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…
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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…
Former Bibb corrections officer arrested
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A former Bibb County Corrections officer is behind bars after allegedly giving a gang member a gun. According to the Bibb County Sheriffs Office, 24-year-old Kendrell Daimon…
13 sentenced in dog fighting, drug distribution case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The final defendant involved in a multi-state dog fighting and drug distribution conspiracy based out of Middle Georgia pleaded guilty. 43-year-old Armard Davis aka “Black Jack,” pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute…
Dry and breezy conditions continue Tuesday, rain returns for the weekend
Clear skies returned today in Middle Georgia, but dry air and gusty winds elicited a red flag warning. Tomorrow brings another day of dry air and gusty winds, so we can't rule out another day of high fire danger. Highs…
Macon-Bibb hits milestone of 500 blighted properties demolished
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County reached a milestone on Tuesday with the demolition of 500 blighted properties in a two-year span. Two blighted houses were…
Forsyth's Taco Week showcases local restaurants, offers prizes to participants
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Forsyth is hosting its third annual Taco Week, during which local restaurants compete for the best taco, dessert and margarita titles. The event, aimed at supporting…
2 arrested after shooting in Warner Robins on Saturday
(41NBC/WMGT) -- Two men have been arrested after a shooting on Russell Parkway Saturday. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, no arrests were made in connection…
House fire at Nelson Street and Houston Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is working to put out a house fire in Southwest Macon. Around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, fire crews were at…
UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with 2022 shooting victim's death
UPDATE (5/2 - 3:45 p.m.) - Bibb County Sheriff's Special Response Team (SRT) deputies arrested a man wanted for questioning in connection with a death investigation. 32-year-old…
Kroger ends newspaper ads for weekly grocery specials, shifts focus to online
(CNN)- Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the United States, has announced that it will no longer advertise its weekly grocery specials in newspapers. Instead, the ads for Kroger stores and subsidiaries such as Ralphs, Fred Meyer, and King Soopers,…
Weekend shooting leaves Fort Valley man dead
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man was shot and killed in the early hours of Sunday morning, April 30th, in Fort Valley. According to Peach County Coroner Kerry…
Fire danger high Tuesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Blustery winds and low humidity will keep fire threats high across Middle Georgia Tuesday. Today Sunny skies will stick with Middle Georgia all…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 24-28
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, April 24…
Macon Water Authority wins Best Tasting Drinking Water in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Water Authority (MWA) has been awarded the title of Best Tasting Drinking Water in Georgia by the Georgia Section of…
Motorcyclist in critical condition after collision on Thomaston Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 63-year-old man is in critical condition after the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle Monday night. It happened just after 9:30 on Thomaston Road near Heath Road, according to a Bibb County…
Woman charged with DUI after accident, juveniles taken to hospital
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Two juveniles are in the hospital and a woman is in jail after an accident in Monroe County. The Sheriff's Office says deputies…
MCSO: man becomes violent during domestic dispute, sets car on fire
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Monroe County deputies arrested a man, accused of getting violent with his girlfriend and setting his car on fire. On April 30, the…
3 juveniles arrested after police pursuit in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three juveniles are behind bars after leading Monroe County deputies on a chase. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says deputies clocked a car…
3 caught, 3 still on the run after chase
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is searching for three men after arresting three others during a police chase. On April 28, the Monroe County…
Dry weather and cooler than normal temperatures stick around this week
It was another beautiful day in Middle Georgia with plentiful sunshine and highs in the mid 70s. Tonight we will be cooling into the 40s once again, thanks to dry air. Tuesday will pretty much be a replica of today,…
UPDATE: Arrest made in Saturday shooting that left man dead
UPDATE (5/1 - 8 p.m.): A 20-year-old man is now charged with murder in connection with the death of 43-year-old Lemuel Wilson. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office…
Start your spring cleaning with 30-day organizing challenge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - When it comes to spring cleaning, it can be tough to begin. Professional organizer Darra McClendon, with Simply Ordered Solutions, has a few tips about how to get started. McClendon shares the first five steps of…
Macon high school seniors commit to teaching careers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ten graduating seniors from Hutchings College & Career Academy's "Teaching as a Profession" pathway confirmed their intent to pursue careers as educators on Monday.…
Milledgeville officials working to resolve city's water issues
