Macon law firm feeds families for Christmas
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Rep. James Beverly wants to spotlight Middle Georgia as House Minority Leader
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Democrats have new leader in the Georgia House, and he is hoping to bring more attention to issues in Middle Georgia. The party voted for Representative James Beverly to serve as House Minority Leader after former…
Hawkinsville boil water advisory lifted
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The boil water advisory that was issued for Hawkinsville on December 22 has been canceled. City officials say the results of the water test results back negative. The test indicates that the water is safe for…
Dog of the week - Marcey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Marcey is an 3-4 year old mutt. She's sweet, a little shy and gets along with other dogs. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue in…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center receives Moderna vaccine
They're just one of 113 VA Medical Centers across the county to receive the limited supply.
Macon Chamber of Commerce encourages you to shop local
The Macon Chamber of Commerce hopes business will bounce back in 2021.
Central Georgia Cares offers pet food assistance
People struggling to feed their pets due to the pandemic can get help.
Real estate company offers 3D tour of Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion
The company reached out to Georgia College to help expand their tour.
Christmas Eve brings storms during the day, cold by night
Hope you enjoyed the sunshine and warm weather today because by tomorrow that will all be changing. A strong cold front is already pushing across the southeast this evening bringing gusty winds and heavy rain as it pushes east. Beginning…
Mayor Robert Reichert prepares to leave office after 13 years leading Macon-Bibb
MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - In matter of days, and after 13 years in office, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert will finish his final term. Reichert has spent decades serving the people of Macon and Bibb County. The Democrat is a…
Macon law firm feeds families for second time this year during holidays
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon law firm Forrest B. Johnson & Associates is giving back to families for the holidays, again. The law firm partnered with S&S Cafeteria to give away 500 meals on Thanksgiving Day and…
Non-partisan group encourages residents to vote using music
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Members of a non-partisan group from areas around Georgia made their way to the board of elections on Pio Nono to promote voting in a different way. Tuesday, Election Defenders set up a…
North Central Health District receives COVID-19 vaccine
1,300 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, arrived at multiple NCHD locations.
Bibb deputies arrest 2 more suspects in connection with murder of 16-year-old
Bibb County Sheriff deputies looking for two additional suspects in the murder of 16-year-old Elijah Jones. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators issued arrest warrants for two teens in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Elijah Jones. Authorities…
Cooking segment: Mixed berry parfait for Christmas breakfast or dessert
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Christmas just two days away, many people have Christmas dinner figured out, but how about breakfast or dessert? Chef Scottie Johnson, a private chef in Houston County and winner of the Georgia Seafood Festival, has…
Georgia begin its annual holiday campaign to keep drivers safe
MACON, GEORGIA(41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia law enforcement officers will participate in an annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to keep drivers safe this holiday season. Sargent Evans with the Warner Robins Police Department gave tips on…
Local cafe provides vegan bags for families in need
They'll hang out bags at their location on Vineville Avenue.
State, city leaders encourage residents to vote early
“There is too much at stake for Georgians to wait until January the fifth."
Warm Wednesday ahead of a rainy Christmas Eve
We have had a few nice days here in Middle Georgia with sunshine returning to the area and highs warming to the 60's. We have one more nice warm day on the way for Wednesday, but clouds will be on…
Macon man wanted for burglary in south Bibb County
Devin Fincher is wanted in connection with a burglary that happened on Skipperton Road December 14.
Bibb County Schools set deadline for virtual learning
Second semester will begin on Wednesday, January 20.
Cell phone store in Macon robbed at gunpoint
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a man walked into Cricket Wireless with a gun.
Boil water advisory issued for parts of Hawkinsville
The water main break caused low water pressure for some customers and loss of water for others.
Navicent Health receives second shipment of vaccines, more expected soon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Medical Center Navicent Health received its second shipment of Pfizer vaccines Tuesday. The hospital received 40 vials of the vaccine, following the 40 they received Monday. Each shipment of the vaccine can help 240 employees. Navicent…
2 teens face murder charges in Macon apartment complex shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- On Tuesday, Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators arrested two teens in connection to the fatal shooting of Elijah Jones. Authorities identified suspects as: Micah Franklin, 15 Jaquandre Burden, 17 Investigators say that Jones reportedly…
Governor Kemp names new state forester, director
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp appointed Georgia forestry veteran Timothy M. Lowrimore to serve as state forester and director of the Georgia Forestry Commission. This is according to a news release from the governor's office.…
Perdue seeks payoff from Trump loyalty in Georgia runoff
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. David Perdue is hoping years spent as one of Donald Trump's biggest defenders pay off in Georgia, a state the president lost in last month's election. Perdue and Georgia's other senator, Republican Kelly…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 14-18
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between December 14 and December 18.
