early Saturday morning. The 27-year-old male victim was being treated at the Houston Medical Center after being shot in the abdomen in what…
Warner Robins home invasion results in shooting, police searching for suspect
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A home invasion Friday night left one person hospitalized, and Warner Robins Police are now looking for a suspect. According to WRPD news release, the home invasion happened around 8:30 at Lake Vista Apartments on…