House of God church in Macon burns down over the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The House of God Church in Macon caught fire Friday night, and burned into the morning. According to Macon-Bibb Fire Chief…
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USDA cites Fort Valley State University for falsifying records to bring stray cats into research facility
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cited Fort Valley State University again, this time it's for falsifying records. An inspection report from the USDA in January shows that the Department of Veterinary Science misrepresented how…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 14-18
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 14 and Friday, March 18,…
I-75 north, southbound lanes to close in south Macon for maintenance
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Construction crews will close two southbound lanes of Interstate 75 at exits 149 (GA SR 49) and 153 (Sardis Church Rd. ) overnight on Tuesday, March 22. The closure will begin at 7 p.m. until 3:30…
Staying warm Tuesday, strong storms possible Wednesday
Sunshine made for a nice Monday across Middle Georgia as we warmed into the mid and upper 70s, but changes are on the way for the week. We are…
Health concern in Taylor County leads to investigation
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The West Central Health District is investigating a possible Tuberculosis outbreak, after a Reynolds City Council member reported a case on Friday. The exact…
Big crowds show up for first weekend of Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 40th Cherry Blossom Festival is underway, and festival organizers say they are amazed at the turnout so far. Festival planners…
Monroe County Board of Commissioners approves recruitment bonuses for first responders
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Departments of Public Safety across Georgia are facing staffing shortages, and it's no different for Monroe County. The Monroe County Board…
Tickets for "The Temptations" and "The Four Tops" at the Macon City Auditorium presale to begin
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Presale tickets for performances by "The Temptations" and "The Four Tops" at the Macon City Auditorium will be available for purchase this week. According to a release from the Macon Centreplex -- the concert takes place…
The very first Milledgeville Burger Week is on its way
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville will be getting its very own Burger Week for the first time this April. According to the Milledgeville Main Street and…
Macon Holiday Inn robbed, clerk sprayed with pepper spray
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Holiday Inn at 240 North Macon Street was robbed Sunday night, around 11:28 p.m. According to a release from the Bibb County…
Teen charged with assault after shooting 13 year-old brother
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An 18 year-old has been charged with aggravated assault after shooting his brother with a pistol. According to a release from the Warner…
Sunshine continues into Monday; clouds to return overnight.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The pleasant weather from the weekend is carrying into the start of the new week. Today The cold mornings returned to…
A few storms Saturday, dry Sunday
After a rainy day here in Middle Georgia we are getting a break from the storms for most of our evening. Overnight a cold front will be moving through most of the area, stalling around a line from Dublin to…
Macon's Heritage Elementary hosts career day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heritage Elementary School held a "Careers on Wheels" event on Friday. The elementary school brought in people from different career fields to show students what they do.…
40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins with wet start
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — The 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival began Friday. Gates were scheduled to open at 11:30 a.m. at Carolyn Crayton Park, but…
Cherry Blossom Festival introduces new safety measures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Cherry Blossom Festival has introduced a clear bag policy this year. Festival organizers say anyone without a clear bag will be turned away and…
Pink Pancake Breakfast set for Saturday as Cherry Blossom Festival begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The annual Pink Pancake Breakfast will take place at Luther Williams Field in Macon on Saturday. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department hosts…
Family Aviation Day to be held at the Museum of Aviation on Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Museum of Aviation is inviting the public to a Family Aviation Day for a day of fun, learning, and new experiences. A release from the Museum of Aviation Foundation says the event runs from…
Twiggs County Public Schools to dismiss students and staff early due to weather concerns
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Twiggs County Students and staff will be going home early today. According to a release from the Twiggs County School District, students and staff will be dismissed from school early due to the National Weather Advisory's…
UPDATE: First day of Cherry Blossom Festival closed due to weather
UPDATE: According to the head of the Cherry Blossom Festival, Carolyn Crayton Park will be closed on March 18th due to weather damage. Friday was supposed to be the first day of the festival, but inclement weather has shifted that…
Strong to severe storms possible this afternoon; slight chance tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front will bring very heavy rain and a chance for severe storms to Middle Georgia…
Severe storms possible for the end of the week
It has been a beautiful day in Middle Georgia, which is a nice break considering the severe storms we had Wednesday. Another storm system will approach from…
Warner Robins celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a bash
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Still Life Cocktail Club hosted a St. Patrick's Day Bash Thursday. It featured live entertainment, food trucks, inflatables, an art gallery and…
