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Fourth of July fireworks sales skyrocket in Macon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fireworks sales have skyrocketed as many July 4th events were canceled due to coronavirus. According to Cheryl Story, a Jakes Fireworks store operator, they have seen a surge in sales this year. Story says since many…

3 people sent to hospital after early morning crash in Macon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people were sent to the hospital early Friday morning following a car crash. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened at the Eisenhower Parkway and I-75 intersection just before 1 a.m. A…

Macon Bacon falls to Savannah in home opener

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bacon lost to the Savannah Bananas Wednesday, 8-0, in their season opener. They were hoping to have a different outcome Thursday night in their home opener at Luther Williams Field. But, the Bananas spoiled…

BSO cracks down on "shot" houses

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Local law enforcement is cracking down on a number of blighted properties turned into bootleg liquor stores. “Our ordinance calls them a dive. Some people call them a bootleg, and other people call them a shot house,”…

Middle Georgia family takes on NBC's The Wall

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Middle Georgia men got the chance to compete for cash and show the world what they've got. Retired Marine Micheal Oglesby and his nephew Jahmar Tate -- a school counselor -- were contestants NBC's game…

Macon man wanted for selling fake car parts

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need your help finding a Macon man wanted for selling fake car parts.  Investigators are looking for 30-year-old Timothy Sherrod Harden for Theft by Deception. Investigators determined that between October 2019 and…

Dog of the week: Nala

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Nala is a 7 year old lab/pitbull mix. She’s a sweet, shy and playful. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that goes…

Macon man dies after being shot in the eye, friend arrested

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man is dead after a gun accidentally shot him in the face. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 29-year-old Wesley Faulks and his friend, 28-year-old Tevin Pleas, were showing each other their new…

Middle Georgia churches offering free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Empowerment Center and Community Church of God in Macon are partnering with several churches in Middle Georgia to offer free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing. Testing is being offered at the following churches: Bethel Missionary Baptist…

Man dies after drowning in Lake Tobesofee at Claystone Park

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is dead after drowning in Lake Tobesofkee in Macon Wednesday night. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 49 year old Christopher King was thrown off the boat he was…

Library seeks equipment donations for 'Memory Lab'

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia Regional Library needs equipment donations for a Memory Lab that will enable community members to access free, publicly-available, self-service digital conversion. “Donations to the Memory Lab make family and community histories accessible to future…

Byron residents upset at high water bill

BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Citizens of Byron have had it with the city’s rising water cost. Byron resident Michelle Chafin said, “Last year they sent out a notice stating that they were putting in new pipes at the beginning of…

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