Perry Police Department wearing pink badges during Breast Cancer Awareness month
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer, which means thousands of women will…
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Macon-Bibb Fire Department educating public about fire safety as Fire Prevention Week begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It's Fire Prevention Week, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department started it with an awards ceremony for its Fire Safety Essay…
UPDATE: Wife turns herself in for the shooting death of her husband
UPDATE (10/12): 33-year-old Lateesha Riddle turned herself in Wednesday afternoon for the shooting death of her husband on October 2. Riddle is charged with murder and aggravated assault.…
3 Indicted in connection to child cruelty at RAFB daycare facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Three people have been indicted for child cruelty in connection to a daycare facility on Robins Air Force Base. According to a…
UPDATE: Suspect behind Dooly shooting in custody
UPDATE: The Vienna Police Department is reporting that after a brief car chase with GSP and Dooly Sheriff's Office Tuesday morning, Collier was apprehended. [field59_video account="WMGT" key="036804b1426bda644e01025d964bcb71ec0434e8" vtitle="Man wanted for…
Voter registration deadline is October 11, early voting begins next week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Election Day is fast approaching, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Georgia voters have until 11:59 p.m. on October 11…
Jamaican jerk fries, brisket biscuits among food choices at 2022 Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Food is one of the Georgia National Fair's main draws. The options range from donuts to steak to ice cream, and, of…
Sea Lion Splash at the fair hopes to educate and entertain
The Sea Lion Splash is back at the Georgia National Fair and is bringing laughs and entertainment along with education about sea lions. The show brought…
Baby Barn continues attracting hundreds at the Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Baby Barn is back for its fourth year at the Georgia National Fair. The excitement or shock of a new calf is what keeps…
Southeastern Reptile Rescue returns to the Georgia National Fair
Owner of Southeastern Reptile Rescue, Jason Clark says that bringing these rescued snakes to the fair is about helping people learn about the reptiles and maybe even…
Eudora Farms showcases unique animals at the GNF
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Eudora Farms is back for its 8th year at the Georgia National Fair. There are a few new animals to see this year. Ones you wouldn't typically…
Academy Sports and Outdoors donates $1,000 to BCSO
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- Academy Sports and Outdoors is doing its part for the 'Night to Unite'. The store gave a $1,000 donation to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, to help…
New Otter Adventure at the fair brings fun and education
Greg and Karen Woody have brought their Otter Adventure show to the Georgia National Fair for the first time this year and they say it brings something unique.…
Mentor's Project holds food, bike giveaway for families
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- It's fall break for students, and the Mentor's Project of Bibb County wanted to give back to those in need. The non-profit organization held a food and…
3 former daycare workers at RAFB face 30 counts of child abuse
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Two former employees and the former director of a daycare facility at Robins Air Force Base, are being charged with child…
Local musician signs producer contract with Drumma Boy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Middle Georgia 13-year-old is now working with two time Grammy Award winning producer, Drumma Boy. Avery Brown, also known as Beats by Avery, just signed a producer contract with Drum Squad Productions on October 1. Avery…
Cloud cover returns to begin Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover and humidity are increasing as a warm front pushes through the Peach State. Today It's a cloudy start around Middle Georgia, but we should see the sun return for most of the region once…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 3-7
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 3 and Friday, October 7, 2022. All scores of 69 and below are shown in red. All scores…
Sex offender arrested in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A man in Monroe County was arrested Monday for not registering as a sex offender. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says it received an email tip that a man…
Rain returns later this week
It has been a beautiful start to the week in Middle Georgia with plenty of sunshine and highs around normal. Tomorrow will be another nice day in the area, but we…
Over 200 vendors attending Georgia National Fair this year
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— People are continuing to head out to the 33rd Georgia National Fair. Aside from the fair food and rides, there's more to see…
BCSO, GSP arrest over 30 in "Operation Street Defender"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office along with Troopers from the Georgia State Patrol, executed “Operation Street Defender” on October 9. The focus of the…
Peach County man arrested for murder, assault
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Peach County Sheriff's Office is reporting an arrest in connection to a weekend murder. According to a booking report, Robert Burnette was arrested early…
WRPD investigating suspicious death
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating what they are calling a "suspicious death". The department says officers responded to the 200 block of Todd Circle Sunday morning…
Vienna mother stalls out on train tracks, charged with DUI and child endangerment after near miss
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Saturday, just before 4 a.m., Vienna Police responded to an incident in which a vehicle had been…
BCSO investigates fatal Bailey Avenue shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that took place Saturday night just before 7 p.m. in the 1400 block of Bailey Avenue. Deputies responded…
