Dog of the week: Ramona
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ramona is a 3 or 4 year old German Shepard mix. She’s sweet, shy and loves other dogs. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue in…
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Parents must pre-order free meals for Bibb Co students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County parents must pre-order meals for students starting Tuesday. Meal service is free for Bibb County students. However, they must be pre-ordered weekly. This rule helps reduce the number, and cost, of unclaimed meals. Parents…
Four people dead, two seriously injured after a crash in Wilkinson County
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four people are dead and two other people are in the hospital with serious injuries after a truck and car crashed in Wilkinson County Tuesday night. According to the Georgia State Patrol, 25 year old…
Northside's Madelyne Lee commits to Mercer softball
She verbally committed to the Lady Bears Tuesday on social media.
Macon man arrested in connection to November accident that left man dead
A Macon man was arrested Wednesday in connection to an accident in November that left a man dead.
Summer heat sticks around this week
High pressure began to take over today in Middle Georgia, bringing sunshine and some dry conditions for most of us. As we move through the end of the week , high pressure will continue to build. With this increase in…
Perry man sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child pornography
A Perry man was sentenced to 10 years in prison this week after he pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography.
GBI closing Medical Examiner's Office in Macon
Dr. Eisenstat says the lab doesn't have enough pathologists.
Mask mandate credited with lower COVID-19 cases in Dublin
As of Wednesday, the county only reported seven new positive cases.
John Hancock Academy moving to distance learning for 14 days
John Hancock County will move to distance learning for the next 14 days.
Search warrant at Warner Robins hotel results in 2 arrests
A man and woman are in custody after police served a search warrant at a rented hotel room.
Forbes names Houston County School District 'Best Employer in Georgia'
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Forbes named Houston County School District as the best employer in Georgia of 100 large employers in the state. The District came in first place. In a statement Houston County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Scott…
Deputies, Animal Welfare at Poppy Avenue home in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies arrest two people on charges of dogfighting and animal cruelty after responding to a home on Poppy Avenue in Macon. According to investigators, the Civil Court Sheriff's Office was at the home in…
Crawford Co High School closing due to water main leak
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Crawford County Schools have closed this morning after a water main break. School officials say buses will run following the release of car riders. Administrators discovered the leak as students entered the building just after 7…
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car in Warner Robins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Warner Robins Tuesday at around 11:23 p.m. Warner Robins Police officer responded to a call in the area of 2706 Watson…
One dead, others injured in Warner Robins car accident
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a fatal accident from Tuesday night. Authorities identified the deceased driver as 39-year-old Yulanda Nelson of Warner Robins. Paramedics took that Nelson to Medical Center Navicent Health where…
Man hopes to bring 'Food Truck Park' to Macon
The Historic Macon Foundation is coordinating with a downtown community to bring more culture and food to the city.
Commissioner reflects on actor Chadwick Boseman's time in Macon
As Hollywood highlights the life of the Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, community leaders are also remembering his connections to Macon.
Deputies arrest man who posed as Baldwin County High School freshman
The Sheriff’s Office says a woman in Milledgeville took in 21-year-old Abay Holmes.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office donates van to Animal Control
The van allows the staff to transport around 20 dogs in a single trip.
Macon-Bibb Commissioners extend hours for alcohol sales on Sunday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners extend the hours for alcohol sales on Sunday's. Commissioners amended an ordinance in a commission meeting Tuesday evening, that will now allow residents to buy alcohol in stores from 11 a.m. on Sundays until…
Macon-Bibb CARES Act will fund grants throughout county
Commissioners are working to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Residents upset with missing flowers, grounds at Fort Valley cemeteries
Smith says when she first laid him to rest the cemetery was beautiful with cut grass, flowers and headstone ornaments.
Staying hot this week
It was a hot and muggy day in Middle Georgia, with some areas seeing "feel like" temperatures of over 105 degrees! We have more sunshine and heat on the way as we head through the end of the week thanks…
Authorities make fourth arrest in mail, identity theft case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested a fourth Macon man in connection with a mail and identity theft. Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators along with the US Postal Inspectors Office, Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office, and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41-year-old…
Bibb County School District distributes WiFi hotspots for students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As many students face challenges with internet connectivity for virtual learning, school officials continue to solve the problem. The Bibb County School District distributed more than 1,500 mobile hotspots at the Professional Learning Center on Tuesday.…
Verizon hiring hundreds to work from home
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Verizon Wireless is looking to hire almost 1,000 people to work from home positions during the pandemic. In a release from the company, Verizon says it's looking for 950 customer service representatives to permanently work from…
Authorities arrest Macon man after finding crack cocaine, gun in home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's investigators arrested a Macon man after finding drugs in his home on August 27. Authorities identified the man as 38-year-old Kenneth Adriane Spivey. Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators along with the Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T.…
UPDATE: GBI agents arrest father for suspected murder of daughter
IVEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – GBI agents arrested 38-year-old John Joseph Yozviak and charged him with the death of his 12-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn Yozviak. According to a news release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, John faces the following charges: Murder…
Family safe, but home is total loss after early morning house fire in Washington County
OCONEE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A family of three in Washington County is safe after their home caught on fire early Tuesday morning. According to a post on the Washington County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, fire crews responded to the home…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 24-28
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 24 and Friday, August 28, presented by Pierce Parts and Service.
