Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary students receive books through Book Blast fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary in Macon received a special delivery... of books! Faculty delivered books…
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Ivey works to improve water distribution system with community development grants
IVEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Ivey is taking action to improve its water distribution system by replacing its old pipeline that has been in place since the 1960s. The effort is being funded by two community development block…
'Picnic in the Park' returns to Macon Saturday with food trucks, live music and family fun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Food trucks, live music and family fun are all on the menu for "Picnic in the Park," returning to Macon's Carolyn Crayton Park…
Man and woman wanted for Monroe County burglary
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man and woman are both wanted on several charges. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says 42-year-old Travis Lee Randle and 36-year-old Johnnella A Randle are both wanted for charges of burglary, forgery and theft by…
Macon man arrested and charged in connection to 2022 fatal traffic collision
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man has been arrested in connection to a fatal traffic accident that took place in September of 2022. Upon further investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Anthony Mcnear Jr. was found to be at…
Georgia College student named first Truman Scholar in school history
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College and State University made history on Wednesday with the announcement of its first-ever Truman Scholar. Colin Hall, a junior political science…
Jones County Deputy fired, arrested, and charged for Sexual Exploitation of Children
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A deputy with the Jones County Sheriff's Office was fired, taken into custody, and charged with Sexual Exploitation of Children.…
ATF and NSSF to offer 10K reward for help in Howard's Pawn theft case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is working with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)…
Visit Macon 'Drink the Pink' winners announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Visit Macon announces the winners of the first-ever ‘Drink the Pink’ contest. The contest is part of the newly launched Pink Provisions Trail. It highlighted…
Macon-Bibb and Houston County NAACP address viral hate speech videos in news conference
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon-Bibb County and Houston County NAACP branches held a joint news conference Thursday morning at Rosa Parks Square in…
Severe storms possible Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A low pressure system originating in the Gulf of Mexico is driving a severe weather threat for Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today The Storm Prediction…
Thursday brings rain and possibility of severe storms
It was another beautiful day in Middle Georgia, but we are already seeing clouds moving in from our next rain-maker. Low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico will push north bringing several waves of showers and thunderstorms. As far as…
Sandy Beach Water Park in Macon to close permanently
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sandy Beach Water Park has announced its permanent closure, according to a Facebook post by the park. The announcement comes after the park,…
29 people granted U.S. Citizenship during naturalization ceremony in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - People from countries across the world gathered in Macon Wednesday to become naturalized U.S. citizens. Twenty-nine people from 20 countries such as…
Atrium Health Navicent expands program to educate patients on heart disease, diabetes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In conjunction with National Minority Health Month, Atrium Health Navicent is expanding its program to educate patients on heart disease…
Historic Macon dedicates new Oglethorpe duplexes in Beall's Hill neighborhood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon held a dedication ceremony on Wednesday for 12 new apartments in the Beall's Hill neighborhood, marking the end of a 14-month construction…
Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital raises awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month with blue pinwheels
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital is using blue pinwheels to raise awareness of Child…
Man indicted for felony murder from October 2022 incident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man is being indicted for the October 2022 death of Tommy Williams. According to court documents, Brandon Neal is being charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, involuntary manslaughter, affray, and more after an incident that…
Dublin High School excited to welcome Dr. Michael Overstreet as new principal
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin High School is excited to welcome Dr. Michael Overstreet as its new principal. Dr. Overstreet has been working in education…
Man charged in deadly January shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man has been indicted in connection to the death of Robert Wells, which took place in January of 2023. According to court documents from the Superior Court in Bibb County, Alonzo Bernard Hicks is being…
Man convicted after brandishing firearm in Walmart
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 45-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history was convicted by a federal jury for illegally possessing a firearm. Court documents presented at this man's…
Macon man charged with murder in connection to 2022 incident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man has been charged with murder in connection to a homicide that happened in July of 2022. 25-Year-old Shordricos Ingram Jr. of Macon was identified as the suspect behind the homicide of 24-year-old Mariah Loren…
Macon-Bibb and Houston NAACP to comment on viral racist social media videos
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Both the Macon-Bibb NAACP and Houston County NAACP say they are will address racist social media videos that have gone viral. The videos appear to show a Macon fitness coach, and they have received thousands of…
Sun sticks around Wednesday; rain returns early Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure will keep the sun over Middle Georgia for one more day before a gulf system brings storms the rest of the…
