City of Perry prepares for crowds ahead of Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The 33rd Georgia National Fair opens it's gates Thursday October 6th. The City of Perry is preparing to welcome visitors near and far.…
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Macon Fire Department partners with Atlanta Gas Light to host emergency preparedness drill
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- Atlanta Gas Light has partnered with the Macon Fire Department to prepare for company response and damaged gas line underground. Atlanta…
Oglethorpe Power donates land for new Monroe County fire station
SMARR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Oglethorpe Power donated land to Monroe County so they could build a new fire station in place of the one that burned down last year.…
Macon man charged with Murder for August shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man has been charged in connection to the August shooting death of an 18-year-old woman. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office,…
Visit Macon announces recipients of over $500,000 in relief funds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Thanks to the American Rescue Funds Act, more than $500,000 in relief funds are on the way to Macon-Bibb. According to a release from Visit Macon, the money was awarded to a second group of Macon-Bibb…
Single vehicle accident in Monroe County leaves man dead
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A single vehicle accident in Monroe County left a man dead Wednesday morning. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a single vehicle accident at GA 87 mile marker 3 around 7:43 a.m.…
Wonderful Wednesday afternoon on deck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Only a few clouds will dot the sunny skies over Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. Today It will be, as the title says, a wonderful afternoon around Middle Georgia…
Man's body recovered after drowning in Centerville pond
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man's body was recovered from a small pond in Centerville after a 4-hour search Tuesday afternoon. Houston County Coroner James Williams tells 41NBC that around 2 p.m., 58-year-old Richard Wayne Doherty of Warner Robins was…
Driver killed in single vehicle accident on Hartley Bridge Rd.
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A man is dead after hitting a tree early Wednesday morning. According to a press release, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle wreck in the 4800 block of Hartley Bridge Road just after 12:00…
Warner Robins mayor details decision of selecting short-term police chief
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Wayne Fisher is now taking on the role of short-term interim police chief of the Warner Robins Police Department. We asked Warner…
YKK AP breaks ground on new Macon facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — YKK Architectural Products, also known as YKK AP, officially broke ground on its new residential manufacturing facility Tuesday morning. Once the plant opens, it…
Mercer University receives grant to help diversify teacher pipeline
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University is looking to fill a need for more diverse teachers in the classroom. Thanks to a $9.6 million grant from the…
Homeowners burn mortgages after paying off loans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Have you ever wondered what you would do if you paid off your mortgage? Several Habitat for Humanity homeowners did that this week and got…
Macon Chamber of Commerce holds military panel discussion at CGTC
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce held a military roundtable panel discussion at Central Georgia Technical College. The panel hosted Robins Air…
Staying sunny Wednesday
Sunshine and clear skies will be sticking around this week as high pressure continues to keep us dry. Overnight lows will be dropping into the 40s again thanks to dry air. Highs on Wednesday will be warming into the low…
Brookins death sentence upheld
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The State Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for a man convicted of murdering his wife and stepdaughter. Brian Duane Brookins was convicted and sentenced to death for…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 26-30
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 26 and Friday, September 30,…
Two arrested after 11lbs of meth found in car
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Two people are behind bars in Monroe County and charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine. According to a post on the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, on Monday, October 3rd around 4pm, a Monroe County deputy pulled over…
Staying cool and dry Tuesday
It has been a mostly cloudy day across Middle Georgia, but skies are clearing tonight. Overnight lows will be falling to the low 50s/upper 40s by Tuesday morning under mostly clear…
Warner Robins City Council names interim police chief
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Warner Robins has named an interim police chief to replace outgoing Chief John Wagner, who announced his retirement last month. Wayne…
Tiny home community expected to bring more people into Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A Monroe County commissioner says he's filling the need for affordable housing by constructing a tiny home community. District 4 Commissioner George Emami…
Doctors recommend getting flu shot now
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Colder temperatures usually mean people spending more time inside, and that leads to more opportunities for illnesses to spread. Michael Hokanson, the Public Information Officer for…
Doctors urge to always be prepared in case of severe weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Even though Middle Georgia escaped the wrath of Hurricane Ian, it's still hurricane season. Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent, are encouraging people to…
Man arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Byron
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man has been arrested after a shooting in Byron resulted in the death of a 46-year-old man. According to the Byron Police Department,…
Wreck on Broadway and Raines Ave leaves 2 in the hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Monday morning, a wreck at the intersection of Broadway and Raines Avenue left 2 people hospitalized. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's…
Man shot in leg on Rice Mill Rd.
