BCSO asking for help locating missing man
56-year-old William Gregory Roberts was last seen on October 28.
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What the COVID-19 vaccine could mean for healthcare workers
The Georgia Department of Health has a Covid-19 Vaccine distribution plan ready to go.
Better Business Bureau warns of online scams during holidays
Know the company you're buying from, and buy directly from their website.
Little Richard music festival canceled until 2021
The event was called off due to the pandemic.
Sparks Yoga offers unique yoga classes during pandemic
The classes are one hour long, and allow participants to enhance their yoga practice.
Cool and breezy this weekend
The cold front has moved through Middle Georgia this afternoon, bringing rain and now cool and breezy conditions. Tomorrow will bring another day of cool weather, but sunshine will hang around all day. Highs on Saturday will warm to the…
Milledgeville Christmas tree lighting goes virtual
You watch the virtual tree lighting from the comfort of your own home.
Arrest made in November homicide; original suspect's murder charge dropped
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators made an arrest Thursday in connection to a November 22 shooting death at an apartment complex.
Rain returns to Middle Georgia Friday
Dry weather will be coming to an end for Middle Georgia by tomorrow afternoon. An approaching cold front is already bringing showers to parts of Mississippi and Alabama. We haven't see rain quite yet, but high clouds have already pushed…
Mayor elect, administration taking steps to reduce blight
Miller wants to add a Code Enforcement Department to help rebuild certain areas.
MTA adds four new buses to routes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four new Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority buses are in operation and running routes. The ENC Eldorado Passport-HDs are cutaway buses that have a nearly flat entrance to help with wheel chair entry and…
How to keep your home safe this winter
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — When the temperature drops, residents turn on the heat. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department says that could mean trouble if you're not careful. "We want to make sure those heating elements are used properly,"…
Fruit orchard planted in Mill Hill East Macon Arts Village
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A new fruit orchard is growing on Hydrolia street near Taylor Avenue. The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Beautification Department partnered with the Arbor Conservation Board, Urban Development Authority, and Keep Macon Beautiful on the…
Sundance, Macon partner for 2021 film festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Sundance Film Festival will partner with Macon Film Festival to bring movies to you. Due to the pandemic, organizers of the Sundance Film Festival selected Macon as one of its locations for…
Forsyth family hosts massive light display to spread holiday cheer
The Uprights host drive-by Christmas light display to bring cheer FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Monroe County family hopes to spread cheer during the holidays with a light display. Eleven-year-old Trinity Upright says her family started hanging…
Man faces armed robbery charges after incident at Macon car wash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after he robbed a car wash at gunpoint. The incident happened at around 9 a.m. Thursday. Authorities identified the man as 50-year-old Robert Gerome Tufts. …
Macon set for slower recovery to COVID-19 recession
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An economic forecast from the University of Georgia Terry School of Business predicts that Macon will have a slower recovery from the COVID-19 recession than the rest of Georgia. The forecast shows that…
Navicent Health names new President, CEO ahead of name change
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Navicent Health named Delvecchio S. Finley as its next president and CEO. Finley has more than 15 years of leadership experience and is a graduate of Emory and Duke Universities, respectively. Subsequently, he is…
Dog of the week - Tinker
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tinker is a 6-8 year old chihuahua mix. He’s dog friendly, gentle, and loyal. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that goes…
One person dies in Macon house fire, autopsy pending
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon resident died after a home caught fire on Elpis Street Wednesday. Authorities identified the person as 57-year-old Frankie Thomas Causey. Bibb County Sheriff's deputies and Macon-Bibb Firefighters responded to a house fire at 2883…
Man wanted for robbing Macon restaurant at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators are looking for a man who they say robbed a restaurant in Macon at gunpoint Wednesday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the robbery happened at the…
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library makes its way to Middle Georgia
Her library program helps millions of children across the world.
Local blood drives highlight urgent need for donations
Donation only takes one hour, and it can save up to three lives.
Deputies looking for 2 accused of robbing dollar store Wednesday
Bibb County deputies are looking for two people accused of robbing a dollar store Wednesday night.
12-year-old local entrepreneur featured on web series, “The Arena”
Rebecca Sanchez is one of four entrepreneurs who will showcase her business to nationally known entrepreneurs.
GBI arrests Pulaski County man for 2002 triple homicide
A Pulaski County man was arrested Wednesday in connection to the deaths of three people in March 2002.
