D.A. Anita Howard's office hosts roundtable, D.A. doesn't attend
This is the second quarterly roundtable Howard's office has hosted since took office in January. When asked where D.A. Howard was, her leadership team said they were…
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Georgia Power gives hurricane tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Hurricane season is here, and Georgia Power wants to make sure you're prepared if a storm hits. Leaders say you should build an emergency kit that makes sense…
Arrest made in shooting at Budget Inn in Cochran
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Cochran man is facing an aggravated assault charge in connection to a shooting at a local motel. The Cochran Police Department requested…
19 cell phones stolen from Perry Walmart
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry Police need your help identifying two people they say stole 19 cell phones from Walmart Wednesday. It happened around 5 p.m., according to a Perry Police news release, which said a silver car entered the…
Georgia officials seek to remove 102,000 voters from rolls
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s secretary of state is publishing a list of nearly 102,000 voters who will be removed from the rolls unless they act to preserve their registration. Republican Brad Raffensperger announced the list Friday, saying he seeks to…
Saturday's Juneteenth Freedom Festival moving from Tattnall Square Park to Douglass Theatre
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Saturday's scheduled Juneteenth Freedom Festival is still on, but it will be held in a different venue. The Kwanzaa Cultural Access Center says the 29th annual event will be held at Douglass Theatre in downtown Macon…
High level of bacteria closes Arrowhead Park swim area
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The swimming area at Lake Tobesofkee’s Arrowhead Park is closed until further notice due to a high level of E.Coli bacteria. Macon-Bibb County reports a routine test by the Macon Water Authority (MWA) showed the bacteria…
BCSO: Deputy arrested, fired after stealing pistol from crash scene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County Sheriff's Office patrol deputy was arrested and charged with felony theft by taking and violation of oath of office after the sheriff's office says he stole a handgun from a crash scene. A…
State of the Base presentation shows RAFB fared well during pandemic
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Even with the uncertainty of the pandemic, the state of Robins Air Force Base is strong. The State of the Base…
More Covid vaccines expiring due to less people getting vaccinated
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, less than half of Georgia's population is vaccinated. Health centers and pharmacies are still…
'Perry Presents' concert series is back
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry Presents summer concert series is back after the pandemic caused its cancellation last year. Perry Presents will happen the third Friday of each month…
Local organizations react to Juneteenth becoming federal holiday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Biden signed a bill Thursday making Juneteenth, June 19, a federal holiday. Organizations across the state are preparing to celebrate and educate the…
RAFB: Don't report to work Friday unless notified by supervisor
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Robins Air Force Base employees should not report to work Friday, June 18, unless notified by their supervisors. That's according to a RAFB Facebook post Thursday afternoon, which said most federal employees will observe the…
DECAL awards Transformational grants to 8 organizations
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia department of Early care and learning awarded up to to $75,000 to each organization. The grants will be implemented in various projects that will go towards helping young children…
Coroner: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 18-year-old is dead and a 17-year-old is injured following a shooting in Macon Wednesday afternoon. It happened just before 5 o'clock at Majestic…
Grant helps Houston County Fire Department buy new thermal cameras
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT — Thanks to a grant from the Perdue Foundation, the Houston County Fire Department was able to start the process of replacing life saving equipment. Houston County Fire…
Washington Memorial Library celebrating Pride Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Washington Memorial Library is celebrating Pride Month with two book displays that teach people about the LGBTQ+ community. Head of Reference Samantha Wilcox says the displays are seeing a…
UPDATE: Deputies say June 10 shooting victim was pregnant
UPDATE (6/16) - The suspect in a shooting that left a woman dead last week now faces an additional charge after medical examiners discovered the victim was pregnant. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office…
Monroe County deputy injured after suspect flees with deputy in his car
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County deputy was hospitalized Wednesday morning after a man he was trying to place under arrest drove away from a traffic stop and crashed with the deputy inside the vehicle. That's according to a…
Jeffersonville voters decide District 2 city council race
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jeffersonville voters headed to the polls Tuesday night for a special election to decide the District 2 City Council seat. The position was recently made vacant following the death of Kenton Jones. Unofficial results from the…
Woman arrested after setting her apartment on fire
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Arson investigators made an arrest after a woman set her apartment on fire. Warner Robins firefighters responded to a structure fire at Colby Terrace Apartments on Madrid Street just before 5 a.m. Monday. Firefighters evacuated…
Bird, Taylor to meet in runoff for vacant Centerville council seat
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Robert Bird and Debbie Taylor will meet in a runoff election for the vacant Post 1 City Council seat. Bird received 42.36% of the vote in Tuesday's special election, while Taylor received 32.16%. The other candidate,…
Macon-Bibb Commission passes mayor's proposed 2022 budget
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve Mayor Lester Miller's proposed fiscal year 2022 budget. The $174 million budget calls for more funding for public safety, beautification and increasing job opportunities, but does not include funding…
Man, woman face multiple charges after Warner Robins home invasion
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man and woman face multiple charges in connection to a home invasion that happened last month. A Warner Robins Police news release posted to the WRPD Facebook page Tuesday afternoon said 26-year-old Dabid Dewayne…
Macon-Bibb sees S&P rating improvement, strong financial outlook
