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.…
The distribution drive-thru will be Friday, May 15 at the high school campus.
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…
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…
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…
A second person is charged in connection with the deaths of Gerald Walton and Tasha Vandiver in February.
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…
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 will be buried in Huntsville, Alabama next week.
Two Macon lawyers will represent a defendant in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case.
NASCAR announced Thursday Atlanta Motor Speedway is among the tracks that will host racing events in the near future.
Five candidates are qualified for the upcoming Macon-Bibb mayoral election.
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…
The Laurens County School District announced dates for prom and graduation Thursday.
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: The boil water advisory has been lifted.
Mercer Medicine says it will do COVID-19 Testing on Thursday.
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…
Tuesday, Governor Brian Kemp announced bars and event spaces will remain closed until May 31.
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…
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…
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating payments owed to the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority.
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…
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…
Five candidates are qualified for the upcoming Macon-Bibb mayoral election.
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…
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…
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…
Maze scored over 990 career points. He averaged 18.6 points, five rebounds and three assists his senior year.
Bullard has over 20 offers from some of the top D1 schools in the country.
A man has been shot and killed at the River Walk Apartment complex on Riverside Drive.
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…
Visitation is limited to one visitor per patient, who must be an immediate family member or medical care advocate over 12-years-old.
Little Richard created music that influenced many generations.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order Tuesday afternoon that said all drivers who received their licenses while on-the-road tests were suspended must take an on-the-road test after all.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rutland High School held a surprise graduation for one of its students. Kofi Gyamfi is a senior exchange student. When the Bibb County School District had to postpone graduation due to COVID-19, Kofi was set to…
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said Tuesday the state's live performance venues, bars and nightclubs will remain closed through May 31.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon Bacon Baseball and friends are adding someone to their 2020 roster. Not a new player, but a pig. The seasonal baseball team will add a live-male-pig mascot to join fan-favorite Kevin Bacon on the field during…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) -- Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA are asking for additional donations to meet the needs of people impacted by pandemic. The Goodwill is accepting non-perishable food items and personal protective equipment. On May 1, Goodwill reopened…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is receiving federal dollars to help with COVID-19 recovery from the CARES Act. The federal government allocated more than $1.1 million to Macon-Bibb for the fight against COVID-19, to help the community get back…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 57-year-old Macon man's body was found after a welfare check call prompted by neighbors. Chief Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley says neighbors of Walter Powell had not seen him in over a week. This prompted police…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested two Columbus men for a ring of church van thefts. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s deputies received a call from the pastor of Stone Creek Baptist Church on Riggins Mill Road and Sgoda Road on…
Five candidates are qualified for the upcoming Macon-Bibb mayoral election.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Zaxby’s announced the opening of its first location in Forsyth at 321 Cabiness Road. This is according to a news release from the restaurant’s headquarters. The Forsyth Zaxby's also brings 45 jobs to the community. The…
Georgia's Department of Public Health has halted most food service inspections in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, so we're taking a different approach to Restaurant Report Card for the time being.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: GBI investigating after Uvalda man dies in Telfair County shooting Two suspects wanted in murder of Randall Head 41NBC Acuweather Forecast: Warmer weather on the…
A man is dead after a shooting Monday afternoon, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Eastman Office is investigating.
A fire at an east Macon apartment complex Monday night caused major damage.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Warner Robins government offices are back open as of Monday morning. Mayor Randy Toms says it will be a slow process in order to ease everyone into it. He adds that government offices are taking…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Several local artists are doing their part to give back to Macon restaurants and businesses. The effort is called "Macon Gives a Shirt." Local artists have created limited edition t-shirts for your favorite places around town like…