Baldwin football opens 2020 season against Westside Friday
The Braves are playing a six-game region-only schedule this year.
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Clouds and rain chances increase Friday for Middle Georgia
We had another nice day across Middle Georgia with plenty of sunshine...and heat. Overnight clouds will increase across the area in association with Hurricane Delta and begin a weekend forecast of off and on tropical downpours and gusty winds. Through…
Macon Regional Crime Stoppers reveals new Top 15 Most Wanted
Each suspect has outstanding warrants for crimes ranging from conspiracy to commit murder to aggravated assault.
Experts say screen time matters when it comes to children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With most Georgia students attending school from home, mobile devices have become the forefront of communication. But how much screen time is too much? Bibb County students have no set number of hours to complete each…
Vice Presidential Debate Recap: What did voters gain?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic Senator Kamala Harris met for the first and only Vice Presidential Debate of the 2020 Campaign. It took place Wednesday night in Salt Lake City, Utah. 41NBC Anchor Shelby Coates…
State School Superintendent visits Hunt Elementary
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- State School Superintendent Richard Woods made a visit to students and faculty at Hunt Elementary Thursday. As Peach County School District continues in-person learning, Woods toured the school to see the changes and challenges this…
Macon-Bibb to build new park after late Frankie E. Lewis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- South Macon residents have more to look forward to as elected officials continue to improve Bibb County. Commissioners and city leaders announced the groundbreaking of Frankie Everett Lewis Park on Lynmore Avenue Thursday. Due to Lewis's…
Dog of the week: Lil Man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lil Man is a 5 month old Lab/Bulldog mix. He’s sweet, cuddly, and dog friendly. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that…
Warm and sunny Thursday, clouds and rain return this weekend
High pressure is going to hang around Middle Georgia for one more day on Thursday, bringing more heat and sunshine to the area. Enjoy the clear skies, because we probably won't see much in the way of full sun through…
PETA seeks federal probe against FVSU
The report states on September 22, a worker ineffectively shot a boar in the head twice.
FVSU's Child Development Center closed due to COVID-19
Administrators have implemented a mandatory 14-day quarantine for staff members and the six students attending the center.
Bibb commissioners plan to continue developing Ocmulgee Heritage Trail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Commissioners approved moving forward with plans to develop the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Commissioners will submit an application for $950,000 from the State's Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. The funding will go toward developing the Rose Hill…
Bibb commissioners approve $1.5 million upgrade to Carolyn Crayton Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new softball complex is coming to Carolyn Crayton Park -- formerly known as Central City Park. During Tuesday's meeting, commissioners approved using $1.5 million in SPLOST funds to create the new ball fields. The project…
Law enforcement agencies arrest over 200 suspects in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Due to the rise in violent crimes, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office conducted a two-month-long operation that started in August. Authorities call it "Operation Bold Heart." The crimes come at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Georgia agency head resigns quietly after shoplifting arrest
GRAY, Georgia (AP) - A Georgia state agency head has resigned quietly after he was arrested on a shoplifting charge. Authorities say the incident happened on Aug. 11 at around 4:25 p.m at the Ace Hardware store in Gray. Lt.…
Medical Segment: The process of breast cancer surgery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the American Cancer Society, most women with breast cancer have some type of surgery as part of their treatment. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Coliseum Surgical Specialists' fellowship-trained breast surgeon, Dr. Ashley…
Mandatory COVID-19 quarantines down after school changes schedule
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Changes at Bleckley County High dramatically dropped mandatory quarantines due to contact tracing. Within the first two weeks of school, administrators say they sent 205 students home due to contact tracing. In early August, the CDC…
Temperatures on the rise ahead of Hurricane Delta
Middle Georgia saw a few isolated showers today as we got our first surge of moisture for the week. Wednesday will bring another warm day to Middle Georgia as we warm into the Middle 80's, and yeah, the humidity is…
How to become poll worker for 2020 election
Poll workers learn the basics, like how and where people can cast their ballot, and what kind of ballot each person needs.
Macon-Bibb Fire promotes Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”
The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is reminding residents about fire safety for Fire Prevention Week.
GDOT: Pedestrian killed in Warner Robins, Highway 247 S lanes blocked
Motorists are being asked to find an alternate route after a pedestrian fatality Tuesday night.
