BCSO announces road closures ahead of fallen deputy's funeral Tuesday
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has issued traffic advisories ahead of fallen deputy Christopher Knight's funeral services Tuesday, April 13.
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Update: Warner Robins Police looking for man following hit-and-run
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…
Shots fired at Warner Robins police officer, trainee
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: Houston County man convicted of murdering his grandmother, sentenced to life in prison
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…
Man shot in lower back in Macon early Monday morning dies
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 Schools Supt. reveals plans for $100M+ in federal stimulus funding
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.
Pavement project to cause lane closure on I-75 in Bibb, Monroe Counties
Crews will be evaluating the pavement on I-75 south from the I-475 junction to Arkwright Road in Macon.
Daybreak Center receives $24K+ donation
Subaru of Macon has donated $24,715 to Daybreak.
Governor Kemp stops in Vienna to promote farm industry, signs two bills into law
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…
Florida boy runs to honor Bibb County Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Knight
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.…
Macon-Bibb County hosts community cleanup
The initiative began at Pleasant hill, and has collected over 2 million pounds of trash.
Tips to keep your pets safe during severe weather
Experts recommend microchipping your animal and making sure it has a collar and tag.
Comprehensive Civil rights team hosts two-day virtual event
They will have various speakers at each session.
Governor Kemp lifts Covid restrictions, local businesses still following guidelines
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…
Dog of the week - Tabitha
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…
Local Garden Clubs unveil Blue Star Memorial
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…
Academy for Classical Education Senior commits to U.S. Coast Guard Swimming and Diving
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…
Appointments not required at Macon mass vaccination site
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 celebrates renovations to Poplar Yard
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.
Scattered storms return Friday
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…
UPDATE: Man wanted for sexual assault arrested
A man wanted for sexual assault and other charges was arrested Friday afternoon.
Derek Mack sworn in to Warner Robins City Council Monday
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 Dogwood Festival canceled due to weather forecast
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…
California-based greenhouse grower plans to build agriculture facility in Peach County
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…
New national dialing procedure effects 478, 912 area codes
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…
Dooly County Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of Captain
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…
Drug bust in Jones County leads investigators to Atlanta
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."
Central High School releases balloons in memory of student
Tyler Hart was a senior, where many remember him with a smile on his face.
Passenger trains in Middle Georgia part of new American Jobs Plan
The plan includes massive infrastructure projects to fix highways, upgrade bridges, and create passenger trains that would run through Middle Georgia.
Strong storms possible Thursday
After about five days of dry weather, we are keeping a close eye on storms to our west. The line that is moving through Mississippi will begin to fall apart by tomorrow morning, but by the afternoon, pop up showers…
Appointments no longer necessary at Macon mass vaccination site
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Starting Thursday, April 8th, Georgians will no longer need an appointment for vaccine doses at the Macon mass vaccination site. According to a news release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), vaccinations…
CDC awards Georgia $95 million in funding to increase vaccine access
GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is awarding Georgia more than $95 million dollars to help increase vaccine uptake, especially in underserved populations. The funding can be used for partnerships with community-based organizations to help…
Two men wanted in Mitchell's Automotive theft
The men are caught on surveillance removing three catalytic converters from Budget Rental vehicles on the property.
BCSO needs helping identifying, locating theft suspect
Investigators say a man used a U-Haul van to ram the front door and break into the business.
GBI reveals charges for inmate accused of stabbing, killing Bibb deputy
The GBI has obtained arrest warrants for 22-year-old Albert Dewitt Booze, the man accused of attacking two Bibb County deputies early Tuesday morning.
Firehouse Subs hosting hiring fair
The three-day event welcomes anyone interested in a career with the company to on-site interviews.
Dry, warm Wednesday before rain returns
We have seen some dry weather over the weekend and to start this week, but changes are on the way for the end of the week. Tomorrow brings another warm, dry day to Middle Georgia, so enjoy it while we…
UPDATE: Macon-Bibb fire investigator dies 25 days after motorcycle crash
Macon-Bibb fire investigator Ben Gleaton died Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
Official: Biden moving vaccine eligibility date to April 19
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to announce that he's shaving about two weeks off his May 1 deadline for states to make all adults eligible for coronavirus vaccines. A White House official says Biden will make the…
Daybreak Interview: Georgia 811 best practices for spring projects
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia 811 is a non-profit dedicated to preventing damage to the state's underground utilities and promoting public safety. Spring is here and Georgia 811 wants to make sure Georgians are doing things safely when working on…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 29-April 2
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between March 29 and April 2, 2021.
Bibb County Sheriff's deputy dies in early morning stabbing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County Sheriff's deputy has died after being stabbed by an inmate at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center early Tuesday morning. Macon-Bibb County Coroner, Leon Jones, identified the deputy as 30-year-old Christopher Knight. The…
Farms open for strawberry season in Middle Georgia
After two freezes over the weekend, farmers say they weren't sure if the strawberries would make it.
United Way launches new free drug card
"Hopefully this card will continue to help people afford their prescription."
Staying warm, dry Tuesday
High pressure has been keeping skies clear and temps cool over the weekend, but as high pressure slips south, our forecast will be changing. Highs tomorrow will be topping out in the low to mid 80's with plenty of sunshine.…
Health organizations help get rural communities vaccinated
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — As mass vaccination sites open, people who live far from the sites don't have access to the vaccine. Many living in rural areas must travel far for the vaccine -- some have no transportation…
Man arrested after hitting, killing a teenager with his truck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is behind bars after hitting and killing a teenager with his truck. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 48-year-old Jason Partin was driving on Knight Road around 12:30 Sunday morning…
UPDATE: Laurens County man wanted for homicide outside of convenience store
UPDATE: According to a post on the Laurens County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, Quantavauis Darrisaw is now in police custody. UPDATE: The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted in connection to the murder of 41…
Gallup poll shows religious memberships drop below 50 percent, local churches weigh in
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— According to the Washington Post, a Gallup poll shows religious membership is below majority for the first time ever. We spoke with several churches who say that's not the case locally. Joey Olivier is…
Macon Bacon hosts job fair April 3
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you want a job that hits it out of the park, the Macon Bacon might be the place for you. Brandon Raphael— the team president— says people from all walks of life…