Dr. Dan Sims shares plans for Bibb County Schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Becoming the Bibb County Schools Superintendent is something Dr. Dan Sims said he prayed and dreamed for. Now that he prepares to officially take…
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Gary Bechtel elected over Desmond Brown for MWA Chairman
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— There were several runoff races in Middle Georgia and across the state Tuesday, including the race for Macon Water Authority Chairman. Former Macon-Bibb County Commissioner…
Wilcox county man charged with Child Molestation
PITTS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—A Wilcox County man was arrested Tuesday on child molestation charges. The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office says a report of child molestation was made on June 11, and the…
Vaccines not yet available in Middle Georgia for toddlers, small children
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Even though the FDA and CDC have approved the Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5-years-old, you won't find it in…
Habitat for Humanity turns empty lots into homes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Habitat for Humanity is building affordable homes in empty lots left by Macon-Bibb County in its fight against blight. Macon-Bibb has demolished nearly 200 structures as…
Record high temps possible Wednesday
We are now officially in Summer and it is hot in Middle Georgia. Tomorrow will bring another very hot day to the area with highs warming to around 104°(which would break…
Mercer Professor explains the Summer Solstice
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Tuesday marked the Summer Solstice. It's the first official day of Summer, and the longest day of the year. We spoke with Matt Marone, who is an Astronomy professor…
Hard Hats and Hotdogs event gives kids a look at future careers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- What do drills, gloves and hotdogs have in common? They were all apart of the "Hard Hats and Hotdogs" event that…
Alligood fills new position at Macon-Bibb Fire Department
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department filled its newest position during a promotion ceremony, Tuesday. After 30 years with the department, Battalion Chief James T. Alligood…
Baldwin County mourns death of former commissioner
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County community is mourning the death of former county commissioner Geneva Davis. Davis passed away Saturday at her home in Milledgeville and surrounded by…
Macon Confederate monuments to be moved this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two of Macon's Confederate Monuments are set to be relocated this week. According to a release from the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Clark Memorial-- a monument moving company-- will begin the moving of the confederate monuments…
Triple digit heat returns to Middle Georgia for first day of summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today is the first day of summer and highs are likely to eclipse 100 degrees in many Middle Georgia locations.…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 13-17
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 13 and Friday, June 17,…
UPDATE: Man arrested for Mason Street shooting
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has an update concerning the Monday night shooting that left 16-year-old Hakeem Flowers dead and another injured. The female that was injured during…
Family Dollar robbed
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just after 9:00 p.m. Monday at the Family Dollar, located at 2035 Shurling Drive. It…
One arrested, another suspect wanted in deadly Washington County shooting
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Washington County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest in connection to a deadly Memorial Day shooting at a block party, but the search…
Crews repairing major hole on Log Cabin Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A portion of Log Cabin Drive is closed as crews fill and repair a major hole in the road. The Macon Water Authority says there…
Summer Solstice brings return of triple digit heat
Today was the last day of Spring in Middle Georgia and it certainly felt more like mid-Summer. Highs today warmed to the mid 90s, but believe it or…
Check for expired PPE as new COVID wave approaches
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Just like food products and medicine, your disposable masks purchased during the pandemic have an…
Runoff election for MWA chairman happening Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Runoff elections are happening across the state Tuesday. This includes the race for Macon Water Authority chairman in Macon-Bibb County. During the May election, no candidate got…
17-year-old killed in vehicle crash in Kathleen
UPDATE: The Houston County Coroner has identified the victim of the crash as Baylee Rogers of Macon. KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A 17-year-old female is dead and two…
Gordon asks residents to conserve water
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The city of Gordon is asking residents to conserve water. Leaders in the Wilkinson County city say one of the wells in the city has having problems, and they're left with only one working well. They're asking…
Hotter conditions return following Father’s Day weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures are heating back up following a weak cold front that came through this past Saturday. Today The morning was rather cool and dry around Middle Georgia to kick things off today. Temperatures were mainly in…
Fatal accident on Rivoli Drive
MACON-BIBB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic collision that occurred at Sunday at 9:42 p.m. on Rivoli Drive. It was reported that a Toyota Camry, driven…
Dry weather returns for the weekend
We have been dealing with strong storms for most of the evening across Middle Georgia, but soon many of us will be staying dry and clear. A cold front is…
Freedom Georgia Initiative celebrates Juneteenth in Wilkinson County
TOOMSBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Families from across the United States are in rural Wilkinson County this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth. The Freedom Georgia Initiative is hosting the Juneteenth Campout…
