Macon Beets partners to host first ever 'Plant-based demonstration project'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new plant-based demonstration program is starting Tuesday, February 22 in Macon. The organization 'Macon Beets' is partnering with the Macon…
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Atrium Health Navicent hosts blood drive amid shortage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Atrium Health Navicent hosted a blood drive at the Peyton Anderson Center Monday as blood supply continues to fall across the country. A medical professional at the hospital…
'Block the Hate' exhibit at the Tubman Museum aims to spark conversations about racial injustice
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Tubman Museum is reflecting on the racial injustices of 2020. They are hoping to spark conversations through their…
One dead in Peach County after hay bale falls into road, car loses control
(41NBC/WMGT) -- Sunday morning, a person driving a Chevrolet Silverado died after losing control of their vehicle and crashing on I- 75…
10 Year-old boy in critical condition after being struck by pellet from pellet gun
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 10 year-old boy in in critical condition after being inadvertently struck by a pellet from a pellet…
Widespread rain likely Monday afternoon and evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain is quickly back in the forecast following a pleasant weekend around Middle Georgia. Today We began the day with chilly and relatively clear…
Sunday shootings leave two men in the hospital
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating two unrelated shootings that took place Sunday. Around 2:30pm deputies received a call from the Napier Avenue area of two men who were shot. The victims were taken to Atrium Health Navicent where…
Macon Checkers robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place at the Checkers, located at 92 Spring Street Saturday night around 11:03p.m. It was reported…
Staying cool and dry this weekend
Clear skies tonight are already cooling off much of Middle Georgia. Overnight lows will be falling to around freezing for most of us by early Saturday. Sunday will be staying…
Houston County spotlighting unsolved murder cases
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Police Department is trying to solve the murder of Ronald Orlando Brown. He was shot multiple times at Cedar Point Apartments, now…
Piedmont Macon opens Urgent Care to help hospital ER
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon now has an urgent care in Macon. Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet acquired Village Medical Associates on Ingleside Drive. The center…
Gallery West in Macon hosts pop-up art show this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you want to take a trip down memory lane with all your favorite cartoon characters, you have a chance this weekend.…
Rigby's Entertainment Complex hosting 5th annual Oyster Festival Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Rigby's Entertainment Complex is Warner Robins is hosting its fifth annual Oyster Festival Saturday. Event organizers expect hundreds to attend. Oysters are…
Garden group passes out tree seedlings to celebrate Arbor Day
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Gray Garden Club and Keep Jones Beautiful passed out free dogwood seedlings at the Gray Ace hardware store Friday in honor…
Cooler and drier conditions are back for the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cold and dry air is moving into the Peach State in the cold front's wake. Today It was the warmest morning of the week…
Three plead guilty in gun possession, drug distribution investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Three men have pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection to an ongoing investigation into illegal gun possession and drug distribution centered around Macon. 43-year-old Chadrick…
Houston County Commissioner resigns, announces run for Chairmanship
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Houston County Post 4 Commissioner, Dan Perdue, announced he's resigning from his current post to run for the Post 1 Chairmanship. The seat is currently…
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller considering red light cameras
Mayor Miller posted to his Facebook page asking for opinions, and says the comments are evenly split. "A lot of people want to look at that in their…
Rutland High School hosts first 'Amazing Shake' Career Event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Rutland High School seniors got a first-person look Thursday at what it's like going to a job interview. The school held its first…
New Cherry Blossom Trees planted in Carolyn Crayton Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller and Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful planted two cherry blossom trees at Carolyn Crayton Park Thursday. The two trees are slightly different from…
Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning approves new community center in Pleasant Hill Neighborhood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you live in the Pleasant Hill Neighborhood, you've probably seen a sign hinting at a new community center. The…
Strong storms possible overnight, cooler Friday
Today was a warm and muggy day in Middle Georgia, but that will be coming to an end as a cold front moves through tonight. A line of showers and…
Black Excellence Awards happening in Macon Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 4th annual Black Excellence Awards are happening this Saturday, February 19. The awards highlight black community leaders and members who are making a change…
Baldwin County man arrested in connection to murder on Towns Street in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Baldwin County man has been arrested in connection to the murder of a 30 year-old Milledgeville woman. According…
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis out of office for cancer treatment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff David Davis is currently undergoing cancer treatment and will be away from work for a short period. According…
