Victory Church of Macon hosts first ever Cross Walk
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Victory Church of Macon is hosting its first ever Cross Walk. Church members will take turns carrying the cross through the neighborhood nearby. The two mile…
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Five arrested in Monroe County for Methamphetamines, marijuana
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Five people were arrested in connection to drug related crimes in Monroe County on Friday, April 15th. According to a social media post from the…
Perry and surrounding areas still looking for wanted man; One woman now in custody
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Perry Police Department along with other law enforcement agencies are searching for man wanted for felony charges out…
Temple Beth Israel brings back Community Seder for Passover
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— There's several religious holidays happening this weekend, including Passover. Temple Beth Israel marked the occasion by hosting their first in-person Community Seder Friday night…
Scattered thunderstorms possible both days Easter weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stationary front and weak low pressure system will bring scattered storms to Georgia over the weekend. Today The sun is back for our…
Twiggs County E-911 implements Text-To-911
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office announced its E-911 Center has another way for people to reach out during emergencies. Text-To-911 is now available to everyone throughout the County.…
Monroe County deputies: Woman arrested after shooting at her parents
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman faces multiple charges after being arrested Thursday and accused of shooting at her parents "multiple times." That's according to a Monroe County Sheriff's Office news release, which says deputies responded to a home on…
Perry Police assisting in search for suspect who fled after vehicle pursuit
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Perry Police Department is assisting in the search for a suspect who fled on foot after a vehicle pursuit Thursday.…
Gov. Brian Kemp tours Georgia ahead of Republican Primaries
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp stopped by Milledgeville and Sandersville on Thursday, as runs for re-election. Governor Kemp spoke about his efforts to keep businesses open through…
Governor Brian Kemp declares state of emergency for supply chain disruptions
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency Thursday for supply chain disruptions in the state. The order, which goes into effect…
Milledgeville prepares for first-ever Burger Week
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Milledgeville is starting its first-ever Burger Week on Friday, April 15. 13 businesses are preparing for a week full of burgers. The event is put on via a…
Fort Valley woman giving back to community for Easter
FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A Fort Valley resident wants to give back to the community this Easter, and she's asking for your help. Eugenia Towns is collecting stuffed…
BBB offers tips to avoid scams with tax filing deadline approaching
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tax season is a few days longer this year, and that means there are a few more days for scammers to try…
Good Friday brings good weather to Middle Georgia
A cold front is currently pushing through Middle Georgia this evening, bringing clearing skies and dry air. That dry air will allow overnight temperatures to cool into the…
Watson Boulevard Chick-fil-A relocating soon
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Chick-Fil-A at 1867 Watson Boulevard is a beloved part of the Warner Robins community, but in a few weeks, it's moving to Russell Parkway. Restaurant operator…
Atrium Health Navicent updates visitor policies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Atrium Health Navicent has chosen to modify portions of its visitation policy as a result of the current number of COVID-19 cases. According to a release from…
Johnson County Sheriff's Office arrests 4 for guns & drugs
According to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Sunday, April 10th, a deputy stopped a Nissan Altima on N. Myrtle Street in Wrightsville for an insurance violation.…
UPDATE: Man arrested after attempting to rob Robins Financial Credit Union in Forsyth
UPDATE: Major Daniels with the Forsyth Police Department tells 41NBC that the suspect behind this incident, Douglas Hambrick, has been arrested for armed robbery. Daniels…
Johnson County Sheriff's Office arrests pair for possession and distribution of marijuana
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Johnson County Sheriff's Office arrested a 21 year-old and a 20 year-old for drug charges on Saturday, April 9th after a traffic…
Johnson County deputy, wife charged with contributing to delinquency of a minor
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Johnson County deputy was fired after being arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A Johnson…
Strong to severe storms are possible around Middle Georgia today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front moving through Middle Georgia today could bring some strong to severe storms with it. Today It was a very warm morning…
Governor Brian Kemp signs 3 agriculture bills into law
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Governor Brian Kemp visited Dickey Farms Wednesday to officially sign House Bill 1150, House Bill 1303, and Senate Bill 396. He says improving Georgia's agriculture…
18 people become U.S. citizens in naturalization ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— 18 people from 14 different countries walked into the Federal Courthouse in Macon on Wednesday, as citizens from countries like South Korea, Ukraine, Venezuela. Later in…
A few strong storms possible Thursday
A cold front is approaching our area this evening moving from west to east from Mississippi and Alabama. Ahead of the front, we will continue to see partly to mostly…
Houston Medical Center helps man battle through Covid coma
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Adam Farber is up and walking after spending 60 days in a Houston County hospital. In November of 2021, Adam Farber was admitted to Houston…
