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Deputies: 3 shot following verbal dispute in Macon
Three people were taken to the hospital early Sunday morning after being shot.
Man dies in Macon motorcycle crash
A Macon man died Saturday after crashing a motorcycle.
Eastman closes City Hall, Police and Fire Departments to public
The City of Eastman is closing its city hall, police and fire departments until further notice based on the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Drive-in movie: Toy Story 4 showing in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- You and your family can catch Toy Story 4 on the big screen in Baldwin County. Milledgeville Main Street, the Twin Lakes Library System, and Allied Arts are hosting the Downtown Drive-in Movie. The movie will…
Former Macon-Bibb mayoral candidate Whitfield endorses Miller
Former Macon-Bibb mayoral candidate Marc Whitfield is endorsing Lester Miller.
Camp Zion closing parade scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m.
More than 100 children, parents and staff members will participate in a closing parade on Friday, June 25 as part of Camp Zion's 20th annual closing ceremony.
Drier days are on the way...just not for long
It has been another stormy afternoon across Middle Georgia, and we are not out of the woods quite yet. A last round of storms is moving through Alabama and if it holds together could impact Middle Georgia by 1 am.…
Perry Police Department joins project to strengthen community ties
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The Perry Police Department has joined a new project in an effort to develop closer relationships with the community. The TRUST Initiative was started by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. The goal is to invite…
Health experts use 'contact tracing' to monitor, prevent spread COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As the number of COVID cases rises in Georgia, health experts are using contact tracing to prevent a second outbreak. Contact Tracing is a method used by public health officials to identify potential exposure to illness. …
Baldwin High School postpones in-person graduation, senior activities
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Baldwin High School cancels prom for students, other events are being rescheduled. Plans for in-person graduation have been postponed due to safety concerns surrounding the pandemic. Two weeks ago, a plan was submitted to the…
Mellow Mushroom donates pizzas to local non-profit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One pizzeria is giving back to local charities for sacrificing their time during the pandemic with “A Pie for A Pie” program. Mellow Mushroom is donating small pizzas to essential employees or nonprofit organizations for every…
City leaders announce plans for new Ingleside senior care center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Developers are giving new life to a place once considered an endangered property. On Thursday, Macon leaders announced plans to convert Alexander IV Elementary School into a high-end senior living center. Now the former school will…
Dog of the week: Munchin
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Munchin is a 8 month old lab/pitbull mix. She’s a little shy, dog friendly and cat friendly. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue. Anyone that…
COVID-19 alternate care facility coming to Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, is preparing a COVID-19 alternate care facility for non-critical patients in Baldwin County. The 80-bed site will be at the National Guard Youth Challenge Academy facility. Chairman for Baldwin County, along…
Habitat for Humanity receives grant after 10 week closure
The money comes from State Farm, who has a long history of working with Macon Area Habitat for Humanity.
Twiggs County park getting new renovations
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Jeffersonville City Park is getting a makeover after being untouched for years. City council member Laura Gallemore says the park has been neglected for too long. Gallemore said, "It’s really been going down for the past…
Warner Robins Police make arrests in American Boulevard shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- On June 21, while investigating the American Blvd aggravated assault, Warner Robins Police officers arrested Christopher Barnes for an open warrant in the 400 block of Carolina Avenue. After speaking with Barnes, investigators determined the two…
Local organizations launch fund to address needs of African-American community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Community Foundation of Central Georgia and the Griffith Family Foundation has launched its Central Georgia Empowerment Fund. The mission aims to cultivate charitable giving within the African American community. By building capacity and financial sustainability…
Macon Centreplex to host Garth Brooks drive-in concert
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Garth Brooks plans to perform a virtual concert at 300 drive-in theaters across North Across, including the Macon Centreplex. According to a news release, the concert, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, will be the largest one-night…
Race Relations Task Force will address race issues in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Dublin now has a group of citizens that will serve as the city's Race Relations Task Force. City council chairman Bennie Jones says Dublin needs to address race relations. The group plans to meet and discuss…
MORNING UPDATE: Georgia lawmakers pass hate crimes, more police protections; Macon man says confederate monument downtown should remain in place
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Georgia lawmakers pass hate crimes, more police protections Macon man says confederate monument downtown should remain in place 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Another round of showers and…
Nigel Talton's still chasing Olympic dream
He has been running track since 2008, and is determined to make his dream become a reality.
Wednesday brings more humidity and storm chances to Middle Georgia
Another summer day, another round of showers and storms in Middle Georgia. Today brought some strong storms to Laurens County, where there were reports of trees down and over 2" of rain in just an hour. Tomorrow will bring another…
Bibb County School District offers virtual learning option for upcoming school year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Bibb County School District will offer a virtual learning option for the 2020-2021 school year. This program is for families who would like to receive the curriculum from home. According to a district survey, nearly 4,000 parents…
Fourth of July fireworks show at Lake Tobesofkee
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Macon-Bibb will have its annual fireworks show at Lake Tobesofkee for the Fourth of July. Lake director Donald Bracewell says the best place for spectators to enjoy the show is from Sandy Beach. Bracewell says the display…
Macon man says confederate monument downtown should remain in place
A Macon man is calling for the confederate monument in downtown Macon to remain in place.
