Unadilla's David Ragan to compete in Truck Series race at Atlanta
Unadilla's David Ragan will compete in the upcoming NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Macon-Bibb commissioners approve resolution holding off furloughs until January
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners voted on a budget amendment in committee Friday morning, that would allow commissioners to not take as much from the reserve fund balance. Mayor Robert Reichert called for the reduction in his original plan…
Warner Robins city buildings will reopen to the public June 1st
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins city buildings will reopen to the public Monday, June 1st. According to a news release from the city, the buildings will being open during normal, pre-COVID-19 business hours. The number of non-employees in…
BCSO arrests suspect in double homicide
Witnesses told police two men were fighting when a third man approached with a gun and fired shots.
SOAR Academy teachers, administrators deliver signs of completion to seniors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- SOAR Academy's class of 2020 got a special send-off Thursday. Teachers and staff made their way to the homes of nearly 60 seniors to wish them well. Sixty-four seniors were shocked to find staff from SOAR…
Drive-thru zoo provides fun for Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Families in Middle Georgia have a new way to experience wildlife while maintaining social distancing. The Museum of Arts and Sciences has started hosting a drive-thru zoo to give parents and children an opportunity to enjoy…
Cirrus Academy holds Moving-Up Ceremony for eighth graders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cirrus Academy Charter School in Macon held an 8th grade drive-thru Moving-up Ceremony Wednesday. The event recognized students moving on to high school. Teachers say they wanted to make sure students were honored for their hard…
Macon-Bibb commissioners look to budget for alternative summer programs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb commissioners are ironing out budget details before they take a final vote in June. Now, commissioners are trying to find funding for summer camp alternatives. This comes after the mayor announced canceling summer camps, major…
Governor Kemp announces reopening dates for several entities including bars, summer school
Governor Brian Kemp announced the reopening dates for several entities Thursday.
Macon Habitat, Mercer University receives $60,000 Solar Power System Grant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — More homeowners will now have a new way to power their homes. The All Points North Foundation has awarded a $60,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Macon and Mercer University to provide installation of low-cost…
Macon joins nine US cities in national effort to reimagine public spaces
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – To support social, economic, and environmental goals, Macon has joined the Reimagining the Civic Commons initiative. The national program aims to bring the benefits of strategic investments in parks, libraries, trails and community centers to more…
WANTED | Suspects break into Family Dollar, steal multiple packs of cigarettes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need your help identifying and finding the people shown in the above photo. Authorities say that the individuals are suspected of committing burglary around 1 a.m. Thursday at the Family Dollar at…
Warner Robins Police identify body found on Doraville Court
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police have identified a woman's body found in a field Tuesday. Teens found the decomposed body while walking in a grassy area off Doraville Court in the Woodbury Subdivision. According to a news…
Fatal traffic accident on Sardis Church Road leaves two dead, one in critical condition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities are looking into a single auto accident that left two people dead and another person in critical condition. Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators say the accident happened at the intersection of Sardis Church Road and Barfield…
Daybreak Segment: How to make Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Veggie Pizza
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pizza is a food most people enjoy, but isn't always the healthiest option. Chef Scottie Johnson, a private chef from Warner Robins and a winner of the first ever Georgia Seafood Festival, sent in a video…
Howard RB Jeremiah Kelly signs with Albany State University
He finished his senior season with 1,041 yards rushing and 11 total touchdowns.
Scattered storms continue Thursday across Middle Georgia
Despite the cloud cover, today has been a relatively dry day across Middle Georgia with much of the area seeing under 0.02" of rain. Heavier rain will move in beginning tomorrow associated with the (seemingly ever present...ugh) upper level low…
COVID-19 pandemic impacting local musicians
Musicians have been struggling to adapt to a new way of performing without concerts.
UPDATE: 2 dead, 1 injured in single-vehicle crash in south Bibb County
Two people are dead and another person is injured after a single-vehicle crash in south Bibb County Wednesday night.
Governor Kemp tours Macon company: 'This place is huge'
Governor Brian Kemp made two stops in Macon Wednesday morning. One of them was to tour Irving Consumer Products, a tissue paper production company.
Historic Macon launches new version of flea market
After canceling its annual April Flea Market, Historic Macon is kicking off a new version of the sale.
Milledgeville Downtown Development Authority awards 15 grants to small businesses
The Downtown Development Authority in Milledgeville awarded 15 grants to local businesses to provide financial assistance during the pandemic.
DA's Office: Bullet hole discovered in David Cooke's vehicle
A bullet hole was discovered in the hood of a vehicle belonging to Macon Judicial District Attorney David Cooke Wednesday afternoon.
Deputies: Man breaks into dollar store, steals candy
Bibb County deputies are looking for a man they say broke into a dollar store and stole candy.
Lake Tobesofkee fees may increase
Lake Tobesofkee admission prices and other fees are expected to rise.