Perry's Food Truck Friday returns for 2022 season
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Festival isn't the only thing making a return Friday. Perry's Food Truck Friday is back, too. After Covid canceled several events…
New businesses in downtown Macon preparing for first Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival starts on Friday, and businesses are preparing for the big event that brings more than…
After School Program introduces Middle Georgia students to STEM
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Starbase 2.0 is a Department of Defense After School mentoring club that focuses on hands-on, mind-on activities in STEM. Through virtual chats,…
Downtown Macon mural gets repaired after recent vandalism
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The artist who painted the Spirit of Macon mural at the Macon Transit Authority is now working to restore it after someone vandalized it earlier this month.…
Society Garden hosts St. Patrick's Day Celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Society Garden offered Irish foods Thursday including bangers and mash, reubens and green beverages. Due to Covid, the last two years have been difficult…
BCSO Looking for porch pirate who stole from Cold Creek Parkway area
(41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is currently asking for the public's help in finding a person in connection with some stolen packages…
MTA offers 41 days of free bus rides
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon Transit Authority is letting riders aboard the bus for free for 41 days. According to a release from MTA, From Monday, March 21st…
Sandersville House Fire leaves family displaced
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Sandersville Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Thursday, in which nobody was injured. According to a social media post from the Sandersville Fire…
Sunshine is back for St. Patrick's Day; more severe storms possible tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Clearer conditions have returned to Middle Georgia following the passing of a storm system. Today It…
BCSO needs your help identify suspects in two theft cases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help in a couple of recent theft cases. First, investigators say this person in the picture…
Monroe County deputy, K9 injured following high-speed chase, crash on I-75
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in custody and a Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputy and K-9 deputy "Gustav" are recovering after a high-speed…
Bibb deputies looking for person of interest in downtown mural vandalism case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it has a person of interest in connection to the vandalism of a mural…
Peach County Sheriff reacts to verdict in Anitra Gunn Case
FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Peach County law enforcement is responding to the guilty verdict in the Demarcus Little murder trial. A jury found Little guilty of killing…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating Cherry Avenue shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened early Tuesday morning. The incident happened on Cherry Avenue near Brentwood Avenue. Deputies say…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center discusses report from Department of Veterans Affairs
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a report on several VA hospitals across Georgia. The Carl Vinson VA…
Macon-Bibb County opens revitalized Robert Train building
MACON, Georgia (41NBC)- Macon-Bibb County along with Bibb County Cooperative Extension opened the revitalized Robert Train building Wednesday. Just outside the Bealls Hill neighborhood, the building will host 4-H…
Ocmulgee National Park receives grant to raise awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative received a grant to raise awareness for the Ocmulgee National Historical Park. The Knight Foundation awarded the $200,000…
Spring Special Olympics begin despite rain
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It’s not everyday kids with disabilities get a day to show off their skills. According to Physical Therapist for Houston County Board of Education, Patti Carriker, the…
Food distribution organizations in Macon to receive more money
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb Commissioners approved more money for a neighborhood food distribution program. At the Macon-Bibb Commission meeting Tuesday night, Commissioners approved using $500,000 for…
Bloomfield Rec Center to host 25th Annual Youth Symposium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The 25th Annual Youth Symposium is this weekend at the Bloomfield Gilead Rec Center. It's hosted by Fathers Among Men, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority…
Macon Mall Amphitheater project budget increases by $4M
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County Commissioners approved the addition of $4 million dollars more to the plan that is turning the Macon Mall into an amphitheater. The…
Middle Georgia could see strong to severe storms Wednesday afternoon and evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A weak cold front will bring some thunderstorms to Middle Georgia this afternoon, some of which could be severe. Today…
Ocmulgee East Circle K robbed at gunpoint
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects who robbed the Circle K Gas Station, at 4461 Ocmulgee East Boulevard at gunpoint. According to a press release…
Strong storms possible Wednesday
Rain has moved in across Middle Georgia this afternoon, becoming widespread overnight. Not expecting much in the way of thunderstorms through the night. By tomorrow morning we will see periods of heavy…
Brad Raffensperger addresses 2020 election claims with Warner Robins Rotary Club
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was the guest speaker at the Warner Robins Rotary Club Tuesday afternoon. He spoke about claims…
Baldwin County, Milledgeville leaders discuss plan to decrease crime
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Milledgeville is working with Baldwin County to combat recent crime in the community. Leaders have held several meetings since November to address the…