How to include those with special needs for Easter activities
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Easter is on Sunday, and many usually gather for egg hunts and attend religious services. Bridgette Arno Sparks is an Educational and Behavioral…
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce talks economy in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Chamber of Commerce stopped in Macon Tuesday as part of its economy tour across the state. Like many other states, Georgia's economy…
Central Georgia Technical College forms new partnership
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Central Georgia Technical College has a new partnership that allows students to gain their associate degree while getting on the job training. Interfor, a Perry based…
MGA nursing students help over 500 people in Honduras
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Nursing students at Middle Georgia State University partnered with a local church to help over 500 people in Honduras. During spring break students set up…
19-year-old arrested in Macon during traffic stop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 19 year-old is being charged with several crimes involving drugs and guns after a traffic stop on Monday. According to…
Crash in Bibb County closes lanes on I-75 South near Sardis Church Road
(41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Transportation is reporting a crash on I-75 Southbound that's blocking several lanes. According to GDOT's social media, the crash is situated near Sardis Church Road, and is blocking 2 of 4 left lanes. Beware…
More heat and sun on deck for Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Summertime feels will take over Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today The morning was mild for Middle Georgia following a night of clear skies. We…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 4-8
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 4 and Friday, April…
Houston Avenue Grocery robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place just before 3:00 a.m. at the Houston Avenue Grocery, located at 4315 Houston Avenue. It was…
Warming trend continues Tuesday
After a warm day today, we have a few more warm days on the way before the rain returns to the area. Tomorrow will bring a day of clearing skies and highs…
Discussions to bring Brightmark to Macon-Bibb County end
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Brightmark's planned plastic's recycling facility for Macon-Bibb County is no more. The Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority and Macon-Bibb County have mutually agreed with Brightmark to end…
Mercer University working to increase computer science graduates in rural Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University received a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help teachers learn about computer science. The purpose…
Macon Water Authority dedicates building to civil rights pioneer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority dedicated its Support Services Building in honor of Herbert Dennard. Dennard served on the MWA board for 16 years…
Macon Arts Alliance launches music study
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Downtown Challenge grant is helping Macon Arts Alliance with phase one of a music study that will take a look at Macon's music economy. Macon…
Two teens, two men accused of stealing car in Houston County
The Perry Police Department says it received several complaints of vehicles broken into, and one being stolen in the Perry-Houston County area on April 9…
Motorcycle accident leaves Macon man dead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking into a traffic accident that led to the death of a Macon man Sunday afternoon. According to the release…
Man hospitalized after shooting at Smiley's Flea Market
According to the incident report from BCSO, several witnesses told deputies three males were running through the market with guns around 4 p.m. Investigators say two of them…
UPDATE: Robbery by Snatching at Citgo on Shurling Drive Sunday morning
UPDATE (4/13) : The Bibb County Sheriff's Office now has photos of the suspect in connection to this case. Anyone with information concerning this suspect is…
Armed Robbery at Popeye's on Shurling Drive Saturday night
According to the release from BCSO, around 9:40 p.m., a male entered the restaurant brandishing a firearm, demanding money from the clerk. After getting an undisclosed amount…
Eatonton man drowns in Cedar Creek
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Saturday, an Eatonton man went fishing at Cedar Creek, but never came home. According to a release from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, 58 year-old David Smith…
Warmer weather returns to start the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heat and humidity are returning to the Peach State. Today It was a cool weekend for Middle Georgia, although things did begin to warm…
Magnolia Soap Box Derby comes back to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Magnolia Soap Box Derby is back in Macon this weekend with feats of speed, science and creativity. This year the derby includes 10 high…
Man leads deputies on pursuit through Crisp, Dooly counties
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Florida man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase Friday afternoon. The Crisp County Sheriff's Office says a…
Fort Valley State mourns the loss of Rayfield Wright
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University is mourning the death of alumnus and former football standout Rayfield Wright. Wright's family announced his death Thursday. Wright…
Downtown Macon businesses say movie filming has increased foot traffic this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - "The Color Purple" musical started filming in downtown Macon this week. The filming has led to the closure of some streets…
Historic Macon's Flea Market happening this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you're looking for some antiques or even just a second-hand item for your home, you're in luck! Historic Macon is hosting its semi-annual flea market…
Temple Beth Israel dedicates historical marker
