Macon-Bibb residents can receive free tax filing assistance from VITA program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb residents can take advantage of free tax filing services provided by The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program as the…
Test list
Macon schools celebrate National Read Across America Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Grab a book because Thursday is National Read Across America Day. The day falls on March 2nd -- the birthday of children's author Doctor Seuss. Thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers celebrate the day by…
Springdale Elementary School celebrates Black History Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Springdale Elementary School celebrated Black History Month with several guest speakers, Monday. School guests visited classrooms and shared their careers with the students. 41NBC Shelby Coates spoke to first graders in Mrs. Juliane Cassara's…
Dickey Farms predicts good crop of Georgia peaches despite weather challenges
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dickey Farms, a family-owned business that has been growing peaches for more than a century, is optimistic about this year's peach…
French education majors visit Bibb County schools through MGA's exchange program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University's Education Department is currently hosting four French students interested in pursuing careers in education. The students, who…
Leader of Baldwin Meth Distribution Ring pleads guilty
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The leader of a major meth trafficking ring in Milledgeville pleads guilty-- along with 16 other co-defendants. Evidence shows 31-year-old Jarvis Havior (also known…
Indiana man arrested for 1989 cold case murder in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Wednesday, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested an Indiana man in connection to a cold case from 1989 that left a…
Man in critical condition after being hit by car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is in critical condition after being hit by a car Wednesday night. The accident happened on Rice Mill Road near Sherry…
Scattered storms possible Thursday in Middle Georgia
We saw a few isolated showers in Middle Georgia this evening, but it has been an otherwise pleasant, warm day. Partly cloudy skies are moving in for most of the area overnight, with lows only expected to fall into the…
Jones County High School shifts to virtual learning Friday as basketball team competes in state semifinals
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County High School will shift to virtual instruction Friday as the boys basketball team travels…
Woman wanted for financial card fraud in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department needs your help identifying and locating a woman wanted…
WRPD needs help identifying, locating armed robbery suspect
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department needs your help identifying and locating the suspect involved…
Firearm found in student's backpack at Warner Robins High School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Wednesday, a gun was found in a student's backpack at Warner Robins High School. According to a statement from Chris McCook,…
Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office captain arrested, charged with sexual assault of inmate
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office Captain turned himself in this week on charges of sexual contact with an inmate. The…
Three men arrested in Twiggs for over 30 lbs. of marijuana found in car
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Three men were arrested and charged in Twiggs County Jail after being found with over 30 pounds of…
Doctor offers tips for preventing allergies as pollen season begins in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With spring around the corner, allergy season has already begun in Georgia, and this year it's even earlier than usual. Pine pollen, the most common…
Putnam County single mothers surprised with new homes from Habitat for Humanity
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former NFL player Warrick Dunn, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Warrick Dunn Charities, surprised two families in Eatonton…
Former NFL player, Georgia Bulldog reads for Perry students
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Tucker Elementary in Perry were treated to a visit on Tuesday from former UGA wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell. The "Read with…
United Way of Central Georgia installs book nooks at local laundromat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The United Way of Central Georgia (UWCG) is providing children's books somewhere you might not expect—a laundromat. The goal of the…
Atrium Health Navicent opens two time capsules in honor of Macon's Bicentennial
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent celebrated Macon's bicentennial in a unique way by opening two time capsules on Tuesday that had been…
Clouds return Wednesday; rain and strong storms possible late week
It was another beautiful (and warm) day in Middle Georgia with clear skies and highs in the 80s. Overnight we will start to see a…
UPDATE: Coroner identifies mother, son found dead Tuesday
UPDATE (6:45 p.m.) - Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones has identified the people found dead Tuesday as 64-year-old Hilda Archer and her son, 33-year-old Terence Archer. Jones says the…
Jones County government asks for community's help to create new county logo
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County local government is making a change, and it wants the community's help. The county administrator says the county plans…
UPDATE: Howard Middle School employee fired after inappropriate interactions with student
UPDATE: More details concerning the employee fired from Howard Middle for inappropriately interacting with a student have been released. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says…
Sunshine returns for Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies are back for Middle Georgia following an overnight cold front. Today There were a few clouds left during the morning hours today, but as we roll towards lunchtime the skies are clearing completely. Highs…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 20-24
