Oldest living WWII nurse passes away at 108
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The oldest living WWII nurse has passed away, the Dublin VA medical center wrote on the loss, saying that she was a treasured part…
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Highs in the 90s expected Tuesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It will feel like summer outside with temperatures climbing into the 90s this afternoon. Today Partly cloudy skies will be with Middle Georgia again throughout the day today. As the sun takes over more in the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 1-5
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, May 1…
East Dublin man arrested, charged with murder of Warner Robins woman
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 26-year-old man from East Dublin has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses in connection with the death of 22-year-old Ericia…
15-year-old shot in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 15-year-old was shot Monday night. According to a press release deputies responded to the 500 block of…
Mary Persons High School placed on lock down after shooting threat
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Mary Persons High School and other buildings in the area, were placed on lock down after a threat was called in Monday afternoon. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, it received a phone call around 3:45…
WRPD: Man dies after being stabbed with scissors during domestic dispute
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after being stabbed with scissors during a domestic dispute Monday. That's according to a Warner Robins Police…
2 hospitalized after Monday shooting in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people are hospitalized after being shot Monday night in Warner Robins. That's according to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, which…
Summerlike weather sticks around this week with heat and a few storms
Summer weather was in full force across Middle Georgia this afternoon as highs warmed into the upper 80s and even 90s. A few areas also saw isolated thunderstorms, but most of us just saw a few clouds by the afternoon.…
Macon-Bibb firefighters receive promotions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb firefighters were promoted in a ceremony at the fire headquarters on Monday. Eight firefighters were promoted to lieutenant and seven became sergeants, surrounded by their…
Visit Macon celebrates National Tourism Week with updated Tour Macon app, social media contest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Visit Macon is celebrating National Tourism Week by encouraging people to explore the city and its attractions. The organization has updated its Tour Macon app, which…
LightShine Promotions, Dominion Agency aim to revive traditional gospel music in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - "Quartet Classic," a men's gospel quartet, performed classic songs Friday night at United Community Church in Macon. The concert, presented by LightShine Promotions and…
Man wanted for mail theft in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for a man wanted for theft after he was seen stealing an envelope from the front porch of a home on East Imperial Circle. According to a release…
Hot weather continues to begin the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see above average temperatures Monday afternoon. Today Partly cloudy skies will hang with Middle Georgia throughout the daylight hours today. Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 80s around the region. The…
Man shot in Bloomfield
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in critical but stable condition after being shot Sunday. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at the intersection of Bloomfield Road at Chambers…
Woman hit and killed by a car on Shurling Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Shurling drive Sunday. According to a release from the Bibb County…
Byron gears up for Battle of Byron Festival's return after 8 years
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After eight years, the Battle of Byron Festival is set to return to State Route 49 on Saturday. The festival will showcase more than…
Macon Transit Authority unveils selections for bus shelter 'Transporting Art' contest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Transit Authority (MTA) is using a $17,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia's Downtown Challenge 2.0…
Macon organizations offer free mental health services during National Mental Health Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — May marks National Mental Health Awareness Month, and organizations in Macon are stepping up to provide no-cost mental health services for residents who cannot afford them. Macon Mental Health Matters offers therapy, counseling and conflict resolution…
Bibb County school nutrition employees honored for dedication to students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County school nutrition employees were celebrated Friday for their commitment and hard work in feeding students across the district.…
Heat and humidity rising over the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A summerlike pattern will begin to take over the Peach State this weekend and into next week. Tonight Mostly cloudy skies will stick with Middle Georgia…
Planet Fitness offers free summer pass for teens in Middle Georgia, chance to win scholarships and grants
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Planet Fitness is offering free summer passes for high school students aged 14 to 19 in Middle Georgia, providing a chance for them to win money for their schools, as well as scholarships. The nationwide program…
Forsyth thrift store to celebrate one-year anniversary with community yard sale Saturday
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nikkit's Thrift and Treasures, a thrift store in Forsyth, will mark its one-year anniversary with a community yard sale event on Saturday. The store, located on Tift College Drive, has been dedicated to providing affordable items…
Fort Valley man pleads guilty to multi-state dog fighting and drug conspiracy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Fort Valley man has pleaded guilty to crimes connected to a multi-state dog fighting and drug conspiracy that took place from May of 2019 until February of 2020. According to a release from the Department…
Old Clinton War Days returns to Gray this weekend
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- The Old Clinton Historical Society is inviting residents to come to the Old Clinton Historical this weekend to step back in time where re-enactors from the South and elsewhere will recreate two Civil War battles that took place…