United Way of Central Georgia feeds over 300 families at food giveaway
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - United Way's Mission United is helping fight against food insecurities and unemployment in Middle Georgia. United Way and community partners held a food distribution event in Warner Robins Tuesday. More than 300 families received boxes…
Single-car accident kills Macon man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A single-car accident Tuesday morning claims the life of a Macon man. Bibb County Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley, identified the victim as 54-year-old Shawn Alexander Smith. According to Miley, Smith crashed into a wooded area at…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 15-19
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 15 and Friday, June 19.
Storm chances return Tuesday
After a stormy afternoon and evening for many of us, more storms are on the way for Tuesday. The good news is that highs will be a bit lower through this first part of the week because of rain and…
Local law enforcement gathers to pray for current issues
"We gather here to pray for God to put his protection on our officers."
Lake Tobesofkee officials address safety after recent drowning
Lake Director, Donald Bracewell, says everyone needs to keep an eye on who the came with.
Middle Georgia residents to march in 'Justice for Kendrick Johnson' event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Middle Georgia residents are uniting to help get justice for the death of 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson. In 2013, Johnson’s body was found rolled up in a gym mat at Lowndes High School in Valdosta. Kendrick's mother…
Teen dead after Milledgeville Manor shooting
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Baldwin County deputies are looking for the person or persons responsible for killing a teenager. According to Captain Brad King with the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to Milledgeville Manor Apartments on Saturday afternoon at…
Teenager and 22 year old man shot while walking in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teenager and a 22 year old man were taken to the hospital Sunday after being shot while walking in Warner Robins. According to a news release from the Warner Robins Police Department, the shooting…
UPDATE: Body of man who drowned at Lake Tobesofkee found on Sunday
UPDATE: Monday, June 22nd at 8:30 a.m. - According to Macon-Bibb County Coroner, Leon Jones, Samuel Lamar Williams' body was recovered from Lake Tobesofkee around 9 a.m. Sunday. He was pronounced dead by the Bibb County Coroner's office. ORIGINAL STORY:…
Local bowling alley takes steps to protect against COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- COVID-19 is changing business as usual for bowling alleys in Georgia. Bowling alleys were among the first businesses to reopen during the pandemic. Staff at Pin Strikes in Macon says they are finding new ways of keeping…
Macon man protests alone against racial injustice, oppression
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man has taken to the streets, protesting against racial injustice and oppression. Twenty-year-old Derian Wilson protests on Arkwright Road with his sign held high. One side reads "Black Lives Matter" and the opposite side reads…
Northside High School students graduate with in-person ceremony
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Due to coronavirus, many high school graduations nationwide have been halted. However, some Warner Robins students got the chance to turn their tassels. In the COVID era, graduations defy tradition with face-masked students who practice social…
Retirement community surprises high school employees with graduation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A local retirement community held a ceremony for their employees graduating high school. Carlyle Place, Navicent Health employs 12 students from Bibb County schools. They wanted to honor them since many graduations were canceled or postponed…
Summer Solstice Saturday brings heat and storm chances
After a pretty cool week, heat returned across Middle Georgia today. Highs warmed back to the low 90's in many spots across Georgia and we can expect more heat through the weekend. Saturday is the official start of Summer. As…
Peaceful protest, paint, preserving history on Juneteenth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community activists and some local artists say they are blocking the hate in Macon. Friday morning, the group built an art installation around the Confederate monument on the corner of 2nd St. and Cotton Ave. According…
CGTC Adult Education Division holds food drive for community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Central Georgia Technical College Adult Education Division partnered with the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank to hold a food drive Friday. Special Projects Manager Dr. Wanda West says the college aims to use their programs to…
Milledgeville declares Juneteenth official holiday
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As millions celebrate Juneteenth throughout the US, it becomes an official holiday in one Middle Georgia town. City officials and community leaders announced the declaration of Juneteenth as an official holiday in Milledgeville on Friday. Residents…
Bibb County School District looks to add eLearning days
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As concerns over the impact of COVID-19 continues, the Bibb County School District wants to add ten eLearning days to the 2020-21 academic school year. This is according to a news release from the Bibb County…
Woman faces aggravated assault charges after Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One woman faces aggravated assault charges after she fired shots at another woman. The incident happened at 11:38 Tuesday morning. Authorities identified the woman as 21-year-old Alexis Destinee Tharpe. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an…
State agencies offering Child SNAP benefits, Bibb County students eligible
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- According to a news release from the Bibb County School District, state agencies will issue SNAP benefits to students amid the pandemic. The Georgia Department of Human Services and the Georgia Department of Education will issue…
Dog of the week: Dawson
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dawson isa 2 and half year old American Staffordshire terrier mix. He’s sweet, playful and gets along with other dogs. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals…
Middle Georgia heats up this weekend
Well our respite from the heat and humidity begins coming to a close tomorrow across much of Middle Georgia. Sunshine, highs in the upper 80's/low 90's, and increased humidity will lead to a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms through…