High speed internet expands in rural areas across Middle Georgia
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- High speed internet will soon be available in more that 20,000 homes and businesses across Perry and Byron. Kinetic by Windstream has provided internet…
Test list
Bibb County Sheriff's Office teaching teens how to drive defensively
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—When driving, weather conditions and obstacles can change in just a second. That's why the Bibb County Sheriff's Office is teaching young drivers how to…
MTA partners with Mercer University to welcome new electric bus
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A new ride is hitting the streets at Mercer University. Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority partnered with Mercer to welcome its first electric bus to campus.…
Severe weather possible Thursday
It was another hot day today with a few storms that popped up by the afternoon. We should be staying mostly dry through the rest of the evening across the area, before…
Dooly County arrests 2 after attempted contraband drop
UNADILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two civilians were arrested after attempting to drop off contraband at the Dooly State Prison on Sunday, July 17th. According to the Georgia Department of…
UPDATE: Sandersville driver arrested after crashing into cars in parking lot
UPDATE: Chief Victor Cuyler with the Sandersville Police Department tells 41NBC that Jennifer Mcleod, driving a 2020 Jeep Gladiator, was the suspect arrested in connection to this incident. He says she's being charged with DUI, Failure to maintain lane, failure…
Houston County Board of Commissioners holds hearings for property tax increase
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Houston County Board of Commissioners is announcing it's intention to increase the 2022 property taxes. The commissioners are saying they want to increase the taxes by 9.38% over the rollback millage rate. Before being…
Storm chances to increase for the remainder of the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It will be a gloomy back half of the week around Middle Georgia as cloudy skies and numerous scattered storms…
Community forums for Pleasant Hill hope to help with strategic plan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Pleasant Hill neighborhood looks much different than it used to. Lifelong Pleasant Hill resident, Lucille Williams, says many of the houses are…
Construction begins on new amphitheater at Macon Mall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Construction has begun on the new amphitheater at the Macon Mall. Crews started clearing the site to begin the building process. The amphitheater is expected to have 10 thousand…
Jones County looking to hire bus drivers before new school year begins
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— As Jones County parents get ready to send their kids back to school, some may see a change in bus routes. It's to accommodate to the shortage of bus drivers this…
Jones County Animal shelter hosts 'Shane's War' adoption event
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Jones County Animal Shelter is currently at full capacity, with over 80 animals. The shelter is taking part in 'Shane's War.' It's a week-long…
Atrium Health Navicent recommends starting kids on school routine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As families prepare for back to school, Atrium Health Navicent says it's important for parents to start getting their kids back into…
Georgia College offering hands-on experience in lab work
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Several High School students in Middle Georgia are in a science lab for the first time. Georgia College is hosting a six-week summer internship known as…
Macon-Bibb Transit Authority mural nears completion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority mural on the corner of Fifth and Poplar Streets is nearly finished. Artist and Georgia College Associate professor Abraham Ababe is doing the work. He…
Bibb County School District holds new teacher orientation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County students will be back in the classroom again soon. That's why the school district is hosting its annual New Teacher Orientation Week. The event, located at…
Scattered storms possible Wednesday
We have kept our summertime pattern going today with showers and storms that started this morning, continuing through the evening. Tomorrow will bring a similar forecast to the area, with few showers possible in the morning, before storms pop up…
Macon man sentenced to 20 years after assuming identity of 12-year-old girl online to distribute child porn
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 27-year-old Macon man, Anthony Sparks Brown, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 11-15
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 11 and Friday, July 15, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All…
Warner Robins City Hall closes due to air conditioning issues
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins City Hall is temporarily closed. According to City Clerk Mandy Stella, the building is closed due to air conditioning issues. The drive-thru…
Scattered storms return Tuesday
It was a hot day in Middle Georgia, but scattered storms Tuesday, could help to keep temps a bit cooler. We will be waking up to partly cloudy skies across the area Tuesday and lows in the mid 70s. I…
Operation Southern Slowdown looks to slow traffic down
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Operation Southern Slow Down is a law enforcement initiative in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida to deter speeding. State troopers and local law…
Robins Air Force Base employees must follow heat safety protocols
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The sun is both a blessing and a curse. We need it for warmth, to help plants grow and to provide us with much needed vitamin D.…
Washington County responds to recent violence with prayer event
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Washington County Sheriff's Office took part in a day of prayer and praise to address recent violence in the community. A Praise and…
UPDATE: 4th man arrested and charged in connection to Larry Mitchell Ball Park shooting
UPDATE (JULY 21, 2022): Sheriff Joel Cochran with the Washington County Sheriff's Office says that authorities have arrested 30-year-old Tontasious Jermall King of Wrightsville in connection to the late May shooting. King is being charged with aggravated assault and reckless…
Man charged with vehicular homicide after hitting Perry cyclist
