Fair Districts GA data shows Georgia is a swing state
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Now that the 2020 Census data is public knowledge, Fair Districts GA released its fairness tests to guide the redistricting process. Fair…
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Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating afternoon robbery at Flowers Discount Bakery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a Flowers Discount Bakery store Monday afternoon. A…
Woman Found Fatally Shot on Berkshire Drive
According to a press release, The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened on Berkshire Drive Saturday night. Just before midnight on September 25, Deputies received reports of a person unresponsive in a vehicle in the driveway…
Fatal Hit and Run on Log Cabin Dr.
Bibb county deputies are searching for a vehicle after a fatal hit and run that took place Sunday afternoon on Log Cabin Drive. According to a press release around 3:00 pm Sunday a Yamaha R1 motorcycle, driven by 45-year-old David…
Bloomfield CVS Robbed
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at just before 2pm on Sunday at the CVS, at 4080 Bloomfield Drive. According to a press release a male subject entered the store and pulled out…
UPDATE: Suspicious package cleared
UPDATE: (10:37 P.M.)- The Bibb County Bomb Disposal Unit was able to clear the package and determined that it was a piece of electronic office equipment. The sheriff's office says all suspicious packages like this are treated as if they…
MGA opens new Peyton T. Anderson Enrollment Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The new Peyton T. Anderson Enrollment Center is officially open on the Middle Georgia State University campus in Macon. MGA hosted a formal opening for the new $3 million dollar enrollment center Thursday afternoon. Community leaders…
Georgia Democrats express disproval of Save America Rally
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- As Middle Georgia prepares for President Trump's visit Saturday, Georgia Democrats are pushing back against his arrival. The Democratic party of Georgia hosted a news conference Friday, saying state Republicans are prioritizing Donald Trump over fighting COVID-19,…
Warner Robins gets a $2 million grant for natural gas improvements
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The U.S. Economic Development Administration is giving a $2 million grant to Warner Robins. The money will help improve natural gas infrastructure. City leaders made the announcement Friday. More than $4 million in local funding will…
First FM Hispanic radio station in Middle Georgia is live
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The first Hispanic FM radio station is now live across Middle Georgia. El Gallo 94.3 hopes to bring something a little different to the area with Hispanic music. "I want my Hispanic community, I want my Latino community…
Local newscast hosting Hispanic Heritage Celebration
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— There's a big celebration for Hispanic Heritage month on Sunday in Macon. September 15 to October 15 is a time to honor those Hispanic contributions and influences. Moises Velez with 'Que Pasa,' a local newscast in the area,…
CGTC celebrates Adult Literacy Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- September is Adult Literacy Month and Central Georgia Technical College celebrated on Friday. The college had tents set up on its North campus, and students got the opportunity to speak with recruiters about different job opportunities. Officials…
Bibb County Schools admin Dr. Julia Daniely wins state honor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County School administrator wins a state honor during the 31st Annual Georgia Association for Alternative Education (GAAE) conference. Dr. Julia Daniely serves as the Director of Personalized Learning and Alternative Education for the Bibb…
Monroe County Hospital gets support from Georgia Power employees
(41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia Power sent out an announcement Friday that employees from Juliette's Plant Scherer recently showed their appreciation for local healthcare workers. The local Citizens of Georgia Power volunteer group worked to assemble and deliver snack bags to Monroe…
Fantastic fall weekend on deck
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Fall weather will carry into the final weekend of September. Today The first day of fall was absolutely gorgeous. There was not a single cloud in the sky, and the absence of high humidity was very refreshing.…
Georgia Arson Control honors Lieutenant Ben Gleaton with equipment grant to Macon-Bibb Fire Department
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Arson Control made a stop in Macon Thursday to honor the memory of Lieutenant Ben Gleaton, the former…
Charles Rowland denied bond in Twiggs double homicide case
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The man accused of two homicides in Twiggs County made a second appearance in court Thursday morning. "I can not find that he…
Bibb Sheriff's Office opens 'Outreach and Restorative Justice Center'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office and county leaders cut the ribbon for the new Outreach and Restorative Justice Center Thursday. Sheriff David Davis…
Fall weather continues Friday
It has been a beautiful day in Middle Georgia, with clear skies and cooler temperatures settling in across the area. Friday will be another nice day in the area with highs warming…
Macon man pleads guilty to child sexual exploitation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- 37 Year-old Deon Moore of Macon has pleaded guilty to child sexual exploitation in connection to coercing multiple juvenile victims across the country as young as 10 years old to send him sexually explicit and pornographic…
Fatal dirt bike crash kills Macon teen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Thursday, Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones told 41NBC around 3 p.m. that a fatal wreck had happened on Simmons Street and Robinson Road in Macon. Later updates from Jones revealed that the victim of the crash…
Bibb County Coroner reports wreck on Pio Nono and Harris St.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones told 41NBC Thursday that a motor vehicle wreck had happened on Pio Nono Avenue and Harris Street that resulted in injuries. Jones says the wreck happened at 12:30 p.m., and that…
Cooler temperatures have arrived to finish the week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- The wake of yesterday's cold front has brought a fall chill to the Peach State. Today Fall is officially here, and the first morning of the new season…
Fight between neighbors leads to gunshots
