Hot week on deck for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Summer conditions are taking over in Middle Georgia this week. Today It was another mild morning around Middle Georgia. Temperatures were in the low to…
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Man shot in traffic on Pio Nono Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man was shot while driving Saturday on Pio Nono Avenue near Spencer Circle just after 5:00 p.m. According to a press release, a 60-year-old male was traveling on Pio Nono Avenue when a green Ford…
Man killed in hit and run on Pio Nono Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man died after being struck by a car around 10:00 p.m. Saturday night in the 2800 block of Pio Nono Avenue. 61-year-old Nathaniel Poole, of Macon, was crossing Pio Nono Avenue on foot. He was…
Bibb deputies: 30-year-old man shot near Bowden Homes Friday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened on Cedar Avenue near Bowden Homes Friday night. It happened just after…
Jones County deputies respond to suicide call, charge man with Murder
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- In March, deputies with the Jones County Sheriff Office were called to respond to a suicide. That case is being…
Man with gun arrested at Dublin bank
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man was arrested at the Morris State Bank in downtown Dublin Friday. Police say Tommy Green entered the bank around 9 a.m., and told employees…
Byron man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 shooting
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man arrested for a murder in 2017 has been sentenced after a four day trial. According to a post from the Macon…
Local businesses prepare for Mother's Day traffic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mother's Day is happening next weekend, and the National Retail Foundation says spending is expected to reach a record high of $31.7 billion this year. Local…
Houston County kindergarten registration begins next week
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Kindergarten registration for the Houston County School District starts Monday. The district says it uses May as a kindergarten round up, as it helps encourage parents to…
Macon-Bibb partners with non-profit to host potato giveaway
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — If you drove by Carolyn Crayton Park on Friday, you probably noticed lots of potatoes. Macon-Bibb partnered with Society of St. Andrew to host a…
Sign-ups open for 13th annual All About Animals Rescue Run
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — All About Animals is hosting a 5K in a few weeks, and they're encouraging people to sign-up for the event. The 13th…
NFL Legend Peyton Manning honors Demaryius Thomas
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peyton Manning and the Peyback Foundation partnered with Georgia Tech to provide scholarships for students from Laurens County in honor of Demaryius Thomas. Demaryius Thomas,…
L.H. Williams Elementary prepares for Georgia Milestones testing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - L.H. Williams prepared for the Georgia Milestones test with a pre-test pep rally Friday. Starting Monday, students will be tested in three subjects: reading,…
Wilcox County man arrested following his 2-month-old's hospitalization with multiple injuries
WILCOX COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Wilcox County man is now in custody after deputies say he caused injuries to his 2-month-old son that required the…
Pop-up showers and storms are likely this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pop-up storms are returning to the forecast as a summertime pattern takes over in Middle Georgia heading into May. This Evening/Tonight…
Fatal single car accident on I-16
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— An accident on I-16 near Ocmulgee East Boulevard has killed a man and sent his wife to the hospital. According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, the couple…
Houston County DA's Office offering $8K for tips in cold case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Houston County District Attorney's Office is offering an $8,000 reward for tips that lead to an arrest in an unsolved homicide…
Business owners share thoughts on Warner Robins downtown development
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Warner Robins leader have talked about creating a downtown for many years, with discussions being centered around Commercial Circle. Carmen Antonio is the owner…
Anchor Tucker Sargent celebrates 10 years with 41NBC
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 41NBC is celebrating evening anchor Tucker Sargent and his 10 years on air in Middle Georgia. Tucker Sargent joined the 41NBC news team in April 2012 as a news reporter. He then moved to Sports Director…
HomeFirst to host free, virtual Homebuyer Education Workshop
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — If your dream is to own a home, the non-profit 'HomeFirst Housing Resources' in Macon wants to help you. It's hosting a free virtual Homebuyer…
W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy to add mobile food truck learning lab
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students in the culinary program at W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy will get the opportunity to add…
Macon Arts Alliance hosting ceramic art exhibit this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Arts Alliance is hosting the 17th annual Fired Works exhibit this week. Artists from around Georgia are getting to put their ceramic sculptures…
Fire threats are up around Middle Georgia as dry conditions persist
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Abnormally low humidity and a lack of recent rainfall have led to an elevated risk for wildfires in Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today It…
'Garage' film opens discussion about sexual assault, trauma
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but the subject can be tough to address for many survivors and their friends and family. That's why…
New hotel, apartments coming to downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission approved a new hotel and apartment building this week. The project will make its new home at 678 Poplar Street. The project, which will stand six stories tall, will hold…
Local health experts offer details on Covid-19 treatment now available for kids under 12
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More than two years into the pandemic, kids under the age of 12 can now get treatment for Covid-19.…
