Museum of Aviation honors World War II Veteran
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation honored the late World War II veteran Lieutenant Colonel Crawford Hicks with a ceremony on Thursday. The event happened in…
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NBA players visit students in Macon
(41NBC/WMGT) — Two former basketball players visited Northeast High School on Thursday, to encourage student athletes. Retired NBA player Mike "Stinger" Glenn and former Georgia State…
Scattered storms return for the weekend
We have enjoyed some very warm days in Middle Georgia this week, but a slight cool down is on the way for the weekend. Partly cloudy skies will be hanging…
Georgia's senior congressman facing toughest race since 2010
Georgia's senior congressman is facing his toughest challenge from Republicans in more than a decade. Rep. Sanford Bishop has represented southwest Georgia's 2nd Congressional District for three decades. Now he's the battleground state's only Democratic and Black House member outside…
Ryan Duke found not guilty of Grinstead murder
OCILLA, Ga. (AP) — A jury has found a man accused of killing a popular high school teacher who vanished from her rural Georgia hometown in 2005 not guilty of murder. Ryan Duke had told investigators he killed Tara Grinstead…
Rain chances increasing into the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scattered storm activity will become increasingly likely this weekend and into next week. Today We will see plenty of sunshine again this afternoon as well as…
Staying hot Friday
It was another hot day in Middle Georgia, with the addition of more humidity as well. This led to heat index values of 100 in some spots today, with highs in the mid…
Red Carpet Inn responds to Macon-Bibb County's lawsuit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The manager of the Red Carpet Inn on Riverside Drive says she was shocked when she heard Macon-Bibb County was planning to file a lawsuit…
Atrium Health Navicent observes National Stop the Bleed Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Atrium Health Navicent joined many others across the country Thursday by observing National Stop the Bleed Day. The hospital hosted 'Stop the Bleed' educational…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department breaks ground on new training facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Fire Department broke ground on its newest training facility on Thursday. The department held its last burn at the old facility…
Macon Pops will celebrate 10 years in style
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Pops is ringing in its 10th year in style with a Macon legend! On September 17, Macon Pops will host a gala with special guest…
Arrest made for shooting at the M&M Grocery Store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office made an arrest in connection to an aggravated assault incident that happened in the early hours of Thursday just…
Hottest afternoon of the week on deck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will soar into the upper 90s as they reach their peak for the week this afternoon. Today Heat will be abundant as we…
Record heat possible Thursday
Middle Georgia saw some summer heat today, with highs in the mid 90s across the area. Tomorrow we are going to crank the heat even higher with temps warming to the upper…
Herschel Walker visits Macon, makes case for run at U.S. Senate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It's no doubt that Herschel Walker's reputation precedes him. Many people who attended the former football star's campaign rally at the Georgia…
Coca-Cola United, CGTC hold CDL hiring fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coca-Cola United partnered with Central Georgia Technical College to hold a commercial driver's license (CDL) hiring fair Wednesday. Coca-Cola United is the bottling company that helps…
Cox Communications holds 30th annual Student Hero ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cox Communications held its annual Student Hero ceremony at the Tubman Museum Wednesday. The Cox Hero Award recognizes students who have overcome obstacles in their…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center promotes healthy living with annual 'VA2K Walk and Roll' event
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — What started as a way to get veterans up and moving has now grown into a collaboration…
Atrium Health Navicent honors trauma survivors with special moment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — May marks National Trauma Awareness Month, and Atrium Health Navicent took the opportunity to honor two trauma survivors Wednesday. First responders and healthcare…
Bus manufacturer Blue Bird, lays off 115 at Fort Valley plant
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Blue Bird Corporation, the school bus manufacturer in Fort Valley, recently laid off more than 100 people. In statement sent to 41NBC,…
Macon-Bibb FY2023 budget sees increases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller officially released his Fiscal Year 2023 budget. It's no surprise public safety is one of the man items, along with economic…
Macon-Bibb Elections Supervisor search continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The search for a new Elections Supervisor continues following Macon-Bibb County Commissioners deciding not to approve the Board of Elections recommendation. The Board of Elections named Canetra Ford,…
UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff's Office identifies teen who drowned Tuesday
UPDATE (5/18) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified those pulled from the Ocmulgee River Tuesday as 17-year-old Betty Gisselle Rivera, 28-year-old Alex Mendoza and…
Wednesday starts our warm up in Middle Georgia
It was another nice day in Middle Georgia, but a string of hot days is on the way through the rest of the week. Sunshine will be plentiful…
Recognizing the signs of a stroke, the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S.
