Bibb County students attend media workshop at Frank Johnson Recreation Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County students who were out of school this week had the opportunity to attend a media workshop held at the…
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Pediatric cancer patient rings victory bell at Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A young girl who fought cancer celebrated her victory with a bell ringing ceremony at the Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital. Stephanie Felix, a pediatric cancer patient, marked her ninth birthday by ringing the bell to…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office celebrates 3 successful years of managing animal services and welfare
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is celebrating three successful years of managing the Departments of Animal Services and…
Man stabbed during fight at Bowden Homes
UPDATE: We now know the name of the victim in the Bowden Homes stabbing. The Bibb Sheriff's office has identified him as 39-year-old Raynaldo Dejuan Hawkins. According to a press release he's currently in stable condition. The incident remains under…
Temperatures continue to climb Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will rise into the lower 80s around Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon. Today It was a cloudy, warm, and muggy start across Middle Georgia. Strong breezes overnight kept fog from developing in most places, however. Cloud…
Record high temperatures possible this week with a few showers
We got close to tying a record high temp today in Macon, as we warmed to 82° this afternoon (record is 83°). Overnight lows will be staying in the 60s under partly cloudy skies. Patchy fog will be possible into…
Jones County acquires historic Jake's Woods property for new recreational park
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jones County and its partners have acquired the historic Jake's Woods property in Clinton, with plans to transform the land into a recreational park, officials said. The park, located in the historic district of Clinton in…
Macon-Bibb's Pedestrian Safety Review Board discusses solutions to improve road safety, prevent fatalities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Pedestrian Safety Review Board met on Tuesday at City Hall to discuss solutions aimed at improving road safety and preventing fatalities in Macon.…
Driver arrested in chase, crash that injured Wilcox County deputy
ABBEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two drivers are facing charges after a Wilcox County deputy is injured while working a high speed chase and crash. Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rodgers says the chase started around 9:30 Saturday night when Abbeville Police…
Macon organization collaborates with EOC to promote heart-healthy living among Foster Grandparent Program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Chapter of The Links, Inc. has teamed up with the Macon-Bibb Economic Opportunity Council (EOC) to educate participants in the EOC's…
Cloud cover; shower chances return to Middle Georgia Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mostly cloudy skies will take over Middle Georgia today with the possibility for a few isolated showers. Today Cloud cover moved into Middle Georgia overnight. While there likely will not be blanket conditions at any point…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 13-17
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, February 13 and Friday, February 17, 2023.…
Staying warm with scattered showers Tuesday
Warm weather has started to move back in across Middle Georgia, with highs warming into the mid 70s today. Overnight, clouds will be keeping us warm with lows only dropping…
Macon after-school program aims to reduce youth violence through artistic mentorship
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heart and Soul, an after-school break program for children in Macon, is aiming to provide mentorship to children between the ages of 6 and…
Tykes, Tots, and Teens consignment event returns to Middle Georgia this week, offering low-cost children's items
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families in Middle Georgia can expect to find children's clothes and toys at lower prices…
Douglass Theatre names new executive director
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Douglass Theatre is moving forward with new leadership. The Douglass Theatre Board of Directors announce Dr. Shelton Land, PhD, as its newest Executive Director. Land…
UPDATE: Missing baby, teen found safe in north Macon
UPDATE (4:45 p.m.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the infant, stolen vehicle and juvenile have been located at Days Inn by Wyndham, located at 3950…
Sunny and warm President's Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgians will enjoy plenty of sun as temperatures warm into the 7os Today Middle Georgia will see a healthy dose of sun for most of the afternoon. Some cirrus clouds are expected overhead throughout the…
One man arrested after fatal shooting in Thomaston
THOMASTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is behind bars and charged with murder after a shooting in Thomaston over the weekend. According to a post on the Thomaston police Facebook page, Samuel Simms Jr. of Thomaston has been arrested and…
Robbery by snatching at Metro PCS
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a commercial robbery by snatching that occurred at the Metro PCS, located at 3253 Mercer University Drive. The incident was called in Saturday around 6:47p.m. According…
Man dead after fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man died Sunday after getting into a fight on Village Green Drive over the weekend. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office the fight happened around 1:17p.m., Saturday when an unknown male approached 56-year-old…
Gun found at Bibb County school
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A gun was found during at a Bibb County school on Friday. According to the Bibb County School District, a message was sent to Rutland High and Rutland Middle School parents notifying them a gun was…
Man found guilty for Child Molestation, sentenced to life
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man will spend the rest of his life behind bars. After a mistrial earlier in February due to juror misconduct, 33-year-old LeCharles Harrell,…
Judge quashes subpoenas against MWA board members
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County Judge has ruled against District Attorney Anita Howard involving potential violations within the Macon Water Authority. In a Facebook post on Friday, District…
