MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A tip helps the Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrest a man wanted for Friday's armed robbery at a Macon hotel. Deputies arrested 32-year-old Bakari Lee Donaldson Friday night after a tipster reported the suspect walking into…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County Health Department is set to resume services and business hours on Monday after closing to move into a new facility. The department will reopen Monday, Jan. 11th, at its new location at 100…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twin victories in the Georgia runoff elections now give the Democratic Party control of the U.S. Senate. This comes as NBC News projects Democrat Jon Ossoff defeated Republican incumbent David Perdue. And fellow Democrat Raphael Warnock…
Investigators say a man entered the lobby with his hand in his coat pocket, and demanded money from the clerk.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Mercer University campus is mourning the loss of a student who died in her dorm room Thursday. In an email to students, Mercer University President Dr. Bill Underwood shares that freshman Anna Espy, from Rome,…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Consignment shop in Cochran has partnered with a Facebook group to create a food pantry. Making Bleckley Better was started by Shane Roland to help to identify families in need. Dian Itson, the owner of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Starting January 11, North Central Health District will start scheduling vaccinations for people in Phase 1A+. People included in Phase 1A+ Healthcare providers Employees and residents of long-term care facilities Adults age 65 and up and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority joined multiple community agencies to provide people a warm and safe place to stay at the Brookdale Warming Center. This is according to a Macon-Bibb County news release. MTA will offer…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- On Friday, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller signed an Executive Order enacting immediate actions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community. This is according to a news release from the mayor's office. In…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Better Business Bureau wants to make sure that money stays with you as stimulus checks continue to rollout. Kelvin Collins — President and CEO of BBB Central Georgia— said if anyone calls, emails, or texts…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District Human Resources Department won two top state awards from the Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators. This is according to a news release from the school district. Platinum Best in Class…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Warner Robins police officers are looking into a shooting that left a 20-year-old man injured. Authorities say the shooting incident happened Thursday at 6:30 a.m. on McArthur Blvd. According to a Warner Robins Police Department…
Rain has been hanging around Middle Georgia for much of the afternoon/evening this Thursday, but changes will be coming to the area Friday. Behind the low pressure center we will see a few hours of potential shower activity Friday morning,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — There are many conspiracy theories throughout history. Many have come up in the current political arena. Hanna Cespedes — a clinical mental health Specialist with All Counseling Solutions — says most people who…
Georgia State Senator David Lucas and State Representative Dale Washburn share their thoughts on the Capitol attack. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- After the attack on Capitol Hill, local legislators say they plan to continue their duties at Georgia State Capitol. Riots…
Brookdale Warming Center names Steve Bell as director. MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - The Brookdale Warming Center announced its new Director Thursday. Steve Bell was named director for the Brookdale Warming Center. And his role, he will manage coordination…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you still have your Christmas tree, Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful wants to help you recycle it. The organization will host its annual "Bring One for the Chipper" event on Saturday. Organizers will turn…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Perry Police officers are investigating a Washington Street parking lot shooting that left one woman injured Thursday. Authorities say the incident happened around 1:10 in the afternoon. Officers identified the shooting victim as…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunflower is a 7 month old blue pit mix. She’s playful, loveable 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…
"Our employees are on edge," Board of Elections Chairman, Mike Kaplan said.
Mayor Randall Walker said they are limiting public access to City Hall.
The show guest stars Snoop Dog, Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Nettles and Cody Rhodes.
The school achieved the status by obtaining outstanding results in both school and student outcomes.
After a few dry and warm days in Middle Georgia we are tracking our next chance for rain by tomorrow afternoon. A cold front will be moving into the area Thursday afternoon, increasing cloud cover and rain chances (mainly after…
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County first responders located an unidentified body after a house fire in Juliette. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office responded to a home at 27 Faith Court after a caller said someone was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need the public’s help finding a suspect wanted in connection to the murder of Ledarius Clark. Investigators identify the suspect as 21-year-old Jasirian Kwame Thomas, of Macon. The incident happened on January…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- GBI agents are looking into the death of a woman whose body was found in Centerville Wednesday. This is according to Captain Ricky Harlowe with the Centerville Police Department. Captain Harlowe says that the body was…
19-year-old Emmanuel Dominique Smart turned himself in after meeting with investigators.
A person wanted in connection to an attempted armed robbery in November is now in custody.
Many things were on the agenda, but the big concern was the rise of COVID-19 cases in the area.
Mayor Miller says the idea for the center emerged after two homeless men froze to death on Christmas.
Clear skies were back in Middle Georgia today behind a cold front that moved through overnight. The cold, dry air behind that front has taken its time, but we should see a chilly night tonight with lows in the 30's.…
The wait time for most locations was just five to ten minutes.
"My message to Georgians is this, you have to get out and vote today."
The new administration has many goals for the near future.
The pandemic changed how they operate.
State Representative Miriam Paris and James Beverly made the last-minute push to voters.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones reports he is on the scene of Macon-Bibb County's second homicide of 2021. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office responded to the 100 block of Pansy Avenue just before…
GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) reports the state's first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7. According to a DPH news release, this is the same variant discovered in the U.K. and in several other countries and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man suspected of trying to rob Papa John’s Pizza. Deputies say the incident happened around 10:46 p.m. on Gray Highway. Authorities identified the suspect as 24-year-old Corey Deshawn Stewart. Deputies…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between December 28 and January 1.
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- "She did not deserve this, and there's no reason that this should have happened," said Angela Rogers, a friend to 40-year-old Brenda Settles. Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators continue looking into the murder of a 40-year-old Macon…
Sunshine helped us warm into the 60's this afternoon, but changes are on the way for the rest of the week. A cold front is approaching the area tonight, but there is not much moisture associated with the front., so…
The district says it's due to the number of students and staff currently in quarantine.
Election Day is Tuesday, January 5, and election officials want to make sure you have a plan.
Mayor Lester Miller is proposing an indefinite plan to ban liquor and pawn shop licenses.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The International Cherry Blossom Festival returns as the Pinkest Party on Earth. President & CEO Stacy Moore of the Macon, Georgia International Cherry Blossom Festival stated in a news release the event will happen happen March…
UPDATE: The boil water advisory has been lifted for the City of Sparta. This is according to Sparta Mayor Allen Haywood. Mayor Haywood says the city lifted the boil water advisory Monday at 9 p.m. SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new year means new resolutions. A popular one is getting healthy. Lisa Seneker, the assistant director of Wellness Services from Wellness Center Navicent Health, joined 41NBC News at Daybreak. She gave advice if anyone is…