Fire threats are up around Middle Georgia as dry conditions persist
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Abnormally low humidity and a lack of recent rainfall have led to an elevated risk for wildfires in Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today It…
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'Garage' film opens discussion about sexual assault, trauma
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but the subject can be tough to address for many survivors and their friends and family. That's why…
New hotel, apartments coming to downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission approved a new hotel and apartment building this week. The project will make its new home at 678 Poplar Street. The project, which will stand six stories tall, will hold…
Local health experts offer details on Covid-19 treatment now available for kids under 12
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More than two years into the pandemic, kids under the age of 12 can now get treatment for Covid-19.…
Bike Walk Macon to host several events for Bike Walk Month in May
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — May is just a few days away, and that means the start of Bike Walk Month. Bike Walk Macon is…
Future Farmers of America helping restore Macon neighborhoods
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Future Farmers of America (FFA) members are helping clean up some homes around Macon. The service, part of the "Living to Serve" grant through Rebuilding Macon, teaches kids the importance of community service. Miller County Agriculture…
Several Middle Georgia communities receive CHIP Grants
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Several communities in Middle Georgia were awarded a $400,000 Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) Grant to continue their revitalization efforts. The grants were made possible…
Former Macon Mayor C. Jack Ellis suing Bibb County Sheriff for 2019 incident at Creekside Apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Former Macon Mayor C. Jack Ellis is suing Sheriff David Davis in reference to an incident that took place in 2019 in which Deputies detained Ellis for an event at Creekside Apartments that had started because…
Three teens arrested in connection to shooting at Gold Cup Bowling Center
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Three teens have been arrested in connection to a shooting at the Gold Cup Bowling Center that took place on…
Houston County judge sentences 23-year-old to life in prison for felony murder
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The man convicted of Felony Murder in connection to the 2020 shooting that left Jamal Smith dead has been sentenced to…
Dry weather returns to Middle Georgia after cold front
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cooler and dry air is taking over the Peach State following a cold front yesterday afternoon. Today It was a cooler…
UPDATE: Arrest made in connection to shooting death of 15-year-old
UPDATE #2 (4/27): A 20-year-old is in custody in connection to the shooting death of a 15-year-old in Macon Tuesday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release…
Jack Link's announces new production facility in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you know protein snacks, you probably know Jack Link's. The company made a big announcement Tuesday afternoon, saying it will build a new facility in Perry. Governor Brian Kemp and leaders from Perry and Houston County,…
Two arrested in Monroe County during traffic stop
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested two men during a traffic stop. Deputies say they pulled over Brian Hunt for following too closely Monday around 8:30 p.m. During the traffic stop, deputies say there were suspicious…
Wrightsville man arrested on child porn charges
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Wrightsville man is in custody after being arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of child pornography. A Johnson County Sheriff's Office Facebook post says 30-year-old…
Cooler air returns Wednesday
We finally saw a little bit of rain across Middle Georgia this afternoon, as a cold front moved through the area. The rain didn't last long, and we are already seeing clearing…
Governor Brian Kemp introduces new Tax Cut Bill
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Kemp stopped at White Diamond Grill in Bonaire to announce House Bill 14-37. HB 14-37 is the largest tax cut Georgians have ever seen, and…
UPDATE: Coroner identifies victims from carbon monoxide poisoning in Macon home
UPDATE: According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, 911 received a call around 9:14 a.m. in reference to 15-year-old Nasir Ragin and 27 year-old Nieshera Brown…
BREAKING: Jack Links facility to bring around 800 jobs to Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tuesday afternoon, Governor Brian Kemp attended an event in Perry in which an announcement was made that is expected to impact the economy of Middle Georgia. 41NBC is at the site of the announcement currently, where…
Macon Periods Easier celebrates anniversary, begins new campaign
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Periods Easier is celebrating three years of providing menstrual products to the community. The organization currently provides menstrual products to all schools in Bib County. In…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 18-22
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 18 and Friday, April 22,…
Neighbor reacts to deadly shooting at Macon apartment complex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Victoria Dudley woke up Monday afternoon to see the commotion outside of her bedroom window. When she walked outside her door in West Club Apartments, she learned her neighbor 25-year-old Jessica Reeves was shot. "When I looked…
Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections recommends next Elections Supervisor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections named its recommendation for the Elections Supervisor opening. The motion passed 4-1 to name Canetra Ford to the position,…
Rain and storms possible Tuesday
After another beautiful day in Middle Georgia, rain is back in the forecast tomorrow. A cold front is pushing east from Alabama overnight and will weaken a bit as it does.…
UPDATE: Woman shot, killed in vehicle at Macon apartments identified
UPDATE: 10:27 PM- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has ruled this case as a death investigation. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: 8:34 pm- Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones confirms the victim of the…
