Museum of Aviation dedicates new engine display
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation received a special exhibit for one of its older aircraft. It held a celebration event to showcase the acquisition of…
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FVSU names Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The 2022 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal has been named for Fort Valley State University. FVSU says that internationally renowned plastic surgeon and FVSU alumnus Dr. Wright Jones will be the Grand Marshal for the upcoming…
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce names new President and CEO
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Friday, September 23rd, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce wrote that Macon native Jessica Walden would be the new President and CEO of the chamber. A press release from the chamber says the board of directors…
Cool, dry air returns for Friday
Today was the first day of Autumn and in Middle Georgia that meant near-record high temps (98° in Macon!). A more fall-like pattern is on the way overnight tonight and…
Stacey Abrams makes stop in Macon to address healthcare
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey Abrams stopped in Macon Thursday to talk healthcare. She held a news conference at Daisy Park across from…
Johnson County School District implements additional safety measures at stadium
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Johnson County School District has partnered with law enforcement to improve safety at the football stadium. Johnson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Watkins…
Lane Southern Orchards preparing for upcoming fall festivities
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - September 22 marks the first day of fall, and Middle Georgians are getting ready for the festivities. Lane Southern Orchards in Peach County is…
Cold front to arrive in Middle Georgia later this evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front arriving later this evening in Middle Georgia will bring cool and dry air ahead of the weekend. Today Today is the first day…
Funeral announced for teen killed in wreck
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Memorial services for Carlos Estuardo Lara Cepeda Graves, age 17, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 23, 2022, in the Chan Stanley Memorial Chapel of…
UPDATE: Driver, Bibb deputy exchange gunfire during traffic stop
UPDATE (7:11 a.m. 9-22-2022) - The driver in this case has been identified as 31 year old Dale Watson of Macon Bibb. He is currently being held in the Bibb LEC on multiple charges. Once the GBI completes its investigation, the…
First day of fall will feel like summer in Middle Georgia
It was another hot day in Middle Georgia for our last official day of Summer. Thursday brings the Autumnal Equinox, as well as the hottest…
Centerville moving forward with plan for 'Town Center'
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Centerville City Council is moving forward with its plan to create a future "Town Center." The goal is to provide a place near Center Park…
Bibb County Schools collect water donations to help Jackson, Mississippi water crisis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Schools are addressing the water need in Jackson, Mississippi. Five schools donated hundreds of cases of water. The…
Macon-Bibb purchases mill property on Coliseum Drive with plans for development
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve a major land purchase with the hope of revitalizing part of east Macon. Commissioners approved a $14 million deal…
Rebuilding Macon will host "Macon's Cookin'" fundraiser
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--Rebuilding Macon, a local non profit organization, is set to host the 30th annual "Macon's Cookin'" fundraiser. The event will feature popular dishes from Macon restaurants. There will also be…
Smiley's Flea Market to host Hispanic Heritage Celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hispanic newspaper 'Que Pasa', is hosting its annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sunday. The event will feature many Hispanic artists, a variety of food,…
BCSO investigating incident involving a man who was shot
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident in which a man was shot. According to BCSO, deputies are investigating a situation in which a man suffering from a gunshot wound drove himself to Piedmont…
More sun and heat Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures are peaking in the lower 90s as sunshine continues for Middle Georgia. Today It's sunny outside once again across Middle Georgia. Highs will reach…
PHOTOS: Deputies investigating thefts at two Macon storage facilities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate storage facility break-in cases. The first involves storage units at 5410 Hawkinsville Road. According to the…
Baldwin County School District opens splash pad for students
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- Baldwin County School District opened a new splash pad for Early Learning Center Students. Superintendent Noris Price says the splash pad…
Georgia College and State University holds Constitution Week lectures
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--Georgia College and State University is hosting a variety of events this week in celebration of the college's annual Constitution Week. Students gathered at Atkinson Hall Tuesday,…
Hot weather continues Wednesday
We got our first 90 degree highs in almost two weeks here in Macon this afternoon, and it starts a trend of more hot days this week. Lows tonight will be falling…
'Summer Breeze' drug sweep nets multiple arrests in Washington County
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than two dozen people are facing drug charges under a law enforcement operation known as Summer Breeze Drug Sweep. The Washington County…
Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections encourages voter registration
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The third Tuesday of September is known as 'National Voter Registration Day', and the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is pushing for your vote. According to Mike…
City of Dublin appoints new Police Chief
