Public ice skating returns to Macon Centreplex
Masks must be worn the entire time.
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Community leaders address violence in Macon
They blamed the deaths on gun violence, poverty, and issues stemming from difficult childhoods.
MWA takes over county stormwater system maintenance
According to Mayor Robert Reichert, the lack of funding resulted in a lack of maintenance for the system.
Ossoff visits Macon ahead of Senate Runoff Election
His supporters filled the parking lot in front of the Macon Coliseum, for a socially distanced rally.
Macon kids get lesson on life in the Middle East
Scott's organization provides shelter and resources for Christian refugees displaced by ISIS.
Academy Sports, WRPD donate gifts to local kids
The sporting goods store allowed children to go online and select a gift.
Middle Georgia State University offers first ever Doctoral Degree
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) -- Middle Georgia State University is now preparing to offer its first Doctoral Degree program. Now a Level V Institute, the university will now offer a Doctor of Science Degree in Information Technology. MGA will…
Crawford County High School moving to remote learning Thursday
Crawford County High School will transition to remote learning on Thursday, December 10.
Bibb County grand jurors indict 16 defendants in racketeering case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County grand jurors charged 16 defendants in a multi-jurisdiction racketeering case on charges including bribery, money laundering, tax evasion, and illegal gambling. District Attorney David Cooke announced the charges in a virtual…
Augusta woman uses social media to get Christmas cards to her sister
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An Augusta woman is asking people to send Christmas cards to her sister with special needs. Mary Crook says the pandemic created visitation issues between her and her sister, Shannon. Shannon lives in a group home…
UPDATE: 115 Crawford School District students quarantined due to possible exposure
115 Crawford County School District students are now quarantined due to possible COVID-19 exposure.
Deputies looking for afternoon convenience store robber
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a convenience store Tuesday afternoon.
Warming trend starts Wednesday in Middle GA
After a chilly couple of days, Middle Georgia begins a warming period. Highs will be warming to the low 60's by tomorrow afternoon as high pressure to our southwest pushes closer to the area. This will finally push the cold,…
New service window at Dublin City Hall to help residents safely pay bills
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Dublin City Hall will remain closed in an effort to protect residents and workers. Instead of allowing people inside the building, residents will now use a drive-thru and walk-up window. Dublin officials say the window will help…
Dublin City Schools plans virtual learning day for students, cleaning day for staff
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - December 16th will be a virtual learning day for students who attend Dublin City Schools. This will be the last day of school before Christmas break. Superintendent Dr. Fred Williams says that this…
Pace Center for Girls expands services to Middle Georgia
Pace Center for Girls expands its services to Middle Georgia with grant funding. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Pace Center for Girls will expand their services to Macon-Bibb and Peach counties. The Florida nonprofit helps vulnerable girls find pathways…
A-Ok Portables hosts crappy selfie contest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- 2020 has been crazy, to say the least. Some may call 2020 has been a "crappy" year. A-OK Portables in Macon created an outhouse selfie booth to commemorate how crappy the year it…
Georgia Democratic Party hosts Ballot Box Tour ahead of January runoff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Democratic Party kicked off its Ballot Box Tour to raise early-voting awareness in Macon Tuesday. The group plans to visit cities throughout the state. Macon-Bibb County commissioner-elect Seth Clark and Georgia…
Fifth suspect wanted in connection to Sherry Drive shooting turns himself in
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators say 18-year-old Ricky Tyron Brown III turned himself in connection with a September 24th shooting incident that happened on Sherry Drive in Macon. Investigators say that Brown was the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 30-December 6
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between November 30 and December 4.
Man arrested for early Tuesday morning shooting in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One man is in the hospital and another is behind bars after an early morning shooting. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies found 26 year old Tavern Downing Jr., who was…
Bass Road bridge closing Thursday for repairs, detour planned
A bridge over the railroad on Bass Road will close at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 10 so crews can begin making repairs to a guardrail that was damaged in a car accident.
