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.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Things to keep in mind ahead of Tuesday’s runoff election 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Sunny, breezy Election Day ahead
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…
UPDATE: Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Anthony Lee Hall. According to a post on the Sheriff's office's Facebook page, deputies found Hall on Hwy 87 south of Juliette Road. Authorities took him into custody with no incident. Deputies took Hall…
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Laurens County Sheriff's deputies have arrested one person involved in stealing a Telfair County Sheriff's Office car. According to a Facebook post by Laurens County Sheriff, Larry Dean, deputies performed at PIT maneuver on the…
According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 92-year-old Robert Woodford was walking on New Clinton Road just before Companion Drive Saturday.
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students in Johnson County will be learning from home the week of January 4th. According to a Facebook post made by the school district's Superintendent, Eddie Morris, the postponed start to the semester is because of…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville man is dead after being shot on New Year's Day. According to the Milledgeville Police Department, 30 year old Keion Jackson was shot in the lower abdomen near the area of 1124 Oconee Street…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is behind bars after Bibb County deputies found a woman dead inside of a home in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 53 year old Anthony Walker was arrested after he was…
Severe weather ripped through Monroe County Friday, taking down trees, power lines, and even a mobile home.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The elderly population is among the most vulnerable groups when it comes to contracting Covid-19. Nursing homes and Assisted Living Facilities limited access to visitors early on during the pandemic. As time has gone…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Rain or shine, Bibb County residents gathered Friday afternoon in support of Democratic U.S. Senate Raphael Warnock in these final days of the runoff election. As January 5 draws near, Warnock reassured voters…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Saint Paul AME Church and the Evangelical Ministerial Alliance partnered to host the Emancipation Proclamation Rally. Pastor Kevin Moore says the rally highlights the need for everyone to vote in the runoff election.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following link to read the full story: Macon New Year’s celebrations ignore medical professional’s advice
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Even with multiple warnings about the strong possibility of holiday gatherings increasing the spread of COVID-19, some New Year's celebrations were no different from past years. In downtown Macon, many people were out…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Harvest Builders Worship Center in Warner Robins is feeling compelled to help after learning that two homeless men froze to death the day after Christmas in Macon. Pastor Levi Rozier says he…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Library is finding ways to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing customers. Samantha Wilcox — the head of reference for the library — saw the need for the masks…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Visit Macon along with Fanboy Collectibles & Comics partnered to bring the Middle Georgia Comic Convention to Macon. Convention organizers say they will host vendors from throughout the Southeast, providing a variety of…
PRINGLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The victim in Tuesday’s shooting did not survive and deputies believe the shooting is the result of a tragic accident. Washington County Sheriff's Deputies say 19-year-old Isaiah Thomas suffered a single gunshot wound to the head…
Showers have already started across Middle Georgia this morning and you can expect to see rain off and on through the day. Rain is pushing north from the Gulf of Mexico, bringing the potential for heavy rain and continued increases…
Unadilla's Downtown Development Authority Chairman Bobby West was arrested Wednesday and charged with theft by taking and theft by conversion.
Clouds have been filtering into Middle Georgia all day today, and tonight we will continue to see cloud cover as well as a few showers. Rain returns to the area tomorrow ahead of a cold front. It will be a…
One person died and another was taken to the hospital after a shooting Wednesday in Dodge County.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Middle Georgia Regional Libraries are participating in the Winter Reading Challenge. This is the first year that Simon and Shuster's Books Like US will sponsor the challenge. Three Bibb County libraries will participate:…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Black Voters Matter organization held a first-ever drive-thru food giveaway to encourage voter turnout. Organizers distributed around 300 bags of food. They also encouraged those that have not voted to vote. Gregory…
The Warner Robins football team beat Cartersville 62-28 at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium Wednesday to win the school's fifth state football title and first since 2004.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Crossroads Apartments in Perry are uninhabitable after a fire Wednesday morning. Perry fire officials responded to the call around 9 a.m. and say the fire started from a cooking incident. Perry Fire Chief…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Lester Miller is officially the mayor of Macon-Bibb county. He along with the nine commissioners took the oath of office in a ceremony Wednesday. Former Mayor Robert Reichert was part of the ceremony.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler visited Macon Wednesday ahead of Election Day for the Georgia Senate Runoffs. Senator Loeffler and supporters convened at the Ocmulgee Gun Club to discuss how important this voting session will be for…
The Bibb County School District will continue remote virtual learning for the month of January.
UPDATE: GBI Medical Examiner's Office performed an autopsy on Marquavious Parks. GBI findings show Parks drowned and gunshot wounds contributed to his death. Parks was shot by a Georgia Department of Corrections officer on Dec. 28. Original…
PRINGLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Washington County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a Tuesday evening shooting. Deputies say a 19-year-old man suffered a single gunshot wound to the head. Deputies say they responded to a Bartow-Dublin Road address in the Pringle community…
Sunshine was abundant today, and I really hope you got to enjoy it, because clouds will be moving in overnight. A wedge front will be setting up to our east, keeping the clouds in the area through the day Wednesday.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The North Central Health District said it's too early to tell if Christmas caused a spike in COVID cases. However, following Thanksgiving, cases throughout the state increased. Michael Hokinson with the district said,…
MACON, GEORGIA(41NBC/WMGT) -- Two homeless men were found frozen to death the day after Christmas. Coroner Leon Jones identified the men as: Larry Howard, 61 Manuel Ray Foster, 63 Jones says Howard was found in an abandoned apartment on Lincoln…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) -- The Houston County Sheriff Office is investigating a shooting that happened Monday. Deputies say they responded to the shots-fired call around 2 a.m. on the 200 block of Juniper road. When deputies arrived at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb county held a ceremony celebrating 20 years of Crimestoppers Tuesday. After 20 years of serving the community, Macon Regional Crimestoppers board chairman Warren Selby says he's thankful for the recognition. "Well, it…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— New Year's resolutions can be hard to keep. Hanna Cespedes — clinical mental health therapist with All Counseling Solutions — says it's important to set S.M.A.R.T. goals. S.M.A.R.T goals Sustainable Measurable Attainable Relevant Timely…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The holiday season usually brings an increase in crime and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office wants to make sure you're not a victim. BSO safety tips Lock your car at all times Keep…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Georgia nursing homes and senior living facilities last week. Tuesday, 41NBC Jatrissa Wooten spoke to the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center on how things are…