Dooly County preparing for Hurricane Ian impact
VIENNA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Rural parts of middle Georgia are taking precautionary measures ahead of Ian's arrival. The storm was a Category 3 hurricane as of Tuesday night…
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Macon Water Authority preparing for Hurricane Ian impacts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority is clearing its stormwater systems of debris and blockages ahead of any potential impact from Hurricane Ian. MWA has made several…
Governor Kemp issues State of Emergency due to Hurricane Ian
Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency for all counties in Georgia Tuesday to prepare for hurricane Ian's impact predicted to take place…
Clouds and wind begin to move into Middle Georgia this afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover and wind will increase this afternoon in Middle Georgia as Hurricane Ian continues north. Today Sunny conditions continued to…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 19-23
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 19 and Friday, September 23, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
Macon woman killed in housefire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is dead after an early morning fire near downtown Macon. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC the blaze started around 4 this morning in the…
1 dead, 1 hospitalized after east Macon crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in east Macon Monday night. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office…
Temps cool ahead of potential Ian impacts
Fall weather is back in Middle Georgia for the start of the week behind a cold front that pushed through today. Lows overnight will be falling into the mid…
Cherry Blossom Festival named 'Best Festival in the World'
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The International Cherry Blossom Festival is named "Best Festival in the World." The festival recently received more than 20 awards from the International Festivals &…
Local emergency management agencies preparing for possible severe weather from Ian
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Several middle Georgia Emergency Management Agencies are staying weather aware ahead of the possible impact of Ian. As Hurricane Ian nears Florida, middle…
Bobby Jones Performing Arts Center removed from Historic Macon's Fading Five list
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon announced the removal of the Bobby Jones Performing Arts Center from its Fading Five list. The Bobby Jones…
Macon-Bibb Mayor's Literacy Alliance holds its first luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon-Bibb Mayor's Literacy Alliance held its first literacy luncheon on Monday. Guests in attendance included Mayor Lester Miller and Bibb County Superintendent Dr.…
Sunshine sticks around to begin the final week of September
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The sunny conditions will continue today in Middle Georgia. Today It was a slightly muggy morning around Middle Georgia, however the skies were clear…
Man dies after being shot in May
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC 67-year-old Phillip Wynes died Saturday from complications following a shooting injury. Wynes was shot on Bailey Avenue while he…
Two dead after car wreck in Washington County
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are dead after a wreck in Washington County Saturday night. According to the incident report by the Georgia State Patrol, Briant Ware of…
Nice weekend on the way
What a change from yesterday for our weather in Middle Georgia! Highs today topped out in the low 80s and upper 70s across the area with low humidity and clear skies. Overnight we will see our temps fall into the…
Macon family still searching for family member missing since April
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon family is urging the community to help in the search of their loved one. We sat down with the family who says…
Macon-Bibb donates 250 acres to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- Macon-Bibb County announced this week, it donated several land parcels to the Ocmulgee Mounds Historic National Park. The 250 acres located off of Ocmulgee…
Georgia Military College breaks ground on new annex
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--Georgia Military College broke ground Friday, on a plan to renovate and expand one of its buildings for its preparatory school. Cadets have trained at Historic Wilder…
Museum of Aviation dedicates new engine display
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Museum of Aviation received a special exhibit for one of its older aircraft. It held a celebration event to showcase the acquisition of…
FVSU names Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The 2022 Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal has been named for Fort Valley State University. FVSU says that internationally renowned plastic surgeon and FVSU alumnus Dr. Wright Jones will be the Grand Marshal for the upcoming…
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce names new President and CEO
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Friday, September 23rd, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce wrote that Macon native Jessica Walden would be the new President and CEO of the chamber. A press release from the chamber says the board of directors…
Cool, dry air returns for Friday
Today was the first day of Autumn and in Middle Georgia that meant near-record high temps (98° in Macon!). A more fall-like pattern is on the way overnight tonight and…
Stacey Abrams makes stop in Macon to address healthcare
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor Stacey Abrams stopped in Macon Thursday to talk healthcare. She held a news conference at Daisy Park across from…
Johnson County School District implements additional safety measures at stadium
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Johnson County School District has partnered with law enforcement to improve safety at the football stadium. Johnson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Christopher Watkins…
Lane Southern Orchards preparing for upcoming fall festivities
