Restaurant, organization partner to host Thanksgiving food giveaway Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There's a food giveaway in Macon Saturday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Overtyme Bar and Grill in Macon will be giving away turkeys on…
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Middle Georgia organizations react to abortion ban overturn
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A court ruling that overturns Georgia's ban on abortion around six weeks has been met with mixed emotions in middle Georgia. We spoke with two organizations…
Baldwin High School honors Veterans with new display
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baldwin High School is honoring alumni who have served in our nation's military. The school is thanking service members with a Veterans display at the…
Sunny skies are back in full for Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover associated with Tuesday's wet weather has finally completely cleared from Middle Georgia. Today It was a bitterly cold morning around Middle Georgia with all but Forsyth beginning the day below freezing. Many spots started…
Man killed in accident on Watson Blvd.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a single car accident in Warner Robins. According to a press release, Thursday night just after 6pm, 55-year-old Steven Yates was driving his 2019 Dodge Challenger westbound on Watson Blvd.…
UPDATE: MWA hires Interim Executive Director & President
UPDATE 11/18: During a Called Board Meeting on November 17, the Macon Water Authority Board of Directors voted to hire Ron Shipman as Interim Executive Director & President. The…
Mayhem to reschedule Thursday night's hockey game due to 'unplayable ice surface'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Mayhem's scheduled game against the Birmingham Bulls Thursday night didn't happen due to an "unplayable ice surface" at the Macon Coliseum. The game will be rescheduled at a yet to be determined date. "Fans…
Robert 'Bob' Lee Dickey II, patriarch of Dickey Farms, dies at 94
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Robert "Bob" Lee Dickey II, the patriarch of Dickey Farms, died Wednesday. He was 94. A post on Dickey Farms' Facebook page Thursday said Dickey died from a "sudden illness" and asked for prayers for the…
UPDATE: Teen who prompted manhunt after Westside gun incident held at gunpoint by homeowner
UPDATE (8:30 p.m.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post Thursday that the teenager taken into custody Wednesday was…
Vineville Academy of the Arts hosts Career Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Vineville Academy of the Arts held Career Day Thursday. People from several backgrounds and occupations spent the morning in grades Pre-K through 5 teaching…
Habitat's 'Light More Homes' begins in Macon
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Christmas lights were turned on a little early at Mercer Village in Macon. It's part of the Macon Area Habitat for Humanity's 15th annual "Light More…
Macon-Bibb prepares new safety measures at Amerson River Park
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - It's too cold to swim now, but Macon-Bibb County is taking steps to protect you the next time you visit Amerson River Park following…
Senator Raphael Warnock kicks off "One More Time" runoff tour
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Raphael Warnock made a stop in Fort Valley on Thursday to kick off his "One More Time" runoff tour. The tour…
Macon Mental Health Matters spreads joy to seniors at Elaine Lucas Senior Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Christmas cheer came a little early for seniors at the Elaine Lucas Senior Center in Macon. Thanks to Macon Mental…
Freeze warnings active ahead of Friday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A freeze warning is in effect across Middle Georgia ahead of frigid temperatures Friday morning. Today It's a sunny day for us around Middle Georgia, however…
Man arrested with guns and drugs at Macon gas station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb Deputies arrest a man at a local gas station with drugs and multiple guns. According to a press release Wednesday at 4:27 p.m. deputies responded to the Marathon Gas Station at 3705 Irwinton Road, regarding a…
Cold and sunny weather returns Thursday
Some very cold air is pushing into Middle Georgia tonight, which will result in lows dropping into the 30s. Skies will be clearing through the day Thursday, but highs will…
Dublin motel makes 2023 Georgia 'Places in Peril' list
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Laurens County site makes the 2023 List of Georgia's 10 Places in Peril. The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released the new…
Man wanted for Wendy's drive-thru robbery in Sandersville
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sandersville Police are looking for the man accused of robbing a Wendy's restaurant Tuesday night. Police are looking for John Jefferson. Sandersville Police posted…
4 charged in Roberta fight, shooting at store
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Roberta Police charge four men in connection to a fight and shootout at the AUM Convenience Store. Police Chief Ty Matthews says three of…
UPDATE: Westside High School to conduct asynchronous learning Thursday and Friday
UPDATE (8:30 p.m.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the person who ran from Campus Police Wednesday is now in custody. That's the only new information…
City of Warner Robins targeting housing shortage
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is working to strengthen its housing shortage by meeting with developers. The city hosted a " Lunch and Learn"…
Atrium Heath Navicent seeing increase in RSV cases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent say they're seeing an increase in cases of RSV. Mitch Rodriguez, the Business Development Director for the Beverly Knight…
UPDATE: 4 taken into custody in Macon Tuesday following execution of several search warrants
UPDATE (11/16): Four people were taken into custody Tuesday after the execution of search warrants by multiple law enforcement agencies at multiple locations.…
Ingleside Avenue gets new comic shop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A comic shop is now open on Ingleside Avenue. The store, called Fanboy Collectibles and Comics, is new to Ingleside but not new to Macon. The…
