Local group starts 'Pathway to Manhood' for young boys
A local organization is starting an initiative to help local boys.
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$1,000 reward offered for arrest of 10-year-old's shooter
A local resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the people involved in the shooting of a 10-year-old girl this month.
Reward offered for dirt bike thefts in Byron
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Byron Police are trying to locate six people who broke into a store and stole dirt bikes. According to a Byron Police Facebook post, the burglary happened just after midnight on Friday at Byron Powersports. Officers…
Project Guardian nets two guilty pleas in Macon firearms cases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon firearms traffickers enter guilty pleas before a federal judge in Project Guardian investigations. Project Guardian is the Department of Justice’s signature initiative to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws. Keon Hendley, 35,…
MGA roundabout project completed on Macon campus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The roundabout project at the Macon campus of Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is finished. According to a MGA news release, the $2.5 million project will improve vehicular and pedestrian safety and create a more 'walkable'…
Bibb County deputies investigating church burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies need help identifying and locating the man who broke into a Macon church. Deputies say a burglary took place at St. Francis Church on Forest Hill Road on Tuesday, August 18th…
Lizella man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 shooting death of man in Crawford County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Lizella man is heading to prison for the 2017 shooting death of a man in Crawford County. According to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office, 61 year old Thomas Palmer plead guilty to malice…
Medical Segment: Coliseum's Chief Medical Officer talks about pandemic, part one
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us in so many ways: our health, our finances and our social life. For doctors and nurses on the front line, it was a challenge they've never faced before. Dr. Corbi…
Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Medical Examiner's Office in Macon to close
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Medical Examiner's Office in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Macon Crime Lab will be suspending operations soon. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Public Affairs Director, Nelly Miles, the Medical Examiner's Office will end…
UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory for some areas of Warner Robins lifted
UPDATE: According to Mandy Stella, the Executive Assistant to Warner Robins Mayor, Randy Toms, the boil water advisory was lifted at around 7 p.m. Monday. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Some Warner Robins residents are under a boil water advisory…
Police looking for missing elderly man from Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Police need help finding an elderly man who's missing. According to the police department, 70 year old Anthony Spears was last seen at his Southland Station apartment Sunday between 7 a.m. and 9…
UPDATE: Man wanted for shooting in Abbeville arrested in DeKalb County
UPDATE: Monday, August 31, 2020 - The man wanted for the shooting on Isabella Street in Abbeville has been caught. According to a post on the Wilcox County Sheriff's…
Man from Monroe County dies after crashing SUV on Sunday
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Forsyth man is dead after crashing his SUV over the weekend. According to Anna Lewis with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened on Sutton Road and Highway 42 around 7:40 Sunday night. Lewis…
Georgia College cancels falls sports over coronavirus concerns
The programs impacted are women's soccer, volleyball, and men's and women's cross country.
Over 100 Mercer students test positive for COVID-19
Mercer University says it completed the screening and testing process for students returning to campus.
Two Macon men plea guilty for trafficking firearms
ATF agents working with a confidential informant, negotiated the purchase of large amounts of firearms.
10-year-old recovering after shooting, family seeks answers
According to the Bibb County Sheriff Office, there is no information on a suspect.
Tropical Storm Laura could impact Middle Georgia
41NBC Meteorologist Dalton Mullinax, says the storm has an unclear path.
Milledgeville City Council passes face mask requirement
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Milledgeville will now require face masks in public starting Saturday. City council members met via Zoom Friday afternoon to pass the face mask ordinance. The ordinance also issues a second state of emergency…
200+ cases of COVID-19 at Georgia College, suspends fall sports
Georgia College sees a sharp increase in the number of COVID-19 cases reported to student health, and now school officials are reminding students to be responsible, especially off-campus.
'Smelled something burning the night before': Fort Valley man dies in house fire
FT. VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An early morning fire on Houze Road in Fort Valley claims a man's life, bringing the state's total fire fatalities to 50 for the year. According to the Crawford County Fire Chief Randall Pate, 47-year-old…
Two teenagers shot at an apartment complex in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators are trying to find out who shot two teenagers at an apartment complex in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened at Majestic Garden Apartments at 2560 Rocky…
Strong storms possible Friday along with cooler temperatures
Rain and storms stuck around for much of the day across Middle Georgia, but we are finally seeing a break from heavy rain. Showers and storms are possible overnight as temps stay mainly in the 70's. Tomorrow will bring another…
COVID-19 Testing sites open in Middle Georgia
Five COVID-19 testing site will open throughout Middle Georgia beginning Friday.
Masks can impact hearing impaired students, experts say
Masks are now essential in many places, but what about those who rely on interpretive cues such as lip reading to communicate?
