Laurens County School District plans outdoor prom for students
The district will require students get their temperature checked, and socially distance the best they can.
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Bibb Sheriff’s Patrol deputy saves choking infant
Sgt. Washington used life saving measures by turning the baby over and giving several palm blows to the infant’s back.
Man arrested, found asleep at the wheel with car running
Jones Jr. told the deputy he was tired and pulled over to sleep.
Federal government offers relief to small businesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Federal Relief Programs like the Paycheck Protection Program, are now available because of the economic aid to hard-hit Small Businesses Act passed by Congress last December. Josh Rogers, president and CEO of Newtown…
UPDATE: Warner Robins teen arrested after prank 911 call
A Warner Robins 15-year-old is in custody after police said the teen made a prank 911 call last week.
United Way needs Read Across America volunteers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Read Across America starts next week, but the United Way needs volunteer readers now. This year's event happens virtually, allowing volunteers to record themselves reading their favorite book. Volunteers can submit the recording for playback at…
UPDATE: Man deputies say posed as teen to talk to underage girls identified
The Laurens County Sheriff's Office has identified the man accused of posing as a teen to talk to underage girls as 44-year-old William Griggs of Metter.
Daybreak to host annual sleep out in Macon, highlights homelessness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Depaul USA Daybreak in Macon will host its annual Sleep Out. The sleep-out allows the community to visit Daybreak and sleep outside overnight in solidarity with Macon's homeless. Participants will hear from speakers about their experiences…
Non-profit organization to hold diaper distribution for mothers in need
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) -- A non-profit organization -- Helping Mamas -- is giving away diapers to mothers in need. Helping Mamas serves as a non-profit organization providing essential baby items and period products. The organization has been in…
Brookdale Warming Center receives $35,000, gets extension on current location
"That helps us operate and that helps us get people off the street."
Monroe County finishes Phase I of Juliette Water Project
Phase I of the Juliette Water Project is complete. Phase II will start in the next couple of weeks.
Peach County Animal Control facility to move locations
They discussed moving the building from next to the existing home on the property, to across the street.
Dickey Farms: 'Peach season looking great'
The farm has been working to prune the trees, remove excess wood and space out the limbs.
Staying warm and dry Wednesday
We had a spectacular spring day in February once again today with plenty of sunshine and highs in the mid 70's Tomorrow will bring another day of great weather and plentiful sunshine before rain moves back into the forecast late…
UPDATE: Second arrest made in connection to November 2020 Macon homicide
A second person is now in custody in connection to the November 28, 2020 homicide of Raiyawna Nibrea Moser-Powell of Byron.
Macon man pleads guilty to gun possession, faces 10 years in prison
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A convicted felon, caught in illegal possession of a gun, pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday. This is according to a news release from Peter D. Leary, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of…
Man arrested for weekend homicide in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man is behind bars for a weekend shooting that claimed the life of an Irwington teenager. According to a news release from the Warner Robins Police Department, 20-year-old Gregory…
Man wanted in connection to shooting outside of a Macon bar in November
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff Investigators are searching for a man wanted in connection to a shooting outside of a bar in Macon in November. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 41 year old…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 15-19
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between February 15 and February 19.
Spring-like temps continue this week
After a line of showers moved through Middle Georgia, we have been seeing warmer weather and some clearing skies. Overnight our lows will still be cool, falling into the low 40's and upper 30's by early Tuesday morning. Tomorrow will…
Formerly homeless woman opens transitional home for homeless women in Fort Valley
A formerly homeless woman opened a transitional home for homeless women and children in Fort Valley.
