Bibb Coroner reports body found in woods near Schools transportation site
UPDATE: Coroner Jones told 41NBC reporter Ariel Schiller that the body discovered was that of a white male who looks to be in his 40's.…
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Mulberry St. traffic stop turns to police chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office reported a traffic stop-turned vehicle chase that happened Thursday night, October 7, around 11:42 p.m. on Mulberry street. According to the release from the BCSO, Patrol Deputies conducted a traffic stop…
Dublin teen killed in shooting Thursday night
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Thursday night, October 7, around 10:45 p.m., Dublin police officers received a call concerning a person who was lying by the road on S. Jefferson Street. Dublin Police Chief Tim Chatman tells 41NBC that upon the…
Last day of the rain train
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Stormy weather will finally move out of Middle Georgia later today. Today It is a soaking wet start for several parts of Middle GA. The southeastern counties of the region in particular opened up this morning…
Friday brings one last rainy day to Middle Georgia
It has been pretty much a whole week of rain, and Friday will be another one...for a while. Rain will likely start out…
Jones County flooding leaves home destroyed
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— As the saying goes, "when it rains, it pours". Unfortunately for Keith Applegate, the rain on Wednesday turned into flooding that seeped into his house. Applegate says…
Georgia National Fair hosts opening ceremony to welcome people back
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia National Fair opened the gates on Thursday, welcoming everyone back to eleven days filled with fun for the whole family. Fair officials…
Rides at the Georgia National Fair go through final safety checks
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia National fair is back this year after it was cancelled last year, due to the pandemic. As preparations were underway, final…
Local first responders get realistic crisis training in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Law enforcement agencies from across the country are in Perry this week using technology to learn how to respond to crisis situations. A company…
Habitat for Humanity dedicates three homes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Owning a home can seem like a far off dream for many these days. For Lawanda Thomas, there were many years of waiting and praying for that…
Florida man caught in attempted burglary in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office sent out a release on Thursday October 7, concerning a breaking and entering incident that had happened earlier…
Man arrested during attempted commercial burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that an arrest had been made in connection to a commercial burglary attempt earlier in the morning. According to the release, the incident took place around 3:54 a.m. at…
Dublin City Schools student reports classmate with gun in act of "quick thinking"
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Dublin City Schools posted a release Thursday afternoon detailing how a student's "quick thinking" helped law authorities recover a…
Veterans High School calls code yellow Thursday morning
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Veterans High School entered a code yellow lockdown on Thursday morning, according to Jennifer Jones, the Director of Community and School Affairs for the Houston County School District. Jones says that the lower level lockdown came…
Thursday likely to be filled with widespread thunderstorms
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A weak cold front will bring thunderstorms to Middle Georgia later today through tomorrow morning. Today It's another gloomy day in Middle Georgia. An abundance of cloud cover continues to sit over the region and temperatures…
Another rainy day on tap Thursday
Rain, rain, go away...unfortunately for us, it won't be going away anytime soon. Thursday will continue our rainy pattern with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the low 80s. Still…
Jones County Schools closed Thursday due to flooding
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Jones County students will not report to school on Thursday. The school system posted to its Facebook page saying schools will be closed due to…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office is looking for two women
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—Monroe County Investigators need assistance in identifying two people. They're wanted for Entering Autos at the Monroe County Recreation Department on Saturday, October 2. The…
BCSO finds drugs, guns during search warrant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—A Macon man is now behind bars after being taken into custody for drugs and guns. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a…
Comedian raises awareness for homelessness by walking
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It's not everyday you see a group of about 20 people and a few furry friends, walking from Mercer into downtown Macon. On Wednesday, 83-year-old comedian…
Macon Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates Habitat Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It's Habitat Week, a time to promote home ownership and the need for affordable housing. Macon Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated the week Monday…
Free closet opens for foster families in Middle Georgia
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new store in Dublin is helping kids in Laurens County just be kids by giving away clothes and other basic items needed…
Covid-19 protocols in place for Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Preparations are underway at the Georgia National Fairgrounds ahead of opening day Thursday. The fair has implemented Covid-19 safety measures to keep fair goers…
Macon DA office files motion to revoke bond for inmate Albert Booze
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Judicial Circuit is requesting the Bibb County Superior Court revoke bond for inmate Albert Booze, claiming he broke…
Bibb County voters will decide penny tax in Nov. 2 special election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County voters will have the chance to vote on an Other Local Option Sales Tax on November 2. If…
Washout Wednesday
