Monroe County preparing for weekend Bicentennial Celebration
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Monroe County is getting ready to celebrate its 200th birthday. The county is inviting everyone in Middle Georgia to its weekend full of events. The…
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Overturned tractor trailer blocks all lanes on I-475N
UPDATE: GDOT has updated the time of clearance to 3:45p.m. via social media. Bibb County UPDATE - Response to an overturned tractor trailer on I-475 northbound past Zebulon Road (MP 11) continues to block all lanes. Estimated time of clearance…
First day of fall will see autumn conditions arrive in Middle GA
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)-A cold front arriving this afternoon will bring and end to the heat and humidity and bring a fall chill to the air. Today: Fall Begins It's another cloudy…
Fall is coming, but so are some storms
It has been another rainy, stormy evening in Middle Georgia, but we will finally be seeing an end to the rain by tomorrow night. A cold front is approaching the southeast tonight that has already started to cool things off…
North Central Health District encourages community to get flu, COVID-19 shots
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Flu season is near, and the North Central Health District wants to make sure you get all your shots. The health…
FPD students write cards to lift spirits of healthcare workers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A picture might be worth a thousand words, but a thank you card from a child is priceless. Elizabeth Coplan, a 3K teacher at First Presbyterian Day School, started the project last year when a parent…
'Be Pro Be Proud' mobile workshop stops in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia students are getting the opportunity to learn about skilled trade jobs this week through simulators. The 'Be Pro Be…
City of Perry hosting restaurant career fair Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Perry is hosting a restaurant career fair on Wednesday, September 22 for anyone looking to get into the service industry. The city says it realized…
3 Stolen cars from Memphis and Nesbit found in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins Police Department sent out a release Tuesday concerning the arrest of a woman after finding 3 stolen…
Armed Robbery at Circle K on Arkwright Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office sent out a release concerning an armed robbery at a Circle K gas station that has investigators searching for…
Scattered showers expected once again as warm front moves through GA
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)-Humidity and heat are returning to the Peach State ahead of a cold front. Today This morning had a more pleasant start than yesterday, but that's not saying a lot. Cloudy skies still blanket the majority of the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 13-17
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 13 and Friday, September…
Rain sticks around Tuesday, dry to end the week
We continued our string of rainy days here in Middle Georgia today with a few areas picking up significant rain totals. Overnight, most of us should see…
Macon-Bibb County addresses illegal tire dumping
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County is addressing the illegal dumping in the area. Mayor Lester Miller says if you're caught you will face the consequences with a fine up to $1,000,…
Macon Pride Week is back for second year
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Macon Pride Week has officially began Monday, with a week full of events. Pride Week was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. But organizers say…
Russell Parkway Armed Robbery leaves police searching for suspect
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Warner Robins Police Department is currently searching for a suspect in connection to an armed robbery that happened on Russel Parkway…
UPDATE: Warner Robins Shooting leaves man hospitalized, Suspect in custody
UPDATE: 32 year-old Jamil Bernard Lane was arrested Monday, September 20, for the shooting. Lane is being charged with Aggravated Battery and Possession of a firearm…
UPDATE: Missing man Eugene Anderson Jr. FOUND
UPDATE: October 13, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office reported Eugene Anderson Jr. as being found safe and sound. His family has been notified and he…
Rainy trend to continue into the new week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)-Widespread rain chances will stick around Middle Georgia for a few more days. Today You'll want to grab that raincoat or umbrella out the door once again. A light to moderate rainfall is expected to stick around through…
Wesleyan College receives $500K to improve athletic facilities
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Wesleyan college is making big changes to its athletics facilities with the help of $500,000 anonymous donation. Over the past three years the college says…
Warner Robins organizations helping fight hunger
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Northrop Grumman and the Museum of Aviation have partnered with Rise against hunger, a nonprofit to help feed families. On Friday morning the…
Macon Suicide Prevention walk postponed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The National Suicide Prevention walk was scheduled for Saturday at Amerson River Park. It's now postponed because of the rise in Covid cases. Instead a virtual walk will…
Bibb County School Board starts process to find Dr. Jones' successor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones announced his retirement in Thursday nights school board meeting. Although he still has months before he officially retires, Bibb…
Weekend rain chances are lower but still there
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)-Leftover moisture from Nicholas has brought plenty of rain to Georgia, but it's beginning to fizzle out. Tonight and Saturday We've seen some rain around Middle Georgia today, but it was very scattered. We've continued to see that…
Business owners react to Macon Mall announcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County announced Wednesday it will invest $100 million into the Macon Mall property. Mall owner Jim Hull is donating the property, which is valued…
POW/MIA 24-hour vigil run at Museum of Aviation continues Friday
