MTA announces 2020 holiday bus schedule
The last bus will depart the transit station at 5:25 p.m.
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BCSO: 2 killed in head-on crash on Sardis Church Road extension
Two people are dead after a two-car accident on the Sardis Church Road extension near Walden Road Tuesday night.
Rain and warm weather return Wednesday
Clouds have started to move into Middle Georgia this evening, bringing warmer overnight temps. We will be staying warm into tomorrow, when our highs will warm into the 70's, even with cloudy skies. A few showers will be possible mainly…
Woman back in jail after pointing a gun at 2 boys
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Peach County Sheriff's Office rearrested a Byron woman after neighbors say she pulled out a gun on two children. On Sunday, November 22, Ethan Hollis and Kalleb Barnes were riding their bikes around Autumn…
Local law firm, cafeteria provides Thanksgiving Dinner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Macon law firm is taking a break from the office to give back to families around for holidays. Forrest B. Johnson & Associates along with S&S Cafeteria plan to give away 500…
Community Church of God gives away food boxes ahead of Thanksgiving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Church of God gave away 3900 boxes of food to people in need Tuesday. The church hosted many food drives in the past. However, Pastor Jason McClendon deems it important for…
Perdue Foundation donates box truck to Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
The Perdue Foundation donated a 26-foot refrigerated box truck to the food bank Tuesday morning to help with food deliveries and pickups. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank is feeling thankful because of…
Fourth suspect arrested in connection to shooting of teen girl on Sherry Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fourth suspect in connection to the shooting of a 13-year-old girl is behind bars, and Bibb County deputies are still searching for a fifth suspect. Deputies say 17-year-old Antonio Jackson turned himself…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 16-20
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between November 16 and November 20.
Dry and cool Tuesday, ahead of midweek warm up
A cold front moved through earlier today, helping to clear our skies and bring cooler conditions to Middle Georgia. This cooler air will hang around for just one more day, before we start to see increased humidity as well as…
Bibb County School District needs substitute teachers
The district wants to have at least 2 or 3 substitute teachers.
Local elections offices prepare for third recount
It's expected to start Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Health experts: 'Don't let your guard down on Thanksgiving'
Melissa Brantley from The South Central Health District, says consider only eating with your immediate family.
Gun pulled on 13-year-old boys playing in neighborhood
Compton pointed a gun at the boys as she got out of her vehicle.
BCSD urges parents, students to follow CDC guidelines
Floyd says it's important that students stay home if they have symptoms.
Medical Monday: National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For some people at the end of their life, hospice may play an important role during their final days. November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month to bring awareness to this type of healthcare. Kristin…
Southfield Elementary School switching to virtual learning through December 4th
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Another Bibb County school will begin virtual learning Monday because of COVID-19. According to an email from the Bibb County School District, students and staff at Southfield Elementary School will be learning from home through Friday,…
One teen arrested, one still wanted for attempting an armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One teenager is behind bars and Bibb County deputies are looking for another after they say the two attempted to rob a man at gunpoint Saturday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office,…
Man found shot to death outside of an apartment building in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies are trying to figure out who shot a man to death Sunday night. According the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies found the man lying outside of his car at…
BCSO: Two men shot on Pansy Avenue, one in critical condition
It incident happened near the intersection of Pansy Avenue and Iris Street just after 8 p.m.
CDC reports less people going to hospitals due to pandemic
he CDC reports a 20% decrease in people going to the hospital for heart-related issues.
Warm weekend on the way
After a few cool days, temperatures got back to the 70's today. This is just the beginning, as more days in the mid 70's are on the way for Middle Georgia through the weekend. Saturday will be…
Perry receives over $1M for housing improvements
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The City of Perry received over one million dollars from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to address housing issues. Two checks are displayed at Perry’s city planning and zoning building for over…
Macon-Bibb Elections Supervisor comments on GA vote certification
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It's been a busy election season for local election offices. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified the election results Friday following a recount that ended earlier in the week. The Macon-Bibb County Election…
Grand Opera House hosts 'Macon Masters' to highlight local leaders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Grand Opera House will host their second "Macon Masters" event Saturday night. This time the topic is health with Dr. Patrice Walker, the chief medical officer for Navicent Health. Dr. Walker took…
Perry football to host Baldwin, looking for first region title since 1959
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Perry Panthers are looking to capture their first region title since 1959 Friday night at Herb St. John Stadium. The Panthers are playing in back-to-back region title games, but have come up…
Escape Artists War Town owner looks to sell business
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The owner of Escape Artists War Town, Cara Heard, is selling her business because this year has been a tough one. The business found a way to be successful, even with…
Joe Biden wins Georgia, flipping the state for Democrats
Joe Biden has won Georgia and its 16 electoral votes.