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - September 22 marks the first day of fall, and Middle Georgians are getting ready for the festivities. Lane Southern Orchards in Peach County is…
Cold front to arrive in Middle Georgia later this evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front arriving later this evening in Middle Georgia will bring cool and dry air ahead of the weekend. Today Today is the first day…
Funeral announced for teen killed in wreck
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Memorial services for Carlos Estuardo Lara Cepeda Graves, age 17, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 23, 2022, in the Chan Stanley Memorial Chapel of…
UPDATE: Driver, Bibb deputy exchange gunfire during traffic stop
UPDATE (7:11 a.m. 9-22-2022) - The driver in this case has been identified as 31 year old Dale Watson of Macon Bibb. He is currently being held in the Bibb LEC on multiple charges. Once the GBI completes its investigation, the…
First day of fall will feel like summer in Middle Georgia
It was another hot day in Middle Georgia for our last official day of Summer. Thursday brings the Autumnal Equinox, as well as the hottest…
Centerville moving forward with plan for 'Town Center'
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Centerville City Council is moving forward with its plan to create a future "Town Center." The goal is to provide a place near Center Park…
Bibb County Schools collect water donations to help Jackson, Mississippi water crisis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Schools are addressing the water need in Jackson, Mississippi. Five schools donated hundreds of cases of water. The…
Macon-Bibb purchases mill property on Coliseum Drive with plans for development
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve a major land purchase with the hope of revitalizing part of east Macon. Commissioners approved a $14 million deal…
Rebuilding Macon will host "Macon's Cookin'" fundraiser
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--Rebuilding Macon, a local non profit organization, is set to host the 30th annual "Macon's Cookin'" fundraiser. The event will feature popular dishes from Macon restaurants. There will also be…
Smiley's Flea Market to host Hispanic Heritage Celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hispanic newspaper 'Que Pasa', is hosting its annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sunday. The event will feature many Hispanic artists, a variety of food,…
BCSO investigating incident involving a man who was shot
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident in which a man was shot. According to BCSO, deputies are investigating a situation in which a man suffering from a gunshot wound drove himself to Piedmont…
More sun and heat Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures are peaking in the lower 90s as sunshine continues for Middle Georgia. Today It's sunny outside once again across Middle Georgia. Highs will reach…
PHOTOS: Deputies investigating thefts at two Macon storage facilities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate storage facility break-in cases. The first involves storage units at 5410 Hawkinsville Road. According to the…
Baldwin County School District opens splash pad for students
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- Baldwin County School District opened a new splash pad for Early Learning Center Students. Superintendent Noris Price says the splash pad…
Georgia College and State University holds Constitution Week lectures
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)--Georgia College and State University is hosting a variety of events this week in celebration of the college's annual Constitution Week. Students gathered at Atkinson Hall Tuesday,…
Hot weather continues Wednesday
We got our first 90 degree highs in almost two weeks here in Macon this afternoon, and it starts a trend of more hot days this week. Lows tonight will be falling…
'Summer Breeze' drug sweep nets multiple arrests in Washington County
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than two dozen people are facing drug charges under a law enforcement operation known as Summer Breeze Drug Sweep. The Washington County…
Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections encourages voter registration
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The third Tuesday of September is known as 'National Voter Registration Day', and the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections is pushing for your vote. According to Mike…
City of Dublin appoints new Police Chief
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Dublin Police Department has a new Police Chief. Keith Moon was appointed to the position on September 15, after serving as Interim Police Chief since December 2021.…
Highs in the 90s are returning across Middle Georgia this afternoon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High temperatures are returning to the lower 90s around Middle Georgia as the sunny pattern keeps its grip on the Peach State. Today It was another…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 12-16
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 12 and Friday, September 16, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
UPDATE: Man hospitalized, 15-year-old boy in custody after Fort Valley shooting
UPDATE: Fort Valley Police Captain Marberry has provided some more information, as well as corrections to the previous release from Fort Valley Police concerning the shooting at Indian Oaks Apartments. Marberry says the victim is not a juvenile, but a…
Summertime heat returns this week
Well we knew that our taste of fall last week was too good to be true, and in typical Middle Georgia fashion, we will get a bit of Summer's revenge this…
Monroe County deputies warn of TikTok challenge following auto theft arrest
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning of a TikTok challenge following the arrest of a 14-year-old for auto theft. Deputies were…
Warner Robins city council keeps millage rate at 9.98 mills
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins city council votes to keep its millage rate at 9.980 mills, during Monday night's meeting. Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick and city council members heard from residents during the final of three public…