MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Little Richard Festival happens on April 3 after being canceled last year amid the pandemic. Festival-goers can expect live music from local bands, food, vendors, and an Easter egg hunt. Organizers will also unveil a…
Former Macon-Bibb Commissioner and longtime Bibb County deputy Scotty Shepherd has died.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between March 22 and March 26, 2021.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff Deputies are investigating an early morning shooting that left a man dead. Deputies responded to a shots-fired call on Oglesby Place just before 1 a.m. Officers found 23-year-old Dominique Walker and 18-year-old Ja'King…
High pressure returned to Middle Georgia today, bringing dry weather and some cool temperatures. Through the day tomorrow a warm front will be pushing north from Florida, bringing in moisture and warm weather. A few showers will be possible tomorrow…
A Macon man is in custody following the reopening of a cold case into a man's murder in 2004.
The City of Perry is hosting an Easter egg hunt this weekend for special needs children.
The Middle Georgia Regional Library system is now offering 'Grab and Go Chromebooks' and an open air computer lab to help patrons in the ongoing pandemic.
Senator Jon Ossoff visited the Macon-Bibb Health Department Monday to provide an update on the American Rescue Plan's potential impact on Georgia.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Local businesses are thankful for the increase in foot traffic resulting from the Cherry Blossom Festival. Mary Kathryn Stewart works as director of public relations for Z Beans. She says they've seen more…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 20-year-old Christopher Dumas, Jr, and 37-year-old Mario Ward turned themselves in to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. The GBI began investigating the sexual assault claim…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia General Assembly passed a bill that allows restaurants to offer cocktails to-go with food orders. SB 236 is on its way to Governor Brian Kemp's office to be signed. The Georgia Restaurant Association introduced…
A line of strong storms is currently working its way across the southeast, bringing tornado warnings, damaging wind gusts, and heavy rain to parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, and Louisiana. This line of storms is along a cold front that will…
It has been a pretty stormy day for much of Middle Georgia, but we will be getting a break from the storms for at least a day. Although a few showers will be hanging around during the early morning hours…
The Cherry Blossom Festival festivities on Third Street and Carolyn Crayton Park were canceled Friday.
RAFB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Brigadier General Jennifer Hammerstedt commands the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base. Her workforce includes more than 7,200 personnel who perform repairs, maintenance and modification on various aircraft, including the F-15, C-130,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — First Steps partnered with the Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority and Amerigroup to host a virtual baby book club, focusing on early childhood literacy. By partnering, the organizations will promote the need for reading, says First Steps…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Grand Opera House 'Broadway Does' series returns with Broadway Does Divas. The show spotlights community singers and performers. You'll hear from stars like Dolly Parton, Britney Spears, and Whitney Houston. The theater…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — Personal protective equipment bags will be provided this weekend to low to moderate-income families in need. The READ Foundation partnered with three churches to provide these bags. Each gift bag contains items like:…
A Macon man faces a maximum of 20 year in federal prison after pleading guilty this week to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine.
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — A woman is dead following a car crash in Macon early Friday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened on Spring Street at the I-16 east bound off ramp at…
A Middle Georgia comic book store is working to replace more than 1,500 stolen comic books.
The first pancake breakfast brought in over 500 people last weekend.
After what has been a day of deadly tornadoes in Alabama, Middle Georgia really hasn't seen much of a weather impact other than warm, breezy conditions. The cold front that is partially responsible for the strong storms to our west…
The project will be from the I-475 junction to the Georgia 42 interchange in Forsyth.
RAFB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Colonel Rosalie Duarte serves as the 78th Air Base Wing vice commander at Robins Air Force Base. Arriving at Robins last June, she is at the service of the Base Wing Commander. "In a phase, I…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Covid vaccine eligibility is now expanded to everyone over 16-years-old in Georgia. Vaccination sites say they're prepared for the increase in patients. It's been a month since the mass vaccination site opened across…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers is offering an additional $4,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or people who shot and killed a man last month.
UPDATE: According to a Facebook post by the Milledgeville Police Department, they have identified the body of the victim found inside of a burning car Monday. They say 42-year-old Merri Rebecca Jackson of Washington County, died due…
Temps today across Middle Georgia were once again in the mid to upper 70's across the area, but a big warm up is on the way tomorrow. A warm front will be pushing in from the south and bringing highs…
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Starting Thursday, anyone over 16-years-old will be eligible for the vaccine.
Voters approved $1.3 million for the renovations.
RAFB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Colonel Tiaundra Moncrief commands the Staff Judge Advocate Office in the 78th Air Base Wing. Her office provides legal advice and litigation support for more than 24,000 active duty, civilians, Reserve and Guard members. Her staff…
Hancock County Commissioners voted Wednesday to deny a zoning permit application for a proposed gravel quarry.
An Ivey man was arrested Wednesday following a shooting Tuesday that left a man dead.
A 75-year-old woman died in a house fire in south Jones County Wednesday.
A 51-year-old man is dead after being shot outside of an auto parts store early Wednesday morning.
Dry weather will be coming to an end for some of us in Middle Georgia overnight as an area of rain approaches. Mostly this should just be light rain, which is going to be weakening as it moves east. Clouds…
RAFB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Emily Jay holds the title of Director of Contracting at the Air Force Sustainment Center at Robins Air Force Base. She started that position in 2018, and it is one of the highest civilian positions at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you're having trouble getting a vaccine appointment, smaller pharmacies might be the place to go. Mike Frazier -- owner and pharmacist at Your Corner Drugstore -- says he's been waiting months for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Coliseum Medical Center placed flags on their front lawn representing the patients who had covid-19. The ceremony was held to mark the one-year anniversary of the first Covid patient. Blue flags represented those who survived…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Doctors say it's a good time to keep colon health in mind. This includes scheduling a colonoscopy or talking with your doctor about the various screenings. Dr. Paul Dale, chief…
Governor Brian Kemp announced Tuesday all Georgians older than 16 will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting this week.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Police need help finding a missing woman. According to a Warner Robins Police Department Facebook post, 29-year-old Megan Nolan was last seen in the 2700 block of Watson Boulevard. Police say she is…
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are dead and another has been taken to the hospital after a house fire in Lizella early Tuesday morning. According to Macon-Bibb County Coroner, Leon Jones, the fire happened at 2296…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between March 15 and March 19.
Sunshine returned to Middle Georgia today, but the dry weather will be short lived for this week. Tomorrow will bring another warm day with highs in the 70's, but a cold front will be approaching and bringing our next chance…
RAFB, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Growing up in Tennessee, Colonel Amy Holbeck never set out to make history, but she did when she became the first female commander in the Georgia Air National Guard. Colonel Holbeck commands more than 1,400 airmen…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says someone in a red van is connected to a commercial burglary involving more than $26,000 in comics and collectibles. The Sheriff's Office released photos of a red van (possibly a…