Gun pulled on 13-year-old boys playing in neighborhood
Compton pointed a gun at the boys as she got out of her vehicle.
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BCSD urges parents, students to follow CDC guidelines
Floyd says it's important that students stay home if they have symptoms.
Medical Monday: National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For some people at the end of their life, hospice may play an important role during their final days. November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month to bring awareness to this type of healthcare. Kristin…
Southfield Elementary School switching to virtual learning through December 4th
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Another Bibb County school will begin virtual learning Monday because of COVID-19. According to an email from the Bibb County School District, students and staff at Southfield Elementary School will be learning from home through Friday,…
One teen arrested, one still wanted for attempting an armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One teenager is behind bars and Bibb County deputies are looking for another after they say the two attempted to rob a man at gunpoint Saturday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office,…
Man found shot to death outside of an apartment building in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies are trying to figure out who shot a man to death Sunday night. According the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies found the man lying outside of his car at…
BCSO: Two men shot on Pansy Avenue, one in critical condition
It incident happened near the intersection of Pansy Avenue and Iris Street just after 8 p.m.
CDC reports less people going to hospitals due to pandemic
he CDC reports a 20% decrease in people going to the hospital for heart-related issues.
Warm weekend on the way
After a few cool days, temperatures got back to the 70's today. This is just the beginning, as more days in the mid 70's are on the way for Middle Georgia through the weekend. Saturday will be…
Perry receives over $1M for housing improvements
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The City of Perry received over one million dollars from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs to address housing issues. Two checks are displayed at Perry’s city planning and zoning building for over…
Macon-Bibb Elections Supervisor comments on GA vote certification
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— It's been a busy election season for local election offices. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified the election results Friday following a recount that ended earlier in the week. The Macon-Bibb County Election…
Grand Opera House hosts 'Macon Masters' to highlight local leaders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Grand Opera House will host their second "Macon Masters" event Saturday night. This time the topic is health with Dr. Patrice Walker, the chief medical officer for Navicent Health. Dr. Walker took…
Perry football to host Baldwin, looking for first region title since 1959
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Perry Panthers are looking to capture their first region title since 1959 Friday night at Herb St. John Stadium. The Panthers are playing in back-to-back region title games, but have come up…
Escape Artists War Town owner looks to sell business
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The owner of Escape Artists War Town, Cara Heard, is selling her business because this year has been a tough one. The business found a way to be successful, even with…
Joe Biden wins Georgia, flipping the state for Democrats
Joe Biden has won Georgia and its 16 electoral votes.
Weekend warming trend starts Friday
After a cold start in Middle Georgia today we warmed into the mid 60's by the afternoon. These cooler than normal temperatures are going to be short lived as we head into the weekend, with highs warming back into the…
The Academy for Classical Education receives National Blue Ribbon Award
This is the first year the school is eligible for the award.
Subaru 'Share the Love' campaign helps local charity
From now until January 4th, for every car they sell, $250 will go to Daybreak.
GDOT sees increased deaths on Georgia roads in 2020
G-DOT expected a decrease in roadway accidents this year because of COVID-19.
Crawford County dad delivers son with help of Macon EMT’s by phone
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Crawford County dad delivered his son over the phone with the help of Macon EMT’s. Thursday, the family met with members at Community Ambulance in Macon following the successful delivery. Husband and…
Macon family honors late daughter by helping to less fortune for holidays
In memory of Merrie Kaplan, parents Nancy and Michael Kaplan honored their daughter by helping those in need. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Macon couple lost their daughter last year and want to keep her memory alive while…
Dog of the week - Princess
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Princess is an 11 month old Chocolate lab mix. She’s sweet, shy, and loves other dogs. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone…
Macon-Bibb Fire Dept. raises money for Muscular Dystrophy
The fire station sells 120 fried turkeys each year, along with 40 smoked hams and turkeys.
