Deputies investigating armed robbery at Macon Family Dollar
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that happened at the Family Dollar at 3656 Jeffersonville Road. According to a…
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Macon gang member pleads guilty to federal gun charge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -A Macon gang member with a violent criminal history, could spend the next decade behind bars. 28-year-old Derrick Murphy, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to court documents,…
Elsa brings rain and breezy conditions Wednesday
This afternoon Elsa strengthened back into a hurricane, making it the strongest storm in the eastern Gulf of Mexico this early in the season since Alberto in 2006. Heavy rain has already started lashing the western coast of the peninsula…
Sandersville 11-year-old charged with 3 counts of arson
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 11-year-old is charged with three counts of arson after three recent fires. Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran wrote on the sheriff's office's Facebook page that the charges are a result of a Park Avenue apartment…
Coddington House sold, 2021 Fading Five list coming soon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Coddington House is officially off the market, and Historic Macon is hoping prospective buyers will want to save the remaining Fading Five properties from 2020. The Coddington…
Shepeard Community Blood Center opens fourth location in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A new community blood center is hoping to help the area's shortage of blood as the nation experiences a national blood shortage. Shepeard Community Blood Center is a…
Dublin accepting nominations for Black History banners
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Dublin and Visit Dublin GA are coming together to revamp the city's Black History banner program. Banners will be redesigned and include a…
Centerville man arrested in connection to weekend homicide
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Centerville man was arrested Monday night in connection to the July 4 shooting death of 24-year-old Kristopher Mast. A Warner Robins Police Department news release sent Tuesday said 21-year-old John Bay Gallott was arrested…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 28-July 2
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 28 and Friday,…
Scattered showers return Tuesday, Elsa brings rain Wednesday
Clouds pushed into Middle Georgia this afternoon as a few showers helped cool off southern parts of the area. A stationary boundary to our south will slowly bring in some better rain chances by late tomorrow afternoon. Although it won't…
Bibb County seeing more alligator reports in 2021
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Within the past few months, Bibb County's animal control has caught and released four alligators, which officers say is high for this time of…
Baldwin County Fire & Rescue needs volunteers for Fire Citizens Academy
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County Fire and Rescue is looking for people to join their new Fire Citizens Academy. The academy focuses on teaching the…
Man found in Warner Robins with multiple gunshot wounds
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead in Warner Robins after suffering multiple gunshot wounds Sunday night. Police say they responded to 1000 Executive Court…
2 dead after triple shooting in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two people are dead and a third person is in the hospital after a triple shooting in MIlledgeville. A Milledgeville Police news release sent Saturday…
UPDATE: Macon shooting victim identified, no charges filed as of now
UPDATE (10:20 a.m. ) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified the victim of Saturday morning's shooting as 31-year-old Anthony Benard Burke of Macon. Burke…
Nice Independence Day weekend on the way
A cold front is in the process of moving through Middle Georgia this evening, bringing clearing and an end to the rain threat as is pushes south. High pressure…
Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration brings excitement
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Warner Robins Independence Day celebration returned this year after the pandemic cancelled it last year. The gates opened at 5 p.m. Friday, and…
Coliseum Northside provides tips on how to be safe this summer
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Summer is here, and more people are out and about having fun, but summer can also bring many dangers. Coliseum Northside hospital…
Warner Robins woman killed in crash along I-75 in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County coroner is reporting a deadly crash at the start of a busy holiday travel weekend. The crash happed…
Former Bibb County Schools deputy superintendent charged with murder in wife's death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Bibb County School District deputy superintendent of student affairs is facing a murder charge for his wife's death…
Storms likely Friday ahead of a nice weekend
Showers and storms held off for much of the day across Middle Georgia, but as per usual, returned this afternoon. Showers will linger overnight ahead of our next…
50 arrested, 40 guns seized in Macon operation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies seized several guns and made several arrests in an effort they call "Operation United Front." The operation,…
Lake Tobesofkee fireworks show postponed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lake Tobesofkee and Claystone Park made the tough decision to postpone their Independence Day fireworks show. This is the second year in a row the July 4 Fireworks at the lake have been postponed. The first…
Four arrested in connection with firebombing of Eastman restaurant
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State fire investigators make four arrests in connection to the fire bombing of a restaurant in Dodge County. The incident happened on May…
July 4th celebrations across Middle Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — July 4 celebrations are back around Middle Georgia after Covid changed or cancelled them last year. The Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration is one of…
Fuller Center and Mr. Handyman partner to help community