Moonhanger Group closes restaurants again after employees test positive
All but one of The Moonhanger Group's restaurants are closed again after employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Governor Kemp touring Navicent temporary pods, Irving Tissue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Governor Brian Kemp stopped in Macon Wednesday morning to get a glimpse inside the Medical Center, Navicent Health's temporary medical units used to help fight COVID-19. He says these pods help make Georgia ready for a…
Daybreak Interview: Tips to help you prepare for hurricane season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Summer is just around the corner and so is another season, hurricane season. The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1st. Shaun Alston-Howard, from Country Financial Insurance, joined 41NBC News at Daybreak via Skype to share…
Warner Robins Police: Body found on Doraville Court
The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating following the discovery of a body Tuesday night.
Cool, rainy weather hangs around Wednesday
Clouds and rain kept many of us cool across Middle Georgia today, and we can expect more of the same through the rest of the week. An upper level low pressure system to our west (near Texas and Louisiana) continues…
Houston Humane Society adopts new process
The shelter is limiting the number of people that can be inside.
Curbside pick available at Middle Georgia libraries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tuesday, curbside pick will be available at nearly six Middle Georgia libraries. Bibb, Crawford, and Jones counties are some areas where libraries do not require a contract for curbside pickup. To place an order, residents must…
Waiting list open for Macon apartments
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Macon community is now accepting requests for its waiting list. Anthony Homes Inc., a property under Macon Housing Authority is taking applications for its waiting list by telephone only. The property offers 1 to 5…
Goodwill Job Connection Career Centers opening for in-person service
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Goodwill of Middle Georgia reopens its Career Centers. Tuesday, Goodwill opened its Job Connection Career Centers to in-person client services. The Goodwill has nine career centers that will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
Portion of College Street closed for railroad bridge replacement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Starting Tuesday, May 26th, drivers need to watch for road closings and detours as crews work to replace a bridge on College Street near Appleton Avenue in Macon. Contractors are replacing the bridge over the Norfolk…
United Way, Community Foundation announce sixth round of COVID-19 response grants
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - United Way of Central Georgia and the Community Foundation of Central Georgia announce their sixth round of grants from the COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund. The latest round totals $23,500. Diligent Transportation Services received $10,000 to…
Houston County Schools will offer free summer meals for children
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County School Nutrition Program will continue offering free meals into the summer. The meals are for children ages 18 and under, and they do not need to be enrolled in the Houston County…
Houston County to offer virtual summer school
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County School District is offering summer school online for middle school and high school. The virtual summer school will take place June 8 – July 17. Students who need classes to graduate on…
Argument over rent ends with one dead, two arrested
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An argument over rent and the upkeep of a home ends with one man dead, Monday around noon. According to Dublin Police Chief Tim Chatman, 19-yr-old Royal Patterson shot and killed 30-yr-old Quinton Gipson during the…
Moonhanger Group restaurants reopen
UPDATE: (5/27) - All but one of Moonhanger Group's restaurants are closed again after employees tested positive for COVID-19. _____________________________________________________________________ MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After closing down operations, the Moonhanger Group is reopening its restaurants. Owner Wes Griffith announced in…
Bibb deputies arrest suspect after Payne City shooting
Payne CITY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One man is in custody after a shooting in Payne City Tuesday morning. Deputies say the incident happened around 9 a.m. near the intersection of Brookdale Ave and Short Street. According to the Bibb County…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 18-22
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 18 and Friday, May 22.
MORNING UPDATE: Vehicle hits, kills pedestrian on Highway 42 in Monroe County; Cooler day ahead as rain continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Vehicle hits, kills pedestrian on Highway 42 in Monroe County 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Cooler day ahead as rain continues
Rain sticks around for the week in Middle Georgia
Summer storms popped up once again across Middle Georgia, with more on the way through the rest of the week. A cut off low (like the one we were dealing with last week) will situate itself in Texas. This will…
Group waves American flags over I-75 to remember fallen soldiers
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A group of people hung out over I-75 in honor of our country's fallen soldiers. If you traveled on I-75 near Russell Parkway in Warner Robins on Memorial Day, you may have noticed a group…
Decision 2020: Meet Raymond Wilder, candidate for Macon-Bibb Commission Dist. 6
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Election Day is just weeks away. As Macon-Bibb voters get ready to head to the polls, 41NBC News is introducing you to the candidates for commissioner. Decision 2020: Meet Raymond Wilder, Macon-Bibb Commission Candidate for District…
Vehicle hits, kills pedestrian on Highway 42 in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An accident on Highway 42 in Monroe County claims the life of a pedestrian. According to a post on the Monroe County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, the incident happened at 6:45 a.m. Monday. Deputies say a…
MORNING UPDATE: Woman arrested after stabbing boyfriend during an argument, Scattered showers could impact Memorial Day plans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Woman arrested after stabbing boyfriend during an argument 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Scattered showers could impact Memorial Day plans
Woman arrested after stabbing boyfriend during an argument
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing incident at a boarding house in Macon. Deputies say the incident happened in Rice Mill Road around 10:30 p.m. Sunday night. According to witnesses, stated 50-year-old Evonne…
Man faces attempted murder charges after he shoots two in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A man is in custody after he shot two people in a Macon motel parking. Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into a shooting incident that happened outside of the Wood Spring Suites on Harrison Road.…