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is reporting improvement when it comes to its current financial situation and future outlook. S&P Global Ratings raised its rating on Macon-Bibb County’s general obligation rating from A to AA-, which is two full…
Person of interest wanted for stealing Honda from elderly victim
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for the man accused of stealing a car from a 79-year-old victim. Deputies say the theft happened around 1:00pm Friday, June 11th in the 500 block of Cherry Street…
Downtown Diversity Initiative back for a second year
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- NewTown Macon and the Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages, have teamed up to help bring more diversity to downtown Macon. The Downtown Diversity Initiative is now open for entrepreneurs of color to apply for. The goal is to help…
Warner Robins will open first transitional home for homeless female Veterans
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Genesis Joy House is expected to open its doors Wednesday evening. It is the first and only housing facility dedicated to homeless female veterans. Margaret Flowers, founder of the home…
First ever Perry Juneteenth Festival to be held Saturday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Perry is hosting its first ever Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival on Saturday. The event was started by Councilwoman Bynam Grace. The purpose of the event is to bring awareness to the Juneteenth holiday. What you can expect…
BCSO responds to concerns over arrest video
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— On June 5th a local woman became concerned when she noticed a situation unfolding between a Bibb County Sheriff and a person he was trying to arrest. Selena Reid began filming…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 7-11
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 7 and Friday, June…
Houston County hosts all-girls STEM camp
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The Houston County Career Academy is working to put more young women in stem careers by exposing them to math and science in a fun way. The school is looking for more girls who are interested…
WRPD investigating shooting that sent teen to hospital
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police are investigating a shooting that sent a teenager to the hospital. A WRPD news release posted to the WRPD Facebook page early Tuesday said the shooting happened around 9:00 Sunday night in…
Centerville holding special election Tuesday to fill open council seat
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A special election will be held Tuesday to fill Centerville's vacant Post 1 Council seat. The council seat has been vacant since…
Free Black history tours being offered during Georgia Juneteenth Week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It's Georgia Juneteenth Week, and part of the week includes free Black history van tours. The tours are sponsored by the Macon-Bibb…
Peach County Courthouse getting renovations
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 85-year-old Peach County Courthouse will soon be renovated. The Peach County Board of Commissioners approved a proposal for improvements. Warren Associates Inc. bid $900,000 for…
First Friday returning to Milledgeville in August
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville's First Fridays are returning in August after the events weren't held for several months due to the pandemic. That's according to a post on Mainstreet Milledgeville's Facebook page over the weekend. Milledgeville Mainstreet is looking…
Just 3 Macon-Bibb pools open again this week due to lifeguard shortage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The county's lifeguard shortage continues to impact the public pool schedule. Three pools will be open again this week, Tuesday-Saturday,…
Sandersville man arrested in connection to deadly April crash
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Sandersville man is in custody following a deadly crash in April. The Washington County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday 41-year-old Charles Moss is in custody in connection to the crash that happened on Highway 231 just…
Deputies: Woman wanted for stealing debit card, making purchases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies need your help identifying a woman accused of theft and financial transaction card fraud. A sheriff's office news release sent Monday said the victim received information last month that someone had…
Storms possible this weekend, staying hot
Summer time storms returned across Middle Georgia this afternoon, bringing some heavy rain and lightning to the area. More storms are on the way for Saturday afternoon with a general set up like what we saw today. Highs will be…
Downtown Challenge Grants awarded to 23 Macon projects
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 73 organizations applied for the Downtown Challenge Grants, but only 23 projects were selected. The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority is one of the recipients. Jami…
Hawkinsville set to open first food pantry
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- With the help of the Middle Georgia Food Bank and funding from Feeding America, Rosa's food pantry will open its doors June 18. The food pantry will…
Macon trash issues could soon be resolved
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you've been having issues with your trash getting picked up, relief should be coming soon. Mayor Lester Miller says the company that handles trash pickup…
Juneteenth Spelling Bee to begin next week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Juneteenth African Spelling Bee begins next week during Georgia Juneteenth Week, which starts Saturday. The Spelling Bee is for kids ages 8 to 13, and…
Mobile boutique flourishes amid pandemic
UNADILLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A Perry business owner transformed her boutique to one that moves on wheels. Abbey Patterson refurbished an old school bus that is now home to the Brassy Peach…
Mental Health Pop-Up Gym postponed to Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Mental Health Pop-Up Gym was rained out Friday afternoon, so the event was moved to Saturday at 10 a.m. The event is at Roxy Park on Third Street Lane in Macon. There will be free haircuts…
GBI confirms body found in Washington County is Tina Prince
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed the body found on Friday, June 4 belonged to missing woman Tina Prince. Washington County Sheriff…
Perry Police: 5 arrested after 6 people were held against their will at gunpoint
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Five people face multiple charges after police say two adults and four female juveniles were held against their will at gunpoint early Friday morning. A Perry Police Department news release sent Friday afternoon said officers were…
Lizella man dies in single-vehicle crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Lizella man died at the hospital after a single-vehicle crash Thursday night. It happened around 7:45 in the 3200 block of Hamlin Road, according to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release. Deputies say a…