MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Wesleyan College expelled a student responsible for a racist social media post Thursday. Several people shared the picture, demanding the student be removed. Many students, alumnae, and staff say the incident is another example of a…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --The Southern Pines Waterpark will remain closed for the 2020 season due to the pandemic. The Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority announced the decision Thursday. Board members say they sought advice from local and state health officials. Ther…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As protests continue nationwide surrounding George Floyd’s death, a Middle Georgia police chief and a deputy both share a message. “You got to follow the law and do the right thing,” said Dublin chief of police…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Community members are asking for Macon-Bibb Commissioner Joe Allen’s resignation after a controversial Facebook post. Allen apologized for the Facebook comment saying, police should shoot to kill when protests become destructive. “I am very disappointed in my…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins plans to resume disconnections for accounts with a past due balance. This is according to a news release from the City of Warner Robins. The news release states that disconnections…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need the public’s assistance identifying and locating a man in connection with an entering auto investigation. The suspect was seen in video and photographs breaking into vehicles on Orange Street. The…
The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office has filed a complaint against a motel and is asking a judge to "declare the property a public nuisance and take action."
41NBC is continuing conversations with candidates running for office.
41NBC is continuing conversations with candidates running for office.
Local businesses, donors including the Coliseum donated $5,208,497.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dozens of people gathered for a memorial walk in remembrance of the victims of the Death Valley party shooting from 2019. The mother of 25-year-old Gerald Pennyman who was killed during the June 4th shooting helped…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Rural America's workforce is feeling the impact of coronavirus. Middle Georgia employees at factories and production plants are fearful of poor work conditions. Janie Hokanson, an organizer from Middle Georgia Animal Save, says slaughterhouses and meat processing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As availability for COVID-19 testing increases, medical professionals are reaching out to more people. Mercer Medicine and Depaul USA’s Daybreak Day provided free testing for the homeless Thursday. According to a news release, several non-profits organizations…
Former Houston County Bear and UGA Bulldog Jake Fromm is apologizing for using the words "elite white people" in a text message exchange.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County deputies arrest four people accused of forging documents regarding the estate of a COVID-19 victim. Tuesday, deputies arresting Mark Cain, Donna Nelson, and Cindy Padgett. A fourth suspect -- Mary Stephens -- turned herself…
JULIETTE, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County Commissioners approved installing a water line to help get quality drinking water to the Juliette/Rum Creek area. More than 800 homes in the area suspect they are receiving contaminated water from local wells. Tuesday,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry will host a second “Virtual Game Night” featuring a Perry themed BINGO game on Friday. This comes from a news release from the City of Perry. Officials say the virtual is free…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need the Public's help finding and identifying a suspect in connection with a financial transaction card fraud investigation. Investigators say several incidents occurred at the BP, Jet Food Mart, located at 4765…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Historic Macon Foundation's flea market fundraiser is back on for the first time since the pandemic. The foundation's Director of Engagement says that Historic Macon took a big hit after cancelling their April market. However,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Marshall is a one to two year old bulldog mix. He's playful, loving and people friendly. He's also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue. It’s $200 to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer Music at Capricorn is reopening its museum to the public with new rules. The museum will enforce social distancing guidelines. Staff will sanitize exhibits more often. Visitors must wear a mask. Staff will sanitize restrooms…
Bibb County deputies are looking for a 17-year-old they say shot a 14-year-old Wednesday night.
A man was shot in the abdomen at a mobile home park on Hawkinsville Road Wednesday night.
Macon-Bibb Commissioner Joe Allen says he's sorry for a post he made on Facebook this week.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Clubs and bars can now reopen their doors, but with coronavirus still looming, businesses may look different. Governor Brian Kemp has given 39 safety requirements for bars and nightclubs to follow for operations. “It's been challenging.…
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man is in jail accused of attacking a woman in a Motel 6 stairwell and taking her purse. Police arrested 28-year Alexander Slater on Tuesday. According to police, a woman said Slater choked…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Wellness Center, Navicent Health is now beginning phases to reopen. Members who return must follow guidelines to use the equipment, services, and spaces. This includes: Screening, including temperature checks, will be required upon arrival Members…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --The First Friday of June in downtown Macon returns as businesses reopen after being forced to shut down due to COVID-19. Every first Friday of the month, Macon businesses host events as a way for residents to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A mural honoring rock and roll icon, and Macon native, Little Richard Penniman is in the works. Artist 'Jeks' is completing the more than 20 foot mural in Macon at Society Garden on Ingleside Avenue. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: 2 arrested following Fort Valley shooting death Macon march seeks to promote unity and justice
Nearly 200 protesters united in Warner Robins Tuesday to speak out against police brutality.
As people protest all over the U.S. to fight to end social injustice, medical experts fear protesters efforts may cause a second wave of COVID-19 before anticipated.
The Tubman Museum reopened Tuesday.
BALDWIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- School Districts across Middle Georgia will be making considerations and recommendations for a safe return to in-person instruction for fall 2020. Districts like Baldwin County will be developing plans to reopen. According to Baldwin County School…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A peaceful march, calling for unity and criminal justice reform, made its way through the streets of downtown Macon Tuesday night. Marchers met at the Tubman Museum and made their way to the Government Center on…
Fort Valley Police say two people are now in custody following a shooting Monday that resulted in a man's death.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As Macon-Bibb commissioners near approving a budget, they want to include funding for Medical Center Navicent Health. During Tuesday's budget committee meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Al Tillman said he will not approve a budget that doesn't…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Election Day is less than a week away. 41NBC is introducing candidates for Macon-Bibb Commissioner. Decision 2020: Meet Don Druitt, Macon-Bibb Commission Candidate for District 6 Candidate name: Don Druitt Running for: District 6 Occupation: Retired military Campaign…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Here in Middle Georgia we are seeing average temperatures, dry conditions, and warmer air as we make our way further into the week. A system of high pressure is making its way towards our state and pushing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Recreation Department plans to reopen slowly in July. Rec Director Robert Walker says the department is going to have a soft opening July 7. However, the process is still being discussed. Commissioners and Walker…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Nearly 200 protesters are gathering outside of the Walmart on Watson Boulevard to give voice to an end to police brutality Tuesday. The protest comes in conjunction with a wave of demonstrations across the US…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 25 and Friday, May 29.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Police investigating after man dies in Fort Valley shooting Coroner: Man found dead in crawl space of Macon home Macon-Bibb Coroner: Woman found dead inside home
President of the NAACP Macon branch says, some of the cases are manipulated by the DA.
Residents now have access to the park grounds and walking trails from 1:00 to 5:00 PM daily.
Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says a man's body was found in a crawl space Monday night.
Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says a 54-year-old woman was found dead in her home Monday night.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry Junior League board members say whoever set a number of batting cages on fire, went too far. The Perry Police is investigating what happened early Saturday morning at Perry Junior League after the batting cage…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Central City Park may soon get a new name, honoring the Cherry Blossom Festival founder -- Carolyn Crayton. "I can hardly believe what I'm hearing," Crayton said. For more than 40 years, Macon has been home…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Click on the following links to read the full stories: Crowd gathers to protest police brutality, violence in Macon-Bibb UPDATE (Sunday, May 31 at 7 p.m.): Georgia COVID-19 tracker