PETA seeks federal probe against FVSU
The report states on September 22, a worker ineffectively shot a boar in the head twice.
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FVSU's Child Development Center closed due to COVID-19
Administrators have implemented a mandatory 14-day quarantine for staff members and the six students attending the center.
Bibb commissioners plan to continue developing Ocmulgee Heritage Trail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Commissioners approved moving forward with plans to develop the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail. Commissioners will submit an application for $950,000 from the State's Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. The funding will go toward developing the Rose Hill…
Bibb commissioners approve $1.5 million upgrade to Carolyn Crayton Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new softball complex is coming to Carolyn Crayton Park -- formerly known as Central City Park. During Tuesday's meeting, commissioners approved using $1.5 million in SPLOST funds to create the new ball fields. The project…
Law enforcement agencies arrest over 200 suspects in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Due to the rise in violent crimes, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office conducted a two-month-long operation that started in August. Authorities call it "Operation Bold Heart." The crimes come at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Georgia agency head resigns quietly after shoplifting arrest
GRAY, Georgia (AP) - A Georgia state agency head has resigned quietly after he was arrested on a shoplifting charge. Authorities say the incident happened on Aug. 11 at around 4:25 p.m at the Ace Hardware store in Gray. Lt.…
Medical Segment: The process of breast cancer surgery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the American Cancer Society, most women with breast cancer have some type of surgery as part of their treatment. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Coliseum Surgical Specialists' fellowship-trained breast surgeon, Dr. Ashley…
Mandatory COVID-19 quarantines down after school changes schedule
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Changes at Bleckley County High dramatically dropped mandatory quarantines due to contact tracing. Within the first two weeks of school, administrators say they sent 205 students home due to contact tracing. In early August, the CDC…
Temperatures on the rise ahead of Hurricane Delta
Middle Georgia saw a few isolated showers today as we got our first surge of moisture for the week. Wednesday will bring another warm day to Middle Georgia as we warm into the Middle 80's, and yeah, the humidity is…
How to become poll worker for 2020 election
Poll workers learn the basics, like how and where people can cast their ballot, and what kind of ballot each person needs.
Macon-Bibb Fire promotes Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”
The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is reminding residents about fire safety for Fire Prevention Week.
GDOT: Pedestrian killed in Warner Robins, Highway 247 S lanes blocked
Motorists are being asked to find an alternate route after a pedestrian fatality Tuesday night.
Coliseum offering free screenings for National Depression Screening Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health will offer free depression screenings on Thursday, October 8th in recognition of National Depression Screening Day. The day is held annually to educate, raise awareness and screen individuals for depression, anxiety…
Warner Robins Municipal Court closed due to COVID-19 exposure
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins Municipal Court is closed effective immediately due to a COVID-19 exposure. According to a Warner Robins news release, the court will reopen on Monday, October 19th at 8:00am. The news…
Two drive-thru flu shot clinics set for Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The first of two drive-thru flu shot clinics will take place this week at the Macon-Bibb County Health Department. The department is encouraging everyone to drive up and get an annual flu shot on Thursday, October…
Georgia drivers urged to check for recalls on faulty airbags
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/41NBC) - SafeAirbags.com reports there are more than 400,000 recalled faulty Takata airbags on Georgia roads. The warning comes after another death connected to a faulty Takata air bag inflator in Mesa, Arizona. Honda says the latest death…
Laurens County bridge, three others named in $11M GDOT project
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Laurens County is one of four Georgia counties benefiting from a more than $11 million bridge replacement project. The Georgia Department of Transportation is replacing four bridges and working on the roadway approaches within the…
Mayor-Elect reviews department directors to improve local government
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mayor-Elect Lester Miller is evaluating Macon-Bibb department directors for 90 days. According to Miller, an email was sent to the County Manager Keith Moffet detailing the process. Miller identified some concerns during his campaign. Now he…
Macon Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates World Habitat Week 2020
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon Area Habitat for Humanity is offering a virtual home tour, a restore sale, and a home-court 3-day long pickleball tournament. Macon Area Habitat for Humanity is holding its World Habitat Week 2020 through a series…
Local college loans computers to Salvation Army for internet access
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College partnered with the Salvation Army to provide computer access for the community. Organizers installed computers at the Salvation Army store to help residents who do not have internet access. Cynthia Edwards, the director…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 28-October 2
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between September 28 and October 2.
Twiggs County welcomes second wave of students back to school
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jeffersonville Elementary School is welcoming back another group of students back into the classroom this week. Kindergarten through 2nd grade will be back in the building, Pre-K returned last week. Jeffersonville Elementary Principal Rise' Jenkins says…
New radio, siren stolen from firetruck
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dodge County Volunteer Fire Department wants to know why someone would steal a siren and radio from a firetruck. Roddy Volunteer Fire Chief Kevin Cranford says a newly purchased radio and a siren went missing…
Deputies looking for Thomaston Road Dollar General robber
Bibb County deputies are looking for the person they say robbed a dollar store Monday night.
