MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people were taken to the hospital after being shot in Central City Park Sunday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a large crowd was partying in the area just before 10 p.m. Deputies…
A woman is custody following a shooting Saturday night at Walmart on Gray Highway.
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference suspended all 2020 fall sporting and championship events Thursday because of coronavirus concerns.
It has been another night of scattered storms across Middle Georgia after a day of high heat. Overnight a cold front will continue to push towards the east coast. This will pass through Middle Georgia by tomorrow morning clearing out…
Friday’s distribution was the first and largest food giveaway in west Macon since the start of coronavirus pandemic.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County will decide on a new mayor in a runoff election. Early voting starts on July 20, and election day is August 11. 41NBC met with both candidates to hear what tops their campaign agendas.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fall classes start on most college campuses next month. The COVID-19 pandemic has college administrators rethinking how students will attend class this year. When students return to Middle Georgia State University on August 12th, their classes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Macon mayor urges taking preventative measures, slow spread of COVID 30,000+ pounds of food, 2,400+ books being distributed in Macon Friday
Parents can stop by Westside High School Friday to pick up food and books for their children.
The Bibb County Board of Education will hold two public hearings this month regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The superintendent for the Bibb County School District is asking for assistance from local businesses and churches as they head into the new school year. If COVID-10 cases continue to spike in Bibb County by September,…
Deputies are searching for Ja’Nya Taylor, Damaiha Reed, and Dalendria Lowe for charging tips to 'pick-up' orders at Ole Times Country Buffet. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies need help finding three women accused of adding tips to "pick…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Baldwin County Board of Education is still finalizing plans for how students will go back to school in the Fall. Dr. Noris Price -- the superintendent of Baldwin County Schools -- says the Board of…
Legendary Mercer men's head basketball coach Bill Bibb died Thursday afternoon at the age of 86.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler addressed a letter she sent to the WNBA Commissioner this week. She made the address while visiting Middle Georgia on Thursday. Loeffler -- co-owner of WNBA team the Atlanta Dream --…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested the suspect involved in the July 8 murder of William Whitehead. According to a news release, GBI agents arrested 32-year-old Tyree Williams on Thursday. Tyree Williams charges Williams faces charges of malice murder, aggravated…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need your help finding a woman suspected of committing financial transaction card theft and fraud. Investigators say the victim reported the incident on June 11 around 7:15 in the evening. Deputies say…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon Mayor Robert Reichert issued an executive order urging people and businesses to take preventative measures outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to slow the spread of COVID-19. According to a news release…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into a fatal accident after a woman hit a motorcyclist. Investigators say the accident happened on Jeffersonville Road around 11 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators identified the motorcyclist as 31-year-old Sidney Stone.…
Macon, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) -- In a school board meeting Tuesday night, Bibb County school board members tackled several issues, including graduations and virtual learning options. The Bibb County school district will start the 2020-2021 academic school year on September 7th, the day…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Bibb County commissioners are working with the Bibb County Health Department to create a mask ordinance. As the numbers of COVID-19 cases increase in Bibb county, Commissioners, Joe Allen and Elaine Lucas say the county…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Houston County High School employee has tested positive for COVID-19. According to Public Service Announcement from the Houston County School District, school district officials found out about the test results Wednesday. The PSA goes on…
It was another hot day across Middle Georgia with highs in the upper 90's and high humidity. Not only that, but we are once again seeing pop up showers and storms this evening. Tomorrow will bring more of the same,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — With the pandemic causing layoffs across Middle Georgia, Macedonia Baptist church is providing relief for residents. The church gave away groceries Wednesday along with the Macon Rescue Mission to continue making a difference in the community.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One of Macon’s historic sites has reopened to visitors. According to the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, the Hay House will offer limited tours with special regulations to slow the spread of COVID-19. Following Guidelines and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man after he led law enforcement on a chase Wednesday afternoon. Deputies identified the man as 43-year-old James Michael Simmons. James Michael SimmonsCourtesy: Bibb County…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Eastman Office and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a Hawkinsville man suspected of killing another man. Authorities identified the murder suspect as 32-year-old Tyree Williams. GBI agents say…
