Staying warm and dry Thursday
We saw clouds clearing from Middle Georgia this afternoon, allowing for us to see some sunshine and warm into the 80s. Patchy fog will be possible overnight, but most of us…
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Senator Ossoff encourages early voting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Election Day is almost here, and Georgia elected officials are wanting people to get out and vote. We spoke with Georgia senator, Jon Ossoff, about the national spotlight…
Macon-Bibb County breaks ground on expansion of Cotton Avenue plaza
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is expanding a plaza on Cotton Avenue in downtown Macon. The county broke ground Wednesday on the expansion of the plaza at the intersection of Second Street and Cotton Avenue. Alex Morrison, the executive…
Bibb Schools superintendent recaps first 90 days in position
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is officially 90 days into the school year and 90 days into Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims' new role. We…
Doctors, Georgia DNR share hunting season safety tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you've ever been hunting, you know there's a lot to consider in order to stay safe. I.B. Parnell is a Wildlife Biologist with the Wildlife Resources Division for the…
The Historic Cannonball House to host Candlelight Apparitions
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)---If you want to hear from the voices of the ghosts of Macon's past, the Historic Cannonball House on Mulberry Street is holding its annual Candlelight Apparitions event…
Authorities looking for suspect in weekend shooting that left Cochran man dead
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Authorities are looking for the person who shot a man Saturday night in Cochran. A Cochran Police Department news release says the shooting happened around 11 o'clock at 112 Ell Street. 24-year-old Kavontez "Taz" Deshaveon Farrow…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested for Clisby Place murder
UPDATE: The BCSO says a suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of 65-year-old Eddie Lee Davis Jr. Investigators were given information that pointed toward 34-year-old Quartez Marquis Johnson…
Sunny skies return for Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Clouds from overnight are giving way to sunny skies around Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today It was a relatively cloudy morning to begin our Wednesday around Middle Georgia,…
High clouds hang around Wednesday
We had a return to nice weather across Middle Georgia today with dry air and temps in the upper 70s. Clouds started to push into the area this afternoon and those…
Hutchings College and Career Academy receives grant for nursing pathway
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Ten schools in Georgia will receive funding to help with their nursing programs. One of those schools is Hutchings College and Career Academy…
Broadway Touring Show returns to Grand Opera House for 2022 season
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - After more than three years, the Broadway Touring Show returns to the Grand Opera House this week for its 2022 season. This is the…
Central Georgia CASA celebrates 25 years
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Central Georgia Appointed Service Advocates, or CASA, is celebrating a milestone. The non-profit organization is celebrating 25 years of pursuing its mission to provide support advocacy for…
Georgia College receives grant to continue taking part in 'Georgia Young Adult Program'
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia College and State University is continuing to educate its students about safety on the road thanks to a…
Warnock holds voting rally in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senator Raphael Warnock visited Fort Valley Tuesday to speak with students ahead of the upcoming election. Warnock spent a majority of his time talking…
Jones County Library creating park
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — People who visit Jones County Library will soon have a new park to enjoy. Seeing people sitting outside the library in their cars to use the internet is…
Taste and See closes doors for now
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A downtown Macon coffee shop is closing its doors after 9 years in business. But the owners are hoping it's just temporary. Taste and See Coffee Shop…
Sun returns for a bit Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny conditions are here to begin our Tuesday, however cloud cover will return to Middle Georgia ahead of tonight. Today The cloudy skies from…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 24-28
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 24 and Friday, October 28, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
Reward offered in year old homicide case
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There is now a $2,000 reward for information leading to the person responsible for the murder of Alexandra Davis. On Saturday, October 30 of last year, Davis was traveling North on Hwy 341 in Musella, when…
Sunny weather returns this week
Skies started clearing this evening just in time for trick or treating in Middle Georgia. Overnight, we will see skies completely clearing and cooling into the 50s. Tuesday will be a nice day in the area with highs in the…
Jones County library starts 'Sensitive Subject' shelf
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you've ever gone to the library looking to learn about a sensitive subject, the Jones County Library now has a way to help. It's called…
Downtown Macon packed with Trick or Treaters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Downtown Macon was packed Monday night with Trick or Treaters! Everywhere you looked people young and old were dressed up to celebrate Halloween. From mermaids, to…
Newtown Macon's Halloween Trick or Treat in Downtown is on!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – This Halloween night Newtown Macon is hosting its annual trick or treating in Downtown Macon event. Over thirty six businesses and organizations will be opening their doors to families where they will pass out candy and…
UPDATE: Man dies due to injuries from crash on Pierce Avenue
UPDATE (10/31): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 56-year-old Darrin Dwayne Lewis of Macon was pronounced dead at 7:48 p.m. Sunday. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 56-year-old man…