Scattered storms, heat, and humidity return Tuesday
For the last day of "meteorological summer" we got a very typical summer day of heat, humidity and storms. The tropical air mass that has been hanging around over the weekend is sticking around for a few more days and…
Macon-Bibb Health Department to hand out free face masks
The Macon-Bibb County Health Department continues "Operation M.A.S.K."
Secretary of Agriculture extends Food Box Program
The program gives families food and has distributed over 75 million boxes of fresh produce since May.
Evictions resume in Bibb County after 5 month moratorium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A moratorium that delayed evictions in Bibb County ended today. According to Macon-Bibb Chief Magistrate & Civil Judge Pamela White-Colbert, the court began processing evictions Monday. In March, the Georgia State Supreme Court passed an emergency…
Twiggs County monument toppled over Friday night
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Twiggs County deputies are looking for the person responsible for vandalism in Jeffersonville. According to a Twiggs County Sheriff's Office incident report, deputies discovered the Earl Hamrick monument outside the courthouse laying on the ground separated…
Local doctors warn public of misconceptions of colon cancer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The death of actor Chadwick Boseman shocked the nation after his battle with colon cancer. The star of Marvel’s Black Panther died Friday and now local doctors want to warn the public of the misconceptions about…
Scammers impersonate Houston County deputies to get money
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Scammers are using the names of real deputies to steal money from Houston County residents. According to a post on the Houston County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, residents are receiving calls from numbers similar to…
Dublin VA Medical Center holds food bank drive for veterans
Dublin VA Medical Center and Middle Georgia Food Back serve more than 600 veterans and families. DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Dublin VA Medical Center held a food bank drive for veterans Monday. This makes the second giveaway the Medical…
Judge orders Georgia to extend deadline for absentee ballots
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Georgia to extend its deadline for accepting mail-in ballots for November’s general election from the close of polls on Election Day until three days later. Georgia law says absentee ballots must be…
GBI charges Peach County man with four counts of child pornography
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A GBI internet crimes against children task force investigation led to the arrest of a civilian electronics engineer at Robins Air Force Base. According to a GBI news release, authorities charged 30-year-old Brandon Borah of…
Bibb investigators arrest Macon man with large quantity of marijuana
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators along with the Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 60’s block of Davis Street. Authorities identified the man as 29-year-old Kelvin Laterrance Womack. They say that…
Macon man arrested for striking, killing pedestrian
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators arrested a Macon man who turned himself over deputies. Authorities say 24-year-old Antonio Jaron Jones turned himself in at around 11 a.m. Deputies say Jones told investigators that he was driving…
Salvation Army of Greater Macon receives grant from State Farm
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Salvation Army of Greater Macon received the State Farm Grant. This comes from a news release from the Salvation Army of Greater Macon. The grant will be used to support the shelter and meal program…
Medical Monday: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, everyday, 43 children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer. This issue is highlighted the entire month of September because its Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Sushmita Nair, from…
Central Georgia Greek Festival canceled over COVID-19 concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Concerns over COVID-19 has caused Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Macon to cancel its annual Greek Festival. According to a post on the Central Georgia Greek Festival Facebook page, the festival chairmen have met several…
Man arrested for 2016 death of a woman in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is behind bars for the 2016 death of a woman in Fort Valley. According to a news release from the Fort Valley Department of Public Safety, 62 year old Leroy Neal Sr. was…
Two people arrested for shooting death of Monroe County man
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two people are behind bars for the shooting death of a man in Monroe County. According to Anna Lewis, with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, 38 year old Wendell Scott, of Decatur, and 26 year…
Streets to close due to filming in downtown Macon
Morning Bee, Inc., will film on Sunday for a show being filmed at the Centreplex.
Traffic shifts, pacing on Interstate 75N next week
Traffic Shifts, Pacing beginning 9:00 p.m. Sunday through 5:00 a.m. on Thursday.