Deputy Christopher Knight's funeral honors his life
Law enforcement agencies along with local and state officials across Georgia came to pay their respects.
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Department of Public Health halts Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution
This comes after six women became sick from a rare blood clot disorder and low platelet count.
Woman creates cookbook hoping to help others
Debi Crawford lost her husband to Pulmonary Fibrosis, and wanted to do something in his memory.
Warm again Wednesday
Temperatures across Middle Georgia were once again soaring into the upper 80's today, breaking a high temperature record. Highs tomorrow will be warming into the mid 80's by the afternoon for our last day in the 80's for a while.…
Medical Segment: The importance of Occupational Therapy Month
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – If you ever needed help recovering from an injury, you may have had an occupational therapist by your side. Occupational therapists are celebrated the entire month of April because it is Occupational Therapy Month. Kaitlyn Salter, an…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 5-9
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between April 5 and April 9, 2021.
32nd annual Dogwood Festival in Perry rescheduled
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 32nd annual Dogwood Festival in Perry has a new date after being canceled last weekend. According to a post on the festival's Facebook page, the new dates are Saturday April 24th from…
Schnitzer Steel Industries bringing jobs to Macon
A partnership between Schnitzer Steel Industries and the Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority will help create jobs.
Residents worried after Sardis Church Road truck stop approved
The possibility of two truck stops has people who live in the area concerned.
Education fund created for daughter of Deputy Christopher Knight
"This is a trying time. But having good people around you stepping up like this makes you go through the healing process."
Warm and dry Tuesday
Sunshine and warmer than normal high temps will be back for another day in Middle Georgia. High pressure will continue to keep us dry and sunny through Tuesday, before we get a big cool down for the rest of the…
Centerville holding Covid-19 vaccine clinic Friday
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Centerville is holding a vaccine clinic on Friday, April 16th at the Galleria Mall. The vaccination event starts at 10:00am, and participants do need to register by using the QR code or clicking…
Woman killed in Washington County crash Sunday
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A weekend crash along Highway 231 in Washington County left a woman dead. Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says two cars were involved in a head-on crash just outside of Davisboro. According to Sheriff Cochran, around…
Griffith Family Foundation provides grants for five Bibb County schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Five Bibb County elementary schools received grants of $20,000 to help meet the needs of students and teachers. The Griffith Family Foundation presented the checks to teachers at Union, Veterans, Ingram-Pye, Lewis and Bruce Elementary schools.…
Platinum Riders provides 'drive-by birthday' for Macon child with heart defect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Middle Georgia car club is giving back to the Macon community and helping a nine-year-old celebrate his birthday. The Platinum Riders Car Club held a "drive-by birthday party" for Journey White who was born with…
UPDATE: Second suspect arrested in connection to 16-year-old's death
A second suspect wanted in connection to the homicide of 16-year-old Ahmori Searcy is now in custody.
Sheriff Davis, Mayor Miller announce $3 million budget proposal
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff David Davis submitted a $3 million budget proposal to the county commission Monday. Usually, the budget items are submitted in May or June. Sheriff Davis and Mayor Lester Miller announced the budget proposal…
Homicide rates on track to meet last year's record, coroner says
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb county homicide rates are on track to meet last year's record-breaking numbers. Macon-Bibb County coroner Leon Jones says the county is currently at 14 homicides. This time last year we were at 13. In 2020,…
BCSO announces road closures ahead of fallen deputy's funeral Tuesday
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has issued traffic advisories ahead of fallen deputy Christopher Knight's funeral services Tuesday, April 13.
Update: Warner Robins Police looking for man following hit-and-run
UPDATE: Warner Robins Police need help contacting a man they want talk to about Saturday night's hit and run on Moody Road. According to a post on the police department's Facebook page, they're looking for Jonas Sanchez. Police would like…
Shots fired at Warner Robins police officer, trainee
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Warner Robins Police officers are investigating an incident involving shots fired at an officer and trainee. Authorities say the incident happened on Saturday night around 9:15 p.m. The WRPD responded to two men shooting a gun…
UPDATE: Houston County man convicted of murdering his grandmother, sentenced to life in prison
UPDATE: The man convicted of murdering his 81 year old grandmother will spend the rest of his life in prison. Houston County Superior Court Judge, Bo Adams, sentenced 33-year-old Jared Carter to life in prison plus five…
Man shot in lower back in Macon early Monday morning dies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being shot in Macon early Monday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 48-year-old Parrish Forester was shot in the lower back on Mumford Road at West Napier Avenue. Macon-Bibb…
Bibb Schools Supt. reveals plans for $100M+ in federal stimulus funding
Bibb County Schools Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones was the special guest Friday night at Macon Masters, a new flagship series at the Grand Opera House featuring speakers who are Middle Georgia leaders.
Pavement project to cause lane closure on I-75 in Bibb, Monroe Counties
Crews will be evaluating the pavement on I-75 south from the I-475 junction to Arkwright Road in Macon.
