MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb crews resume yard and bulk waste collections, after temporarily suspending service due to a severe staffing shortage caused by COVID-19. Beginning Monday, three trucks and one knuckle boom were in service collecting the backlog of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators need help identifying two suspects who broke into a realty rent box and stole rent checks. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, two men pulled up into the…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Power is responding to a lawsuit filed by Monroe County residents that claims Plant Scherer is polluting the area and contaminating well water. The lawsuit states toxic materials from the plant's coal ash pond is…
A second person is arrested in connection with a homicide at a Macon apartment complex in May.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/NBC) - Mercer University announces 35 students have tested positive from COVID-19 during testing from July 31st - August 3rd. This includes 29 student athletes. The university administered 316 tests under the mandate to test all returning and…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A dispute between neighbors about leaves ends with a woman arrested and facing aggravated assault charges. Byron Police arrested 51-year-old Pamela Cook, Monday. According to a post on the Byron Police Facebook page, officers responded to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 30 year old man is in the hospital after being shot while walking in Macon early Wednesday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the man was walking on Chambers Road near Eisenhower Parkway…
“It also helps us keep our staff safe and the public safe” Curator for Andalusia Meghan Anderson.
Dr. Dale says sun exposure is the biggest risk factor for developing skin cancer.
Graduation for Bibb County seniors looked very different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A motion Tuesday to override Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert's veto of a mandatory face covering ordinance failed to pass.
Very isolated storms helped a few spots cool off this afternoon, but more storms are on the way through the rest of the week. Regardless of storm coverage, it will be another hot day on Wednesday with highs in the…
The suit claims Georgia Power's Plant Scherer is polluting the area and contaminating nearby well water.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Many people are experiencing longer wait times for their COVID-19 test results. And they want to know why. Some residents say it takes more than a week to find out if they have coronavirus or not.…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County Sheriff's deputies are looking for several bank fraud suspects. Deputies say the suspects stole a business check in Monroe County. They deposited that check in a fraudulent bank account at Cadence Bank in Alpharetta…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Washington County deputies need help identifying a man that shot at another man after an argument. Deputies say a man exchanged words with someone inside the Krusha Food Mart on East McCarty St. on July 20.…
Anderson’s Diner and the Macon-Bibb County Health Department gave away masks Tuesday.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Waitr announced that it is looking to hire 200 new contract drivers in Macon. This is according to a news release from the company. Carl Grimstad -- CEO and chairman of the Board of Waitr --…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A woman is dead after being struck in a traffic accident that happened on I-75 Southbound in Monroe County. Authorities identified the woman as Amanda Faye Banks of Flovilla, Georgia. On August 2 at around 11:40…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 27 and Friday, July 31, presented by Pierce Parts and Service.
The high school football season is set to kick-off September 4.
The Process is called Macon-Bibb’s Subsequent Judicial In Rem Tax Sale.
The original case was filed by Martin Bell, and the Military Order of the Stars and Bars Georgia Society Inc.
Pediatrician: "Children and young people can contract the virus, but not as easily as adults."
It was another hot day in Middle Georgia with highs in Macon topping out at 99. Thankfully with the storms this afternoon we got a nice cool down for the evening. Even with the cool down, we will be seeing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the pandemic continues, schools will look different this year and more organizations are helping ease the change. State Farm agents Tanisha Johnson-Sutter and Terin Smith are doing a virtual back to school drive in support…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Warner Robins City Hall remains closed due to COVID-19 exposure, city officials will work remotely. City Hall closed Friday for cleaning and decontamination. This came after one employee tested positive for coronavirus. According to…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Byron police are looking for the people responsible for recent vandalism at a Peach County park. According to Byron Chief of Police Wesley Cannon, vandals spray-painted several areas of North Peach Park. Police say the incident…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Health Department is partnering with community sites across Macon to provide free face masks starting Tuesday, August 4th. Individuals and their families will have the opportunity to pick up free face masks provided…
(AP) -- Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country. Parents in Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee are among those who…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need the public’s assistance locating and identifying three people in connection with a financial transaction card fraud investigation. Investigators say the victim noticed that they lost their wallet and thought they left…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An off duty officer from Dublin was arrested in Macon Saturday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a 31 year old man laid down a cell phone at the Crazy Bull Club at 473 Second…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon man is dead after being shot at a house party Friday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened at a home in the 4300 block of Mikado Avenue at 11:45…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Houston County officials are urging residents to complete their 2020 Census. August 1, census takers will visit the homes of those who have not completed this year’s census. Jacob Cox, the community planner for Houston…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Some Middle Georgia students will be back to school Monday while others will return later in the week. Hancock County Schools will resume classes Monday but only virtually. Friday, Hancock Central High held an open…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As many organizations have stepped up to help meet the needs of food during the COVID-19 pandemic, Navicent Health has joined the battle to provide fresh produce and meats for the community. The Medical Center Navicent…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Griffith Family Foundation announced plans for Black Philanthropy Month during a news conference Friday. During the news conference, the Central Georgia Empowerment Fund Leadership Team shared information about public and virtual celebrations happening throughout August.…
Warner Robins City Hall is closed, effective immediately, due to COVID-19 exposure.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators obtained an arrest warrant for a man in connection with the murder of Kenneth Bernard Campbell. Authorities identified the man as 20-year-old Jaqualin Kendrae Fryer. Deputies say Fryer turned himself over to…
UPDATE: Monday, August 3rd, 2020 at 7:30 a.m. - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim of Friday's drowning at Amerson River Park as Andre Armstrong, of Jackson Mississippi. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A dive team recovered a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Transit Authority wants everyone to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. One way to keep everyone safe is by reducing touch-points. So, MTA is urging riders to download the Token Transit app. Riders can…
Avalos faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, a $10,000,000 fine and five years supervised release.
“It scares off clients. People don't want to come where its crime or they feel unsafe.”
High school football programs affected by positive COVID-19 tests. PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Veterans' football stands as the latest program impacted by coronavirus. Milan Turner -- the head football coach and athletic director -- confirmed the suspension of the football…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As the COVID-19 pandemic stays steady, the demand for food continues to rise. This week, the Georgia National Guard and the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank served hundreds of people in surrounding counties. Organizers assigned soldiers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local clergy and activists are partnering to hold a Public Service Campaign against homicides. The program aims to address the increased killings in Bibb County. Pastor James Baker of New Beginnings Baptist Church, along with others,…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 79-year-old man is safe and back at work -- thanks to the hard work of Monroe County EMS and the Department of Natural Resources. Yesterday, Monroe County EMS received a call about a man who…
GDOT looks to add a roundabout at the intersection of Houston Ave., Houston Rd., Broadway, and Pio Nono Ave. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After heavy research, engineers say a roundabout can solve the traffic problems in south Macon. According to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested a Macon man suspected of knocking a woman to the ground and taking her purse at a gas station. Authorities identified the man as 47-year-old Willie Fred Holmes. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies along with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Ava is a 3 year old pitbull mix. She’s a sweet, affectionate and playful. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that goes…