Fatal fire in Crawford County leaves 2 dead
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tuesday morning, around 7:10 a.m., the Crawford County Sheriff's Office responded to a call concerning a structure fire at 5958 Whitaker Road that left 2…
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Cherry Blossom Festival announces this year's Headliners
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Cherry Blossom Festival has announced their Headliners for the Nightly Concert Series at the Festival at Carolyn Crayton Park. The announcement came on the Cherry Blossom Festival's social media pages, stating that the following would…
Kemp: Georgia budget spending meant to keep economy growing
ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp told Georgia lawmakers Tuesday that his plans to give raises to teachers, pay more tuition for many college students and invest in new housing are all designed to keep the state's workforce growing and…
Scattered showers likely Tuesday afternoon and evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stalled cold front to the north will bring a few showers to Middle Georgia Tuesday. Today It will be a relatively cloudy afternoon across Middle Georgia, however a few pockets of sunshine will be possible…
Rain and warmer conditions return Tuesday
It has been a cool few days in Middle Georgia for the weekend, but warmer weather is on the way this week. By Tuesday afternoon, a warm front will push…
Macon residents march through downtown on MLK Day
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - In observance of Martin Luther King Day, Macon residents celebrated the life and legacy of one of the most prominent leaders…
Tubman Museum holds Jubilee Celebration on MLK Day
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - The Tubman Museum celebrated the 160th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation and Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a Jubilee Celebration…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 9-13
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 9 and Friday, January 13, 2023.…
77-year-old Macon man with medical issues reported missing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs help locating a missing person. A sheriff's office news release says 77-year-old Carl Isiah Ford left his Burton Avenue…
Economists predict state of Georgia's 2023 economy at UGA Economic Outlook
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Economists predict Georgia will see a mild and short recession this year. On Friday, local business leaders attended the 2023 UGA…
Twiggs County Sheriff's Office receives grant to help with traffic enforcement
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office is using grant money to acquire new radar traffic guns.. The sheriff's office was awarded a high visibility…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Middle Georgia
(41NBC/WMGT) -- This weekend, many in Middle Georgia are honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. with Monday coming up as Martin Luther King Jr.…
Wesleyan College 'Women at the Desk' art exhibition on display
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wesleyan College is giving the community a chance to explore the perception of working women in the office through art. The "Women at the Desk" exhibit showcases local artist Anna Richards and her perception of women…
Museum of Aviation getting ready for Saturday's annual 'Run for Aviation'
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 27th annual Run for Aviation races at the Museum of Aviation is happening Saturday, and the museum is hard at…
Blustery end to the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Strong winds and cloudy skies make for a blustery Friday across much of Middle Georgia. Today Overnight the wind shifted from the southwest to the northwest across Middle Georgia following the passing of a powerful cold…
Bibb Department of Juvenile Justice Correctional officer arrested for sexual assault
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 28-year-old former Juvenile Correctional Officer with the Department of Juvenile Justice has been arrested and charged with sexual assault. According to…
Future teachers from Mercer visit Bibb County schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University education students visited Bibb County schools Thursday to learn about the school system and gain experience in a classroom setting. About 40…
Robins Air Force Base holds MLK commemoration event
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This year marks the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Robins Air Force Base held an event…
The Table at First Christian Church in Warner Robins opens new warming center
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins officially has a place for the homeless community to stay warm. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick and The Table…
Macon Tracks Running Club, Atrium Health Navicent announce plans for 'Macon Music Half Marathon'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Tracks Running Club is planning to let residents step to the beat of the music by…
Dooly inmate sentenced to over 23 years for meth trafficking
(41NBC/WMGT) -- An inmate at Dooly State Prison has been sentenced to 278 months in federal prison in connection with meth trafficking charges. 38-Year-old Magnum Neely of…
Five arrested for burglary charges in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Five men are facing burglary charges, accused of kicking in a back door and ransacking a home in Lake Wildwood. They are Victor Garcia, Jose Garcia, Rolando Cardenas-Hernandez,…
Warner Robins man shot in leg during argument
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A shooting Thursday morning at 204 Arnold Blvd left a man shot in the leg and sent to the hospital. Investigation from the Warner Robins Police Department found that an argument took place outside of…
Middle Georgia schools canceling afternoon activities, releasing early for inclement weather
UPDATE: Crawford County Schools are holding dismissal while the Tornado warning for the area is in place. Bibb County Schools are also holding dismissal while the Tornado Warning is in place until 2:45 p.m., but they say transportation may also…
Severe weather likely this afternoon and evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fast moving cold front will bring powerful thunderstorms, some of which may be severe, to Middle Georgia this afternoon. Early Today It's muggy around Middle Georgia to get things rolling on this Thursday. We will…
