Scattered storms and heat continue this week
We had a few isolated showers this afternoon and evening across Middle Georgia, but more widespread rain is on the way this week. A general summertime trend of pop…
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PHOTOS: Back to school with 41NBC
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia students are heading back to school over the next few days. And first day photos are filling up social media stories and timelines. The 41NBC family decided to dust off our old photos to…
Milledgeville proclaims August as Stevens Johnson Awareness Month
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One Milledgeville resident is bringing awareness to a rare, yet deadly disease. At first glance, you may just see a smiling man, but that's…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office to host job fair Tuesday
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Monroe County Sheriff's Office will host a job fair August 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Monroe County Conference Center.…
Macon Mayhem coach Kevin Kerr steps down
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Mayhem coach Kevin Kerr, who led the team from 2015-2018 and then again in 2020-2021, is stepping down. The team made the announcement Monday. Kerr went 94-56-18 from 2015-2018, leading the Mayhem to a William…
Jones County Sheriff's Office searching for missing man
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's Office is looking for help finding a missing man. Deputies say 38-year-old Darrel Lee Kitchens Jr. was last seen on…
Perdue Farms contractor electrocuted
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man working as a contractor at Perdue Farms was electrocuted on Sunday August 8, 2021. Houston County Deputy Coroner David Gabbard tells 41NBC that the victim was…
Deputies: Man arrested after firing shot outside The Shoppes at River Crossing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was arrested Saturday after deputies say he fired a shot near The Shoppes at River Crossing. It happened…
Heat and scattered storms return for the weekend
Showers and cloud cover kept much of Middle Georgia on the cool side today, with highs in Macon reaching the mid 80s, and Dublin only reaching the 70s. Tomorrow brings more sunshine, and the return of highs in the 90s.…
Perry changes COVID protocols as cases increase
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With COVID cases on the rise in Middle Georgia, cities like Perry are taking action after meeting with Houston Healthcare. Perry Senior Communications Administrator, Tabitha Clark, says city leadership decided to cancel city events for the…
Safety measures ramped up in downtown Macon for First Friday
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - For the second time in 10 months, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office is ramping up downtown security in preparation for First Friday. "We'll be prepared for whatever could possibly happen," Captain Wilton Collins said. Big crowds are…
ATAP Community Center to host community building day
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Several Middle Georgia organizations will host a community building day this weekend. After a tough year last year, organizers say they want to give back to the community. The event is Saturday, August 7, from 1 p.m.…
Truck sighted in connection to theft; suspects unidentified
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for suspects in connection to an incident in which boxes of copper plumbing were stolen on Thursday July 29, 2021. The suspects were seen entering a building around…
Bright City returns to Macon with 'WILD', a public art exhibit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- NewTown Macon and Dashboard U.S. announced Friday that they will be working on a major public art installation in Macon, Georgia, exploring the theme "WILD" with Bright City. According to the release, the installation will feature…
Teenager in critical condition after being hit by a truck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)—A teenager is in critical condition after being hit on his bike Thursday night. Bibb County deputies say 18-year-old Micah Estolt was hit by a truck on Zebulon Road just before Forsyth Road in Macon. They say Estolt…
Rain chances return to Middle Georgia Friday
After a few dry days with low humidity, rain and tropical moisture are back in the forecast for the end of the week. Friday brings a mostly cloudy day…
Macon-Bibb County announces recent community cleanup totals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller announced 500 people worked across 42 areas of the county during the July 24 cleanup. Volunteers picked up more than 67,000 pounds…
Man dies in single-vehicle crash in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash Thursday in Monroe County. It happened around 6 p.m. in the 900 block of Lassiter Road, according to a Monroe County Sheriff's Office news release. Deputies responded and…
Skate park, portion of Poplar Street to close for filming
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County will be the backdrop for filming once again with a second visit for the “Go-Big Show!” The show is in…
MGRL now offers Book Bike for community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Library Without Walls program at Middle Georgia Regional Library now offers the Book Bike. The library actually got it last November through a grant. The Book Bike brings books, materials and resources to community events…
Thirsty Turtle being sued by family of victim
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The family of Kabryan Johnson, who was killed in a July 24 shooting in downtown Macon, is suing The Thirsty Turtle's owners and operators.…
Fort Valley State University student selected as HBCU Scholar
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The White House selected a Fort Valley State University student to be an HBCU Scholar. At only 19 years old, Taylor Dorsey…
Doctors give tips on how to keep students safe during the pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As new COVID cases rise in Middle Georgia, there are concerns over whether or not you should send your child…
Elementary School collecting meal supplements for cancer patients
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - David Perdue Elementary is collecting meal supplements like Boost and Ensure to honor former students Aiden Rozier and McKenzie Brooks. "You talk…
City of Perry cancels events through August; masks required
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Perry announced Thursday it is canceling all city-sponsored events for the next 30 days as well as requiring masks inside…
Staying dry with mild temps Thursday