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WGMGT) -- A Warner Robins man is in custody after a physical altercation ended in gunfire Wednesday morning. Police say a 53-year-old man was shot in the leg during a fight with a 42-year-old man at a home…
Fall weather and sunshine are back Thursday
The long awaited cold front has finally moved through Middle Georgia and we are already seeing cooling across the area. Overnight, dry air will continue to filter in and we will start to see temps falling into the 50s by…
Washington County deputies receiving mental health training
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WGMGT)-- It was a packed classroom in Washington County, as law enforcement and other organizations in Middle Georgia learned about a growing problem not only in Georgia, but…
Details of new downtown Macon hotel revealed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Across from the Macon City Auditorium in downtown, a new hotel is being built in a historic building. Hotel 45 will have more than just rooms…
Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority receives accreditation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority is now accredited by the Economic Development Council. It's one of 67 organizations designated as an Accredited Economic Development Organization. The AEDO program is…
September is recognized as PCOS awareness month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The month of September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome awareness month. We spoke with OBGYN at Piedmont Macon, Dr. Thomas Brian Lee, about the disease also known…
Preparations underway for Save America Rally in Perry
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Former President Donald Trump will be in Perry Saturday for his Save America Rally. According to the schedule, Trump will be joined by Herschel Walker,…
UPDATE: Several hospitalized after accidents on I-75, lanes back open
UPDATE (7:15 P.M.) - All lanes of I-75 S are now back open after multiple accidents left multiple people injured Wednesday afternoon. Monroe County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Anna Lewis says "Multiple injuries were reported, ranging from minor to intermediate, and…
Monroe County preparing for weekend Bicentennial Celebration
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County is getting ready to celebrate its 200th birthday. The county is inviting everyone in Middle Georgia to its weekend full of events. The…
Overturned tractor trailer blocks all lanes on I-475N
UPDATE: GDOT has updated the time of clearance to 3:45p.m. via social media. Bibb County UPDATE - Response to an overturned tractor trailer on I-475 northbound past Zebulon Road (MP 11) continues to block all lanes. Estimated time of clearance…
First day of fall will see autumn conditions arrive in Middle GA
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)-A cold front arriving this afternoon will bring and end to the heat and humidity and bring a fall chill to the air. Today: Fall Begins It's another cloudy…
Fall is coming, but so are some storms
It has been another rainy, stormy evening in Middle Georgia, but we will finally be seeing an end to the rain by tomorrow night. A cold front is approaching the southeast tonight that has already started to cool things off…
North Central Health District encourages community to get flu, COVID-19 shots
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Flu season is near, and the North Central Health District wants to make sure you get all your shots. The health…
FPD students write cards to lift spirits of healthcare workers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A picture might be worth a thousand words, but a thank you card from a child is priceless. Elizabeth Coplan, a 3K teacher at First Presbyterian Day School, started the project last year when a parent…
'Be Pro Be Proud' mobile workshop stops in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia students are getting the opportunity to learn about skilled trade jobs this week through simulators. The 'Be Pro Be…
City of Perry hosting restaurant career fair Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Perry is hosting a restaurant career fair on Wednesday, September 22 for anyone looking to get into the service industry. The city says it realized…
3 Stolen cars from Memphis and Nesbit found in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins Police Department sent out a release Tuesday concerning the arrest of a woman after finding 3 stolen…
Armed Robbery at Circle K on Arkwright Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office sent out a release concerning an armed robbery at a Circle K gas station that has investigators searching for…
Scattered showers expected once again as warm front moves through GA
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)-Humidity and heat are returning to the Peach State ahead of a cold front. Today This morning had a more pleasant start than yesterday, but that's not saying a lot. Cloudy skies still blanket the majority of the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 13-17
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 13 and Friday, September…
Rain sticks around Tuesday, dry to end the week
We continued our string of rainy days here in Middle Georgia today with a few areas picking up significant rain totals. Overnight, most of us should see…
Macon-Bibb County addresses illegal tire dumping
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County is addressing the illegal dumping in the area. Mayor Lester Miller says if you're caught you will face the consequences with a fine up to $1,000,…
Macon Pride Week is back for second year
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Pride Week has officially began Monday, with a week full of events. Pride Week was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. But organizers say…
Russell Parkway Armed Robbery leaves police searching for suspect
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins Police Department is currently searching for a suspect in connection to an armed robbery that happened on Russel Parkway…
UPDATE: Warner Robins Shooting leaves man hospitalized, Suspect in custody
UPDATE: 32 year-old Jamil Bernard Lane was arrested Monday, September 20, for the shooting. Lane is being charged with Aggravated Battery and Possession of a firearm…
UPDATE: Missing man Eugene Anderson Jr. FOUND
UPDATE: October 13, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office reported Eugene Anderson Jr. as being found safe and sound. His family has been notified and he…
Rainy trend to continue into the new week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)-Widespread rain chances will stick around Middle Georgia for a few more days. Today You'll want to grab that raincoat or umbrella out the door once again. A light to moderate rainfall is expected to stick around through…