Medical Segment: How to celebrate the holidays safely during pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The holiday season is here and its definitely different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaving many people to wonder, what can I do to celebrate safely? Rachel Faulkner is the Assistant Vice President of…
Pedestrian dies after being hit by a car in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon passed away early Tuesday morning after being hit by a car Monday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 30-year-old Shadow Horn was hit on Houston Road near Allen Road in Macon just…
Fairview Park Hospital and Navicent Health receive Covid vaccine shipments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Hospital systems in Middle Georgia are getting shipments of COVID Vaccines. Navicent Health got theirs Monday after Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin got theirs last week. Don Avery, CEO of Fairview Park Hospital said…
Murder convictions upheld in 2017 Warner Robins club shooting case
Thomas was sentenced to two life sentences without the possibility of parole.
Local library puts on Winter Solstice event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Today marks the first day of winter and the first time since 1623 that there will be a Winter Solstice. A Winter Solstice occurs when Saturn and Jupiter can be seen through a…
Meals on Wheels delivers Christmas joy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Meals on Wheels made their regular deliveries a little bit more special for the week of Christmas. Thanks to partnerships with Publix and Lowe's, 20 senior citizens they serve received special Christmas dinners. Lowe's…
UPDATE: One teen dead, another injured after Macon apartment shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that killed one teen and left another teen in the hospital. Authorities identified the 16-year-old who died as Elijah Jones and the 17-year-old as Tyrin Riggins. Deputies say…
Teen shot, killed in Wilkinson County apartment complex
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Gordon Police Department is investigating a shooting at an apartment complex that left one teen dead Sunday morning. Officers identified the shooting victim as 19-year-old Devion Lanard Carswell. Assistant Chief Andy Hester says the incident…
Two men wanted for trying to rob restaurant in Macon at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are looking for two men who they say tried robbing a restaurant at gunpoint. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the two entered the Wing Hut Chen Inc. at 2444 Pio…
Three men wanted for robbing gas station at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need helping finding three men who they say robbed a gas station mart at gunpoint. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the robbery happened at the Circle K gas station at…
Standoff in Laurens County ends with suspect in handcuffs
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A standoff in Laurens County ends with the suspect in handcuffs. Deputies identified the suspect as 38-year-old Richard Toler. According to a Facebook post made by Laurens County Sheriff, Larry Dean, the standoff happened on…
BCSO needs help locating missing man
Investigators say 24-year-old Brandon Forte is missing in the south Bibb County area, off Hartley Bridge Road.
Rain returns this weekend
Sunshine finally returned to Middle Georgia today and so did highs in the 50's. The weekend will bring even more sunshine, for at least one day. Saturday will see highs warming to the 50's, but Atlantic moisture will return by…
Mayor-Elect Lester Miller announces County blueprint for 2021
According to Miller, his blueprint for Macon-Bibb County is complete and will be put in place for the next four years.
Oil Company donates portion of sales to those in need
They're donating ten cents of every gallon and ten percent of all inside sales.
Macon-Bibb Engineering building renamed in honor of former employee
Mr. Fountain was the former Bibb county Engineer.
Local cotton farmers donate socks to the homeless for the holidays
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Cotton Commission made a special delivery to the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia on Zebulon Road in Macon. On Thursday local cotton farmers delivered 926 pairs of socks to the Rescue Mission. Georgia Cotton…
Man found with gunshot wound, Bibb deputies investigating
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's investigators are looking into a shooting that happened on Linstead Drive near Dottie Court West. Authorities say a call about an accident came in around 11:13 a.m. Friday. When deputies arrived, they found…
GBI looking into shooting death of woman in Laurens County
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Laurens County sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of a 34-year-old woman. According to a news release from the Laurens County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the incident on Shy Street in Dexter. When deputies…
Unknown suspect shoots into Salvation Army store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An unknown suspect shot into the Salvation Army store on Mercer overnight Thursday, early Friday. The Salvation Army director of development Paul Sardoma says that someone shot into the window of the store.…
Salvation Army holds Angel Tree distribution
The drive-thru allows for contactless pick up.
Sunshine returns Friday
Well clouds were hanging around Middle Georgia all day and kept it cold. Now, skies are finally clearing, in just enough time to cool us down into the 20's by tomorrow morning. We will manage to warm into the 50's…