Coliseum offering free screenings for National Depression Screening Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health will offer free depression screenings on Thursday, October 8th in recognition of National Depression Screening Day. The day is held annually to educate, raise awareness and screen individuals for depression, anxiety…
Warner Robins Municipal Court closed due to COVID-19 exposure
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins Municipal Court is closed effective immediately due to a COVID-19 exposure. According to a Warner Robins news release, the court will reopen on Monday, October 19th at 8:00am. The news…
Two drive-thru flu shot clinics set for Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The first of two drive-thru flu shot clinics will take place this week at the Macon-Bibb County Health Department. The department is encouraging everyone to drive up and get an annual flu shot on Thursday, October…
Georgia drivers urged to check for recalls on faulty airbags
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/41NBC) - SafeAirbags.com reports there are more than 400,000 recalled faulty Takata airbags on Georgia roads. The warning comes after another death connected to a faulty Takata air bag inflator in Mesa, Arizona. Honda says the latest death…
Laurens County bridge, three others named in $11M GDOT project
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Laurens County is one of four Georgia counties benefiting from a more than $11 million bridge replacement project. The Georgia Department of Transportation is replacing four bridges and working on the roadway approaches within the…
Mayor-Elect reviews department directors to improve local government
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mayor-Elect Lester Miller is evaluating Macon-Bibb department directors for 90 days. According to Miller, an email was sent to the County Manager Keith Moffet detailing the process. Miller identified some concerns during his campaign. Now he…
Macon Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates World Habitat Week 2020
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon Area Habitat for Humanity is offering a virtual home tour, a restore sale, and a home-court 3-day long pickleball tournament. Macon Area Habitat for Humanity is holding its World Habitat Week 2020 through a series…
Local college loans computers to Salvation Army for internet access
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College partnered with the Salvation Army to provide computer access for the community. Organizers installed computers at the Salvation Army store to help residents who do not have internet access. Cynthia Edwards, the director…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 28-October 2
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between September 28 and October 2.
Twiggs County welcomes second wave of students back to school
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jeffersonville Elementary School is welcoming back another group of students back into the classroom this week. Kindergarten through 2nd grade will be back in the building, Pre-K returned last week. Jeffersonville Elementary Principal Rise' Jenkins says…
New radio, siren stolen from firetruck
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dodge County Volunteer Fire Department wants to know why someone would steal a siren and radio from a firetruck. Roddy Volunteer Fire Chief Kevin Cranford says a newly purchased radio and a siren went missing…
Deputies looking for Thomaston Road Dollar General robber
Bibb County deputies are looking for the person they say robbed a dollar store Monday night.
Rain chances and humidity return this week ahead of Delta
Today was a beautiful day across Middle Georgia, but unfortunately this streak of beautiful days will be coming to an end this week. Through the day tomorrow we will see a quick increase in not only cloud cover, but also…
Voters double-checking status ahead of registration deadline
Bleckley County elections officials say there's been an uptick of people registering.
Macon art community endorses creative workforce proposal
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Americans for the Arts want decision-makers to help get creative workers back to work. The group proposed a 15-step action recovery strategy to help artists across the US, including Macon. Julie Wilkerson, executive director for Macon…
'It’s about the safety of families': Pulaski deputies bag candy for Halloween
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is discouraging traditional trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treat this year. So the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded in a non-traditional way. “I said why can’t we just still do trunk or…
Voter registration for November election ends
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With Election Day approaching, the deadline to register to vote in Georgia is today. Residents wanting to register can do so online through the Secretary of State’s website or at county elections offices. After registering, the…
Bibb deputies: Macon man arrested with large quantities of drugs, guns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man with “large quantities” of drugs and multiple guns on Sept. 30. Authorities identified the suspect as 30-year-old D’Angelo Bernard Stokes Jr. The Bibb County Sheriff’s S.W.A.T. Team conducted…
Arrest made in Milledgeville deadly shooting on Butler Road
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest in connection to a deadly shooting at a Milledgeville home. According to Captain Brad King with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, 40-year-old Ray Pollard is charged with one…
Dry weather coming to an end
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Dry weather continues on Monday before a few showers are expected tomorrow. TODAY. A sunny sky is in store as we start a new work week! High temperatures will top out near 80° all across the region.…
Macon Bibb approves temporary street vendor policy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An effort to stop illegal sidewalk sales while helping entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19, Macon-Bibb commissioners approved a temporary modification to its street vendor policy. The move makes it easier for people to obtain a permit to…
Fall temps and sunshine stick around this weekend
A cold front moved through Middle Georgia overnight and brought a nice cool down to the southeast. Highs today were limited to the mid 70's and should stay in this same range through the weekend. High pressure will mainly be…
Veteran receives Airman’s Medal for heroism
His leadership abilities and decisive actions helped save multiple lives.
Navicent raises breast cancer awareness with survivors parade
The caravan showcased women who have been cancer-free from five months to thirty years.
Officials say 2020 Census rate is low in Macon-Bibb County
Officials say self-response numbers are under 51%.
Livestock event at Perry fairgrounds resumes with safety guidelines
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The 2020 Georgia National Fair has been canceled, but some events will continue with safety guidelines. According to the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer Keaton Walker, under state regulations, the fairground will host the youth…
Byron Police Department receives grant for traffic enforcement success
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia is honoring the Byron Police Department when it comes to saving lives on the road. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) awarded Byron Police a grant totaling $18,396.80. The GOHS say this is to…
Macon Bacon hires new head baseball coach
MacKinnon has been an associate head coach at McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas the last five years.
10-year-old boy with cancer becomes honorary Zaxby's employee
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 10-year-old boy in Warner Robins got to live out his dream Thursday, by working at Zaxby’s. Aiden Rozier or Tank as most people know him is your typical boy. He enjoys toys, playing music,…