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) - "It's going to be within the next two or three years that we won't have any POWs from WW2 or Vietnam," former POW…
Milledgeville has its first ever LGBTQ+ support group
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A Milledgeville resident recently started a group to help provide resources for the LGBTQ+ community. The Facebook group is known as the LGBTQ+ Folk of Milledgeville.…
Rain and storms continue Friday
No surprises here, but today was another rainy, cloudy day for Middle Georgia. Overnight, expect to see some spots of patchy fog developing and lingering into Friday morning. The rest of the day Friday will be another day of off…
Bibb County Schools Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones announces retirement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— During the monthly Bibb County Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones Jr. announced he will retire at the end of this school year. June 30, 2022 will be his…
Fort Valley man convicted and sentenced for 2019 attempted armed robbery and pistol whipping
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --The office of District Attorney Anita Howard of the Macon Judicial Circuit sent out a release with the announcement of the conviction and sentencing of a Fort Valley man on Thursday afternoon, September 16, 2021. According…
Vidalia man arrested for armed robbery, charged for shooting at officers
VIDALIA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation released information on Thursday concerning an armed robbery that took place Wednesday, September 15, 2021. According to the release, the Vidalia Police Department responded to a call at a Vidalia Pawn…
Warner Robins man arrested for possession of pills, marijuana, and more
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Narcotics Investigators of the Warner Robins Police Department arrested a man on Wednesday September 15, 2021, after serving drug search…
Blossoms and Bacon Veterans Day Parade
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The announcement was made to the public at 10 a.m. Thursday that the Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon Bacon, Visit Macon, and Macon-Bibb County would be hosting…
Fatal accident on Hwy 96 in Taylor County, lanes blocked
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Thursday Morning, September 16, 2021, the Taylor County Sheriff's Office posted an announcement on social media notifying the public that a fatal accident had left all lanes blocked on eastbound Highway 96. Taylor County Coroner Gary…
Man wanted for questioning in Dollar General theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– The Monroe County Sheriff's Office needs your help in identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation. They say the Dollar General in Juliette…
Rain is here to stay for the week
It has been a rainy day in Middle Georgia, with many areas already picking up over 1" of rainfall. Rain will be continuing overnight and into tomorrow with…
Carl Vinson VA offering COVID vaccines and Flu shots
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- As a part of President Biden's Path Out of the Pandemic Plan, all staff at the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs…
Yom Kippur observance begins in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The holiest day of the year for the Jewish religion began Wednesday night. The Day of Atonement, also known as Yom Kippur, is where Jewish people…
Delta Sigma Theta hosting virtual meet the candidates forum in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins residents will get the chance this week to get to know the candidates running for city council.…
Piedmont Macon doctor offers tips to keep cholesterol low
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — September is known as Cholesterol Education Month, and doctors at Piedmont Macon have some tips to help you live a healthy life. Yomiyyu…
Former Milledgeville Mayor Griffin runs for Georgia Secretary of State
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A former Milledgeville Mayor and Georgia Senator is running to be the next Georgia Secretary of State. Democrat Floyd Griffin says Georgia…
Car accident in Monroe County turns fatal
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office released information on Wednesday afternoon saying an accident had happened on I-475 NB that resulted in a man's death. According to the release, Monroe County Sheriff's Office responded to a single…
Mayor Lester Miller, partners, announce $100M investment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller and partners announced a major economic and community investment in and around Macon Mall during a press conference Wednesday morning.…
Bibb Sheriffs searching for stolen Silverado
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office sent out a be on the lookout (BOLO) announcement Tuesday September 14, 2021, concerning a stolen truck. The truck was stolen from 3245 Vista Circle at 4:40 a.m. on September 14th.…
Remnants of Nicholas and a cold front set to bring heavy rain to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)-Heavy rain will remain possible for Middle Georgia through the end of the week. Today Grab your rain gear out the door! A wet Wednesday is set to begin a several day marathon of rain chances as a…
Rain returns to Middle Georgia Wednesday
Well it has been another nice (if hot) day in Middle Georgia, but we will see some big changes to the forecast as we head into the rest of the…
Macon-Bibb to install technology to detect gunfire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a year of more murders and gun violence, Macon-Bibb County is taking further action to address the issue by introducing a new technology called…
Baldwin County Schools starts butterfly garden to teach students about pollination
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District is expanding its gardens by adding a butterfly garden. First grade students at Lakeview Primary…
Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning approves new fitness center, grocery store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning approved several conditional use permits at its Monday meeting. One of the approvals is for a new fitness…
U.S. Department of Justice investigating conditions in Georgia prisons
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday it has opened a statewide civil investigation into Georgia prisons. According to a press release, the investigation will look…