Peach County residents frustrated after flood damages
“You can never get any results it's always passing the buck.”
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Human skull found on property in Macon
Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 1218 Lake Valley Road just after 6:30 p.m.
UPDATE: Additional $3,000 reward offered in missing Houston County man case
On September 5, an abandoned vehicle was found on a dirt road by a someone in Crawford County.
Middle Georgia gets that fall feeling this weekend
It is finally here fellow fall lovers! We will be getting our first taste of fall this weekend as high pressure begins to take over from Sally this weekend. Highs will be staying in the middle and low 70's through…
Washington County family homeless after impact of Hurricane Sally
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Washington County family lost their home after the impact of Hurricane Sally. Thursday morning's flooding affected the City of Davisboro and the home of a family. “My house is being condemned, it's uninhabitable. We won't…
Crimestoppers offers $5000 reward for info on shooting suspects
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon Regional Crimestoppers is offering a minimum $5,000 reward for information that can lead to the arrest of those responsible for the Fort Valley shootings that happened on Sunday. According to a Crimestoppers news release,…
Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections to add early voting sites
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections has added two new early voting polling sites. Henry Ficklin -- MBC BOE Board Member representing the Democratic Party -- says that board members met on Thursday to discuss a…
Veterans hosts Jones County Friday in the End Zone's Game of the Week
The Greyhounds trying to avoid starting their season 0-3. Veterans is 2-0.
Weekend cold front brings drier weather and fall temps
It has been quite a weather week here in Middle Georgia, but with Sally gone, we will finally get some relief. Tomorrow will bring a relatively boring day with clouds in place for much of the day and an isolated…
Houston County cleans up after impact of Hurricane Sally
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Some Middle Georgia residents are left picking up the pieces, after the impact of Hurricane Sally. “I cried. I was very tearful, I cried, yes,” said resident Arthur Massey. Massey says he fell asleep on…
Hurricane Sally leaves damage in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Hurricane Sally made its mark on Macon-Bibb, leaving high water levels and storm damage behind. Amerson River Park saw significant flooding. The river has risen over 16 feet. Bibb County EMA director Spencer Hawkins says it…
Mercer professors receive one million dollar grant to address opioid overdoses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Mercer University School of Medicine professors will use a one million dollar federal grant to help address opioid overdoses in rural North Georgia. Dr. Bryant Smalley and Dr. Jacob Warren received the grant from the…
Washington County crews addressing washed out roads from heavy rainfall
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Crews in Washington County are dealing with flooding and washed out roadways. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, Highway 24 experienced a washout between Sandersville and Davisboro. A GDOT-East Twitter posts reports massive rainfall from…
Monroe County floods, road collapses, closures due to Tropical Storm Sally
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Tropical Storm Sally makes its way through the Southeast, many Middle Georgia counties are cleaning the remnants. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding and collapsed roads in Monroe County. Public Information Officer Richard Dumas urges drivers to…
The Westfield School suspends varsity football until September 28
The Westfield School is suspending all varsity football activities until September 28 due to a student testing positive for COVID-19.
Dog of the Week: Radar
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Radar is a year old German Shepard mix. He’s sweet, loves others dogs and loves to play. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon.…
Juvenile strikes Monroe County teacher in chest, faces battery charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- On Wednesday, Monroe County deputies responded to an assault call at the Monroe County Achievement Center. When deputies arrived, they say they discovered that a 14-year-old boy struck a teacher in the chest. Deputies arrested the…
Washington County Schools cancel in person classes due to hazardous weather conditions
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Washington County Schools will be closed Thursday after several inches of rain fell during the early morning hours. According to a Washington County Public Schools Facebook post, school administrators canceled in person classes Thursday after receiving…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Portion of I-75 N in Macon-Bibb County blocked due to flooding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation reports flooding on portion of I-75 in Macon-Bibb County Thursday morning. According to a tweet from GDOT West Central, all lanes on I-75 northbound just before the merge with I-16 east…
Car flips exiting I-75 on Sardis Church Road, killing Florida man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A car flips while exiting I-75, in Macon, killing a Tallahassee man. Authorities identified the driver as 64-year-old James Albert McGee. Paramedics took McGee to the Navicent Health Medical Center where he died. The accident Bibb…
Perry High School varsity football suspended until September 26
Perry High School's varsity football activities are suspended until September 26.
