Senator Warnock shares thoughts on gun reform
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Friday U.S. lawmakers passed a bill on federal gun restrictions. It ended a decades long grid lock on the matter. This follows the bill the Senate…
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Local reactions to the overturning of Roe V. Wade.
MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- Nearly 50 years of guaranteed abortion protection have now been rolled back. Friday morning the United States Supreme Court officially overturned Roe V. Wade…
Perry Fire and EMS obtain new medical license
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Perry Fire and Emergency Services Department now has a new medical license. It gives the department the ability to ensure effective medical care. Prior to…
Return of Lake Tobesofkee fireworks
MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- For the first time in 2 years Lake Tobesofkee is holding its Sparks at the Park Fourth of July celebration. This is the 26th year for the celebration. The…
Peach County is home to Middle Georgia's first Megasite
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Middle Georgia officially has its first Megasite. The more than 1,000-acre property is located right off Highway 96, near I-75, in Peach County.…
Several cars broken into at Macon fire station
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several cars were broken into this morning while parked at a local fire station. The Bibb County Sheriffs Office confirmed that around 3am this…
BCSO and Piedmont share the dangers of leaving kids, pets in a hot car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It's officially summer, and temperatures are reaching the 100 degree mark. With it being that hot outside, a parked car's inside temperature can soar. Dr. Gary Godlewski, Emergency…
Circle K on Gray Highway in Macon robbed at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery at a Macon gas station Thursday night. It happened at the Circle K on Gray Highway just after 10:30 p.m. Investigators say a man wearing all black, entered…
Rain chances increase Friday
A weak front is pushing through Middle Georgia this evening, bringing scattered showers back to the forecast. Behind the front we will see highs in the mid 90s and easterly winds. The…
Georgia State Patrol, GDOT share summer travel safety tips
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Transportation is promoting safe driving with their slogan 'Arrive Alive'. Distracted driving, DUI's, and reckless driving all factors that can lead…
Salvation Army of Macon cooling center seeing hundreds a day
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The heat is impacting everyone throughout Middle Georiga. As a result, the Salvation Army says hundreds of people are taking advantage of its cooling center.…
Dublin VA offers tips on how to celebrate July 4th with veterans
DUBLIN, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- The Dublin VA Hospital is offering tips on how to celebrate Independence Day with veterans who may deal with PTSD. Clyde Anderson…
Rutland High School adding computer science course to its career pathways
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Rutland High School is preparing students for a future career computer science. The national program known as 'Computer Science for All, or CSforAll, partners…
Lane closures expected for cleanup of Twiggs I-16 crash
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A wreck involving 2 tractor trailers on I-16 has left a man with severe injuries and several lanes of the road closed a day…
'Sparks Over the Park' returns to Lake Tobesofkee in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 26th Annual Sparks Over the Park Independence Day Celebration makes a return to Lake Tobesofkee. The event will take place on Monday,…
Critical Care for Animal Angels hosts fundraiser
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Byron dog rescue traveled to Macon to sing karaoke Wednesday night, and raise money for their cause. Critical Care for Animal Angels says it's at capacity…
Man arrested after running from deputies in Monroe County
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrests a man Wednesday after he ran from deputies. According to a Facebook post by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies pulled…
Another day of record heat possible Thursday
It was a scorching day in Middle Georgia and Macon crushed the old daily high temp record by reaching 105°! We will be staying warm tonight across the area,…
Confederate Monument on Cotton Avenue moved to new location
MACON, Georgia---- The relocation process for two Confederate Monuments in Downtown Macon began Wednesday morning on Cotton Avenue. The statue in the plaza of Cotton Avenue has…
Dr. Dan Sims sworn in as Bibb County Schools Superintendent
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Dr. Dan Sims is the newest Bibb County Schools Superintendent on Wednesday. His swearing in ceremony was an emotional one. After working in education for…
Hamlin Hills plants new attraction
FORSYTH, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT)- Hamlin Hills Farm in Monroe County planted 3 acres of sunflowers for the summer. Visible from Interstate 75, the flowers started as an attraction for drivers. "We've had people…
10 local organizations receive grant from Rotary Club of Downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Rotary Club of Downtown Macon is giving back to the community. On Wednesday. the club gave 10 local organizations a total of $10,000.…
Houston County school bus driver allowed new trial for deadly crash
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Supreme Court rules a Houston County school bus driver should get a new trial due to juror misconduct. In…
Dr. Dan Sims shares plans for Bibb County Schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Becoming the Bibb County Schools Superintendent is something Dr. Dan Sims said he prayed and dreamed for. Now that he prepares to officially take…
Gary Bechtel elected over Desmond Brown for MWA Chairman
