WASHINGTON, DC (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia callers will have to dial the area code to make local calls starting October 24th. The Federal Communications Commission made 988 the official dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The FCC issued an…
PINEHURST, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dooly County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. According to a post on the Dooly County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, Captain David Musselwhite has died. The post…
103 people have recently been arrested in Jones County for drug-related charges, and the sheriff's office credits this accomplishment to a sting called "Operation Lone Ranger."
Tyler Hart was a senior, where many remember him with a smile on his face.
The plan includes massive infrastructure projects to fix highways, upgrade bridges, and create passenger trains that would run through Middle Georgia.
After about five days of dry weather, we are keeping a close eye on storms to our west. The line that is moving through Mississippi will begin to fall apart by tomorrow morning, but by the afternoon, pop up showers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Starting Thursday, April 8th, Georgians will no longer need an appointment for vaccine doses at the Macon mass vaccination site. According to a news release from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), vaccinations…
GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is awarding Georgia more than $95 million dollars to help increase vaccine uptake, especially in underserved populations. The funding can be used for partnerships with community-based organizations to help…
The men are caught on surveillance removing three catalytic converters from Budget Rental vehicles on the property.
Investigators say a man used a U-Haul van to ram the front door and break into the business.
The GBI has obtained arrest warrants for 22-year-old Albert Dewitt Booze, the man accused of attacking two Bibb County deputies early Tuesday morning.
The three-day event welcomes anyone interested in a career with the company to on-site interviews.
We have seen some dry weather over the weekend and to start this week, but changes are on the way for the end of the week. Tomorrow brings another warm, dry day to Middle Georgia, so enjoy it while we…
Macon-Bibb fire investigator Ben Gleaton died Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to announce that he's shaving about two weeks off his May 1 deadline for states to make all adults eligible for coronavirus vaccines. A White House official says Biden will make the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia 811 is a non-profit dedicated to preventing damage to the state's underground utilities and promoting public safety. Spring is here and Georgia 811 wants to make sure Georgians are doing things safely when working on…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between March 29 and April 2, 2021.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County Sheriff's deputy has died after being stabbed by an inmate at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center early Tuesday morning. Macon-Bibb County Coroner, Leon Jones, identified the deputy as 30-year-old Christopher Knight. The…
After two freezes over the weekend, farmers say they weren't sure if the strawberries would make it.
"Hopefully this card will continue to help people afford their prescription."
High pressure has been keeping skies clear and temps cool over the weekend, but as high pressure slips south, our forecast will be changing. Highs tomorrow will be topping out in the low to mid 80's with plenty of sunshine.…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) — As mass vaccination sites open, people who live far from the sites don't have access to the vaccine. Many living in rural areas must travel far for the vaccine -- some have no transportation…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is behind bars after hitting and killing a teenager with his truck. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 48-year-old Jason Partin was driving on Knight Road around 12:30 Sunday morning…
UPDATE: According to a post on the Laurens County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, Quantavauis Darrisaw is now in police custody. UPDATE: The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted in connection to the murder of 41…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— According to the Washington Post, a Gallup poll shows religious membership is below majority for the first time ever. We spoke with several churches who say that's not the case locally. Joey Olivier is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — If you want a job that hits it out of the park, the Macon Bacon might be the place for you. Brandon Raphael— the team president— says people from all walks of life…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Atrium Health Navicent has administered the Covid vaccine to ten homes and has scheduled 30 more appointments. This comes after a partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health. They plan to vaccinate…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Forrest B. Johnson & Associates law firm wants to honor the memory of Pastor Bryant Wardell Raines. They recall his heavy involvement in the law firm and the community. Raine passed from Covid-19.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man at a Macon apartment complex. Authorities identify the gunshot victim as Kenneth Wendell Snead Jr., of Macon. Investigators say deputies received a phone…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Goose is a 3-4 year old German Shepard mix. He’s very shy, sweet, and good with other dogs. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Buying a home is an exciting time in a person's life. Without the right knowledge or tools, it can also be a bit complicated. Jay Cruz, from Country Financial Insurance, joined 41NBC News at Daybreak to…
Rain moved out last night, but cold and windy conditions have settled in in their place. A Freeze Warning has been issued for most of Middle Georgia through Friday morning, for the potential of temperatures dropping below freezing for several…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Perry police officers are investigating a shooting that left two men injured and in the hospital. This is according to a news release from the Perry Police Department. Authorities identified the suspect as 21-year-old Tyran D.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Middle Georgia Regional Library's new memory lab now allows you to collect your past to preserve your future. Cassandra Jackson-White is the first person to use the lab at Washington Memorial Library…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Peach County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a missing person. Deputies identified the missing man as 58-year-old Lewis Jackson. Authorities say that Jackson has been missing since March 12. He was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Macon man after he burglarized a Dollar General early Thursday morning. 911 dispatchers received a call about a burglary alarm inside a Dollar General on Bloomfield Road just after 3…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County deputies are tying to figure out who shot at a home in Macon Wednesday night and injured a woman inside. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a woman was inside her home in…
A cold front is quickly moving its way towards Middle Georgia this evening, behind heavy rain and storms. Despite the fact that there was only one severe thunderstorm warning we actually had some considerable damage in areas of Houston, Dodge,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Senator Jon Ossoff toured Heritage Elementary Wednesday afternoon. He made a big announcement regarding the American Rescue Plan. "We can announce today that this legislation will provide for Macon-Bibb county public schools just about 106 million…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon Water Ice -- no stranger to Middle Georgia -- now has a new storefront at the Shoppes at River Crossing. The owners of the eatery, which has been in the area for…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man charged with burglarizing homes in Monroe County is heading to prison. According to a Facebook post made by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Richard Fountaine was sentenced to 45 years in prison Tuesday.…
A motorcyclist died Tuesday night after a crash in north Macon.
A warm front has started its push north into Middle Georgia this evening bringing a few showers to the area and some warm overnight conditions. Clouds will be sticking around overnight and keeping our lows in the 60's with highs…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Religious dwellings adapted to pandemic guidelines overnight, with many switching to online services. That was the case for Temple Beth Israel. A year into the pandemic, they still plan to host services through…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia Senate Bill 202 has been signed into law, making changes to elections moving forward. The 95-page bill included details about election issues the state has experienced in the last few years and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Little Richard Festival happens on April 3 after being canceled last year amid the pandemic. Festival-goers can expect live music from local bands, food, vendors, and an Easter egg hunt. Organizers will also unveil a…
Former Macon-Bibb Commissioner and longtime Bibb County deputy Scotty Shepherd has died.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between March 22 and March 26, 2021.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff Deputies are investigating an early morning shooting that left a man dead. Deputies responded to a shots-fired call on Oglesby Place just before 1 a.m. Officers found 23-year-old Dominique Walker and 18-year-old Ja'King…
High pressure returned to Middle Georgia today, bringing dry weather and some cool temperatures. Through the day tomorrow a warm front will be pushing north from Florida, bringing in moisture and warm weather. A few showers will be possible tomorrow…