Valentine's Day stays dry and warm in Middle Georgia
It has been a nice start to the week in Middle Georgia, with plentiful sunshine and highs in the 70s. Overnight we will be falling into the…
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Crawford County road closed due to heavy rainfall over the weekend
KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heavy rainfall Saturday left major damage along a Crawford County road. County Administrator Sharon Sanders says Causey Road is closed between Sandy…
Robins Air Force Base activates 728th Battle Management Control Squadron
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Robins Air Force Base has welcomed a new addition to its ranks with the activation of the 728th Battle Management Control…
Valentine's help for the homeless at Tattnall Square Park on Tuesday
The Vanitecia House is spreading the love this Valentine's Day by hosting an event in Tattnall Square Park to help the homeless. Vanitecia, also known as…
Single vehicle crash in Baldwin leaves one dead
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Saturday, a single vehicle crash on Kings Drive in Baldwin County left a woman dead. According to Georgia State Patrol, troopers responded to the incident…
Sunshine returns to kick off the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies are back for Middle Georgia following a wet and gloomy weekend. Today Sunny skies have finally returned to Middle Georgia following a dreary weekend for the whole region. Temperatures will rise into the mid…
UPDATE: Baldwin Schools reopening Tuesday following water main break
UPDATE: Baldwin County Schools will reopen Tuesday, according to the school district. "The water main break has been repaired, and all schools are now able to resume a normal schedule," a news release stated. "Lakeview Academy, the Early Learning Center,…
Juvenile injured in Warner Robins drive by shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A juvenile was injured in a drive-by shooting in Warner Robins over the weekend. At around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, officers were called to…
Man killed on Monroe Ave.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A fatal shooting over the weekend was discovered by the new ShotSpotting technology in use by the Bibb Sheriff's Office. It happened in the 2400 block of Monroe…
Another rainy weekend on the way
Well, the cold front has moved through Middle Georgia, but rain will continue through most of the weekend. The front will be stalled over the area for Saturday, keeping us…
Next generation of scientists, engineers shine at 46th annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College and State University hosted its 46th annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair this week, drawing more than…
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murder in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 21-year-old man is sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole, for killing a man in Perry. Cornelius Murray…
High-speed chase on I-75 in Perry ends in crash, suspect on the run
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Multiple law enforcement agencies are looking for a man they say fled on foot after a high-speed chase involving Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Friday afternoon on I-75 North. It happened just before 3:30, according to Perry…
Sen. Jon Ossoff announces expansion of aviation workforce training at Middle Georgia State University
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff made a stop at Middle Georgia State University's Macon campus on Friday to announce…
Middle Georgia State University tests high school students' math skills with MaPP Challenge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University (MGA) kick-started Friday with a challenge that put students' critical thinking and math skills to the…
Macon-Bibb County, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful join forces for 5th community cleanup on March 4
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County and Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful are once again joining forces to hold their fifth community-wide cleanup event.…
Baldwin County inmate sentenced for pandemic unemployment fraud scheme
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Baldwin County Jail inmate has been sentenced after orchestrating a pandemic unemployment fraud scheme from behind bars. The Department of Justice says 34-year-old…
Rainy, colder for the end of the week
Rain has started in Middle Georgia this afternoon and will be continuing through the weekend. A cold front is approaching and will move through during the morning hours…
Deputies: Teen in critical condition after drive-by shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an aggravated assault that happened in the 4200 block of Elkan Avenue just before 7 Thursday…
Macon-Bibb increases minimum wage for county employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County has successfully completed its initiative to raise the minimum wage for its county employees. More than $850,000 has been allocated toward this effort.…
Macon-Bibb religious leaders join forces for progress at Council of Clergy luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller hosted his first Council of Clergy luncheon of the year Thursday, with a focus on race…
Houston County Miss Sweetheart Pageant happening Saturday
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Veterans High School will host the second annual Sweetheart Pageant this Saturday. This year's pageant features 15 girls with special…
Atrium Health Navicent raises awareness for heart health during American Heart Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - February is American Heart Month, and Atrium Health Navicent is making a concerted effort to raise community awareness about heart health.…
Rain returns to Middle Georgia Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A weak cold front will bring some showers to Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon before heavier rain moves in overnight. Today Mostly cloudy skies will be with Middle Georgia throughout the day today. Temperatures will peak in…
UPDATE:Cochran man turns himself in for deadly shooting
UPDATE: The GBI says James Ian Spires is in custody as he turned himself into the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office on February 8th. He will be taken to the Pulaski County Detention Center where his charges first originated. [field59_video account="WMGT"…
Man in critical condition, woman in jail after fight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in the Bibb County Jail, and a man is in critical condition after a fight. Deputies arrived at a home on…
