MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County School District made an announcement Monday July 26, 2021, that face masks would be required on all district campuses, effective immediately. District leaders say it was an informed decision based on data and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A major construction project that began in 2019 is making strides as 4 out of 8 bridges to be replaced are now ready to be used, marking the halfway point of the project which is anticipated…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 northbound Saturday night. That's according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, which says it happened at 7:56 p.m. near Hardeman Avenue.…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 77-year-old man was shot to death at a Perry apartment complex Saturday night, and two people are now arrested and charged in connection to his murder. It happened just before 11:15 p.m. at Mason Terrace…
UPDATE (7/24 10 p.m.) - A Georgia Department of Natural Resources spokesperson provided additional details about a deadly boat crash on Lake Tobesofkee Saturday night. The spokesperson said a cigarette boat, occupied by two people, collided with a pontoon boat.…
UPDATE (6 a.m.) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified the victims of Saturday morning's shooting as 20-year-old Donovan Munir Cason of Macon and 21-year-old Kabryan Johnson of Macon. A sheriff's office news release sent Saturday morning says Cason was…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County School District is partnering with Atrium Health Navicent to encourage people to get vaccinated. They will host a second vaccination event Saturday, July 24, at the Atrium Health Navicent Wellness Center. It's a back…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Former Stratford Academy and current Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus was back in Macon Friday night. He held a free meet and greet event at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center where he played basketball and football…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District held its back to school bash event at Lakeview Academy Friday afternoon. More than 100 students showed up with…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Arlene Simmons grew up in Baldwin County and wanted help the youth in her area, so she set a goal to do it. "I…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Most Middle Georgia students head back to school in just more than a week, and back to school events are well underway. Houston County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Bacon will host their Breakfast Bowl tryouts this weekend. The Breakfast Bowl is a nine game series the Bacon plays against their rival…
UPDATE: (7/23): 29-year-old Christopher Arnold has been taken into custody following a triple shooting in Milledgeville that led to three deaths. "Thanks to everyone who called in…
UPDATE: The family of Walker Bethune, the student struck by lightning in Florida last weekend, gave an update on their son's condition. The following is…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man wanted in Houston County was arrested Friday morning in Monroe County. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says it received an anonymous…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —According to a post on its Facebook page, Robins Air Force Base has closed one of its main gates. The post says the Russell Gate will be closed until further notice. The MLK gate will be…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The pandemic played a big role in changing the way students learned in 2020. Bibb County School District says it wants to focus on…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Perry will be part of the Vacant Property Leadership Institute in Austin, Texas in February. The National League of Cities…
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you drove past the Crawford County Government Center Thursday afternoon, you probably noticed protestors holding signs. …
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon Violence Prevention Initiative is continuing its community forums aimed at gathering community input and solutions to fight violence. Each county…
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault incident that was reported to have occurred Thursday morning at 12:45 a.m... According to a press release a 30-year-old male was at the gas pumps of the Quick Serve Gas…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Teachers, staff and students are getting ready to go back to class, which means schools are now adjusting to a new COVID Rules.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— 14-year-old Serenity Wright will have her first art show Wednesday night, at the Bloomfield Gilead Recreation Center. Center Director, William Pollard, says it's an…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Reading with Kings started for the first time this summer, with the goal of reaching out to boys in the area, to encourage them to read.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon is getting sent to Prehistoric times as Jurassic Jungle LIVE brings dinosaurs to the Anderson Conference Center for families to meet and interact with. The non-profit organization, Jurassic Jungle Inc., is putting on a show…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's office is asking for assistance in identifying the suspect behind a theft that occurred on Saturday, July 17. Witnesses say they saw the suspect's unidentified girlfriend kick him out of her car…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Open Streets Macon is hosting a community cookout Thursday July 22, 2021, and is inviting those who are eager to see Macon streets in a different light. Open Streets Macon is working in cooperation with Bike…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- "That first day and that first interaction with students is so important," said Bibb Superintendent, Dr. Curtis Jones. The Bibb County school district has welcomed 250 new teachers just before the start of the school year. Jolee…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The eleventh Goodwill store in Middle Georgia is now up and running for shoppers. It officially opened its doors on Houston Road in South Macon and will serve several different needs for the community. The new Goodwill…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, along with the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested 20-year-old James Lee Card in connection with the death of 19-year-old Marquez Card on Dewey Street on July 7. According…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Coliseum Medical centers had a lot to celebrate Tuesday morning, as one of their employees won a national award. C. Sabathne was awarded the Frist Humanitarian Award…
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Cochran woman died last week after a single-vehicle crash in Twiggs County. It happened around 6:15 Friday night, according to the crash report obtained from Georgia State Patrol. The report says 70-year-old Audra Sue…
UPDATE (7/21) - Bibb County deputies say 16-year-old Franklin Ramos Romero returned home just after midnight and is now with his family. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to find…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The FBI joined the Bibb County Sheriff's Office and other agencies for a joint search warrant operation that led to the arrest of 10 people. The Sheriff's Office says the Tuesday morning operation is in response…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Regional Crimestoppers (MRCS) reaches a one million dollar milestone when it comes to awarding citizens for their crime-solving tips. The non-profit agency has reward more than one million dollars in exchange for tips that lead…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— NewTown Macon's Fashion Week began Sunday. Emily Hopkins, Director of Place for NewTown Macon, says Fall Line Brewing Company is sponsoring the week by offering…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Drivers will now have to adjust to a new change at the I-75/I-16 split. If you're headed south on I-75, you will now…
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man found dead in a pond Monday morning died in an accidental drowning. That's according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Crawford County Sheriff's Office. A CCSO news release sent Tuesday said…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County deputies caught a man after he sped off from a traffic stop on Monday, on I-75 south near the Tift College…
CULLODEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking assistance in identifying 3 suspects in connection to a gambling machine theft that took place Tuesday,…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tuesday, July 20, Governor Brian Kemp announced six judicial appointments, one of which being particularly noteworthy as this Judge worked prior to her…
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The driver responsible for the crash that resulted in the closing of I-16 and subsequent demolition of the State Route 86 overpass has been identified as Cecil…
ATLANTA , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia's unemployment rate has been steadily dropping for 14 consecutive months since April of 2020 as jobs increase. The current unemployment rate sits at 4.0% for the month of June, where it was previously 4.1%…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 12 and Friday, July…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — School might be out for summer, but the new school year begins in just two weeks. Achieve Academy is an alternative school…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Knight Foundation is matching $1.6 million in American Rescue Plan Funding to help increase affordable housing in Macon-Bibb. NewTown Macon, Historic Macon and Mayor…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins held its second comprehensive plan meeting Monday. The meetings are to gather community input. Housing, transportation, and natural cultural land use were on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Macon Mayor David Lee Carter died Saturday, July 17th at the age of 90. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones say the former…
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Wilcox County community is mourning the loss of rising senior student Mason Harris on Sunday. The Wilcox County Coroner's office says the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon woman is dead after being hit by a vehicle Friday night. That's according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, which said 65-year-old Irene Stubbs was hit in the 2000 block…