Houston County Schools hands out mental health first aid kits to students and teachers
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It's the last week of school, and it's also near the end of Mental Health Awareness Month. That's…
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Jones County man arrested in child sexual exploitation case
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cyber tips lead to the arrest of a Jones County man in an on-going sexual exploitation of children investigation. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation…
Venue management team approved for Macon amphitheater project
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon amphitheater project now has a management team that promises to bring the venue to life. The Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority (UDA) voted…
FVSU offering new Master of Social Work program
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University is offering a new Master of Social Work (MSW) program starting in spring 2023. According to a campus news release, the program will offer in-person and online classes. Additionally, the program…
Middle Georgia doctor reacts to FDA's approval of Covid-19 booster shots for children 5-11
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The FDA recently approved the Pfizer Covid vaccine booster for children ages 5 to 11. People who receive an…
Governor Brian Kemp makes final campaign push ahead of election day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgians are paying close attention to the Republican primary in the race for governor. Governor Brian Kemp's main challenger is former Senator…
Unsettled pattern to bring several rain chances this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An overall unsettled weather pattern will support scattered storm development almost every day this week. Today Today will be one of the two wettest days that we see all weak. A weak tropical low has brought…
Riverside Burger King robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man they say robbed a Burger King at gunpoint. According to a press release it happened just after 10:00 p.m. …
Washington County teen arrested in stabbing case
RIDDLEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –According to a post on the Washington County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, Deputies and Emergency Responders responded to a stabbing incident early Sunday morning outside of Riddleville…Deputies took a 16 year old into custody following this incident.…
Fort Valley Police Department needs help finding murder suspect
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Fort Valley Police Department needs your help in finding a murder suspect. Police are looking for 26-year-old Tyler Jones. He's wanted for…
Inmate accused of stabbing, killing Bibb deputy sentenced to 20 years
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The man accused of killing a Bibb County deputy in April of 2021, was sentenced Friday. 22-year-old Albert Booze had a competency hearing on Thursday to stand trial. After testimony during the hearing from two Board…
Sex offender arrested in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office received a tip on May 13, a registered sex offender was living and working without properly registering as a sex offender with the county. After an investigation, deputies found that Mark…
'Late Night Basketball League' aims to steer kids away from crime
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —A program aimed at getting kids active and away from crime is taking place in Macon. The Community Empowerment Center started its 'Late…
Macon Law Enforcement Foundation holds annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — In light of National Police Week, the Macon Law Enforcement Foundation held its annual Peace Officers Memorial Day Ceremony Friday. Law enforcement and…
Wesleyan College names 26th president
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— We now know the name of Wesleyan College's 26th president. The college formally introduced President-Elect Meaghan Blight Friday. Blight comes from Huron University College, which is a…
David Perdue makes stop in Macon ahead of primary election day Tuesday
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Republican candidate for Georgia governor David Perdue made a final campaign stop in Macon on Friday ahead of Tuesday's primary election…
Macon-Bibb County sues third motel for high amount of emergency calls
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County is suing another motel. The most recent lawsuit is against America's Best Value Inn And Suites on Romeiser Drive…
Museum of Aviation hosting Warbird Tour this weekend
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation will host the Warbird Tour this weekend, May 20-22. The star of the event is the B-17 Flying Fortress, one of…
Museum of Aviation honors World War II Veteran
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation honored the late World War II veteran Lieutenant Colonel Crawford Hicks with a ceremony on Thursday. The event happened in…
NBA players visit students in Macon
(41NBC/WMGT) — Two former basketball players visited Northeast High School on Thursday, to encourage student athletes. Retired NBA player Mike "Stinger" Glenn and former Georgia State…
Scattered storms return for the weekend
We have enjoyed some very warm days in Middle Georgia this week, but a slight cool down is on the way for the weekend. Partly cloudy skies will be hanging…
Georgia's senior congressman facing toughest race since 2010
Georgia's senior congressman is facing his toughest challenge from Republicans in more than a decade. Rep. Sanford Bishop has represented southwest Georgia's 2nd Congressional District for three decades. Now he's the battleground state's only Democratic and Black House member outside…
Ryan Duke found not guilty of Grinstead murder
OCILLA, Ga. (AP) — A jury has found a man accused of killing a popular high school teacher who vanished from her rural Georgia hometown in 2005 not guilty of murder. Ryan Duke had told investigators he killed Tara Grinstead…
