Senator Jon Ossoff announces insulin price cap for senior citizens
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Insulin prices for senior citizens will soon be capped at $35 per month. Senator Jon Ossoff was in Macon at the Elaine Lucas…
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Milledgeville hosting first 'Summer Sips' contest
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A drink contest is underway in downtown Milledgeville and will continue through the end of August. The contest, called "Milledgeville Summer Sips," was created as a…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office reports increase in illegal door-to-door sales
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is receiving more calls regarding illegal door-to door activity. The sheriff's office says it's happening all over the…
Fun in the sun continues to begin the new week.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Conditions in Middle Georgia are remaining dry and pleasant behind last week’s cold front. Today It was a pleasant morning to begin…
Alleged domestic dispute ends with Macon man dead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An alleged domestic dispute turned deadly this weekend in the 1300 block of Woodliff Street. It happened Sunday morning just before 1:30 am. The male…
Motorcyclist killed in Riverside Drive accident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision in the 2800 block of Riverside Drive. It happened Saturday night around 7:48p.m.. It was reported…
Dry air returns for the weekend
We are once again dealing with a stormy evening in Middle Georgia, but we are so close to some dry weather. A cold front is dropping into the area tonight,…
Bibb Sheriff's Office: Warner Robins woman dies after crash on Hawkinsville Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Hawkinsville Road Friday night. It happened just before 5:30 near Hawkinsville Road's…
New safety measures in place for Jones County football games
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fans who attend football games at Jones County High School will notice changes this season. The Board of Education created more safety measures…
Mercer women's basketball coach shares her book with Bibb County first graders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was Dr. Seuss who once said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that…
City of Perry launches new podcast
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There's a new way to learn about how the City of Perry works. The city started a podcast called "Inside Perry." Tabitha Clark, Senior Communications Manager with…
Wesleyan College welcomes new students
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Wesleyan College is welcoming a new group of students to its campus. The school held its official induction ceremony Friday morning to welcome its new students. The college says…
Houston Hardware celebrates 40th anniversary
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston Hardware and Garden Center is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The store, located at 602 GA Highway 247, opened on July 19, 1982. It was…
Georgia National Fairgrounds hosting consignment sale through Sunday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Tykes, Tots & Teens consignment sale is back at the Georgia National Fairgrounds from August 11-14. Local vendors are selling children's goods from clothes to toys…
Georgia College starts new school year with move-in day
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new round of students moved into Georgia College and participated in the official GCSU move-in day this week. About 1,100 new students…
UPDATE: Car owner contacts investigators after juvenile left in critical condition following shooting
UPDATE (11:34 p.m.) - The owner of the Ford Escort has contacted and spoken with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Investigators are still asking for your help in locating the two males who helped take the juvenile to the hospital.…
City of Forsyth water customers dealing with discolored water
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - City of Forsyth water customers are dealing with discolored water, and the city is working to resolve the issue. A City of Forsyth Facebook post Thursday said the discoloration is due to an increase in manganese…
Front brings storms Friday
As expected it has been another stormy day in Middle Georgia with rain and clouds throughout the day. Overnight, showers and storms will continue with lows dropping into the low 70s. Friday…
Bibb Sheriff's Office provides update on ShotSpotter technology
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is providing an update on the ShotSpotter technology that's been in place since February. The technology helps identify gunfire incidents…
Bibb Schools Superintendent meets with local business leaders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County School District is partnering with the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce to talk to businesses about how to impact students. Superintendent Dr. Dan…
Meet the new director of 'Startup Macon'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heaven Whitby, a Macon native and Northeast High School graduate, is the new director of Startup Macon. It's a new initiative funded by the Knight Foundation…
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin gets stamp of approval for stroke care
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin is getting the stamp of approval on the care it gives to stroke patients. The hospital is designated…
Macon Mental Health Matters 'Pop-Up Gym' events return Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Mental Health Matters "Pop-Up Gym" events return after a month break. The organization typically holds a pop-up event in a Macon recreation center on the second Saturday of the month. The sessions include yoga,…
Animal rescues hosting pet pantry this weekend
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you are in need of items for your furry friend, you're in luck! Island Breeze Animal Rescue in Jeffersonville is hosting…
Dooly County High School and K-8 Academy closed Friday due to water main burst
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two schools in the Dooly County School System will be closed to students, faculty, and staff on Friday, August…
