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…
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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'…
Macon-Bibb County demolishes old Greyhound bus station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As part of its continued effort to remove blighted buildings, Macon-Bibb Public Works Department and the Urban Development Authority demolished another building. This time the county tore…
Houston County District Attorney officially sworn in
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston county has a new District Attorney for its judicial circuit district. District Attorney William Kendall was officially sworn into office on Monday by Governor…
Juneteenth events happening in Middle Georgia
Juneteenth is approaching as Middle Georgians prepare to observe the historic anniversary-- read more here to see the ways local agencies are commemorating African American freedom and achievement. In Macon, Macon-Bibb County Government offices and courts will be closed on…
Atlanta-based Agile Cold Storage to build facility in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An Atlanta-based company is working to build its 3rd cold storage warehouse in Macon, as an effort to invest into construction to support domestic…
Family Dollar on Napier robbed Wednesday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Wednesday morning, the Family Dollar at 3600 Napier Avenue was robbed. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the incident took place at 10:16 a.m., when…
Strong storms to follow hot afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will peak over 100 degrees for much of Middle Georgia this afternoon and thunderstorms are likely this evening. Today It was a relatively pleasant…
25 non-profit and faith based organizations awarded MVP Grants
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Community Foundation of Central Georgia awarded its first round of Macon Violence Prevention Grants on Tuesday. 25 non-profit and faith based organizations were chosen…
Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health offers advice on dealing with news of mass shootings
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A recent article from the Washington Post states the Gun Violence Archive has already recorded more than 250 mass shootings…
Dangerous heat, strong storms return Wednesday
It was a sweltering day in Middle Georgia with highs warming back to the upper 90s and 100s. Thankfully some storms pushed in to help cool us off this afternoon,…
BCSO addresses protocol of updating residents following shooting incident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Lake Wildwood neighborhood was much quieter Tuesday afternoon following an incident Monday that resulted in two Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators being taken…
Macon-Bibb commissioners considering funding for organization that provides rental, utility assistance to those in need
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners are considering a $50,000 grant for Family Advancement Ministries in Macon. The organization provides rental and utility bill assistance to families in…
Macon Salvation Army open to public to cool off as temperatures rise
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Salvation Army in Macon is working to help keep people cool and hydrated as temperatures rise into the triple digits.…
City of Milledgeville to host Annual Fireworks Celebration after 2 year hiatus
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The City of Milledgeville announced that its 4th of July fireworks celebration is back. According to a press release from the city, after a 2 year-long hiatus due to COVID, it will be hosting its annual…
Heat advisories are out for Middle Georgia today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Feels like temperatures around Middle Georgia this afternoon will be in the triple digits. Today The heat will be unrelenting as we go through the day today, and our rain chances are no where near…
UPDATE: Two teens arrested after investigators injured in crash
UPDATE (6/14 7:08 a.m.) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says 18-year-old Xzaydrian Ja’Won Lewis and a 16-year-old boy were identified as two suspects…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 6-10
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 6 and Friday, June 10,…
Dangerous heat, strong storms possible Tuesday
It was a hot day in Middle Georgia as high temps warmed to 99°, with "heat index" values in the 100s. This is just the beginning of a very hot…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office hosting youth summer basketball camps
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to the youth of Macon by hosting a summer basketball camp for boys and girls. The Police…
Macon-Bibb County searching for more lifeguards
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation department is working to open more pools. Right now, only three pools are open: the Delores A Brooks Rec Center, the Booker…
Georgia College adds summer course to address nursing shortage
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia College in Milledgeville is working to tackle the shortage of nurses across the state. The college added a third nursing class to…
Early voting for runoff elections underway across middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting is underway for Georgia's runoff elections. Two middle Georgia counties we checked with are reporting low voter turnout. Macon-Bibb's Board of…
Coroner reports body found near Burger King off Romeiser Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC that a body has been found near the Macon Burger King just off Romeiser…
Heat indices to climb into triple digits this afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Feels like temperatures around Middle Georgia will be over 100 degrees later today and much of this week. Today We have seen plenty of heat around Middle Georgia lately as highs have remained above 90 degrees…
Neighborhood Grocery robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just after 6:15a.m., Sunday morning, at the Napier Neighborhood Grocery, located at 1095 Pio Nono Ave. It was reported that a male…
17-year-old girl hospitalized after Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teenager is in stable condition at the hospital after being struck by a bullet Saturday night. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release says it happened…
Brookdale Resource Center says it has space for those recently removed from homeless camp
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It's hard to tell an area off Riverside Drive near downtown Macon was recently a homeless camp. “There…
Local professor weighs in on rising inflation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Whether you're shopping at the grocery store or filling up at the pump, you're probably feeling the effects of inflation. Dr. Antonio Saravia, an economics professor…
Atrium Health Navicent hiring, increases minimum wage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent is increasing its minimum wage for the third time in two years. Starting July 10, the new minimum wage will be $13.50 for…
Tal Talton sworn in as Houston County Post 4 Commissioner
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tal Talton is now sworn in as the new Post 4 Commissioner for Houston County. The Houston County native beat out Jackie Rozier…
Murder charge issued in Bibb County inmate death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says an autopsy determined a death inside the Bibb County Jail was a homicide. The G.B.I. Medical Examiner ruled the…
UPDATE: Arrest made in Laurens County deadly domestic dispute
UPDATE: The Laurens County Sheriff's Office has arrested 45-year-old Wilton Tatem III, of Dublin. He is charged with murder. ------ DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — A man was…