Monroe County man arrested on multiple gun, drug charges
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County man is behind bars in connection to a drug bust. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says after receiving complaints during the…
Rain returns Thursday, sticks around through the weekend
Well I hope everyone has enjoyed the great weather today, because by tomorrow we will be seeing the start of a long, rainy period. A low pressure system…
Macon Coca-Cola Bottling Co. leads community clean-up effort
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Coca-Cola Bottling Company is taking action to keep its community clean. On Wednesday, the company organized its second…
Houston County students develop entrepreneurial skills during mock marketplace
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In a world where entrepreneurship and business savvy is becoming increasingly important, the Houston County School District is taking a hands-on approach to…
Douglass Theatre celebrates Black History Month with film series
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Douglass Theatre in Macon is celebrating Black History Month in a unique way. Starting this Friday, February 11, the theater will…
GCSU's graduate online nursing program named state's best
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Middle Georgia nursing program is making headlines. The Graduate Nursing Program at Georgia College and State…
River Edge Behavioral Health offers job opportunities at hiring event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In a job market that's been struggling since the pandemic, River Edge Behavioral Health is taking the initiative to provide employment opportunities to the community. More than 100 job seekers attended the company's hiring event on…
More clouds arrive Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More clouds will move into Middle Georgia this afternoon ahead of a cold front arriving Thursday. Today Overall Wednesday should be a nice day across Middle Georgia. Cloud cover will generally increase throughout the day, but…
UPDATE: Woman fatally struck by vehicle on Pio Nono Avenue identified
UPDATE: According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, the pedestrian that was fatally struck by a vehicle on Pio Nono was identified as Betty Jackson…
Getting warmer Wednesday
Warm conditions continue across Middle Georgia this evening as clouds increase tonight. Overnight lows will stay mainly in the mid and upper 40s under mostly cloudy skies. We will see some clearing tomorrow,…
Macon-Bibb County invests nearly $2 million in public safety incentives
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is showing its appreciation for its public safety employees with a nearly $2 million investment in annual incentives. The payments, ranging from $2,500 to $5,500, will be given to more than 400 firefighters, law…
Bike Walk Macon hosting 'Night Cycling 101' Thursday to promote safe biking
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bike Walk Macon is hosting a Night Cycling 101 event on Thursday, February 9 for commuters looking to cycle safer in downtown Macon during the afternoon and night hours. The event will include a group ride…
Local high school senior publishes children's book despite life-altering challenge
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local high school senior has achieved a remarkable feat despite facing a life-altering challenge. Saif Aslam, a student at Houston County High School, has been diagnosed with Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, but that hasn't…
North Central Health District holds free testing for black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- February 7 is Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and the North Central Health Districts wants to make sure you get tested. The NCHD held a free HIV testing event Tuesday, at the Macon-Bibb County Health Department. The goal was…
Tips to get organized and declutter your space in 2023
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If your goal is to get more organized and declutter your space in 2023, Simply Ordered Solutions wants to help. Simply Ordered Solutions is a professional organizing and wellness firm based in Warner Robins. Founder…
Bibb County Judge appointed as new board member for Georgia DJJ
DECATUR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A new judge has been appointed to the Board of Juvenile Justice -- and she's from Bibb County. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp appointed Judge Quintess Gilbert to the Board of Juvenile Justice to serve as the…
Macon man sentenced to life plus more for fatal shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man who shot and killed a man in November of 2020 has been sentenced to life plus 5 years in prison.…
Macon man sentenced to 30 years for 3 counts of Child Molestation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man has just been sentenced to 30 years, with the first 17 years in prison, after pleading guilty to…
Teen sentenced to 50 years for fatal shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 19-year-old has been sentenced to 50 years, with the first 25 years in prison, in connection to a fatal shooting from late December of…
Another pleasant day on deck Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will warm more Tuesday afternoon as plenty of sun sticks around. Today It was a chilly and clear morning around Middle Georgia as most of the region began the day with temperatures in the mid…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 30-February 3
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 30 and Friday, February 3, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
Staying warm this week
Hope everyone is enjoying a few days of "false spring" here in Middle Georgia, as highs warmed to the 70s this afternoon. Tomorrow will bring another nice day to the area, but a few more clouds are likely, especially during…
UPDATE: Missing Jeffersonville man found safe in Irwin County
UPDATE: Jeffersonville Police say 72-year-old Tommie Lee Stephens was found safe in Irwin County. JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jeffersonville Police need the public's help finding a missing man. A post on the department's Facebook page Monday night said 72-year-old Tommie…
16-year-old hospitalized after Warner Robins shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 16-year-old boy is now out of the hospital after being shot in the hip Monday afternoon. That's according to a Warner Robins Police Department news…