Four men shot in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– Several people were shot in downtown Macon Saturday morning around 2:35 a.m. It was reported to investigators that several males were arguing, prior to the incident. The males that…
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The Macon Fair Food Frenzy is back in downtown this weekend
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- If you're looking for the taste of fair food, the Fair Food Frenzy is back in downtown Macon this weekend. This is the third…
Georgia National Fair credits the volunteers for its success
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The key to a successful Georgia National Fair is the volunteers behind it. The volunteers are known as the Fair Crackers. Some have been volunteering for…
NewTown Macon set to host 'Tour of Progress'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- If you’re looking for something to do next week, NewTown Macon has you covered with the 'Tour of Progress'. The self-guided tour is to show off the several businesses that opened in the last year, and upcoming…
Carl Vinson VA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center celebrated Hispanic Heritage month with a special event Friday. The VA wanted to share its appreciation for all of the contributions from Hispanics. 41NBC Reporter Lizbeth Gutierrez, was the key note speaker.…
Pleasant weekend on deck for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure will keep pleasant conditions in Middle Georgia for most of the weekend. Tonight Skies will remain clear through the overnight hours tonight and as a result it will get a bit chilly. Lows will…
Macon-Bibb County hosts Employee Wellness Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is putting its employees' health first. Most county offices closed at 11:30 Friday morning for the county's Employee Wellness and Mental Health Awareness Day. The…
UPDATE: Teen dies after shooting incident near Davis Homes
UPDATE: The unknown male in connection to this incident has been identified as 16-year-old Johntavious Solomon. Friday morning, he was pronounced dead. His body is being sent to the…
Sunshine, cooler temps return for the weekend
High pressure has returned to Middle Georgia behind a cold front today, making for clear skies and quickly cooling temps. Overnight we will see lows dropping to the upper…
Food vendors at Georgia National Fair competing for best fair food
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia National Fair is holding a friendly competition called 'Fair Food Fight' between food vendors this year. We went out to see…
'Taste for Justice' fundraiser raises money for people needing legal help
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia Justice hosted its 4th annual 'Taste for Justice' fundraiser Thursday night. The event is the main fundraiser for the organization that works to close the gap for low-income people needing legal services. People enjoyed…
Tips to keep your pets safe during Halloween
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Halloween is just a few weeks away, and there are some important reminders to keep your pets safe during spooky season. Dee Allison, President of…
New bill from Senator Ossoff aims to help schools buy fresh produce
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is working to pass legislation that would help local farmers sell produce to schools. Senator Ossoff says…
BCSO, GSP arrest over 40 in "Operation Rolling Thunder"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office along with Georgia State Patrol arrested over 40 people during “Operation Rolling Thunder” on October 7 and 8. This…
Pleasant conditions to return following cold front
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny and dry conditions are returning to Middle Georgia following the passing of a cold front early Thursday. Today The cold front tried to go out with a bang in Middle Georgia as it arrived just…
Coffee with a cop and clergy held at Burger King
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's office is working to address crime by building relationships. The department held it's "Coffee With a Cop and Clergy" event Monday morning…
Georgia National Fair holds Gypsy Vanner Congress Feathered Horse Show
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--The Gypsy Vanner Congress Feathered Horse Show is back for its second year at the Georgia National Fair. Riders from across the nation prepared several Gypsy…
Chef Camille offers sweet, savory snacks for fall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chef Camille offers some sweet and savory treats just in time for the fall season. She visited 41NBC to share some of her fall favorites. They include her pot roast cupcakes made with jalapeno cheddar cornbread,…
Moises Velez named one of Georgia's 50 Most Influential Latinos
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A middle Georgia resident is recognized as one of Georgia's 50 Most Influential Latinos. Moises Velez, the founder and editor of a Macon newspaper known as 'Que…
Middle Georgia Justice hosting fundraiser Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia Justice is working to close the gap for people needing legal services. Thursday night, the organization is hosting its annual fundraiser, "A Taste of Justice," to…
Perry Police Department wearing pink badges during Breast Cancer Awareness month
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer, which means thousands of women will…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department educating public about fire safety as Fire Prevention Week begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It's Fire Prevention Week, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department started it with an awards ceremony for its Fire Safety Essay…
UPDATE: Wife turns herself in for the shooting death of her husband
UPDATE (10/12): 33-year-old Lateesha Riddle turned herself in Wednesday afternoon for the shooting death of her husband on October 2. Riddle is charged with murder and aggravated assault.…
3 Indicted in connection to child cruelty at RAFB daycare facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Three people have been indicted for child cruelty in connection to a daycare facility on Robins Air Force Base. According to a…
UPDATE: Suspect behind Dooly shooting in custody