New small businesses opening despite rising costs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With costs rising for food, gas, and other necessities, it might seem crazy to open a business right now. Oh Honey is the newest business on…
Father's Day Luau returns to Macon this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Father's Day Luau is making a return to Lake Tobesofkee in Macon. The event is happening on Father's Day, Sunday June 19th from 8:00am to 8:00pm at Sandy Beach. The address is 6880 Moseley Dixon…
UPDATE: Two people found dead during welfare check at Warner Robins home
UPDATE: Houston County Coroner James Williams has identified the two women found dead in a Warner Robins home. Williams reports officers found the bodies of…
Milledgeville community holding weekend event to address youth violence
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Church and community leaders in Milledgeville want to help curb youth violence with a weekend event. The organization "One Up" is hosting the “Leaders Against Violence (Youth Pull-Up)” event on June 18th, from 9am-3pm. The event…
Jeremy Hunt, Chris West make final public appearance ahead of Tuesday runoff, former opponent files lawsuit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The two candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Georgia's Second Congressional District seat…
Former Bibb County Sergeant appeals firing for violating conduct
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A former Sergeant is appealing his termination from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, after an internal investigation found him to be at fault for leaving…
North Central Health District reports increase in Covid-19 cases
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Covid-19 cases in Middle Georgia are increasing, but not hospitalizations. The North Central Health District is reporting all 13 of its counties are experiencing high levels…
Flint Energies offers tips to save on energy bill
WARNER ROBINS. Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— As temperatures increase across Middle Georgia, your energy bill is too. For many Flint Energies customers, they're feeling the heat of a high energy…
Alexander IV School building serves a new purpose
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The 90-year-old building that used to house Alexander School Number IV, found a new purpose. It's now called Alexander IV Senior Living. “I'm from Macon and…
Houston County seniors enjoy a day of carnival games
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins Parks and Recreation held its second annual Senior Summer Carnival. The carnival began in 2021 as a way to get seniors active.…
Strong storms and intense heat possible Friday
It was another day of record heat in Macon with highs once again reaching 100°. Tomorrow will be another hot day with highs in the 100s and heat index…
Perry man sentenced for killing his mom, stepdad in 2020
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man convicted of killing two people in Perry was sentenced Thursday. 27-year-old Anthony Shoffner Jr., was found guilty of two counts of Malice Murder, two counts of Felony Murder, two counts of Aggravated Assault,…
UPDATE: Jury sentences Dubose to death
UPDATE (06/16/2022) -- T. Wright Barksdale III, the District Attorney for Jones County and the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit tells 41NBC that the jury sentenced Ricky Dubose to death Thursday afternoon. EATONTON, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia prisoner has been found…
Body found in vehicle in Ocmulgee River, reports Bleckley County Sheriff's Office
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A vehicle with a body inside was recovered from the Ocmulgee River at 8:50 a.m. Thursday morning in Bleckley County. According…
Governor Kemp announces purchase of Megasite in Peach County
(41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp announced the purchase of an over 1,100 acre economic development site between the state of Georgia and the Development Authority of Peach County…
Storm chances drop as heat wave continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Relief from the heat will be harder to come by today as rain chances drop. Today We will see plenty of sun throughout the day…
Macon continues to be a large hub for tennis tournaments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon Area Tennis Association, in conjunction with the United States Tennis Association, hosted a tournament for 14 and…
Washington County deputies make drug bust during traffic stop
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Washington County Sheriff's deputies make a drug bust during a traffic stop Tuesday morning. (Courtesy of Washington County Sheriff's Office Facebook page) Deputies pulled over 25-year-old Quinton Rosemond on Breezy Hill Road. They say a subsequent investigation…
Houston County Sheriff's Office needs your help in theft case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Houston County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in a theft case. Investigators believe this man in the picture below committed a theft and Financial Card Fraud at a business on Watson Blvd. If you know who…
Professionals share tips on how to stay safe in the water this summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As the summer continues to bring high temperatures, people will look to get into water. James Bell is a water safety…
How to beat the heat as high temperatures continue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The recent heat wave across Middle Georgia has brought temperatures into the triple digits. Dr. John Wood, Emergency Room Medical Director with Atrium Health…
Houston County students continue to learn during the summer
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— School may be out for the summer, but some 4th through 7th grade students in Houston County are still learning. Dr. Marion Robinson is the…
GEICO celebrates Juneteenth by donating $25,000
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— GEICO is celebrating Juneteenth a little early by donating $25,000 to the Urban League of Greater Atlanta. This is the first time GEICO has celebrated Juneteenth, after the…
Piedmont Macon hospitals launch new medical records system
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon locations are taking a step to enhance the system's check-in process. The hospital has launched an electronic medical records system known as 'EPIC'…