CLICK HERE WATCH LIVE BRUNSWICK, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Superior Court Judge Timothy Walmsley will rule on whether or not Gregory and Travis McMichael are eligible for bond today. The father and son were jailed in May after chasing and shooting…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ace is a 2 year old Rottweiler/hound mix. He’s sweet, goofy, and playful. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that goes to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Ornaments, paintings, and even masks are among the items you can buy for your loved ones at The Macon Arts Alliance during their Handmade Holiday sale. Julie Wilkerson is the executive director for The Macon Arts Alliance.…
Rain and storms have been hanging around Middle Georgia this evening after a day of record warmth. More rain and storms will be possible overnight with warm conditions sticking around as well. Good news in the Gulf…
The Beall's Hill community will get a new restaurant soon called Mamas Rouge Southern Cooking.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On Veterans Day, the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is reminding vets about the "Ride Forever" initiative. First launched on Veterans Day 2019, the initiative allows veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. military to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation releases its 2021 Places in Peril list, and it includes two Middle Georgia sites. Every year the list is designed to raise awareness about Georgia’s significant historic,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon dentist collected 90 pounds of Halloween candy that she plans to donate to troops overseas through Operation Shoe Box. Dr. Sheila K. Shah from MaconSmiles dental office paid children one dollar…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- US Congressman Austin Scott of Georgia’s 8th Congressional District came to Macon in response to Jon Ossoff's visit to Central City Park Wednesday. Scott says the mission aimed to highlight what he calls…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Middle Georgia State University and Macon-Bibb County honor those who fought for our country. Dozens gathered to honor the men and women who fought for a better future. Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert and MGA…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Mayor-Elect Lester Miller says county commissioners should hold off on renaming the Macon City Auditorium until the new administration is sworn in and can receive community input. According to a post on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Startup Week will celebrate virtually December 1-4. Macon Startup Week is a celebration dedicated to entrepreneurship. The goal of the event is to create opportunities and develop momentum for local businesses. This year’s celebration will…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican representatives want 5 million ballots recounted by hand before Georgia certifies election results. U.S. Rep. Doug Collins and Georgia's Republican Party Chairman David Shafer sent a letter to the state's chief elections officer requesting the…
SOCON signed a six-year deal with ESPN and ESPN+ through the 2025-26 academic year.
Bibb County Deputies are looking for three people accused of robbing a dollar store Tuesday night.
The company conducted trials for the immunization, and says it's about 90 percent effective in preventing the virus.
The committee says safety and the well-being of participants and attendees is always first and foremost.
Byron Elementary School will be closed starting Wednesday, November 11, and students and staff won't return until Monday, November 30, following Thanksgiving Break.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Beef Board and Visit Macon announced Macon Beer Company as the winning restaurant of the 2020 Macon Burger Week. This is according to a news release from the Georgia Beef Board.…
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - Georgia hit a new peak in high school graduation rates at the end of the spring semester. On Tuesday, The state Department of Education said that 83.8% of seniors graduated on time. Which…
(AP) -- If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel. That's because a rental makes…
(AP) -- Masks made with antiviral materials are popping up, but there haven’t been enough rigorous independent studies to establish whether they're better at protecting wearers or preventing the spread of the virus. Scientists say it takes time to design…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between November 2 and November 6.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– A 35 year old man is dead after being hit by a car in Macon early Tuesday morning. Bibb County Sheriff's deputies found the pedestrian on Jeffersonville Road near Towler Drive around 1:15 a.m. Deputies say the…
(AP) -- Health experts say a safe Thanksgiving during a pandemic is possible, but they know their advice is as tough to swallow as dry, overcooked turkey. U.S. health officials say small household gatherings have contributed the rise in COVID-19…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Bibb County schools welcome back some of its students Monday. The decision to reopen school came after parents filled out an instructional preference survey indicating that their child will return to school for in-person…
After a pretty nice day with near record tying high temperatures, rain is moving back into Middle Georgia. Highs tomorrow will be a little cooler than today, but only because we will see more cloud cover and more rain through…
Although the Secretary of State has not called for a recount, Elections officials prepare as they work to audit ballots.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County coroner Leon Jones says a triple homicide over the weekend brings the total to 43. This ties 2020 with one of the deadliest years on record. Deputies arrested 51-year-old Ronald Green…
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- For the first time in years, the City of Rochelle will have a downtown development authority. The Rochelle Marketplace Downtown Development Authority selected its board members at a meeting Monday. According to the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man received the max sentence for possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. An undercover gun trafficking operation in 2019 led to the arrest of 32-year-old Darrius Allen of Macon.…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In Houston County, a 22-year old man will serve prison time in connection to a deadly shooting. Terrance Jones pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Houston County Superior Court on November 6th. A judge sentenced…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This year, we lost a political icon, a rock and roll icon, and a beloved game show host. Congressman John Lewis and Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek both passed from pancreatic cancer at 80 years old. Musician…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Kathleen man was killed in a single-car crash that happened on Russell Parkway near Houser Mill Road Sunday morning. Peach County coroner Kerry Rooks says 29-year-old Zachary Allen was driving west on Russell Parkway…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Reindeer Run and Santa Stroll fundraiser is virtual this year. The annual race benefitting Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, Navicent Health took place in downtown Macon for the past 28 years. The Navicent Health Foundation…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators are trying to figure out who shot a woman in Macon Sunday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's office, 22 year old Kayla Jackson was shot several times after a fight…
UPDATE: Authorities arrested suspect Ronald Green Jr. at an Arkwright hotel around 2 a.m. Sunday. Deputies arrested Green and took him to the Bibb County Law Enforcement. Bibb Sheriff’s investigators identified the body of the 73-year-old man as Chester Novak.…
We have once again continued our trend of warmer than normal temperatures through the week. Highs today topped out around 78 in Macon, even with clouds hanging around. Tomorrow will bring another day of partly to mostly cloudy skies and…
Sheriff Dean says the 'use of force' happened at the Laurens County Jail on November 5.
The District says the decision was made after discussing the situation with the South Central Department of Public Health.
They've already seen an increase in families needing assistance this year.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kroger is looking to fill more than 800 positions with a one-day job fair at stores in Georgia, Eastern Alabama and South Carolina. This Saturday, Kroger wants to fill more than 863 positions…
Laurens County election officials are counting over 1,700 ballots. DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- At 8 a.m. Friday, there were over 8,000 outstanding ballots in Georgia, with over 1,700 of those coming from Laurens County. "The focus for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Macon man got a surprise he never saw coming. Friends and family celebrated the army veteran James Johnson with a 90th surprise birthday party. Friends of Johnson highlight his phenomenal work ethic…
A second person is in custody following a chase on I-75 Thursday night, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s top elections official says there will be a recount. That's because the margin between Democrat Joe Biden and President Donald Trump is so small. Biden now leads with about 1,500 votes after five million ballots were…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting an event in support of suicide survivors. To find out about the Georgia Out of the Darkness Experience watch the full interview. To attend…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Chance is a 7 month old Staffordshire mix. He’s sweet, playful, and is good with other dogs. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Former Vice President Joe Biden is now leading the race for President in Georgia. As of 1 p.m. Friday, NBC News is reporting that Biden has 2,450,187 votes compared to President Trump's 2,448,626 votes. That's a…
29-year-old Anthony Hitchcock was sentenced to more than 15 years, followed by six years of probation.