Breezy and warmer Thursday
Partly cloudy skies will be hanging around Middle Georgia this evening and into early Thursday morning. This will keep our lows mainly in the mid 30s with a pretty quick warm up…
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Johnson County Schools shifting to virtual learning Friday
That's according to a post on the Johnson County Schools Facebook page Wednesday. "This is necessary based on a staff shortage in the district due to CoVID," the…
'Bears in Bibb' gives Mercer education students unique opportunity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University education students spent the day in the Bibb County School District touring different types of schools. From different age groups to…
Cochran City Hall closes temporarily due to Covid-19 exposure
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cochran City Hall is temporarily closed due to Covid-19 exposure. That's according to a Facebook post on the City of Cochran's page. The…
Macon-Bibb bringing more culture to local businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Office of Small Business Affairs has been busy bringing in different cultures to Macon during the past few months. According to director Charise…
What mask should you be wearing to protect yourself against the new variant?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — We are adjusting to a new normal with Covid-19, but the Omicron variant has led to an increased push…
Macon's Carolyn Crayton Park to get more lighting
The area next to Luther Williams Field was designed with youth sports and recreation in mind. Mayor Lester Miller says he hopes more lighting can make it a…
Atrium Health Navicent doctor encourages Covid booster for kids
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Doctors with Atrium Health Navicent are encouraging parents with children over the age of 12 to get their Covid-19 booster vaccines. Dr. Edward…
Former Peach County Trojans participate in college football's national title game
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two former Peach County High School students participated in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game Monday. Terrence Ferguson II, a 2021 Peach County High…
Covid testing location relocating in Baldwin County
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you need Covid-19 testing in Baldwin County, you will have to visit a new location starting Friday. The Baldwin County Health Department is moving…
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Crimestoppers announce 'Most Wanted' list
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia and local law enforcement needs help finding the 'Top 15 Most Wanted' fugitives identified by Macon Regional…
Byron Teen missing since December 26th, last seen taking out the trash
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A teen girl from Byron is missing, and the Byron Police Department is asking for the public's help to find…
UPDATE: Crawford County Sheriff's Office Deputy placed on administrative leave after involvement in officer-involved shooting
UPDATE (01/12/2022) : A press release from the Crawford County Sheriff's Office says that CCSO Deputy William Owenby was the deputy involved…
Commission renames "Complete Streets Policy" to "Irene's Law" in honor of victim of hit and run
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One of Macon-Bibb's road policies is being renamed to add a human element to the law, reminding drivers that lives are at stake when you…
Macon-Bibb's Fire Chief to be Shane Edwards approved by commission; final vote to take place next week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County is another step closer to having a new fire chief. During committee meetings on Tuesday, commissioners approved the appointment of Shane Edwards…
Houston County Sheriff's Office Deputy suspended pending termination after social media comment on Arbery murder trial
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Houston County Sheriff's Deputy has been suspended pending termination after making a comment on social media that violates policies within the Houston County Sheriff's Office.…
Pio Nono Avenue to have final traffic pattern shift in resurfacing project, GDOT says
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Traffic patterns will be shifting on a portion of US 41/ SR 247/ and Pio Nono Avenue in Macon this week. According to a…
Bibb County Schools partnering with health department to vaccinate students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Local elementary schools will offer voluntary COVID-19 vaccine clinics. The school district plans to start sending out vaccine consent forms Wednesday. The clinics will be hosted by the Macon-Bibb County Health Department. Parents can expect students to…
Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller withdraws support of Brightmark
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Brightmark is planning to build the world's largest plastics recycling and renewal facility in south Macon, but the project has now potentially hit a road block. We…
"The Wonder Twinzz" read to students at Bernd Elementary School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students at Bernd Elementary School got a visit from Sgt. Latricia Gittens and her twin sister Felicia Kim, also known as "The…
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin opens drive-thru Covid testing
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Drive-thru Covid-19 testing is now available at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin. The hospital is offering PCR testing. It takes 24 to 72 hours to get…
Washington Memorial Library temporarily shifting to curbside pickup
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Washington Memorial Library is temporarily shifting its services to curbside only. The library says it's to minimize the spread of Covid-19. The library…
Staying cool and dry Wednesday
High pressure kept us clear and cool today across Middle Georgia with high temps limited to the low 50s. Tonight we will continue to cool quickly into the 20s, which means…
Organization donates quilts for veterans in hospice at Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Perry organization known as the "Crossroad Quilt Guild" wanted to show how much they care for veterans…
Macon-Bibb and Ryland Environmental to hold live Q&A broadcast to answer questions about new solid waste collection services
