Macon-Bibb Solid Waste providing drop-off location for old trash carts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Solid Waste Department and Waste Management are providing Macon-Bibb County residents an extra way to return their old trash and recycling…
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Cloud cover to return Thursday night ahead of rain chances Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will replace sunshine late Thursday evening ahead of the formation of a new system on Friday. Today Similar to yesterday the…
Cooler, sunny weather Thursday
We had another nice day in Middle Georgia, but we are going to start seeing some big changes in the forecast for the end of the week. High pressure will continue to keep us clear overnight tonight and into Thursday…
Centerville church expands food pantry to feed community
CENTERVILLE, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)-- Centerville United Methodist Church started their food pantry in a small 10x12 closet during the summer of 2020. After seeing the demand from the community,…
23rd annual "College Film Series" starts in Macon this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 23rd Annual College Film Series begins this week. The theme of this year's film series is "Revenge." Mercer, Middle Georgia State and Wesleyan College are collaborating to…
Peach County Schools hosting job fair this weekend
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Peach County School District is holding its first ever job fair this weekend. Full-time, part-time and substitute teacher positions are open, as well…
Macon-Bibb's Family Justice Center officially has a name
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — "One Safe Place Macon" might just be an idea right now, but by next year, county officials hope it will be a fully operational…
Piedmont Macon explains changed mask policy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon and Piedmont Macon North recently updated their mask policy. Visitors and patients can no longer wear cloth masks at either hospital. Instead, they must…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigates Burlington Clothing Store theft; suspect unidentified
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a male suspect wanted in connection to a theft at Burlington Clothing Store earlier in January. According to the BCSO, the incident was reported to deputies on January…
Ingram-Pye Elementary school taking part in a Virtual Vision Board day
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— From a young age we all learn to set goals. Well, students at Ingram-Pye Elementary school are doing just that. But they're putting…
Rock N' Roll Sushi makes its way to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon's first-ever Rock 'N' Roll Sushi is scheduled to open sometime in March or April. Rock 'n' Roll sushi is not like any other sushi restaurant. According to owner Alisa Prussia, with its fun and upbeat…
UPDATE:Human remains found in woods off Grant Avenue in Macon confirmed to be remains of missing man
UPDATE: Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones confirms that the body found is, in fact, that of missing man James Dumas based off…
Fort Valley appoints interim director of public safety
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Roy C. Thompson, III is taking over as the interim director of public safety for the city of Fort Valley. Thompson has worked in law enforcement and with the military for most of his career. He's…
Crawford County Schools to go with remote learning Thursday and Friday
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Students in Crawford County Schools will transition to remote learning for Thursday and Friday. The school district says they have several…
Baldwin couple's boat takes on water while fishing in Lake Sinclair, Authorities still searching for one
UPDATE: The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has provided additional information concerning this incident. According to the DNR, the couple on the boat was a husband and wife, and…
Pleasant conditions return for Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunshine and average highs are back after a day of clouds and showers. Today Wednesday began with clear skies and chilly temperatures, however nowhere in Middle…
The Table at First Christian Church opens warming shelter
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Opening a shelter for homeless people is something leaders at The Table at First Christian Church in Warner Robins have always wanted to…
Washington County deputies, Sandersville PD looking for 3 after police chase
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Multiple law enforcement agencies are looking for three suspects who they say ran off after a police chase ended in a…
Man arrested in connection to body found along Highway 96 in Twiggs Co.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest in connection to a body found along Highway 96 West. Authorities…
Ribbon cutting held in anticipation of Hotel 45 opening soon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- People gathered in downtown Macon Tuesday, to celebrate a project that has taken the city nearly a decade to complete. Hotel 45 has…
COVID-19 vaccine: One year later
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It's been about one year since the COVID-19 vaccine was released. In that time, people have seen three variants of COVID, and booster shots are recommend. The vaccine…
Macon Department of Juvenile Justice receives accreditation
MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon's Department of Juvenile Justice received accreditation from the American Correctional Association. In November of 2021, the ACA conducted an audit of the Macon Youth Development…
Sunny and breezy weather returns Wednesday
A cold front is moving through Middle Georgia this evening, helping to clear out our clouds and bringing cool temps to the area tomorrow morning. High pressure will be settling…
Twiggs County man dies in space heater fire
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man was killed in a fire on Home House Drive in Drive Branch this past…
5 arrested on gun, drug charges after search warrant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes and Gang Unit Investigators, along with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, made several arrests after guns and drugs were…
Piedmont Hospitals in Macon to require medical masks for staff, visitors, and patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Cloth masks aren't enough to be allowed into two Macon hospitals anymore. Now, you'll need to have surgical masks, KN95…
GBI charges mom with murder, remains found in Crisp Co.
