GDOT sees increased deaths on Georgia roads in 2020
G-DOT expected a decrease in roadway accidents this year because of COVID-19.
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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.
2020 Warner Robins Christmas Parade canceled
The 2020 Warner Robins Christmas Parade is canceled.
Getting breezy Tuesday in Middle Georgia
A cold front pushed across the southeast on Sunday bringing a surge of cool, dry air to Middle Georgia. Today we were able to enjoy a nice day with highs in the low 70's and upper 60's, and sunny skies.…
Deputies looking for man who robbed Macon CVS
Bibb County deputies are looking for a man who robbed a drugstore Monday night.
Two Bibb County schools to learn from home due to COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As more Bibb County School District students head back to class for in-person learning Monday, that's not the case for two schools due to COVID-19. Students at Southwest High and the Elam Alexander…
Macon-Bibb Mayor elect, transition team develops action steps for better community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb Mayor-elect Lester Miller and his transition team were at the Anderson Center developing action steps for a better community. “Public safety is certainly an issue," Miller said. "You see beautification and blight…
UPDATE: Bibb County Board of Elections finishes recount
UPDATE: According to Mike Kaplan with the Bibb County Board of Elections, officials are done recounting ballots. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Board of Elections officials say they are well ahead of schedule with their…
Bibb deputies searching for man wanted for theft, account fraud
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are searching for Dausha Mitchell on charges of Theft by Deception and Deposit Account Fraud. Suspect description Age: 26 Height: 5’-07” Weight: 180 pounds Crimestoppers If you can help in any way…
Bibb deputies searching for man wanted on sexual battery charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are searching for Samuel Spivey on charges of sexual battery. Spivey frequents the Montpelier and Pio Nono Avenue area. Suspect description Height: 5’09” Weight: 197 pounds Tattoos: Both arms,…
Medical Monday: What you need to know about ankle arthritis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Arthritis, or joint inflammation, can cause joint pain, stiffness, and can get worse the older we get. Some people suffer from ankle arthritis, which could require surgery. Dr. Tonda Wooten, from Piedmont Orthopedic Complex in Macon,…
Milledgeville woman dies in house fire, cause of fire under investigation
MILLEGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville woman is dead after her home caught fire Sunday morning. According to Baldwin County Fire Chief, Victor Young, 23 year old Brittany Spell was killed during a house fire at 594…
Students on Southwest High School Campus learning virtually Monday and Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students who attend class on the Southwest High School campus will spend Monday and Tuesday learning from home. According to an email from the Bibb County School District, Southwest High School students and the Elam Alexander…
Monroe County Middle School students learning virtually through Thanksgiving break
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County Middle School students will be learning from home through their Thanksgiving break because of a their exposure to COVID-19. According to a Monroe County School Facebook post, middle school students will…
Warner Robins man dies during early Sunday morning crash in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man is dead after being involved in a crash in Macon early Sunday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 58 year old Todd Glessner was driving south on…
Springdale Elementary students display artwork on opening night
The artwork is on display for the next two weeks at Triangle Macon Arts and the Museum of Arts and Sciences.
Deputies investigate possible murder/suicide
Deputies arrived at an east Macon neighborhood around 10 Friday morning in response to a shooting.
Macon Water Authority donates 24,000 water bottles to local schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Bibb County School District students return for in-person learning, the Macon Water Authority wants to make sure kids hydrate safely. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, each school now has water fountains with a…
Street sweeping trucks hit Macon-Bibb problem areas to clear debris
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Parks & Beautification Department crews are sweeping the streets, picking up leaves and debris to help prevent clogged drains. According to a Macon-Bibb news release, during the month of October four…
Macon man celebrates 100th birthday
It's a milestone only some people are lucky enough to see.