$1.2 million grant for MGA expected to boost tourism
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The growth for Middle Georgia State University continues. A $1.2 million grant funded through the American Rescue Plan will go toward building athletic facilities…
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Fast-tracked firefighters sworn in to Macon-Bibb Fire Department
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Five new firefighters were sworn into the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Friday. As part of Macon-Bibb's fast-track program, they were able to join the department…
Salvation Army seeking donations after losing cool air in men's residence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After 21 years of constant service, two air conditioning units at the Salvation Army of Greater Macon have stopped working. For a…
Macon library to hold genealogy research day Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon's Washington Memorial Library will hold its annual genealogy research day on Saturday, July 9. Those who go will get the chance to look through census…
'Dinosaur Adventure' happening this weekend in Perry
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — You can take a walk and discover some dinosaurs this weekend. "Dinosaur Adventure" is being held July 9 and 10 at the Georgia National…
Fort Valley Police Department receives grant for laptops
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Governor's Office of Highway Safety recently awarded the Fort Valley Police Department a $20,000 grant that will helping the department…
Tips needed for 1994 homicide case in Wheeler County
ALAMO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators in Wheeler County need the public's help with a 1994 homicide case. The Wheeler County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation want to know what happened to 44-year old Samuel Steve Smith. On…
Milledgeville Police investigate shooting that injured several, one subject still not found
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Milledgeville Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place in the early hours of Friday, July 8th, in which…
Florida man in custody in Monroe County following chase, crash on I-75
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Florida man faces multiple charges after a pursuit early Friday on I-75. That's according to a Monroe County Sheriff's Office news release, which says a Monroe County deputy tried to stop a vehicle around 3:30…
Midway man charged with murder in connection with death of Joseph Webb
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Midway man is now in custody in connection with the death of 33-year-old Joseph Webb. A Warner Robins Police…
Perry Police search for car involved in an aggravated assault
Perry, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Police Department is searching for a vehicle involved in an aggravated assault on an officer. According to a post on the Perry Police Department's Facebook page, the incident happened Friday July 2nd on General…
Scattered storms return Friday afternoon
It has been another stormy afternoon/evening here in Middle Georgia after some intense heat over the area. Tomorrow will be another hot day with highs in the mid 90s and heat…
City of Dublin gets $3.3 million downtown revitalization grant
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dublin Mayor Joshua Kight says city leaders are hoping to change the appearance of downtown Dublin. The city recently received a $3.3 million Rural…
Mentors Project provides life lessons to young girls
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Mentors Project held a conference for girls in Warner Robins Thursday. Young ladies received lessons in decision making and etiquette. They heard from…
Ted Wright Park reopens as Warner Robins' first ADA compliant park
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ted Wright Park officially reopened to the public Thursday after closing in October for renovations and an expansion. The renovations helped…
Pediatrician offers tips for parents to avoid dehydration as high temperatures continue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent wants to make sure kids are drinking enough water this summer. Dr. Christy Peterson says children should be…
Macon-Bibb 'Picnic in the Park' returns this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 'Picnic in the Park' returns to Carolyn Crayton Park on Saturday, July 9. The event, held for the first time on May 14, returns this…
Washington County park to remain closed another 60 days
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Washington County park that was recently the scene of a deadly shooting will stay closed. A judge ordered a 60-day extension this week…
First United Methodist Church in Milledgeville bringing youth together to give back
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 24-year-old tradition continues in Milledgeville. First United Methodist Church is hosting its annual mission known as 'River of Life,' during…
BCSO: Drivers, passengers in stable condition after downtown crash involving MTA bus
UPDATE (7:15 p.m.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash involving a midsized Macon-Bibb Transit Authority bus and a Subaru sports utility…
Deputies investigating drive-by shooting in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Houston County Sheriff's Office is looking for information connected to a drive by shooting that happened the night of July 2nd. According to the…
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank expands
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is expanding its Macon facility to better serve those in need of food. The expansion is thanks to more than…
Dangerous heat continues for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heat indices will push close to 110° in many Middle Georgia locations later today. Today It’s going to be another hot one for us Middle…
Strong storms possible Thursday
Storms popped up early this afternoon, bringing a nice cool down to the area. Highs still warmed into the mid 90s for much of Middle Georgia, with heat index values in the…
Former pastor sentenced after sexually assaulting underage Ugandan girl while conducting missionary work in 2019
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A federal judge sentenced a former pastor to 10 years in federal prison and a lifetime of supervised…