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A warm front associated with a Gulf low will bring abundant rainfall to much of Middle GA. Today Day 3 of the October rain train. Today may be the wettest day this week. A slow moving…
Heavy rain possible (again) Wednesday
We have seen a pretty rainy day across most of Middle Georgia as low pressure, that has been cut off from the main flow, continues to push moisture and rain into…
Local businesses gearing up for Georgia National Fair impact
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia National Fair begins Thursday, and the city of Perry is preparing to welcome visitors. Local businesses are also preparing to welcome big crowds.…
Macon-Bibb County looking for amphitheater designs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County is looking for qualified applicants to design and build the new amphitheater on the Macon Mall property. Macon-Bibb issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on…
Macon small businesses celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- As of right now, there are only three Hispanic-owned businesses in downtown Macon. The Office of Small Business Affairs is hoping to change that. "Bridging that…
Community Foundation of Central Georgia gives grants, announces fund
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Six non-profits received grants from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. All together, the organizations received $85,000 to help improve the quality of…
Man dies from smoke inhalation following Macon house fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is dead from smoke inhalation following a weekend house fire. Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says the fire happened in the…
Second arrest made in connection to Twiggs September double homicide
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office sent out a release concerning the arrest of a second suspect in connection to the investigation of…
Inmate attacks officers at the Monroe County Jail
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Albert Booze, the inmate facing charges for attacking two Bibb county Deputies in April of 2021, and subsequently stabbing one of them to death,…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department kicks off Fire Prevention Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to make sure you're prepared for a fire. The department kicked off Fire Prevention Week with an opening ceremony.…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 27-October 1
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 27 and…
Cold front to bring heavy rain to parts of Middle GA
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Heavy rain is likely in parts of Middle GA early before scattered showers become possible for others later. Today It's a wet start in parts of Georgia, but for much of Middle GA nothing has happened…
Rain sticks around all week
Rain moved into Middle Georgia Sunday and it will be sticking around for quite a while. A cold front is approaching the area, but unfortunately it won't make it through,…
BCSD trying to prevent bullying in schools and on social media
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Social media changed how we communicate. With the click of a button, we can talk to people we haven't seen in years.…
UPS advises to start Christmas shopping now
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Although Christmas is still 11 weeks away, local shipping outlets like the UPS store on Northside Drive in Macon are encouraging customers to buy and ship…
Middle Georgia hispanics celebrate Hispanic Heritage month
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Hispanic Heritage month runs from September 15 through October 15. As there are less than two weeks left, we spoke with Hispanic leaders about what the month…
Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning discusses convenience stores
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning held a work session Monday to talk about how they regulate convenience stores in the county. Jim Thomas, Executive Director of…
Middle Georgia Regional Library partners with Bibb Schools for library access
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Students in Bibb County now have access to all library resources through the PLAY card. PLAY stands for Pines Library Access for…
Clouds, rain, and cooler temperatures set the tone for the first week of October
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring rain and cooler temperatures to Middle Georgia. Today Cloud cover and rainy weather began to move into Georgia over the weekend. That was only the beginning. Plenty of rain is…
BCSO: Man robbed Citi Trends at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man accused of robbing a Macon business Friday night. The armed robbery happened at Citi Trends on Pio Nono Avenue just before 8:30. Investigators say the suspect walked into…
Myriad Genetics creates new genetics assessment that helps tell risk of breast cancer
ATLANTA, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— October 1 marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to research, breast cancer affects one out of eight women in the U.S. In order to help detect the risk of women getting breast cancer, Myriad created…
RAFB dedicates F-4 Phantom II Aircraft
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The 116th Wing of the Georgia National Guard dedicated an F-4 Phantom II aircraft Friday afternoon. The 128th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 116th Tactical Wing, flew the aircraft from 1983 to 1986. At the time,…
Force Generation Center celebrates 10 years of service
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- A special Air Force Reserve operation based in Middle Georgia is watching and protecting Airmen all over the world. The group known as the "Force Generation Center", is celebrating ten years of service. "They're always ready,…
Walk to end Alzheimer's back in person this year
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Alzheimer's Association is once again hosting its "Walk to end Alzheimer's" event. It's back in person this year, and COVID protocols will be followed. The walk is Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Middle Georgia State University…
Rally for Reproductive Justice taking place this weekend
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— More than 100 organizations across the country will take part in rally for abortion justice on Saturday. Organizations in Macon are not falling behind, as they host their own rally in support. Georgia Women and Those Who Stand…