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County and Ryland Environmental is working to host a live Q&A session to answer questions about the new solid waste collection services. The session is scheduled to be broadcast live on Thursday, January 13th, at…
North Central Health District drive-through COVID testing in Baldwin County to relocate on Friday, January 14th
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The North Central Health District (NCHD) and Baldwin County Health Department in partnership with Mako Medical are working to relocate drive-through COVID-19 testing. According to a…
Woman stabbed in Perry parking lot Tuesday morning, dies in hospital
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Perry Police responded to an incident in which a woman was stabbed multiple times in a Perry parking lot on Tuesday…
UPDATE: 3 Masked men commit a home invasion and armed robbery, suspects unidentified
UPDATE: BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Houston County Sheriff's Office has sent out a media release clarifying and correcting some information concerning the…
2 Critter Fixers veterinarians chosen to be Grand Marshals for the 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two veterinarians from Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital have been selected as the Grand Marshals of the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 3-7
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, January 3 and Friday, January 7,…
Milledgeville Police provide update on effectiveness of school zone safety cameras on Highway 49
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The school zone speed cameras on Highway 49 have been up and running for two…
Bibb County teacher gets special sendoff from students ahead of deployment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Veterans Elementary School students said a special goodbye to one of their own Monday morning. Math teacher Samuel Mike, who is also a sergeant in…
Georgia's 2022 Legislative Session begins, local lawmakers talk goals
There isn't usually so much excitement in the air, but there was Monday. Many lawmakers were dressed in red and black in honor of the Georgia Bulldogs…
Macon-Bibb's new Covid-19 testing sites now open
One location opened in the the former health department building, located at 171 Emery Hwy. The other is located on the north side of Macon Mall. Officials say they…
UPDATE: Columbus Road shooting victim identified
UPDATE (1/10) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office announced the shooting victim was 52-year-old Troy Eric Sandifer. Macon-Bibb Deputy Coroner Miley told the sheriff's office the next of kin has…
Teen brothers involved in shooting on Sunday afternoon, Aggravated Assault investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A shooting on Walnut Street near Forest Avenue on Sunday afternoon, January 9, has led to an aggravated assault investigation…
Restaurant on Pio Nono Ave. in Macon robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An armed man walked into the JJ Fish and Chicken Restaurant on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon and robbed it. It happened just before 11…
North Macon cell phone store robbed
According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, it happened around 6 P.M. Saturday at the Metro PCS store on Tom Hill Senior Boulevard. When the women came in, one of…
Governor Kemp talks goals if re-elected
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Governor Kemp hosted a Zoom press conference with Macon media outlets Friday as he prepares to defend his office in the Republican primary in May. We…
Centerville Police Department retires K-9 Kali
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It might sound strange, but some dogs have to wake up and go to work just like the rest of us. We're talking about K-9 officers,…
Centerville Police Department working toward state certification
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Centerville Police Department is working to get certified through the Georgia Association of Chiefs. If the department receives the certification, it will become a…
Macon-Bibb announces new Covid-19 testing facilities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County announced Friday the opening of two new Covid-19 testing facilities. One will be located in the old Health Department building at 171 Emery Hwy.…
2021 Cherry Blossom Queen returns to Rutland High School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- 2021 Cherry Blossom Queen Alicia Ford returned to Rutland High School Friday to speak to the senior class girls. Ford spoke about her experience…
Cool Saturday, Rain returns late this weekend
Clear skies and cool temperatures are the name of the game across Middle Georgia as we cool into the 20s tonight. Through the day Saturday we will be a…
7 juveniles steal SUV, crash into Macon-Bibb Fire Station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Seven juveniles are charged after accused of stealing a SUV New Year's Day, and then crashing it into a Macon-Bibb County Fire Station. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the vehicle was reported stolen on January 1,…
Man and Woman arrested in connection to personal armed robbery in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man and a woman have been arrested in connection to a personal armed robbery that happened at Tom's Food Mart on PioNono Avenue on Thursday night around 10:30 p.m. According to a release from the…
Governor Brian Kemp makes 4 judicial appointments, intends to appoint a District Attorney for Houston Judicial Circuit
Governor Brian Kemp announced four judicial appointments and his intentions to appoint a district attorney for the Houston County…
Crossroads Quilt Guild works to spread cheer through gifts to those in need
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Charity Naim, a woman who works as a social worker at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center as well as a member of the Crossroads Quilt Guild in Perry, spread some cheer this holiday season in…
Cherry Blossom Festival announces first headliner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Country music artist Walker Hayes will be one of the headliners at this year's Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival announced that Hayes will perform on the Coca-Cola…
Cooler conditions return following yesterday's cold front
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures are becoming seasonable again after a cold front brought cooler conditions back to the Peach State. Today With the passing of the cold front last night the wind quickly shifted back to the north-northwest for…