MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The holiday season is here and its definitely different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaving many people to wonder, what can I do to celebrate safely? Rachel Faulkner is the Assistant Vice President of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon passed away early Tuesday morning after being hit by a car Monday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 30-year-old Shadow Horn was hit on Houston Road near Allen Road in Macon just…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Hospital systems in Middle Georgia are getting shipments of COVID Vaccines. Navicent Health got theirs Monday after Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin got theirs last week. Don Avery, CEO of Fairview Park Hospital said…
Thomas was sentenced to two life sentences without the possibility of parole.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Today marks the first day of winter and the first time since 1623 that there will be a Winter Solstice. A Winter Solstice occurs when Saturn and Jupiter can be seen through a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Meals on Wheels made their regular deliveries a little bit more special for the week of Christmas. Thanks to partnerships with Publix and Lowe's, 20 senior citizens they serve received special Christmas dinners. Lowe's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that killed one teen and left another teen in the hospital. Authorities identified the 16-year-old who died as Elijah Jones and the 17-year-old as Tyrin Riggins. Deputies say…
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Gordon Police Department is investigating a shooting at an apartment complex that left one teen dead Sunday morning. Officers identified the shooting victim as 19-year-old Devion Lanard Carswell. Assistant Chief Andy Hester says the incident…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are looking for two men who they say tried robbing a restaurant at gunpoint. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the two entered the Wing Hut Chen Inc. at 2444 Pio…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need helping finding three men who they say robbed a gas station mart at gunpoint. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the robbery happened at the Circle K gas station at…
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A standoff in Laurens County ends with the suspect in handcuffs. Deputies identified the suspect as 38-year-old Richard Toler. According to a Facebook post made by Laurens County Sheriff, Larry Dean, the standoff happened on…
Investigators say 24-year-old Brandon Forte is missing in the south Bibb County area, off Hartley Bridge Road.
Sunshine finally returned to Middle Georgia today and so did highs in the 50's. The weekend will bring even more sunshine, for at least one day. Saturday will see highs warming to the 50's, but Atlantic moisture will return by…
According to Miller, his blueprint for Macon-Bibb County is complete and will be put in place for the next four years.
They're donating ten cents of every gallon and ten percent of all inside sales.
Mr. Fountain was the former Bibb county Engineer.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Cotton Commission made a special delivery to the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia on Zebulon Road in Macon. On Thursday local cotton farmers delivered 926 pairs of socks to the Rescue Mission. Georgia Cotton…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's investigators are looking into a shooting that happened on Linstead Drive near Dottie Court West. Authorities say a call about an accident came in around 11:13 a.m. Friday. When deputies arrived, they found…
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Laurens County sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of a 34-year-old woman. According to a news release from the Laurens County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the incident on Shy Street in Dexter. When deputies…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An unknown suspect shot into the Salvation Army store on Mercer overnight Thursday, early Friday. The Salvation Army director of development Paul Sardoma says that someone shot into the window of the store.…
The drive-thru allows for contactless pick up.
Well clouds were hanging around Middle Georgia all day and kept it cold. Now, skies are finally clearing, in just enough time to cool us down into the 20's by tomorrow morning. We will manage to warm into the 50's…
The new members say their top priority is the students.
The building will be almost 20,000 square feet and cost $3.5 million to build.
MACON, GEORGIA(41 NBC/WMGT) -- Health officials at Medical Center Navicent Health say that many people may battle grief this holiday season. COVID-19 will determine how we celebrate the holidays this year. Gailtricia Fogg with Navicent Health says, "For everybody it's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Max is an 18 month old mutt. He has lots of energy, is friendly and gets along with other dogs and cats. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — All Baldwin County public schools are closed Thursday because of a major water main break in Milledgeville. According to an email from the school district, the break happened in the area of Blandy Road. The break…
Law enforcement recommends you be vigilant when shopping for Christmas.
16 people were charged with bribery, money laundering, tax evasion, and illegal gambling.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Several non-partisan groups from Georgia and around the country, visited Bibb County to encourage everyone to vote in the Senate runoff election. Eric Gantt with The People's Agenda, says he came out because his idol John Lewis…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County Fire Chief Marvin Riggins said goodbye to the department after 41 years of service. “Back when I was riding on fire trucks at 2 in the morning catching a structure fire and we see Chief…
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says investigators called 18-year-old Thomas Pate, and asked him to surrender.
It has been a chilly, rainy day in Middle Georgia, but changes are on the way. A cold front pushed through Middle Georgia this afternoon and the rain has finally stopped. Behind the front, cold air will continue to settle…
Vice President Pence will speak at a "Defend the Majority" Rally at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport Thursday.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, Middle Georgia is seeing a decrease in flu activity in comparison to this time last year. Michael Hokanson with North Central Health District credits this to people following…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man is in critical condition after a traffic crash that happened on Watson Boulevard Wednesday morning. Warner Robins Police report the driver, 71-year-old Michael Brown, remains at Medical Center Navicent Health in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— District Attorney David Cooke announced in a press conference Wednesday that Bibb County grand jurors charged five people in a racketeering case. Charges include burglary and theft by receiving stolen property. Defendants charged in case Frankie Lee…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County School District plans to transition to remote learning due to the rise of COVID-19 in Macon. This comes from a news release sent by the school district. School officials say the transition to remote…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into an armed robbery that happened at the Marathon gas station on Broadway in Macon. Authorities say the accident happened around 9 a.m. Wednesday. Deputies say a man reportedly entered…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes a third arrest in connection to a deadly shooting at Riverbend Apartments in Macon. Deputies found, chased, and then arrested 21-year-old Ja’Qwaray Hollingshed of Macon on Tuesday. They say he…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- If you are looking for a furry friend this holiday season, our friends at Kitty City Cat Rescue just may have the 'purrfect' pal. We haven't done our weekly Cat of the Week segment due to…
Mayor Reichert hosted his final commission meeting Tuesday night.
Bibb County deputies are looking for the person they say robbed a grocery store Tuesday night.
Multiple weather systems are tracking towards Middle GA this evening bringing clouds and eventually rain. Low pressure and a cold front, currently in Mississippi and Alabama, will approach the area late tonight and into tomorrow. Although scattered showers are possible…
MACON, GEORGIA(41NBC/WMGT) -- As the holidays approach, pediatricians at Medical Center Navicent Health want to provide safety tips when purchasing gifts for children. Health experts understand that during the holidays we want to give the most desirable…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Santa Claus is coming to town — Layaway Santa that is. Layaway Santa is a tradition that's happened for several years in Middle Georgia. Chris Floore, one of the organizers, says he wasn't…
Business owners from Macon, Savannah and Statesboro were indicted.
Students participating in face-to-face learning should follow all remote instruction protocols through Tuesday, December 22.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County School District’s Director of Before and After School Programs has been recognized as one of 18 ‘Afterschool Ambassadors’ in the nation. Dr. Janice Flowers will serve as Afterschool Ambassador for the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some Carl Vinson VA Medical Center employees tested positive for COVID-19. This is according to a news release from the VA Medical Center. The news release states that the employees work at the Macon Community-Based Outpatient…