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…
After two freezes over the weekend, farmers say they weren't sure if the strawberries would make it.
"Hopefully this card will continue to help people afford their prescription."
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.…
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…
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: 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…
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, 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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent has administered the Covid vaccine to ten homes and has scheduled 30 more appointments. This comes after a partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They plan to vaccinate…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Forrest B. Johnson & Associates law firm wants to honor the memory of Pastor Bryant Wardell Raines. They recall his heavy involvement in the law firm and the community. Raine passed from Covid-19.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man at a Macon apartment complex. Authorities identify the gunshot victim as Kenneth Wendell Snead Jr., of Macon. Investigators say deputies received a phone…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Goose is a 3-4 year old German Shepard mix. He’s very shy, sweet, and good with other dogs. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Buying a home is an exciting time in a person's life. Without the right knowledge or tools, it can also be a bit complicated. Jay Cruz, from Country Financial Insurance, joined 41NBC News at Daybreak to…
Rain moved out last night, but cold and windy conditions have settled in in their place. A Freeze Warning has been issued for most of Middle Georgia through Friday morning, for the potential of temperatures dropping below freezing for several…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Perry police officers are investigating a shooting that left two men injured and in the hospital. This is according to a news release from the Perry Police Department. Authorities identified the suspect as 21-year-old Tyran D.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Library's new memory lab now allows you to collect your past to preserve your future. Cassandra Jackson-White is the first person to use the lab at Washington Memorial Library…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Peach County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a missing person. Deputies identified the missing man as 58-year-old Lewis Jackson. Authorities say that Jackson has been missing since March 12. He was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Macon man after he burglarized a Dollar General early Thursday morning. 911 dispatchers received a call about a burglary alarm inside a Dollar General on Bloomfield Road just after 3…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County deputies are tying to figure out who shot at a home in Macon Wednesday night and injured a woman inside. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a woman was inside her home in…
A cold front is quickly moving its way towards Middle Georgia this evening, behind heavy rain and storms. Despite the fact that there was only one severe thunderstorm warning we actually had some considerable damage in areas of Houston, Dodge,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Jon Ossoff toured Heritage Elementary Wednesday afternoon. He made a big announcement regarding the American Rescue Plan. "We can announce today that this legislation will provide for Macon-Bibb county public schools just about 106 million…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Water Ice -- no stranger to Middle Georgia -- now has a new storefront at the Shoppes at River Crossing. The owners of the eatery, which has been in the area for…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man charged with burglarizing homes in Monroe County is heading to prison. According to a Facebook post made by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Richard Fountaine was sentenced to 45 years in prison Tuesday.…
A motorcyclist died Tuesday night after a crash in north Macon.
A warm front has started its push north into Middle Georgia this evening bringing a few showers to the area and some warm overnight conditions. Clouds will be sticking around overnight and keeping our lows in the 60's with highs…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Religious dwellings adapted to pandemic guidelines overnight, with many switching to online services. That was the case for Temple Beth Israel. A year into the pandemic, they still plan to host services through…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia Senate Bill 202 has been signed into law, making changes to elections moving forward. The 95-page bill included details about election issues the state has experienced in the last few years and…
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.