Warner Robins police investigating Thursday shooting
A person is in the hospital after being shot in the face Thursday night.
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Dublin playing in first state title game since 2006, faces Brooks County
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin (13-1) taking on Brooks County (10-4) in the 2A state championship Friday at Georgia State Stadium. The Fighting Irish are back in the state finals for the first time since 2006. It's no surprise that…
Dublin Cracker Barrel server gets $1,100 tip
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A waitress at a local restaurant calls a tip she received “a blessing.” A party of 11 surprised Janet Ballard, a server at Cracker Barrel, with a $1,100 gratuity tip. According to Ballard, the party came…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center holds ribbon cutting for Mental Health Facility
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin held a ribbon-cutting for its Mental Health Facility on Thursday. According to officials, all furniture, fixtures, and décor are complete. Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Staff have started to…
UPDATE: Warner Robins police arrest 2 for drug-related shooting
UPDATE: Authorities arrested 28-year-old Bryant Alexander Poole and 21-year-old Gabrielle Hoges in connection with a shooting that happened on Dec. 10. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities captured and identified the suspects as: Bryant Alexander Poole, 28 Gabrielle Hoges, 21 Detectives…
Deer crashes through windshield on Gray Highway
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A deer met head-on with a Jones County woman traveling on Gray Highway Thursday morning. Deputies say the deer ran out of the woods and crashed through the windshield of the woman's vehicle. Furthermore, she was…
Holiday decorating safety tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For those who have more holiday decorating to do, first responders offer some safety tips. The holiday season keeps Macon-Bibb's first responders busy. From frying turkeys to live-tree care, Jeremy Webb with Macon-Bibb Fire Department encourages…
Deadline for Macon-Bibb alcohol business license Dec. 31st
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The deadline for Macon-Bibb businesses to renew or apply for alcohol licenses is approaching. Commissioner Virgil Watkins says 130 of 400 businesses still need to apply by Dec. 31. Watkins warns that those businesses who fail…
McDonald's implements new technology to donate to its House of Charities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --The golden arches known around the world are adding a new product to their menu. The burger chain will add an option that allows customers to donate to the Ronald McDonald House of Charities. Here's how it…
Dog of the Week: Bruce
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Bruce is a 5 year old black lab mix. He’s calm, very friendly and affectionate. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue. It’s located at 101 Riverside…
Major improvements coming to Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – New facilities and improvements are underway at Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium in Macon. Community leaders and elected officials gathered at the stadium to announce the third phase of improvements on Wednesday. The costs The third phase…
Bibb County deputies looking for people of interest in robbery case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's investigators are asking for help identifying a pair of teens who robbed a woman after an internet sale. On Saturday, Nov. 30, a woman tried to purchase a cellphone from someone she met…
Angie's List: Giving services as gifts
You’ve made your list and checked it twice, but you still can’t find the perfect gift for that friend or family member. Angie Hicks, the co-founder of Angie’s List, says instead of buying them a generic gift, consider giving them…
Mercer University hires Drew Cronic at new head football coach
MACON, Georgia - (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Lenoir-Rhyne University head coach Drew Cronic has been hired as Mercer University's 20th head football coach, Athletics Director Jim Cole announced Tuesday evening. "First and foremost, I want to thank Bear Nation and everyone…
Daybreak Interview: How to make a delicious scallops appetizer for your holiday party
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The holidays are a time for friends and family to get together. That could mean throwing a holiday party. Chef Scottie Johnson -- a private chef and winner of the Georgia Seafood Festival -- visited Daybreak…
Three men arrested for having drugs and guns near a Warner Robins school
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three men have been arrested for possessing drugs and guns near a school in Warner Robins. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, deputies with the Houston County Sheriff's Office Warrant Division arrested Kyle Brown…
Rain moves out, but cold air sticks around
A strong cold front pushed through the East Coast today bringing rain, wind, and much cooler temperatures. We will continue to see temperatures falling across the area overnight, but the biggest cool down will be into Thursday morning. Even though…
Macon-Bibb commissioners discuss adding security for Government Center
Macon-Bibb commissioners say they're concerned about the lack of security at the Government Center
Residents complain about dumpster, former Mayor C. Jack Ellis detained
This year, various Middle Georgia apartment tenants have reported issues with the conditions of the buildings
Living with Alzheimer's: No longer considered 'old person' disease
Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills
Navicent Health: Choose toys carefully while shopping for Christmas
Medical Center, Navicent Health wants to make sure you are being cautious when buying gifts for children
Teenager shot, suspects on the run
Warner Robins Police officers were called out to Andy’s Food Mart on North Houston Road around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon
Mercer hires Drew Cronic as head football coach
Mercer University announced its next head football coach Tuesday night.
Warner Robins HS announces early dismissal for Friday's championship game
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins High School will have early dismissal on Friday, December 13th, to allow fans to travel to Atlanta for the Class 5A GHSA State Championship. The announcement was posted to the school's Facebook page.…
UPDATE: Suspects identified in connection to robbery
Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking for four men in connection to an armed robbery at Mike’s Food Mart, located at 6398 Zebulon Road
Macon-Bibb commissioner Joe Allen not seeking re-election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioner Joe Allen is not seeking re-election next year. Allen made the announcement during Tuesday’s committee meeting. For over 20 years, he has represented District 6. Allen says he wants to "step down and let…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 2-6
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 2 and Friday, December 6.