Bleckley County School bus involved in traffic accident Thursday morning
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Bleckley County school bus got in an accident Thursday morning. According to a social media post by Bleckley County Schools, a two-car…
Storm chances climbing ahead of the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The number of scattered storms we will see in the afternoon and evening is climbing ahead of the weekend. Today Much like yesterday we will see plenty…
Reward offered in murder case of two brothers
FITZGERALD, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Fitzgerald Police Department are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction for the homicides of Kevin and Cedric Kind. The Kind Brothers were…
Perry Restaurant Week starts August 12
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry Restaurant Week started August 12. Whether you're going to your favorite lunch spot or wanting to try a restaurant you've never tried, Perry Restaurant Week is…
Jones County Sheriff's Office cracks down on underage drinking
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on businesses selling alcohol to anyone under 21. Lt. Kenny Gleaton says investigators conducted a compliance…
Macon-Bibb adds airport director position
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Airport will soon have a director in charge. Macon-Bibb County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve adding the position to the organizational chart. The position…
Sen. Ossoff making push for better fitting body armor for female military members
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Senator Jon Ossoff is making a push in the senate for better fitting body armor for women in the military.…
Portion of Macon's Anthony Road named for educator
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A portion of Anthony Road will be renamed Robert Louis Scott Boulevard following a vote this week by Macon-Bibb Commissioners. Commissioners approved the renaming of…
Cybersecurity Opportunity Act signed into law
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff's Cyber Security Opportunity Act is now law. According to Senator Ossoff, it expands cybersecurity education in historically black colleges. President Joe Biden signed…
More clouds expected for our Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We will see more cloud cover today than so far this week. Today It was a mostly cloudy morning around Middle Georgia, and most of those…
Scattered storms return Wednesday afternoon
While it was a mostly quiet day weather-wise for Middle Georgia, we saw storms fire up during the evening hours. Storms will continue into the early morning hours Wednesday, with patchy…
Johnson County School District taking new safety measures following Friday shooting incident
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Johnson County School District is taking new safety measures after a man fired shots during a football game Friday, sending…
Project aims to highlight stories of those living with intellectual, developmental disabilities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Treasure Maps: Macon, the newest iteration of The Storytelling Project, returns to Macon this fall. The Storytelling Project was created five…
Pro-Herschel Walker Super PAC gives away grocery vouchers in Jeffersonville
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - A pro-Herschel Walker Super Pac hosted a grocery voucher give away at Piggly Wiggly in Jeffersonville on Tuesday. Customers were given $5o grocery vouchers from the Super PAC, which is known as "34N22." The giveaway occurred as…
Macon-Bibb observing Black Business Month by promoting Black businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb's Office of Small Business Affairs is holding several events this Black Business Month to promote Black-owned businesses. Events will also provide services and…
Macon 'Pet Pantry' hopes to curb pet surrenders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — SOS Rescue hosted a pet pantry Tuesday for people who need help taking care of their furry friends. SOS partners with the Humane Society of the…
New mom shares breastfeeding journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Paige Parker is a new mom to her second child, a 3-week-old baby named Alice. She says she was able to breastfeed her first daughter for nine months, and…
Florida man arrested in Monroe County, stolen vehicle recovered
HIGH FALLS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Florida man faces multiple charges after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle Tuesday afternoon. A Monroe County Sheriff's Office news…
Lockdown lifted for Upson County Schools
UPDATE: Upson County Sheriff Dan Kilgore says the lockdown has been lifted for schools in the county. He says a high school student's parent called to report that their child saw another student with a gun. The schools were placed…
Evening storm chances remain high
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The recent pattern of storms in the evening and nighttime will continue today. Today We again woke up to some patchy fog around Middle Georgia, however we…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 1-5
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 1 and Friday, August 5, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All…
Scattered storms possible Tuesday
We have been seeing scattered storms across Middle Georgia for much of the day today, with a few more possible overnight. Tuesday morning we will be waking up to some patchy fog…
Milledgeville restaurant back open following weekend fire
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Buffington's employees experienced a scary situation early Saturday morning while they were closing down the restaurant. The electrical panel caught fire, and thanks to a quick acting…
Photo booth now available in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You may have noticed a new photo booth on the corner of Second and Poplar Streets in downtown Macon. The booth made its debut on July…
Downtown Macon parking meters undergoing upgrades
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The parking meters in downtown Macon are undergoing some upgrades. You may have seen signs on the meters recently asking you to use the Passport parking…