Dragon Slayers Nostalgic Toys opens in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new shop is opening in Macon, that might help you recapture your childhood. Dragon Slayers Nostalgic Toys is located on Vineville Avenue. The store…
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Jones County Sheriff's Office trains for active shooter situations
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—The Jones County Sheriff's Office is getting help from other law enforcement agencies for its active shooter training. They're making sure your kids are safe when they…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrests 3, cites 2 others after finding stolen trailer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Several people were cited and arrested after Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies found a stolen trailer that was being stored at…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office investigating threatening letter sent to City Manager
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a threatening letter that was sent that threatened the life of City Manager, Janice Hall.…
Man shot on Highland Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault at a residence in the 1200 block of Highland Avenue just before 9:30 p.m. last night. Upon arrival…
Middle Georgia could become regional tech hub with new Senate Bill
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—If you're thinking of going to college for a STEM career, your first choice is probably not a school in Middle Georgia. A bill…
Museum of Aviation's 36th auction, raffle and taste of local cuisine happening Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Museum of Aviation is hosting its 36th annual Auction, Raffle, and Taste of Local Cuisine on Saturday, July 16,…
Houston County residents hosting 'Not in My City' unity prayer march to stop gun violence
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Residents are expressing concerns over a recent increase in gun violence. They're coming together to host…
Big Brothers Big Sisters looks to gain 70 mentors in 70 days
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia and Macon-Bibb County leaders want to gain 70 mentors in 70 days.…
Bibb County Schools hosts retired teacher hiring fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A shortage of math, science and special education teachers pushed the Bibb County School District to host a retiree job fair Wednesday. Retired teachers got…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrested after Wednesday chase, crash on I-75
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men are in custody following a law enforcement chase that started in Monroe County Wednesday and ended after a crash…
UPDATE: Highway 247 reopens following Tuesday train derailment
UPDATE (7/13): According to Houston County EMA Director Christopher Stoner, the carts that overturned were carrying Molten Sulphur. None of the items were in a state to release…
Swainsboro man arrested in connection to 2021 fatal shootings that left 2 teens dead
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Johnson County Sheriff's Office reports that a second man has been arrested and charged in connection to the…
Robins Air Force Base welcomes new drone maintenance bay
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Air Force is known for its massive fleet of aircraft that travel all over the globe, one of these planes however is not flown by people in the…
UPDATE: Man shot at Pio Nono Avenue car wash in June pronounced dead
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 59-year-old Freddie Crowell died at 9:58 a.m. Wednesday at Atrium Health Navicent. An autopsy is being scheduled. This…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners address Lake Tobesofkee safety following recent drownings
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Lake Tobesofkee is a place many Maconites go to have a good time during the summer months. Unfortunately, it's also where drownings occur. Two…
'French Fry Fight' happening in downtown Macon Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As part of National French Fry Day, NewTown Macon is hosting the first French Fry Fight Wednesday. Fourteen restaurants are entering their best french fry dish…
North Central Health District hosts virtual health assessment
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The North Central Health has collected data on several factors that contribute to the health of its population. The NCHD is holding virtual meetings for the…
Perry United Methodist Church building mobile clinic to send to Africa
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry United Methodist Church is giving back to people in Africa. Church members are turning a shipping crate into…
Macon Pride hosting 'Chosen Family Feud' Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Pride is putting a spin on a game show to help raise awareness for the LGBTQ+ community. Chosen Family Feud will feature local LGBT celebrities…
Areas in city of Milledgeville under "Boil Water" advisory
UPDATE: The City of Milledgeville Water and Sewer Department has sent out a correction to the boil water advisory, saying that the areas in West Hancock St between S. Clark St. and South Jackson St. and on South Columbia St.…
Cloudy skies to obscure Full Thunder Moon tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloudy skies will continue to dominate Middle Georgia, limiting our view of tonight’s full moon. This Evening Cloudy conditions will persist for the remainder of the daylight hours. Winds…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 5-8
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Tuesday, July 5 and Friday, July 8, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All…
UPDATE: Man arrested out of North Carolina for Cru Lounge homicide
UPDATE (07/12): Another man has been arrested in connection to the Cru Lounge homicide. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, U.S. Marshals in North Carolina arrested 20-year-old Reggie Roberts Jr. of Warner Robins on a warrant for felony murder…
Macon motorcyclist dies in Monroe County crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 25-year-old Macon man is dead after the motorcycle he was operating collided with an SUV Monday night. It happened just after 8:30 in the 10000…
Centerville Fire Department sharing fire emergency tips for families
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Centerville Fire Department wants to make sure your children are prepared for a fire emergency. The department is sharing important tips with…
Macon-Bibb's fight against blight reaches 200 demolitions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is celebrating the demolition of its 200th blighted structure. The most recent demolition happened in the Fort Hill neighborhood. The fight against blight began…
Georgia Democrats concerned for women's rights following Roe v. Wade overturn
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Democrats say they're concerned about women's rights following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Abortion remains legal in Georgia, but some lawmakers say…
WRPD and others arrest 10 in "Operation Swing Blade" Monday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins Police Department along with several other local agencies like the Houston County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marshalls, and more, combined…
Former Bibb County Schools network and data security employee facing Peeping Tom charges
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Bibb County School District employee is being charged after a Peeping Tom situation in which a GoPro…
New week to be cloudy and wet
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A wet pattern is taking over much of the southeastern US this week, including Middle Georgia. This Evening Our skies will remain…
Collector's Market in Middle Georgia
MACON & BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – With inflation on the rise and the cost of everyday living becoming increasingly more difficult, many people turn to their hobbies as a form of escape. One type…
UPDATE: Body recovered from Lake Tobesofkee after Saturday incident
UPDATE: Crews recovered the body of a 31-year-old man Sunday morning after a search that started Saturday afternoon. ORIGINAL STORY (6/10 - 9 A.M.) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The search continues for a man who went underwater at Lake Tobesofkee…
Man in critical condition after east Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 43-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot Friday night. It happened around 8 o'clock in the 2400 block of Emery Highway, according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release. Witnesses told deputies…
Storms continue this weekend
It has been a stormy day once again across Middle Georgia with heavy rain and gusty winds seen across the area. This evening we are starting to see a break from some…
$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…
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…