UPDATE: The Vienna Police Department is reporting that after a brief car chase with GSP and Dooly Sheriff's Office Tuesday morning, Collier was apprehended. [field59_video account="WMGT" key="036804b1426bda644e01025d964bcb71ec0434e8" vtitle="Man wanted for…
Voter registration deadline is October 11, early voting begins next week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Election Day is fast approaching, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Georgia voters have until 11:59 p.m. on October 11…
Jamaican jerk fries, brisket biscuits among food choices at 2022 Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Food is one of the Georgia National Fair's main draws. The options range from donuts to steak to ice cream, and, of…
Sea Lion Splash at the fair hopes to educate and entertain
The Sea Lion Splash is back at the Georgia National Fair and is bringing laughs and entertainment along with education about sea lions. The show brought…
Baby Barn continues attracting hundreds at the Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Baby Barn is back for its fourth year at the Georgia National Fair. The excitement or shock of a new calf is what keeps…
Southeastern Reptile Rescue returns to the Georgia National Fair
Owner of Southeastern Reptile Rescue, Jason Clark says that bringing these rescued snakes to the fair is about helping people learn about the reptiles and maybe even…
Eudora Farms showcases unique animals at the GNF
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Eudora Farms is back for its 8th year at the Georgia National Fair. There are a few new animals to see this year. Ones you wouldn't typically…
Academy Sports and Outdoors donates $1,000 to BCSO
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- Academy Sports and Outdoors is doing its part for the 'Night to Unite'. The store gave a $1,000 donation to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, to help…
New Otter Adventure at the fair brings fun and education
Greg and Karen Woody have brought their Otter Adventure show to the Georgia National Fair for the first time this year and they say it brings something unique.…
Mentor's Project holds food, bike giveaway for families
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- It's fall break for students, and the Mentor's Project of Bibb County wanted to give back to those in need. The non-profit organization held a food and…
3 former daycare workers at RAFB face 30 counts of child abuse
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Two former employees and the former director of a daycare facility at Robins Air Force Base, are being charged with child…
Local musician signs producer contract with Drumma Boy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Middle Georgia 13-year-old is now working with two time Grammy Award winning producer, Drumma Boy. Avery Brown, also known as Beats by Avery, just signed a producer contract with Drum Squad Productions on October 1. Avery…
Cloud cover returns to begin Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover and humidity are increasing as a warm front pushes through the Peach State. Today It's a cloudy start around Middle Georgia, but we should see the sun return for most of the region once…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 3-7
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 3 and Friday, October 7, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
Sex offender arrested in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A man in Monroe County was arrested Monday for not registering as a sex offender. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says it received an email tip that a man…
Rain returns later this week
It has been a beautiful start to the week in Middle Georgia with plenty of sunshine and highs around normal. Tomorrow will be another nice day in the area, but we…
Over 200 vendors attending Georgia National Fair this year
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— People are continuing to head out to the 33rd Georgia National Fair. Aside from the fair food and rides, there's more to see…
BCSO, GSP arrest over 30 in "Operation Street Defender"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office along with Troopers from the Georgia State Patrol, executed “Operation Street Defender” on October 9. The focus of the…
Peach County man arrested for murder, assault
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Peach County Sheriff's Office is reporting an arrest in connection to a weekend murder. According to a booking report, Robert Burnette was arrested early…
WRPD investigating suspicious death
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating what they are calling a "suspicious death". The department says officers responded to the 200 block of Todd Circle Sunday morning…
Vienna mother stalls out on train tracks, charged with DUI and child endangerment after near miss
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Saturday, just before 4 a.m., Vienna Police responded to an incident in which a vehicle had been…
BCSO investigates fatal Bailey Avenue shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that took place Saturday night just before 7 p.m. in the 1400 block of Bailey Avenue. Deputies responded…
Perfect weather on deck for weekend; Georgia National Fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies warm temperatures will stick around all weekend in Middle Georgia. Tonight Entering tonight skies will be mostly clear, however some clouds will fill in after midnight. The added cloud cover will allow for warmer…
UPDATE: Macon man hit, killed attempting to cross Eisenhower Parkway
UPDATE (10/10) : The victim has been identified as 56-year-old Rusty Boone Allen of Macon. UPDATE 11:39 P.M.: A 56-year-old man was hit and killed attempting to cross the road on Friday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office,…
Senator Warnock state tour makes stop in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Senator Raphael Warnock stopped in Macon Friday, as he continues his case for re-election. His 'Working for Georgia' bus tour is meeting with Georgians…
Starbuck Learning Farm returns to Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— There's more to the Georgia National Fair than just food and rides. There's also a lot to see and learn about. One farmer is back to…