Man charged with murder following infant's death
A man is being charged with murder and child cruelty following the death of his girlfriend's 1-year-old child last month.
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Gov. Kemp: Sandersville mass vaccination site among new locations set to open
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp announced a mass vaccination site is coming to Sandersville. It is scheduled to open on March 17th at Word of Life Church, according to Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Director Chris Stallings.…
Atrium Health Navicent adds drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Atrium Health Navicent will expand access to the COVID-19 vaccine to help slow the spread of the virus. The hospital opened a drive-thru vaccination site outside the Family Health Center on Eisenhower Parkway. According to Atrium…
Hillel house opens near Georgia College
Hillel organization on the Georgia College campus finally has a place to hold events for its students. MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Hillel organization has been on the college campus for 15 years, with no place to…
New PPP loans expand assistance for small businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The small business association has announced a new set of PPP loans that it hopes will benefit a broader set of businesses. The new loans target minority and female-owned businesses, or businesses with…
Daybreak Interview: Perry Players Celebrating the Magic of Movie Music
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Songs like "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," from the Wizard of Oz or "Time of My Life," from Dirty Dancing are classics and make those movies even more enjoyable to watch. The Perry Players Community Theatre is…
Happening today: 300 extra openings for vaccine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The mass vaccination site at the Macon Farmer's market has 300 extra doses of the coronavirus vaccine. The extra doses are perishable and must be administered on Wednesday. Anyone eligible for the vaccine must register online…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve funding for mental health initiative
Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted Tuesday night to approve Mayor Lester Miller's initiative to address mental health.
Rain ending Wednesday morning
Rain is continuing in Middle Georgia this evening and will persist into Wednesday morning. The good news for our forecast is that we will finally be seeing an end to the rainfall by late Wednesday morning. Sunshine is back for…
Real estate group buys former Brown & Williamson tobacco plant in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An investor out of Los Angeles has purchased the former Brown & Williams tobacco plant on Weaver Road in Macon. The plant has sat vacant for more than 15 years after closing operations in 2006. Macon-Bibb…
Ingram-Pye Elementary staff will take books to children
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) -- To celebrate National Literacy Month, the Ingram-Pye Elementary staff will take a literacy bus to four different neighborhoods in the area. Beginning at noon, they deliver books and treats to students, encouraging them to…
City of Warner Robins hires city administrator
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT)— The City of Warner Robins will now have a city administrator. City officials created the position around three years ago. They opened the position several months ago. David Corbin will serve in the role.…
Georgia State Senate passes several voting bills
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Georgia State Senate passed SB 67 last week. It requires voters to enter a driver's license number or a personal identification number when requesting an absentee ballot. If the voter doesn't have one…
Foothills Education Charter high school celebrates non-traditional operations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Foothills Education Charter High School is celebrating two months after opening its doors in January. Housed in a district school building, Foothills staff say they provide students opportunities they wouldn’t traditionally receive. According to the Bibb…
Bibb deputies investigating early morning restaurant robbery
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a person accused of robbing a restaurant early Tuesday.
Bibb deputies arrest Macon man suspected of entering autos
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff deputies arrested a man trying to enter autos in North Macon Tuesday morning. Authorities identify the man as 22-year-old Amari Tyree Crockett, of Macon. Deputies responded to the 100 block of N Laura…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 22-26
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between February 22 and February 26.
1 dead after pedestrian crash
UPDATED: 8:35 A.M. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Coroner's Office pronounced a man dead on the scene of a pedestrian crash Monday night. Sheriff Deputies received a call about a man sitting in the road on Pio Nono…
Local woman offers pandemic tech support for seniors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local woman started an IT company during the pandemic. Online activity became the norm as the Centers for Disease Control recommended avoiding in-person contact. Digital meetings, paying bills online, and virtual doctor's visits rose in…
Macon businesses excited for Cherry Blossom Festival's return
The Cherry Blossom Festival returns in 2021 after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Bibb County crime rates trended down in 2020
Overall crime in Macon-Bibb was down in 2020 despite a record-breaking year of homicides.
Law enforcement officials educate parents on how to keep kids safe online
With the pandemic continuing to impact communities all over, both parents and children are online more than ever.