Staying chilly Tuesday
It has been a cool and breezy day in Middle Georgia and we will be continuing that trend overnight and into Tuesday. Sunshine returns Tuesday, but temperatures will likely not be warming much more than they did today. We will…
Local tree farms give advice on how to pick perfect Christmas tree
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - At local Christmas tree farms, picking the perfect tree is like science. With so many options, you want to ensure you select the best one for the family. We spoke to the experts,…
Perry church holds week-long prayer event at local city halls
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The recent violence in Middle Georgia has a local church covering communities in prayer. Pastors at the In His Glory Praise and Worship Center in Perry took part in a week-long City to…
Trailer trucks, car crash on I-16 causing oil spill
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Twiggs County’s Sheriff Office and Emergency Management Agency responded to a crash on I-16 Eastbound around 11 a.m. Monday. The accident happened on I-16 East near State Route 96. It involved one car and four…
Warner Robins City Hall closed due to COVID-19 exposure
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The City of Warner Robins says that its citizens may experience a delay in service due to a spike of COVID-19 exposure among their employees. This is according to a news release…
Health District offers self-administered COVID tests at all locations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Starting December 7, North Central Health District plans to offer self-administered COVID tests at their 13 testing sites. Public information officer Michael Hokanson says the tests are more cost-effective. They also help reduce…
Better Business Bureau warns against pet scams
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia wants to make sure you don't get scammed if you plan to buy a furry friend this holiday season. Kelvin Collins -- president and CEO of…
GDOT on scene after I-16 East crash involving trailer trucks, car
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- There has been an accident on I-16 Eastbound before State Route 96 in Twiggs County involving one car and four trailer trucks. This is according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. GDOT announced on Twitter that…
Man wanted for robbing Circle K gas station in Macon at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators are looking for a man who they say robbed a gas station in Macon at gunpoint early Monday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the robbery happened at the Circle…
UPDATE: Man wanted for shooting 15 year old boy turns himself in
UPDATE - Monday, December 7, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. 18-year-old Semaj Martin is now in custody. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Martin told investigators early Monday morning that he wanted to turn himself in. Investigators…
UPDATE: Man wanted for homicide in Macon turns himself in
UPDATE – Monday, December 7, 2020 at 8:45 a.m. 29-year-old Jeremy Brown is now in custody. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Brown's father took him to the Sheriff's Office and he turned himself in at…
Deputies make additional arrest in connection to homicide at Riverbend Apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office makes another arrest in connection to a deadly shooting at the Riverbend Apartments in Macon. Deputies say 21-year-old Devin Smiley, of Macon, turned himself in Friday afternoon. He's charged with Murder…
Deputies searching for missing Macon woman in need of medical help
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in finding a missing Macon woman in need of medical help. Deputies are trying to locate 73-year-old Sandra Joan Orr. They say she has a…
Deputies searching for missing Macon man with medical issues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing man who needs medicine for his medical issues. Deputies say 81-year-old Albert Funchess walked away from his home in the 4100 block of…
Deputies investigating armed robbery at Murphy USA on Zebulon Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is looking for the person who robbed the Murphy USA gas station on Zebulon Road Friday night. According to deputies, around 6:30pm, a man with a gun entered the store located at…
Deputies looking for suspect who robbed Family Dollar on Pio Nono Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Family Dollar Saturday morning. Deputies report around 8:30am, a man with a gun entered the store located at 800 Pio Nono Avenue.…
Dollar General in east Macon robbed
The incident occurred Friday, just before 8:30 p.m.
BCSO asking for help locating missing man
56-year-old William Gregory Roberts was last seen on October 28.
What the COVID-19 vaccine could mean for healthcare workers
The Georgia Department of Health has a Covid-19 Vaccine distribution plan ready to go.
Better Business Bureau warns of online scams during holidays
Know the company you're buying from, and buy directly from their website.
Little Richard music festival canceled until 2021
The event was called off due to the pandemic.
Sparks Yoga offers unique yoga classes during pandemic
The classes are one hour long, and allow participants to enhance their yoga practice.
Cool and breezy this weekend
The cold front has moved through Middle Georgia this afternoon, bringing rain and now cool and breezy conditions. Tomorrow will bring another day of cool weather, but sunshine will hang around all day. Highs on Saturday will warm to the…
Milledgeville Christmas tree lighting goes virtual
You watch the virtual tree lighting from the comfort of your own home.
Arrest made in November homicide; original suspect's murder charge dropped
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators made an arrest Thursday in connection to a November 22 shooting death at an apartment complex.
Rain returns to Middle Georgia Friday
Dry weather will be coming to an end for Middle Georgia by tomorrow afternoon. An approaching cold front is already bringing showers to parts of Mississippi and Alabama. We haven't see rain quite yet, but high clouds have already pushed…
Mayor elect, administration taking steps to reduce blight
Miller wants to add a Code Enforcement Department to help rebuild certain areas.
MTA adds four new buses to routes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four new Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority buses are in operation and running routes. The ENC Eldorado Passport-HDs are cutaway buses that have a nearly flat entrance to help with wheel chair entry and…