Weekend warming trend starts Friday
After a cold start in Middle Georgia today we warmed into the mid 60's by the afternoon. These cooler than normal temperatures are going to be short lived as we head into the weekend, with highs warming back into the…
The Academy for Classical Education receives National Blue Ribbon Award
This is the first year the school is eligible for the award.
Subaru 'Share the Love' campaign helps local charity
From now until January 4th, for every car they sell, $250 will go to Daybreak.
GDOT sees increased deaths on Georgia roads in 2020
G-DOT expected a decrease in roadway accidents this year because of COVID-19.
Crawford County dad delivers son with help of Macon EMT’s by phone
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Crawford County dad delivered his son over the phone with the help of Macon EMT’s. Thursday, the family met with members at Community Ambulance in Macon following the successful delivery. Husband and…
Macon family honors late daughter by helping to less fortune for holidays
In memory of Merrie Kaplan, parents Nancy and Michael Kaplan honored their daughter by helping those in need. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Macon couple lost their daughter last year and want to keep her memory alive while…
Dog of the week - Princess
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Princess is an 11 month old Chocolate lab mix. She’s sweet, shy, and loves other dogs. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone…
Macon-Bibb Fire Dept. raises money for Muscular Dystrophy
The fire station sells 120 fried turkeys each year, along with 40 smoked hams and turkeys.
Man wanted for Jones County arson arrested in Ohio
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man linked to several arsons across Georgia, including a fire in Jones County, is now behind bars. According to the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, authorities in Ohio arrested 36-year-old…
Cox gives $5,000 grant to The Mentors Project in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Mentors Project in Macon plans to use grant money to focus on quality education and poverty reduction programs. Tuesday, Cox Communications announced a $5,000 grant for The Mentors Project, a local organization…
Macon-Bibb Commission requests renaming interchange after former mayor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners want to rename a road interchange after a former Macon mayor. During Tuesday night's meeting, commissioners approved a request to renaming the interchange at Eisenhower Parkway and Interstate 475 after Major…
Macon-Bibb County Commission approves new employee pay scale
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County employees are getting a pay raise. The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved an ordinance Tuesday night for a 1.5 percent pay increase for all county employees. The change comes after a pay scale…
Buc-ee’s travel center open in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Travelers along I-75 in Warner Robins have a new travel center for gassing up, eating, and lounging before hitting the road. Buc-ee’s held its grand opening in Warner Robins. The Warner Robins…
Southwest High School continues remote learning due to COVID issue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County School District announced that Southwest High School students will remain in remote learning through Thanksgiving Break due to staffing related to COVID-19. Elam at Southwest High School -- Face-to-face resumes…
City of Byron cancels Christmas parade amid pandemic
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The City of Byron canceled its 2020 Christmas. This is according to the city’s Facebook page. The Byron Welcome Center, along with our Mayor and other City of Byron officials said in the…
Alzheimer's Association Georgia Chapter offers free yoga classes for caregivers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) — The Alzheimer's Association Georgia Chapter offers free yoga classes for caregivers. Originally, the classes met in person but the pandemic forced the classes to meet online. This allows them to reach more…
Baldwin County Schools graduation rates above state average
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Getting a child to graduate truly is a team effort. That's why Baldwin County School District uses a graduation committee to help its students stay the course. The committee started in 2014 when…
Friday's Peach County, Central football game canceled
Friday's scheduled football game between Peach County and Central is canceled.
Man, teen recovering after shooting/stabbing incident
It happened on Maynard street Tuesday, just before 8:45 p.m.
Man dead after shooting at Macon apartment complex Tuesday night
A man is dead following a shooting at an apartment complex Tuesday night.
Georgia College participates in 'The Daffodil Project'
The daffodils are a symbol of the yellow star Jewish people were forced to wear during The Holocaust.
Westside, Rutland High schools get state-of-the-art auditorium
The Bibb County School District says it's been a long time coming.