Work Program provides special needs students with work experience
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nicholas Haynes, a special needs student at Central High School, committed to Project Search on Friday. Project Search is a program made for…
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Twiggs school employees receive pay raise, candy for 'appreciation week'
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twiggs County Public Schools got an early start on Teacher Appreciation Week. On Friday, April 29th, the Twiggs County School Board members visited classrooms and passed out Payday candy bars to teachers. This was ahead of…
Macon-Bibb Clerk of Commission Janice Ross receives state honor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb’s Clerk of Commission Janice Ross is the 2022 Clerk of the Year for the state of Georgia. The Georgia County Clerks Association (GCCA) and ACCG, Georgia’s County Association, announced the honor on Friday, April 29th,…
Nearly 100 dogs rescued following investigation into animal fighting
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nearly 100 dogs were rescued after an investigation into animal fighting in three Georgia counties. According to a news release posted by the…
All modes of severe weather possible this afternoon in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A couple rounds of severe weather are likely in Middle Georgia this afternoon/evening ahead of a cold front. Today Summary…
Wendy's on Gray Highway robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deputies are looking for a robbery suspect that jumped through the drive thru window of a local Wendy's. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s…
Macon-Bibb County files lawsuit against hotel due to public nuisance
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County filed a lawsuit in Superior Court Wednesday against the owners and management of the Bridgeview Inn and Suites on Harrison…
Houston County Schools hosts first Mental Health Summit
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Children and teens seem to be dealing with more mental health challenges than ever before. Tangela Brice, the Project AWARE coordinator with Houston County…
Flint Energies provides grant for new mural in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A middle Georgia city is getting another Instagram worthy mural this summer. Fort Valley won a grant from Flint Energies as part…
National Day of Prayer ceremony held in Macon-Bibb
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Communities across middle Georgia took a moment Thursday to observe a day of prayer. A ceremony took place at noon at Macon's Rosa Parks Square. Multiple…
Georgia Academy for the Blind students receive 3d touch yearbook from Mercer students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Engineering students from Mercer University presented the graduating class of the Georgia Academy for the Blind with a gift they'll…
Warner Robins holds National Day of Prayer service
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins held its 31st annual National Day of Prayer at City Hall Thursday. Pastors from several churches gathered to lead prayers for…
Wayne Johnson announces campaign for Georgia's 2nd Congressional District
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican Wayne Johnson is running for Georgia's Second Congressional District seat. He spent Thursday afternoon meeting with supporters in Macon. Johnson says he was born raised and raised in the 2nd district and served time in…
Severe storms possible Friday
After another hot but beautiful day in Middle Georgia we will finally be seeing an end to the heat. Unfortunately that comes with a chance for severe storms in the area for Friday afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center currently has…
Update: Naked man attacks woman cutting grass in Lizella
UPDATE (9:10 P.M.): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in Lizella on Thursday. The sheriff's office says deputies responded to a man assaulting a…
Two suspects wanted for armed robbery of Central Georgia Regional Credit Union on Ingleside Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities are searching for the two men who held a teller at gunpoint and robbed the Central Georgia…
Community response to Brightmark no longer coming to Macon-Bibb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Talks have come to a halt concerning Brightmark's Plastics Recycling facility coming to Macon-Bibb. The community of Macon-Bibb and many others spoke up when…
Thursday to be the hottest of the week; severe weather possible Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push towards the mid 90s today and a cold front could bring some severe weather tomorrow…
Student injured in shooting at FVSU
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University’s Police Department is investigating an on-campus shooting that left one student injured. According to a release from FVSU, Campus Police responded to…
Reboot celebrates May the Fourth with Star Wars Trivia night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — May the Fourth be with you! Wednesday was the unofficial holiday known as Star Wars day. Reboot in downtown Macon, celebrated the day with a Star Wars Trivia night.…
Puzzle Pieces Intervention Center creates "adulting classes"
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Being an adult, or "adulting" if you will, can be tough for anyone, and transitioning to adult life can be much harder if you're…
Bibb Sheriff's Office investigating attempted armed robbery at east Macon dollar store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery at an east Macon dollar store Wednesday. It happened just…
Deputies looking for man, vehicle involved in hit-and-run
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff's Office need your help in solving a case. The Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to the scene of a hit-and-run…
Staying hot Thursday with scattered storms
It is really starting to feel like summer in Middle Georgia with two straight 90° days. We will keep the warm conditions overnight as lows fall into the mid 60s…
