Staying mostly dry Wednesday
Temperatures across Middle Georgia warmed into the low 90s today, ahead of a "cold" front that should move in Wednesday. This front remains pretty weak, and will bring some drier air to…
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New chamber website aims to promote working and living in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new talent recruitment website. Maconworks.com aims to help bring people to work and live in Macon. The website…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 22-26
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 22 and Friday, August 26, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All…
UPDATE: Arrest made in Courtland Ave. stabbing
UPDATE (2/2): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones has provided more information concerning the incident at Courtland Avenue. The coroner's office was called to the scene at 9:50 p.m., and Jones…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office looking for suspect in forgery case
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a man in connection to a forgery case. Investigators say the man picture aboved…
Front brings continued rain chances Tuesday
We saw a hot day in Middle Georgia today, with highs warming to the low 90s (which is normal for this time of year). Highs tomorrow will warm back to…
GCSU receives NEH grant for summer institute at Andalusia
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College and State University is continuing to teach about author Flannery O'Connor's legacy. The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded the university a…
Several middle Georgia organizations receive grants to support arts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Thanks to a grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, several middle Georgia organizations are getting the support to continue immersing the community in…
Mercer art exhibit addresses environmental crisis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Artist Alexa Kleinbard's "Storm Songs" art exhibit focuses on the impact of climate change. Set to be shown at Mercer's McEachern Art Center, the exhibit aims to…
Senator Jon Ossoff weighs in on student loan forgiveness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Jon Ossoff is sharing his thoughts on President Biden's student loan forgiveness initiative. He's currently reviewing President Biden's plan that was announced last week.* Following the president's announcement last week, critics of the move say…
United Way of Central Georgia celebrates 100 years of service
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — United Way of Central Georgia is celebrating 100 years of giving back to the community. Since its inception, the organization has worked to…
UPDATE: Fort Valley Police make third arrest in teen shooting death
UPDATE (8/29): The Peach County Sheriff’s Office located and apprehended Daquavious Oliver. He is the last of the three (3) suspects wanted for aggravated assault in connection…
1 dead following Saturday night crash on I-75
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A man is dead following a crash on the I-75 northbound entrance ramp on Hartley Bridge road. According to an incident report from Georgia State Patrol,…
Hot weather returns to begin final week of August
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny conditions are back for most of Middle Georgia today following last week's cloudy weather. Today The…
Two injured in South Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were shot Saturday in the area of Elkan Avenue in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office the exact location of the shooting is unknown. The victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and refused to…
$8K being offered in Warner Robins unsolved homicide
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— An eight thousand dollar reward is being offered for an arrest and conviction in a unsolved homicide. The Warner Robins Police Department says in March…
Local organizations debunk warnings on sex trafficking
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Social media can connect us with friends and family we don't see on a regular basis. It can also spread misinformation. A warning about zip ties on…
Senator Jon Ossoff pushing for military facility upgrades
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Senator Jon Ossoff and Senator from Texas, John Corryn, are pushing to get upgrades to military barracks, daycare centers, and other facilities. They hope to accomplish…
National Black Growers Council holds Model Farm Field Day
MONTEZUMA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- The National Black Growers Council partnered with the USDA to speak with farmers in Macon County about the advances in agriculture in Georgia. Executive Director of…
Peach County High School implements new security measures at athletic events
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Peach County High School is taking precautionary measures to make sure its fans are safe during athletic events. If you're planning…
Fort Valley State University receives grant to continue McNair Program
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University will continue giving students an opportunity to pursue a doctorate degrees. This is thanks to a $1.3 million…
Community comes together for clothing and food drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bob Fickling and the Macon Housing Moving to Success organization are hosting a “Pop Up Dress Up” clothing and food drive Saturday. The drive will…
UPDATE: 16-year-old arrested in connection with Eastman homicide
UPDATE (8/26) : The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a 16-year-old is now in custody in connection with the death of 21-year-old Za'Quon Brown. A GBI news release…
Milledgeville Eatonton Film Festival returns in person after being virtual for two years
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— For the first time in two years, the Milledgeville Eatonton Film Festival is back in person. The pandemic forcer the festival…
Scattered thunderstorms likely Friday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The return of some sunshine will provide fuel for scattered thunderstorms around Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today It was a cloudy morning once…
