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…
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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…
Warner Robins fatal accident leads to DUI arrest
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins Police Department posted a media release Wednesday morning concerning a fatal crash that took place on Moody Road at Breckenridge…
Clouds move in Wednesday ahead of a cool end to the week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will begin to increase in Georgia on Wednesday ahead of the next low pressure system. Today Temperatures will begin to drop starting today as our next weathermaker makes its way into the region. Low…
#BurgerWeekBites: Yollah Social Kitchen + Garden
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Yollah Social Kitchen + Garden created its first-ever entry for Macon Burger Week: "The Latin Lover". Yollah opened its doors earlier this year and is new to…
Dublin auditorium considered for historic site
DUBLIN,Ga- (41NBC/WMGT) The Emery Thomas Auditorium has been nominated as a historical site on the national level. The Emery Thomas auditorium is the last remaining piece of Georgia's only 4-H building built exclusively for African-Americans. Built in 1956 the auditorium…
Macon-Bibb voters say "yes" to OLOST
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb voters said yes to the Other Local Option Sales Tax (OLOST) Tuesday. There were 8,668 "yes" votes and 2,089 "no" votes. Mayor Lester Miller said…
Joshua Kight wins Mayoral race in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The city of Dublin has a new Mayor. Joshua Kight won the election against Jerry Davis. The results were called out at the Dublin Court house, where…
Mayor Jay Andrews wins re-election in Roberta
ROBERTA, Ga (41NBC/WMGT) -- Current Roberta Mayor, Jay Andrews, beat his challenger, Martha Jo Mcafee for re-election. Mayor Andrews tallied 144 votes to Mcafees's 96. "I wish Mayor Andrews the best, this is my city, our city. The leaders that…
Braves win first World Series title since 1995
HOUSTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series championship since 1995, hammering the Houston Astros 7-0 in Game 6. Jorge Soler hit his third home run of the Series, a go-ahead three-run drive in the third…
Macon-Bibb County holds news conference for tips on recycling
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb county is preparing to transition to using a new trash and recycling company. In order to prepare, local leaders want to make sure you are prepared. They want to ensure you know the Do's and Dont's of…
Milledgeville Police Department installs new speed cameras on Highway 49
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Milledgeville Police Department hopes to make highway 49 safer for students -- by placing speed cameras in the school zone area. Driving down highway 49 there is usually always traffic each day, which means there's a good…