Over 60 pounds of marijuana recovered during traffic stop
CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—A traffic stop leads to a drug arrest in Crisp County on Tuesday. The Crisp County Sheriff's Office says a deputy pulled over a California…
Community groups show appreciation to Bibb County teachers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and several organizations showed their appreciation to Bibb County teachers on Wednesday. Fathers Among Men, District 32, and Adjust Your Vision served…
Man sentenced to 10 years for trafficking semi-automatic rifles
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon man convicted for his role in trafficking semi-automatic rifles was sentenced on Tuesday, after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a…
Acres & Oak Kitchen selected as 'Small Business Rock Star'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A middle Georgia small business was selected as a 'Small Business Rock Star.' The Georgia Department of Economic Development selected 'Acres…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department prepares for new fire training facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It was a bittersweet moment for the Macon-Bibb Fire Department on Wednesday. The fire department lit its last fire at its…
One act of kindness becomes nationwide challenge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rodney Smith's life changed after he decided one day to get out out of his car to help an elderly man mow his lawn. Smith…
Congressman Sanford Bishop presents checks in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Congressman Sanford Bishop spent Wednesday in Middle Georgia with big checks in hand. He presented Central Georgia Technical College with a check for $11.4 million.…
Man arrested for drugs and guns while out on bond for similar charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 22 year-old has been arrested in connection to guns and drugs being found in the 700 block of Tidewater…
The heatwave continues for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another day with highs in the 90s awaits Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today There will be plenty of sunshine around Middle Georgia again this afternoon…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office looking for man, woman in BP robbery
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — On Tuesday afternoon, Monroe County deputies were dispatched to the BP on Rumble road in reference to a theft. Investigators say camera…
Georgia Secretary of State says people came out in record numbers on first day of early voting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Early voting started Monday, and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says people came out in record numbers on the first day. Nearly 30,000 Georgians cast…
Staying hot with scattered storms Wednesday
It was a hot day in Middle Georgia, with Macon finally hitting the 90° mark this afternoon for the first time in 2022. We will be seeing a chance for…
Herschel Walker makes campaign stop in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Herschel Walker made a stop in Milledgeville on Tuesday. Walker was born and raised in Wrightsville, about 45 miles…
Ocmulgee National and Historical Park honoring Native American history
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - John Brown and Pedro Zepeda will build a 13-foot canoe for the Ocmulgee National and Historical Park Visitors Center. Brown, who is part…
Houston County Schools getting head start in recruiting teachers
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Like many school districts, the Houston County School District has a shortage of teachers. Leaders are hoping to fill those positions with former…
Middle Georgia professor, lawmaker react to leaked Supreme Court document
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )— The unprecedented leak of a draft to strike down federal protections of abortion rights by the Supreme Court is on the forefront on many…
Warner Robins Police Department investigating after teen shot in the face
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating after a teenager was shot in the face Tuesday afternoon. Officers say they responded…
Man charged in connection to January murder on Columbus Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man has been charged in connection to the death of a man who was fatally shot in January of 2022. According to…
Another hot afternoon with isolated storms awaits Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Most of Middle Georgia will see highs of at least 90 degrees this afternoon. Today The heat continues for the Peach State, especially the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 25-29
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 25 and Friday, April 29,…
CVS on Gray Hwy robbed at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just after 2:00 a.m. Tuesday at the CVS, located at 1271 Gray…
Eurie Martin's family hosts vigil on 63rd birthday
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A lot can happen in five years. For Eurie Martin's family, a lot hasn't happened to get justice for his untimely death. On what would have…
Naomi Judd's death offers reminder of need for mental health awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Country music star Naomi Judd died on Saturday, one day ahead of the start of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month.…
Macon-Bibb Health Department to hold Community Vision Clinic Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Health Department, along with the Prevent Blindness Association of America, is hosting a vision clinic on Tuesday, May 3. Dr. Stephen Summerow…
Heat continues this week along with scattered storms
It was a hot day in Middle Georgia with a few pop up storms that fired up this evening. Most of the storms are moving out and weakening…
Forsyth hosting second 'Taco Week'
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Forsyth-Monroe Chamber of Commerce is holding the second annual Taco Week this week. The event was started as a way to fight back against the impact of…