Daybreak Center receives $24K+ donation
Subaru of Macon has donated $24,715 to Daybreak.
Governor Kemp stops in Vienna to promote farm industry, signs two bills into law
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Governor Brian Kemp spent the day in Southwest Georgia signing two new bills into law and promoting the state's farm industry. He made stops at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture in Tifton and the Ellis Brothers Pecans…
Florida boy runs to honor Bibb County Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Knight
MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - A 12-year-old boy in Orange County, Florida is using his organization to honor the life of Bibb County Deputy Christopher Knight. Zechariah Cartledge created his own non-profit organization at the age of 10.…
Macon-Bibb County hosts community cleanup
The initiative began at Pleasant hill, and has collected over 2 million pounds of trash.
Tips to keep your pets safe during severe weather
Experts recommend microchipping your animal and making sure it has a collar and tag.
Comprehensive Civil rights team hosts two-day virtual event
They will have various speakers at each session.
Governor Kemp lifts Covid restrictions, local businesses still following guidelines
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Governor Brian Kemp lifted the state's remaining COVID-19 restrictions Thursday. Local businesses like Felicia's Cake Factory say they're still going to follow pandemic guidelines. Felicia Howard is the owner of Felicia's Cake Factory in…
Dog of the week - Tabitha
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tabitha is a 2 year old Pitbull mix. She's very friendly, great with children, and good with other dogs. She's also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue…
Local Garden Clubs unveil Blue Star Memorial
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Camellia District and Dublin Federated Garden Clubs unveiled a Blue Star Memorial marker Tuesday morning. The organizations scheduled the original dedication ceremony last year in April but had to reschedule due to the pandemic. Blue…
Academy for Classical Education Senior commits to U.S. Coast Guard Swimming and Diving
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Many students go to college on a football or soccer scholarship. But that's not the case for Senior Charles Gaines. He received a full ride scholarship to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy for swimming and…
Appointments not required at Macon mass vaccination site
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon mass vaccination site is no longer requiring appointments to get a vaccine. Site commander, Kerry Futch, says fewer people are showing up at the site compared to when it first opened. It's…
Newtown Macon celebrates renovations to Poplar Yard
Newtown Macon held a ribbon cutting ceremony this week to celebrate renovations at Poplar Yard in downtown Macon, an area on Poplar Street between Second and Third Streets.
Scattered storms return Friday
A few showers popped up in Middle Georgia this afternoon thanks to a weak front pushing through. Tomorrow will be another day with scattered storms across the area, a few of which could be strong/severe. As a surge of moisture…
UPDATE: Man wanted for sexual assault arrested
A man wanted for sexual assault and other charges was arrested Friday afternoon.
Derek Mack sworn in to Warner Robins City Council Monday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The city of Warner Robins's new city councilperson was sworn in Monday. Derek Mack was elected in a special election on March 16. Mack says the first thing he wants to address is…
Perry Dogwood Festival canceled due to weather forecast
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Perry's Dogwood Festival, planned for this weekend, has been canceled, according to Ellen Palmer, President/Chief Executive Officer of the Perry Chamber of Commerce. Palmer cited this weekend's weather forecast, which calls for scattered storms…
California-based greenhouse grower plans to build agriculture facility in Peach County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A California-based greenhouse grower is planning to open its first eastern U.S. indoor, controlled environment agriculture facility in Middle Georgia. According to a news release from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's Office, Pete's, which grows hydroponic…
New national dialing procedure effects 478, 912 area codes
WASHINGTON, DC (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia callers will have to dial the area code to make local calls starting October 24th. The Federal Communications Commission made 988 the official dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The FCC issued an…
Dooly County Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of Captain
PINEHURST, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dooly County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. According to a post on the Dooly County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, Captain David Musselwhite has died. The post…
Drug bust in Jones County leads investigators to Atlanta
103 people have recently been arrested in Jones County for drug-related charges, and the sheriff's office credits this accomplishment to a sting called "Operation Lone Ranger."
Central High School releases balloons in memory of student
Tyler Hart was a senior, where many remember him with a smile on his face.
Passenger trains in Middle Georgia part of new American Jobs Plan
The plan includes massive infrastructure projects to fix highways, upgrade bridges, and create passenger trains that would run through Middle Georgia.
Strong storms possible Thursday
After about five days of dry weather, we are keeping a close eye on storms to our west. The line that is moving through Mississippi will begin to fall apart by tomorrow morning, but by the afternoon, pop up showers…
Appointments no longer necessary at Macon mass vaccination site
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Starting Thursday, April 8th, Georgians will no longer need an appointment for vaccine doses at the Macon mass vaccination site. According to a news release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), vaccinations…
CDC awards Georgia $95 million in funding to increase vaccine access
GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is awarding Georgia more than $95 million dollars to help increase vaccine uptake, especially in underserved populations. The funding can be used for partnerships with community-based organizations to help…