Dry and warm weather return to start October
Sunshine is back for a few more days in Middle Georgia as we head into the weekend. Highs Friday will be warming to the upper and mid 80s…
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Monroe County toddler fights cancer as family spreads more awareness
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thursday marks the last day of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, but the battle does not stop for the one in every 285…
Three U-Hauls stolen in Macon within the last year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Within the last year, three U-Hauls have been swiped from hotel parking lots in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the thefts…
Second phase of upgrades to Lake Tobesofkee is complete
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb had a lot to celebrate Thursday morning, as phase two of renovations to Lake Tobesofkee are now complete. Macon-Bibb residents can now have some…
Celebrate Halloween with Treats on the Trail in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—You can celebrate Halloween a few weeks early in Perry this weekend. Treats on the Trail is at Heritage Oaks Park on Saturday from 4…
Fall/Winter Children's Consignment Sale kicks off
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The First United Methodist Church in Warner Robins began the first day of its Fall/Winter Children's Consignment Sale. You can buy gently used children's clothing, children's…
Package theft in Macon caught on camera; suspect unidentified
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for the man seen stealing the package off of the front porch in this video. According to the BCSO, the theft happened at 808 College Street in Macon,…
Vaccination rates slowly increase in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Covid vaccination rates are increasing across Georgia. According to the Department of Public Health, 47% of Georgians are fully vaccinated. Michael Hokanson, the Public Information Officer…
U-Haul stolen from couple staying in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A couple moving from Indiana to Florida had their U-Haul stolen while they were staying in Macon this month. Lori Fulton and her husband rented the U-Haul and stopped at Comfort Inn & Suites on Plantation…
Bleckley County shows support for local high school teams
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to Cochran Mayor Billy Yeomans, there's nothing like being under the lights on Fridays in Bleckley County. "It doesn't matter who you…
Georgia College celebrates new state of the art facilities
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia College broke ground for one new building Wednesday and held a ribbon cutting ceremony for another. The college broke ground on Columbia Street…
Baldwin County School District offers dinner meals for students in after school program
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students in after school programs in Baldwin County will now receive free evening meals thanks to a federal grant…
Dry and warm again Thursday
It has been a pretty boring weather week and we will be continuing that trend through at least Friday. A weak, dry cold front will push into our area tomorrow, but…
Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Fall Ramble Coming Oct 8-10
Coming to Macon on October 8th-10th is the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Fall Ramble. The Hay House is a property of the Georgia Trust, so to get an idea of what audiences can expect from the event, we…
Temps continue warming this week
Middle Georgia saw another day of low humidity, sunshine, and late summer heat. Highs today warmed to the upper 80s, with low 90s on the way tomorrow and potentially through the…
Macon-Bibb leaders make violence prevention action plan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Macon-Bibb community leaders stepped out of their normal routine and into a more hands-on, collaborative environment to brainstorme ideas for preventing violence. After 14 Macon Violence…
Local doctors report decrease in Mammogram screenings ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Doctors in Macon say they've seen a decrease recently in the number of women getting Mammogram screenings. Ahead of Breast…
Historic Macon hosts flea market this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Historic Macon will host its annual flea market this weekend. It's the organizations biggest fundraiser of the year. There's a preview night Friday…
Proposed draft of Georgia Congressional District map released
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan and Senator John F. Kennedy released a proposed draft of the Georgia Congressional District map this week. We spoke…
Houston County officials hold ribbon cutting for new government building
PERRY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Houston County Government building has a new home. Government officials gathered Tuesday morning for a ribbon cutting at the building. It's located on…
4th annual Kids Fishing Rodeo happening Saturday in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The fourth annual Kids' Fishing Rodeo is scheduled for this weekend at Go Fish Education Center. The event, hosted by FLW Tour Pro Clayton Batts, starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 2 and lasts until…
Couple arrested during "Burglary-in-progress"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tuesday afternoon, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office released information concerning the arrests of two burglary suspects in the Macon area. According to the release, Deputies responded to a…
Two Macon men arrested for stolen guns and possession of ecstasy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office sent out a release Tuesday concerning the arrests of 35 year-old Dion Bennett and 26 year-old…
Summertime temperatures returning allow for isolated rain chances
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Surface heating could allow for the development of afternoon pop-up showers. Today The fall weather was nice while it lasted, but temperatures are quickly warming back up to what they were before the cold front passed.…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 20-24
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 20 and Friday, September…
Staying warm and sunny this week
We have had a great start to the week (at least weather-wise) in Middle Georgia. We will be continuing that trend the rest of the week with more sunshine and…
Eligibility groups extended for Covid-19 booster shot
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The North Central Health District is now offering the Covid booster shot at all 13 of its health departments. The CDC recently announced the groups who…
Non-partisan coalition forms to promote voting ahead of November elections
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A non-partisan group has formed ahead of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 28. 14 middle Georgia organizations--mostly comprised of women--make up…
A recap of the Save America Rally in Perry: What you need to know
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Donald Trump took center stage Saturday at the Georgia National Fairgrounds to help campaign for Wrightsville…
Fair Districts GA data shows Georgia is a swing state
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Now that the 2020 Census data is public knowledge, Fair Districts GA released its fairness tests to guide the redistricting process. Fair…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating afternoon robbery at Flowers Discount Bakery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a Flowers Discount Bakery store Monday afternoon. A…
Woman Found Fatally Shot on Berkshire Drive
According to a press release, The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened on Berkshire Drive Saturday night. Just before midnight on September 25, Deputies received reports of a person unresponsive in a vehicle in the driveway…
Fatal Hit and Run on Log Cabin Dr.
