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…
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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…
Bibb Sheriff's Office: Juvenile in critical condition following Monday afternoon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A juvenile male is in critical condition at the hospital after a shooting Monday afternoon. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release…
GBI investigates Houston County officer-involved shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer involved shooting that took place in Warner Robins Sunday night, in which one man was shot…
Triple digit heat indices return for July 4th
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A hot and humid pattern is taking over Middle Georgia for the first week of July. Today Over the weekend we saw afternoon sunshine make a return following…
Fireworks stolen from Milan fire station ahead of Saturday night's show
MILAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fireworks for Saturday night's Independence Day Celebration in Milan were stolen from the Milan fire station overnight. That's according to the Telfair County Sheriff's Office, which says the fireworks were stolen sometime between 7 p.m. Friday…
Warner Robins Police treating 'suspicious death' as homicide
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is treating a "suspicious death" as a homicide. Officers responded to the 100 block of Pleasant Hill Court Saturday morning in reference to a deceased person. The body was later…
Bibb Sheriff's Office investigating second overnight hit-and-run
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as 43-year-old Robert Eugene Flowers. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating another hit-and-run following one that happened just seven hours earlier. A sheriff's office news release…
Pedestrian struck, killed in hit-and-run on Eisenhower Parkway
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as 61-year-old Lee Tukes. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run Friday night. It happened just before midnight near the intersection of Eisenhower Parkway and…
2 in custody following chase that ended in crash near Macon urgent care facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man and woman are now in custody following a chase Friday that started in I-75 in Monroe County…
Dudley Little League baseball beats Warner Robins American Little League for District 5 title
DUDLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Dudley Little League (10-12) baseball team is heading to the state tournament. Dudley, the District 5 tournament host,…
City of Centerville celebrates Independence Day
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — The City of Centerville held its annual 'Independence Day Celebration' on Friday. Hundreds attended the event at Center Park, which featured live music from the Swingin'…
Houston County District Attorney addresses recent violent crimes, says arrests are coming soon
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County District Attorney William Kendall is addressing recent violent crimes in Warner Robins. According to Kendall, two of…
BCSO: 1 in stable condition after report of shooting inside Lake Wildwood neighborhood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of a person shot inside the Lake Wildwood neighborhood Friday night. Lt. Sean Defoe tells 41NBC deputies responded to the 400 block of Breezeview Circle but says…
Large donation to fund construction of more than a dozen homes in Macon neighborhoods
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Area Habitat for Humanity announced Friday a match donation of $500,000 from the Peyton Anderson Foundation. This matches a $500,000 grant recently approved by Macon-Bibb…
Law enforcement officers provide traffic safety tips ahead of busy travel weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More people on the roads for the Independence Day travel weekend means an increased risk of danger. "If you're going to travel, leave ahead of time,"…
Warner Robins prepares for Saturday's Independence Day Celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City Of Warner Robins is getting ready for the 39th Annual Independence Day Celebration at McConnell-Talbert Stadium Saturday. Following three recent shootings, Warner…