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A missing person investigation is now a murder investigation. Police in Vienna asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to help locate 4-year old…
UPDATE: Missing Monroe County teen found, reported safe
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office reports they have located missing 17-year-old Jorja Ethridge. According to an emailed update, the teen is safe and unharmed. Ethridge…
David Perdue tests positive for COVID-19
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue has tested positive for COVID-19. Campaign spokesperson Jenni Sweat says Perdue recorded a positive result on Monday during routine COVID-19 testing. Sweat says the former U.S. senator is vaccinated and boosted…
Cloudy skies and showers stick around Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Clouds and rain have moved into much of Georgia thanks to a system in the gulf. Today It was a much warmer start around…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 17-21
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 17 and Friday, January 21, 2022. All scores of 75 and below are shown in red. All…
Monroe County Sheriff shares updated photos of missing teen
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff's Office released updated pictures of missing teen, Jorja Ethridge from the night she went missing. According to the Monroe County…
Jones County Sheriff's Deputy survives shooting thanks to his bullet proof vest
GRAY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— A Jones County Deputy is recovering after he was shot during a traffic stop. Sheriff Butch Reece says the incident happened early Sunday…
Bibb County School District to offer hybrid scheduling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-At the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, High School students in Bibb County will have the option to enroll in a hybrid schedule. It means…
Montezuma responds to the passing of Mayor Larry Smith
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- There is a new Mayor in Montezuma after Mayor Larry Smith passed away recently. According to city officials, Mayor Smith died of a heart…
Dodge County Sheriff, residents express frustrations with animal issues
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Residents and the Sheriff of Dodge County are fed up after a weekend full of issues involving stray animals. On Saturday, residents complained about a…
Showers possible Tuesday, staying cool this week
By tomorrow an area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico will help to bring in some moisture to the area. Depending on the exact location of…
4 Year-old from Vienna goes missing, hasn't been seen in months
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 4 year-old child is missing from Vienna, Georgia, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations is looking for him. According to…
Niko Moon is announced as Cherry Blossom Festival's third headliner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Cherry Blossom Festival Organizers have announced their third major headliner for the 40th Cherry Blossom Festival-- RCA Nashville breakthrough artist, Niko…
Man breaks into Cashman's Pub by kicking in glass doors, wanted by Bibb County Sheriff's Office
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man broke into Cashman's Pub on Cherry Street in the early hours of Sunday, but …
Cool and sunny conditions hang around to begin the new week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunshine will continue to stick around after a chilly but sunny weekend. Today It was a clear and cold morning around Middle Georgia…
Montezuma Mayor dies
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The mayor of Montezuma, Mr. Larry Smith died Friday at age 68, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services are planned for 3:00 Wednesday, January 26, from the graveside at Smith Cemetery, 598 Brock Road, Arabi, GA.…
Bulletproof vest saves Jones Co. Deputy's life
According to a post on the Jones County Sheriff's Facebook page by Sheriff Butch Reese, Deputy John Kile was on a traffic stop on Highway 11 between Wayside and…
Monroe County teenager missing
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenager. Jorja Ethridge went missing around the Rivoli Rd area just after midnight Sunday…
Friendly Gus robbed at gunpoint
Two men with guns came into the Friendly Gus located at 4845 Ocmulgee East Boulevard. After getting money from the clerk the men fled in a silver Nissan Versa. One of…
Pansy Avenue shooting claims the life of 47year old
47-year-old Kena Jermaine Marshall was wounded by gun fire he was transported to Atrium Health Navicent by ambulance where he later died of his injuries. No one…
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections going through transition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Jeanetta Watson officially moved on from her job as Macon-Bibb County's Election Supervisor. Her resignation letter says the overwhelming stress of the job took a toll…
Bibb Board of Education approves greenhouse for Heard Elementary
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Heard Elementary will soon be home to a greenhouse. Bibb County school board members approved the construction Thursday night. The addition will continue to let…
Macon law firm vandalized three times in six months
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon law firm is cleaning up after a local attorney says his building was vandalized for a third time within six months. Daryl Von Yokely's…
Organizations need help as temperatures drop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Parts of Middle Georgia are under a wither weather advisory beginning Friday night. As temperatures drop, several places are working to keep people out of the…