Staying rainy, getting cool to start the week
Rainfall has moved in across Middle Georgia to start this week and it looks like we will be seeing even more rain on Tuesday. Overnight tonight a cold front will pass through that will drop our temperatures into the 50's…
Registration now open for 2021 Pink Promise United Ace Classic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Registration is now open for the 2021 Pink Promise United Ace Classic. The third annual golf and tennis event raises money to fund mammogram screenings for women who are uninsured, underinsured and low income. Funds also…
Houston County deputies searching for entering autos suspect
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office needs help trying to identify and locate an entering autos suspect. The Houston County Sheriff's Office posted photos of the suspect and a vehicle on its Facebook page. Deputies say…
Deputies arrest Macon suspect for possession of drugs, AR gun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff deputies arrested a Macon man after finding drugs and a gun on him following a domestic dispute. The incident happened Monday just after 1 a.m. at Sparks Wings & Deli on Mercer University…
Medical Monday: Atrium Health Navicent's Diagnostic Centers and its services
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you need a certain type blood test or maybe an X-Ray, diagnostic centers are a great place to have that done. Michael Hajworoksy, Atrium Health Navicent's Vice President of Clinic Support Services, joined 41NBC News at…
One in custody during possible mail theft investigation
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a possible mail theft near GA HWY 41. Deputies took a female suspect into custody, and are looking…
2 dead after being ejected from vehicle in early morning crash
UPDATED: 10:00 a.m. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An uncle and niece are dead after being ejected from a car early Monday morning. Authorities say that 24-year-old Alexsia Taylor and her uncle, 39-year-old Ricardo Danielly were on their…
RAFB not impacted by slow vaccine distribution
“We're starting to get vaccines on base you know to the tune of about a few hundred a week.”
Pole dancing classes now available in Macon
"Tip Toe on cherry is a pole dance studio that provides a safe and body positive environment."
Warner Robins hosts special election for open council seat
There's also early voting for the Houston County ESPLOST continuation.
Crawford County, Roberta launch 2021 Comprehensive Plan
The plan is a continuation of what needs to be done in the county, which includes input from residents.
Macon Vegans hosts emergency vegan food pantry
Cars lined up at Carolyn Crayton Park before the event began.
Warm weather continues this weekend
Some of us in Middle Georgia saw a bit of a cool down today as a product of a wedge front. No worries though, although we will be starting our day with some patchy fog, partly cloudy skies will be…
CGEF accepting applications to help support black community organizations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Central Georgia Empowerment Fund (CGEF) is starting a grant application process to help support non-profits and community organizations serving the Black community. CGEF is a giving circle that wants to move the black community into…
Area Agencies on Aging offices help Georgia seniors with vaccination process
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) are coming together to make sure Georgia seniors have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. The agencies are teaming up with local Area Agencies…
Two Middle Georgia Regional Library affiliates receive micro-grants for services
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Middle Georgia Regional Library affiliate branches will receive funding to extend their services. The grants are from the Rural Libraries and Social Wellbeing Project within the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The program caters…
Crawford County man killed in farming accident
Investigators say his death was caused by injuries involving a bobcat.
'He was always your friend': Deacon reacts to Macon pastor's death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A local pastor deemed a community staple died from COVID-19 complications. Pastor Bryant Raines of The New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Macon passed away in Gainesville, Florida this week. Deacon Andy Stroud…
Monroe County Road Department seeks residents to Adopt-A-Road
It's part of a new county initiative to keep roads clean from litter.
Dog of the week - Peanut
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peanut is 3-4 year old mutt. He is sweet, friendly and gets along with other dogs. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone…
2 animals killed in Monroe County house fire
The Red Cross is assisting the homeowner.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office warns of new scam
The caller/letter then advises the victim they are the winners of 4.5 million dollars.
2 men arrested for drug trafficking in Warner Robins
Warner Robins Investigators served a probation warrant after tips about drug sales.
A few showers and wedge front keep parts of the area cool Friday
After a day of record heat in Middle Georgia, some of us will be seeing a big drop in our high temps. The cooler conditions that some of us will be seeing come from a wedge front that will be…
Westside Neighbors United offers Hen House tour
Those who attend will visit with people who own hen houses to ask questions on how to properly care for them.
UPDATE: Man arrested for shooting death in Fort Valley
A Fort Valley man is dead after a shooting Thursday night.
Macon pastor, 'Heal the Hood' founder dies from COVID-19 complications
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Macon is remembering the life of its pastor, Rev. Bryant Raines. According to a church news release, 44-year-old Pastor Raines died on February 24th due to…
Emergency officials give infant CPR tips after deputy saves infants life
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Bibb County deputy is hailed a hero after saving a choking infant Wednesday morning. Officials offered tips on infant CPR procedures, in case of an emergency. “I looked at her skin, it…