Atrium Health Navicent brings awareness to child abuse
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As a part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Beverly Knight Olsen Children's Hospital planted blue pinwheels. The Blue Pinwheel is a symbol for…
Macon-Bibb welcomes MHIRJ; company expected to create 200+ jobs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb officially welcomed a new business to town on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The MHIRJ Aviation Group unveiled its new facility at…
Macon Volunteer Clinic expands service eligibility to Twiggs County residents
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Twiggs County residents may now be eligible to receive healthcare services at the Macon Volunteer Clinic. The clinic recently announced it's eligibility expansion…
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 Tornado hit North Macon
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado hit parts of North Macon on the afternoon of April 5. Maximum winds of 90 mph were estimated from the damage that was surveyed along a 2…
Propane accident in Putnam County leaves owner of Embry Farms dead
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A fire in Putnam County left a man dead early Wednesday morning. According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, firefighters and deputies responded to a call concerning an explosion/fire around 7 a.m. on Old Pheonix Road…
Cloud cover returns Wednesday; rain to hold off until Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover is taking over Georgia Wednesday ahead of a storm system that will arrive early Thursday morning.…
Student found with boxcutter and hammer after threatening local school online
MACON Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Tuesday, FBI agents notified leadership at Macon's Academy for Classical Education that several online threats had been made against ACE and ACE students.…
Staying warm Wednesday
We had another beautiful day in Middle Georgia with sunny skies and highs in the 80s. Overnight we will continue to see our cloud cover increase and our lows stay mainly in the…
Fort Valley Mayor looks back, talks future after 100 days in office
PEACH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It's been 100 days since Jeffery Lundy took office as Mayor of Fort Valley. Mayor Lundy's run started with a court battle questioning his residency. Since…
How to include those with special needs for Easter activities
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Easter is on Sunday, and many usually gather for egg hunts and attend religious services. Bridgette Arno Sparks is an Educational and Behavioral…
Georgia Chamber of Commerce talks economy in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Chamber of Commerce stopped in Macon Tuesday as part of its economy tour across the state. Like many other states, Georgia's economy…
Central Georgia Technical College forms new partnership
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Central Georgia Technical College has a new partnership that allows students to gain their associate degree while getting on the job training. Interfor, a Perry based…
MGA nursing students help over 500 people in Honduras
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Nursing students at Middle Georgia State University partnered with a local church to help over 500 people in Honduras. During spring break students set up…
19-year-old arrested in Macon during traffic stop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 19 year-old is being charged with several crimes involving drugs and guns after a traffic stop on Monday. According to…
Crash in Bibb County closes lanes on I-75 South near Sardis Church Road
(41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Transportation is reporting a crash on I-75 Southbound that's blocking several lanes. According to GDOT's social media, the crash is situated near Sardis Church Road, and is blocking 2 of 4 left lanes. Beware…
More heat and sun on deck for Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Summertime feels will take over Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today The morning was mild for Middle Georgia following a night of clear skies. We…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 4-8
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 4 and Friday, April…
Houston Avenue Grocery robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just before 3:00 a.m. at the Houston Avenue Grocery, located at 4315 Houston Avenue. It was…
Warming trend continues Tuesday
After a warm day today, we have a few more warm days on the way before the rain returns to the area. Tomorrow will bring a day of clearing skies and highs…
Discussions to bring Brightmark to Macon-Bibb County end
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Brightmark's planned plastic's recycling facility for Macon-Bibb County is no more. The Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority and Macon-Bibb County have mutually agreed with Brightmark to end…
Mercer University working to increase computer science graduates in rural Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University received a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help teachers learn about computer science. The purpose…
Macon Water Authority dedicates building to civil rights pioneer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority dedicated its Support Services Building in honor of Herbert Dennard. Dennard served on the MWA board for 16 years…
Macon Arts Alliance launches music study
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Downtown Challenge grant is helping Macon Arts Alliance with phase one of a music study that will take a look at Macon's music economy. Macon…
Two teens, two men accused of stealing car in Houston County
The Perry Police Department says it received several complaints of vehicles broken into, and one being stolen in the Perry-Houston County area on April 9…
Motorcycle accident leaves Macon man dead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking into a traffic accident that led to the death of a Macon man Sunday afternoon. According to the release…