Commissioners hold off on the purchase of new landfill site
Macon Mayor Robert Reichert wants to use 2018 SPLOST funds for the purchase, which he estimates will cost $8.7 million.
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BCSO: Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle on Gray Highway
One person is dead after being hit by a vehicle in the 1100 block of Gray Highway just after 9:30 Tuesday night.
How to stay safe during fall festivities in pandemic
Dexter’s Produce set up a pumpkin patch for families, and plan to host socially distanced activities.
Staying cool Wednesday ahead of increasing rain chances
Happy Autumnal Equinox! Today we saw a beautiful day for our first day of fall. Our highs topped out in the 70's and we saw increasing cloud cover. Through the day tomorrow, we will see a pretty similar kind of…
Washington County deputies undergo crisis intervention team training
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Washington County deputies are trying to to get a better understand of mental illness after three deputies charged with the murder of an unarmed, mentally-ill man was granted immunity. Washington County Sheriff's deputies have undergone crisis…
United Way hosts Central Georgia diaper drive amid pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Many Middle Georgia families struggle as they need help with basic necessities like diapers. United Way of Central Georgia has partnered with local businesses in the area to provide diapers for families with young children. Lauralen…
Group launches 'Count Five' voter registration campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One group has launched a creative new campaign to encourage voter registration for the Nov. 3 general election. It’s called the "Count Five" voter registration campaign. Campaign organizers ask that local voters to text, call, or…
UPDATE: Monroe County Sheriff's Office identifies man killed on I-75 Sunday
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has identified a man who died after being struck by multiple vehicles following an accident on I-75 northbound Sunday night.
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores September 14-18
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between September 14 and September 18.
Two arrested after deputies find a 16-year-old boy dead in East Dublin
Laurens County Sheriff's deputies arrest Lashundria Madison and Roderick Brown. EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Laurens County Sheriff's deputies arrested two people following the death of a teenage boy found in a home. Deputies charged Lashundria Madison with aggravated assault…
UPDATE: Arrest made in robbery of Macon Wells Fargo Bank
A man accused of robbing a north Macon bank Monday afternoon is now in custody.
First day of fall will actually feel...fall-like
We are getting a nice break from the heat in Middle Georgia today and through the next few days! High pressure to our north continues to send cool and dry air to the southeast, which means that our first day…
Local art community ask senators to help 'Save our Stages'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia’s Art Community is fighting to save performing arts and entertainment venues around the state. A group of leaders from the community sent letters to senators Purdue and Loeffler asking for support to help keep over…
Improper trash disposal may lead to fine in Houston County
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The solid waste department in Houston County wants residents to pay for not disposing of trash properly. Terry Dietsch -- the Houston County Solid Waste Superintendent -- say the county picks up 10-12 loads of improperly…
COVID or Flu? How to tell the difference
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Medical professionals at Medical Center Navicent Health have made it their mission to clear up confusion about COVID-19 as we enter flu season. Doctors from the Navicent Health held a conference to discuss the differences between…
HCSO loans deputy to Centerville PD during absence of police chief absence
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office is loaning a deputy to Centerville for the next few months. According to Sheriff Cullen Talton, the current Centerville chief of police is out on extended sick leave. Sheriff Talton says…
2 arrested in connection to Perry shooting
Two men are arrested after being accused of firing shots at several people outside and inside an apartment last week.
Johnson County 7th graders and softball team quarantining after COVID-19 exposure
UPDATE: WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — According to a new Facebook post made by the Johnson County School District, seventh grade students will return to school on October 5th. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Seventh graders who attend the Johnson County…
Crawford County man found dead inside home, investigators looking into cause
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crawford County Sheriff's Investigators are trying to figure out what happened to a man they found dead inside of a home. According to Crawford County Sheriff's Office, deputies found 54 year old Daniel Jones "fatally…
Peach County residents frustrated after flood damages
“You can never get any results it's always passing the buck.”
Human skull found on property in Macon
Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 1218 Lake Valley Road just after 6:30 p.m.
UPDATE: Additional $3,000 reward offered in missing Houston County man case
On September 5, an abandoned vehicle was found on a dirt road by a someone in Crawford County.
Middle Georgia gets that fall feeling this weekend
It is finally here fellow fall lovers! We will be getting our first taste of fall this weekend as high pressure begins to take over from Sally this weekend. Highs will be staying in the middle and low 70's through…
Washington County family homeless after impact of Hurricane Sally
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Washington County family lost their home after the impact of Hurricane Sally. Thursday morning's flooding affected the City of Davisboro and the home of a family. “My house is being condemned, it's uninhabitable. We won't…
Crimestoppers offers $5000 reward for info on shooting suspects
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon Regional Crimestoppers is offering a minimum $5,000 reward for information that can lead to the arrest of those responsible for the Fort Valley shootings that happened on Sunday. According to a Crimestoppers news release,…
Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections to add early voting sites
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections has added two new early voting polling sites. Henry Ficklin -- MBC BOE Board Member representing the Democratic Party -- says that board members met on Thursday to discuss a…
Veterans hosts Jones County Friday in the End Zone's Game of the Week
The Greyhounds trying to avoid starting their season 0-3. Veterans is 2-0.
