Macon Water Authority restoring collapsed stormwater pipe that caused sinkhole
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority (MWA) is working to restore a collapsed stormwater pipe after a sinkhole was reported near Telfair Street. MWA…
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State Senator David Lucas visits Bibb County Jail as part of 'Just Walk Away' initiative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Senator David Lucas visited inmates at the Bibb County Jail Wednesday as part of a campaign…
Bibb County's VIP Academy prepares for first graduation ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County's VIP Academy is gearing up for its first-ever graduation ceremony this spring. Seniors received their caps and gowns Wednesday. The virtual…
Amerson River Park reopens after flood waters recede, some trails remain closed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amerson River Park is back open to the public after heavy rain left parts of the property submerged, but some…
Rutland High School students building wooden grow beds for Brookdale Resource Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students at Rutland High School are gaining hands-on experience while giving back to their community. Through a partnership with Macon-Bibb…
Easter Events in Middle Georgia 2023
(41NBC/WMGT) -- Easter Sunday is quickly approaching, and many are celebrating the weekend with special church services, egg hunts and more! Check our list here to see what there is to do around the community this coming weekend. -First Baptist…
Macon's Capitol Theatre undergoes brand refresh
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon's Capitol Theatre is undergoing a name and brand refresh! You can see that new logo here, based on the iconic theatre marquee. The owners of the venue say…
Leader of Warner Robins drug trafficking organization sentenced to 35 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The leader of an armed drug trafficking organization in Middle Georgia has been sentenced to 35 years in prison. According to the Department of Justice, 33-year-old Ontarrio Veal (aka "Torrie") of Warner Robins was investigated by…
Houston County responders now carrying Narcan for overdoses
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Every law enforcement officer and firefighter in Houston County will now carry Narcan in an easy to access pouch. Narcan is a medicine used to rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. Houston County District Attorney Will…
Record highs possible Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon around Middle Georgia with the possibility to set new records. Today A good…
Man killed in hit-and-run along I-16 in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly hit and run along Interstate 16 (westbound). Deputies responded to the incident around 2:15 Wednesday…
MWA closing downtown street to repair stormwater pipe, detour in place
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority is closing a downtown street to work to work on a stormwater pipe that caused a sinkhole.…
Heating into the 80s and 90s Wednesday across Middle Georgia
After a morning starting in the clouds and fog, we finally got some sunshine for the afternoon. Highs today returned to the 80s, which is…
Peach County woman wanted for theft by taking, identity theft
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is searching for a Peach County woman wanted for theft and identity theft. Investigators want to…
Perry man killed in Monday night motorcycle crash
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Perry man is dead following a crash involving a motorcycle, Monday night. The crash happened around 9:35pm at Langston Road and Sugar Creek…
Piedmont Macon hospitals provide resources to improve community health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North hospitals want to improve access to healthcare and offer education services tailored to the middle Georgia community.…
Mercer to participate in NASA research project
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A team from Mercer's School of Engineering is gearing up to participate in NASA's Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project. The project will give students a chance…
Macon NAACP holds lunch for sanitation workers, honoring MLK's legacy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon sanitation workers were treated to a luncheon Tuesday in recognition of their hard work, and in remembrance of a civil rights…
Chess & Community brings free program to Tubman Museum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The group "Chess and Community" is visiting the Tubman Museum to provide a free chess program for students. The program will share…
Daybreak raises $300,000 to help homeless in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Daybreak Resource Center in Macon raised $300,114 from their Sleepout event for the homeless. People participated in the event last February by…
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful has discounted Yoshino trees for sale
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you missed out on buying a Yoshino tree during the Cherry Blossom Festival, you can still get one, and at a discounted price. Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful says it still has trees for sale. The trees…
Two men injured in drive-by shooting in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Houston County Sheriff's Office is investigating after two men were injured on Sunday in an apparent drive-by shooting. When deputies arrived at 70 block of Red Fox Run, they found 22-year-old Jose Rivera and 20-year-old…
Hotter conditions take over Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see the sunshine return Tuesday afternoon as temperatures rise into the 80s. Today A cloudy and foggy morning will give…
Warm, dry weather returns to Middle Georgia for a few days
It has been another rainy start to a week here in Middle Georgia, but rain won't be the main story for the week.…
Springdale Elementary School teacher awarded top education honor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you walk the halls of Springdale Elementary School you might come across colorful depictions of the school's mascot. The massive paintings were done…
