PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Perry has opened their newly renovated splash pad. The old splash pad needed many repairs. Much work went into creating a more kid-friendly environment says building maintenance manager Renia Davis. Features include: New…
A Crawford County investigator is out of a job after being arrested and charged with aggravated assault and violation of oath of office.
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University is launching several new research and training programs to help minority farmers. The programs are funded through President Biden's stimulus relief program. In which, more than 10 million dollars are assigned…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 7 blighted properties are marked for demolition on Wednesday. In efforts to improve local neighborhoods, Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller declared 57 blighted properties were public nuisances. The county's Department of Code Enforcement sent…
Jeffersonville, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Traffic is delayed on I-16 near exit 24. Georgia Department of Transportation says a tractor-trailer overturned on the off-ramp at exit 24. All westbound lanes at the Georgia 96 ramp are blocked. GDOT crews are working…
Law enforcement agencies along with local and state officials across Georgia came to pay their respects.
This comes after six women became sick from a rare blood clot disorder and low platelet count.
Debi Crawford lost her husband to Pulmonary Fibrosis, and wanted to do something in his memory.
Temperatures across Middle Georgia were once again soaring into the upper 80's today, breaking a high temperature record. Highs tomorrow will be warming into the mid 80's by the afternoon for our last day in the 80's for a while.…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – If you ever needed help recovering from an injury, you may have had an occupational therapist by your side. Occupational therapists are celebrated the entire month of April because it is Occupational Therapy Month. Kaitlyn Salter, an…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between April 5 and April 9, 2021.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The 32nd annual Dogwood Festival in Perry has a new date after being canceled last weekend. According to a post on the festival's Facebook page, the new dates are Saturday April 24th from…
A partnership between Schnitzer Steel Industries and the Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority will help create jobs.
The possibility of two truck stops has people who live in the area concerned.
"This is a trying time. But having good people around you stepping up like this makes you go through the healing process."
Sunshine and warmer than normal high temps will be back for another day in Middle Georgia. High pressure will continue to keep us dry and sunny through Tuesday, before we get a big cool down for the rest of the…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Centerville is holding a vaccine clinic on Friday, April 16th at the Galleria Mall. The vaccination event starts at 10:00am, and participants do need to register by using the QR code or clicking…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A weekend crash along Highway 231 in Washington County left a woman dead. Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says two cars were involved in a head-on crash just outside of Davisboro. According to Sheriff Cochran, around…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Five Bibb County elementary schools received grants of $20,000 to help meet the needs of students and teachers. The Griffith Family Foundation presented the checks to teachers at Union, Veterans, Ingram-Pye, Lewis and Bruce Elementary schools.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Middle Georgia car club is giving back to the Macon community and helping a nine-year-old celebrate his birthday. The Platinum Riders Car Club held a "drive-by birthday party" for Journey White who was born with…
A second suspect wanted in connection to the homicide of 16-year-old Ahmori Searcy is now in custody.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff David Davis submitted a $3 million budget proposal to the county commission Monday. Usually, the budget items are submitted in May or June. Sheriff Davis and Mayor Lester Miller announced the budget proposal…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb county homicide rates are on track to meet last year's record-breaking numbers. Macon-Bibb County coroner Leon Jones says the county is currently at 14 homicides. This time last year we were at 13. In 2020,…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has issued traffic advisories ahead of fallen deputy Christopher Knight's funeral services Tuesday, April 13.
UPDATE: Warner Robins Police need help contacting a man they want talk to about Saturday night's hit and run on Moody Road. According to a post on the police department's Facebook page, they're looking for Jonas Sanchez. Police would like…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Warner Robins Police officers are investigating an incident involving shots fired at an officer and trainee. Authorities say the incident happened on Saturday night around 9:15 p.m. The WRPD responded to two men shooting a gun…
UPDATE: The man convicted of murdering his 81 year old grandmother will spend the rest of his life in prison. Houston County Superior Court Judge, Bo Adams, sentenced 33-year-old Jared Carter to life in prison plus five…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after being shot in Macon early Monday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 48-year-old Parrish Forester was shot in the lower back on Mumford Road at West Napier Avenue. Macon-Bibb…
Bibb County Schools Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones was the special guest Friday night at Macon Masters, a new flagship series at the Grand Opera House featuring speakers who are Middle Georgia leaders.
Crews will be evaluating the pavement on I-75 south from the I-475 junction to Arkwright Road in Macon.
Subaru of Macon has donated $24,715 to Daybreak.
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Governor Brian Kemp spent the day in Southwest Georgia signing two new bills into law and promoting the state's farm industry. He made stops at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture in Tifton and the Ellis Brothers Pecans…
MACON, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - A 12-year-old boy in Orange County, Florida is using his organization to honor the life of Bibb County Deputy Christopher Knight. Zechariah Cartledge created his own non-profit organization at the age of 10.…
The initiative began at Pleasant hill, and has collected over 2 million pounds of trash.
Experts recommend microchipping your animal and making sure it has a collar and tag.
They will have various speakers at each session.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Governor Brian Kemp lifted the state's remaining COVID-19 restrictions Thursday. Local businesses like Felicia's Cake Factory say they're still going to follow pandemic guidelines. Felicia Howard is the owner of Felicia's Cake Factory in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tabitha is a 2 year old Pitbull mix. She's very friendly, great with children, and good with other dogs. She's also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Camellia District and Dublin Federated Garden Clubs unveiled a Blue Star Memorial marker Tuesday morning. The organizations scheduled the original dedication ceremony last year in April but had to reschedule due to the pandemic. Blue…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— Many students go to college on a football or soccer scholarship. But that's not the case for Senior Charles Gaines. He received a full ride scholarship to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy for swimming and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Macon mass vaccination site is no longer requiring appointments to get a vaccine. Site commander, Kerry Futch, says fewer people are showing up at the site compared to when it first opened. It's…
Newtown Macon held a ribbon cutting ceremony this week to celebrate renovations at Poplar Yard in downtown Macon, an area on Poplar Street between Second and Third Streets.
A few showers popped up in Middle Georgia this afternoon thanks to a weak front pushing through. Tomorrow will be another day with scattered storms across the area, a few of which could be strong/severe. As a surge of moisture…
A man wanted for sexual assault and other charges was arrested Friday afternoon.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The city of Warner Robins's new city councilperson was sworn in Monday. Derek Mack was elected in a special election on March 16. Mack says the first thing he wants to address is…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Perry's Dogwood Festival, planned for this weekend, has been canceled, according to Ellen Palmer, President/Chief Executive Officer of the Perry Chamber of Commerce. Palmer cited this weekend's weather forecast, which calls for scattered storms…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A California-based greenhouse grower is planning to open its first eastern U.S. indoor, controlled environment agriculture facility in Middle Georgia. According to a news release from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's Office, Pete's, which grows hydroponic…
WASHINGTON, DC (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia callers will have to dial the area code to make local calls starting October 24th. The Federal Communications Commission made 988 the official dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The FCC issued an…
PINEHURST, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dooly County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. According to a post on the Dooly County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, Captain David Musselwhite has died. The post…
103 people have recently been arrested in Jones County for drug-related charges, and the sheriff's office credits this accomplishment to a sting called "Operation Lone Ranger."