Bulletproof vest saves Jones Co. Deputy's life
According to a post on the Jones County Sheriff's Facebook page by Sheriff Butch Reese, Deputy John Kile was on a traffic stop on Highway 11 between Wayside and…
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Monroe County teenager missing
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenager. Jorja Ethridge went missing around the Rivoli Rd area just after midnight Sunday…
Friendly Gus robbed at gunpoint
Two men with guns came into the Friendly Gus located at 4845 Ocmulgee East Boulevard. After getting money from the clerk the men fled in a silver Nissan Versa. One of…
Pansy Avenue shooting claims the life of 47year old
47-year-old Kena Jermaine Marshall was wounded by gun fire he was transported to Atrium Health Navicent by ambulance where he later died of his injuries. No one…
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections going through transition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Jeanetta Watson officially moved on from her job as Macon-Bibb County's Election Supervisor. Her resignation letter says the overwhelming stress of the job took a toll…
Bibb Board of Education approves greenhouse for Heard Elementary
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Heard Elementary will soon be home to a greenhouse. Bibb County school board members approved the construction Thursday night. The addition will continue to let…
Macon law firm vandalized three times in six months
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon law firm is cleaning up after a local attorney says his building was vandalized for a third time within six months. Daryl Von Yokely's…
Organizations need help as temperatures drop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Parts of Middle Georgia are under a wither weather advisory beginning Friday night. As temperatures drop, several places are working to keep people out of the…
Winter weather likely in parts of Middle Georgia Friday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Freezing rain and snow are likely in a handful of Middle Georgia counties tonight. Tonight For those who want winter weather, or in particular, snow,…
Museum of Aviation unveils new addition to exhibit
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Museum of Aviation added a C-130 plane to its Century of Flight Exhibit. Built-in Georgia at the Lockheed Martin Plant in Marietta, this…
Macon man arrested on narcotics search warrant, found with marijuana and ecstasy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man was arrested for drug charges during a narcotics search warrant that was executed earlier this week, on January 19th, 2022. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the Gang and S.I.U Investigators were…
Florida man arrested in Jones County for drugs and gun on Gray Highway
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A traffic stop on Gray Highway led to the arrest of a Florida man for drugs and guns early…
Houston County parents have mixed reactions on proposed school zone changes
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Houston County School leaders hosted a meeting Thursday to talk about the proposed school zone changes for several schools in…
Bibb School Board elects 2022 officers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School Board elected its 2022 calendar year officers at its meeting Thursday night. Dr. Thelma Dillard will serve as president, Dr. Lisa Garrett…
Full-time Bibb County Pre-K leads, assistants to get two $1,000 supplemental payments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All full-time Pre-K lead and assistant teachers employed by the Bibb County School District will receive two payments of $1,000 this year. That's according to the Bibb County School District's "Board Brief." The Georgia Department of…
Casting call happening in Macon Friday for upcoming feature film
A casting call for the film "Cave Dweller" is happening at Taste and See Coffee Shop and Gallery in downtown Macon Friday, January 21. You can…
Winter weather remains a possibility in a few Middle Georgia counties late Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Parts of Middle Georgia could see freezing rain tomorrow night. Tonight Cloudy skies will remain over the region throughout the night,…
Dublin VA Hospital adding women's health care and primary care building
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Carl Vinson VA Hospital is adding a women's health care and primary care building. The building will be almost 30,000…
Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative hires new director of advocacy to push National Park status
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park and Preserve Initiative is naming a new Director Of Advocacy. Tracie Revis is a…
Baldwin County 'unequipped' to handle winter weather
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The threat of winter weather has Baldwin community leaders being brutally honest about the potential impact of brutally cold weather. The county…
Bibb County Schools Wellness Program holds first public meeting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District's Wellness Council held its first public meeting Thursday. The district's hope was to get feedback from local educators…
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…
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…