Man charged with murder following discovery of body in Milledgeville
A man is charged with murder following the discovery of a woman's body in a heavily wooded area Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy rain, gusty winds and isolated tornado threat continue overnight as Sally nears Middle GA
Sally has made herself known in Middle Georgia with heavy rain moving in this evening. Winds have already started to pick up across the area, and we have been monitoring some areas of rotation to our south earlier this afternoon.…
Former FVSU student athlete killed in crash
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University is mourning the death of a graduate student and former student athlete. According to a FVSU news release, 22-year-old D'Angelo Strickland died in a car crash on Wednesday, September 9th. As…
Georgia Municipal Association launches commission to focus on systemic racism
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Municipal Association has launched a new committee to address systemic racism and inequality. The 26-member group is called the Equity and Inclusion Commission. The commission is made up of city leaders across the state.…
Flint Energies donates 200 Chromebooks to rural school districts
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Flint Energies is working to bridge the digital divide by donating 200 Chromebooks to six rural school districts in Georgia. According to a Flint Energies news release, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed how rural families are…
Open Streets Macon returns this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Open Streets Macon, an initiative of Bike Walk Macon, returns to the city. Maynard Street will be blocked off Sunday and transformed into a paved park for the community. Residents can walk, skate, bike, and play…
Entertainment venue under new name reopens amid COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several event venues in Macon-Bibb have reopened after being closed due to COVID-19. The old Whiskey River Bar and Grill on Pio Nono Avenue is now the new Macon Arts Center. The venue reopened with an…
New EMA, fire station expands emergency services
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Houston County firefighters and EMA workers have a new fire station. The new facility on Lake Joy Road will serve people in both Warner Robins and Perry. Chief Christopher Stoner says the new station will…
Leadership Macon to bring outdoor classroom to national historical park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Although school has become virtual for some students in Middle Georgia, two groups plan to make learning more environmental. Leadership Macon, Class of 2019 along with the Ocmulgee National Monument Association are underway with an outdoor…
Medical Center Navicent Health increases minimum wage for employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Medical Center Navicent Health increased its internal minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $10.00 per hour. This is according to a news release from the hospital. This marks a $1.2 million investment into its teammates,…
Update: Bibb deputies find missing 20-year-old woman
Update: Bibb County deputies located 20-year-old Monisha Zellner. Zellner family was contacted and she has been removed from the system as a missing person. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need the public’s help finding a woman who has…
Crash on I-16 in Treutlen County kills one man, sends another to the hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A crash in Treutlen County kills one man and sends another to the hospital. According to the Georgia State Patrol, the crashed happened on I-16 near mile mark 69.5 just before noon on Tuesday. Georgia State…
Hurricane Sally will bring heavy rain to Middle Georgia this week
Hurricane Sally has been sitting off the Gulf Coast this afternoon and evening bringing heavy rain to the area. Many spots in the northern Gulf have already seen over 10" of rain with more expected as the system moves at…
MCES: Dog credited with alerting 2 to house fire in Monroe County
Two people and a dog are safe after escaping a house fire Tuesday.
Macon man in custody on child molestation charges
A Macon man is in custody after being accused of inappropriately touching a 14-year-old girl.
Convicted felon pleas guilty to gun charge
40-year-old Freddie Slaughter Jr. pleaded guilty to one count possession of a firearm by a convicted felon Tuesday.
'Perry is a good place for business': California couple opens wine store
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One couple opens a wine store on Carroll Street in downtown Perry, after having the company based online out of California. Husband and wife duo Lannette and Michael Tomlin opened Clover Wine Merchant and named it…
Preparing for Hurricane Sally in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Hurricane Sally has taken a slow approach to the coastal US for the past few days and will come to Middle Georgia Wednesday. The storm could bring two to eight inches of rain and high wind gusts.…
Culver's moving into Metro Diner location in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new restaurant is making plans to move into the old Metro Diner restaurant building on Northside Drive in Macon. The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Board approved a proposal that calls for a Culver's restaurant moving…
Art studio coming to historic building in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Board approved a proposal for a new art studio within the historic Robert E. Lee building on Mulberry Street in downtown Macon. According to the proposal, Tammy Ratzken wants to use…
Ocmulgee Indian Celebration goes virtual for 2020
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One of Macon’s biggest tourist events becomes virtual this year. For 28 years, the Ocmulgee Indian Celebration has attracted more than 7,000 people. The park announced its cancellation due to COVID-19. Park Ranger Angela Bates says…
Restaurant Report Card: Food Service inspection scores September 7-11
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, September 7 and Friday, September 11, presented by Pierce Parts and Service.
Medical Segment: Signs of Sickle Cell Disease
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, if two parents have a sickle cell trait, there's 25 percent chance their child could be born with the sickle cell disease. This disease is highlighted during…
Central's Quay Primas to miss senior year with injury
He will miss his senior season after tearing his ACL and meniscus.
Woman in critical condition after being hit by car
The accident happened on Lynmore Avenue at Desoto Drive around 8:15 p.m.
Cooler air pushes into Middle Georgia ahead of Hurricane Sally
Hurricane Sally has been rapidly intensifying today and is now (as of 11 pm) a Cat 2 hurricane with winds of 100 mph. This system is forecast to make landfall along the Mississippi/Alabama border bringing those areas life threatening storm…
GBI Medical Examiners Office suspends operations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Medical Examiner Office has devised a plan to continue operations at the Central Regional office to allow those counties affected by the suspension to prepare for its potential closure. This is…
Macon Transit Authority adds 2 new buses
Both buses have protective shields to separate drivers and riders.
68 year old veteran votes for first time after probation
“When I was young I had got a little trouble,” said 68 year old veteran Elijah Bell.