Perfect weather on deck for weekend; Georgia National Fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies warm temperatures will stick around all weekend in Middle Georgia. Tonight Entering tonight skies will be mostly clear, however some clouds will fill in after midnight. The added cloud cover will allow for warmer…
UPDATE: Macon man hit, killed attempting to cross Eisenhower Parkway
UPDATE (10/10) : The victim has been identified as 56-year-old Rusty Boone Allen of Macon. UPDATE 11:39 P.M.: A 56-year-old man was hit and killed attempting to cross the road on Friday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office,…
Senator Warnock state tour makes stop in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Senator Raphael Warnock stopped in Macon Friday, as he continues his case for re-election. His 'Working for Georgia' bus tour is meeting with Georgians…
Starbuck Learning Farm returns to Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— There's more to the Georgia National Fair than just food and rides. There's also a lot to see and learn about. One farmer is back to…
Georgia National Fair supporting farmers, Georgia Grown items
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia National Fair is supporting Farmers and Georgia Grown items. That's why the Georgia Grown exhibit is showcasing several vendors from across the state. You…
Dr. MLK Elementary School opens walking pathway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A new walking pathway opened Friday for students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. The path goes from Eastview Avenue to the school. It's…
Bibb Sheriff's Office: 10 arrests made, 12 firearms seized in Operation 'Red Zone'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 10 people were arrested and 12 firearms were seized Wednesday as part of Operation "Red Zone." Two of the firearms were reported stolen, and several narcotics were also seized, according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office…
RAFB Russell Parkway Gate closing for a month
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One of the gates to Robins Air Force Base is undergoing some repairs, and will be closed for a month starting Friday, October 7th. According to RAFB, the Russell Parkway Gate will be closed until…
JONES COUNTY: 3 convicted and sentenced for 2017 murder case
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Thursday, 3 defendants connected to a 2017 home invasion and murder case in Jones County were convicted and sentenced. According to the…
Warner Robins man in hospital after being shot
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Warner Robins man is in the hospital after being shot Thursday. According to a post on the Warner Robins Police Facebook page, officers responded to a report of shots fired at Foxwood Apartment Townhomes on Watson…
Domestic dispute leads to woman hitting officers with her car
FORSYTH, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A man and a woman were arrested after a domestic dispute in Forsyth Thursday. According to a post on the Forsyth Police Department's Facebook page, Officers responded to Union Hill Apartments after a call about a domestic dispute…
Bibb County School District increases graduation rate to all-time high of 80.98%
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District's high school graduation rate increased to 80.98% in 2022, up from 76.1% in 2020 and…
Friday brings a warm end to the week
We are finishing out a nice week with a warm day on Friday and plenty of sunshine. Highs will be warming into the mid and upper 80s by…
Georgia National Fair showcasing 13 new rides, safety measures
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — There are more than 60 rides to enjoy at the Georgia National Fair this year. The fair opened Thursday. For the past 33 years,…
Gates open at 33rd Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The annual Georgia National Fair is back in Perry for its 33rd year. The fair held its opening ceremony inside the Reeves Building Thursday. Several people…
Laurens County works to find solutions for stray animals
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Many counties deal with stray animals, and Laurens County is no different. County Administrator, Bryan Rogers, says they're attempting to shrink the numbers through…
Atrium Health Navicent hosts annual mammogram marathon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent hosted its annual Mammogram Marathon on Thursday. The event is designed to help spread awareness of breast cancer, and encourage women to…
Gallery West shows the 'Art of Dr. Seuss'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you're a fan of Dr. Seuss, get excited! Beginning Friday, you could have the chance to own some of his famous artwork. 'The Art…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating shots fired near Pierce Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is reporting an incident of shots fired near the interstate in the Pierce Avenue area. According to an operator with BCSO, multiple calls came into the sheriff's office around 10:30 a.m.…
Fantastic weather on deck for Thursday; opening of Georgia National Fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies will stick with Middle Georgia Thursday afternoon as the Georgia National Fair kicks off. Today Sunny conditions will stick around Middle…
Sunny and warm weather returns Thursday
Dry weather has been the trend for the week here in Middle Georgia and it will be sticking around for much of the week. High pressure Thursday will continue to keep skies clear and allow highs to warm into the…
City of Perry prepares for crowds ahead of Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The 33rd Georgia National Fair opens it's gates Thursday October 6th. The City of Perry is preparing to welcome visitors near and far.…
Macon Fire Department partners with Atlanta Gas Light to host emergency preparedness drill
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-- Atlanta Gas Light has partnered with the Macon Fire Department to prepare for company response and damaged gas line underground. Atlanta…
Oglethorpe Power donates land for new Monroe County fire station
SMARR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Oglethorpe Power donated land to Monroe County so they could build a new fire station in place of the one that burned down last year.…