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. At Atrium Health Navicent, doctors are…
MGA working to fill aviation positions thanks to $5 million in state funding
EASTMAN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The need for pilots is growing, and Middle Georgia State University is hoping to fill that growing demand. The university…
Piedmont Macon acquires new urgent care facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Piedmont Macon cut the ribbon on a new partnership after it acquired Village Medical Associates in February. Village Medical focuses on emergency response, and Piedmont…
Middle Georgia Meals on Wheels receives government funding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Governor Brian Kemp awarded $1.4 million to Middle Georgia Meals on Wheels. The funding comes as part of $45 million in grants given to…
Sandersville man arrested for murder of Appling County woman
BAXLEY, Georgia (41NBC) -- A Sandersville man has been arrested and charged for the murder of an Appling County woman. According to a release from the Georgia…
Man arrested in connection to shots fired at Perry block party
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man has been arrested after pulling out a gun and shooting at several people at a block party in the…
Lieutenant governor candidate Burt Jones hasn't disclosed flights
ATLANTA (AP) — A Republican candidate for Georgia lieutenant governor has acknowledged he has been flying to campaign events on his family’s private plane. However, state Sen. Burt Jones hasn't disclosed any donations or expenses related to the flights in…
Slightly cooler conditions today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures are slightly cooler and the air is drier following yesterday's weak cold front. Today Sunny skies will dominate the afternoon around Middle…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 9-13
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 9 and Friday, May…
Man found dead near intersection of Ibex, Chappell Streets in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was found dead Monday night. It happened near the intersection of…
Man in critical condition after wrong-way crash on I-16
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accident on I-16 near the Spring Street exit ramp in Macon. It happened Monday just before…
First Assistant U.S. Attorney named for the Middle District of Georgia
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Middle District of Georgia made an historic announcement on Monday. Shanelle Booker has been named as the Acting First Assistant U.S. Attorney…
Hot, dry week ahead for Middle Georgia
We started the week off with a hot and humid day in the area as highs warmed to 93° this afternoon. A cold front is slowly moving through…
Early voting sees increase from 2018
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — According to the Georgia Secretary of State's office, early voting for the primaries is up 217% from this time in 2018. It's no different for some…
Georgia Lions Club donates blankets to Veterans
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Lions Club donated blankets to the veteran residents at the Carl Vinson VA. The non-profit service organization, donated over 600 handmade blankets to the…
Pediatricians speak on baby formula shortage and its impact in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Baby Formula Shortage is impacting families across middle Georgia. Local Pediatricians are sharing tips on how to cope with the shortage.…
Governor Kemp announces $415 Million in awards to help those negatively impacted by COVID
(41NBC/WMGT) -- Monday, Governor Kemp announced that over $415 million has been awarded to hardworking Georgians, Georgia non-profits, government organizations, and businesses in response to economic harms caused by COVID-19. Kemp says this money is going to help in the…
UPDATE: Man shot and killed in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Fort Valley man was shot and killed Friday. According to a press release it happened just after 9 p.m. in the 1100…
Weak cold front to bring brief delay to major heatwave
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front passing through Georgia today will delay highs in the mid and upper 90s by a day or…
Man shot near Southwest High School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault that took place in the parking lot, near the Southwest High School’s track & field area The incident occurred Friday evening and was called into the…
Man shot and killed on Harold Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that occurred in the 700 block of Harold Street. The incident was called into the Macon-Bibb…
Several UGA football stars signing autographs in Macon Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several University of Georgia football players will sign autographs during an event Saturday at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. That's according to a post shared on the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame's Facebook page. The…
Warming this weekend with scattered showers Sunday
Showers and storms popped up across Middle Georgia this afternoon, keeping temps in the 70s and low 80s. Rain is moving out tonight, but most of us will likely see some patchy fog to start our Saturday. This fog should…
Chinese ambassador visits Wesleyan College to recognize president
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT - Chinese Ambassador Qin Gang presented Wesleyan College President Vivia Fowler a certificate of appreciation for her work in education. Fowler is stepping away from her position at the end of the school year. She said having…
Macon elementary school hosts 'Senior Walk' for past students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — High school seniors in Bibb County took a trip down memory lane on Friday. Heard Elementary School hosted its annual 'Senior Walk." Students…