Dean Baldwin Painting CEO visits Macon-Bibb expansion site
The CEO of Dean Baldwin Painting, Barbara Baldwin-McNulty, made a visit to the company's new expansion site in Macon-Bibb County Tuesday.
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Warner Robins councilman Daron Lee resigns
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins is set to hold a special election following the resignation of a city councilman. According to a City of Warner Robins email, Councilman Daron Lee submitted his letter of resignation…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 5-9
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between October 5 and October 9.
Improvements planned for Monroe County railroad crossing
SMARR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Transportation and Norfolk Southern is planning to rebuild a Monroe County railroad crossing. According to Monroe County Commissioners, crews will reconstruct the Rumble Rd. / Highway 41 crossing in the Smarr community.…
A dry cold front brings low humidity this week
After a weekend dealing with severe weather, rain, and high humidity a cold front is on the way tomorrow that will get us back to dry weather. High pressure will bring plenty of sunshine to the area through much of…
President Donald Trump visiting Middle Georgia Friday
President Donald Trump will be in Middle Georgia Friday.
UPDATE: Man charged with murder following shooting at Macon apartment complex
A man is dead after being shot during an altercation Monday night.
Long lines, tech glitches for first day of early voting
Voters in Bibb County waited in line for more than two hours to cast ballots for early voting Monday.
Mercer football falls to Jacksonville State, 34-28, Saturday in season opener
Mercer (0-1) football lost on the road against Jacksonville State University Saturday in its season opener.
Macon boutique owner explains overcoming COVID-19 on Kelly Clarkson Show
One of Middle Georgia's own will be on the Kelly Clarkson Show tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday, October 13) discussing how her business overcame COVID-19 challenges.
Monroe County Library extends hours on Mondays, Tuesdays
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Library is extending its hours as it continues to get back to pre-pandemic status. The library will remain open two additional hours on Mondays and Tuesdays, closing at 8 p.m. The Monroe County…
Celebrate, honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Ocmulgee Mounds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More people are observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day for the first time to recognize Native American history and culture. This comes after controversy with Columbus Day. Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Acting Superintendent Melissa English-Rias says the…
Gender Equality Bus to make stop in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A bus tour advocating for gender equality is coming to Macon. VoteEqualityUS is running the event and driving “The Notorious RVG” branded RV which stands for Ruthless Vote Getter. According to the group, the tour traveled…
Medical Monday: How to get a mammogram for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to BreastCancer.org, finding breast cancer early reduces your risk of death by 25-30%, in some cases even more. Latasha Hill, Lead Mammography Technologist at Navicent Health's Breast Care Center, joined 41NBC News at Daybreak via…
Early voting starts in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Early voting starts today in Georgia. Below is a list of the locations. Bibb County's early voting locations Board of Elections Office on Pio Nono Avenue Elaine Lucas Senior Center in Central City Park, now Carolyn…
Bleckley County Sheriff's Office and GBI investigating homicide
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bleckley County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are looking into how a woman found in the northern part of the county died. According to the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office, investigators found…
Motorcyclist dies after chase, crash on I-75 South in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A chase on I-75 South in Monroe County ends with one man dead. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies tried stopping a man driving a motorcycle going 92 miles per hour on the…
Severe Storms Possible Saturday in Middle Georgia
Tropical Storm Delta is working its way across the southeast today and with it, chances for severe storm will be increasing through the day. Main threats with storms today will be gusty winds, brief spin-up tornadoes, and heavy rain. Timing…
New outdoor adventure game comes to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A new outdoor adventure game comes to downtown Macon. The Situation Room has created a game similar to the Amazing Race called "Macon Timescape." Players have 90 minutes to find clues to lead them through a…
'Cupcakes and Crosswalks' spark safety conversation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Anthony Harris, a regular at Taste and See Coffee Shop in downtown Macon, said he enjoys coming and getting coffee but the traffic outside worries him. "It's become a sort of speedway, or racetrack," Harris said. "There's…
Rev. Warnock campaigns in Macon
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…
Navicent Health partners, feeds hundreds impacted by COVID-19
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…
Man killed during car crash in Crawford County identified
One person is dead after a single-vehicle accident in Crawford County Friday afternoon.
Cherry Blossom Festival names new Marketing and Events Manager
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…
Two arrested for drugs, stolen guns in Monroe County
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,…
Two men charged in shooting at "illegal and unauthorized" block party in Fort Valley
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…
Baldwin football opens 2020 season against Westside Friday
The Braves are playing a six-game region-only schedule this year.
Clouds and rain chances increase Friday for Middle Georgia
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…
Macon Regional Crime Stoppers reveals new Top 15 Most Wanted
Each suspect has outstanding warrants for crimes ranging from conspiracy to commit murder to aggravated assault.
Experts say screen time matters when it comes to children
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…
Vice Presidential Debate Recap: What did voters gain?
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…
State School Superintendent visits Hunt Elementary
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-Bibb to build new park after late Frankie E. Lewis
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…
Dog of the week: Lil Man
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…
Warm and sunny Thursday, clouds and rain return this weekend
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…
PETA seeks federal probe against FVSU
The report states on September 22, a worker ineffectively shot a boar in the head twice.
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…