Washington County Sheriff's Office seizes $33k worth of marijuana
The drug bust was at a home off the 3000 Block of Sunhill Road.
Trump Victory, Vivian Childs hold MAGA meet-up in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Supporters of President Donald Trump came together Thursday afternoon to show support for the president's re-election. The gathering was a part of Trump Victory and Minister Vivian Childs' "Make America Great Again" event. According to news…
Trio of Middle Georgia athletes commit to colleges
Two commit to play football, the other will play basketball.
Tips for fighting COVID-fatigue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Several people around Middle Georgia have experienced what doctors are calling COVID fatigue. People have become tired of our new way of life during the pandemic and are reporting feelings of sadness, anger, fear and loneliness caused…
Georgia Labor Commissioner responds to complaints regarding Macon office
Earlier this month, we told you about Georgia residents who were upset about not receiving a response from the state's Department of Labor when they had questions about not receiving unemployment benefits.
Bibb County Sheriff's deputy arrested, charged
Deputy Joseph Calloway is charged with Aggravated Assault, False Statements & Writings, and Violation of Oath by Police Officer.
21st Century Partnership names new president
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In Houston County, 21st Century Partnership announces new leadership to help position Middle Georgia for growth at Robins Air Rorce Base. Retired Brigadier General John Kubinec will serve as the new President and CEO. This…
Middle Georgia senators appointed to coin-operated amusement machine study committee
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Middle Georgia senators will serve on the Senate's Coin-Operated Amusement Machine (COAM) Study Committee. Senator John Kennedy of Macon is the chairman. And Senator Larry Walker of Perry is also on the committee. Lt. Governor…
Warner Robins moves forward with mask requirement on city property
Leaders in Warner Robins have decided to move forward with a mask requirement on city property.
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin resumes visitation for volunteers
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Volunteers at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center are being gradually and safely brought back after a brief pause due to COVID-19 concerns. According to a news release, volunteers are critical and valued members of VA’s…
Georgia State QB Mikele Colasurdo opts out of season due to heart condition from COVID-19
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia State University quarterback Mikele Colasurdo announced Thursday morning that he won't play this year due to a heart condition as a result of an infection from COVID-19. Colasurdo shared the news on Twitter. 1 Corinthians…
Dog of the Week: Mouse
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mouse is a 9 to 10 months old lab mix. She’s shy, sweet, and likes playful dogs. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue in Macon.…
10 year old girl shot in the back in Macon, investigators looking for shooter
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators are looking into a shooting in Macon where a young girl was shot. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened in the 500 block of Hawkins Street near Candy…
Mount de Sales football looking to outdo itself after terrific 2019 season
The Cavs didn't lose a game in the regular season last year.
Man charged with murder following Mikado Ave. homicide
A man is in custody and charged with murder folloowing the shooting death of 28-year-old Jarvis Antwon Knight on August 1.
Cooler temperatures and increased rain chances return to Middle GA
Showers and storms have finally fired up in Middle Georgia this evening and as expected there is heavy rain and some frequent lightning to go along with it. Tomorrow will finally bring a cool down across the area thanks to…
Coliseum Health System hiring 50 positions
The hospitals are recruiting for nurses, technicians and respiratory therapists.
'Brainly' provides tips to parents for the upcoming school year
The knowledge-sharing learning platform, wants to help families during the pandemic.
Local organization offers Virtual Learning Academy
The program's Assistant Director says the academy operates like a regular school.
Warner Robins Raiders forced to find different location for home games
This comes after Parks and Recreation determined it’s the safest way to address the health of everyone due to COVID-19.
Baldwin County Schools reopen with new look
Although things looked a bit different than normal, Superintendent Dr. Noris Price says the first day went according to plan.
GBI agents arrest Laurens County woman after she shot victim in car
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a Laurens County woman after she shot another woman while driving in East Dublin on Tuesday. GBI agents identified the suspect as 50-year-old Melinda Ricks Swint. Authorities charged Swint…
Houston County Schools continue providing meals for virtual learners
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Houston County parents and students expressed gratitude with the school district's handling of virtual learning. Specifically, they are thankful for the district's help with providing food for students. Students and parents can pick-up ten meals…
Bibb deputies arrest 2 after mail, check fraud
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators with the assistance of the United States Postal Inspection Service made two arrests in a forgery incident on August 14. Authorities identified the suspects as 31-year-old Laura Michelle Lamey and 38-year-old Jesse…
Money theft suspect turns himself over to Bibb deputies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities say 25-year-old Lamacion McElroy turned himself over to Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators on Tuesday. Deputies took McElroy to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center and he faces charges of theft by taking felony. Authorities released…