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man is being charged with vehicular homicide in the 1st degree after hitting a man on a bicycle early Monday morning. According to…
Crawford County man dies in Sunday night crash
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Crawford County man is dead following a Sunday evening crash along Highway 42 South near Mathews Road. Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker says…
VIDEO: Byron police chase involving reckless driver with small child in car
UPDATE: The Peach County Sheriff's Office's booking report says Hibbert is charged with 6 counts of Aggravated assault, and Sheriff Deese says that more charges will be added after warrants are signed. BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Friday,…
Man killed in single vehicle accident in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— On Sunday around 1:37 a.m., the Georgia State Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash on GA 127 near Champions Way in the city of Perry. According…
Hot and humid conditions return for the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The sunshine is back for Middle Georgia this week which will lead to more major heat around the region. Today It was a mostly clear but humid morning to kick off our Monday across Middle Georgia.…
2 year old killed, 4 year old injured in Bleckley County shooting
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Bleckley County Sheriff Kris Coody reports that his office was called at 12:30am to a residence in reference to two children,…
5 People shot at Milledgeville party
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Milledgeville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at a block party being held at the intersection of Leo Court and Nobles Court in the Castlewood…
Two teens shot in Macon, one in critical condition
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office was notified that the victim in the Carlisle Avenue aggravated assault incident on July 15, 2022, died from his injuries. The Bibb County Coroner’s Office stated that 17-year-old Tyreek Demontez Young, of Macon, was…
Commodore Building brings new idea to Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It's an idea that's three years in the making. The land the Commodore Building sits on was just a dirt lot one year ago. Now, it's…
Perry celebrates Food Truck Friday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Food Truck Friday was in full swing Friday night. Many people were out enjoying delicious food from the more than 20 different options of food trucks. There was…
Sunny conditions and more heat return this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We will see more sunshine and temperatures will climb now that the cold front has passed. Tonight We are seeing the clouds clear out over Middle Georgia as we go through the evening hours. Storm chances…
Macon pastors to come together to help stop violence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Several Macon pastors are coming together in an effort to reduce violence. "Stop the Killings" town hall is Saturday, at New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.…
Indoor farm begins operation in Byron
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Local Bounti is a vegetable farm that specializes in growing lettuce indoors. The building uses a mixture of vertical and horizontal farming to maximize space. The process uses…
Amerson River Park temporarily closing for maintenance
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amerson River Park will close temporarily next week for routine railroad maintenance. Macon-Bibb County says the park will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, July 18…
Carl Vinson VA ceremony honors 35 women veterans
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Laurens County is honoring female veterans. According to the VA, women vets are the fastest growing demographic. Deputy Public Affairs Officer James Huckfeldt says women are making great strides…
Middle Georgia firearms course teaching educators about gun safety
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — School districts are preparing to welcome teachers and students back into the classroom next month as the tragedy of the Uvalde, Texas shooting still…
Georgia College to open 'Center for Innovation'
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Georgia College students and the Milledgeville community will soon benefit from a 'Center for Innovation.' The School of Business will run the center, but it will be located…
Centerville Fire Department collecting money for Burn Center in Augusta
CENTERVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— As a firefighter, entering a burning building is part of the job. The Centerville Fire Department says its employees run the risk of getting burned…
UPDATE: Woman's body found on Knoxville Rd in Bibb County
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim as 24-year-old Mariah Loren Stanfield, of Macon. According to the Sheriff's Office, Stanfield's body was located in the 9200 block of Knoxville Road with multiple gunshot wounds. Stanfield was pronounced…
Monroe Deputies recover stolen car
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office recovered a stolen vehicle Thursday afternoon. The car was reported stolen out of Bibb County. The vehicle, a red Mercedes C300, was spotted on Hwy 41, south of Rumble Road by…
MGA professor explains Supreme Court ruling dealing with Miranda Rights
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The overturning of Roe v. Wade isn't the only controversial Supreme Court decision to come down this year. Vega versus Tekoh, deals with constitutional…
Rep. Dale Washburn responds to Roe v. Wade ruling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Georgia Republicans are responding to the Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade, and what it means for Georgians. The Heartbeat Bill, also known as…
Washington County deputies investigating Thursday night shooting
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Washington County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened in the Highway 242/Parsons Crossing area Thursday night. According to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, one man suffered…
2 arrested in Monroe County, accused of stealing car in Bibb County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Monroe County deputies arrest a man and woman, accused of stealing a Mercedes after the Bibb County Sheriff's Office issued a BOLO…
Bibb County Investigators search for murder suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a suspect in connection to an Aggravated Assault earlier this year. Investigators say on February 5, 42-year-old Eddie…