Decision 2020: Meet Erion Smith, candidate for Macon-Bibb Commission Dist. 5
As Election Day inches closer, 41NBC is introducing Macon-Bibb voters to their candidates for commissioners.
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Man arrested following River Walk Apartments homicide
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators made an arrest in connection to the shooting death of 22-year-old Douglas Stevenson Tuesday night.
Decision 2020: Meet Seth Clark, candidate for Macon-Bibb Commission Dist. 5
As Election Day inches closer, 41NBC is introducing Macon-Bibb voters to their candidates for commissioners.
Decision 2020: Meet Carlton Kitchens, candidate for Macon-Bibb Commissioner Dist. 5
As Election Day inches closer for Georgia voters, 41NBC is introducing you to Macon-Bibb's commissioner candidates.
Macon churches offering free COVID-19 testing Saturday
The churches are teaming up with Community Empowerment Center Inc., and the Community Church of God.
Baldwin High School celebrates seniors during cap, gown distribution
Friday morning, staff and faculty gave out caps and gowns to the class of 2020
Macon's Moonhanger restaurants reopening Tuesday, May 26
All of the Moonhanger Group's restaurants will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, according to a Facebook post made by owner Wes Griffith.
Cliffard Whitby supporters speak out against GBI investigation
Supporters for Macon-Bibb Mayoral candidate Cliffard Whitby held a news conference Friday outside the Macon-Bibb Government Center.
GDOT placing rumble strips in middle Georgia counties
According to the Federal Highway Administration, more than half of fatal crashes happen when a driver crosses the center line.
Historic Macon to move to new location
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Historic Macon Foundation is moving its headquarters to a new location. The non-profit organization announced the plans at its annual meeting Thursday. Historic Macon says it will move into the oldest standing fire station in…
Decision 2020: Meet Marc Whitfield, candidate for Macon-Bibb mayor
Five candidates are qualified for the upcoming Macon-Bibb mayoral election.
'He didn't commit murder': Macon lawyers speak on client in Ahmaud Arbery case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon lawyers, Franklin and Laura Hogue, are representing 64-year-old Gregory McMichael in the Ahmaud Arbery case -- a man killed while jogging in Brunswick in February. They say their client didn't commit murder, and it…
NewTown Macon in running for contest, grand prize of $25k
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NewTown Macon is in the running for the 2020 “America’s Main Streets” contest. According to a news release from NewTown, Main Streets helps with the growth of downtowns, communities, and it helps build a sense of…
Houston County Schools releases dates, times, locations for graduations
The Houston County School District announced the dates, times and locations for all of its in-person graduation ceremonies in a series of Facebook posts Friday.
Tech glitches keep Atlanta voters waiting for mail ballots
ATLANTA (AP) - The election director for Georgia’s most populous county says that technical issues have prevented officials from processing absentee ballot applications sent in by email. Fulton County Election Director Richard Barron said Thursday that it’s caused a backlog…
Some Georgians forget jobless benefit claims as filings rise
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s labor commissioner has a message to people seeking unemployment benefits -- Don’t forget to claim them each week. Labor Commissioner Mark Butler told reporters Thursday that more than 50,000 gig economy and self-employed workers approved for…
Macon non-profit provides survival kits to Bibb's under-represented population
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --A local man is helping the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jerrod Echols -- founder of the Melanated Community Stimulation Project Incorporated -- says his life-long mission is to help Bibb County’s under-represented population. He says his…
Two murder suspects arrested after Crimestoppers tip
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pair of murder suspects are in jail this morning in connection to the Randall Head killing, thanks to a Crimestoppers tip. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies and U.S.…
Baldwin High to celebrate seniors during cap and gown distribution
The distribution drive-thru will be Friday, May 15 at the high school campus.
Navicent celebrates the release of Albany COVID-19 patient
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Medical Center Navicent Health celebrated the release of COVID-19 patient, Bernice Brown on Tuesday. Brown’s daughter, Jacques Williams, says her mom was in the hospital for 37 days. And having her mother home now is the…
'It needs to happen:' local state lawmakers pushing for hate crime bill
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia lawmakers say the state is past due for hate crime laws and they want a bill to pass following the death of Ahmaud Arbery. "We're coming. There's no way we're going to stop what has…
United Way of Central Georgia announces 5th round of grants
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The United Way of Central Georgia has announced the next round of grants from its COVID-19 fund. According to the organization, the fund’s fifth round of grants that totals $67,500 will assist three organizations in their…
Monroe County teen's boyfriend charged in February 27 killings
A second person is charged in connection with the deaths of Gerald Walton and Tasha Vandiver in February.