Weekend cold front brings drier weather and fall temps
It has been quite a weather week here in Middle Georgia, but with Sally gone, we will finally get some relief. Tomorrow will bring a relatively boring day with clouds in place for much of the day and an isolated…
Houston County cleans up after impact of Hurricane Sally
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Some Middle Georgia residents are left picking up the pieces, after the impact of Hurricane Sally. “I cried. I was very tearful, I cried, yes,” said resident Arthur Massey. Massey says he fell asleep on…
Hurricane Sally leaves damage in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Hurricane Sally made its mark on Macon-Bibb, leaving high water levels and storm damage behind. Amerson River Park saw significant flooding. The river has risen over 16 feet. Bibb County EMA director Spencer Hawkins says it…
Mercer professors receive one million dollar grant to address opioid overdoses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Mercer University School of Medicine professors will use a one million dollar federal grant to help address opioid overdoses in rural North Georgia. Dr. Bryant Smalley and Dr. Jacob Warren received the grant from the…
Washington County crews addressing washed out roads from heavy rainfall
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Crews in Washington County are dealing with flooding and washed out roadways. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, Highway 24 experienced a washout between Sandersville and Davisboro. A GDOT-East Twitter posts reports massive rainfall from…
Monroe County floods, road collapses, closures due to Tropical Storm Sally
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As Tropical Storm Sally makes its way through the Southeast, many Middle Georgia counties are cleaning the remnants. Heavy rainfalls caused flooding and collapsed roads in Monroe County. Public Information Officer Richard Dumas urges drivers to…
The Westfield School suspends varsity football until September 28
The Westfield School is suspending all varsity football activities until September 28 due to a student testing positive for COVID-19.
Dog of the Week: Radar
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Radar is a year old German Shepard mix. He’s sweet, loves others dogs and loves to play. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon.…
Juvenile strikes Monroe County teacher in chest, faces battery charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- On Wednesday, Monroe County deputies responded to an assault call at the Monroe County Achievement Center. When deputies arrived, they say they discovered that a 14-year-old boy struck a teacher in the chest. Deputies arrested the…
Washington County Schools cancel in person classes due to hazardous weather conditions
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Washington County Schools will be closed Thursday after several inches of rain fell during the early morning hours. According to a Washington County Public Schools Facebook post, school administrators canceled in person classes Thursday after receiving…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Portion of I-75 N in Macon-Bibb County blocked due to flooding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation reports flooding on portion of I-75 in Macon-Bibb County Thursday morning. According to a tweet from GDOT West Central, all lanes on I-75 northbound just before the merge with I-16 east…
Car flips exiting I-75 on Sardis Church Road, killing Florida man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A car flips while exiting I-75, in Macon, killing a Tallahassee man. Authorities identified the driver as 64-year-old James Albert McGee. Paramedics took McGee to the Navicent Health Medical Center where he died. The accident Bibb…
Perry High School varsity football suspended until September 26
Perry High School's varsity football activities are suspended until September 26.
Man charged with murder following discovery of body in Milledgeville
A man is charged with murder following the discovery of a woman's body in a heavily wooded area Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy rain, gusty winds and isolated tornado threat continue overnight as Sally nears Middle GA
Sally has made herself known in Middle Georgia with heavy rain moving in this evening. Winds have already started to pick up across the area, and we have been monitoring some areas of rotation to our south earlier this afternoon.…
Former FVSU student athlete killed in crash
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University is mourning the death of a graduate student and former student athlete. According to a FVSU news release, 22-year-old D'Angelo Strickland died in a car crash on Wednesday, September 9th. As…
Georgia Municipal Association launches commission to focus on systemic racism
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Municipal Association has launched a new committee to address systemic racism and inequality. The 26-member group is called the Equity and Inclusion Commission. The commission is made up of city leaders across the state.…
Flint Energies donates 200 Chromebooks to rural school districts
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Flint Energies is working to bridge the digital divide by donating 200 Chromebooks to six rural school districts in Georgia. According to a Flint Energies news release, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed how rural families are…
Open Streets Macon returns this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Open Streets Macon, an initiative of Bike Walk Macon, returns to the city. Maynard Street will be blocked off Sunday and transformed into a paved park for the community. Residents can walk, skate, bike, and play…
Entertainment venue under new name reopens amid COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several event venues in Macon-Bibb have reopened after being closed due to COVID-19. The old Whiskey River Bar and Grill on Pio Nono Avenue is now the new Macon Arts Center. The venue reopened with an…
New EMA, fire station expands emergency services
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Houston County firefighters and EMA workers have a new fire station. The new facility on Lake Joy Road will serve people in both Warner Robins and Perry. Chief Christopher Stoner says the new station will…
Leadership Macon to bring outdoor classroom to national historical park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Although school has become virtual for some students in Middle Georgia, two groups plan to make learning more environmental. Leadership Macon, Class of 2019 along with the Ocmulgee National Monument Association are underway with an outdoor…
Medical Center Navicent Health increases minimum wage for employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Medical Center Navicent Health increased its internal minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $10.00 per hour. This is according to a news release from the hospital. This marks a $1.2 million investment into its teammates,…