MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller announced that volunteer groups collected 109,000 pounds of trash during the community cleanup on April 10th. Mayor Miller says there is still more work to do, and he wants to hold litterbugs…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to an attempted armed robbery where the suspect used a toy gun. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, 17-year-old Javon Blackshear is accused…
Deputies say a man entered the business, brandished a firearm, and demanded money from the clerk.
A cold front currently bringing snow and cold weather to parts of the Midwest is headed towards Middle Georgia for Wednesday. This front will be losing most of its moisture on the way, so there won't be any rain chances,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A local couple is providing comfort to families grieving the loss of an infant. Kendall and Andy Reid lost two babies in 2017 and 2019. The family started raising money for CuddleCots after they lost their second…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Museum of Aviation is hosting its first ever 'Space Week' as a way to make space education more accessible. The Museum of Aviation usually hosts a Young Astronauts Day. That involves around 500 people coming…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — City of Milledgeville leaders are welcoming more business foot traffic to the area. Milledgeville City Manager Hank Griffeth says college students make up much of the foot traffic because Milledgeville is home to three colleges. And…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The city of Forsyth is mourning the loss of former Mary Persons High School head football coach Dan Pitts, who died Tuesday morning at the age of 88. Pitts became the head coach of the Bulldogs in…
UPDATE: 3:20 PM: The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Felicia Couch of Bonaire, Georgia. Next of kin has been notified. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a tractor-trailer. Witnesses say the victim was…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between April 12 and April 16, 2021.
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Students and staff gathered at the heart of the Fort Valley State University campus to celebrate a new amphitheater, Monday. The new amphitheater is named after Christine and Willie Jones. The Jones family has attended and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The South Bibb Recreation Center is helping local seniors become more tech savvy. This includes 75-year-old Edna Wallace who has been in the class for five weeks now. She says she's a little out of her comfort…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Jimmy Carter issues a statement on the death of former Vice President Walter "Fritz" Mondale. Mondale was a former Democratic senator from Minnesota who served as vice president under Carter. His family reports he…
Clear skies and low humidity made for a pretty nice Monday across Middle Georgia (at least weather-wise). More dry weather is in store for our area through much of the rest of the week, but we will see some temperature…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller is hoping to implement a second pay scale increase for first responders. He says it all depends on the OLOST passing. Who the pay scale would include Sheriff deputies 911 operators Firefighters…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County School District has a new virtual option for students. The VIP Academy has expanded to a virtual school, that is available for students in 4th through 12 grade. This new virtual option will allow students…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The City of Perry is holding its annual Spring Cleanup. It will take place between April 26 and April 30. Public works staff will pickup unwanted items curbside including: household items, appliances, tires, and old paint. Four…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators need help finding two men. Investigators say they want to speak with them about a theft by taking case that happened at the Exxon at 1105 Gray Highway in Macon. Pictures of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators are searching for a man they say shot and killed another man at a convenience store in Macon Sunday night. Investigators say the shooting happened at the Chevron at 584 Emery Highway…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pole dancing studio in Macon wants to uplift and encourage others by offering a series of candid conversations called Closet Talk. Lanise Floyd is the co-owner of Closet Freaks Studios in Macon. She says she…
The incident happened at the corner of Columbus Road and Helon Street just before 1:30 a.m.
Some events have changed plans due to the threat of severe weather.
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local pharmacy in Houston County is expanding its vaccination efforts by holding a vaccine clinic. Robins Pharmacy partnered with the City of Centerville to hold Friday's vaccine clinic at Houston County Galleria Mall. Owner and…
"I've met so many good people and I just think it's a blessing to be here."
Broadband internet is expanding in Middle Georgia thanks to an investment from Washington EMC.
Mercer University is joining millions this weekend to draw attention to the fight for suicide prevention.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - No one wants to hear a cancer diagnosis, especially not for their three-year-old child. That's the situation for 41NBC Managing Editor/Producer Clay Poulnott and his family in Monroe County. Just weeks before his…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you're looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend, the Junior League of Macon has an event you may be interested in. The women's organization is hosting its annual Rock N' Rides this…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Bella is a 3 year old Staffordshire bull terrier mix. She’s calm, sweet and gets along with other dogs, cats, and kids. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Keep your eyes and ears open. That's the message from Atrium Health Navicent's Crescent House. Wednesday, the advocacy center partnered Resilient Middle Georgia for its 8th annual Child Abuse Prevention Symposium. Topics discussed during the free, virtual…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death after deputies found a 50-year-old man in a car with a gunshot wound to the head early Friday morning. Deputies say they found the man in a White…
He spoke about many of the accomplishments his administration has made.
Sgt. Evans says when light flash, cars should completely stop to allow people to cross the road.
With a ten week program based on a variety of topics, they want to help create jobs.
The cold front that brought a few rounds of showers to (mainly southern parts of) Middle Georgia has passed through the area today and helped to clear us out for a few hours. By tomorrow clouds will be moving back…
UPDATE: 7:56 AM Police identified 21-year-old Cameron Jay Ramon Ashley. Bibb County Coroner's Office personnel contacted the next of kin. Police have no leads on a suspect(s) or the events leading up to the homicide. Ashley had multiple…
We are saying goodbye to clear skies and above average temperatures after today, as clouds have started to push in. Overnight a cold front will continue to push into Middle Georgia bringing a chance for showers, mainly…
Agricultural professors at Fort Valley State University are working to help minority farmers.
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…