MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 30-year-old man drowned in the Ocmulgee River near Amerson River Park Sunday night. That's according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones, who identified the victim as 30-year-old Larry Rainey. Jones says Rainey's body was pulled from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 2-year-old is dead following a water rescue Sunday at Lake Tobesofkee. It happened just after 1:30 p.m. near the beach swimming area of Claystone Park, according to a witness, who said she saw first responders…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 32-year-old man died Friday night after being shot by his sister. That's according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, which said Dontarrius Durell Holloway was found dead in the doorway of his home…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you've ever opened a business you know just how hard it can be. Javarious Knight is the owner of Plus Shirt, where "you dream it and…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today is the first day of summer and highs are likely to eclipse 100 degrees in many Middle Georgia locations.…
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: 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Just like food products and medicine, your disposable masks purchased during the pandemic have an…
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…
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, 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…
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…