Cold air hangs around for Saturday before a big warm up into next week
Now that the rain has moved out of Georgia, we are seeing a cold and breezy evening. Overnight, low temps will fall…
Coca-Cola investing $85 million in Macon warehouse expansion, creating 50 new jobs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coca-Cola broke ground on an $85 million investment in Macon on Friday, announcing an expansion of its warehouse that will provide more jobs…
Students craft crosses for old African-American cemetery in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Dublin High School are doing their part to help restore an old African American cemetery. Cross the Creek Cemetery in Dublin was established in 1906. The City of Dublin says more than a thousand…
Boil water advisory lifted in parts of Milledgeville
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Milledgeville Water Department has lifted the boil water advisory for certain areas. According to the city's Facebook Page, the water has been deemed safe…
Hancock County Sheriff's Office searches for missing man
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding a missing man. The Sheriff's Office is looking for 75-year-old Walton Walls. They…
Macon Water Authority honors longest serving board member
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority (MWA) recognized its longest-serving board member with an unveiling and dedication ceremony on Thursday. The Engineering Complex was named in honor…
Friday starts with rain, gusty winds, ends with a big cool down
Highs warmed back to the 80s across Middle Georgia today, but warm weather will be coming to an end for the weekend. A cold…
Robins Air Force Base pays tribute to Tuskegee Airmen during Black History Month
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Robins Air Force Base is honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, America's first Black Military Aviators, as part of its…
Macon youth program promotes life skills through chess
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chess and Community, a youth development program, is promoting strategy and planning skills through the game of chess. Their motto, "think before you…
Cloud cover thickens Thursday ahead of rain early Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming storm system will bring added cloud cover Thursday and rain Friday morning. Today Temperatures will reach their peaks for the week this afternoon as they largely reach the upper 70s. A few spots will…
Warming more Thursday ahead of overnight rain
It has been feeling like spring across Middle Georgia this week and we will keep that trend going on Thursday. Overnight lows will only be falling into the mid…
Georgia College launches initiative providing two-year college program for adults with disabilities
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College and State University has launched a two-year college program for adults with disabilities called the GCSU…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department promotes 48 firefighters to rank of Sergeant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department promoted 48 firefighters to the rank of Sergeant Wednesday. Sgt. Chris Boling shared with us how much this…
Bibb deputies need your help finding missing man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing person. According to deputies, 55-year-old Richard Lindsey Rowland was last seen…
'Code for Macon' to hold kick-off event Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's a new way for Middle Georgia software developers to get involved in the community. "Code for Macon," a chapter of "Code for America," is…
Deputy dragged during traffic stop, driver arrested
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is facing a long list of charges -- including aggravated assault -- related to dragging a deputy during a traffic stop. Deputies say…
Man sentenced for his role in Washington County teacher disappearance
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Sandersville man pleads guilty to his participation in the disappearance of a Washington County teacher. District Attorney Tripp Fitzner says Aaron Adams…
More cloud cover to return Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More clouds will move into Middle Georgia Wednesday afternoon as humidity climbs. Today Conditions around Middle Georgia will get even warmer this afternoon. Highs are going to climb into the mid 70s for most of the…
DA: Convicted sex offender sentenced to 45 years for raping 14-year-old girl
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 33-year-old man was sentenced to 45 years in prison with the first 20 years to be served in the Department…
Warm again Wednesday
Warm air is sticking around for most of this week in Middle Georgia as a front moves just north of the area. Clouds will start to increase Wednesday, but this shouldn't inhibit our…
Valentine's Day coincides with National Donor Day: Learn how organ donation can save lives
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — While Tuesday is most commonly known as Valentine's Day, it also marks National Donor Day, a day to…
Macon-Bibb County plans to add multi-sensor dome cameras in downtown and at Carolyn Crayton Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County has plans to install three multi-sensor dome cameras in Carolyn Crayton Park and in downtown Macon. The county…
Milledgeville gaming bar Dungeons and Daiquiris celebrates one-year anniversary
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dungeons and Daiquiris, a popular gaming bar in downtown Milledgeville, is celebrating its one-year anniversary and recent membership in the Chamber of Commerce. The…
Cameras may be coming to Downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New cameras may be coming to downtown Macon. The Bibb County Commission Committee of the Whole hearing a presentation by LBF Consulting who has suggested a company called Adapt to Solve and a vendor called Verkada…
Warmer temperatures arrive for Valentine's Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the 70s Tuesday afternoon. Today Middle Georgia will enjoy another lovely afternoon for Valentine's Day 2023. While some cirrus clouds may populate the skies, temperatures will reach into the lower 70s across…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 6-10
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, February 6 and Friday, February 10, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red, which is…