2-1-1 Mobile brings rental, utility, and COVID assistance to the Macon community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- United Way has created a six-month pilot initiative with the help of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation…
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CRIMESTOPPERS Tip leads to arrest of woman on the run since 2019
(41NBC/WMGT) -- According to an executive director with Macon Regional Crimestoppers, U.S. Marshals South East Fugitive Task Force worked with the North Carolina team…
NCHD identifies West Nile Virus-related death in the area in 2021
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—The North Central Health District (NCHD) epidemiologists have confirmed the first case of West Nile Virus related death within the district in 2021.…
Fort Valley, Peach County elections underway
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Early voting has begun in Middle Georgia this week. One of the elections is in Peach County, where LeMario Brown and Jeffery Lundy are running for Fort…
The Georgia National Fair has delicious food to try
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The last day of the Georgia National Fair is Sunday. Before it's over, you might want to go and try all the different foods. While…
Mercer University to host Hispanic Heritage concert
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Hispanic Heritage month comes to an end on October 15, but there's still one more event taking place to celebrate. For the first time, Notivision a local…
Friday stays warm ahead of weekend cool down
It has been a beautiful weather week across Middle Georgia with dry conditions and warm temperatures. Tomorrow you can expect more of the same with a bit of…
Milledgville police looking for suspect in armed robbery
The Milledgeville Police Department is looking for someone they say robbed a convenience store Wednesday night. It happened at the Amoco Stop N Shop on Vinson Highway just…
Staying dry and warm in Middle Georgia
It was another beautiful day in Middle Georgia with plenty of sunshine and summer-like temperatures. We will continue that trend as an area of high pressure continues to…
BCSO: Macon-Bibb's 2021 homicide rate increases to 43
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Deadly shootings seemed to come to a halt in Macon over the last few months. But within the last week, there have been four…
Barbers host 6 week "Chess Challenge" for local youth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After hearing the video game Grand Theft Auto was inspiring the lives of his students, barber Daude Harrell decided to change the game…
The Birdman Show makes first stop at Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT ) — There are plenty of concession stands, rides and new shows at the Georgia National Fair. One of those shows is the Birdman…
Livestock competitions begin at the Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — There's more to the Georgia National Fair than just the food and rides. You can also sit and watch the livestock competitions. Students in the…
NewTown Macon hosts 'Tour of Progress'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — NewTown Macon hosted its Tour of Progress Wednesday night. Tour goers received a map to follow to QR codes outside each stop. Each QR code has…
Two women arrested in shooting death of police officer
ALAMO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two more people have been arrested in the shooting death of Alamo police officer Dylan Harrison. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested…
WCSO arrests man using drone to make contraband drop at Washington State Prison
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office made a social media post on October 11 announcing an investigation that led to…
Jones County makes 8 arrests in connection to gang activity and May murder
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Jones County Sheriff's Office reported Wednesday morning that, with the assistance of multiple agencies, several arrest warrants had…
Warner Robins vehicle collision leaves pedestrian in critical condition
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins Police Department reported Wednesday, October 13, that in the early hours of the morning they responded to a call concerning…
Sunshine continues into the middle of the week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will continue to climb as a mix of sun and clouds remain over Middle GA. Today The early morning hours of Wednesday saw more than their fair share of clouds across Middle GA. There was…
Commissioners vote for Thirsty Turtle to surrender alcohol license
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb Commissioners want the owner of the Thirsty Turtle night club in downtown Macon, to hand over his alcohol license. Tim Oblegoner will have 30 days to surrender the license, otherwise it will be revoked. Sheriff David…
Early voting in Middle Georgia begins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Early voting started Tuesday across Middle Georgia. We spoke with election officials on what you can expect when you go to the polls. Darius Maynard is the…
Popular Baby Barn exhibit back at the Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— For the third year, the Baby barn is back at the Georgia National Fair. From a baby calf being born to seeing pigs, there's…
Eudora Farms Petting Zoo offers fun learning experience at GNF
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Eudora Farms Petting Zoo is back at the Georgia National Fair this year. They hope to educate the community on the animals they…
Fried veggies to black-eyed peas: Food options (almost) endless at Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - I'll admit it. I'm not a fan of using the saying, "There's something for everyone," but I am using…
Damien Ferguson makes first court appearance in Wheeler County
ALAMO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The man accused of murdering Alamo police officer, Dylan Harrison made his first appearance in court Tuesday afternoon. A handcuffed Damien Ferguson entered the…
JCSO: Teens accused of vandalizing high school for social media challenge
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's Office is looking for teens caught on camera, appearing to vandalize Jones County High School. Deputies believe…
BCSO makes 5 arrests after finding 13 pounds of marijuana, ecstasy, guns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office made multiple arrests after serving a search warrant at a residence in the Mercer University Drive area on October 11, 2021. According to the release from the BCSO, Deputies seized about…