Gloomy weather to stick around for Halloween
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloudy skies and scattered showers will stick around for much of our Halloween in Middle Georgia. Today We woke to thick fog and…
Body of missing Johnson County man found
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The remains of a man who was missing for a year have now been located. On October 28, 2022 around 5:00PM, a local deer hunter discovered a vehicle resembling that of a missing persons out…
Bibb Sheriff's Office investigating Friday armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery. A sheriff's office news release says it happened just after 5 p.m. at Carr's Drive…
Health and fitness expo set for Saturday in Centerville
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Greater Warner Robins National Pan-Hellenic Council wants families to focus on their health this weekend. The organization is holding a Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday, October 29th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. It is taking…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office to host Halloween festival
MACON,Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- If you're looking for a spooky experience on Halloween, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office is planning its annual Halloween event on Monday. The annual event is held at…
Compass Rose Cafe opens for its fall season
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--If you would like to try some delicious international cuisines, the Compass Rose Cafe at the W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy is open for its fall season.…
SAM Shortline Railroad celebrates 20 years of service
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A heritage railway celebrates 20 years of service this year. Historic SAM Shortline Railroad held a ceremony to honor its long time volunteers and supporters…
Taste & See Coffee Shop and Gallery in Downtown Macon announces closure
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Taste & See Coffee Shop and Gallery in Downtown Macon has announced that they will be closing-- at least for now. According to a Facebook post from the coffee shop, a staffing shortage has led to…
UGA hosts Women of Business conference to encourage young business owners
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Robert F Hatcher Conference Center held a meeting for the Women of Business 2022 event. “Get into something that’s tough, and…
UPDATE: MWA Chairman calls for investigation of board
UPDATE: Just as Thursday's special called meeting of the Macon Water Authority was getting underway Chairman Sam Hart addressed the board with a major concern. The Chairman made it…
Early voting 'going smoothly' in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia midterm election is on the mind of many Americans, while Georgians have voting on their minds. Early voting continues to break records across the state…
Cloud cover to increase Friday; stick around for the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will fill in Friday afternoon around Middle Georgia ahead of a storm system that will arrive over the weekend. Today We are beginning our Friday…
Washington Co. Sheriff's Office searching for missing person
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia, (41NBC/WMGT)— The Washington County Sheriff's Office needs help locating a missing person. According to a Facebook post, 20-year-old Domanic Roberson was last seen on Church street in…
Clouds increase Friday, rain returns Sunday
Clear skies helped us warm into the upper 70s across Middle Georgia today, but changes are on the way for the weekend. Clouds will start to build in overnight and…
United Way of Central Georgia honors breast cancer survivors with special event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — United Way of Central Georgia took the time to recognize breast cancer survivors on Thursday. The organization held a special event at Carolyn Crayton Park called "Pinknic in the Park" that brought together breast cancer survivors…
As Halloween approaches, there are several safety measures to keep in mind
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Halloween is just a few days away, and pediatricians have a few reminders for parents to have a safe and…
USDA announces expansion of broadband services in Crawford County
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Crawford County residents will soon have access to faster high-speed internet thanks to a new partnership. For rural residents in Crawford County, connecting to internet for work or…
Macon schools take part in 'Read for the Record'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community leaders and volunteers stepped into the classroom today to Read for the Record. Organized by the United Way, the event brings millions of…
Construction competition comes to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – School buses and construction vehicles aren't things you think of going hand-in-hand, but they did Thursday at the Georgia State Farmer's Market in Macon. It was all part…
Plane crash in Crawford County injures 3
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A plane crash in Crawford County left 3 injured Thursday morning. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, around 10:16 a.m., a call came in concerning…
Sunny and breezy conditions hang around Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunshine will still hang around Middle Georgia later this afternoon. Today Another sunny afternoon is expected in Middle Georgia today. Highs will be in…
Nice weather sticks around for the week
After a few showers overnight, skies cleared today and temps warmed back into the 70s. Tonight we are cooling quickly under clear skies with lows dropping into the 40s…
Law enforcement agencies attend annual UTAC training event in Perry
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - New technology like drones and robots are helping law enforcement agencies when it comes to preventing disasters. The annual UTAC (Unmanned Tactic…
Purple lights on for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — As you drive around Macon, you might notice some light bulbs are purple. The bulbs are to spread awareness about domestic violence and to highlight…
Stacey Abrams visits Fort Valley as she makes final push for voters
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Democratic candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams is hoping to get more people out to the polls. With just a few…