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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Robert Williams Jr. has broken his silence about his partner Will Davis.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fireworks will light up the night sky over Lake Tobesofkee on Saturday, July 4.
Former candidate for Macon-Bibb Mayor Blake Sullivan is endorsing Lester Miller.
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…
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.
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
Macon-Bibb officials say several Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard signs and the pavement at the Tubman Museum were vandalized on Sunday.
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.…
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.…
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…
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.
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…
Defunding would mean less money put towards weapons and vehicles for police officers.
Macon-Bibb Commissioner Elaine Lucas says she doesn't have any regrets about recent posts she's made on Facebook.
Activists are requesting for Monroe County Reporter co-owner and editor Will Davis to step down from his position after they say he made controversial comments on social media and other online outlets.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- After two years of discussion, the Baldwin County Regional Airport has made space for more aircrafts. The regional airport built a new ramp where planes can park and a new area for the construction of hangers.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators and a special response team unit arrested a Macon man for a string of commercial burglaries. Authorities identified the man as 39-year-old Michael Antoine Cornelius. They say Cornelius burglarized the following businesses: …
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Baldwin County is partnering with a community food bank to feed residents each month. Organizers say every third Monday of the month, the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank will use its mobile pantry to help areas…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man in connection with shooting a man in the stomach on June 3. The incident happened at Green Pine Acres Mobile Home Park. On Saturday morning around 9:30, deputies…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into a fatal car accident that happened around 11:45 p.m. Sunday. Authorities say the single-car accident occurred on I-75 northbound near Bass Road. Investigators say a 2005 Chevrolet Impala reportedly…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Severe chest pain can often be a sign of a heart attack. Depending on how serious the situation is, a doctor may suggest heart bypass surgery. Dr. Arshad Yousuf, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Coliseum Medical Centers,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two men are dead after their motorcycles crashed with a pickup truck in Macon Friday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 24 year old Troy Myrick and 22 year old Blake Heflin, both of…
DOOLY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Crisp County man is behind bars. He's been charged with murdering a man in Dooly County and kidnapping a woman. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 41 year old Heath Register was taken…
It was a hot and steamy week across Middle Georgia, but many places have seen at least a small decrease in humidity today. That inclusion of a little bit of dry air allowed us to cool to the 60's early…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Former Macon Mayor C. Jack Ellis and others stood at the foot of the confederate memorial statue in downtown Macon. Ellis says the group has been fighting to get the landmark removed and calls now the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Juneteenth, the day known for the beginning of freedom for African Americans, is near. To honor the day amid the pandemic, a local group is set to host a series of virtual Juneteenth events. The events…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Residents in Forsyth are gathering Saturday to protest about negative comments on social media from an employee at the Monroe County Reporter. According to a release, community members will rally to express the staff member's negative…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — As COVID-19 restrictions relax, local businesses are preparing for crowds. Dozens lined up for the reopening of Sandy Beach Waterpark Friday morning. According to StandGuard Aquatics, the waterpark is open to the public with some changes.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Anita Reynolds-Howard is leading David Cooke in the Macon-Bibb District Attorney race with 76 percent of the vote. Cooke has served as DA for Bibb, Peach, and Crawford counties for eight years. Howard has been a…
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is lifting more health-related restrictions stemming from COVID-19. The Republican governor signed an order Thursday allowing spectator sports and live performance venues to reopen and conventions to resume on July 1, subject to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon Volunteer Clinic’s midtown garden received a much-needed renovation. Now nearly six weeks later, the weeds are gone. The Valerie Biskey Memorial Garden at the clinic got the makeover, thanks to efforts planned by Life Scout,…
The World Wide Leader in sports recently expanded its Top 100 players rankings for the class of 2021.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Unofficial elections results show a runoff election between Cliffard Whitby and Lester Miller will decide Macon's next mayor. According to the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections, Lester Miller received 16,511 votes and Cliffard Whitby received 10,456. The Board…