$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…
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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…
Unity N Community hosts 'Fun Without Guns' events
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - "Unity N Community" wants to bring neighborhoods together and help stop violence in Macon. It's doing so by hosting a series of "Fun Without Guns"…
'Fridays On Main' puts spotlight on local businesses in downtown Gray
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Gray is putting its local businesses in the spotlight. On every last Friday of the month, starting this Friday, August…
Monroe County church giving back with free oil changes
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A church in Monroe County is giving back to single mothers and grandmothers. The men's ministry at Sanctuary Baptist Church is hosting a free…
Laurens County students benefiting from 2 new schools
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Laurens County School District is looking to the future thanks to the addition of two new schools: East Laurens High School and West Laurens…
Second suspect arrested in connection to 2020 death investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is reporting a second arrest made in connection to the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jamarion Lawrence, an incident that happened December 6th of 2020 on Center Street. According to the BCSO,…
Gloomy conditions continue Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Overcast skies, light showers, and isolated thunderstorms will stick around Middle Georgia Wednesday. Today We saw a number of small scattered showers around Middle…
12 people indicted for drug trafficking in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ten Milledgeville and two Atlanta residents are facing federal drug and firearms charges after a joint operation investigation. The 12 suspects allegedly participated in the…
Bibb School District announces time changes for 2 football games Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District announced time changes for two football games involving four district teams this Friday, August 26. A district Facebook post Tuesday said the varsity game between Westside High School and Southwest High…
Cloudy, rainy pattern sticks around this week
Clouds and rain have kept Middle Georgia cooler than normal today, with most of us seeing highs in the mid 80s. Light rain started the day for some spots…
City of Perry explains impact of being 'Broadband Ready'
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If the pandemic taught us anything, it's that high-speed internet is essential. The City of Perry is now one of 50 cities considered a…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department starts annual contest aimed at fire prevention
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is getting ready for "Fire Prevention Week" with an essay and poster contest. The department says its goal is to…
Peach County Schools benefiting from virtual medical visits
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Peach County students and staff don't have to go far for their medical needs. That's because Atrium Health Navicent has partnered with the school…
Subaru of Macon donates $500 to teachers at Alexander II Magnet School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A car dealership in Macon is giving back to local educators. Subaru of Macon presented 10 new teachers at Alexander II…
Department of Juvenile Justice holds job fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Department of Juvenile Justice held a job fair at the Macon Regional Youth Detention Center Tuesday. Visitors brought in resumes and applied for multiple positions,…
Macon hosting Georgia Downtown Association Conference this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Terminal Station is hosting the annual Georgia Downtown Association Conference this week. Throughout the week, downtown professionals from around Georgia will participate in classes…
Atlanta Braves World Championship Trophy Tour visits Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Atlanta Braves made a stop at the Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital to surprise patients as part of the…
Cloudy skies and light showers likely Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Overall gloomy conditions will continue to hang around Middle Georgia today. Today We had some scattered light showers move through Middle Georgia this morning. We are continuing…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 15-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 15 and Friday, August 19, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All…
Rainy weather continues this week
It was another rainy start to the week for much of Middle Georgia, especially east of I-75. An area of low pressure to our west in addition to ample Gulf moisture…
City of Dublin names Josh Powell city manager
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Dublin has named Josh Powell its city manager. Powell, who's been serving as acting city manager since December, worked for…
Warner Robins Department of Driver Services reopens with upgrades
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Department of Driver Services building is reopening after being closed several months for upgrades. The facility held its reopening ceremony…
Fort Valley Police Department addressing recent violent crimes in same area
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A teenager is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Fort Valley over the weekend. Resident Barbara…
Baldwin Masonic Lodge provides school supplies for students
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin Masonic Lodge is making sure kids have what they need as they head back to school. Chapter 486 held a Back to School…
Three teens sentenced to 20 years for 2020 robbery of single mom
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Roman Carter, Dohboreas Stephens, and Christopher Evans have been sentenced after committing Robbery by intimidation and Aggravated Assault in 2020. Macon…
Wet weather begins the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloudy conditions and widespread showers are likely throughout the day Monday. Today It was warm and humid across Middle Georgia to begin the morning. The skies were…
Body found in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Police are investigating after a body was found over the weekend. A post on the department's Facebook page said the body of a deceased…
Bibb deputies: 18-year-old woman dies after Friday night shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 18-year-old woman is dead after a Friday night shooting. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, the shooting happened near the corner of Dellwood Drive and Dellwood Court just after 11:30. Deputies were…