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, February 20 and Friday, February 24,…
Warm and sunny Tuesday ahead of rain later this week
A cold front is pushing through the southeast this evening, bringing a chance for a few showers overnight. Any rain should be light and gone by Tuesday morning. High pressure Tuesday will help to clear out any cloud cover and…
Two teens arrested in connection to recent shootings, theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two teens have been arrested and charged with theft, criminal street gang activity, murder, and more. In a Facebook post from the Bibb…
Houston County BOE honors former Black high school
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In honor of Black History Month, the Houston County Board of Education unveiled a monument Monday afternoon at the former site of Houston High…
Veterans Elementary celebrates civil rights leaders with exhibit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Veterans Elementary School in Macon held an eight-panel traveling exhibit Monday celebrating the girls and women who have advocated for civil rights. Teacher Domeka Smith spoke with us about why she feels it's important for her…
Fort Valley State University working to recruit more women, minority students for science, engineering jobs
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University is working to recruit women and minority students for science and engineering…
Warner Robins woman shot during disagreement
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Sunday night, A 36-year-old woman was shot during a disagreement in Warner Robins. The Warner Robins Police Department says around 9:44 p.m., officers responded to the Houston Medical Center concerning gunshot victim, 36-year-old Chimain Brooks.…
Man killed in crash on Mercer University Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A fatal wreck on Mercer University Drive Monday morning left a 56-year-old man dead. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, just before 10 a.m., it was reported that a motorcycle headed east on Mercer University…
Vineville Academy hosts wax museum to celebrate Black History Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Have you ever wanted to meet famous historical figures of Black History? Vineville Academy of the Arts might have something to help…
Drowning victim at Amerson River Park found and identified
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The body of the man who went missing while swimming in the Ocmulgee River at Amerson River Park on Wednesday has been found.…
Staying warm to begin the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will again climb into the 80s for much of Middle Georgia as February nears its end. Today A cloudy morning gave way to a…
Two shot in car on Churchill St.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault incident that happened in the 2900 block of Churchill Street, just before 10:00 p.m. Sunday. It was reported a 26-year-old male and 29-year-old male were sitting in…
25-year-old shot and killed on Wren Ave
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 25 year old is dead after a shooting on Wren Avenue. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, it happened in front of a residence in the 1700 block of Wren Avenue…
Bibb deputies: 20-year-old man dead after Saturday night shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 20-year-old man is dead after being shot Saturday. That's according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, which says deputies responded to the 300 block of Grier Street just after 6 o'clock and found Cadarrius Terrell…
A bit cooler Saturday with mostly to partly cloudy skies
Showers are staying mainly in the northern counties of Middle Georgia this evening, as a cold front stalls over the area. A few of these showers…
UPDATE: 3 wanted on animal neglect charges in Monroe County now in custody
UPDATE (2/24 5 p.m.) - The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says all three suspects turned themselves in. MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe…
UPDATE: Crews still searching for missing swimmer, Amerson River Park to remain closed
UPDATE 2/24 (6 p.m.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the search for a missing swimmer at Amerson River Park has been suspended for…
Carl Vinson VA celebrates Black History Month with cultural festival
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In honor of Black History Month, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center hosted a cultural festival on Friday. The event included a food tasting,…
Students help place crosses at historic cemetery in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Cross the Creek Cemetery in Dublin, is receiving much-needed help from Dublin students. Students who participated in "Skills USA" along with the Dublin…
Piedmont Macon holds free heart screening event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Piedmont Macon Medical Center held its Healthy Heart Screening event Friday morning as part of American Heart Month. The free event included blood pressure…
Bike Walk Macon to host historic Pleasant Hill bike tour Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bike Walk Macon is hosting a historic Pleasant Hill bicycle tour Saturday morning that will highlight the history and culture…
Daybreak exceeds goal of $250,000 during annual sleep out fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Almost 100 people are sleeping at Carolyn Crayton Park Thursday night in solidarity with the homeless as part of Daybreak's 10th annual…
Mercer, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta partner to bring more pediatricians to rural Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University School of Medicine is partnering with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to improve pediatric care in rural areas…
Rain chances return as a cold front moves in Friday
We had another day of record breaking warmth in Middle Georgia today, as highs warmed to the mid 80s. We will be keeping it warm once…
Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Car windshield painting returns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Car windshield painting is an annual family event hosted by Peggy Whyte and her daughter. Whyte has been painting for the…