Man wanted in connection to fatal shooting on Log Cabin Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect considered to be armed and dangerous in connection to a deadly…
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades rate Middle Georgia hospitals on patient safety practices
MACON- Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades have been issued for Middle Georgia hospitals. The complete list of graded hospitals in…
Centerville's British Pantry hosts 'Right Royal' tea party for new monarch's coronation
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the first time in more than 70 years, a new monarch is being…
Warner Robins residents gather at City Hall to pray for youth, military and families on National Day of Prayer
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community members in Warner Robins gathered at City Hall to participate in the National Day of Prayer, praying for the youth, military, and families…
Bibb County valedictorians, salutatorians receive scholarships to support college education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County's valedictorians and salutatorians were awarded scholarships on Thursday to recognize their academic achievements and support their future college education. Local attorney Mahdi Abdur-Rahman…
Middle Georgia communities unite for National Day of Prayer, emphasize importance of unity and daily prayer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents and faith leaders throughout Middle Georgia, including Macon, Warner Robins, Dublin, and Forsyth, gathered on…
Macon comic stores celebrate Free Comic Book Day, encourage reading and fun for all ages
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local comic book stores, including Comics Plus of Macon and Fanboy Collectibles and Comics, are gearing up to celebrate Free Comic Book Day on the first Saturday in May, offering free comics and special sales to…
Heritage High School seniors receive inaugural Taylor D. Terrell Scholarship awards
CONYERS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The first Taylor D. Terrell Scholarship awards were presented to two deserving seniors at Heritage High School in Conyers during the…
Clouds and shower chances increase Friday ahead of weekend warm up
After a chilly start this morning, we warmed quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon. Tonight, as clouds move in across the area we will see a warmer evening with lows in the 50s. Although Friday will be mostly cloudy,…
Construction for Red Owl Coffee Company underway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new coffee shop is coming to Macon that offers a hand-crafted coffee experience with the convenience of a…
UPDATE: One of two men injured in Churchill shooting dies
UPDATE (5/04): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 35-year-old Demorrio Maurice Faulk of Macon succumbed to his injuries from the shooting on Churchill Street. He was pronounced dead at 4:25…
Baldwin County man dies in house fire on Sparta Highway
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 45-year-old man, William Mitchem, died in a house fire on Sparta Highway in Baldwin County Wednesday night. According to Baldwin County…
Dublin man arrested for homicide
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 46-year-old man in Dublin was arrested and charged in connection to the death of 42-year-old Kala Haynes. Haynes was found dead inside of her home at…
Fire dangers drop; temperatures climb Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fire threats around Middle Georgia have been reduced thanks to calming winds. Today Mostly sunny conditions will stick with Middle Georgia again this afternoon, however now some upper level clouds are entering the mix. Winds will…
UPDATE: Arrest made in deadly shooting on Greenwood Terrace
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested 21-year-old Destiny Olivia Barry in connection to Wednesday night's homicide. Barry is charged with murder in the shooting death of 43-year-old…
Statewide burn ban in effect; Macon-Bibb Fire Department offers guidance
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A burn ban is now in effect across Georgia, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department wants residents to be aware of the rules…
Joint Task Force created to solve 19-year-old missing person case in Washington County
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - Nineteen years after Sonya Tukes went missing in 2004, the Washington County Sheriff's Office has formed a joint task force to…
Middle Georgia restaurants prepare for Cinco de Mayo celebrations
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia restaurants and bars are gearing up for Cinco de Mayo festivities this Friday. El…
Celebrate Star Wars Day with themed events, specials in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - May the fourth be with you! Macon businesses are embracing the beloved pop culture holiday, offering Star Wars-themed events and specials to fans in Middle Georgia on…
Macon to host Open Streets event for National Bicycle Safety Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bike Walk Macon is hosting a car-free Open Streets event this Sunday along Houston Avenue in celebration of National Bicycle Safety…
Staying dry and sunny Thursday, warmer this weekend
It was another nice and breezy day in Middle Georgia (after a chilly start), but changes are coming for the end of the week. Tomorrow begins a…
Annual Spring Book Sale in Macon supports local libraries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Friends of the Library in Macon is hosting its annual spring book sale this weekend, offering thousands of like-new and…
Sandersville man arrested for possession of child pornography and methamphetamine
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Unit conducted a search warrant at a residence outside of Sandersville, Washington County, in connection to a Sexual Exploitation of Children investigation. The investigation…
Five teens arrested for Macon shooting, carjacking
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Five teens were arrested in connection to a shooting incident that took place on Sunday as well as a carjacking at a residence on Monday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, on Sunday (April…
Fire danger remains high Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Strong winds and low humidity are leading to another day of high fire danger around Middle Georgia. Today Sunny skies and strong winds remain with Middle Georgia again Wednesday. The wind, however, has shifted more to…