Bike Tech opening new store in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Bike Tech will host a grand opening for its new store on Friday, to welcome people to the new location on Second Street. According to…
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Engage Warner Robins hosts first meeting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The new Engage Warner Robins Development Authority held its first meeting Tuesday. The Economic Development and Community Development departments dissolved the Redevelopment Agency, and the Warner Robins Development Authority. As a result, they created Engage Warner…
MWA names new Executive Director
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon Water Authority named a new Executive Director Tuesday, in its board meeting. Joey Leverette comes to Middle Georgia from Gainesville, Florida. He has 26 years of…
Pawsome Southern Rescue pairs with PetSmart Charities to host National Pet Adoption Week events
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Pawsome Southern Rescue is working in collaboration with PetSmart Charities to celebrate National Pet Adoption Week from November 8th to November 14th, 2021, with adoption events for dogs starting on the 11th. Pawsome Southern Rescue…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 1-5
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 1 and Friday, November…
Cloud cover begins to return on Tuesday
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The setup stage for the next storm system will begin with a few clouds Tuesday afternoon. Today The whole process leading up to Thursday's storm system begins with a shift of the wind to the south…
Residents react to South Bibb drainage study update
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— We now know some of the results of a drainage study conducted in South Bibb County. District 7 Commissioner Bill Howell held a forum with…
Warm, dry weather returns Tuesday
We had a chilly start to day in Middle Georgia, with lows in the mid 30s here in Macon. High pressure will be keeping skies clear tonight and through the day tomorrow, so expect a pretty similar day. Sunshine will…
13 restaurants participating in 2021 Perry Restaurant Week
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry Restaurant Week 2021 is happening now! Thirteen restaurants are participating all over Perry for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Eric Schultz, the owner of…
South Central Health District begins offering Pfizer vaccine to children
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The South Central Health District began offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children on Monday. Children 5 to 11 can now receive the…
Dublin High School's One Act play headed to state competition
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Dublin High School students are dominating the competition on stage. After winning the One Act play regional competition, they are now preparing for…
Museum of Aviation getting new playground
WARNER ROBIN,Ga(41NBC/WMGT) - The Museum of Aviation has started a three phase plan for a new inclusive playground. Phase one is close to completion. The playground includes three slides, multiple…
Bibb Magnet School applications open for 2022-2023 school year
MACON, Ga(41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Magnet Schools are opening applications for the 2022-2023 school year. The Magnet Schools offer a variety of focuses such as math, science,…
"Keep Warner Robins Beautiful" Grant works to promote recycling
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) -- Keep Warner Robins Beautiful (KWRB) says it plans to use grant funding to promote local enforcement of Georgia's Comprehensive Litter Prevention and Abatement Act (which allows law enforcement to punish litter offenders with fines and community…
Twiggs traffic stop leads to drug bust with 8 Yeti cups full of marijuana
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office sent out a press release on Monday, November 8, concerning a drug-related arrest that happened on the previous Thursday, November 4th. According to the TCSO, deputies noticed a green Honda CRV…
UPDATE: Richard Miley, Dodge County dementia patient that went missing has been FOUND
UPDATE: Investigator William Gordon reported that as of Wednesday, Richard Miley was found safe and sound in Macon with no injuries. UPDATE: A recent update from Investigator William Gordon states that Richard was seen getting on a bus that would…
Above average temperatures return to begin the new week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunshine and warmer temperatures are returning to start the second week of November. Today Following the wet and cloudy weather that ended last week and began the weekend, high pressure and sunshine returned on Sunday. Temperatures…
2 Buses get in accident on Highway 127 by Old Perry Road
UPDATE: A statement from the Houston County School district has given more details concerning the incident. This is what the statement said: "This morning, two Houston County school buses were involved in an accident with another vehicle at Hwy 127…
Three Wanted in Personal Armed Robbery at Discovery Inn
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding three suspects they say were involved in a personal armed robbery on November 2nd. According to a press release the victim arranged to meet 20 year…
Houston D.A.'s office ready seek justice for victims
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Acting District Attorney for Houston County, William Kendall, took on his current role more than two months ago. Kendall was serving as Chief Assistant…
Houston County Old Book Sale back after more than 2 years
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The 16th Annual Old Book Sale is happening right now in Houston County. The Houston County Friends of the Library hasn't been able…
Construction Ready Program graduates 8 students in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Friends and families gathered at New City Church in Macon to celebrate the accomplishments of eight students. The students are not the crowd you would typically think of though. They're a part of the Macon Construction Ready…
#BurgerWeekBites: Tommy's Bakery and Cafe
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tommy's Bakery and Cafe created an apple fritter burger for Macon Burger Week. During MBW, local restaurants create specialty burgers that aren't on the regular menu. Customers…
BCSO arrests woman during "in-progress burglary", suspect thought to be connected to 2020 burglary
(41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office sent out a release Friday detailing an arrest made on Friday morning around 5:26 a.m. According to the BCSO, a deputy was patrolling the 2400 block of Pio Nono Avenue when they saw…
Man wanted in aggravated assault investigation from May
