Motorcyclist dies in Emery Highway crash
A motorcyclist is dead following a crash Thursday afternoon on Emory Highway.
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MWA says Javors Lucas Lake opens for public fishing
The 2021 public fishing season at Javors Lucas Lake is officially underway.
Georgia vaccine eligibility expands starting March 15
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Governor Brian Kemp expanded eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine. Kemp expanded eligibility for the vaccine on Monday to teachers. He now plans to add to the list. Georgians over 55-years-old and individuals with disabilities can receive…
Man arrested in robbery by intimidation case, second suspect wanted
A man is in custody following a robbery by intimidation that happened this week.
Baldwin boys cap unbeaten season with 4A state title
Will Freeman's go-ahead shot in the final seconds lifted Baldwin High School's boys basketball team to a 54-53 win over Fayette County in the GHSA Class 4A state championship game at the Macon Coliseum Wednesday.
Quiet, warm weather sticks around through the weekend
It was another warm, sunny day across Middle Georgia, with highs in the mid 70's. Don't expect much to change in the forecast for tomorrow as high pressure will still be dictating our dry pattern. We will be seeing a…
Georgia Supreme Court orders jury trials resume
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Jury trials were put on hold last year because of the pandemic. Now thanks to an order from the Georgia Supreme Court, local courts can start putting a dent in the backlog of…
Georgia National Fairgrounds hosting RV convention, expo this week
People from all over the United States are filling up the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry this week for the 102nd Family Motor Coach Association International Convention & RV Expo.
Bibb deputies need help finding suspect wanted for involuntary manslaughter
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need your help finding a suspect wanted for involuntary manslaughter. Investigators identify the man as 30-year-old Justin Antryon Collins. Authorities say Collins has a warrant for Involuntary Manslaughter related to an incident…
MTA continues COVID-19 testing, to help end spread of virus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon-Bibb Transit Authorities is lending out its facility for the fifth time, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Middle Georgia residents drove through the terminal’s parking area to get tested for…
NASCAR's Keselowski racing in Middle Georgia Friday night
NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski will race a Crate Late Model Friday night at Cochran Motor Speedway.
Warner Robins Police: Man missing after being released from Houston Medical Center
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police are searching for a man who's gone missing. According to a post on the police department's Facebook page, Jessie Sparrow was reported missing on March 8 by his daughter, Brianna. Police say…
MTA hosting free COVID-19 testing at Terminal Station Wednesday
Free COVID-19 testing will be available at the Terminal Station in downtown Macon Wednesday.
Spring-like weather continues Wednesday
The sunshine stuck around for most of the day in Middle Georgia, but a few clouds moved in during the early evening. These clouds will be gone by tomorrow morning, allowing for us to once again warm quickly into the…
Medical experts say daylight saving time can cause mental health issues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Daylight saving time starts this weekend, requiring people to push their clocks ahead, while losing an hour of sleep. According to River Edge Behavioral Health’s Director of Macon-Bibb County Services, Ashley Allen, losing an hour can…
Looking back on 'a year of COVID'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It's been more than a year since the pandemic started and so much is still unknown about the Coronavirus. One thing that is certain though is pandemic restrictions aren't going anywhere until further…
Bike Walk Macon to host Shamrock 'n' Ride Scavenger Hunt Saturday
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Bike Walk Macon has partnered with local organizations and businesses to put on a shamrock-themed scavenger hunt this Saturday, March 13. The fundraiser supports the organization's mission to create "a more bikeable and walkable…
Bibb County OLOST passes in Georgia House
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County OLOST tax passed unanimously in the Georgia House of Representatives Monday night. Representative Miriam Paris says it could help lower property taxes. It also funds pay increases with the Sheriff's…
Governor Brian Kemp continues to push for better, more innovative rural Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp continues to push for a better, more innovative rural Georgia. Governor Kemp put aside nearly $70 million to assist Georgians during the Pandemic. Kemp partnered with Tri-County EMC on a $30 million project to…
Medical Segment: What you need to know about colon cancer
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Colon cancer is talked about a lot this month because March is Colon Cancer…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 1-5
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 1 and Friday, March 5.