Bibb county deputies are searching for a vehicle after a fatal hit and run that took place Sunday afternoon on Log Cabin Drive. According to a press release around 3:00 pm Sunday a Yamaha R1 motorcycle, driven by 45-year-old David…
Bloomfield CVS Robbed
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place at just before 2pm on Sunday at the CVS, at 4080 Bloomfield Drive. According to a press release a male subject entered the store and pulled out…
UPDATE: Suspicious package cleared
UPDATE: (10:37 P.M.)- The Bibb County Bomb Disposal Unit was able to clear the package and determined that it was a piece of electronic office equipment. The sheriff's office says all suspicious packages like this are treated as if they…
MGA opens new Peyton T. Anderson Enrollment Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The new Peyton T. Anderson Enrollment Center is officially open on the Middle Georgia State University campus in Macon. MGA hosted a formal opening for the new $3 million dollar enrollment center Thursday afternoon. Community leaders…
Georgia Democrats express disproval of Save America Rally
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- As Middle Georgia prepares for President Trump's visit Saturday, Georgia Democrats are pushing back against his arrival. The Democratic party of Georgia hosted a news conference Friday, saying state Republicans are prioritizing Donald Trump over fighting COVID-19,…
Warner Robins gets a $2 million grant for natural gas improvements
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The U.S. Economic Development Administration is giving a $2 million grant to Warner Robins. The money will help improve natural gas infrastructure. City leaders made the announcement Friday. More than $4 million in local funding will…
First FM Hispanic radio station in Middle Georgia is live
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The first Hispanic FM radio station is now live across Middle Georgia. El Gallo 94.3 hopes to bring something a little different to the area with Hispanic music. "I want my Hispanic community, I want my Latino community…
Local newscast hosting Hispanic Heritage Celebration
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— There's a big celebration for Hispanic Heritage month on Sunday in Macon. September 15 to October 15 is a time to honor those Hispanic contributions and influences. Moises Velez with 'Que Pasa,' a local newscast in the area,…
CGTC celebrates Adult Literacy Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- September is Adult Literacy Month and Central Georgia Technical College celebrated on Friday. The college had tents set up on its North campus, and students got the opportunity to speak with recruiters about different job opportunities. Officials…
Bibb County Schools admin Dr. Julia Daniely wins state honor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County School administrator wins a state honor during the 31st Annual Georgia Association for Alternative Education (GAAE) conference. Dr. Julia Daniely serves as the Director of Personalized Learning and Alternative Education for the Bibb…
Monroe County Hospital gets support from Georgia Power employees
(41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia Power sent out an announcement Friday that employees from Juliette's Plant Scherer recently showed their appreciation for local healthcare workers. The local Citizens of Georgia Power volunteer group worked to assemble and deliver snack bags to Monroe…
Fantastic fall weekend on deck
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Fall weather will carry into the final weekend of September. Today The first day of fall was absolutely gorgeous. There was not a single cloud in the sky, and the absence of high humidity was very refreshing.…
Georgia Arson Control honors Lieutenant Ben Gleaton with equipment grant to Macon-Bibb Fire Department
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Arson Control made a stop in Macon Thursday to honor the memory of Lieutenant Ben Gleaton, the former…
Charles Rowland denied bond in Twiggs double homicide case
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The man accused of two homicides in Twiggs County made a second appearance in court Thursday morning. "I can not find that he…
Bibb Sheriff's Office opens 'Outreach and Restorative Justice Center'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office and county leaders cut the ribbon for the new Outreach and Restorative Justice Center Thursday. Sheriff David Davis…
Fall weather continues Friday
It has been a beautiful day in Middle Georgia, with clear skies and cooler temperatures settling in across the area. Friday will be another nice day in the area with highs warming…
Macon man pleads guilty to child sexual exploitation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- 37 Year-old Deon Moore of Macon has pleaded guilty to child sexual exploitation in connection to coercing multiple juvenile victims across the country as young as 10 years old to send him sexually explicit and pornographic…
Fatal dirt bike crash kills Macon teen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Thursday, Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones told 41NBC around 3 p.m. that a fatal wreck had happened on Simmons Street and Robinson Road in Macon. Later updates from Jones revealed that the victim of the crash…