Robins Air Force Base requiring masks indoors again as Covid cases rise
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Air Force Base is masking up once again. Public health officials on base are implementing safety measures in light of increasing Covid-19 cases. On Wednesday, the Georgia…
Houston County Sheriff's Office now offering special needs form to help with 911 calls
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Houston County Sheriff's Office is finding a way for law enforcement to better understand people who have special needs. Lieutenant Veronica Edens…
Otis Redding Foundation recognized as 'Southern Cultural Treasure'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Otis Redding Foundation is now recognized as a "Southern Cultural Treasure." South Arts, a non-profit regional arts organization, made the announcement this week. The foundation is one of…
Bibb Clerk's Office starts 'Property Check' program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County residents now have the option to get alerts when documents are filed involving their property. The Superior Court Clerk's Office started a free service called "Property Check"…
Local health experts explain vaccine eligibility for monkeypox
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The CDC says the U.S. is making plans to distribute 300,000 monkeypox vaccines. The Georgia Department of Public Health says it's ordering the vaccine.…
Macon-Bibb Pedestrian Safety Review Board Chair responds to recent hit-and-run incidents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is still looking for the people responsible for two separate hit-and-run incidents last week that resulted in…
Back to School Bash prepares families Twiggs County
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Health Department hosted the Back to School Bash event. The department along with other health care groups were out giving away school supplies as…
UPDATE: WRPD identifies suspect in deadly hit and run
UPDATE: The Warner Robins Police Department is serving warrants and looking for the suspect in connection to the deadly hit and run that took place on July 5th. According to WRPD, the traffic division found the hit and run suspect…
The hot week continues for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of Middle Georgia until 8:00 PM EDT tonight. Today Following a sunny morning we…
Dangerous heat possible Wednesday in Middle Georgia
It was another hot day in Middle Georgia and Wednesday looks like it will be even warmer. Highs will be warming into the middle and upper 90s, with humidity…
WRFD: Lightning during Monday's storms caused 7 fires
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Fire Department says lightning strikes during Monday's storms resulted in more than half a dozen fires. The fire department says…
Robins Air Force Base hosting 'Adaptive Golf Clinic' for veterans
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Disabled veterans are getting a chance to improve their golf game. A six-week program at Robins Air Force Base is helping veterans stay active.…
Covid vaccines now available for Middle Georgia children 6 months and older
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The wait to get your youngest children vaccinated against the coronavirus is over. The North Central Health District and Atrium Health Navicent have…
Houston County teacher top finalist for skilled trades honor
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston County teacher is a top finalist for the national Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence. The contest awards educators who prepare and inspire our next generation of tradespeople. Veterans High School agricultural…
FVSU president visits Israel for academic, research partnership
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The president of Fort Valley State University is visiting Israel as part of a program to create new academic and research partnerships between American…
GCSU generates $285M in local economic impact
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College & State University reports its impact on the local economy is growing. GCSU states it reached an economic impact of more than $285 million…
Former NFL receiver Demaryius Thomas' family says he had CTE
BOSTON (AP) — Former NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who died last December at age 33, had CTE, his family said Tuesday. Boston University CTE Center researchers diagnosed the four-time Pro Bowler with stage 2 chronic traumatic encephalopathy following a…
Temperatures continue to climb heading into midweek
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heat indices will be in the triple digits across Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today There were a good amount of scattered clouds to…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 27-July 1
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 27 and Friday, July 1, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All…
Scattered storms and heat continue this week
Scattered showers and storms have ruined fireworks for some across Middle Georgia this evening. Expect to see these storms hang around for a bit tonight, before giving way to…
Lake Tobesofkee's 'Sparks Over the Park' makes return
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lake Tobesofkee held its first Sparks Over the Park Fourth of July celebration Monday after two years of not holding the event due to the…
Warner Robins Fire Department gives home maintenance tips to prevent fires
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The regular maintenance on your home can seem like a pain at times, but according to Artis Powell, an inspector with…
'A night of Georgia Music' premieres Monday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon's Historic Grand Opera House took part in the filming of 'A Night of Georgia Music' in March. The film is airing on Georgia Public…
BBB says 4th of July fireworks leads to increase in missing pets, pet scams
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Fourth of July celebrations continue, it's important to keep your pets safe from fireworks. According to the Better…
Bibb Superior Court Clerk's Office says it will file veterans' DD214 form free of charge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you're a veteran in Bibb County, the Superior Court Clerk's Office says it can store your military…