State government officials react to Voting Rights Bill not passing
One of the major pieces of legislation they were hoping to advance failed to move forward Wednesday. The senate blocked the Voting Rights Bill by a…
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Brookdale Resource Center asking for volunteers this weekend as winter weather moves in again
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Brookdale Resource Center is looking for volunteers to help in the midst of the extreme temperatures being forecasted for this upcoming weekend. United Way of Central Georgia is saying that they need volunteers this weekend…
Arrested Development to perform at 40th Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon this March
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The second major headliner for the 40th Cherry Blossom Festival's Celebration in Macon has been announced-- Arrested Development will…
Dublin City Schools to stay open on Friday, despite incoming winter weather
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Dublin City Schools will continue to have classes as scheduled on Friday, despite potential winter weather on its way to the area. Local Georgia Emergency Management Agency officials have said that the potential incoming winter weather…
1 teen dead, 1 teen hospitalized after Wednesday night shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 15-year-old boy is dead and another 15-year-old boy is in the hospital after they were both shot in Macon Wednesday. It…
Rain returns Thursday morning, freezing rain possible Friday
It was a beautiful day in Middle Georgia, which is probably the last nice day we will see until the weekend. Tomorrow brings a cold front and a…
Ryland Environmental no longer picking up waste, recycling from old carts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ryland Environmental will no longer pick up waste and recycling from old carts. That's according to a Macon-Bibb news release, which…
Houston County Schools proposing zone changes
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County school leaders are meeting with parents to discuss proposed changes to school zones. The plan would affect students at Lindsey Elementary, Westside Elementary, Northside…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department welcomes Chief Edwards to new job
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It's official. The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department has a new fire chief. Chief Shane Edwards' promotion was welcomed and applauded this morning by county leaders, firefighters, and family members.…
Baldwin County Manager says they're not equipped for winter weather
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The threat of winter weather has some community leaders being brutally honest about the potential impact of brutally cold weather. Baldwin County is getting prepared in case there's ice, but…
Health officials share how free at-home Covid tests will help
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — At-home Covid testing will soon be more accessible thanks in part to a federal rollout of free tests. Dr. Sandy Duke,…
Mercer University working to track Covid-19 variants thanks to grant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As we move into the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers are still learning more about the virus. Mercer University…
Jeff Goldblum features MGA Aviation in Disney+ show
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Middle Georgia State University's aviation campus is in the spotlight, thanks to the one and only Jeff Goldblum. He visited the campus last year to…
Houston County Sheriff's Deputy Paul Urhahn formally resigns
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Houston County Deputy who was suspended (pending termination), after making a comment on social media concerning the sentencing in the trial for…
Bike Walk Macon getting people back on bikes
MACON, Ga(41NBC/WMGT)- Macon Bike Walk is hosting a beginner bike riding class-- for adults. The goal of the class is to help adults to start or get…
Library hosts job interview training
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT)-- The Middle Georgia Regional Library wants to help you secure a job or a second interview with training and resume building sessions. The…
UPDATE: Houston County Sheriff's Office shares video of deadly robbery at J&J dollar store
UPDATE: The Houston County Sheriff's Office posted this surveillance footage in reference to the homicide of Renee Dollar on Knodishall Drive in an effort to gain information about the suspects and the incident. ORIGINAL STORY FOLLOWS: [field59_video account="WMGT" key="6caf61bb8e05c140871946354d26537702d45149" vtitle="Store…
Rain chances returning to finish the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring clouds and rain to the Peach State beginning Wednesday night. Today It's the last sunny day of the…
Shane Edwards named new Macon-Bibb Fire Chief
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a year of serving as the interim fire chief…
Smokey Robinson performing at Tubman's All That Jazz gala this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Tubman Museum is hosting the 25th annual All that Jazz Gala at the Macon City Auditorium this weekend. The gala, the museum's largest fundraiser…
Washington County Sheriff's Office believes 2 of 3 weekend gun incidents are connected
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington County Sheriff's Office believes two of three gun incidents that happened over the weekend are connected. A shooting, involving teenagers,…
GBI gives update on deputy-involved shooting in Crawford County, family wants answers
KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it is still gathering details about a fatal shooting this month involving a Crawford County deputy. The…
Peach County Commission approves purchase of new fire truck
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Peach County Board of Commissioners recently approved the purchase of a new fire truck. The purchase was approved on January 11. The…
Wednesday warms up before rain and winter weather return this week
Today was a nice return to normal January weather across Middle Georgia with sunshine and highs in the upper 50s. Tomorrow will be our last…
