Salvation Army still has 150 angels to be adopted
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With only six days left before the deadline for all Angel Tree gifts to be returned, The Salvation Army still has 150 “forgotten angels”…
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Person found dead in Dodge County house fire
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a deadly fire in Dodge County. According to the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John…
Crawford County Middle High School to have increased law enforcement presence Friday following rumor
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Crawford County Middle High School will have an increased law enforcement presence Friday, December 9, following a rumor circulating regarding a possible school shooting. Interim Superintendent Dr. Christopher Ridley wrote in a letter posted on the…
Rain, cooler conditions return Friday
It was another day of record breaking heat in Middle Georgia, but a cool down is on the way to end the week. A wedge front will be building in across…
Faith leaders join together in Macon-Bibb Mayor's Council of Clergy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is turning to faith leaders when it comes to public safety and promoting community unity among residents. Clergy members and church…
1 hospitalized after being found near downtown Macon with gunshot wound
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after one person was found with a gunshot wound near downtown Macon Thursday afternoon. The…
Houston County man sentenced to 10 years in prison following drug conviction
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday after being convicted on drug charges. A news release from the Houston County District Attorney's Office says Superior Court Judge Katherine Lumsden sentenced…
Man hospitalized after train strikes vehicle in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 71-year-old man was hospitalized with minor injuries after his vehicle was struck by a train Thursday afternoon. It happened around 2:15 at the…
How to donate toys to Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital's 'Holly Jolly Shoppe'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Holly Jolly Shoppe is returning to the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. For most people, Christmas is a time…
Staying warm Thursday
It might be December, but temps today felt more like early fall with highs reaching the 80s across Middle Georgia (a record for this date). Overnight we will see areas of patchy dense…
Georgia Military College holds ceremony in remembrance of Pearl Harbor
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This year is the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The surprise attack happened the morning of December 7, 1941. Georgia…
GCSU offering election administration certificate for students
MILLEDEGVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College and State University says it's meeting the need for professional election administrators who know the law and latest technology. GCSU announced it's the first university…
Customers pay final visits to Macon Beer Company ahead of its closure
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Beer Company is closing Sunday, but that hasn't stopped the flow of customers this week. Macon Beer Company said in…
Sandersville Police search for 'armed and dangerous' suspect
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Sandersville Police Department is trying to located an armed and dangerous wanted suspect. They are looking for Rikishi Pernell Colclough who also goes by…
Peach County head football coach Chad Campbell heads to Westfield
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peach County High School head football Coach Chad Campbell is heading to Westfield School in Perry. The Westfield School made the announcement via…
Sunshine returns ahead of Wednesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny conditions are beginning to return to Middle Georgia today. Today There was dense fog across most of Middle Georgia to begin our Wednesday. Only Crawford, Dooly, Houston, Macon, Peach and Taylor counties were spared from…
AP: Warnock beats Walker in U.S. Senate runoff
ATLANTA (AP) - Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a runoff election in Georgia. The victory by the state’s first Black senator ensures Democrats an outright majority in the chamber for the rest of President…
Brown beats Holliday in runoff race for Macon Water Authority District 2 seat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Desmond Brown beats Lindsay Holliday in the runoff race for the Macon Water Authority District 2 seat. Brown received 6,211 votes to Holliday's 4,676 (57.05% to 42.95%) to reclaim the seat he held prior to a…
Mapp beats Davis in Milledgeville City Council District 5 race
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Shonya Mapp has won the race for the Milledgeville City Council District 5 seat. Mapp beat Oscar Davis 381-280 (57.6% to 42.4%) to take the seat formerly held by Richard Mullins, who died in April. Follow…
Near-record highs possible this week
Despite a wedge front being over Middle Georgia for part of the day, Macon managed to warm into the mid 70s this afternoon. A warm front has pushed north and will…
UPDATE: Tuesday morning shooting leaves 3 teens dead, 1 in critical condition
UPDATE 9:06 p.m. (12/6): "It's too much. It's too much. It's sad, and I'm tired of hearing about these teenagers killing each other or dying in these streets. It's too much." That's what resident Cidoria Rozier had to say after…
Bibb County voters head to polls for runoff election
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday was Election Day for the hotly contested runoff race for the U.S. Senate. Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and his…
RAFB takes next steps in establishing new missions
ROBINS AFB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Robins Air Force Base is moving forward with establishing new missions that assist with battlespace command and control. A total of four missions will…
Macon mother pleads guilty in 2019 infant death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon mother pleads guilty to second degree murder in the death of her baby. The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office says Rebecca Kipp…