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A man is in stable condition after being shot in the leg. Just after 01:00 a.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies received a call of a person down…
UPDATE: Three killed in accident on I-475 identified
UPDATE: The victims of the fatal wreck have been identified. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, those killed in the crash were 41-year-old driver-- Karen Gregory, and the passengers, which were her children, 19-year-old son Kyron Gregory and 10-year-old…
Woman hit by truck on Ocmulgee East Blvd
UPDATE- The identity of the victim is 21-year-old Kiesten Wilson. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, Wilson died from her injuries Saturday night. The incident remains under investigation. [field59_video account="WMGT" key="549270affbe8f4d8e7a47ee3c57eb92c031f1abd" vtitle="Woman hit by truck on Ocmulgee East Blvd"…
Woman killed in Macon car wreck
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A woman is dead after a weekend traffic accident. According to a report by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a traffic collision occurred on Shurling Drive at Treadway Drive…
Sunshine returns for the weekend
Many of us have been stuck in the clouds today as Ian made landfall, again, on the South Carolina coast. It is still pretty breezy tonight and we will see those…
Jones County Sheriff's Office warning residents of resurgence of 'Pine Straw Scam'
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff's Office is warning of a possible resurgence of the 'Pine Straw Scam.' A simple knock at your door could seem like a friendly face, but you…
Baldwin County receives funding to help replace sewer systems
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County is using $1 million in grant funding to finish its 10-year sewer replacement project. The money is from the Georgia Department of…
'Highway 11 Halls of Horror' in Jones County starts the scares for Halloween season
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - The fall season is here, and that means things are starting to get a little spooky in Jones County. A…
Fourth annual 'Georgia Run for the Fallen' happening in Middle Georgia this weekend
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The fourth annual 'Georgia Run for the Fallen' is underway. The 164-mile journey started at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville…
Historic Macon flea market happening this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Historic Macon Foundation is holding its Fall Flea Market this weekend. The flea market is a fundraiser for the foundation and offers a…
Man charged in connection to September murder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An arrest has been made in connection to the murder of 40-year-old Lester Summers, who was killed September 10th. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office,…
LIST: Middle Georgia Schools make alternate plans in response to Hurricane Ian; Virtual learning, Football games, etc.
Middle Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Many school systems are taking action in preparation for the potential impact of Hurricane Ian on the Middle Georgia region later…
Monroe County deputy injured in traffic stop
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A man is in jail after attempting to flee from Monroe County deputies Thursday afternoon. The Sheriff's Office says a deputy stopped 37-year-old Samuel Brown on I-75 South…
Family of 41NBC reporter details moments of Hurricane Ian
TAMPA, Florida(41NBC/WMGT)— Hundreds of families in Florida are picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian made its way through the state on Wednesday. One of…
Non-Profit organization educates others about heart health
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— September 29 is known as 'World Heart Day.' That's why non-profit organization, 'Chip'n Away at Heart Disease,' is educating the community about the day. Throughout the month…
Piedmont Macon holds Suicide Symposium for Suicide Prevention month
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— September is National Suicide Prevention Month. That's why Piedmont Macon took time to shine light on the signs of suicide in a symposium on Thursday. They…
Jones County College and Career Academy encouraging trade jobs
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- The Jones County College and Career Academy is working with local industry partners to offer new opportunities to students. Several industry leaders, colleges, and career academies…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrests two with active warrants
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office, in tandem with the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested 2 suspects connected to felony probation warrants and drug charges. According to reports, the two suspects were staying in the Econo…
Two teens arrested during Burglary in Progress
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested 2 male juveniles connected to a burglary in progress Wednesday afternoon. The BCSO says the incident happened at Autumn Trace…
Cherry Blossom Festival announces 38 Special as headliner of Veterans Day Celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Cherry Blossom Festival has announced the headliner of the Veterans Day Celebration concert to take place on November 6th. Nationally…
Strong winds to take over Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Winds will be at the strongest today in Middle Georgia as Tropical Storm Ian moves into the Atlantic. Today It is a split forecast…
Winds increase in Middle Georgia Thursday, ahead of Ian
All eyes have been on Ian today as it battered much of the Florida peninsula. Ian is quickly weakening this evening over land, but is still forecast…
Visit Macon offers resources for evacuees seeking shelter from Hurricane Ian
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Hurricane Ian makes landfall, storm evacuees are coming to Middle Georgia for safety and shelter. Visit Macon is one of many…
Herschel Walker stops in Forsyth on campaign trail
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Senate candidate Herschel Walker made a stop in Forsyth Wednesday. As part of his "Unite Georgia Bus Tour," Walker gave a speech at Meadows Clay…
Jones County Sheriff's Office warning parents about TikTok Challenge
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Sheriff's Office is warning parents about a possible TikTok challenge that could put teens in danger. The sheriff's office issued the warning on its Facebook page after a student needed medical attention Tuesday…