Hotel-Motel Tax to help fund Macon tourist locations
Mayor Lester Miller announced next year's budget will focus on public safety, beautification and boosting the local economy.
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Macon church giving away food boxes Sunday, May 23
A Macon church will give away food boxes on Sunday, May 23.
BCSO Outreach Section hosting free youth basketball camps in June
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Outreach Section is hosting two free Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) youth basketball camps in June.
MTA adds bus stop at new health department location
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is adding a new bus stop in response to the local health department moving locations. The Macon-Bibb County Health Department has moved from Emery Highway to 1600 Forsyth Street. MTA will…
Volunteer group beautifies downtown Milledgeville with planting event
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Downtown Doers is a newly formed volunteer group making sure downtown Milledgeville looks its best. The group held its first volunteer event this past Saturday. More than 25 volunteers took part in a "re-potting event."…
Atrium Health Navicent raises awareness for 'Better Hearing and Speech Month'
May is 'Better Hearing and Speech Month' and Atrium Health Navicent is raising awareness of communication disorders.
Macon-Bibb County Health Department has new location
The Macon-Bibb Health Department now has a new home.
Downtown Milledgeville transforming into fun, inviting space
Downtown Milledgeville is becoming a vibrant destination.
30 in 30 surpasses goal; Mayor Miller says more blight demolitions to come
Mayor Lester Miller's 30 in 30 campaign to eliminate blight surpassed its goal Wednesday morning as the 29th, 30th, and 31st houses were taken down.
BCSO says to be on lookout for man asking to borrow cell phone in parking lots
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office wants you to be on the lookout for a man they say has approached multiple people in multiple parking lots and asked to borrow a cell phone.
One dead, two injured after shooting in food mart parking lot in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One man is dead and two other people are in the hospital after a shooting in the parking lot of food mart in Macon early Wednesday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies found…
A few showers possible Wednesday
We saw a few pop up showers in Middle Georgia this afternoon as mostly cloudy skies hung around for much of the day. Clouds will keep us warm overnight with lows in the 60's. Tomorrow will bring…
Macon-Bibb Mayor unveils 2022 budget
Mayor Lester Miller says he met with each commissioner to talk about the budget.
Rutland football coach Rusty Easom takes job at Griffin
Rutland High School is looking for a new head football coach.
UPDATE: Second arrest made in connection to body found under mattress
A second person in custody in connection to a homicide earlier this month.
MTA updates COVID policy, bus mask requirement remains in place
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) is making several adjustments to its COVID-19 policy as vaccination rates increase and case numbers decrease. Despite changes, bus passengers must continue to wear a mask over the nose and mouth…
Deputies searching for person of interest in stolen trailer case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying a person of interest in a theft case. Deputies report that on the morning of May 15th someone stole a trailer from a home along Heritage…
Middle Georgia universities adhering to CDC mask guidelines
As universities gear up to welcome their summer semester students, two area schools say they will continue following CDC guidelines.
Pedestrian killed in Houston County crash along Highway 247
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian. Coroner Danny Galpin says the crash happened around 11:00 Monday night along Highway 247 near Elberta Road. According to Coroner Galpin, a…
Vineville Academy hosts guest carving artist
Students at Vineville Academy were all laughter and applause Tuesday after a surprise visit from a chainsaw artist.
Swim expert offers drowning prevention tips as we approach summer
According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, the state had 130 drowning deaths in 2019.
Monroe County organizations give away 1,000+ boxes of food
Monroe County families have full fridges tonight thanks to a food giveaway.
UPDATE: Suspect in shooting that killed Milledgeville woman in custody
26-year-old Jeremy Xavier Butts is in custody in El Paso, Texas, according to a post on the Jones County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 10-14
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between May 10 and May 14, 2021.
Warming trend this week
It was a beautiful day in Middle Georgia with temps warming to around normal for this time of year. Tomorrow brings another nice day with an isolated chance for showers and winds gusting up to around 15…
Atrium Health Navicent updates visitor restrictions
The visitation policy is used to protect patients, visitors and caregivers from the threat of COVID-19.
'Nothing like this has ever happened': Gray resident reacts to Sunday homicide
After four years without any killings, Jones County residents learned shocking news Sunday morning.
Mass vaccination sites set to close on Friday
Georgia's state mass vaccination sites are closing on Friday, May 21.
Atrium Health Navicent now vaccinating 12-15 age group
Kids ages 12 to 15 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Bibb School District hosts first in-person career fair since start of pandemic
The Bibb County School District held its first in-person career fair since the pandemic started Monday.
DNR locates body of 12-year old who drowned in Lake Sinclair
The search for a boy who drowned in Lake Sinclair came to an end Monday.
Houston County School District announces dates for high school graduations
All five of the Houston County School District's high school graduations will be held May 28 and 29 at Reaves Arena at Georgia National Fairgrounds.
Milledgeville woman killed during large party in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Jones County Sheriff's Investigators are trying to find out who killed a Milledgeville woman at a party. According to the Jones County Sheriff's Office, Jada Simmons was killed at a large party on Nitrogen Road…
Coroner: Missing woman found dead inside crashed car
A woman reported missing by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office Saturday has been found dead inside her crashed car.
CDC's updated mask guidelines leave many unsure of what to do
The CDC announced earlier this week that fully vaccinated individuals can largely ditch masks.
Macon Volunteer Clinic accepts new patients
The Macon Volunteer Clinic is accepting new patients.
NewTown Macon launches Downtown Macon Hype Team
NewTown Macon has formed a group to help bring more life to downtown.
Perry's Food Truck Friday returns for 2021 season
Perry's Food Truck Friday is back for the 2021 season.
Macon-Bibb dedicates portion of road to local veteran
A special ceremony was held this week to honor the life of Horace Johnson Jr., a local Vietnam War veteran.
Deputies looking for man accused of stealing lottery tickets while clerk was distracted
Bibb County deputies are looking for a man they say stole lottery tickets from a convenience store last month.
BCSO: Woman steals debit, credit cards from car at park, makes purchase at Dillard's
Bibb County deputies are looking for a woman they say stole a debit and credit card from a vehicle at Amerson River Park Thursday afternoon.
Eight North Central Health District vaccine sites offering walk-in vaccination
“We’re excited to be able to offer no-appointment needed vaccination at these sites.”
Kroger to offer COVID-19 Vaccine by walk-in
Kroger Health is offering all three vaccines.
Gov. Kemp extends State of Emergency for gas shortage
The order further prohibited price gouging by bad actors looking to exploit the fuel shortage.
WRPD looking for suspect after Friday afternoon shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins woman is in the hospital after being shot Friday afternoon, and Warner Robins are now looking for the suspect. A WRPD news release says it happened just after 4:30 at 7-Star Food…
2 charged with aggravated assault after shooting at Macon homeless camp
Two men face aggravated assault charges after a shooting Thursday night at a downtown Macon homeless camp.
Warmer & Sunny end to the week
High pressure continues to keep skies clear across Middle Georgia this evening, which means temperatures are cooling quickly tonight. Friday will be starting cool, with lows in the 40's before sunshine helps us warm to the mid and upper 70's.…
WRPD looking for man who opened credit line under someone else's name
Warner Robins Police are looking for a man they used another person's information to open a line of credit.
Pet shelters offer tips for new pet owners as they head back to work
Animal shelters saw an influx of pet adoptions at the beginning of the pandemic, but now that people are returning back to work, we wanted to find out if shelters are seeing those pets get returned.
Downtown Macon welcoming new and old businesses
Over the past several years, downtown Macon has filled much of its storefronts.