Two Dodge County teens die after wreck on Kate Parkerson Road
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two teens are dead after a wreck in Dodge County on Tuesday. The Georgia State Patrol reports that on February 15th,…
Strong to severe storms possible Thursday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front arriving tonight could bring some strong to severe storms to Middle Georgia. Today It was a humid morning to begin the day as cloud cover…
Two arrested in Twiggs County drug bust
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Two people are behind bars after a drug bust in Twiggs County. According to a press release, on Friday February 11th, Twiggs County Sheriff’s…
UPDATE: 16-year-old arrested in connection to 2 shooting deaths Sunday
UPDATE (2/16) - A teen was arrested in connection to the murders of 30-year-old…
Warm, muggy weather continues ahead of Thursday night storms
Middle Georgia is staying warm tonight as our lows drop only into the mid 50s with increasing clouds. Thursday brings another warm and muggy day with highs…
What are the costs and consequences of bomb threats?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has responded to six bomb threats since November, according to Captain Wilton Collins. The latest happened Tuesday when…
U.S. Airwoman receives religious exemption from Covid-19 vaccine
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A U.S. Air Force Officer at Robins Air Force Base has received the first religious exemption from taking the Covid-19 vaccine. According…
Middle Georgia doctor explains when you should visit ER after head trauma
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Now that we know comedian Bob Saget died from head trauma, we wanted to know what signs to look for if…
City of Perry prepares for new playground thanks to large donation
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Worrall Foundation gifted the City of Perry a $35,000 donation that will go toward adding a playground at Pine Needle Park. The city…
Daryl Morton announces re-election campaign for Bibb County School Board
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County School Board member Daryl Morton announced he's running for re-election. Morton, the Post 7 board member, started his campaign with a news…
5 community-led organizations receive 'Violence Interrupter Grant'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Several Macon organizations received grants as part of the Macon Violence Prevention Initiative. Macon-Bibb Commissioners met Tuesday night to hold a public hearing for…
Baldwin County sheriff addresses deputy shortage at 'Eggs and Issues'
MILLEDGEVILE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Eggs and Issues Wednesday morning. Baldwin County Sheriff Bill Massee was the…
Macon-Bibb announces first International Summit for small businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) is hosting the first-ever International Summit to celebrate international small businesses in Macon. This event will is…
200 Jobs to come to Dodge County as outdoor furniture company expands
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- About 200 new jobs will be opening up in Dodge County, according to Governor Brian Kemp. A media release from the office of Kemp says that a Georgia-based Outdoor Recycled Furniture Company will be expanding operations…
Third arrest made off of Macon Crimestoppers Top 15 Most Wanted list
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Three suspects from Macon Regional Crimestoppers January 2022 Top 15 list have been apprehended. Macon Regional Crimestoppers attributes these successes…
Teen arrested during Burglary in Progress in Macon Cricket store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 17 year-old was arrested during a burglary in progress in Macon on Wednesday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Patrol…
Jones County Schools Hosts Job Recruitment Fair
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Jones County School System is scheduled to host their 2nd annual virtual recruitment fair. This is a part of the school system's efforts to…
Cloud cover begins to return as temperatures continue to rise
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Increasing humidity is bringing clouds and rain chances back to the Peach State to end the week. Today There were several small clouds over…
Macon woman dies after being struck by vehicle
UPDATE (2/16) - We now know the identity of the woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday night. According to a news release from the…
70s return Wednesday, storms possible later this week
Although it is pretty chilly across Middle Georgia tonight, our temps will be warming into the 70s for much of the rest of the week. As high pressure…
Medical expert offers tip for patients with heart disease after Covid
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Covid-19 can cause mild symptoms—or even no symptoms—for some, but others deal with long-term effects including heart disease. According to Dr.…
Middle Georgians react to Gov. Kemp's 'Unmask Georgia Students' Act
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some Macon residents are reacting to Governor Kemp's proposed "Unmask Georgia Students" Act that aims to remove mask mandates in public schools…
Rutland High School opens 'Dress for Success' closet
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — We've all heard the phrase,"'You've go to look the part to get the part." Teachers at Rutland High School are helping students do just…
SB 361 passes unanimously, would help privately fund law enforcement agencies
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Larry Walker shared recently how Senate Bill 361 would help fund local law enforcement. The LESS Crime Act, also known as…
Man robs Boost Mobile store at gunpoint in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at Boost Mobile at 3263 Mercer University Drive. Deputies say just before 6:00…