Johnson County deputy, wife charged with contributing to delinquency of a minor
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Johnson County deputy was fired after being arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A Johnson…
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Strong to severe storms are possible around Middle Georgia today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front moving through Middle Georgia today could bring some strong to severe storms with it. Today It was a very warm morning…
Governor Brian Kemp signs 3 agriculture bills into law
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Governor Brian Kemp visited Dickey Farms Wednesday to officially sign House Bill 1150, House Bill 1303, and Senate Bill 396. He says improving Georgia's agriculture…
18 people become U.S. citizens in naturalization ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— 18 people from 14 different countries walked into the Federal Courthouse in Macon on Wednesday, as citizens from countries like South Korea, Ukraine, Venezuela. Later in…
A few strong storms possible Thursday
A cold front is approaching our area this evening moving from west to east from Mississippi and Alabama. Ahead of the front, we will continue to see partly to mostly…
Houston Medical Center helps man battle through Covid coma
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Adam Farber is up and walking after spending 60 days in a Houston County hospital. In November of 2021, Adam Farber was admitted to Houston…
Atrium Health Navicent brings awareness to child abuse
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As a part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Beverly Knight Olsen Children's Hospital planted blue pinwheels. The Blue Pinwheel is a symbol for…
Macon-Bibb welcomes MHIRJ; company expected to create 200+ jobs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb officially welcomed a new business to town on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The MHIRJ Aviation Group unveiled its new facility at…
Macon Volunteer Clinic expands service eligibility to Twiggs County residents
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Twiggs County residents may now be eligible to receive healthcare services at the Macon Volunteer Clinic. The clinic recently announced it's eligibility expansion…
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 Tornado hit North Macon
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado hit parts of North Macon on the afternoon of April 5. Maximum winds of 90 mph were estimated from the damage that was surveyed along a 2…
Propane accident in Putnam County leaves owner of Embry Farms dead
EATONTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A fire in Putnam County left a man dead early Wednesday morning. According to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, firefighters and deputies responded to a call concerning an explosion/fire around 7 a.m. on Old Pheonix Road…
Cloud cover returns Wednesday; rain to hold off until Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover is taking over Georgia Wednesday ahead of a storm system that will arrive early Thursday morning.…
Student found with boxcutter and hammer after threatening local school online
MACON Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Tuesday, FBI agents notified leadership at Macon's Academy for Classical Education that several online threats had been made against ACE and ACE students.…
Staying warm Wednesday
We had another beautiful day in Middle Georgia with sunny skies and highs in the 80s. Overnight we will continue to see our cloud cover increase and our lows stay mainly in the…
Fort Valley Mayor looks back, talks future after 100 days in office
PEACH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It's been 100 days since Jeffery Lundy took office as Mayor of Fort Valley. Mayor Lundy's run started with a court battle questioning his residency. Since…
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…
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…