MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Earth Day might be over, but you can still recycle your old electronics easily. Best Buy has a recycling program for people looking to recycle any of their old electronics. You could even get store credit…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Griffith Family Foundation and Southwest High School plan to hold a spoken word contest with a focus on social justice. The contest gives Southwest High students a chance to earn scholarships from the Griffith Family Foundation.…
Project SEARCH is a nine month program, aimed at helping individuals with disabilities learn job skills.
"We have to train the next generation on how to take care of the environment."
The fire began Tuesday night right outside of 41NBC studios at MLK and Cherry Street,
The incident happened on April 7 in the 3200 block of Ridge Avenue.
After a warm up back to the 70's today in Middle Georgia, we will have to turn our eyes to the threat for severe storms this weekend. A warm front will be lifting into the north during the morning hours…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Soon you will have to dial all ten digits of a phone number if you live in the 478 area code. The reason behind the change is because the FCC issued an order to make 988…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One person's trash is another person's treasure. Candace Neller-Harper is composting other people's trash and turning it into soil. That's the idea she had in mind when she started Secondhand Soil in 2019. She says she…
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working a double homicide case in Johnson County. According to a GBI news release, Johnson County Sheriff's deputies responded to 1383 Paul Lord Road in Wrightsville around 1:00 Friday afternoon.…
Deputies say the suspect was caught on surveillance video stealing a truck
Anyone interested in taking part in this opportunity can call the Macon-Bibb County Human Resources
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to a deadly shooting inside a Macon convenience store. Along with the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, deputies arrested 21-year-old Christian Williams of Macon.…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office warns residence of two scams going around the area.
After a chilly day in Middle Georgia today, we will be starting to warm up a bit Friday. Expect another cool start (in the upper 30's), with clouds increasing through the day and highs returning to the mid 70's. This…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin will receive a Fisher House to help accommodate families visiting loved ones who are receiving medical care at a VA or military center. “Having a Fisher House on our…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Kadie Peterman began her career as a Warner Robins firefighter in January of 2019. The department recently named her 'Rookie of the Year,' making her the first woman to claim the title in department history. Peterman…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Warming Center is going to be a permanent part of the Macon-Bibb community. Macon-Bibb County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve $1.5 million in CARES Act funding to buy the Brookdale Elementary School building from the Bibb…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Kathleen man is charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection to a deadly shooting at this home in Houston County. The shooting happened in the 1800 block of Georgia Highway 247 South in…
A cold front is slowly bringing cold air into Middle Georgia this evening under clear skies. Those clear skies will allow for cooling into the upper 30's by early tomorrow morning, but we are not expecting any frost, so all…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The world watched and held its breath as a judge read the guilty verdict for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Tubman Museum director, Harold Young, says he let out a sigh of relief as the…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The city of Milledgeville is preparing to welcome more than 400 people to the area for the GHSA State Literary Competition this Saturday. For the fourth time, the state event is taking place at Georgia Military College…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller announced that volunteer groups collected 109,000 pounds of trash during the community cleanup on April 10th. Mayor Miller says there is still more work to do, and he wants to hold litterbugs…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to an attempted armed robbery where the suspect used a toy gun. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, 17-year-old Javon Blackshear is accused…
Deputies say a man entered the business, brandished a firearm, and demanded money from the clerk.
A cold front currently bringing snow and cold weather to parts of the Midwest is headed towards Middle Georgia for Wednesday. This front will be losing most of its moisture on the way, so there won't be any rain chances,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A local couple is providing comfort to families grieving the loss of an infant. Kendall and Andy Reid lost two babies in 2017 and 2019. The family started raising money for CuddleCots after they lost their second…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Museum of Aviation is hosting its first ever 'Space Week' as a way to make space education more accessible. The Museum of Aviation usually hosts a Young Astronauts Day. That involves around 500 people coming…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — City of Milledgeville leaders are welcoming more business foot traffic to the area. Milledgeville City Manager Hank Griffeth says college students make up much of the foot traffic because Milledgeville is home to three colleges. And…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The city of Forsyth is mourning the loss of former Mary Persons High School head football coach Dan Pitts, who died Tuesday morning at the age of 88. Pitts became the head coach of the Bulldogs in…
UPDATE: 3:20 PM: The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Felicia Couch of Bonaire, Georgia. Next of kin has been notified. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a tractor-trailer. Witnesses say the victim was…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between April 12 and April 16, 2021.
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Students and staff gathered at the heart of the Fort Valley State University campus to celebrate a new amphitheater, Monday. The new amphitheater is named after Christine and Willie Jones. The Jones family has attended and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The South Bibb Recreation Center is helping local seniors become more tech savvy. This includes 75-year-old Edna Wallace who has been in the class for five weeks now. She says she's a little out of her comfort…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Jimmy Carter issues a statement on the death of former Vice President Walter "Fritz" Mondale. Mondale was a former Democratic senator from Minnesota who served as vice president under Carter. His family reports he…
Clear skies and low humidity made for a pretty nice Monday across Middle Georgia (at least weather-wise). More dry weather is in store for our area through much of the rest of the week, but we will see some temperature…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller is hoping to implement a second pay scale increase for first responders. He says it all depends on the OLOST passing. Who the pay scale would include Sheriff deputies 911 operators Firefighters…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County School District has a new virtual option for students. The VIP Academy has expanded to a virtual school, that is available for students in 4th through 12 grade. This new virtual option will allow students…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The City of Perry is holding its annual Spring Cleanup. It will take place between April 26 and April 30. Public works staff will pickup unwanted items curbside including: household items, appliances, tires, and old paint. Four…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators need help finding two men. Investigators say they want to speak with them about a theft by taking case that happened at the Exxon at 1105 Gray Highway in Macon. Pictures of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators are searching for a man they say shot and killed another man at a convenience store in Macon Sunday night. Investigators say the shooting happened at the Chevron at 584 Emery Highway…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pole dancing studio in Macon wants to uplift and encourage others by offering a series of candid conversations called Closet Talk. Lanise Floyd is the co-owner of Closet Freaks Studios in Macon. She says she…
The incident happened at the corner of Columbus Road and Helon Street just before 1:30 a.m.
Some events have changed plans due to the threat of severe weather.
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local pharmacy in Houston County is expanding its vaccination efforts by holding a vaccine clinic. Robins Pharmacy partnered with the City of Centerville to hold Friday's vaccine clinic at Houston County Galleria Mall. Owner and…
"I've met so many good people and I just think it's a blessing to be here."
Broadband internet is expanding in Middle Georgia thanks to an investment from Washington EMC.
Mercer University is joining millions this weekend to draw attention to the fight for suicide prevention.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - No one wants to hear a cancer diagnosis, especially not for their three-year-old child. That's the situation for 41NBC Managing Editor/Producer Clay Poulnott and his family in Monroe County. Just weeks before his…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— If you're looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend, the Junior League of Macon has an event you may be interested in. The women's organization is hosting its annual Rock N' Rides this…