Man wanted for Jones County arson arrested in Ohio
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man linked to several arsons across Georgia, including a fire in Jones County, is now behind bars. According to the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, authorities in Ohio arrested 36-year-old…
Cox gives $5,000 grant to The Mentors Project in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Mentors Project in Macon plans to use grant money to focus on quality education and poverty reduction programs. Tuesday, Cox Communications announced a $5,000 grant for The Mentors Project, a local organization…
Macon-Bibb Commission requests renaming interchange after former mayor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners want to rename a road interchange after a former Macon mayor. During Tuesday night's meeting, commissioners approved a request to renaming the interchange at Eisenhower Parkway and Interstate 475 after Major…
Macon-Bibb County Commission approves new employee pay scale
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County employees are getting a pay raise. The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved an ordinance Tuesday night for a 1.5 percent pay increase for all county employees. The change comes after a pay scale…
Buc-ee’s travel center open in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Travelers along I-75 in Warner Robins have a new travel center for gassing up, eating, and lounging before hitting the road. Buc-ee’s held its grand opening in Warner Robins. The Warner Robins…
Southwest High School continues remote learning due to COVID issue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County School District announced that Southwest High School students will remain in remote learning through Thanksgiving Break due to staffing related to COVID-19. Elam at Southwest High School -- Face-to-face resumes…
City of Byron cancels Christmas parade amid pandemic
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The City of Byron canceled its 2020 Christmas. This is according to the city’s Facebook page. The Byron Welcome Center, along with our Mayor and other City of Byron officials said in the…
Alzheimer's Association Georgia Chapter offers free yoga classes for caregivers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) — The Alzheimer's Association Georgia Chapter offers free yoga classes for caregivers. Originally, the classes met in person but the pandemic forced the classes to meet online. This allows them to reach more…
Baldwin County Schools graduation rates above state average
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Getting a child to graduate truly is a team effort. That's why Baldwin County School District uses a graduation committee to help its students stay the course. The committee started in 2014 when…
Friday's Peach County, Central football game canceled
Friday's scheduled football game between Peach County and Central is canceled.
Man, teen recovering after shooting/stabbing incident
It happened on Maynard street Tuesday, just before 8:45 p.m.
Man dead after shooting at Macon apartment complex Tuesday night
A man is dead following a shooting at an apartment complex Tuesday night.
Georgia College participates in 'The Daffodil Project'
The daffodils are a symbol of the yellow star Jewish people were forced to wear during The Holocaust.
Westside, Rutland High schools get state-of-the-art auditorium
The Bibb County School District says it's been a long time coming.
The Salvation Army Macon needs Kettle Bell volunteers
The Kettle Bell helps support their Angel Tree program and shelters.
Cold nights, dry days on the way this week
A cold front moved through Middle Georgia today, bringing some gusty conditions, but also a reinforcing shot of cold air. That has elicited a Frost Advisory for much of Middle Georgia, and a Freeze Warning for Monroe County. Low temperatures…
Commissioners approve renaming of Macon City Auditorium
Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted 5-4 Tuesday to rename the Macon City Auditorium after former mayor C. Jack Ellis.
Two Macon-Bibb rec centers closed due to COVID-19 exposure
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon-Bibb County recreation centers are closed after a staff member was exposed to a positive case of COVID-19. Macon-Bibb County shared the news on Facebook. According to the post, the Memorial Park…
Six Flags Over Georgia hiring for the holiday season
AUSTELL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Six Flags Over Georgia is hiring for the upcoming holiday season. The park in Austell, Georgia is looking to hire a variety of positions from entry level to management opportunities. Immediate seasonal holiday hiring positions include: Holiday…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve anti-discrimination ordinance
Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted 5-4 Tuesday to approve a local anti-discrimination ordinance.
CGTC offering new sustainable farming certificate in 2021
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Central Georgia Technical College will have a new Sustainable Farming Certificate available for students starting January 2021. CGTC is working in collaboration with STAG Vets, Inc. in Baldwin County and Fort Valley State…
Governor Kemp announces $55 million investment for Houston County
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp announced that Silicon Ranch Corporation will invest approximately $55,000,000 in a new 68-megawatt solar project in Houston County, Georgia. Green Power EMC and Silicon Ranch will provide the solar energy to serve more…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 9-13
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between November 9 and November 13.
18 year old man shot to death, dropped off at Houston Healthcare
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An teenager is dead after being shot in Warner Robins Tuesday night. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, 18 year old Jamaal Smith, of Warner Robins, was dropped off at Houston Healthcare's ambulance bay…
Perry businesses prepare for holiday shopping season
The event will feature sidewalk displays and unique holiday treasures.
Warner Robins employees recognized for working through pandemic
Commissioners approved hazard pay to its employee's for working through the pandemic.
Washington County School District plans 2 remote learning days
The Washington County School District is planning two remote learning days following the district's scheduled Thanksgiving Break.