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville officials say they are in the planning stages of updating the city’s infrastructure after homes and businesses spent nearly a week with low…
Macon man wanted for beer theft from Circle K
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying and locating a man whole stole beer from a Circle K. The incident happened around…
Shooting at Barrington Place leaves man in critical condition
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that happened in the 4300 block of Barrington Place, just before 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The…
Shooting on Bashon Court leaves teen injured
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)--- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that was reported to have taken place in the 6000 Block of Bashon Court on Saturday morning…
Warner Robins Police investigate after man followed, shots fired
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins Police are investigating after hearing gunfire near the Gold Cup Bowling Alley on Russell Parkway early Saturday (April 29th) morning. According…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office searching for shooting suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting that happened Saturday (April 29th) afternoon. According to the…
Man wanted for robbery of Lizella Game Store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect in connection to a robbery that took place Saturday night. They say the incident happened…
Dry and blustery weather kicks off the month of May
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Strong winds and low humidity are taking over the Peach State following a weekend cold front. Today A few scattered clouds…
Special education students offered internships through Project SEARCH
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- It was a big day for high school students with disabilities in Bibb County, as they signed commitment…
Honor Flight program gives local veterans chance of a lifetime
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local honor flight program is giving local veterans a free trip to see national war monuments in Washington D.C. When…
Military children honored in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - April is the month of the military child. On Friday, Warner Robins honored military children at Ted Wright Park on Friday. Reness Daughtry is the School Liaison Program Manger with Robins Air Force Base. She…
Atrium Health Navicent raises awareness for Autism Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - April is Autism Awareness Month, and doctors at Atrium Health Navicent are spreading community awareness. According to Atrium Health Navicent, one in 36 children are…
Georgia's first medical cannabis dispensary opens in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The first medical cannabis dispensary in the state of Georgia is now open for business in Macon. Trulieve made their first sale…
More storms expected over the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new storm system will bring wet weather Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. Tonight Skies should continue to clear around Middle Georgia ahead of a pleasant night. Outside of the farthest southeastern counties rain should not…
Friday to see foggy morning followed by afternoon storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More scattered thunderstorms are expected Friday afternoon around Middle Georgia. Tonight Overcast conditions should stick around Middle Georgia throughout the night tonight. A few isolated showers will also be possible. The excess moisture from rain in…
Milledgeville under boil water advisory as city water levels return to normal
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Milledgeville is under a boil water advisory. The advisory was issued Thursday morning as water levels returned…
Trulieve opening Macon medical marijuana dispensary Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Trulieve, a Florida-based medical marijuana operator, has expanded its services to provide medicinal marijuana to people in Macon. The company says medicinal marijuana can help…
Georgia House, Senate propose May as 'United in Uniforms Recognition and Remembrance Month'
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A resolution has been proposed in the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate to officially recognize May as…
Handbell choir at The Cottages of Milledgeville Woodland Terrace provides social, mental engagement for residents
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents at The Cottages of Milledgeville Woodland Terrace have found a unique way to keep themselves socially and mentally engaged. The handbell choir, named…
2 arrested in Gray for sexual exploitation, distribution of child sexual abuse material
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced two Gray men were arrested on charges of sexual exploitation and distribution…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating shooting on Short Circle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened Thursday afternoon in the 500 block of Short Circle. It happened just…
Central High School's Charger Orchestra celebrates 30th anniversary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Central High School's Charger Orchestra is celebrating a big milestone. The Bibb County School District says the Orchestra is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a concert and award showcase. The event is set to happen Thursday…
Former Warner Robins city employee convicted of felony theft
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Warner Robins city employee, Pamela Mullis, has been convicted of felony theft by taking more than $25,000. Mullis was found…
Atrium Health Navicent urges parents to vax during National Infant Immunization Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- It's National Infant Immunization Week, and Atrium Health Navicent is encouraging parents and caregivers to stay on track in bringing…