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…
They're accused of taking cash belonging to the restaurant from an employee at gunpoint.
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…
Investigators are looking for Ricky Brown III.
Lofton was taken into custody without incident on unrelated charges on November 28.
Macon-Bibb Commissioners failed Tuesday night to override Mayor Robert Reichert's recent vetoes of two recent commission approvals.
The group hopes it will bring awareness and recognition to the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Phase three will have a new playground, a dock for fishing, and two new basketball courts.
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.…
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, 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.…
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…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between November 23 and November 27.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Having a baby can be a scary, painful, but overall joyous experience in a woman's life. That's why it's so important to be in an environment that's comfortable. Cathy Sumner, the Director of Women's Services at…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Monroe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Hickman announced Sunday that he tested positive for COVID-19. This is according to a Monroe County School System newsletter sent to parents on Monday. Dr. Hickman will isolate himself at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Superior Courts will decide on the relocation of two confederate statues. Macon-Bibb commissioners voted to move the statues from downtown Macon to Rose Hill Cemetery on July 27. Martin Bell, and the Military Order…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Saturday death of a 24-year-old woman is Macon-Bibb County's 48th homicide of the year, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, two females arrived at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff David Davis supended all alcohol sales at The Thirsty Turtle Friday night. Sheriff Davis says the suspension is due to the drive-by shooting that left one woman dead and seven…
The report says unique purchases of gift cards were 363% higher in September and October of 2020.
Shoppers were out and about Friday morning, getting the best deals Black Friday had to offer.
After a mostly dry day in Middle Georgia, rain is moving back in this evening. A low pressure center in Alabama is bringing a chance of showers and storms to the area overnight. Severe weather is not expected with this…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Downtown Macon is preparing for the bustling with people, bright lights and live music. Friday night’s Main Street Christmas Light Extravaganza will include a concert performed by Macon Pops. Bryan Nichols created the Main…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Local shops and small business owners are banking on your dollars during small business Saturday. Downtown Perry retailers on Carroll street encourages people to shop local. The retailers are offering special holiday promotions…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- One woman is dead and seven others are injured following a drive-by shooting and two stabbings. The incident happened outside Thirsty Turtle nightclub just before 3:00 in the morning, hours after the Thanksgiving holiday.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office are looking for the man who used a gun to rob a Dollar General in Macon. According to deputies, a man wearing a hooded sweatshirt, hat…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia handed out meals, coats, blankets, and hygiene packs to people in need on Thanksgiving. The event took place at Carolyn Clayton Park. They handed out hundreds of meals…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you're looking for a 5K to run during the holiday season, your options might be more flexible because of restrictions set by the pandemic. Many 5K's are making the switch to virtual events,…
After a rainy start, Thanksgiving actually turned out pretty nice for most of us in Middle Georgia. Highs warmed into the upper 70's with plenty of sunshine by late this afternoon. Friday will bring another nice day, with clearing skies…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon law firm, Forrest B. Johnson & Associates and staff from S & S cafe joined hearts to give back this Thanksgiving. The group gave out 500 meals within two-hours to those in need.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office are looking for the man who robbed a jewelry store Thanksgiving morning. According to the Sheriff's Office, the suspect was playing on a gaming machine at Young's Jewelry on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Deciding what to make your guests for Thanksgiving can be a daunting task. Scottie Johnson, a private chef from Houston County and winner of the Georgia Seafood festival, has a few ideas. He invited 41NBC into…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Henry is a one and half year old lab mix. He’s dog friendly, has lots of energy, and would make a great workout partner. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A shooting outside a Macon bar sends one man to the hospital, Wednesday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, several people got into a fight outside of Billy's Club House at 1580 Forest Hill…
Rain has finally moved into Middle Georgia tonight with the worst of the storm activity staying well to our west. This begins an active pattern for the area that will linger into the weekend . Planning out Thanksgiving, morning will…
Both ordinances have created quite a bit of debate recently.
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center held a two-hour drive-thru to feed local veterans for Thanksgiving. “This year with COVID-19 really kicking in and everything. We have a lot of veterans and their…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging people to stay home due to the spread of covid-19. However, many Americans have decided to stick to their Thanksgiving travel plans. According to AAA, if you do…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you're planning on frying your turkey this Thanksgiving, Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to make sure you're doing it safely. The department did a frying demonstration Wednesday morning. Turkey frying safety tips…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fire Chief Marvin Riggins is retiring after 41 years with the Macon-Bibb Fire department. He has served as fire chief since 2008. Chief Riggins says it's time to change the chapter and that…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- A woman arrested for pointing a gun at two children made her first court appearance Wednesday. On Sunday, two boys riding their bikes in Autumn Cove subdivision says they heard animal sounds coming…
Unlike the audit that was completed by hand, the recount will be processed by machine.
Everyone that gets tested at the event will be entered into a drawing to receive a $100 gift card.