Rain chances and humidity return this week ahead of Delta
Today was a beautiful day across Middle Georgia, but unfortunately this streak of beautiful days will be coming to an end this week. Through the day tomorrow we will see a quick increase in not only cloud cover, but also…
Voters double-checking status ahead of registration deadline
Bleckley County elections officials say there's been an uptick of people registering.
Macon art community endorses creative workforce proposal
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Americans for the Arts want decision-makers to help get creative workers back to work. The group proposed a 15-step action recovery strategy to help artists across the US, including Macon. Julie Wilkerson, executive director for Macon…
'It’s about the safety of families': Pulaski deputies bag candy for Halloween
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is discouraging traditional trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treat this year. So the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded in a non-traditional way. “I said why can’t we just still do trunk or…
Voter registration for November election ends
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With Election Day approaching, the deadline to register to vote in Georgia is today. Residents wanting to register can do so online through the Secretary of State’s website or at county elections offices. After registering, the…
Bibb deputies: Macon man arrested with large quantities of drugs, guns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man with “large quantities” of drugs and multiple guns on Sept. 30. Authorities identified the suspect as 30-year-old D’Angelo Bernard Stokes Jr. The Bibb County Sheriff’s S.W.A.T. Team conducted…
Arrest made in Milledgeville deadly shooting on Butler Road
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office makes an arrest in connection to a deadly shooting at a Milledgeville home. According to Captain Brad King with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, 40-year-old Ray Pollard is charged with one…
Dry weather coming to an end
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT)- Dry weather continues on Monday before a few showers are expected tomorrow. TODAY. A sunny sky is in store as we start a new work week! High temperatures will top out near 80° all across the region.…
Macon Bibb approves temporary street vendor policy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An effort to stop illegal sidewalk sales while helping entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19, Macon-Bibb commissioners approved a temporary modification to its street vendor policy. The move makes it easier for people to obtain a permit to…
Fall temps and sunshine stick around this weekend
A cold front moved through Middle Georgia overnight and brought a nice cool down to the southeast. Highs today were limited to the mid 70's and should stay in this same range through the weekend. High pressure will mainly be…
Veteran receives Airman’s Medal for heroism
His leadership abilities and decisive actions helped save multiple lives.
Navicent raises breast cancer awareness with survivors parade
The caravan showcased women who have been cancer-free from five months to thirty years.
Officials say 2020 Census rate is low in Macon-Bibb County
Officials say self-response numbers are under 51%.
Livestock event at Perry fairgrounds resumes with safety guidelines
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The 2020 Georgia National Fair has been canceled, but some events will continue with safety guidelines. According to the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer Keaton Walker, under state regulations, the fairground will host the youth…
Byron Police Department receives grant for traffic enforcement success
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia is honoring the Byron Police Department when it comes to saving lives on the road. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) awarded Byron Police a grant totaling $18,396.80. The GOHS say this is to…
Macon Bacon hires new head baseball coach
MacKinnon has been an associate head coach at McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas the last five years.
10-year-old boy with cancer becomes honorary Zaxby's employee
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 10-year-old boy in Warner Robins got to live out his dream Thursday, by working at Zaxby’s. Aiden Rozier or Tank as most people know him is your typical boy. He enjoys toys, playing music,…
Gun shot leads to death investigation in Warner Robins
Police say when they arrived at the home, a shot was fired inside.
Another cool down on tap for Friday
We enjoyed a little warm up to the mid 80's today in Middle Georgia, but that warm up will be quite short lived as we move into the end of the week. Another cold front is pushing into North Georgia…
Macon church hosts food distribution during October
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia is hosting a "Farmers 2 Families".
Dublin student Chromebooks on backorder until at least November
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students in Dublin will have to do without Chromebook for a few weeks. Officials with Dublin City Schools say they ordered the devices in the summer for the entire student body. The Chromebooks were supposed to…
HOPE Center using $600K grant to lower HIV/AIDS transmission rate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University School of Medicine and the North Central Health District are using a federal grant to make sure people with AIDS/HIV received treatment as soon as they are diagnosed. The U.S. Department of Health and…
Macon-Bibb Municipal Court waiving fees and fines for October
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County’s Municipal Court is waiving additional fees and fines all this month to help settle outstanding violations and reduce arrests. The goal is to promote lawful driving privileges, settle outstanding violations with the court and…
WRPD: 1 dead after self-inflicted gunshot
One person is dead after a self-inflicted gunshot Thursday afternoon.
Macon family presents $8,500 check to Jay's Hope Foundation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon family is paying it forward to help children who are battling cancer. Cancer survivor Carleesia Hinton and her family presented an $8,500 check to the Jay's Hope Foundation. “I really think with Childhood cancer,…
Bibb deputies arrest 2 suspects in connection to Napier shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies made two arrests in connection with an Aug. 27 shooting that happened in Macon. Authorities identified the two suspects as: Brandon Jaden Cole, 18 Jonas Mason Walker, 21 The incident stems from…