Dry conditions that we saw today will be sticking around through the day on Thursday. Highs will be warming to the mid and upper 80s with a few clouds and…
Macon-Bibb incentivizes vaccines for county employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Commissioners passed a boost in pay Tuesday night for fully vaccinated employees. "We believe that we're about saving lives, and we want to lead by example," Mayor Lester Miller said during a commission meeting.…
Man wanted in connection to armed robbery in Unadilla Wednesday morning
UNADILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is wanted in connection to an armed robbery that happened Wednesday morning. A post on the Dooly County Sheriff's Office Facebook page says it happened around 6:15 at the Shell gas station at 1012…
Baldwin County students head back to school
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Baldwin County School District held its first day of school on Wednesday. Lakeview Primary teachers and staff were excited to fill their classrooms with children…
Houston Healthcare changes visitor policy due to increase in COVID cases
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Houston Healthcare reports it's seeing an increase in COVID patients similar to what hospitals in Bibb County are seeing. Charles Briscoe , the President and CEO of Houston Healthcare, said Houston Healthcare has 73 positive COVID…
Knight Foundation invests $1.5 million in NewTown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Money from the Knight Foundation will help NewTown Macon distribute loans and provide entrepreneurial training to women and communities of color. The Knight Foundation…
Georgia College makes changes to Move-in Day on campus
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Volunteers weren't allowed to help with move-in day last year due to the pandemic, so this year the college is changing things up.…
UPDATE: Coroner identifies man killed in Peach County crash
UPDATE: Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks identified the victim of Wednesday's crash as 65-year-old William Shaw of Knoxville, Tennessee. UPDATE: Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks says the crash happened as a man drove out onto Highway 96 and was struck…
Temps stay mild, a few storms possible Wednesday
We have finally made it to our stretch of cooler weather here in Middle Georgia. Today we started our day with widespread rain and fog, but tomorrow will…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners vote to pay vaccinated county employees up to $500
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted 6-2 Tuesday night to fund a "Vaccination Incentive Program" for employees on the Macon-Bibb payroll. Commissioners Al Tillman and Valerie Wynn voted against the idea. The county plans to use up to $800,000…
Deputies: Man arrested in Forsyth after exposing himself, making obscene gestures
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was arrested Tuesday night after Monroe County deputies say he exposed himself and made obscene gestures. A Monroe County Sheriff's Office news release says Jay Thomas Green was arrested and charged with public indecency…
Doctors concerned about delta variant in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Covid cases are on the rise at Middle Georgia hospitals. This comes several weeks after Coliseum, now Piedmont Macon, announced it had zero COVID patients. Hospital…
Bibb County's VIP Academy is back in session
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students in Bibb County are back in school this week, but some students will not be in the classroom this year. The VIP Academy is giving…
Houston County students go back to class
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students in Houston County were back in the classroom Tuesday. We stopped by Warner Robins High School to see how things were going. Principal Chris…
Grant's Lounge to celebrate 50th birthday soon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Grant's Lounge in downtown Macon is preparing for a belated anniversary celebration. The historic venue on Poplar Street turns 50 this year. Grant's 50th birthday…
Peach County School District responds to transportation concerns
FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — The Peach County School District reported some problems with school transportation on the first day of school Monday. According to a statement from the…
Warner Robins church helping Iraqi refugees
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Trinity United Methodist Church took time to learn about refugees in other countries, and how they can help from Middle Georgia. The American Foundation for…
Peaches to Beaches back this weekend for 17th straight year
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The annual Peaches to Beaches Yard Sale is on the road again this weekend for the 17th year in a row. The…
Monroe County man arrested for trafficking cocaine
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested local man John Louis Watts after finding crack cocaine in his vehicle. According to the Sheriff's release, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on I-75 SB near mile marker 187. It…
Teen in Macon Mall shooting found to have been in a 3 on 1 altercation before being shot
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has released new information concerning the Macon mall shooting that resulted in the death of 17 year-old Quentavious Moore on Sunday, August 1. The incident report states that Deputy Christopher Williams…
Bibb County man wanted for stabbing girlfriend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Investigators are asking for help in finding a wanted suspect in connection to an aggravated assault incident that happened Tuesday morning August 2, 2021. According to the release, it was reported…
Tyson Foods to require COVID vaccines
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tyson Foods, the largest food company in the U.S., is now requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for its entire workforce. Tyson put out a news release on Tuesday morning, August 3rd, that all team members at U.S. office…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores July 26-30
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 26 and Friday, July…
Fatal crash in Peach County Saturday
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia State Patrol reported that on Saturday July 31, 2021, a fatal crash occurred that is still under investigation. The report said that around 10:48 p.m., Morgan Webb of Byron, GA was driving a Dodge…
Rain sticks around this week, temps stay cool
Rain and storms have become pretty widespread this evening in Middle Georgia, finally cooling us down from the 90s. A stationary boundary has stalled right over our area, and this will be the line along which we will see continued…