Rotary Clubs help make PPE for healthcare workers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Rotary Clubs of Warner Robins, Centerville, Perry and Byron have partnered to make personal protective equipment for healthcare providers. The groups were able to produce hospital gowns and shields at the Firestarter FabLab in Warner…
Rigby's Water World preparing to open in June
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rigby's Water World is preparing to open in June. During Governor Brian Kemp's COVID-19 update Tuesday, he said that pools may be able to open next month. Steve Brown with Rigby's says they will continue to…
Little Richard to be buried in Huntsville, Alabama
Little Richard will be buried in Huntsville, Alabama next week.
Macon lawyers represent defendant in Ahmaud Arbery case
Two Macon lawyers will represent a defendant in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case.
NASCAR: Atlanta Motor Speedway among next few races
NASCAR announced Thursday Atlanta Motor Speedway is among the tracks that will host racing events in the near future.
Decision 2020: Meet Cliffard Whitby, candidate for Macon-Bibb mayor
Five candidates are qualified for the upcoming Macon-Bibb mayoral election.
Judge convicts felon, sentences to prison for illegally possessing guns
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon County man was sentenced to prison for possessing guns. This comes from Charlie Peeler, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. A U.S. District Judge sentenced 38-year-old Joe Oliver Butler, III on…
Laurens School District announces dates for prom, graduation
The Laurens County School District announced dates for prom and graduation Thursday.
UPDATE: Man found dead with gunshot wounds at Macon Mall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - UPDATE: Sgt. Clay Williams with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the person died following a self-inflicted gunshot wound. _________________________________________________________ Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are on scene at the Macon Mall looking into a…
UPDATE: Boil water advisory lifted for residents in Ivey
UPDATE: The boil water advisory has been lifted.
Mercer to hold COVID-19 testing in Baldwin County
Mercer Medicine says it will do COVID-19 Testing on Thursday.
Staying warm through the week
We finally saw our big warm up in Middle Georgia today, with highs warming back to the mid 80's across much of the area. Expect more days like today, with warm air and increasing humidity through the end of the…
Macon bars preparing to reopen in June
Tuesday, Governor Brian Kemp announced bars and event spaces will remain closed until May 31.
Centerville’s City Hall reopening Thursday
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Centerville’s City Hall and other offices within the building are set to reopen Thursday. Employees will be implementing social distancing rules. The building will have markings in the lobby showing how far apart people should be…
Red Cross says it needs blood from African American donors
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the amount of American Red Cross blood drives and blood donations. Now, the non-profit is putting out a call for African-American people to donate. According to the American Red Cross, the COVID-19…
Georgia AG's Office asks GBI to investigate Macon-Bibb mayoral candidate Cliffard Whitby for possible theft, forgery
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating payments owed to the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority.
Middle Georgia performers encouraged to join Socially Distant Fest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There is a new way that entertainers can perform their music using a virtual platform. It's called the Socially Distant Fest, and has grown into a movement for musicians, poets, puppeteers, fire spinners, and those wanting…
Sheep, goat help clear area in Macon for passive park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is clearing off land for a park in a unique way. Near Ingleside Avenue and Buford Road, you will see sheep and a goat grazing the grounds. Michael Glisson with Parks and Beautification says…
Decision 2020: Meet Blake Sullivan, candidate for Macon-Bibb mayor
Five candidates are qualified for the upcoming Macon-Bibb mayoral election.
Houston County School District plans on having in person graduation ceremonies in June
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County School District plans on holding in person graduation ceremonies in June. According to a letter that was sent to parents and graduating seniors from Superintendent, Dr. Mark Scott, the graduation ceremonies will…
Daybreak Interview: Celebrate biking and walking during Macon Bike Walk Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – May is National Bike Month. It was started in 1956 as a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encourage people to give biking a try. Bike Walk Macon, a grassroots bicycle and pedestrian…
Historic Macon will hold 2020 Preservation Awards virtually
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Historic Macon Foundation is holding its 2020 Macon Preservation Awards virtually this year. May is National Preservation Month... Every year Historic Macon awards both companies and individuals for preserving the city's history. Thursday, the foundation…
Washington County's Jarden Maze signs with Southern Union State
Maze scored over 990 career points. He averaged 18.6 points, five rebounds and three assists his senior year.
Offers keep pouring in for Baldwin's Javon Bullard
Bullard has over 20 offers from some of the top D1 schools in the country.
UPDATE: Man killed at north Macon apartment complex
A man has been shot and killed at the River Walk Apartment complex on Riverside Drive.
Warmer weather arrives Wednesday in Middle Georgia
High pressure once again kept us dry and mild across the area today, but we managed to keep our highs relatively cool. These cooler days are on their way out as we head through the rest of the week. High…
Coliseum Medical Centers and Northside Hospital to allow visitation
Visitation is limited to one visitor per patient, who must be an immediate family member or medical care advocate over 12-years-old.