Central Georgia Greek Festival back for 15th year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Central Georgia Greek Festival is back and better than ever after having to scale back for the pandemic over the last two years. Early Friday…
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Man arrested after police chase out of McDonald's drive-thru
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man was arrested after almost hitting several vehicles while pulling out of a McDonald's drive-thru and attempting to flee a Bibb County Sheriff's Office Deputy. BCSO says the incident happened Thursday, around 2:30 p.m.,…
Six arrested after string of property crimes in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Six people from a group that committed a string of crimes over the span of 2 days in Macon have been arrested. The incidents took place on October 18th and 19th, and involved 2 auto thefts,…
Jones County Sheriff's Office hosts ninth annual 'Salute to Georgia Sheriffs'
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's Office hosted the ninth annual "Salute to Georgia's Sheriffs" event Thursday morning at the Walnut Creek Shooting Preserve.…
Jones County deputy searching for scariest places in county
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - As Halloween approaches, a Jones County deputy says he wants to find the scariest places in the county. Earlier this month, the Jones County Sheriff's…
Macon teen spreads positivity, knowledge with online interviews
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jalen Aliyu is an actor, a chef, host, model and published journalist. And he is only 13 years old. Jalen is also the Macon teen behind the YouTube channel Jalen Says. The young journalist uses his…
United to End Homelessness starts with strategy sessions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Homelessness is an issue we see throughout Middle Georgia, and United Way of Central Georgia wants to change that. It's why the organization created the…
Mercer women's basketball team visits Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mercer women's basketball team took their talents off the court to visit children at the Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital Thursday. They…
Herschel Walker shares stage with law enforcement at Macon rally
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Herschel Walker held a rally in Macon Thursday to celebrate law enforcement. The rally was held outside Sanford Company on Forsyth Road. Various…
Piedmont Macon bringing awareness to breast cancer with 'Tree of Hope'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Each October, Piedmont Macon joins millions worldwide to help bring awareness to breast cancer. The hospital welcomes families to place a ribbon…
New Forsyth Fire Chief sworn in
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The City of Forsyth has a new Fire Chief in town. Wednesday, the City of Forsyth's social media posted that Kevin Bunn was sworn in as the City of…
Temperatures to continue to slowly climb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb a bit more again today as Middle Georgia bounces back from Monday's cold front. Today It was another record setting morning around Middle Georgia…
Staying dry and cool Thursday
Temperatures early this morning dropped to record cold for this date in Middle Georgia and tonight is looking even colder. A Freeze Warning is in effect for all of Middle Georgia…
Senator Raphael Warnock visits Sparta to celebrate the start of early voting
SPARTA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- Senator Raphael Warnock visited Sparta Wednesday morning to celebrate the start of early voting and encourage residents to vote. "I believe he's a voice piece for Georgia to represent Georgia," says…
Herschel Walker's 'Unite Georgia' bus tour stops in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Herschel Walker's 'Unite Georgia' bus tour made a stop in Perry Wednesday morning. Supporters excitedly greeted the former football star. Several supporters, including…
Mercer hosts first 'Bibb in Bear Country' event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer hosted its first "Bibb in Bear Country" Event Wednesday morning. Students from Hutchings College and Career Academy's "Teaching as a Profession" Pathway got…
Monroe County Schools bus driver witnesses Macon shooting while transporting students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County Schools bus driver witnessed a shooting in Macon Wednesday while transporting several students. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's…
Georgia Cyber Academy students meet in-person at Lane Southern Orchards
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Cyber Academy hosted its monthly enrichment day at Lane Southern Orchards. GCA is an online public charter school that spans the entire state…
Gun found in student's backpack at Warner Robins High School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A gun was found at Warner Robins High School on Wednesday in a student's backpack. According to a note sent to parents…
Dublin City Schools Superintendent selected as a finalist for 2023 GA Superintendent of the Year
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Dublin City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Fred Williams, has been named as one of the finalists for the 2023 Georgia Superintendent of the Year. Williams is one of 4 finalists, and has served as Dublin City…
Early voting in Georgia breaks records
Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia is setting new records in early voter turnouts, and we're only a few days in so far. According to a release from the Georgia Secretary of State's…
DNR searches Lake Juliette after possible drowning on Tuesday
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Monroe County Emergency services are currently searching for a person thought to have drowned Tuesday afternoon. According…
UPDATE: Byron woman arrested after domestic shooting
UPDATE: The Houston County Sheriff's Office has released more information about this incident-- the victim, Allen Lee Nichols, is in stable condition at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. The shooter, Honey…
More pleasant conditions on deck for Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warmer temperatures and calmer winds will accompany sunny skies Wednesday afternoon in Middle Georgia. Today It was a cold morning around…
BSO: 16-year-old hospitalized after being shot in thigh