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— There were several runoff races in Middle Georgia and across the state Tuesday, including the race for Macon Water Authority Chairman. Former Macon-Bibb County Commissioner…
Wilcox county man charged with Child Molestation
PITTS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)—A Wilcox County man was arrested Tuesday on child molestation charges. The Wilcox County Sheriff's Office says a report of child molestation was made on June 11, and the…
Vaccines not yet available in Middle Georgia for toddlers, small children
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Even though the FDA and CDC have approved the Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 5-years-old, you won't find it in…
Habitat for Humanity turns empty lots into homes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Habitat for Humanity is building affordable homes in empty lots left by Macon-Bibb County in its fight against blight. Macon-Bibb has demolished nearly 200 structures as…
Record high temps possible Wednesday
We are now officially in Summer and it is hot in Middle Georgia. Tomorrow will bring another very hot day to the area with highs warming to around 104°(which would break…
Mercer Professor explains the Summer Solstice
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Tuesday marked the Summer Solstice. It's the first official day of Summer, and the longest day of the year. We spoke with Matt Marone, who is an Astronomy professor…
Hard Hats and Hotdogs event gives kids a look at future careers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- What do drills, gloves and hotdogs have in common? They were all apart of the "Hard Hats and Hotdogs" event that…
Alligood fills new position at Macon-Bibb Fire Department
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department filled its newest position during a promotion ceremony, Tuesday. After 30 years with the department, Battalion Chief James T. Alligood…
Baldwin County mourns death of former commissioner
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County community is mourning the death of former county commissioner Geneva Davis. Davis passed away Saturday at her home in Milledgeville and surrounded by…
Macon Confederate monuments to be moved this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two of Macon's Confederate Monuments are set to be relocated this week. According to a release from the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Clark Memorial-- a monument moving company-- will begin the moving of the confederate monuments…
Triple digit heat returns to Middle Georgia for first day of summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today is the first day of summer and highs are likely to eclipse 100 degrees in many Middle Georgia locations.…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 13-17
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 13 and Friday, June 17,…
UPDATE: Man arrested for Mason Street shooting
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has an update concerning the Monday night shooting that left 16-year-old Hakeem Flowers dead and another injured. The female that was injured during…
Family Dollar robbed
MACON-BIBB COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just after 9:00 p.m. Monday at the Family Dollar, located at 2035 Shurling Drive. It…
One arrested, another suspect wanted in deadly Washington County shooting
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Washington County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest in connection to a deadly Memorial Day shooting at a block party, but the search…
Crews repairing major hole on Log Cabin Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A portion of Log Cabin Drive is closed as crews fill and repair a major hole in the road. The Macon Water Authority says there…
Summer Solstice brings return of triple digit heat
Today was the last day of Spring in Middle Georgia and it certainly felt more like mid-Summer. Highs today warmed to the mid 90s, but believe it or…
Check for expired PPE as new COVID wave approaches
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Just like food products and medicine, your disposable masks purchased during the pandemic have an…
Runoff election for MWA chairman happening Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Runoff elections are happening across the state Tuesday. This includes the race for Macon Water Authority chairman in Macon-Bibb County. During the May election, no candidate got…
17-year-old killed in vehicle crash in Kathleen
UPDATE: The Houston County Coroner has identified the victim of the crash as Baylee Rogers of Macon. KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A 17-year-old female is dead and two…
Gordon asks residents to conserve water
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The city of Gordon is asking residents to conserve water. Leaders in the Wilkinson County city say one of the wells in the city has having problems, and they're left with only one working well. They're asking…
Hotter conditions return following Father’s Day weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures are heating back up following a weak cold front that came through this past Saturday. Today The morning was rather cool and dry around Middle Georgia to kick things off today. Temperatures were mainly in…
Fatal accident on Rivoli Drive
MACON-BIBB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic collision that occurred at Sunday at 9:42 p.m. on Rivoli Drive. It was reported that a Toyota Camry, driven…
Dry weather returns for the weekend
We have been dealing with strong storms for most of the evening across Middle Georgia, but soon many of us will be staying dry and clear. A cold front is…
Freedom Georgia Initiative celebrates Juneteenth in Wilkinson County
TOOMSBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Families from across the United States are in rural Wilkinson County this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth. The Freedom Georgia Initiative is hosting the Juneteenth Campout…
New small businesses opening despite rising costs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With costs rising for food, gas, and other necessities, it might seem crazy to open a business right now. Oh Honey is the newest business on…