Teen charged in Warner Robins shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department makes an arrest in connection to a shooting that sent a teen to the hospital. Officers arrested 18-year-old Jatavious Manning of Warner Robins. He is charged with aggravated assault. On…
Wednesday brings our last dry day of the week in Middle Georgia
We have been seeing a great start to the week weatherwise and we will continue that for one more day. High pressure will…
Macon-Bibb leaders offer resources to combat crime
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In response to the recent crime in west Macon, Macon-Bibb leaders are stepping up to ensure residents have the resources they need to help stop…
Brookdale Resource Center launches community garden initiative to combat food insecurity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Brookdale Resource Center unveiled its new community garden initiative on Tuesday, with Rutland High School students planting fruits and vegetables…
Non-kill animal shelter in Macon offers opportunities to adopt for National Pet Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As National Pet Day is observed on Tuesday, April 11, All About Animals in Macon is providing an opportunity…
5K fundraiser walk this weekend aims to raise awareness for autism during Autism Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 5K fundraiser walk to raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder will be held at Lane Southern…
Bibb deputies: Man shot in foot while mowing grass
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in stable condition after being shot in the foot while mowing grass Tuesday afternoon. That's according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, which says it happened just after 3 o'clock in…
Perry holds town hall for District 2 discussion
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- District discussions are continuing in Perry Tuesday evening in the form of a town hall. The town hall is being held at Perry Middle…
18-year-old arrested for hostage situation prank at McDonald's
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection to a hostage situation prank at McDonald's on Ocmulgee East Blvd. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says…
Sunny skies take over Tuesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure over the southeast will keep the skies clear around the Peach State this afternoon. Today Save for a few stratocumulus clouds around the sunrise Middle Georgia…
UPDATE: More details on sudden death of Mercer men’s soccer player
UPDATE: Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says the incident occurred around 7 p.m. Monday when Baba scored a goal and was celebrating. He collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. Baba was taken to the Atrium Health Navicent Emergency Room and…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 3-7
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 3 and Friday, April 7, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red, which is…
Dry weather sticks around for the start of the week
We have been seeing some cool temps this weekend, but we return to the 70s and 80s later this week. Clear skies overnight will lead to temps back in the low 40s by early Tuesday. Even with a chilly start,…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office working to solve several deadly crimes in west Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several deadly incidents over the weekend in west Macon have left residents in fear. Saturday afternoon, a vehicle drove…
Crawford County Fire Department receives grant to recruit volunteers
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new grant is helping a rural fire department in Middle Georgia recruit more volunteer firefighters. The Crawford County Fire Department received…
Perry High School unveils new fieldhouse funded by E-SPLOST
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry High School has unveiled a new fieldhouse that will provide more space for the school's football team. The project, started in 2017,…
Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia signs sexual assault response protocol
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia, along with community leaders, marked Sexual Assault Awareness Month Monday with a proclamation…
17-year-old hospitalized after Warner Robins shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 17-year-old is in the hospital after being shot Monday night. It happened around 7:30 at Rocky's, located at 405 South Pleasant Hill Road, according to a Warner Robins Police Department news release. Police say…
BCSO investigating armed robbery at Sunoco on Arkwright Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Sunoco at Arkwright Road on Saturday. According to…
Shooting on Bloomfield Road leaves teen dead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A shooting on Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon left a 15-year-old dead. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the 5900 block of Bloomfield Road in reference to a person being shot-- when…
Shooting on Mercer University Drive leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A shooting on Mercer University Drive on Saturday left a man dead and 2 others injured. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a shooting that happened in a parking lot at 3229…
UPDATE: Woman turns herself in for Grosso Ave. shooting
UPDATE: A woman has surrendered to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office in connection to a shooting that left a 14-year-old injured on April 9th. The BCSO says that on April 10th, 25-year-old Briana Karneisha-Lashae Wright surrendered to the Bibb County…
Crawford County Sheriff's Office, GBI investigating weekend homicide
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a woman was found dead inside a home on Julia Jordan Road on Sunday. A Crawford County Sheriff's Office news release says 54-year-old Christy Renee Chambley was found…
2 arrested in Twiggs for meth trafficking, meth found hidden in baby diapers
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- In early April, two people were arrested and three small children were removed from a home after the Twiggs…
Burglars at Howard's Pawn and Jewelry take around 60 firearms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two suspects are wanted in connection to the burglary of Howard's Pawn and Jewelry on Mercer University Drive that took place on…