A warm, rainy Tuesday on the way for Middle Georgia
We started our latest warm up today, as we warmed up to 73 degrees in Macon. Although we saw some sunshine in Middle Georgia today, we are not expecting much for tomorrow. We will see even more of a warm…
Byron teenager charged as adult
A teenager in Houston County is out of jail on bond, and facing felony charges.
Bystanders pin down gunman after shooting
A man in Bleckley County is in jail after hitting one person with a gun and firing it at another.
UPDATE: Police charge 2 men after shooting, stabbing in Warner Robins
UPDATE: Warner Robins police officers charged Darren Durden and Markos Jackson after a fight on 731 N. Davis Drive. Authorities charged 53-year-old Darren Durden with one count of Aggravated Assault. They also charged 24-year-old Markos Jackson with one count of…
City of Warner Robins want to increase tourism within city, Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- According to the United States Census Bureau, nearly 75,000 people live in Warner Robins. Nearly 17,000 residents live in Perry. Over 150,000 people live in Houston County combined. From the mid ‘90s until this year,…
Shots fired at Warner Robins home
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police are investigating a shots fired call that happened around 10:45 Sunday morning. According to an incident report officers responded to a home in 100 block of Dudley Drive in Warner Robins. According…
Javors Lucas' seat filled on Macon Water Authority board
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority (MWA) Board welcomes a new board member to fill the district two seat vacated by the passing of Javors Lucas. Sheddrick Clark will serve in the seat until a candidate is elected…
Authorities arrest Army officer for distributing child pornography
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - An Army officer stationed in Georgia has been jailed on a federal charge of distributing child pornography. Court records say Major Jason Musgrove is assigned to the Army Cyber Command at Fort Gordon in Augusta, where…
United Way announces partnership with Family Counseling Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The United Way of Central Georgia announced its partnership with the Family Counseling Center. The organization held a news conference at the Peyton Anderson Community Service Center on Monday. According to a news release, United Way…
Drunk man pistol-whips victim, fires shots at another in Bleckley County
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A drunk man pistol-whipped another man at an RV park over the weekend. Sheriff Coody says the incident happened on Saturday, Dec. 7 around 7:30 p.m. Authorities identified the suspect as James Stacy Bell. Bleckley County…
Dublin City Schools cancels Friday classes for championship game
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin City Schools is canceling classes on Friday due to the Fighting Irish football team heading to the GHSA AA State Championship game. The team will play Brooks County at 1 p.m. in Georgia State Stadium…
Tech Report: Online scams impact most Americans, Amazon offers deals
In today’s Tech Report, Jane King says that families cut the cord faster than any other demographic. Also, 60 percent of Americans claim to have been online scam victims. New research shows that only one in 10 Americans has not…
Elfster.com helps with Secret Santa gift exchange, saves money
In this week's Tech Byte, Emily Cassulo tells us how the website -- Elfster.com -- helps people save money by doing a Secret Santa gift exchange. You can save money by getting a present for only one person, instead of…
Medical Monday: The importance of mammograms and 3D mammography
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 62% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage, making the 5 year survival rate 99%. Mammograms are the most common way to diagnosis breast cancer and…
Man crossing the road, hit by car driven by Bibb County Lieutenant
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A man was taken to the hospital Sunday evening after he was hit by a Bibb County Lieutenant's car. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a 69 year old man was crossing the 1100 block…
Amazon launches STEM Center for Boys & Girls Club
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation and Amazon have teamed up to launch a new state-of-the-art STEM Center. The center will be for youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia in Monroe county. Corey Landry,…
Macon's Department of Natural Resources' Office moving to Forsyth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Department of Natural Resources' Macon Office is closing in a few weeks. Wes Robinson with the Department of Natural Resources says it's due to consolidation. Robinson says the Macon office is moving into the Georgia…
'It's beautiful,' people travel to Perry for Festival of Trees
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You have heard of music festivals and film festivals. Well, now Perry has a Christmas tree festival. Perry's 3rd Annual Festival of Trees is bringing more than just the community together. Sharon Mcewen will be among…
Reindeer Run, Santa Stroll returns for 27th year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lace up your running shoes tomorrow morning for the 27th Annual Reindeer Run and Santa Stroll. This year's new course goes through downtown Macon. It begins and ends at the Medical Center Navicent Health. The event…
Holiday Shipping: Know the Deadlines
(NBC News) The holiday shopping season has also become the holiday shipping season. "The explosive growth of e-commerce has shifted shopping patterns," says Bonny Harrison of FedEx. " Delivering on time is still dependent upon how early you ship. There…
Heating energy assistance available to general public
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council is opening up its Heating Energy Assistance Program to the general public. In November, the EOC assisted the elderly, those home-bound, and those with life-threatening issues. Now, the program wants…
Social Shopping Drives Holiday Purchases
Spending this holiday season is driven by social media, with a growing number of influencers pitching products and platforms adding new features to make purchases faster and easier. (NBC News) -- Social media is playing a bigger role in consumer…
Macon church gives groceries to those in need
Bread of Life Ministries is giving away groceries until 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon church is working to reduce hunger for struggling families ahead of the holiday season. Bread of Life Ministries partnered with…