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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…
COVID-19 numbers increase in Middle Georgia after reopening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The number of new COVID-19 cases is still increasing in Middle Georgia. The Department of Public Health as well as local doctors say they see peaks in positive COVID-19 cases in Middle Georgia. This is in…
Local organizations plan to connect communities with new walking trails
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon is joining several major cities to make a commitment to reimagining how people come together. The local team envisions connecting communities around the city with new walking trails. The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail is one of…
First responders remove alligator from Central City Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — After multiple alligator sightings in Macon, first responders partnered to locate and remove the reptile from the area. Nuisance Wildlife Trapper Billy Mclean says he received several calls about an alligator in Central City Park. After…
Macon church continues COVID-19 testing, fewer people seeking test
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Medical professionals say the number of people getting tested for COVID-19 is declining, but that isn't stopping one Macon church. Wednesday, Macedonia Baptist Church in Macon set up a drive-thru testing site from 10 a.m. until…
Reward offered for historic building fire ruled as arson
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The State Fire Marshall's Office is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in an arson case. The incident happened at 118 E. Beech Street in Cochran. The State Fire Marshal's office ruled…
Man shot to death in parking lot of bar in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A fight at a bar in Macon leads to a man being shot and killed Wednesday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 25 year old Devonate Tennyson and private security guards at Midtown Daiquri…
Scattered storms return to Middle Georgia Thursday
We have had another great day across Middle Georgia, with plenty of sunshine this afternoon and highs well below normal. Once again, we can thank the upper level low for keeping us cool and dry, but changes are on the…
Community opposes new alcohol license for store on Pio Nono Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Plans for a new alcohol license for a convenience store on Pio Nono Avenue came to a halt after the commissioners tabled the item Tuesday. However, some community members say the area doesn't need another store…
'How offended are you now': More vandalism reported in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Vandals defaced a Confederate statue and sprayed graffiti in Tattnall Square Park Wednesday. Bibb County Parks & Beautification crews cleaned up the damage. Many phrases like "Black Lives Matter" and “How offended are you now” were…
Teen wanted in connection with murder in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need the public’s help locating a suspect wanted in connection with a homicide that happened at the intersection of Houston Ave. and Cynthia Ave. near Bowden Homes apartments. Investigators need to know…
Monroe County Reporter co-owner breaks silence about partner Will Davis
Monroe County Reporter co-owner Robert Williams Jr. has broken his silence about his partner Will Davis.
Bibb Sheriff's deputies need public’s help in credit card fraud investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need the public’s help finding and identifying two people in connection with a financial transaction card fraud investigation. Deputies say a stolen debit card was reported used on April 30 at the…
Vandals deface Confederate statue in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A statue in downtown Macon is one of the latest targets on a growing list of acts of civil protest. Wednesday, county crews were at the Confederate monument on Cotton Avenue and 2nd St. removing the…
Two men wanted for armed robbery at Subway in Byron
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Byron police are looking for two men who they say robbed a Subway restaurant at gunpoint Sunday night. According to a post on the Byron Police Department's Facebook page, the two men entered the restaurant with a…
MORNING UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff David Davis explains policing protocol; Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve July 4 fireworks celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Bibb County Sheriff David Davis explains policing protocol Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve July 4 fireworks celebration 41NBC Acuweather update: Cool again today, but hot weather is on…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve July 4 fireworks celebration
Fireworks will light up the night sky over Lake Tobesofkee on Saturday, July 4.
Former Macon-Bibb mayoral candidate Sullivan endorses Miller
Former candidate for Macon-Bibb Mayor Blake Sullivan is endorsing Lester Miller.
Another cool day on the way for Middle Georgia
Good evening! What a great fall day it was across Middle Georgia today! Temperatures stayed about 15-20 degrees cooler than normal today, under the influence of an upper level closed low and a wedge front. We will keep both of…
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis explains policing protocol
Another viral video sweeping the nation of an officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of a black man has many questioning police departments all over the country.
Facebook group connecting those in need during the pandemic
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Facebook group called HelpIn is uniting people with similar struggles during the pandemic. Tammy Tucker from Warner Robins had been out of work after being diagnosed with COVID-19. She says a pipe burst underneath…
Warner Robins teachers surprise top readers
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Teachers at Westside Elementary in Warner Robins didn't let COVID-19 stop them from surprising nearly 30 top readers. The teachers went to each students' home and presented them with Top Reader yard signs. Top readers…
Historic Downtown Perry small businesses awarded Resiliency Grant
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Small business owners in Historic Downtown Perry got a monetary boost from Perry's Main Street program. Nineteen businesses received over $4,700 in grant money awarded by the Perry Main Street Advisory Board. The Main Street program…
Middle Georgia's Museum of Aviation set to reopen to public
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Museum of Aviation will reopen to the public, Wednesday morning. Upon reopening, the museum will enforce safety measures to minimize the spread of coronavirus. Darlene McLendon, the president and CEO of the Museum of…
Saint Paul AME Church holds grocery giveaway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With the pandemic causing layoffs across Middle Georgia, Saint Paul AME Church provided relief for some residents. The church gave away groceries on Tuesday to continue making a difference in the community. Dr. Kevin T. Moore…
'This is a coward’s act': Sheriff responds to graffiti on MLK signs, Tubman grounds
Macon-Bibb officials say several Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard signs and the pavement at the Tubman Museum were vandalized on Sunday.
Navicent Health allows visitors after policy changes, reviewing COVID-19 data
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- This week, a local hospital is allowing visitors in some areas of their facilities after reviewing coronavirus data. Navicent Health will change portions of its essential visitation policy, which began in March when COVID-19 prevention started.…
GEICO looking to hire 200 at Macon office
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you are searching for a job, GEICO's Macon office is looking to fill 200 positions over the next two months. The Macon location is hiring Sales Representatives, Claims Service Representatives and Emergency Roadside Service Representatives.…
Local businesses take steps toward reopening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– More local businesses are taking precautionary steps toward reopening. Many shop owners plan to use the “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to govern their reopening. Spatique owner Darlene Williams says customers will experience a number of…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores June 8-12
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 8 and Friday, June 12.
Cool temps and low humidity stick around Middle Georgia
Well, maybe it is just me, but I am not complaining about the temps we are seeing across Middle Georgia today. We can thank the upper level low and wedge front for combining their powers and creating a really nice…
The impact of defunding police in Middle Georgia
Defunding would mean less money put towards weapons and vehicles for police officers.