MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The deadline for those qualifying to run for Macon-Bibb elected offices ended Friday. Macon-Bibb County will elect a different mayor for the first time since 2007. The mayoral candidates are Lester Miller, Larry Schlesinger, Blake Sullivan,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer redshirt senior guard Ethan Stair has been named SoCon Player of the Week. Stair averaged 14 points and 16.5 boards last week in wins over The Citadel (73-57) and Wofford (59-47). He's now up to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Navicent Health doesn’t want you to wait until something bad happens to prepare yourself. On the first Friday of each month, the hospital holds the national program Stop the Bleed -- a program created in response…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested a Macon man after he tried to enter a woman's car at a business on Hartley Bridge Road. Authorities identified the suspect as 39-year-old Allen Duane Taylor, of Macon. Deputies say they responded to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking for a suspect who fired shots at a north Macon homeowner after trying to break into his house. Investigators identified the suspect as 23-year-old De’Vontae Carswell, of Stockbridge. Investigators say…
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The U.S. Geological Survey website shows that a 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck Middle Georgia on Thursday, March 5, 2020, just before 4 pm. The quakes center was located just a few miles southwest of Davisboro, Georgia…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Saturday, March 7th is International Women's Day, which dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. The Buck Melton Community Center in Macon is playing host to an event…
Some areas have seen up to seven inches of rain.
Three west Macon hotels could be declared a public nuisance for frequent criminal activity.
The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is doing its best to keep riders virus free.
We have finally gotten rid of the rain in Middle Georgia and will be seeing sunshine for the weekend. Even though the rain is moving out, it won't be a perfect day. Very breezy conditions will be moving in with…
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Flooding in Wilcox County forced several families to evacuate. Heavy rainfall this week submerged a neighborhood. Residents near Mike Street and Doris Coney Street say the flooding is the worst they have ever seen. They are…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The fatal tasing between three former Washington County Sheriff deputies and an African American man is heading to Georgia Supreme Court. Washington County District Attorney Hayward Atlman says his office wants to reinstate the murder charges…
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Transportation urges residents to drive carefully around milepost marker 4 on U.S. 441 southbound. Officials say the right shoulder is caving away due to the heavy rainfall. Currently, the right lane and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and community partners are bringing a software laboratory to Houston County. A ceremony was held on Thursday at the future facility near Park Place Drive. This will be the…
Georgia governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order Thursday declaring a state of emergency for 120 counties south of I-20.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Workforce development was the topic of discussion at Houston County's Eggs and Issues event on Thursday. The county wants to bridge a gap between employers and students. Becky Lee, with the Houston Development Authority, says…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Houston Healthcare provided registered nurses and medical staff at Eggs and Issues, Thursday morning. Nurses attended to answer questions surrounding the virus. There were also several informational flyers available…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baberitos is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The restaurant chain first opened its doors on Feb. 20, 2000, in Athens, Georgia. The Founder and CEO Downing Barber was in Middle Georgia at the Forsyth Road location in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon Water Authority will host its 15th Annual Kids Fishing Derby at Javors Lucas Lake this Saturday. According to a news release, participants between the ages of 3 and 16 will have an opportunity to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia High School Association basketball state finals have returned to Macon. With 15 schools across the state playing at the Macon Centreplex Thursday through Saturday, community leaders have been preparing for an economic impact. Gary…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The high school basketball state finals tipped off at the Macon Centreplex Wednesday, and the slate of games didn't disappoint. Three middle Georgia teams competed for state titles, but in the game between Hancock Central and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bernd Elementary host its “Leadership Day” on March 19. The event will showcase: classroom visits student-led school tours performances a student Q&A panel According to a news release, the students will also show off their leadership…
Here's a list of school closings for Friday, March 6. We'll add to the list as we get updates.
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A preliminary autopsy shows that a Crawford County man died from “traumatic injuries due to a dog attack.” According to Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker, the autopsy says that 76-year-old Lee Becham died from a dog…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Shorty is a 2 year old rat terrier mix. He’s energetic, well behaved and is great with people and other dogs. Shorty is also deaf. He is in need of a forever home. You can adopt…
Recent rainfall is causing big problems in Dodge County.
Middle Georgia was once again inundated with rain through this afternoon and evening. Heavy rain continues to push through tonight after already washing out some roads in Dodge County and being the reason for school cancellations in the southern portion…
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at a home Monday, on Wimbush Road.
A local alumni association will honor four Middle Georgia leaders this weekend.
The Coronavirus outbreak has some afraid for their health.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students from all Bibb County high schools will be released at noon Thursday to show support for the Southwest High School girl's basketball team. After winning their semi-final game on a buzzer-beater, the Lady Patriots will…
Three people are in custody after Bibb County deputies say there were living inside a home without paying rent.
Wednesday's wet weather did not dampen the grand opening of Chicken Salad Chick in Macon.
Here's a list of school closings for Thursday, March 5.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Eating a healthy breakfast is a great way for a child to start their day, but parents might not have the time in the morning to feed their kids. That's why schools in Middle Georgia and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's a delay in Urban Air coming to Macon. According to owner Stephen Jackson, the delay stems from construction. The facility was projected to open next month. Now, Jackson says they will open in July. Urban…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside Hospital are limiting public entrances to only the ER and Main Entrance of the hospital. In a news release from the hospital, visitors or patients who arrive on campus should…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are dead after two different car crashes in Jones County this week. According to a post on the Jones County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, one person was killed in a single car crash in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is taking steps to make sure the Coronavirus is not being spread in its schools. According to a press release, the school district is working with state and local health partners…
The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is investigating a suspicious fire.
Well we are back to rain across Middle Georgia and the continuing threat for flooding and some strong storms. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued through Thursday afternoon. We are expecting additional rain chance to the point of localized…
A Houston County man will spend the next 17 years in prison.
A local hot spot in Sandersville is now soaring to new heights.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Across the state, Georgia voters are casting early ballots in the 2020 presidential preference primary. Early voting started Monday and goes through Friday, March 20. Bibb County residents can vote at the Board of Elections office…
Cherry Blossom Festival organizers say they're taking preventative measures because of the Coronavirus.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb District Attorney David Cooke is filing complaints against three motels. He claims that these Macon motels attract crime. Complaints are filed for: America's Best Inn and Suites on Harrison Road America's Best Value Inn and…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 45 schools, including Turner Woods Elementary, are participating in a national health program aimed at fighting illnesses in classrooms using smart thermometers. Smart thermometers allow parents to connect to an app called "Kinsa" to…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- As fears about the coronavirus in Georgia rise, Robins Air Force Base officials want to ease minds about the outbreak. Colonel Brian Moore says Robins Air Force Base is taking necessary precautions against COVID-19 in order…
A teen is dead after a car accident that happened on I-75 in Byron.