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect wanted in connection to an Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Battery investigation from May 31st in 2021. The suspect is 22 year-old Brequayvious Deshan Troutman, who's described…
Armed robbery at Dollar General leaves BCSO looking for suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office sent out a release on Friday concerning a commercial armed robbery at the Dollar General on Jeffersonville Road on Thursday evening. According to the BCSO, the robbery occurred around 10:03 p.m.…
Holiday Silent Auction benefits animal rescue in Byron
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Critical Care for Animal Angels is holding its annual Holiday Silent Auction Friday, November 5th. The non-profit, volunteer-based organization rescues homeless, injured or sick dogs from high-kill shelters in Georgia. Dogs are also rescued from puppy…
Weekend rain chances have increased
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The chance for parts of Middle GA to see heavy rain to finish of the week has increased. Today Overcast skies remain over most of the Peach State overnight and into this morning, however the rain…
#BurgerWeekBites: Satterfield's "Big SATT" burger
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Satterfield's created the "Big SATT" burger for Macon Burger Week. During MBW, local restaurants create specialty burgers for their customers that aren't on the regular menu. Then, customers vote…
East Laurens Senior killed in car accident
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— East Laurens High School is dealing with a tragic loss. According to the Laurens County School District's Facebook Page, ELHS Senior Breanna Dice, died in car…
BCSO investigating multiple incidents following social media posts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriffs Office is clarifying what happened Tuesday night following several social media posts. The posts stated there were armed robberies and potential kidnappings in the…
State Senate Committee for redistricting holds meeting for new congressional map
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The State Senate Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee met Thursday to discuss the new congressional map. The map sets your voting district. State Senator…
Downtown Macon Christmas Light Show Extravaganza returns for fifth year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The downtown Macon Christmas lights show is back for its fifth year. This year, the light show spans nearly five blocks including parts…
Macon to host first Veterans Day Parade
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb is preparing to host its first Veterans Day parade Sunday. The man in charge of making the floats says he's looking forward to bringing…
Farm in Byron to hold horse rescue fundraiser
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Brown Oaks Farm in Byron will host its very first fundraiser this Saturday at 3380 Marshall Mill Road in Byron. The farm rescues and rehabilitates…
Staying cold Friday with some rain showers
It has been a cold day in Middle Georgia with mostly cloudy skies sticking around for most of the day, but rain held off for most of the day.…
Jury finds Macon man guilty on multiple charges in 2019 murder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – On Tuesday, a Macon man was found guilty on multiple Murder charges. A Bibb County jury found 34-year-old Javarius Davis guilty of Malice Murder, two counts of Felony Murder, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted…
Southwest Highschool football player's death unrelated to heat injury
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Information concerning the cause of death of 15 year-old Southwest Highschool student Joshua Ivory Jr. that happened after a football practice in July…
Macon Veterans Day Parade looking for veterans to ride floats
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Blossoms & Bacon Veterans Day Parade is on Sunday, November 7, and organizers for the parade are looking for veterans to take part in the parade. There will be 5 floats set aside for veterans…
#BurgerWeekBites: Buffalo's Café
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Buffalo's Cafe created the "This Year's Winner" burger for Macon Burger Week. During MBW, local restaurants create specialty burgers for their customers that aren't on the regular menu. Then, customers…
Isolated showers possible Thursday
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloudy conditions have moved into the Peach State and some isolated showers will be possible in parts of Middle GA. Today Cloud cover increased drastically during the overnight hours Wednesday into Thursday morning. Rain moved…
Staying cool with some clouds Thursday
Clouds have already started to move in across Middle Georgia tonight as rain stays mainly to our north. This will be the general trend into Thursday as well. The cloud…
Laurens County, Dublin eases COVID restrictions
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- After facing a COVID-19 surge for nearly two months, Laurens County is breathing a sigh of relief. "It's a step forward but we might have to take…
Braves fans in Middle Georgia rush to buy World Series gear
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Now that the Atlanta Braves are World Series champions, fans are excited to support the team. The Braves won the World…
2021 Downtown Diversity Initiative winners announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— NewTown Macon and the Macon Black Pages announced the winners of the 2021 Downtown Diversity Initiative Wednesday. 20 entrepreneurs from the 2021 cohort pitched their concepts to…
Georgia Military College breaks ground on a new building
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia Military College broke ground on its new Center for Leadership building. The new facility is expected to be more than 28,000 square feet.…
Macon man arrested, connected to long string of burglaries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office made an arrest during a "burglary in progress" call around 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. According…
BCSO's "Operation Clean Corners" begins with 15 arrests
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday afternoon that "Operation Clean Corners" has begun in an effort to address the ongoing panhandling, illegal solicitation,…
Bibb Sheriff's Office calls Facebook posts about kidnapping attempts 'unfounded'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is responding after receiving several inquiries about posts circulating on social media. The posts claim there were…
Wrightsville man goes missing, JCSO asks for public's help in finding Don Hightower
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing person. 60 Year-old Don…