UPDATE: Man shot, killed outside Advance Auto Parts in Macon identified
A 51-year-old man is dead after being shot outside of an auto parts store early Wednesday morning.
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A few showers possible Wednesday
Dry weather will be coming to an end for some of us in Middle Georgia overnight as an area of rain approaches. Mostly this should just be light rain, which is going to be weakening as it moves east. Clouds…
Women in Leadership: Director Emily Jay
RAFB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Emily Jay holds the title of Director of Contracting at the Air Force Sustainment Center at Robins Air Force Base. She started that position in 2018, and it is one of the highest civilian positions at…
Small pharmacies adjust to vaccine availability
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you're having trouble getting a vaccine appointment, smaller pharmacies might be the place to go. Mike Frazier -- owner and pharmacist at Your Corner Drugstore -- says he's been waiting months for…
Coliseum Health System held a ceremony to honor their covid-19 patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Coliseum Medical Center placed flags on their front lawn representing the patients who had covid-19. The ceremony was held to mark the one-year anniversary of the first Covid patient. Blue flags represented those who survived…
March serves as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Doctors say it's a good time to keep colon health in mind. This includes scheduling a colonoscopy or talking with your doctor about the various screenings. Dr. Paul Dale, chief…
Gov. Kemp: All Georgians 16 and up eligible for vaccine Thursday
Governor Brian Kemp announced Tuesday all Georgians older than 16 will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting this week.
Warner Robins Police need help finding a missing woman
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Police need help finding a missing woman. According to a Warner Robins Police Department Facebook post, 29-year-old Megan Nolan was last seen in the 2700 block of Watson Boulevard. Police say she is…
Two people dead, one taken to the hospital after a house fire in Lizella
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are dead and another has been taken to the hospital after a house fire in Lizella early Tuesday morning. According to Macon-Bibb County Coroner, Leon Jones, the fire happened at 2296…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 15-19
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between March 15 and March 19.
Staying warm Tuesday, rain returns early Wednesday
Sunshine returned to Middle Georgia today, but the dry weather will be short lived for this week. Tomorrow will bring another warm day with highs in the 70's, but a cold front will be approaching and bringing our next chance…
Women in Leadership: Colonel Amy Holbeck
RAFB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Growing up in Tennessee, Colonel Amy Holbeck never set out to make history, but she did when she became the first female commander in the Georgia Air National Guard. Colonel Holbeck commands more than 1,400 airmen…
More than $26,000 in comics, collectibles swiped in commercial burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says someone in a red van is connected to a commercial burglary involving more than $26,000 in comics and collectibles. The Sheriff's Office released photos of a red van (possibly a…
Bibb County man wanted for false imprisonment, simple battery family violence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs help tracking down a 57-year-old man wanted for false imprisonment family violence, simple battery family violence and terroristic threats family violence. Deputies are searching for Darrell Greg Winn in connection…
City of Perry kicks off 'Workout in the Park' series Saturday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The city of Perry kicks off its 'Workout in the Park' series this Saturday. Special Events Manager for the city of Perry, Anya Turpin, says if you've ever been too intimidated to try a…
Thomaston Road could soon have new Popeye’s, second restaurant
Two new restaurants could soon be coming to west Macon.
Medical Monday: Addressing common men's health issues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to Harvard Medical School, the average man pays less attention to his health than the average woman. Dr. Robert Allen, with Coliseum Urology Specialists, joined 41NBC News at Daybreak to talk about some common men's…
Macon man behind bars after crash with motorcyclists leaves one man dead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man is behind bars after a crash early Sunday morning leaves one man dead and two others injured. Bibb County Sheriff Investigators say 48 year old Lawrence Bradley was driving a Ford Expedition that…
Officer involved shooting leaves suspect dead after standoff in Centerville
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT – The GBI was requested by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an officer-involved shooting investigation that left a Centerville man dead after a standoff. Authorities identified the suspect as 48-year-old Shawn Michael Evanuk. On Saturday,…
UPDATE: Telfair County inmate who escaped has been captured
An inmate escaped from Telfair County Jail property Friday afternoon and has still not been apprehended.
Cooler weather for the weekend
We are starting off Cherry Blossom Festival with some much cooler temperatures than what we have been seeing over the past week. A wedge front is setting up across the area tonight and will bring some cool conditions, especially Saturday,…
Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off with ribbon cutting ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Cherry Blossom Festival is back after the pandemic canceled it last year. Organizers say this is the one you don't want to miss. Governor Brian Kemp was in town to help kick off…
Macon Rocks rock climbing gym opens Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There's a new gym in town but it's not the kind of gym you're thinking of. Macon Rocks is a rock climbing gym located in downtown Macon. They'll have a soft opening Monday,…
Perry students give $1000 to local animal shelter
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An elementary school project about business became much more than teachers ever bargained for. "We were trying to get stuff to maybe be able to play whiffle ball outside or maybe do kickball…
Report shows less students enrolling in school
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Earlier this week, the Bibb County Board of Education held a special called meeting. Part of the presentation was over student enrollment. The data shown shows a steady decrease in the number of…
All clear given at Fort Valley State following campus lockdown
Fort Valley State University was placed on lockdown for more than an hour Thursday following a report of someone with a gun on campus.