Severe storms possible Thursday
We had some wonderful spring weather in January today, but changes are on the way tomorrow, in the way of strong storms. A strong cold front is on the way and will…
MLK Day March returns to Macon for first time since pandemic
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day, Macon-Bibb County is encouraging the community to celebrate with the return of its annual MLK day march. The march is returning for the…
Hartley Elementary School offering free library books for students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new resource is allowing students to take home books for free. Hartley Elementary School in Macon held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its…
Auto service experts share tips on how to save money at the pump as Georgia gas prices rise
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gas and diesel prices in Georgia rose overnight after the state's gas and diesel tax exemption…
Houston Healthcare Chief Medical Officer discusses new COVID variant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new COVID variant, entitled XBB. 1.5, a sub-variant of Omicron, is impacting people across the country. Health experts don't know the long-term…
Twiggs County Sheriff's Department receives over $50,000 in traffic safety grant
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office has received a grant award of $51,320.80 to help keep roads safer in Twiggs County. According to a release from TCSO, the grant comes from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety,…
FVSU chosen as education partner with Amazon Career Choice Program
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Fort Valley State University has been chosen as an education partner for Amazon's Career Choice Program. According to FVSU, it is the first university in central Georgia and one of the first HBCUs in the…
Clouds fill in Wednesday ahead of storms Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will return to Middle Georgia as the next storm system inches closer to the Peach State. Today Cloud cover will fill in throughout the day across Middle Georgia. For much of the first half…
Staying dry and warm Wednesday, storms return Thursday
Clear skies today, allowed us to warm up into the mid 60s across Middle Georgia through the afternoon. Overnight we will see mostly clear skies with chance for…
UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with teen's shooting death
UPDATE (9:30 p.m.) - A 57-year-old man is in custody following the shooting death of a juvenile Tuesday. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release says 57-year-old Algie…
Warner Robins appoints new interim police chief
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins appointed a new interim police chief on Tuesday as a way to fill the gap until a permanent chief of police is…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 2-6
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 2 and Friday, January 6, 2023.…
MTA opens contest for artists to help decorate bus shelters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you're an artist and want a chance to show off your style--a new opportunity awaits you! The Macon Transit Authority (MTA)…
MTA to be closed January 16th for MLK Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Monday, January 16th, the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority (MTA) will be closed. MTA says the closure will take place in order to honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They also say they…
Houston County Galleria temporarily closed
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Houston County Galleria Mall in Centerville is closed temporarily. The mall posted online and on social media on Monday saying the closure comes due to an emergency…
Temperatures continue to warm Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will continue to warm around Middle Georgia as sunny skies stick around. Today Sunny skies will be with Middle Georgia all day, however a couple of passing clouds will be possible. Highs will largely be…
Peach County Schools names Marquis Westbrook new head football coach
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peach County Schools announced Monday Marquis Westbrook will be Peach County High School's next football coach. Westbrook, who spent the last four…
Macon residents wear red and black during 'Hunker Down Day' in support of Georgia Bulldogs
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Governor Brian Kemp declared January 9 "Hunker Down Day" to support the University of Georgia Bulldogs in their fight for the College Football National Championship. People in Middle Georgia are…
Sunny conditions return to begin the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monday will bring sunny but cool conditions to Middle Georgia following some rain Sunday night. Today Monday morning began with a few lingering showers and plenty of clouds in Middle Georgia. There were also a handful…
Macon 14-year-old shot in the back
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Deputies are investigating after a 14 year old was reported shot. The teen was found in the parking lot of the Lucky’s Food Mart at…
UPDATE: 2 men, 2 juveniles arrested in Warner Robins shooting
UPDATE: Warner Robins Police arrest four people in connection to the shooting. They are 20-year-old Elijah Brinson and 18-year-old Tyquavious Crowder. Officers also arrested a 14-year-old and a…
Alleged shoplifters caught in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On Saturday, around 6:35 PM, Monroe County Deputies were asked for their assistance in a vehicle pursuit initiated by Officers with the Locust Grove Police Department.…
UPDATE: Macon man dead after shooting, crash on Broadway Friday night
UPDATE (11:52 p.m.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's office has confirmed a man is dead after being shot and crashing his vehicle Friday night. Deputies say witnesses told them shots were fired near Spike Street and Broadway, and that a…
Cherry Blossom Royalty application process open
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Crowns, dresses, bright lights and pink everywhere. When you think about Cherry Blossom Royalty, this might be what you imagine, but how exactly does one become a…
Nice weekend on the way
High pressure will be keeping us in the clear across Middle Georgia on Saturday. Although we will be starting out with temps in the 30s, we quickly warm back to the…