Teen wanted in connection to Aggravated Assault and Auto Theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An aggravated assault and auto theft that happened earlier in January has the Bibb County Sheriff's Office searching for the teen seen…
GBI, Macon DA asks for trust, patience as investigation continues into Crawford County deputy-involved shooting
KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says its investigation continues into the fatal shooting of 47-year old Denrich Demond Stallings of Roberta. Stallings died when he was shot by a Crawford County deputy on January 9th. Macon Judicial…
WRPD: Teen injured in accidental shooting
Officers responded to a home in the 200 block of Northlake Drive around 9:35 Monday night. That's where they found a 15-year-old male shot in the chest. According to a…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 10-14
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 10 and Friday, January…
Warmer temperatures are returning to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure will keep the sunshine over the Peach State throughout the day Tuesday. Today It was a cold…
Sun and warmer air return Tuesday
Skies are clearing this evening and temperatures will be falling quickly tonight as lows fall to the mid 20s. Tomorrow brings another sunny day to the area as temps warm…
MLK Committee hosts 31st annual MLK Breakfast at the Tubman
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb Community broke bread together Monday as they celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Tubman Museum partnered with the MLK Committee to host the…
Colorful Macon Transit Authority mural nearing completion
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you've driven past the Macon Transit Authority lately, you may have noticed all the colorful paint. That's because artist Abraham Abebe is adding the finishing…
Genesis Joy House helps families on MLK Day
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Genesis Joy House shelter is giving away free diapers for families in need. Genesis Joy House is a shelter for homeless female veterans…
Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae, Bird Lady host shoe drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) — The Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae chapter, along with Bird Lady Cares Inc., collected shoes Monday to help people in Haiti. The groups…
Local shelters see benefits from #BettyWhiteChallenge
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - People across the nation are honoring TV legend Betty White by giving to animals in need, and shelters in Middle Georgia are seeing the benefits. Monday…
Macon-Bibb hosts annual MLK Celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb joined the nation in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday. The MLK Jr. Commission held its annual MLK Assembly to…
Prep your home and your car for freezing temperatures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The cold weather is sticking around this week, and it's a good idea to make sure your home is prepared. Justin Roberts, manager of ACE Hardware in Macon, says you should put faucet covers on exposes…
Houston County NAACP holds MLK Day march
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County NAACP chapter held a march in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday. Mayor LaRhonda Patrick was in attendance. Mayor…
Shootings at Washington County homes leads to investigation, suspects wanted
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Shots fired in a subdivision on Holmes Cannery Road brought deputies and investigators to look for suspects on Sunday evening. A social…
Fort Valley State University head football coach resigns
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The head football coach at Fort Valley State University has resigned. According to a release from FVSU, Athletics Director Dr. Anthony Holloman announced Saturday that head football coach Maurice Flowers resigned his position in order…
Baldwin County Deputy crashes patrol car during pursuit
UPDATE: The suspect arrested in this incident is Dan McNeeley, who is facing charges including theft, fleeing an officer, traffic offenses, battery, cruelty to children, DUI, and more. [field59_video account="WMGT" key="a9c183c54bec711e0a04dd4313522139e2b7ccc1" vtitle="Baldwin County Deputy crashes patrol car…
Cold temperatures to stick around after wet and windy weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A storm system that brought parts of Georgia snow this weekend is leaving Middle Georgia with cold conditions. Today Monday will be…
Washington County teen shot in back
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) Two Washington County teens are facing charges after a weekend shooting. According to a post on the Washington County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, deputies were called…
Teen shoots 53 year old man on First St.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) A teen is in jail and a man in the hospital after a shooting on First Street and Arch Street just before 4:30 p.m…
Bibb deputies: 3-year-old struck by bullet while riding in car with mother Friday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck in the chest by a bullet Friday night…
Brookdale Resource Center seeking volunteers this weekend as cold weather moves in
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Brookdale Resource Center is seeking volunteers this weekend as cold weather moves in. The center is asking for help in two shifts: 7 p.m. to 12…
Deputies arrest teen for entering autos, looking for two others
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff deputies arrested a teenager Friday morning for entering automobiles, and are looking for two others. Deputies responded to the…
Man arrested for stealing truck from Macon gas station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man accused of stealing a car from a gas station was taken into custody Friday morning. The incident happened at the…
Rain returns Saturday, winter weather possible Sunday
Mostly cloudy skies are slowly moving in across the southeast this evening ahead of our next big storm system. Temperatures during the day will be warming to the upper…
Georgia Power crews preparing for busy weekend as winter weather approaches
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Power crews are already gearing up for what could be a busy weekend. Power outages are expected across the state starting Saturday night and into Sunday.…