Minimal cloud cover expected for Tuesday afternoon
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - An abundance of sunshine will be seen across Middle Georgia this afternoon. Today A thin layer of mid-level clouds formed during the early morning hours, obstructing the view of the sunrise around Middle Georgia today. Those…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 4-8
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, October 4 and Friday,…
Heating up this week in Middle Georgia
After a dry weekend, we will continue our trend of dry weather through this week. Highs tomorrow will be a bit warmer than today, reaching around 84° by the afternoon. High pressure over our area will continue to keep rain…
BCSO: Man shot in south Macon
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) —The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating yet another shooting. This one happened off of Houston Avenue in south Macon before 7 p.m. Monday. Cpl. Emmett Bivins says the victim suffered a non life threatening injury. That is…
Fallen Alamo officer honored with procession
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - Family, friends and first responders from across Middle Georgia came together Monday to honor Alamo officer Dylan Harrison. Harrison was shot and killed in the line of duty on Saturday, October 9, just after 1…
'Never Forget' exhibit back at Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The mobile 'Never Forget' exhibit is back at the Georgia National Fair in Perry for a third year. It is a mobile exhibit that honors the men and women who lost their lives on 9/11. The mobile…
Georgia National Fair offers lots of shopping to fair goers
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The 32nd annual Georgia National Fair is back in full swing, and there's a lot more than just rides and food. You can spend your day shopping at the fair as well. Vendors are located inside and…
Warmer, more pleasant conditions are returning
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Benign weather is kicking off the new week with the rainy weather now in the past. Today It is a much more pleasant start to Monday than last week. The sunrise could be seen around Middle…
Man in Stable Condition After Being Found Shot on Napier Ave
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an Aggravated Assault incident at Napier Avenue, just before its intersection with Pio Nono Avenue at around 11:38 p.m. Sunday. According to deputies, 37-year-old Kevin Jantae Watson, was found unresponsive on the…
UPDATE: One of the three people shot on Cherry Avenue dies
UPDATE: On Thursday, October 14, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office released information concerning the condition of one of the victims of the Cherry Avenue shooting. According to the BCSO, 46 year-old Percy Welch Jr. of Macon was pronounced dead at…
Man Struck by Car on Vineville at Hines Terrace
Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a call of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle that took place on Vineville Avenue at its intersection with Hines Terrace. According to a press release the accident was called into the Macon-Bibb 911…
Man Found Shot on Emery Drive
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred at the 4000 block of Emery Drive., at around 6:03 p.m. Friday evening. Deputies received reports of a person unresponsive in the roadway. Upon arrival, deputies found 31-year-old Joshua Griffin, with…
Man accused of Alamo officer’s death taken into custody
ALAMO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man accused of shooting a part-time Alamo police officer early Saturday morning is now in custody and charged with murder. 43-year-old Damien Ferguson…
2 die in Friday night shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two people are dead after being shot Friday night. A news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened just before 11 p.m. The sheriff's office received a call about a gunshot wound…
UPDATE: Missing man, Charles Hursey, found safe
UPDATE: The BCSO sent out a release on Wednesday December 1st, saying that Hursey has been located and found safe. Hursey is no longer listed as a missing person. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for…
Robins Air Force Base working to build a more diverse workplace
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Robins Air Force Base has a new program to recruit civilians and veterans with disabilities. The program is called Schedule A, and allows accommodations for disabled civilians and veterans to work on base. The Biden administration…
UPDATE: Man shot, killed in south Macon identified
UPDATE 9:55 P.M.: Bibb County Investigators have identified the victim as 31-year-old Joshua Griffin. They say Griffin was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound on Emery Drive Friday evening just after 6 o'clock. He was pronounced dead on the scene…
Red Cross helping families forced to leave flooded Macon hotel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Red Cross is helping families forced to leave a local motel during Wednesday's flash flooding event in Macon. Interim Macon-Bibb County Fire Chief Shane Edwards say ankle deep water entered several rooms at the Economy…
Applications open for Macon Salvation Army 'Angel Tree'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As we get closer to the holiday shopping season, the Salvation Army of Greater Macon wants to make sure children in need can still have a happy holiday. Applications are now open for the organization's annual…
New exhibit at GNF teaches how to grow food
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— There are new exhibits at the Georgia National Fair, and one of those exhibits will teach you how to grow your own food. "Our goal…
Georgia Grown Exhibit back at the Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The 32nd annual Georgia National Fair is back in Perry, A fair favorite known as Georgia Grown is back too. The exhibit is inside the…
Piedmont Macon offers free depression screenings
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Piedmont Macon Behavioral Health is offering free depression screenings during October. If you feel like you're depressed or have symptoms of depression, call Lifeline to make an…
Man arrested and charged for 20 counts of theft, armed robbery, and more
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office sent out a release Friday October 8th concerning the arrest of a man made in connection to armed robbery and several shoplifting incidents in Macon. According to the release, BCSO investigators…