Neighbors push back against truck stop on Sardis Church Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- After several complaints from neighbors along Sardis Church Road, Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning is delaying their decision on a proposal for a new truck stop. Since Love’s Truck Stop on Sardis Church opened in…
Bibb County School District Pre-K online registration now open
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Online registration is now open for the Bibb County School District Pre-K program. The application process is open until Friday, March 12th. To be eligible for the program, students will need to turn 4 years old…
CGTC receives top honor for associates degrees awarded to black students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Central Georgia Technical College receives a top honor when it comes to associates degrees for African American students. The news magazine Diverse: Issues in Higher Education named CGTC number one for awarding Associate Degrees in Business…
Get properties featured in next production filmed in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Want your property featured in the next production filmed in Macon? This maybe your chance. Macon’s Film Commission aims to bring more films to the city by providing more potential locations to film. Aaron…
Medical Monday: What is a CABG procedure?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - February is American Heart Month which is designed to encourage all Americans to focus on their heart health and to get their families, friends, and communities involved. Dr. Norman Hetzler, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Coliseum Heart,…
Clayton County man dies following single vehicle crash in Peach County
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Clayton County man is dead following a single vehicle crash in Peach County Saturday. According to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks, 56-year-old Ulis Martin Jr., of Jonesboro, was driving on Georgia highway 96 between…
Woman dies following house fire in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is dead following a house fire in Macon Sunday morning. According to Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, a house at 3147 Brookwood Drive caught fire around 9:45 a.m. Jones said 59-year-old Rebecca Young was…
UPDATE: Man dies after being shot on Pierce Avenue Saturday
According to Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones, 45-year-old Carlos Daniels died at Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center.
Teen shot playing video games in Warner Robins homicide
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of an Irwinton teen playing video games with two friends. According to a department news release, officers responded to a shooting…
Governor Kemp tours mass vaccination site in Macon
"We have much more demand than we have supply at this moment."
Macon-Bibb Mayor addresses mental health issues
"This program incorporates a holistic approach for reducing recidivism, resolving conflicts without violence."
All black flight crew makes history
“We are out here. We can do this. You can do anything you set your mind to.”
Upgrades coming to Thompson Stadium
The funds will come from the 2021 ESPLOST voted on last year.
Staying dry and cool this weekend
We are finally done with the rain here in Middle Georgia for at least a few days. Saturday will start out cold with lows in the upper 20's, but thanks to plentiful sunshine we will be warming up into the…
Man sentenced to prison for stolen gun found in Perry traffic stop
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Georgia man, with a lengthy criminal history, is facing prison time for a stolen gun following a 2019 traffic stop in Perry. U.S. District Judge Tilman “Tripp” Self sentenced 39-year-old Gary Buck, of Ellaville, to…
Dublin VA helps Veterans Health Administration vaccinate one million vets
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veterans Health Administration reached a milestone, vaccinating one million veterans with the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That effort includes the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center administering nearly 8,000…
GMC convalescent plasma drive exceeds weekly goal for COVID-19 fight
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students and employees rolled up their sleeves to help save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, February 8th, Georgia Military College in Milledgeville partnered with LifeSouth to host an on-campus convalescent plasma drive. The event…
Monroe County Middle, High School students to return to normal schedule
The School Board says the return date is Monday, March 15.
Warner Robins getting new indoor pool
An indoor pool is coming to Warner Robins after getting a thumbs up from Houston County officials.
Bibb School Board approves synthetic turf at Thompson Stadium
The Bibb County School Board voted Thursday to approve a new synthetic turf athletic field at Thompson Stadium in east Macon.
City of Warner Robins re-opening to the public
Each public building will follow social distancing guidelines.
Bibb County Sheriff shares his reaction to Grand Jury jail inspection
"My first reaction is just what we thought, it's an old facility that's in need of some maintenance."
Bibb County School Board approves supplemental pay
The funding will come from the Governor's office and Georgia Department of Education CARES Act.
World class orchestra coming to Macon
It will be called the Macon Mercer Symphony.
Macon gets world recognition ahead of Arbor Day
Trees include three Eagleston Hollies, two Higan Cherries and three Nuttall Oaks.
Rain moves out Friday afternoon
It has been a rainy day in Middle Georgia with some places seeing 2" of rain already. The good news is that 1.) we don't have a severe threat through this evening 2.) the rain is moving out of our…
Twiggs County Schools names Dr. Mack Bullard as new superintendent
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twiggs County Public Schools has a new superintendent who is coming from the Bibb County School District. During a called school board meeting Thursday night, the Twiggs County Board of Education named Dr. Mack Bullard as…
Johnson County School District classes to be held virtually Friday
All Johnson County School District classes will be held virtually on Friday, February 19.
Treutlen County School District cancels all classes for Friday
All Treutlen County School District schools will be closed on Friday.