MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — When the temperature drops, residents turn on the heat. The Macon-Bibb Fire Department says that could mean trouble if you're not careful. "We want to make sure those heating elements are used properly,"…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A new fruit orchard is growing on Hydrolia street near Taylor Avenue. The Macon-Bibb County Parks and Beautification Department partnered with the Arbor Conservation Board, Urban Development Authority, and Keep Macon Beautiful on the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Sundance Film Festival will partner with Macon Film Festival to bring movies to you. Due to the pandemic, organizers of the Sundance Film Festival selected Macon as one of its locations for…
The Uprights host drive-by Christmas light display to bring cheer FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Monroe County family hopes to spread cheer during the holidays with a light display. Eleven-year-old Trinity Upright says her family started hanging…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after he robbed a car wash at gunpoint. The incident happened at around 9 a.m. Thursday. Authorities identified the man as 50-year-old Robert Gerome Tufts. …
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An economic forecast from the University of Georgia Terry School of Business predicts that Macon will have a slower recovery from the COVID-19 recession than the rest of Georgia. The forecast shows that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Navicent Health named Delvecchio S. Finley as its next president and CEO. Finley has more than 15 years of leadership experience and is a graduate of Emory and Duke Universities, respectively. Subsequently, he is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tinker is a 6-8 year old chihuahua mix. He’s dog friendly, gentle, and loyal. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that goes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon resident died after a home caught fire on Elpis Street Wednesday. Authorities identified the person as 57-year-old Frankie Thomas Causey. Bibb County Sheriff's deputies and Macon-Bibb Firefighters responded to a house fire at 2883…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators are looking for a man who they say robbed a restaurant in Macon at gunpoint Wednesday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the robbery happened at the…
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Sunshine brought us a much warmer day in Middle Georgia this afternoon, but we are still looking at a chilly night. Lows tonight will be falling into the 20's and 30's once again under clear skies. On…
UPDATE (December 2, 2020) - Investigators are asking for the public's help finding a person of interest in connection to the death of 28-year-old Nadia Andrews in July. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release says investigators want to speak…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A portion of Jeffersonville Road in east Macon will get a name change in honor of State Senator David Lucas. During Tuesday night's meeting, the Macon-Bibb Commission approved remaining a portion of Jeffersonville…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County investigators arrested 29-year-old Durand Marcel Faulk in connection to the aggravated assault that left one person dead. Authorities say the incident happened November 27 wherein Faulk got into a fight with…
They're accused of taking cash belonging to the restaurant from an employee at gunpoint.
It is a chilly night here in Middle Georgia, but warmer weather is on the way for the rest of the week. Overnight temperatures will fall to the 20's bringing us to the level of a hard freeze. Just a…
Investigators are looking for Ricky Brown III.
Lofton was taken into custody without incident on unrelated charges on November 28.
Macon-Bibb Commissioners failed Tuesday night to override Mayor Robert Reichert's recent vetoes of two recent commission approvals.
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FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For a second year, the Monroe County Jail is receiving a special accreditation for its health care standards. The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) awarded the jail accreditation after visiting the site in 2019.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney David Cooke is sharing his thoughts on the county's record number of homicides. In an emailed statement, Cooke says he shares the community’s concerns. He goes on to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Labor released a report stating that the Macon unemployment rate dropped in October. According to Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler the unemployment rate dropped 1.6 percentage points that month.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It might be Giving Tuesday but it's also Georgia Gives Day. The day helps raise awareness for local non-profits and gives Georgians the opportunity to connect with those charities in their communities. Giving Tuesday…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between November 23 and November 27.
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - U.S. Rep. Austin Scott tested positive for COVID-19. This makes three Georgia congressmen to test positive for the virus. All three congressmen have been Republicans. Since October, U.S. Representatives Rick Allen and Drew Ferguson have also…
We have seen a big change in just 24 hours from a rainy day with highs in the 60's, to a cold and windy day, now with a few snow flurries. Cold air will continue to filter into Middle Georgia…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks says a mother accidentally ran over her child Thanksgiving morning. Rooks says the 16-month-old boy later died around 11:30 Thursday morning at the Medical Center of Peach…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The North Central Health District is changing the hours and procedures at all its COVID-19 testing sites starting Monday, December 7th. According to a NCHD news release, all 13 sites will move from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man in connection with an armed robbery investigation. Deputies identified the man as 40-year-old Zachary Sikes. Authorities arrested Sikes on an unrelated incident. Deputies arrested Sikes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Meals on Wheels Middle Georgia saw a 60 percent increase in the number of clients they serve this year. They also had to adjust how they deliver meals to make sure they are keeping…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Voters have less one week to register for the January 5th runoff election. The deadline is Monday, December 7th. Many election offices are still counting the ballots from the third recount for the presidential election. At…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- December 1 marks the 32nd anniversary of World AIDS Day. To recognize the national observance, health officials from the North Central Health District are offering free HIV testing in Houston county. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Having a baby can be a scary, painful, but overall joyous experience in a woman's life. That's why it's so important to be in an environment that's comfortable. Cathy Sumner, the Director of Women's Services at…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Monroe County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Hickman announced Sunday that he tested positive for COVID-19. This is according to a Monroe County School System newsletter sent to parents on Monday. Dr. Hickman will isolate himself at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Superior Courts will decide on the relocation of two confederate statues. Macon-Bibb commissioners voted to move the statues from downtown Macon to Rose Hill Cemetery on July 27. Martin Bell, and the Military Order…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Saturday death of a 24-year-old woman is Macon-Bibb County's 48th homicide of the year, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, two females arrived at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff David Davis supended all alcohol sales at The Thirsty Turtle Friday night. Sheriff Davis says the suspension is due to the drive-by shooting that left one woman dead and seven…
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After a mostly dry day in Middle Georgia, rain is moving back in this evening. A low pressure center in Alabama is bringing a chance of showers and storms to the area overnight. Severe weather is not expected with this…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Downtown Macon is preparing for the bustling with people, bright lights and live music. Friday night’s Main Street Christmas Light Extravaganza will include a concert performed by Macon Pops. Bryan Nichols created the Main…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Local shops and small business owners are banking on your dollars during small business Saturday. Downtown Perry retailers on Carroll street encourages people to shop local. The retailers are offering special holiday promotions…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- One woman is dead and seven others are injured following a drive-by shooting and two stabbings. The incident happened outside Thirsty Turtle nightclub just before 3:00 in the morning, hours after the Thanksgiving holiday.…