MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Rev. Raphael Warnock addressed his supporters at the Tubman Museum Friday. Warnock spoke for 20 minutes about his background and what he would do in a Senate role. Warnock focused on healthcare, racial equality, and wages…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Navicent Health, the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, and World Changers Church partnered to feed families impacted by food insecurity. Residents showed up to the food-drive drive-thru thankful for resources. “I thank God they are out…
One person is dead after a single-vehicle accident in Crawford County Friday afternoon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The International Cherry Blossom Festival has a new Marketing and Events Manager. President and CEO Stacy Moore announced that Macon native Arah Adams will serve in the role. Adams attended Mount deSales Academy before moving to…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A drug and gun bust in Monroe County leads to two arrests Wednesday night. Deputies executed a search warrant at a home on Ham Road around 6:30pm. Deputies reported finding about 20 grams of suspected meth,…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men are in jail in connection to a double shooting at an unauthorized block party in Fort Valley, and one of the suspects is an employee with the Peach County Sheriff's Office. Fort Valley…
The Braves are playing a six-game region-only schedule this year.
We had another nice day across Middle Georgia with plenty of sunshine...and heat. Overnight clouds will increase across the area in association with Hurricane Delta and begin a weekend forecast of off and on tropical downpours and gusty winds. Through…
Each suspect has outstanding warrants for crimes ranging from conspiracy to commit murder to aggravated assault.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With most Georgia students attending school from home, mobile devices have become the forefront of communication. But how much screen time is too much? Bibb County students have no set number of hours to complete each…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic Senator Kamala Harris met for the first and only Vice Presidential Debate of the 2020 Campaign. It took place Wednesday night in Salt Lake City, Utah. 41NBC Anchor Shelby Coates…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- State School Superintendent Richard Woods made a visit to students and faculty at Hunt Elementary Thursday. As Peach County School District continues in-person learning, Woods toured the school to see the changes and challenges this…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- South Macon residents have more to look forward to as elected officials continue to improve Bibb County. Commissioners and city leaders announced the groundbreaking of Frankie Everett Lewis Park on Lynmore Avenue Thursday. Due to Lewis's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lil Man is a 5 month old Lab/Bulldog mix. He’s sweet, cuddly, and dog friendly. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that…
High pressure is going to hang around Middle Georgia for one more day on Thursday, bringing more heat and sunshine to the area. Enjoy the clear skies, because we probably won't see much in the way of full sun through…
The report states on September 22, a worker ineffectively shot a boar in the head twice.
Administrators have implemented a mandatory 14-day quarantine for staff members and the six students attending the center.
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Poll workers learn the basics, like how and where people can cast their ballot, and what kind of ballot each person needs.
The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department is reminding residents about fire safety for Fire Prevention Week.
Motorists are being asked to find an alternate route after a pedestrian fatality Tuesday night.
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between September 28 and October 2.
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…
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…
Bibb County deputies are looking for the person they say robbed a dollar store Monday night.
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…
Bleckley County elections officials say there's been an uptick of people registering.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
His leadership abilities and decisive actions helped save multiple lives.