Dry Thursday, ahead of Friday rain
Sunshine brought us a much warmer day in Middle Georgia this afternoon, but we are still looking at a chilly night. Lows tonight will be falling into the 20's and 30's once again under clear skies. On…
UPDATE: Macon man sought for questioning regarding July homicide
UPDATE (December 2, 2020) - Investigators are asking for the public's help finding a person of interest in connection to the death of 28-year-old Nadia Andrews in July. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release says investigators want to speak…
Portion of road in Macon will honor Senator David Lucas
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A portion of Jeffersonville Road in east Macon will get a name change in honor of State Senator David Lucas. During Tuesday night's meeting, the Macon-Bibb Commission approved remaining a portion of Jeffersonville…
Bibb deputies arrest man in connection with Thirsty Turtle shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County investigators arrested 29-year-old Durand Marcel Faulk in connection to the aggravated assault that left one person dead. Authorities say the incident happened November 27 wherein Faulk got into a fight with…
Two men charged in Zaxby’s armed robbery
They're accused of taking cash belonging to the restaurant from an employee at gunpoint.
Warming trend starts Wednesday
It is a chilly night here in Middle Georgia, but warmer weather is on the way for the rest of the week. Overnight temperatures will fall to the 20's bringing us to the level of a hard freeze. Just a…
Suspect wanted in shooting of 13-year-old
Investigators are looking for Ricky Brown III.
Arrest Made in Billy's Club House Shooting
Lofton was taken into custody without incident on unrelated charges on November 28.
Commission fails to override mayor's vetoes on 2 controversial issues
Macon-Bibb Commissioners failed Tuesday night to override Mayor Robert Reichert's recent vetoes of two recent commission approvals.
Compass Cares commemorates World AIDS Day in Tattnall Square Park
The group hopes it will bring awareness and recognition to the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Phase III of Freedom Park to be completed Summer 2021
Phase three will have a new playground, a dock for fishing, and two new basketball courts.
Monroe County Jail meets health care standards for inmates
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For a second year, the Monroe County Jail is receiving a special accreditation for its health care standards. The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) awarded the jail accreditation after visiting the site in 2019.…
District Attorney David Cooke responds to recent violence, highlights local resources for help
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney David Cooke is sharing his thoughts on the county's record number of homicides. In an emailed statement, Cooke says he shares the community’s concerns. He goes on to…
Macon unemployment rate declines for October
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Labor released a report stating that the Macon unemployment rate dropped in October. According to Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler the unemployment rate dropped 1.6 percentage points that month.…
'Georgia Gives Day' falls on 'Giving Tuesday'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It might be Giving Tuesday but it's also Georgia Gives Day. The day helps raise awareness for local non-profits and gives Georgians the opportunity to connect with those charities in their communities. Giving Tuesday…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 23-27
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between November 23 and November 27.
U.S. Rep. Austin Scott makes third Georgia congressman to test positive for COVID-19
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - U.S. Rep. Austin Scott tested positive for COVID-19. This makes three Georgia congressmen to test positive for the virus. All three congressmen have been Republicans. Since October, U.S. Representatives Rick Allen and Drew Ferguson have also…
Freezing cold moves in to start December
We have seen a big change in just 24 hours from a rainy day with highs in the 60's, to a cold and windy day, now with a few snow flurries. Cold air will continue to filter into Middle Georgia…
Peach County child killed in Thanksgiving accident involving mother's vehicle
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks says a mother accidentally ran over her child Thanksgiving morning. Rooks says the 16-month-old boy later died around 11:30 Thursday morning at the Medical Center of Peach…
NCHD moving to self-administered nasal swab collection at COVID testing sites
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The North Central Health District is changing the hours and procedures at all its COVID-19 testing sites starting Monday, December 7th. According to a NCHD news release, all 13 sites will move from…
Bibb deputies arrest suspect in connection with jewelry robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man in connection with an armed robbery investigation. Deputies identified the man as 40-year-old Zachary Sikes. Authorities arrested Sikes on an unrelated incident. Deputies arrested Sikes…
Meals on Wheels sees increase in clients in 2020
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Meals on Wheels Middle Georgia saw a 60 percent increase in the number of clients they serve this year. They also had to adjust how they deliver meals to make sure they are keeping…
Local elections offices continue recount while preparing for runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Voters have less one week to register for the January 5th runoff election. The deadline is Monday, December 7th. Many election offices are still counting the ballots from the third recount for the presidential election. At…
Houston County Health Department to provide free HIV testing
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- December 1 marks the 32nd anniversary of World AIDS Day. To recognize the national observance, health officials from the North Central Health District are offering free HIV testing in Houston county. The…