Rain chances increasing into the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered storm activity will become increasingly likely this weekend and into next week. Today We will see plenty of sunshine again this afternoon as well as…
Staying hot Friday
It was another hot day in Middle Georgia, with the addition of more humidity as well. This led to heat index values of 100 in some spots today, with highs in the mid…
Red Carpet Inn responds to Macon-Bibb County's lawsuit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The manager of the Red Carpet Inn on Riverside Drive says she was shocked when she heard Macon-Bibb County was planning to file a lawsuit…
Atrium Health Navicent observes National Stop the Bleed Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Atrium Health Navicent joined many others across the country Thursday by observing National Stop the Bleed Day. The hospital hosted 'Stop the Bleed' educational…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department breaks ground on new training facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department broke ground on its newest training facility on Thursday. The department held its last burn at the old facility…
Macon Pops will celebrate 10 years in style
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Pops is ringing in its 10th year in style with a Macon legend! On September 17, Macon Pops will host a gala with special guest…
Arrest made for shooting at the M&M Grocery Store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office made an arrest in connection to an aggravated assault incident that happened in the early hours of Thursday just…
Hottest afternoon of the week on deck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will soar into the upper 90s as they reach their peak for the week this afternoon. Today Heat will be abundant as we…
Record heat possible Thursday
Middle Georgia saw some summer heat today, with highs in the mid 90s across the area. Tomorrow we are going to crank the heat even higher with temps warming to the upper…
Herschel Walker visits Macon, makes case for run at U.S. Senate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It's no doubt that Herschel Walker's reputation precedes him. Many people who attended the former football star's campaign rally at the Georgia…
Coca-Cola United, CGTC hold CDL hiring fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coca-Cola United partnered with Central Georgia Technical College to hold a commercial driver's license (CDL) hiring fair Wednesday. Coca-Cola United is the bottling company that helps…
Cox Communications holds 30th annual Student Hero ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cox Communications held its annual Student Hero ceremony at the Tubman Museum Wednesday. The Cox Hero Award recognizes students who have overcome obstacles in their…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center promotes healthy living with annual 'VA2K Walk and Roll' event
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — What started as a way to get veterans up and moving has now grown into a collaboration…
Atrium Health Navicent honors trauma survivors with special moment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — May marks National Trauma Awareness Month, and Atrium Health Navicent took the opportunity to honor two trauma survivors Wednesday. First responders and healthcare…
Bus manufacturer Blue Bird, lays off 115 at Fort Valley plant
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Blue Bird Corporation, the school bus manufacturer in Fort Valley, recently laid off more than 100 people. In statement sent to 41NBC,…
Macon-Bibb FY2023 budget sees increases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller officially released his Fiscal Year 2023 budget. It's no surprise public safety is one of the man items, along with economic…
Macon-Bibb Elections Supervisor search continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The search for a new Elections Supervisor continues following Macon-Bibb County Commissioners deciding not to approve the Board of Elections recommendation. The Board of Elections named Canetra Ford,…
UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff's Office identifies teen who drowned Tuesday
UPDATE (5/18) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified those pulled from the Ocmulgee River Tuesday as 17-year-old Betty Gisselle Rivera, 28-year-old Alex Mendoza and…
Wednesday starts our warm up in Middle Georgia
It was another nice day in Middle Georgia, but a string of hot days is on the way through the rest of the week. Sunshine will be plentiful…
Recognizing the signs of a stroke, the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. At Atrium Health Navicent, doctors are…
MGA working to fill aviation positions thanks to $5 million in state funding
EASTMAN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The need for pilots is growing, and Middle Georgia State University is hoping to fill that growing demand. The university…
Piedmont Macon acquires new urgent care facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Piedmont Macon cut the ribbon on a new partnership after it acquired Village Medical Associates in February. Village Medical focuses on emergency response, and Piedmont…
Middle Georgia Meals on Wheels receives government funding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Governor Brian Kemp awarded $1.4 million to Middle Georgia Meals on Wheels. The funding comes as part of $45 million in grants given to…
Sandersville man arrested for murder of Appling County woman
BAXLEY, Georgia (41NBC) -- A Sandersville man has been arrested and charged for the murder of an Appling County woman. According to a release from the Georgia…
Man arrested in connection to shots fired at Perry block party
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man has been arrested after pulling out a gun and shooting at several people at a block party in the…
Lieutenant governor candidate Burt Jones hasn't disclosed flights
ATLANTA (AP) — A Republican candidate for Georgia lieutenant governor has acknowledged he has been flying to campaign events on his family’s private plane. However, state Sen. Burt Jones hasn't disclosed any donations or expenses related to the flights in…