Community calls for answers in the death of Jamaya Warner
MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon pastors, family members, community leaders and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office gathered at New Beginning International Fellowship of Covenant Churches on Thursday. They're…
Scattered storms possible Friday
We are finally starting to see a few hints of a pattern change in our weather, at least for few days over the weekend. Friday, we return to our typical summer time pattern of scattered afternoon storms and heat. Highs…
Historic Macon announces 2022 Fading Five list of endangered historic structures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon announced its updated Fading Five list of endangered historic structures Thursday. 2022 marks the program's eighth year. It targets historic…
Mercer students honor Korean War veterans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer students are doing their part to honor Korean War veterans. Mercer Mission began in 2015, with part of the program honoring Korean War veterans. Dr. Sinjae…
Warner Robins accepting applications for CHIP grants
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is now accepting applications for its "Community Home Investment Program," also known as CHIP. This program allows home owners to apply…
Rutland Middle School students benefiting from weather system
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Rutland Middle School are learning about the benefits that come with having a weather system at the school. Instead of using a phone…
GDOT set to close Spring Street for overpass bridge demolition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Spring Street will be closed overnight starting next week as an overpass bridge is set to be demolished. The Georgia Department of…
Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent urge vaccinations during National Immunization Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent is reminding people of the importance of being up to date on vaccinations. August is National Immunization Awareness Month,…
Chef Scottie Johnson's recipe for lobster croissant sliders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week Chef Scottie Johnson came by the studio to share his delicious recipe for lobster croissant sliders, here's how you can make your…
More showers possible Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The wettest day of the week has arrived in Middle Georgia. Today It was a wet start for the whole region as stratiform rainfall…
Clouds and rain hang around Thursday
Showers with heavy rain are approaching Middle Georgia this evening from the Alabama border. This will bring off and on showers and storms overnight and into Thursday morning. Clouds will…
Mercer economics professor talks impact of student loan relief
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — While Wednesday's announcement about the forgiveness of student loan debt might seem exciting, one local economics professor says it's not a good idea. Mercer…
Atrium Health Navicent expands OB-GYN services
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Women's healthcare is not very accessible in Monroe County. A Google search shows only one office that specializes in natural birth. Dr. Edward Betcher, Chairman of OB-GYN…
Unity N Community hosts 'Fun Without Guns' events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - "Unity N Community" wants to bring neighborhoods together and help stop violence in Macon. It's doing so by hosting a series of "Fun Without Guns"…
'Fridays On Main' puts spotlight on local businesses in downtown Gray
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Gray is putting its local businesses in the spotlight. On every last Friday of the month, starting this Friday, August…
Monroe County church giving back with free oil changes
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A church in Monroe County is giving back to single mothers and grandmothers. The men's ministry at Sanctuary Baptist Church is hosting a free…
Laurens County students benefiting from 2 new schools
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Laurens County School District is looking to the future thanks to the addition of two new schools: East Laurens High School and West Laurens…
Second suspect arrested in connection to 2020 death investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is reporting a second arrest made in connection to the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jamarion Lawrence, an incident that happened December 6th of 2020 on Center Street. According to the BCSO,…
Gloomy conditions continue Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Overcast skies, light showers, and isolated thunderstorms will stick around Middle Georgia Wednesday. Today We saw a number of small scattered showers around Middle…
12 people indicted for drug trafficking in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ten Milledgeville and two Atlanta residents are facing federal drug and firearms charges after a joint operation investigation. The 12 suspects allegedly participated in the…
Bibb School District announces time changes for 2 football games Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District announced time changes for two football games involving four district teams this Friday, August 26. A district Facebook post Tuesday said the varsity game between Westside High School and Southwest High…
Cloudy, rainy pattern sticks around this week
Clouds and rain have kept Middle Georgia cooler than normal today, with most of us seeing highs in the mid 80s. Light rain started the day for some spots…
City of Perry explains impact of being 'Broadband Ready'
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If the pandemic taught us anything, it's that high-speed internet is essential. The City of Perry is now one of 50 cities considered a…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department starts annual contest aimed at fire prevention
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is getting ready for "Fire Prevention Week" with an essay and poster contest. The department says its goal is to…
Peach County Schools benefiting from virtual medical visits
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Peach County students and staff don't have to go far for their medical needs. That's because Atrium Health Navicent has partnered with the school…