Festival of Trees back for 35th year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The 35th annual Festival of Trees is here just in time for the holiday season. The Museum of Arts and Sciences kicked off the exhibition on…
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BCSO searching for Triangle Package Store burglary suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a suspect connected to a burglary that took place on November 3, 2021. According to the BCSO, the suspect committed the crime at…
UPDATE: Missing Warner Robins woman, Princess Hamilton, FOUND
UPDATE: The Warner Robins Police Department has said that Hamilton was located and safe. WRPD also thanked the community for keeping an eye out. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins Police Department sent out a notice on Friday…
Mary Persons High School student dies in fatal wreck
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Friday morning around 7:30 a.m., the Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to a single vehicle accident with a Lincoln Navigator at the 3100 block of Juliette Road, according to a release from the MCSO. The…
Sunshine returns ahead of the weekend
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunshine and cooler temperatures are left behind in the wake of another cold front. Today A handful of clouds were still overhead this morning left over from last night. These allowed the morning temperatures to remain…
Sunshine and cooler temps to end the week
Rain showers are moving into Middle Georgia this evening associated with a cold front, that will be cooling us off just a bit. Behind the front we…
Macon Salvation Army sets up annual Angel Tree Program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Every holiday season, the Salvation Army participates in its annual Angel Tree Program. The Angel Tree Program is a way for people to…
Purple Heart returned to Middle Georgia veteran after nearly 40 years
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT )- More than 1.8 million Purple Hearts have been awarded in the United States since 1932. These special medals are only given…
Senator Raphael Warnock visits local children's hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Raphael Warnock spent time in Middle Georgia on Veterans Day. He started the day at Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, holding a news conference…
Piedmont Macon Hospitals receive an "A" for patient safety
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Piedmont Macon hospitals were recently awarded a grade "A" for patient safety. This means the hospitals were nationally recognized by Leapfrog. Leapfrog is a nonprofit that surveys the quality a safety of American health care. Grades are…
GMC celebrates veterans in Middle Georgia
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Military College celebrated Veterans Day Thursday with events to thank veterans everywhere. "As a veteran, as a son of a veteran, today is really a…
UPDATE: Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting at Macon apartment complex
UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 20-year-old Braylon Alexander Jones in connection the homicide of 30-year-old Cyrus Norwood. The incident happened at the Shadowood…
Macon's 2021 Blossoms and Bacon Veterans Day Celebration Parade
The Blossoms and Bacon Veterans Day Parade is presented by Cox Communications. Production partners for the Veterans Day Celebration are the Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon Bacon, Visit Macon,…
UPDATE: Fatal Crawford County fire brings State Fire Marshall to scene, 2 deaths confirmed
UPDATE: The victims of the fire have been identified as 99 year-old Missouri Graddick 84 year-old Johnny Wellons of Crawford County. Sheriff Lewis Walker says the investigation is ongoing while authorities search for the cause of the fire. UPDATE: Sheriff…
On and off showers for Veteran's Day
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloudy skies and scattered showers will stick around Middle GA during the daylight hours of Veteran's Day. Today Cloudy skies moved in overnight, and it wasn't long before showers joined them. Some scattered showers began…
Rain and clouds likely Thursday
Our streak of nice weather will be coming to an end Thursday as a cold front approaches from the west. Our day will start with mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers…
IRS files nearly $800,000 lien against Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Internal Revenue Service has filed a nearly $800,000 lien against the City of Warner Robins. Mayor Randy Toms said Wednesday he recently…
New plane painting facility opens at Macon Airport
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a year and three months of building and coordinating, the Dean Baldwin Painting Facility is finally done, and the company's CEO, Barbara Baldwin-McNulty,…
Macon Beer Company wins Macon Burger Week for second year in a row
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Beer Company was announced as the winner of 2021 Macon Burger Week. It's the restaurants second straight title. According…
3 dead after train collides with car in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three people are dead after a train collided with a vehicle Wednesday night. That's according to Anna Lewis with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Lewis says the collision happened at around 6:20 at a private…
Armed robbery at Tanya's Food Market leaves investigators searching for suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office sent out a release Wednesday concerning an armed robbery at a food market off of Jeffersonville…
October fatal shooting at Dublin Cricket Wireless leads to arrest on November 5th
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --According to a Dublin Police Department Incident Report from October 16, a man was found outside of the Cricket Wireless…
Cloud cover to increase further ahead of rain tomorrow
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Warm conditions will stick around Wednesday with plenty of clouds filling in during the evening. Today Plenty of clouds moved in overnight Tuesday around Middle GA, and some of them helped with a spectacular sunrise that…
UPDATE: 47 Year-old man dies in fatal crash on Hwy 441
UPDATE: Baldwin County's Deputy Coroner Steve Chappel tells 41NBC that the victim of the fatal crash was 47 year-old male Kelly Lee Butler, from Hancock County. Chappel says Butler was…
Man Hit by Car and Killed on Hawkinsville Road
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 43 year-old Jin Hau Thang of Gwinnett County. A man is dead after being struck by a car on Hawkinsville Road Tuesday night. According to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office,…
FVSU partners with Fort Valley Church of Christ for community health event
FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Fort Valley State University partnered with Fort Valley Church of Christ to ensure the community was fed and vaccinated. The event…
Byron votes to decrease distance liquor can be sold from schools and churches
BYRON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Byron City Council is making a change when it comes to alcohol sales near schools and churches. The Council voted to…
Middle Georgia Food Bank applies for grant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank applied for a $4 million grant from the American Rescue Plan. The grant will be administered through the Georgia…
Clouds increase as temps stay warm
Clouds have started to filter into Middle Georgia tonight, which will start a cloudier trend for the next few days. Clouds won't have much impact on our overnight lows, still allowing it to cool into the mid 40s by Wednesday…
Bike Tech opening new store in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Bike Tech will host a grand opening for its new store on Friday, to welcome people to the new location on Second Street. According to…
Engage Warner Robins hosts first meeting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The new Engage Warner Robins Development Authority held its first meeting Tuesday. The Economic Development and Community Development departments dissolved the Redevelopment Agency, and the Warner Robins Development Authority. As a result, they created Engage Warner…
MWA names new Executive Director
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon Water Authority named a new Executive Director Tuesday, in its board meeting. Joey Leverette comes to Middle Georgia from Gainesville, Florida. He has 26 years of…
Pawsome Southern Rescue pairs with PetSmart Charities to host National Pet Adoption Week events
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Pawsome Southern Rescue is working in collaboration with PetSmart Charities to celebrate National Pet Adoption Week from November 8th to November 14th, 2021, with adoption events for dogs starting on the 11th. Pawsome Southern Rescue…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 1-5
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, November 1 and Friday, November…
Cloud cover begins to return on Tuesday
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The setup stage for the next storm system will begin with a few clouds Tuesday afternoon. Today The whole process leading up to Thursday's storm system begins with a shift of the wind to the south…
Residents react to South Bibb drainage study update
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— We now know some of the results of a drainage study conducted in South Bibb County. District 7 Commissioner Bill Howell held a forum with…
Warm, dry weather returns Tuesday
We had a chilly start to day in Middle Georgia, with lows in the mid 30s here in Macon. High pressure will be keeping skies clear tonight and through the day tomorrow, so expect a pretty similar day. Sunshine will…
13 restaurants participating in 2021 Perry Restaurant Week
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry Restaurant Week 2021 is happening now! Thirteen restaurants are participating all over Perry for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Eric Schultz, the owner of…
South Central Health District begins offering Pfizer vaccine to children
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The South Central Health District began offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children on Monday. Children 5 to 11 can now receive the…
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…
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…