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A new partnership has formed in the ongoing effort to reduce blighted home in Middle Georgia. Fuller Center and…
Middle Georgia Regional Library removes fines from children's materials
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Library System is removing fines from children's and teen print materials effective July 1. The library board of trustees…
New Peach County High School opening in August
FORT VALLEY, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Peach County High School is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is also celebrating a new high school. Sitting on more than 100 thousand square…
UPDATE: Second teen arrested in connection to shooting death at Majestic Gardens Apartments
UPDATE 5:48 p.m.: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested the second suspect in connection to the Homicide Investigation of 18-year-old Marquavious Deshaun Wright. 17-year-old Travis Demontae Gilbert Jr. of Macon, turned himself over to Investigators around 2:00 p.m Thursday. Gilbert…
UPDATE: Dublin man in custody following discovery of woman's body Wednesday
UPDATE (7/1) - Dublin Police Chief Tim Chatman tells 41NBC Ben Whitaker faces a murder charge in connection to the shooting death of his wife.…
Food safety experts offer reminders for holiday weekend
(NBC NEWS)- This 4th of July temperatures and grills are heating up. The holiday is expected to look much different than last year with more celebrations and larger get-togethers. But some things haven't changed, namely food safety. "It is so…
Warm with scattered storms Thursday
You are probably tired of hearing it, but we are going to continue our summertime pattern of storms once again Thursday. It will be another warm day with highs in the…
Fire Department shares tips on how to stay safe while using fireworks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— July 4th is Sunday, and the Macon-Bibb Fire Department wants you to stay safe if you buy fireworks this year. While you may want to include fireworks in your plans, Macon-Bibb…
Baldwin County Animal Control receives 'no kill' status
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Baldwin County Animal Control is officially a no-kill shelter thanks to years of hard work from staff and volunteers. That means less than 10%…
Baldwin School District wraps first dance academy, will add dance program for all schools next year
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dance students in Kindergarten through 12th grade wrapped up the Baldwin County School District's first-ever dance…
Macon woman killed in morning crash along Hawkinsville Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that happening Wednesday morning along Hawkinsville Road. The Macon-Bibb 911 Center received a call around 6:00am about a crash on Hawkinsville Road at the Houston Road…
Scattered showers return Wednesday
Our summertime pattern of pop up showers and storms will be continuing through much of this week thanks to a tropical air mass. High humidity will be sticking around for Wednesday as…
SWAT standoff in Macon ends safely
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Macon man ends up in the hospital after a standoff with police. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says they received a call just after 1 p.m. about someone with a weapon making threats to harm himself…
Child tax credits are coming soon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Senator Jon Ossoff visited Macon Tuesday, to announce that relief is coming for Georgia families. Senator Ossoff visited Jimmie Samuels Head Start at Agnes Barden Elementary school. He…
RAFB welcomes new Installation Commander
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Robins Air Force Base gathered Tuesday morning for a ceremony welcoming its newest Installation Commander. Colonel Lindsay C. Droz is now in charge. She will lead more than 2,000 personnel,…
Parking areas designated for Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins is sharing parking information as we get closer to the 38th annual Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration. The event includes live concerts and a fireworks show on Friday, July 2nd…
Historic Macon impacting local neighborhood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- When passing through Lilly Avenue in Unionville, you can see a lot of houses with friendly neighbors and an older gentleman outside doing yard work. "They want us to…
Macon Pride hosts 'DineOut ShopOut' Fundraiser
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— As Pride month comes to an end, Macon Pride rallied the support of local businesses. 36 Businesses partnered with the organization to donate 10% of their sales to…
District Attorney's office cohosts 'Know Your Status' day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's office partnered with Compass Cares for 'Know Your Status' day. The office offered HIV testing, Covid vaccinations and a…
Ceres Environmental Operations to help with Macon-Bibb yard waste collection
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ceres Environmental Operations will help with Macon-Bibb's yard waste collection for the next eight weeks, starting Wednesday, June 30. That's according to a Macon-Bibb news release sent Tuesday afternoon, which said the normal collection schedule already…
Lizella woman launches invention for babies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Lizella entrepreneur is launching her first round of products to help new moms and families. The product, called Mr. Zippy Bib, is a baby bib with legs to make sure your baby stays clean at…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 21-25
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 21 and Friday, June…
TS Danny brings rain and storms to Middle Georgia
In the period of just a few hours today we saw the strengthening of an area of low pressure into a depression and then a tropical storm.…
Preparing your car for July 4th travel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you're planning on taking a road trip for the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend, you should make sure your car is in good shape.…
Dublin 12-year-old being charged in brother's death
DUBLIN, Geogia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Laurens County 12-year-old is being charged in connection to the shooting death of his brother. That's according to Dublin Police Chief Tim Chatman,…