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — German immigrants established Temple Beth Israel in 1859. The building it's in now was built in 1902. According to Lawrence Mink, Immediate Past President for the temple,…
Milledgeville missing man found stabbed to death
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man has been arrested in connection to the stabbing death of a missing person in Milledgeville. According to Brad King with the Baldwin County Sheriff's…
UPDATE: Car pulling camper crashes on I-75, blocking lanes in Peach County
UPDATE: According to reports from the Georgia State Patrol and Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a Ford Expedition pulling a camper on I-75 North near mile marker 151 jackknifed, causing the trailer to overturn, blocking all lanes of travel. There are…
'Trains Blocking Roadway' message boards to be installed in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation has a contract with Lumin8 Transportation Technologies of Newnan, Georgia, to to install dynamic message signs…
BCSO needs your help solving multiple cases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help in a few cases it's investigating. First, deputies are looking for 27-year-old Tyler Bliss. He's wanted in connection to a package theft on Paddington Drive in Lizella on…
Cooler conditions move in for the weekend
Severe storms moved out of the area earlier today, leaving us with dry air and breezy conditions. A secondary front is moving through the area this evening which will…
Historic Vineville home could be torn down
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Catherine Brewer Benson House may soon be torn down. Catherine Brewer Benson was the first woman in the world to receive a bachelor's degree. She…
Bleckley County crews cleaning up after tornado causes destruction
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crews spent Thursday working diligently to clean up the mess caused by Wednesday's storms. According to Matthew Kelley, the Emergency Management Director for Bleckley…
Warner Robins community cleaning up after being hit by EF3 tornado
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The sun was out Thursday morning, but Tuesday afternoon was a different story. Crews in Houston County are still cleaning up…
BBB urges caution when hiring a contractor for storm repairs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is urging the community to be alert for scammers preying on storm victims. In light of…
Man arrested after authorities serve search warrant on Pursley Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 50-year-old man was arrested Thursday after multiple law enforcement agencies served a search warrant on Pursley Street. A news release from the…
Dublin man arrested for murder, child cruelty, assault
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reporting the arrest of a man charged with murder, child cruelty, and aggravated assault from Dublin. According to the…
Woman arrested in connection to Jones County death
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest in connection to a woman found dead outside her home. Deputies arrested 55-year-old Cynthia Foley of Milledgeville on…
Downtown Perry prepares for their annual Dogwood Festival
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 33rd annual Dogwood Festival is taking place this weekend. The festival will host over 100 vendors. CEO and President of the Perry Chamber…
Windy conditions are set to take over in the wake of Wednesday's cold front
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Powerful winds will hang around Middle Georgia the next few days. Today The sun is making a grand return to Middle Georgia today as cloud cover exits to the southeast. We will be seeing a cooling…
Storm damage cleanup continues on Wimbish Road in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crews were out Wednesday repairing power lines and cleaning up damage along Wimbish Road and Willow Creek Drive in Macon. We spoke with residents…
Twiggs County cleans up storm damage while preparing for more storms
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Twiggs County is working to clean up destruction from Tuesday's storms ahead of more expected storms. At least eight homes were destroyed…
Macon-Bibb Commission approves construction of courtrooms in Macon Mall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Commissioners approved Tuesday construction of two courtrooms at the Macon Mall. About $4 million in 2018 SPLOST revenue will be used for…
Jeremy Grissom appointed as Macon Violence Prevention Coordinator
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Violence Prevention Initiative now has a coordinator. Macon-Bibb Commissioners appointed Jeremy Grissom to the role on Tuesday. Grissom will start in the…
Crews respond to Tuesday storm damage in Taylor County
TAYLOR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Taylor County experienced down power lines, trees and destroyed homes after storms came through Tuesday. Taylor County EMA Director David Windham said Wednesday…
Accident on GA 24 leaves one hospitalized
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia State Patrol responded to a single vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer early Wednesday morning that left one severely injured. According to the GSP, around 7:50 a.m., troopers responded to the crash on GA…
Armed Robbery at Telfair Dollar General
MILAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Telfair County Sheriff's Office is looking for the suspect behind an armed robbery that occurred on Monday night at the Milan Dollar General. According to a…
UPDATE: More details released on Monroe County standoff
UPDATE (04/06) -- More details concerning the standoff have been revealed in a release from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The situation began when deputies were sent to 17…
Mayor Lester Miller declares State of Emergency in Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mayor Lester Miller has declared a State of Emergency for Macon-Bibb County in response to Middle Georgia suffering substantial damage due to multiple lines of storms. According to the release from Macon-Bibb, the State of Emergency…