Cooler weather moves in Friday
After a stormy start to the day, we saw clear skies and a warm afternoon. A cold front that moved through earlier in the day will continue to usher in cooler air for the overnight hours, dropping our lows to…
Laurens County family offering reward to locate missing woman
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Laurens County family is offering a reward to help find a missing 75-year-old woman. The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is sharing a photo of missing Betty Jones. The Sheriff's Office reports Jones…
Macon woman wanted for attacking, robbing man in Mimosa Drive home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's office is looking for a woman accused of attacking and robbing a 64-year-old man inside his home. They are trying to locate 32-year-old Latracia Diane King. She is wanted for aggravated battery…
Bibb County deputies searching for battery, vehicle theft suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs help tracking down 44-year-old Garney James Croft. Deputies consider him armed and dangerous. They say do not approach him if you see him. Instead you should call 911. Croft is…
Campus vaccination clinics available for Houston County School District employees
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County School District partnered with Houston Healthcare and the Houston County Health Department to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to district employee. Teachers and support staff who want the COVID-19 vaccine, are receiving doses…
Atlanta Falcons award Bibb County Schools $10,000 grant for student health and wellness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District wins a $10,000 Hometown Grant from the Atlanta Falcons for overall student health and wellness. For the last seven years, the Atlanta Falcons has awarded Georgia schools for programs that enhance…
FVSU sets in-person graduation ceremony for May 15
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University announces details and a date for the Spring 2021 Commencement ceremony. According to a FVSU news release, the in-person graduation will take place on Saturday, May 15th at 9:30 a.m. at…
Bibb County School District announces 2021 graduation dates, COVID protocols
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District announces dates and times for 2021 spring commencement ceremonies. High school graduations will take place Wednesday, May 26th through Friday, May 28th. All ceremonies will be held at the Macon Coliseum…
Gov. Kemp tours AMS for look at safety precautions ahead of NASCAR race weekend
Gov. Brian Kemp and a group of fans attending this week's Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 got an exclusive look Thursday at the steps Atlanta Motor Speedway is taking to keep its fans safe during its tripleheader NASCAR Weekend.
Car crashes into downtown Macon restaurant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A vehicle crashed into Little India restaurant in downtown Macon Thursday afternoon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the driver was trying to avoid an ambulance that was rushing to a call. The driver struck the…
Milledgeville Main Street looks for 'Downtown Doers'
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Milledgeville Main Street is looking for Downtown Doers, which is a group of volunteers who actively improve downtown. Deana Thornton, Administrative Assistant for Milledgeville Main Street, says the Downtown Doers program idea came from…
15 arrested after three-year long death investigation
15 people were arrested this month following a three-year long death investigation.
Falling tree injures 2 Dublin City workers
Two City of Dublin workers were injured Thursday morning after a tree fell on their truck.
Forysthia Festival back on after cancellation in 2020
The Forsythia Festival is back this year for its annual celebration, although it won't be held on its traditional date.
Dog of the week - Rio
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rio is a one year old lab/pitbull mix. He's very friendly, has a lot of energy, and would make a good workout buddy. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at…
Severe weather likely Thursday morning
The wedge front once again held strong through the early part of the afternoon, but we are now seeing the warm sector move north into Middle Georgia. Through the overnight hours we will see a small chance for some severe…
Middle Georgia schools go virtual Thursday, severe weather expected
Due to the potential for severe weather on Thursday morning, Bibb County schools will have a virtual learning day.
Local businesses continuing to stay 'Macon Strong'
One year ago, restaurant owner, Chrissy Lee was forced to close her doors.
Bibb County Schools announces 'Teacher of the Year' virtually
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County School District held a virtual Teacher of the Year ceremony Wednesday. The ceremony included speeches from Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones, President of the Bibb County Board of Education Daryl Morton, and…
Macon Bacon partners with Bibb County Fire for Pink Pancake Breakfasts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The pink pancake breakfasts are adding bacon to the mix -- Macon Bacon. This year, you can add bacon with your pink pancakes at Luther Williams Stadium. Macon Bacon partnered with the Bibb County Fire Department for…
Cherry Blossom Festival preparations underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Preparations are underway for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Although the weather is gray and gloomy, pink will soon cover Macon. The Cherry Blossom Festival serves as Macon's signature Spring event. The festival was…
Daybreak Segment: A warm potato soup to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wednesday is St. Patrick's Day, where people all over the world celebrate the the patron saint of Ireland with traditional Irish music, dancing, and of course food! Chef Scottie Johnson, a private chef from Houston County…
Perry elementary students create business, donate funds to animal shelter
A Houston County Elementary School created a student-run business that resulted in a $1,000 donation to Friends of Perry Animal Shelter.
Mack wins Warner Robins council seat, county voters extend E-SPLOST
Houston County voters have chosen to extend the county's Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or E-SPLOST, for five more years.