PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Georgia man, with a lengthy criminal history, is facing prison time for a stolen gun following a 2019 traffic stop in Perry. U.S. District Judge Tilman “Tripp” Self sentenced 39-year-old Gary Buck, of Ellaville, to…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Health Administration reached a milestone, vaccinating one million veterans with the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That effort includes the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center administering nearly 8,000…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students and employees rolled up their sleeves to help save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, February 8th, Georgia Military College in Milledgeville partnered with LifeSouth to host an on-campus convalescent plasma drive. The event…
The School Board says the return date is Monday, March 15.
An indoor pool is coming to Warner Robins after getting a thumbs up from Houston County officials.
The Bibb County School Board voted Thursday to approve a new synthetic turf athletic field at Thompson Stadium in east Macon.
Each public building will follow social distancing guidelines.
"My first reaction is just what we thought, it's an old facility that's in need of some maintenance."
The funding will come from the Governor's office and Georgia Department of Education CARES Act.
It will be called the Macon Mercer Symphony.
Trees include three Eagleston Hollies, two Higan Cherries and three Nuttall Oaks.
It has been a rainy day in Middle Georgia with some places seeing 2" of rain already. The good news is that 1.) we don't have a severe threat through this evening 2.) the rain is moving out of our…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twiggs County Public Schools has a new superintendent who is coming from the Bibb County School District. During a called school board meeting Thursday night, the Twiggs County Board of Education named Dr. Mack Bullard as…
All Johnson County School District classes will be held virtually on Friday, February 19.
All Treutlen County School District schools will be closed on Friday.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Governor Brian Kemp announced plans to launch four mass vaccination sites across the state, including one in Macon at the Macon Farmers Market on Eisenhower Parkway. GEMA/HS director Chris Stallings said the sites are expected to be…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bleckley County High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization is collecting prom dresses for the school's students. The dress drive began a couple years back when students weren't going to prom because they couldn't…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Wilma is 4 year old bulldog/boxer mix. She is easy-going, sweet, and gets along with other dogs. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue in Macon.…
Commissioners unanimously approved a contract to install 70,000 feet of water lines.
After a day of sunshine, rain is already starting to move into parts of Georgia. Overnight and into tomorrow we will continue to see periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Through the day, especially any time after 11 am, areas…
Scammers impersonate government officials often posing as agents of the Social Security Administration.
The Georgia National Rodeo is back for its 31st year.
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent season for Christians.
If you've ever wanted to play in a Cornhole league, now is your chance. Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation will host a league this spring.
A man wanted in connection to a December homicide in Laurens County is now in custody.
Anita Howard, Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney, announced the results from an inspection of the Bibb County Jail. A grand jury found that the jail had several problems.
A man fired a weapon at Warner Robins Police officers Wednesday afternoon while attempting to flee.
Bike Walk Macon's Love Your Street project starts this weekend.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Public Health asks that people remain patient as the next shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine has been delayed due to winter weather. Across the country, shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine have shown…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County’s Office of Small Business Affairs is hosting free web seminars. Organizers encourage business owners and job seekers to attend. The goal is to boost equity in local business opportunities. The county's SBA Director Charise…
City Manager Lee Gilmour, says Perry's population has grown 37% since 2012.
The county’s Board of Education held a groundbreaking Tuesday to share the news.
The new complex can hold sports competitions and events.
If the river gets recommended for national park status, researchers will present the study to Congress.
Perry High School's theatre program is the 2021 GHSA Class AAAA One Act state champion.
Clear skies finally moved back into Middle Georgia this afternoon, bringing sunshine and a bit of a warm up. Through the evening, lows will be dropping into the 20's (a hard freeze), so be sure to protect…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is crediting the community with helping put more than 30 people behind bars since the start of 2021.
Warner Robins High School theater is the 2021 GHSA Class AAAAA One Act state champion.
A Macon doctor says the recently discovered U.K. strain of COVID-19 may be the prominent strain by March.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between February 8 and February 12.
Rain and storms have finally come to an end across Middle Georgia after a few days of off and on gloom. A cold front has pushed through the area and behind it, we will see clear skies and much cooler…
DUBLIN, Macon (41NBC/WMGT) -- Dublin Civitan ignited its Flag Service Project in the spirit of President’s Day. Flags flew high around Laurens County Monday supporting patriotism and the community. Members of the Dublin Civitan Club gathered, assembled flags, then placed…
MACON, Georgia(41 NBC/WMGT) -- Bike Walk Macon is accepting nominations for Open Streets Macon -- an initiative aimed at creating a safer environment for bicyclists and pedestrians. To nominate your neighborhood, your street must be at least .5 or 1.5…
Bibb County Commissioners and Bibb County Sheriff's deputies address gun issues following the shooting deaths of Miracle Brantley and Monterrious Brown. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County has seen the shooting deaths of two children within a month. After the…
Her injuries are non-life threatening.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp has initiated a plan to recruit, prepare and retain teachers throughout the state. The governor calls it the "Teacher Pipeline" legislation. It functions as a series of initiatives focusing that supports upcoming and…
The final person wanted in connection to a December 2020 homicide is now in custody.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Historic Macon Foundation is looking for nominees for this year's Preservation Awards. The foundation honors community members and organizations that work to preserve and restore the Macon area every spring. Executive Director Ethiel Garlington says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A middle Georgia coronavirus testing lab identified a case of the B.1.1.7 variant (UK variant) of the virus that causes COVID-19. According to a release from NCHD, the B.1.1.7 variant spreads faster than the common strain…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – February is American Heart Month which is designed to encourage all Americans to focus on their heart health and to get their families, friends, and communities involved. Dr. Daniel Haithcock, a cardiologist from Atrium Health Navicent…