Superintendent Finalist for Bibb County School District tours schools
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County School District will soon have a new Superintendent. In a school board meeting last week, board members voted 6-2 in favor to select…
Milledgeville mourning the death of Councilman Richard Mullins
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Milledgeville is mourning the death of council member Richard Mullins, better known as "Boo." City Manager Hank Griffeth, says he got a call on Saturday evening, notifying him of Mullins' death. Mullins represented district 5 and served as…
Solar Panel farm stirs up local concerns
MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- A potential solar farm has residents worried about the future of their neighborhood. The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning board met Monday afternoon to discuss the proposal. The proposal was brought forward by Cubico, a company that focuses…
Atlanta Humane Society, Hancock Animal Friends, and ASPCA work to save 65 dogs from middle Georgia home
(41NBC/WMGT) -- The Atlanta Humane Society is working to remove, shelter, and rehome 65 dogs from an overwhelmed pet…
Pedestrian struck early Monday, in hospital with serious injuries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A pedestrian-involved accident that took place in the early hours of Monday, April 25th, has resulted in a 51 year-old woman being hospitalized with serious injuries. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office,…
One more day of sunshine before a cold front brings some rain
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure is beginning to break down over the Southeastern US. Today The string of warm mornings for Middle Georgia continued…
Gator on the loose in Montezuma
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The Montezuma Police Department has a warning for families who live in the Cole Pond area. According to a post on the Montezuma Police Department's Facebook Page, officers were dispatched to the Washington Street area in reference to…
Man killed by train in Dooly County
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Vienna Police Department, the Georgia State Patrol, and the Norfolk Southern railroad are investigating after a 21 year old man was hit by a train and…
Gray Highway Dairy Queen Robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at 10:55 P.M , Friday night, at the Dairy Queen, located at 1185 Gray Highway. It was reported that…
Emery Highway Family Dollar robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at the Family Dollar located at 160 Emery Highway. According to a release it happened just before 11:00am Sunday…
The background of sole finalist for Bibb County Schools Superintendent
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Dr. Dan Sims will potentially be named the next superintendent of the Bibb County School District. Dr. Sims is a Georgia native. According to his cover letter, he chose to stay in Georgia for his 27…
Homegrown Yoga hosts 'Yoga for a Cause' to help local charity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon yoga studio is combining their workout with helping a local charity. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Homegrown Yoga partnered with the Crisis Line and Safe…
Heating up this weekend
It was a beautiful, warm Earth Day here in Middle Georgia, and more nice days are on the way for the weekend. High pressure is sitting pretty securely over the region and…
Macon "Queen-Agers" enjoy a day of pampering
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb Commissioner Al Tillman treated a group of Macon senior woman to a day of pampering. Commissioner Tillman and the 'Unity in the Community' host several events…
Macon celebrates hometown hero Jason Aldean
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Visit Macon is celebrating the release of country music artist Jason Aldean's latest albums. They're titled Macon and Georgia. The albums are about Aldean's years growing up in…
Students help clean community in celebration of Earth day
MACON, Georgia( 41NBC/WMGT)- As a part of Earth Day Springdale Elementary students spent their recess cleaning up trash in their community. The elementary school partnered with Keep Macon…
Fort Valley Youth Center of Excellence reviving with community help
FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— In 2020, the Fort Valley Fort Valley Youth Center of Excellence closed due to the pandemic. Now, the community is coming together to help…
UPDATE: 2 suspects identified in Milledgeville pub shooting
UPDATE: The Milledgeville Police Department Detectives have sworn out warrants against Marquis Whipple and George Washington for aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and possession of a firearm during the commission…
Warm and sunny weekend on deck for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A strong high pressure system over the southeastern US will ensure pleasant weather in Georgia this weekend. Today Temperatures were rather mild for the final morning…
Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle on Spring Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car this (Friday) morning on Spring Street in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office it…
"Please leave us alone": Macon home shot at twice in one day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Several shootings at a home on Macon Avenue, are leaving the people who live there fearing for their lives. The woman,…
Staying warm and sunny Friday
After starting out the day with clouds, we were finally able to clear out this afternoon. A few areas of patchy fog will be possible Friday morning, but those should be…
Tattnall Square Academy showcases student art
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tattnall Square Academy held its annual Spotlight the Arts Showcase Thursday night. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade showed off some of their art, which ranged from…
Middle Georgia Dairy Queen delivers 'sweet treat' to Children's Hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Dairy Queen in Gray was awarded the 2021 Miracle Maker Award for its work with the Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. The…
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller talks accomplishments in state of the community address
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb leaders gathered at Luther Williams Field Thursday afternoon for Mayor Lester Miller's 'State of the Community.' The mayor discussed the…