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 16-year-old is in critical condition at the hospital after being shot Tuesday night. The incident was called in to the Macon-Bibb 911 Center around…
Man arrested in Forsyth after drug investigation
A man is behind bars after investigators found multiple drugs and drug related objects in his apartment on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Monroe County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.) The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested Kendrieth Bowden at his apartment on…
Cool weather hangs around this week
A cold air mass moved into Middle Georgia last night and helped to keep temps in the 50s and 60s today. Overnight a Freeze Warning is in effect for most…
'Be Pro Be Proud Georgia' visits Twiggs County High School
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - "Be Pro Be Proud Georgia" made a stop at Twiggs County High School Tuesday to share the importance of skills-based professions. Students were able to try different…
Macon-Bibb Friends of the Library opens new book store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Those who enjoy reading don't have to wait for the next Friends of the Library Book Sale. The new Friends of the Library book…
Senator Ossoff working on lactation space mandate for VA facilities
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The need to breastfeed can sometimes come up when you least expect it, including at VA facilities. According to Senator Jon Ossoff, some…
Coroner: 13-year-old dies following Monday night motorcycle crash
UPDATE (10/18): Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says the 13-year-old boy involved in a motorcycle crash Monday night has died. Jones, who identified the boy as Markez Taylor, says Taylor…
BSO: Elam at Southwest student apprehended after foot chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A student at Elam Alexander Academy at Southwest High School was apprehended Tuesday following a foot pursuit. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 10-14
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 10 and Friday, October 14,…
2022 Georgia National Fair celebrates high attendance and success
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The 2022 Georgia National Fair has wrapped up, and organizers are happy to announce that this 33rd annual fair will go down as the…
Baldwin County Schools staff member tests positive for monkeypox
MILLEDGEVILE, GA (41NBC/WMGT) -- A staff member from Lakeview Primary School in Baldwin County has tested positive for monkeypox. According to the Baldwin County School District, the staff…
Blast of cold air brings Fall to Middle Georgia today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Strong winds and a cool and dry airmass will keep things cool around Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today It was a much cooler morning to begin our Tuesday around Middle Georgia. Many locations saw temperature drops…
Man arrested in connection to Goodwill robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Bibb County Sheriff deputies arrest a man in connection with an armed robbery on Saturday afternoon. The Sheriff's Office says 46-year-old Wallace Youngblood walked into the Goodwill…
Tuesday brings a big chill and high fire danger to Georgia
It was a lovely day for most of us in Middle Georgia with just a few isolated showers associated with a cold front. This cold…
Jones County Sheriff's Office searching for missing teen
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's Office needs your help in the search for a teen who was reported as missing on Friday. According to the sheriff's…
Early voting begins in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting began Monday in the state of Georgia. A line wrapped around the building at the Board of Elections in Macon-Bibb County for most of the…
Georgia Democrats encourage early voting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Democrats are encouraging people to get out and vote during early voting. They're hoping voters will make their voices heard during this election cycle. State Representative…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office continuing effort to hire more deputies
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office announced an expansion of a program to hire more deputies to increase law enforcement presence in Macon-Bibb County. The sheriff's office, along with the Macon-Bibb…
Baldwin County leaders take next step in CHIP Grant process
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County is taking the next step toward providing funding to help the elderly and disabled repair their homes. The county received…
Warm weather kicks off the new week in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A warm start to the week in Middle Georgia will be followed by a blast of fall weather. Today Our Monday around…
Bibb Sheriff's Office investigating armed robbery at Pio Nono Arby's
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened Sunday night at the Arby's located at 3952 Pio Nono Avenue. The sheriff's office says it happened just…
Four men shot in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)– Several people were shot in downtown Macon Saturday morning around 2:35 a.m. It was reported to investigators that several males were arguing, prior to the incident. The males that…
The Macon Fair Food Frenzy is back in downtown this weekend
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- If you're looking for the taste of fair food, the Fair Food Frenzy is back in downtown Macon this weekend. This is the third…
Georgia National Fair credits the volunteers for its success
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The key to a successful Georgia National Fair is the volunteers behind it. The volunteers are known as the Fair Crackers. Some have been volunteering for…
NewTown Macon set to host 'Tour of Progress'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- If you’re looking for something to do next week, NewTown Macon has you covered with the 'Tour of Progress'. The self-guided tour is to show off the several businesses that opened in the last year, and upcoming…
Carl Vinson VA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center celebrated Hispanic Heritage month with a special event Friday. The VA wanted to share its appreciation for all of the contributions from Hispanics. 41NBC Reporter Lizbeth Gutierrez, was the key note speaker.…