Loeffler visits Robins Air Force Base on Thursday ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler -- a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee -- plans to visit Robins Air Force Base on Thursday, July 9. This is according…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Governor Brian Kemp announced that Frito-Lay will expand its operations in Perry and Kathleen. According to a news release from the Governor's Office, this will create 120 new jobs in Houston County. “Frito-Lay is one of…
Another day of dealing with that tropical low pressure has meant another day of heavy rain and scattered thunderstorm activity. Some of the areas that were hit hard yesterday with heavy rain are under the gun once again tonight. In…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Some Macon-Bibb County employees have tested positive for COVID-19. County manager, Keith Moffett, made the announcement during Tuesday night's Pre-commission meeting. According to Chris Floore with the Macon-Bibb County Public Affairs Office, employees are told to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Macon-Bibb County Commissioners say they want county residents to be required to wear face masks in public. During Tuesday night's pre-commission meeting, Commissioner Elaine Lucas said she wants a resolution to be made up for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County students will not return to school until after Labor Day. Bibb County Board of Education members voted on that decision during called meeting Tuesday night. An exact date of when students will return has…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Three agencies are partnering to make Warner Robins a smart city. Warner Robins, its development authority, and the A2D broad-band company are working to bring high-speed internet to the city. “The funding of it was put…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is closing the terminal station in downtown Macon due to COVID-19 concerns. The terminal station is used for events and houses several county offices, like the Department of Driver Services and Economic…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two murder suspects are awaiting extradition, and a third turned herself in for the murder of a Fort Valley man. Perry police detectives and Calhoun County deputies arrested two Alabama men for the murder of 20-year-old…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 29 and Friday, July 3, presented by Pierce Parts and Service.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Governor Kemp issues state of emergency after increase in violent crimes 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Tropical low to keep rain coverage up this afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Community Empowerment Center and Community Church of God in Macon are partnering with several churches in Middle Georgia to offer free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing. Testing is being offered at the following churches: Bethel Missionary Baptist…
It has been a rainy day across much of Middle Georgia, with some areas receiving over 2" of rain in a period of just a few hours. Part of the reason for the heavy rain is an area of low…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — To continue slowing the spread of coronavirus, Dublin City Schools proposes to shorten the 2020-2021 academic school year. The district wants to operate with a 167-day academic calendar instead of 180 days to assess students. It…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- For the seventh year, the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning along with Governor Brian Kemp is pushing a “Look Again” campaign that promotes preventing pediatric vehicular heatstroke. 41NBC spoke to local health experts about…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mayor Robert Reichert extended an Executive Order allowing for two public art walls to stay up through 6 p.m. on July 14, 2020. This comes from a Macon-Bibb County news release. The art walls went up…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: 2 killed, 7-year-old injured in overnight shooting 41NBC Acueweather Forecast: Wet start to work week
Two men are dead and a child is injured following an overnight shooting.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin Braves have delayed their in-person workouts until Monday, July 13 due to the current spike in coronavirus cases. The Braves will instead go back to virtual workouts starting Monday, July 6 from 7 A.M.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has a message for those thinking of celebrating the Fourth of July with gunfire. Deputies say shooting a gun into the air is careless and extremely dangerous. Lieutenant Wilton Collins says…
(AP) -- The U.S. is heading into the Fourth of July weekend with many parades and fireworks displays canceled, beaches and bars closed, and health authorities warning that this will be a crucial test of Americans’ self-control. They say this…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fireworks sales have skyrocketed as many July 4th events were canceled due to coronavirus. According to Cheryl Story, a Jakes Fireworks store operator, they have seen a surge in sales this year. Story says since many…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As residents prepare for the Fourth of July weekend on the lake, the Department Of Natural Resources Division encourages water and boating safety. DNR is reinforcing the importance of community well-being after a recent drowning at…