Weather warms up this week
We had a beautiful weather day across Middle Georgia today, and if you liked this one, we have got a string of sunny warm days on the way. High pressure will continue to build in across the area through the…
Teachers, staff now eligible to receive vaccine
The Phase 1A plus group has expanded to include educators and staff. MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County School District is excited to begin having its teachers vaccinated. The school district has been working with both the…
Atrium Health Navicent partners with Phoebe Putney Health to expand pediatric services
Beverley Knight Olson Children's Hospital pediatric services will expand to Phoebe Putney Health in Albany. MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Phoebe Putney announced their partnership with Beverley Knight Olson Children's Hospital to bring pediatric services to the children in Southwest…
Perry's women owned businesses reflect on International Women's Day
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It's International Women's Day and women-owned small businesses are the fastest growing in the state, according to Georgia.Org. Ellen Palmer serves as president and CEO of the Perry Chamber. She says Perry has many…
Irish Gifted Academy registration opens for 2020-21 school year
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Registration is open for the 2021-22 school year at the Irish Gifted Academy. IGA is a gifted program for K-8th grade students who love science, technology, humanities, and the arts. The all-day program is free and…
Deputies identify suspects in Majestic Gardens shooting that killed Macon teen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff Deputies are looking for two men in connection to the shooting death of 16-year-old Amerie Searcy. Deputies are asking the public to help them find 21-year-old Vernon Deshawn Grable and 20-year-old Zontravon Keontae…
Getting cooler this weekend
Clouds have started to push in across Middle Georgia tonight, accompanied by a few areas of light rain. By tomorrow most rain will be staying to the south of our area, but clouds will be remaining into the early afternoon,…
PHOTOS: Bibb deputies searching for package theft suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is trying to track down a woman wanted for package theft in several north Macon communities. Deputies say they are looking for 25-year-old Brianna Bruce. According to the Sheriff's Office, she…
Bibb County Schools hosting virtual career fair
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is hosting a Virtual Career Fair on Saturday, March 6th, to hire for various positions for the 2021-2022 school year. The Bibb County Schools is looking to fill various positions at…
Georgia Publix locations now offering COVID-19 vaccination appointments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Publix pharmacies are now taking reservations for COVID-19 vaccination appointments. The online reservation system opened Thursday morning at 148 Georgia Publix pharmacies. This includes stores in Bibb and Houston counties. According to a Publix news…
City of Perry hosts Open Air Health Fair Saturday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The City of Perry is hosting the Open Air Health Fair Saturday at Heritage Oaks Park as a way to help people learn about all facets of health. Anya Turpin is the special events…
Commander in Chic hosts grand opening Sunday, March 7
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A new clothing store is opening in Downtown Macon. Commander in Chic is located at 446 Cotton Avenue Suite 1. They previously occupied a store in Warner Robins. They moved because most of their…
Film crews coming to Macon for new feature film
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Downtown Macon will be a filming location for movie crews for one week starting Sunday. Macon-Bibb leaders say crews from Light of Light Films will occupy different areas around downtown, filming a new movie. Titled Undefiled,…
Kemp visits Gray to discuss plans to add high-speed internet in rural areas
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp visited Gray to announce a partnership with Tri-County EMC to provide high-speed internet in rural areas. “If you were unable to work from home because of your slow internet, help…
Upcoming street closures, service delays during downtown Macon filming
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Citizens should expect delays in downtown Macon due to movie filming. Filming for Light of Light Films' unDEFILED will happen March 7th-12th. Filming will affect traffic near the Government Center, Rosa Parks Square, Historic Luther Williams…
Reschedule, don't cancel: local wedding experts weigh in on pandemic weddings
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Couples are planning to tie the knot this wedding season, even during the pandemic. Walking down the aisle can be scary. But, not having a venue, dress, or flowers could be even more…
Macon Mayhem asking fans to throw underwear on ice Saturday
The first-place Macon Mayhem are back in town this weekend, and they're doing something unique during their game Saturday night against Huntsville to give back.
Cooler weather moves in to end the week
Thursday was a beautiful day across Middle Georgia, but the warm weather will be making an exit as we head into the weekend. A dry cold front will push into the area from the north, bringing cooler weather, but (thankfully)…
Atrium Health Navicent updates COVID visitation policy as cases decrease
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atrium Health Navicent is updating its COVID Safe Visitor Restrictions as the number of coronavirus cases decrease in Georgia. The hospital says its visitation policy is used to protect patients, visitors and caregivers from the threat…
Suspects wanted for entering cars, stealing shotgun in Ingleside community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding suspects accused of stealing from a car in the historic Ingleside area. Deputies say the suspects got away with a stainless steel Benelli 20-gauge shotgun (serial number:…
Burglary suspects target Quality Computers, CPR Cell Phone Repair in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding two burglary suspects, accused of breaking into two Macon stores the night of February 28th. Deputies say the burglars were captured on surveillance cameras in a Silver…
Bibb deputies arrest suspect connected to robbery incident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb Sheriff’s patrol deputies arrested a man in connection to an armed robbery that happened in the parking lot of the Robins Financial Credit Union on Riverside Drive. Authorities identified the man as 55-year-old Marcello Simmons…
Dog of the week - Olive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Olive is 2-3 year old lab/pitbull mix. She a little shy, very loveable and gets along with other dogs. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue…
Sunny and warm weather returns Thursday
After a rainy few days in Middle Georgia, we will finally see a bit of a dry spell settle into the area. Tomorrow will bring another beautiful day under full sunshine, with highs warming to the low 70's. On Friday,…
Macon bars, clubs now required to have security cameras
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bars and clubs in downtown Macon must put up security cameras and have licensed security officers. Macon-Bibb commissioners approved the resolution to require all downtown bars and clubs to have high-resolution security cameras…
Sheriff Davis shares update on jail improvements
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Sheriff David Davis made a presentation to the Macon-Bibb County Council Tuesday night about the progress since the Grandy Jury inspection last month. Davis says they are working to improve exposed wiring in…
Fort Valley police make second arrest in deadly shooting investigation
Fort Valley Police officers arrested Curtis Randolph in connection to the shooting death of Kevin "Batman" Neal. FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Fort Valley Police officers made a second arrest in connection to a February 25 deadly…
Ingram-Pye Elementary School takes literacy bus to children
Ingram-Pye Elementary School took its literacy bus to four area neighborhoods Wednesday.
Suspect faces multiple charges after leading Bibb deputies on chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man after he led them on a car chase. Authorities say the incident happened on Sunday just after 1:30 in the morning. Deputies identified the driver as 32-year-old Kraig Adolphus…