Scattered storms return Thursday
A stalled cold front has been keeping rain and storms mainly in our southern counties this evening. Our break from widespread showers and storms will be short lived as more moisture moves…
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Coroner: Donations help fund military funeral honors for homeless veteran
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thanks to the help of strangers, a homeless veteran found dead in Macon is laid to rest with full military honors. The Georgia Patriot Guard held a…
Monroe County Library celebrates 100 years of service
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Library is celebrating 100 years of service. The Forsyth Women's Club opened the library in August 1922 after noticing a need for it. "The Masonic hall actually let the library use one of…
Macon VA hospital aims to help in fight against overdoses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As part of International Overdose Awareness Day, the Macon VA hospital handed out Narcan nasal spray. Narcan can be used to reverse the effects of opioid…
Leadership Macon looking for nominations for 2023 class
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Leadership Macon is looking for nominations for its 2023 class. The community leadership program started in 1979. Each year, emerging leaders participate in the program and learn all about Macon. The program also looks at the…
Houston County Habitat for Humanity receives grants to help with home repairs
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Sometimes taking a chance pays off. It did recently for Houston County Habitat for Humanity. According to Director Bill Goggin, the organization applied for a grant through Governor Brian Kemp's office aimed at helping homeless…
Sunshine to stick around Wednesday before rain returns Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunshine will hang around most of Middle Georgia today in the wake of a weak cold front. Today The skies were clear over most…
Sparta teen injured in deputy-involved shooting in Hancock Co.
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting in Hancock County. According to a GBI news release, the incident happened Tuesday evening on Shoals Road. Hancock County deputies were responding to a stolen…
Preservation group offers reward after downtown Macon's Rose Hill Cemetery vandalized
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local preservation group announces a $1,000 dollar reward for tips after someone vandalized the gate to Macon's historic Rose Hill Cemetery.…
City of Ideal hosts 'Cornhole and Conversation'
IDEAL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Ideal in Macon County is bringing residents together to engage with political candidates in a unique way. A "Cornhole and Conversation" event was…
Joint Agriculture Committee Chairmen Ag Issues Summit addresses issues farmers face
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Farmers always have to deal with issues like the weather, but according to farmer Knapp Boddiford, he's seeing more problems than…
Fort Valley State University receives grant for Head Start/ Early Head Start program
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University is providing resources to families across middle Georgia thanks to grant funding. The…
Staying mostly dry Wednesday
Temperatures across Middle Georgia warmed into the low 90s today, ahead of a "cold" front that should move in Wednesday. This front remains pretty weak, and will bring some drier air to…
New chamber website aims to promote working and living in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce unveiled a new talent recruitment website. Maconworks.com aims to help bring people to work and live in Macon. The website…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 22-26
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 22 and Friday, August 26, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All…
UPDATE: Arrest made in Courtland Ave. stabbing
UPDATE (2/2): Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones has provided more information concerning the incident at Courtland Avenue. The coroner's office was called to the scene at 9:50 p.m., and Jones…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office looking for suspect in forgery case
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a man in connection to a forgery case. Investigators say the man picture aboved…
Front brings continued rain chances Tuesday
We saw a hot day in Middle Georgia today, with highs warming to the low 90s (which is normal for this time of year). Highs tomorrow will warm back to…
GCSU receives NEH grant for summer institute at Andalusia
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College and State University is continuing to teach about author Flannery O'Connor's legacy. The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded the university a…
Several middle Georgia organizations receive grants to support arts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Thanks to a grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, several middle Georgia organizations are getting the support to continue immersing the community in…
Mercer art exhibit addresses environmental crisis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Artist Alexa Kleinbard's "Storm Songs" art exhibit focuses on the impact of climate change. Set to be shown at Mercer's McEachern Art Center, the exhibit aims to…
Senator Jon Ossoff weighs in on student loan forgiveness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Jon Ossoff is sharing his thoughts on President Biden's student loan forgiveness initiative. He's currently reviewing President Biden's plan that was announced last week.* Following the president's announcement last week, critics of the move say…
United Way of Central Georgia celebrates 100 years of service
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — United Way of Central Georgia is celebrating 100 years of giving back to the community. Since its inception, the organization has worked to…
UPDATE: Fort Valley Police make third arrest in teen shooting death
UPDATE (8/29): The Peach County Sheriff’s Office located and apprehended Daquavious Oliver. He is the last of the three (3) suspects wanted for aggravated assault in connection…
1 dead following Saturday night crash on I-75
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A man is dead following a crash on the I-75 northbound entrance ramp on Hartley Bridge road. According to an incident report from Georgia State Patrol,…