Sen. Ossoff's unsolved lynching bill becomes law
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A bill to secure justice for victims of unsolved lynchings and murders is now law. President Biden signed Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff's bipartisan bill this…
GCSU offering new election administration certificate
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College & State University announced its the first in the state to offer a new election administration certificate. The school says this in response to…
Tuesday afternoon to be warm and muggy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Southerly winds will bring warm and moist air into an already humid Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon. Today There was plenty of fog around Middle Georgia to begin…
Police investigating deadly armed robbery attempt in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a deadly armed robbery attempt. According to a police news release, the incident happened just before…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 28-December 2
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 28 and Friday, December 2, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
Warm air moves in Tuesday
Clouds and rain have be hanging around Middle Georgia for much of the day, but warm and dry weather is on the way. A warm front is pushing north this evening…
Atrium Health Navicent donates medical supplies to help in Ukrainian humanitarian crisis
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent is working to extend its reach around the globe. The hospital is donating much-needed medical supplies to hospitals…
Macon Beer Company to close doors on Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Beer Company announced in a social media post Monday its final day of business will be this Sunday, December 11. "For the past six…
Perry Police: 1 in custody in connection with November shooting
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is now in custody in connection with a November shooting that required the victim to undergo surgery. A Perry Police…
Suspects flee traffic stop, prompts school lockdowns in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One of four suspects are in custody after a traffic stop prompts a code yellow lockdown at Warner Robins schools. According to…
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful plants new trees in Carolyn Crayton Park
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful is planting more cherry trees at Carolyn Crayton Park, the site of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Macon-Bibb County held a…
Macon man dies following Sunday crash on Riverside Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that happened at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Northside Drive. The crash happened…
2 burglary suspects arrested in Macon, one remains on the loose
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested two burglary suspects, but deputies are still trying to track down a third man. Just before…
Gloomy weather begins the first full week of December
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloudy and muggy conditions along with some showers will hang around Middle Georgia the next couple of days. Today We had plenty of…
Warner Robins Police Department warns residents of scammers
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--The Warner Robins Police Department is advising residents to be aware of a recent scam. It comes after an incident Monday, when an unknown caller posing as…
The Otis Redding Foundation hosts the "O-tis the Season" music concert
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--The Otis Redding Foundation is starting the Christmas season while showcasing the talent from students from the music programs. The Foundation will host the "O-tis…
The Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia hosts "Art from the Heart"
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--The Boys and Girl Club of Central Georgia is giving students a chance to express their passion through art, while showcasing their talents.…
Springdale Elementary helps donate books to Mayor's Literacy Alliance
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Springdale Elementary is lending a hand to those without books. As part of Springdale Elementary School’s Annual Leadership Day, the school's third graders were tasked…
Herschel Walker visits Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Herschel Walker making several campaign stops across the state today in the last day of early voting and one of those stops was in Warner Robins. Supporters…
Warming up into the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures around Middle Georgia will continue to warm until a cold front passes through Saturday night. Today It was…
Central's Joaquin Sample out as head football coach after 5 seasons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Central High School is looking for a new head football coach. Joaquin Sample announced on social media Thursday he is no longer the coach. He led the Chargers from 2018-2022, posting an overall record of 16-36.…
Law enforcement offers tips on protecting your packages from porch pirates
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As you start Christmas shopping online, it's important to keep your packages safe. During the holidays, a lot of people…
Houston County Health Department hosts World AIDS Day event
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - December 1 is World AIDS Day, and the Houston County Health Department is spreading awareness about the disease. This is the second year…
Nice weather returns Friday, showers possible this weekend
It is a cold night in Middle Georgia under partly cloudy skies. Lows will be falling into the mid 30s by early Friday, but sunshine will help us…
Body found after house catches fire on Zebulon Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A body was found inside a house that caught fire Thursday night on Zebulon Road. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release says the…
Middle Georgia man sentenced for threats to White House, local judges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Middle Georgia man is sentenced to prison for threatening to kill the president and blow up the White House. This follows…