MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An effort to stop illegal sidewalk sales while helping entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19, Macon-Bibb commissioners approved a temporary modification to its street vendor policy. The move makes it easier for people to obtain a permit to…
A cold front moved through Middle Georgia overnight and brought a nice cool down to the southeast. Highs today were limited to the mid 70's and should stay in this same range through the weekend. High pressure will mainly be…
His leadership abilities and decisive actions helped save multiple lives.
The caravan showcased women who have been cancer-free from five months to thirty years.
Officials say self-response numbers are under 51%.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The 2020 Georgia National Fair has been canceled, but some events will continue with safety guidelines. According to the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer Keaton Walker, under state regulations, the fairground will host the youth…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia is honoring the Byron Police Department when it comes to saving lives on the road. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) awarded Byron Police a grant totaling $18,396.80. The GOHS say this is to…
MacKinnon has been an associate head coach at McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas the last five years.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 10-year-old boy in Warner Robins got to live out his dream Thursday, by working at Zaxby’s. Aiden Rozier or Tank as most people know him is your typical boy. He enjoys toys, playing music,…
Police say when they arrived at the home, a shot was fired inside.
We enjoyed a little warm up to the mid 80's today in Middle Georgia, but that warm up will be quite short lived as we move into the end of the week. Another cold front is pushing into North Georgia…
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia is hosting a "Farmers 2 Families".
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students in Dublin will have to do without Chromebook for a few weeks. Officials with Dublin City Schools say they ordered the devices in the summer for the entire student body. The Chromebooks were supposed to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University School of Medicine and the North Central Health District are using a federal grant to make sure people with AIDS/HIV received treatment as soon as they are diagnosed. The U.S. Department of Health and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County’s Municipal Court is waiving additional fees and fines all this month to help settle outstanding violations and reduce arrests. The goal is to promote lawful driving privileges, settle outstanding violations with the court and…
One person is dead after a self-inflicted gunshot Thursday afternoon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Macon family is paying it forward to help children who are battling cancer. Cancer survivor Carleesia Hinton and her family presented an $8,500 check to the Jay's Hope Foundation. “I really think with Childhood cancer,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies made two arrests in connection with an Aug. 27 shooting that happened in Macon. Authorities identified the two suspects as: Brandon Jaden Cole, 18 Jonas Mason Walker, 21 The incident stems from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Lucy is a 3-4 year old American Bulldog mix. She’s an alpha female, affectionate, and enjoys walking on a leash. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals…
If today was a bit too cold for you, we have a slight warm up on the way Thursday. Sunshine will once again be plentiful as highs warm to the low 80's. We will also see a small uptick in…
The motion also calls for funds to be restored to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The first presidential debate turned into a clash of personalities, experience and skills Tuesday evening in Cleveland, Ohio. Both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden shared jabs and insults as they attempted to…
Fire Safety Educator Jeremy Webb, says more residents have bonfires, using their fireplaces, or burn yard debris this time of year.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Jamie Cassady, assistant superintendent for the Bibb County School District, says rules still apply. He also says disciplinary action still happens as if students were in the classroom. “We still expect kids to be respectful. We…
One person is dead after crashing their motorcycle Wednesday afternoon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mercer University’s Rural Health Innovation Center received honors from the Georgia Senate for their impact in rural areas. “The center’s responsibilities are ambitious, charged with confronting the complex healthcare challenges and wellness disparities facing rural communities,”…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A special called meeting will decide if the Twiggs County Board of Education will have a special election to fill a school board chair position. According to Twiggs County Board of Education Superintendent Elgin Dixon, Joanie…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents need your help identifying a camera in connection with the disappearance of a Houston County missing man. This is according to a GBI news release. GBI agents say they found…
Beginning Thursday, families sending a student to college will be able to complete the free application for federal student aid, otherwise known as FAFSA, and experts say filing early is important. NBC's Liz McLaughlin reports. (NBC News) -- Beginning Oct.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — For the last 11 years, the Dublin-Laurens Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has hosted an annual breast cancer walk during October to raise awareness about the disease. Like many events, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Robins Air Force Base and community leaders across middle Georgia gathered today to highlight breast cancer, domestic violence, and substance abuse. It’s part of the eleventh annual declaration of “Triple Ribbon Month” for the month…
A cold front moved through the southeast today bringing not only a round of rain to much of Middle Georgia, but also a nice cool down. Overnight temperatures will continue to cool to the low 50's and upper 40's under…
The custodial staff works throughout the day cleaning.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Over the summer, the Bibb County School District asked parents and guardians who wanted to opt-out of in-person learning to sign up for the Remote Learning Option for each child. The school district notified parents that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- River Edge Behavioral Health will reveal its new recovery center Friday, but 41NBC took a look at what you can expect. The center comes with two stabilization crisis centers for patients with poor mental health and…
John Appell tours cemeteries throughout the US, teaching people how to clean and preserve gravesites. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A group gathered in Rose Hill Cemetery to clean up and learn how to preserve gravestones. “In a way makes me…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb Sheriff’s investigators need your help finding Antonio Jackson in connection with a shooting that happened on Sherry Drive in Macon Thursday. According to a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release, investigators suspect that Jackson shot…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Plans for a Hyatt hotel along Poplar Street in downtown Macon are on hold due to funding issues and the COVID-19 pandemic. Macon Urban Development Authority Executive Director Alex Morrison says the project developer, MMI Thornton,…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between September 21 and September 25.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's investigators are trying to figure out who stabbed a man in Macon Monday. Investigators say someone stabbed 26-year-old Marion Lester Jr. in the chest in the 3300 block of Mary Drive around 11:10…
The hospital say they're constantly monitoring COVID-19 trends in the facility and the community.
A cold front is approaching Middle Georgia this evening and bringing with it the chance for a few thunderstorms. As the front moves through the area, overnight/tomorrow, we will experience some gusty conditions, rain, and a big drop in temperature.…
“He was a gentle soul, I can't believe this has happened to him.”
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has a new online reporting system to make reporting non-emergency crime a little easier.
Macon-Bibb County is looking to improve the efficiency of licensing for business owners.
An upgrade to Perry’s water system is complete after two years of work.
In this segment of Tech Byte, Emily Cassulo checks out some new consoles coming out later this fall. Microsoft's new Xbox Series S and X consoles You can now preorder Microsoft's new Xbox Series S and X consoles. And you…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two people are in jail after a teen shoots himself in Dublin around 8:45 Sunday night. Police arrested Javouri Durham for involuntary manslaughter. Authorities also charged Tenia Hatch with tampering with evidence. Police Chief Tim Chatman…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Jill Hancock, a nurse with Navicent Health's Breast…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Perry is upgrading the city's water system, which may disrupt water service, September 28 - October 2. The city commissioned the water treatment facility off of Tucker Road in Perry to do the upgrade.…