Hot weather returns to begin final week of August
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny conditions are back for most of Middle Georgia today following last week's cloudy weather. Today The…
Two injured in South Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were shot Saturday in the area of Elkan Avenue in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office the exact location of the shooting is unknown. The victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and refused to…
$8K being offered in Warner Robins unsolved homicide
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— An eight thousand dollar reward is being offered for an arrest and conviction in a unsolved homicide. The Warner Robins Police Department says in March…
Local organizations debunk warnings on sex trafficking
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Social media can connect us with friends and family we don't see on a regular basis. It can also spread misinformation. A warning about zip ties on…
Senator Jon Ossoff pushing for military facility upgrades
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Senator Jon Ossoff and Senator from Texas, John Corryn, are pushing to get upgrades to military barracks, daycare centers, and other facilities. They hope to accomplish…
National Black Growers Council holds Model Farm Field Day
MONTEZUMA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- The National Black Growers Council partnered with the USDA to speak with farmers in Macon County about the advances in agriculture in Georgia. Executive Director of…
Peach County High School implements new security measures at athletic events
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Peach County High School is taking precautionary measures to make sure its fans are safe during athletic events. If you're planning…
Fort Valley State University receives grant to continue McNair Program
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University will continue giving students an opportunity to pursue a doctorate degrees. This is thanks to a $1.3 million…
Community comes together for clothing and food drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bob Fickling and the Macon Housing Moving to Success organization are hosting a “Pop Up Dress Up” clothing and food drive Saturday. The drive will…
UPDATE: 16-year-old arrested in connection with Eastman homicide
UPDATE (8/26) : The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a 16-year-old is now in custody in connection with the death of 21-year-old Za'Quon Brown. A GBI news release…
Milledgeville Eatonton Film Festival returns in person after being virtual for two years
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— For the first time in two years, the Milledgeville Eatonton Film Festival is back in person. The pandemic forcer the festival…
Scattered thunderstorms likely Friday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The return of some sunshine will provide fuel for scattered thunderstorms around Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today It was a cloudy morning once…
Community calls for answers in the death of Jamaya Warner
MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon pastors, family members, community leaders and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office gathered at New Beginning International Fellowship of Covenant Churches on Thursday. They're…
Scattered storms possible Friday
We are finally starting to see a few hints of a pattern change in our weather, at least for few days over the weekend. Friday, we return to our typical summer time pattern of scattered afternoon storms and heat. Highs…
Historic Macon announces 2022 Fading Five list of endangered historic structures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon announced its updated Fading Five list of endangered historic structures Thursday. 2022 marks the program's eighth year. It targets historic…
Mercer students honor Korean War veterans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer students are doing their part to honor Korean War veterans. Mercer Mission began in 2015, with part of the program honoring Korean War veterans. Dr. Sinjae…
Warner Robins accepting applications for CHIP grants
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins is now accepting applications for its "Community Home Investment Program," also known as CHIP. This program allows home owners to apply…
Rutland Middle School students benefiting from weather system
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Rutland Middle School are learning about the benefits that come with having a weather system at the school. Instead of using a phone…
GDOT set to close Spring Street for overpass bridge demolition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Spring Street will be closed overnight starting next week as an overpass bridge is set to be demolished. The Georgia Department of…
Doctors at Atrium Health Navicent urge vaccinations during National Immunization Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent is reminding people of the importance of being up to date on vaccinations. August is National Immunization Awareness Month,…
Chef Scottie Johnson's recipe for lobster croissant sliders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week Chef Scottie Johnson came by the studio to share his delicious recipe for lobster croissant sliders, here's how you can make your…
More showers possible Thursday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The wettest day of the week has arrived in Middle Georgia. Today It was a wet start for the whole region as stratiform rainfall…
Clouds and rain hang around Thursday
Showers with heavy rain are approaching Middle Georgia this evening from the Alabama border. This will bring off and on showers and storms overnight and into Thursday morning. Clouds will…
Mercer economics professor talks impact of student loan relief
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — While Wednesday's announcement about the forgiveness of student loan debt might seem exciting, one local economics professor says it's not a good idea. Mercer…
Atrium Health Navicent expands OB-GYN services
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Women's healthcare is not very accessible in Monroe County. A Google search shows only one office that specializes in natural birth. Dr. Edward Betcher, Chairman of OB-GYN…