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Dublin Police Department has a new Police Chief. Keith Moon was appointed to the position on September 15, after serving as Interim Police Chief since December 2021.…
Highs in the 90s are returning across Middle Georgia this afternoon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High temperatures are returning to the lower 90s around Middle Georgia as the sunny pattern keeps its grip on the Peach State. Today It was another…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 12-16
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 12 and Friday, September 16, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
UPDATE: Man hospitalized, 15-year-old boy in custody after Fort Valley shooting
UPDATE: Fort Valley Police Captain Marberry has provided some more information, as well as corrections to the previous release from Fort Valley Police concerning the shooting at Indian Oaks Apartments. Marberry says the victim is not a juvenile, but a…
Summertime heat returns this week
Well we knew that our taste of fall last week was too good to be true, and in typical Middle Georgia fashion, we will get a bit of Summer's revenge this…
Monroe County deputies warn of TikTok challenge following auto theft arrest
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning of a TikTok challenge following the arrest of a 14-year-old for auto theft. Deputies were…
Warner Robins city council keeps millage rate at 9.98 mills
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins city council votes to keep its millage rate at 9.980 mills, during Monday night's meeting. Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick and city council members heard from residents during the final of three public…
Fort Valley woman killed, infant injured in crash along Hwy 96
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Fort Valley woman is dead and an infant is in critical condition following a morning crash in Peach County. Georgia…
Houston County School District opens 'Student Support Center'
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Students and families in Houston County will now have access to more resources under one roof. The Houston County School District recently repurposed Lindsey Elementary School,…
Laurens County School District investigating social media post
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Laurens County School District is investigating a post that's circulating social media. It's causing outrage and concern over several communities. We have chosen not to show…
Macon man dies in crash early Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A male passenger is dead after a fatal crash on Pio Nono Avenue a little in the early hours of Monday. According to the Bibb County…
UPDATE: 16-year-old dies after being shot Tuesday night
UPDATE (9/16) : A 16-year-old has died after being shot Tuesday night in the 3300 block of Hollingsworth Road. That's according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, which said Deputy Coroner Luann Stone dentified the victim as I’ming…
Macon Mental Health Matters offers courses to help teens deal with mental health issues
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Mental Health Matters is looking to change the stigma surrounding mental health. It's doing so with a course known…
Museum of Aviation helping fight hunger around the world
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rise Against Hunger and Northrop Grumman partnered with the Museum of Aviation, to pack 10,000 meals to be shipped around the world for those who…
Middle Georgia school receives national recognition
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kings Chapel Elementary is one of six Georgia schools named as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. The award is based on a school’s overall…
UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with robbery of north Macon Dollar Tree
UPDATE (9/16): A 23-year-old is now in custody in connection to the armed robbery of Dollar Tree on 175 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. this week. A Bibb…
UPDATE: Judge approves temporary closure of M&M Grocery in Macon
UPDATE: Superior Court Judge Howard Simms has approved Macon-Bibb County's request to order the temporary closure of M&M Grocery on Montpelier Avenue. A hearing has been…
Perry school named 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston County elementary school is one of six Georgia schools named as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among…
UPDATE: 23-year-old man found dead in east Macon
UPDATE: A 23-year-old man was found dead Thursday night in east Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a call of a person shot at the…
Historic Macon unveils new headquarters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Historic Macon Foundation unveiled its new office headquarters Thursday. The preservation group moved from Poplar Street to the old fire hall No. 4, located at 950 Third…
Bibb schools receive donation from law firm
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Forrest B. Johnson and Associates Law Firm presented a $10,000 donation to the Bibb Education Foundation Thursday. $5,000 will go to Ballard Hudson Middle School and…
Publix Super Market Charities donates $5 million to Feeding America food banks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - September is Hunger Action Month, and Publix Super Market Charities is donating more than $5 million to hundreds of Feeding America…
Local health providers recommend high-dose flu vaccine for those 65 and up
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As we approach flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending those 65 and older get a high-dose…
Macon Hispanic Fest happening this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several organizations are coming together to host Macon's Hispanic Fest during this Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is happening Saturday at Rosa Parks Square on Poplar Street.…
Nice weather continues Friday
High pressure has really taken over control of our weather here in Middle Georgia this week and Friday will be no exception. Overnight, clear skies will allow lows to drop into the…
Macon elementary school celebrates 'Dot Day'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heard Elementary School celebrated International Dot Day Thursday by showing off some art work. Dot Day started with a book titled The Dot. It's a story of…