Man pleads guilty to Domestic Violence case; sentenced to 30 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man set to begin trial this week in Macon pled guilty to Aggravated Assault and Kidnapping concerning an attack on his…
Visit Macon announces Tourism Awards as business booms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Visit Macon has awarded several Tourism Awards to local business workers as the tourism industry has seen a "significant recovery" since the pandemic. Visit Macon…
Macon recognizes crash responder safety week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Crash responder safety week begins today, hoping to prevent future emergency vehicle personnel from getting hit by negligent drivers. All drivers are meant to follow the…
Colder conditions begin to take over Middle Georgia Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Colder and drier conditions will begin to take over Middle Georgia Wednesday; stick around through the weekend. Today We had some pretty…
Clouds hang around Wednesday
It was a dreary, rainy day across most of Middle Georgia, with some spots warming into the 70s. A cold front is currently pushing through the area, and will take the rain…
Macon-Bibb using new tool to track, target blight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is launching a new tool when it comes to fighting blight. The new blight tracking and reporting application was developed as part of…
Midway Hills Elementary hosts bike program for kindergarten students
Midway Hills Elementary is looking to teach kids how to lead healthier lives. CREATE is a non-profit designed to teach kids to ride bikes at an early…
GBI working homicide case in East Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working a deadly shooting in East Dublin. Police performed a welfare check at a home on Pearl Street around 11:00…
Daybreak celebrates 10th anniversary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Daybreak buzzed with excitement as it kicked off its tenth anniversary celebration with a breakfast and a performance by the Daybreak choir. The event was led by Director Theresa Sullivan, who gave a hearty thank you…
Judge overturns Georgia's ban on abortion around six weeks
ATLANTA (AP) — A judge overturned Georgia’s ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy, ruling Tuesday that it violated the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Supreme Court precedent when it was enacted. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert…
Cloudy skies and scattered showers likely Tuesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cloudy afternoon will follow a wet morning around Middle Georgia today. Today Widespread light-to-moderate rainfall began to move into Middle Georgia around 4:30 AM…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 7-10
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 7 and Thursday, November 10, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
Rain returns early Tuesday
Clouds have been increasing across Middle Georgia this evening ahead of our next chance of rain. A low pressure system, currently bringing rain to Mississippi and Alabama, will continue to push east…
NewTown Macon develops new downtown lofts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NewTown Macon is moving forward with its goal of providing more housing downtown. The non-profit organization recently completed the rehabilitation of the Lee Building…
Festival of Trees returns to Museum of Arts and Sciences
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nothing says the holidays are here more than a nice Christmas tree, and the Museum of Arts and Sciences is delivering on…
Woman shot along Baker Drive dies at Macon hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happening on Baker Drive, Monday morning. According to an incident report, a woman…
UPDATE: Lockdown lifted, Twiggs County Schools cancels outdoor activities for today
UPDATE FROM TWIGGS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Department has informed our Campus Police Department that they have discontinued the active search for the suspect…
Cloud cover to return Monday evening ahead of rain Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will increase around Middle Georgia today ahead of the next storm system. Today It was a clear but cold morning around Middle Georgia. Most locations woke up to temperatures below 35 degrees with a…
MGA honors Veterans with special ceremony
Macon, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Middle Georgia State University continued a Veterans Day tradition, by honoring the men and women who've fought for our country. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of…
Warner Robins holds Veterans Day celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins celebrated Veterans Day at the Wellston Center in Warner Robins. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick and her team wanted to do something more than just…
Historic Linwood Cemetery holds Veterans Day Ceremony
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- The Historic Linwood Cemetery in Macon, celebrated Veterans Day to honor those who are serving and have served. Due to weather conditions, the Macon Cemetery Preservation Corporation held…
City of Warner Robins appoints Interim City Administrator
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The City of Warner Robins appointed an 'Interim City Administrator.' James Dodson worked for the city for 26-years before retiring in 2016. He worked for the…
Macon woman arrested after attempting to mail drugs to inmate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon woman has been arrested after planning to mail drugs to an inmate at the Bibb County Jail. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 31-year-old Amber Leigh Abney was in contact with inmate 34-year-old James…
Progressive gives new truck to Marine Vet
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Meet Lt. Colonel James C Rose also known as JC. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 19 and served our country…
Actress attends Black Panther 2 screening in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Tubman Museum sponsored a special screening this Friday morning of Black Panther 2 Wakanda Forever and the audience got to meet a special guest. Aba Arthur is an actress and writer. She has been featured…