UPDATE: According to Mike Kaplan with the Bibb County Board of Elections, officials are done recounting ballots. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Board of Elections officials say they are well ahead of schedule with their…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are searching for Dausha Mitchell on charges of Theft by Deception and Deposit Account Fraud. Suspect description Age: 26 Height: 5’-07” Weight: 180 pounds Crimestoppers If you can help in any way…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are searching for Samuel Spivey on charges of sexual battery. Spivey frequents the Montpelier and Pio Nono Avenue area. Suspect description Height: 5’09” Weight: 197 pounds Tattoos: Both arms,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Arthritis, or joint inflammation, can cause joint pain, stiffness, and can get worse the older we get. Some people suffer from ankle arthritis, which could require surgery. Dr. Tonda Wooten, from Piedmont Orthopedic Complex in Macon,…
MILLEGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville woman is dead after her home caught fire Sunday morning. According to Baldwin County Fire Chief, Victor Young, 23 year old Brittany Spell was killed during a house fire at 594…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students who attend class on the Southwest High School campus will spend Monday and Tuesday learning from home. According to an email from the Bibb County School District, Southwest High School students and the Elam Alexander…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monroe County Middle School students will be learning from home through their Thanksgiving break because of a their exposure to COVID-19. According to a Monroe County School Facebook post, middle school students will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man is dead after being involved in a crash in Macon early Sunday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 58 year old Todd Glessner was driving south on…
The artwork is on display for the next two weeks at Triangle Macon Arts and the Museum of Arts and Sciences.
Deputies arrived at an east Macon neighborhood around 10 Friday morning in response to a shooting.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Bibb County School District students return for in-person learning, the Macon Water Authority wants to make sure kids hydrate safely. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, each school now has water fountains with a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Parks & Beautification Department crews are sweeping the streets, picking up leaves and debris to help prevent clogged drains. According to a Macon-Bibb news release, during the month of October four…
It's a milestone only some people are lucky enough to see.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Baldwin County School District announced an 85 percent graduation rate for the 2019-2020 school year. This exceeds Georgia's graduation rate. It shows continuous progress in the school district’s goal to increase the percentage of graduating…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville man who admitted possessing 445 grams of crack cocaine and cocaine received a sentence to federal prison for distributing the illegal drugs Thursday. This is according to Charlie Peeler, the US Attorney…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones reports he is on the scene of a murder-suicide investigation in east Macon. Jones identified the victims as 31-year-old Sidney Bishop and 19-year-old Diamond Purvis. The Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded…
The proposal is to rename the building in honor a former Macon Mayor.
After a record breaking morning of rain we have finally started to dry out across Middle Georgia. This brought clearing skies to the area by the afternoon and continued warm temperatures. Tomorrow will bring a beautiful Friday to Middle Georgia…
The one acre park on Carroll street has been in the works since 2014.
The new complex will be used as a facility for afterschool youth recreational programs and Macon RBI.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State University reports Fall 2020 enrollment numbers show record growth. According to the University System of Georgia’s official report released Wednesday, MGA enrollment grew by 4.2 percent over last year. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Democrats select a Macon representative as the new Georgia State House of Representatives Minority Leader. During a meeting Tuesday, they selected Representative James Beverly. This comes after the party’s former leader, Democrat Bob…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It's an event two years in the making. The Grand Opera House will screen the docuseries "Hidden History" Thursday. The project highlights the history of the LGBTQ community in Macon. It started with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioner Elaine Lucas tells 41NBC her husband, Senator David Lucas, is in the hospital after testing positive for COVID-19. The 70-year-old democratic state senator was admitted Wednesday, Lucas says she feels fine,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police are looking for a man who threw a cinder block at a parked car. The vehicle was parked outside of Rutherford Trophie on Pio Nono Avenue at the time of the incident.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tonight's football game between Southwest and Bleckley County at the Ed Defore Sports Complex has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. No positive cases have been confirmed, but someone has displayed symptoms within the Patriots program.…
Click here to watch LIVE BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia judge is being asked to decide whether to grant bond for a father and son charged in the February slaying of Ahmaud Arbery. Gregory and Travis McMichael were scheduled…
CLICK HERE WATCH LIVE BRUNSWICK, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Superior Court Judge Timothy Walmsley will rule on whether or not Gregory and Travis McMichael are eligible for bond today. The father and son were jailed in May after chasing and shooting…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ace is a 2 year old Rottweiler/hound mix. He’s sweet, goofy, and playful. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue in Macon. Anyone that goes to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Ornaments, paintings, and even masks are among the items you can buy for your loved ones at The Macon Arts Alliance during their Handmade Holiday sale. Julie Wilkerson is the executive director for The Macon Arts Alliance.…
Rain and storms have been hanging around Middle Georgia this evening after a day of record warmth. More rain and storms will be possible overnight with warm conditions sticking around as well. Good news in the Gulf…
The Beall's Hill community will get a new restaurant soon called Mamas Rouge Southern Cooking.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On Veterans Day, the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is reminding vets about the "Ride Forever" initiative. First launched on Veterans Day 2019, the initiative allows veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. military to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation releases its 2021 Places in Peril list, and it includes two Middle Georgia sites. Every year the list is designed to raise awareness about Georgia’s significant historic,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon dentist collected 90 pounds of Halloween candy that she plans to donate to troops overseas through Operation Shoe Box. Dr. Sheila K. Shah from MaconSmiles dental office paid children one dollar…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- US Congressman Austin Scott of Georgia’s 8th Congressional District came to Macon in response to Jon Ossoff's visit to Central City Park Wednesday. Scott says the mission aimed to highlight what he calls…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Middle Georgia State University and Macon-Bibb County honor those who fought for our country. Dozens gathered to honor the men and women who fought for a better future. Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert and MGA…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Mayor-Elect Lester Miller says county commissioners should hold off on renaming the Macon City Auditorium until the new administration is sworn in and can receive community input. According to a post on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Startup Week will celebrate virtually December 1-4. Macon Startup Week is a celebration dedicated to entrepreneurship. The goal of the event is to create opportunities and develop momentum for local businesses. This year’s celebration will…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Republican representatives want 5 million ballots recounted by hand before Georgia certifies election results. U.S. Rep. Doug Collins and Georgia's Republican Party Chairman David Shafer sent a letter to the state's chief elections officer requesting the…
SOCON signed a six-year deal with ESPN and ESPN+ through the 2025-26 academic year.
Bibb County Deputies are looking for three people accused of robbing a dollar store Tuesday night.
The company conducted trials for the immunization, and says it's about 90 percent effective in preventing the virus.
The committee says safety and the well-being of participants and attendees is always first and foremost.
Byron Elementary School will be closed starting Wednesday, November 11, and students and staff won't return until Monday, November 30, following Thanksgiving Break.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Beef Board and Visit Macon announced Macon Beer Company as the winning restaurant of the 2020 Macon Burger Week. This is according to a news release from the Georgia Beef Board.…
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - Georgia hit a new peak in high school graduation rates at the end of the spring semester. On Tuesday, The state Department of Education said that 83.8% of seniors graduated on time. Which…
(AP) -- If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel. That's because a rental makes…
(AP) -- Masks made with antiviral materials are popping up, but there haven’t been enough rigorous independent studies to establish whether they're better at protecting wearers or preventing the spread of the virus. Scientists say it takes time to design…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between November 2 and November 6.