Bike Walk Macon to host several events for Bike Walk Month in May
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — May is just a few days away, and that means the start of Bike Walk Month. Bike Walk Macon is…
Future Farmers of America helping restore Macon neighborhoods
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Future Farmers of America (FFA) members are helping clean up some homes around Macon. The service, part of the "Living to Serve" grant through Rebuilding Macon, teaches kids the importance of community service. Miller County Agriculture…
Several Middle Georgia communities receive CHIP Grants
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Several communities in Middle Georgia were awarded a $400,000 Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) Grant to continue their revitalization efforts. The grants were made possible…
Former Macon Mayor C. Jack Ellis suing Bibb County Sheriff for 2019 incident at Creekside Apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Former Macon Mayor C. Jack Ellis is suing Sheriff David Davis in reference to an incident that took place in 2019 in which Deputies detained Ellis for an event at Creekside Apartments that had started because…
Three teens arrested in connection to shooting at Gold Cup Bowling Center
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Three teens have been arrested in connection to a shooting at the Gold Cup Bowling Center that took place on…
Houston County judge sentences 23-year-old to life in prison for felony murder
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The man convicted of Felony Murder in connection to the 2020 shooting that left Jamal Smith dead has been sentenced to…
Dry weather returns to Middle Georgia after cold front
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cooler and dry air is taking over the Peach State following a cold front yesterday afternoon. Today It was a cooler…
UPDATE: Arrest made in connection to shooting death of 15-year-old
UPDATE #2 (4/27): A 20-year-old is in custody in connection to the shooting death of a 15-year-old in Macon Tuesday. A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release…
Jack Link's announces new production facility in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you know protein snacks, you probably know Jack Link's. The company made a big announcement Tuesday afternoon, saying it will build a new facility in Perry. Governor Brian Kemp and leaders from Perry and Houston County,…
Two arrested in Monroe County during traffic stop
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested two men during a traffic stop. Deputies say they pulled over Brian Hunt for following too closely Monday around 8:30 p.m. During the traffic stop, deputies say there were suspicious…
Wrightsville man arrested on child porn charges
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Wrightsville man is in custody after being arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of child pornography. A Johnson County Sheriff's Office Facebook post says 30-year-old…
Cooler air returns Wednesday
We finally saw a little bit of rain across Middle Georgia this afternoon, as a cold front moved through the area. The rain didn't last long, and we are already seeing clearing…
Governor Brian Kemp introduces new Tax Cut Bill
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Kemp stopped at White Diamond Grill in Bonaire to announce House Bill 14-37. HB 14-37 is the largest tax cut Georgians have ever seen, and…
UPDATE: Coroner identifies victims from carbon monoxide poisoning in Macon home
UPDATE: According to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, 911 received a call around 9:14 a.m. in reference to 15-year-old Nasir Ragin and 27 year-old Nieshera Brown…
BREAKING: Jack Links facility to bring around 800 jobs to Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tuesday afternoon, Governor Brian Kemp attended an event in Perry in which an announcement was made that is expected to impact the economy of Middle Georgia. 41NBC is at the site of the announcement currently, where…
Macon Periods Easier celebrates anniversary, begins new campaign
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Periods Easier is celebrating three years of providing menstrual products to the community. The organization currently provides menstrual products to all schools in Bib County. In…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 18-22
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, April 18 and Friday, April 22,…
Neighbor reacts to deadly shooting at Macon apartment complex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Victoria Dudley woke up Monday afternoon to see the commotion outside of her bedroom window. When she walked outside her door in West Club Apartments, she learned her neighbor 25-year-old Jessica Reeves was shot. "When I looked…
Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections recommends next Elections Supervisor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections named its recommendation for the Elections Supervisor opening. The motion passed 4-1 to name Canetra Ford to the position,…
Rain and storms possible Tuesday
After another beautiful day in Middle Georgia, rain is back in the forecast tomorrow. A cold front is pushing east from Alabama overnight and will weaken a bit as it does.…
UPDATE: Woman shot, killed in vehicle at Macon apartments identified
UPDATE: 10:27 PM- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has ruled this case as a death investigation. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: 8:34 pm- Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones confirms the victim of the…
Superintendent Finalist for Bibb County School District tours schools
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County School District will soon have a new Superintendent. In a school board meeting last week, board members voted 6-2 in favor to select…
Milledgeville mourning the death of Councilman Richard Mullins
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Milledgeville is mourning the death of council member Richard Mullins, better known as "Boo." City Manager Hank Griffeth, says he got a call on Saturday evening, notifying him of Mullins' death. Mullins represented district 5 and served as…
Solar Panel farm stirs up local concerns
MACON, Ga (41NBC/WMGT)- A potential solar farm has residents worried about the future of their neighborhood. The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning board met Monday afternoon to discuss the proposal. The proposal was brought forward by Cubico, a company that focuses…