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…
It has been yet another cool and breezy day across Middle Georgia behind an exiting cold front. The front didn't bring any rain, but it did bring very dry air to the area. The dry air will hang around for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies need help finding two suspects wanted in connection to the murder of missing man Randall Head. Deputies are searching for 38-year-old Jeremy Bryant and 43-year-old Shelia Weeks. Both have ties to Macon, Cordele,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County School District School Nutrition Program will continue its emergency meal service program for students through the summer. Also, the district will add curbside pickup at five locations. Families can pick-up meals using the…
It's only May, and Macon-Bibb is up to 21 homicides in 2020. Coroner Leon Jones says he's worried we may break 2018's record of 42.
Five candidates are qualified for the upcoming mayoral election.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In Warner Robins, a shooting investigation is now the city's first homicide of the year following the death of a woman shot in the chest. In April, police arrested 49-year-old Todd Miller for family violence…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- As more COVID-19 testing becomes available, many organizations like Fellowship Bible Baptist Church aim to provide free testing for those in Warner Robins. The church held its second public free COVID-19 testing event Monday in…