PHOTOS: Suspect wanted in Dollar General armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect. The suspect was…
Suspect charged in deadly shooting on Log Cabin Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest in connection to a deadly shooting at a home on Log Cabin Drive. Deputies arrested…
Man killed in Saturday morning shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies are investigating a death that took place at a home on Hall Street off Gray Highway. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a fight at a home around 2:30 Saturday morning.…
Wet Monday to begin the first week of April
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A small weather low pressure system will bring soppy weather to Middle Georgia for much of the day Monday. Today Middle Georgia is in…
Children with special needs invited to experience prom in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Children with special needs are invited to attend an evening of food, music and fun, thanks to the community of Milledgeville. Children with…
Georgia colleges respond to $66M in state budget cuts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The University System of Georgia reports 26 Georgia institutions will experience state budget cut totaling $66 million. The University System says it is worried…
Emergency responders break ground on new Monroe County fire station
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County leaders and emergency response teams gathered Friday to break ground for the new High Falls Fire Station. The new station…
Students compete in SoCon Entrepreneurship Challenge at Mercer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Student entrepreneurs from schools from across the southeast met in Macon for a chance to showcase their business ideas and compete for a grand…
Bike Walk Macon renovating street in Pleasant Hill neighborhood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bike Walk Macon is transforming a section in Pleasant Hill this weekend. The organization wants to improve the Walnut Street area by adding…
Jones County Charity Kickball Celebration happening Sunday
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local non-profit is partnering with the Jones County Parks and Recreation Department to bring the community together for family fun, food and kickball. Mind Strong Body Strong Sports Mentoring is hosting the first ever Charity…
Man wanted in connection to Macon burglaries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help locating a burglary suspect. Deputies are trying to find 57-year-old James Edward Rouse. He is wanted…
Severe storms possible Saturday across Middle Georgia
Hope you have been enjoying the nice weather in Middle Georgia because Saturday brings the return of storms. A line of storms will be moving into the area during the morning hours along a cold front. This cold front is…
Teen shot on Pinedale Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 18-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in south Macon. The shooting happened around 1:20 Friday afternoon in the 4500 block of Pinedale…
Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, his lawyers said Thursday, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge and jolting his bid to retake the White House next year. The…
Historic Macon hosting Spring Flea Market this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon is preparing for its Spring Flea Market. Items for sale range from furniture and silverware to vinyl albums and historic art. Other…
Perry hosting 34th annual Dogwood Festival this weekend
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Perry is painted in yellow and white in celebration of the 34th annual Dogwood Festival. It is happening April 1-2nd. The Perry Chamber…
World Bipolar Day observed to raise awareness and dispel stigma
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Today is recognized as World Bipolar Day as an effort to raise awareness and dispel stigma surrounding the mood disorder. According to…
GCSU offers compost operation program for students
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College and State University is teaching students about compost operations. Since 2017, the campus has turned more than 70,000 pounds of food waste into…
Eastman Tractor Supply teaches youth how to grow a garden
EASTMAN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- The Tractor Supply store in Eastman is inviting kids to learn how start their own garden. The store is hosting a "Plant-A-Seed event" on…
Beautiful weather expected all day Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure is keeping sunny and warm conditions over the Peach State throughout the day Thursday. Today It is sunny around the entire Peach State. Temperatures in Middle Georgia will climb into the mid to upper…
UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal shooting at Brookhaven Apartments
UPDATE: Deputies make an arrest. It was reported that suspect 32-year-old Keywan Gerold Capers was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend when victim 37-year-old Christopher Matthew…
Monroe County man busted for trafficking Meth
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Wednesday, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on Towaliga South Rd. Investigators received information that the suspect, Brooks Bass-Gainey was located at a friend’s house. Brooks Bass-Gainey was…
Local law firm donates hundreds of free meals, supplies to Milledgeville residents impacted by tornado
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local business gave away hundreds of free meals and emergency supply kits to a community recovering…
First Baptist Church of Centerville to stage 'The Living Last Supper' performance
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - First Baptist Church of Centerville is preparing to stage a dramatic performance of "The Living Last Supper," a recreation of…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosts PACT Act clinic to educate veterans on disability compensation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosted a clinic in Macon on Wednesday to educate veterans on how to file for disability compensation claims and understand the benefits available to them. The clinic focused on the…