Wrightsville's first female mayor takes office Wednesday
The City of Wrightsville's new mayor was sworn in this week.
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Georgia lawmakers propose vape ban
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia lawmakers are looking to crack down on the use of flavored vaping products. During the Georgia 2020 legislative session, state representatives are proposing a bill to ban flavored vaping products including vapes and e-cigarettes. "It's…
BSO: Celebratory gunfire is against the law
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With many people ringing in the new year, Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are asking the public to refrain from celebratory gunfire. Shooting a firearm into the air in celebration or discharging a firearm 50 yards from…
Fort Valley celebrates new year with Peach Cobbler Drop
It's time for Fort Valley's annual Peach Cobbler Drop to ring in the New Year.
Forsyth to host 4th annual Forsythia Ball Drop
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Forsyth is having its 4th annual Forsythia Ball Drop to bring in 2020. As many other cities get ready for their celebration, Forsyth prepares for its Forsythia Festival. Mayor Eric Wilson says the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 20-27
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between December 20 and December 27.
Bibb deputies investigating armed robbery at Murphy USA
Bibb County deputies are looking for two people they say robbed a west Macon gas station Monday night.
Dry, cool weather moves in for New Year's Eve celebrations
A cold front pushed through Middle Georgia early this morning, bringing rain and a few thunderstorms to the area. While we did see a few strong wind gusts, we didn't get much in the way of severe weather. Heading into…
Macon woman adopted into royal family in African town
A Macon woman is now a Queen Mother in an African town.
Coroner Jones taking reservations for free New Year's Eve rides
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For those planning to drink on New Year's Eve, Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones reminds them to get home safe. And he's helping them do just that. According to a WalletHub study, the average cost of a…
Fire officials: Keep water supply handy during NYE celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With New Year's Eve being less than 24 hours away, fire officials not only want you to have a good time -- they want you to stay safe. "You want to make sure you're a safe…
Election officer: Campaign signs in right-of-way present safety hazard
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You may have a campaign sign in your yard, or perhaps a neighbor has one. But is the sign legally placed? Alan Thiese is a concerned Bibb County resident who shared his feelings about the situation.…
Medical Monday: Sticking to our New Year's resolutions all year long
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – 2020 is just days away. Most people like to make resolutions for the new year, but have a hard time sticking to them. According to WalletHub, 31% of Americans who made resolutions for 2019 say they…
Macon man tries to rob Chinese restaurant, shot in leg by employee
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A Macon man is behind bars after trying to rob a Chinese restaurant at gunpoint, wherein he shot himself in the leg. Bibb County Sheriff's deputies identified the man as 27-year-old David Vazquez. Authorities say Vazquez…
Rain and storms move into Middle Georgia for the weekend.
Rain is back in the forecast for the weekend, paired with warm temps and mostly cloudy skies. Saturday will bring a chance of scattered showers through the day, especially during the afternoon. Not expecting storms, but could see some periods…
Man arrested after K-9 search turns up drugs, gun
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling on Harrison Road Friday at 2 a.m., when they noticed a suspicious person sitting in a vehicle at America’s Best Inn.
UPDATE: Subway clerk's pepper spray stops attempted armed robbery
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a person who tried to rob a south Macon Subway restaurant Friday night.
Teenager arrested for shoplifting, stolen gun
A Macon teen was taken to jail after being accused of stealing.
Empty boxes after Christmas put homes at risk
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are instructing residents on how to properly dispose of their Christmas boxes. Deputy Malcolm Bryant, a property division investigator, says that after Christmas, burglars are still in search of valuables. He says that…
Georgia State Patrol: 1 dead after high-speed chase in Laurens County
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead after a high-speed chase that happened Thursday evening. Georgia State Patrol officers identified the deceased woman as 40-year-old Andrea Jones. According to GSP, it happened Thursday around 5 p.m. The chase started…
New generators for Baldwin County Fire Stations coming in May
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- New generators will be installed at six Baldwin County Fire stations. These generators will ensure that safety personnel will be equipped to help the community in times of power outages. Baldwin County Manager Carlos Tobar says…
Food Bank prepares to help those impacted by new SNAP guidelines
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ahead of next year's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program changes, local food banks are getting ready to fill the gap. Taking the biggest hit from modifications to SNAP (or food stamps) are children and the elderly. That's…
Volunteers continue holiday tradition with Rebuilding Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While people spend time with their families for the holidays, Irving Consumer Products staff members have partnered with Rebuilding Macon to help senior citizens. This holiday season, volunteers are helping spread the cheer by building a…
Local senior living facility launches coat drive for Winter
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One local business is launching a coat drive for those in need. The Antebellum Senior Living Facility on Arlington Place is throwing its first-ever coat drive. The facility is accepting coats, hoodies and sweatshirts of all…
Rain chances are back for the weekend
We had our last completely dry day for a while today, but we will be staying warm through the end of the weekend. We are already seeing mostly cloudy skies across Middle Georgia and that will keep our overnight lows…
Local animal shelter offers free microchipping for pet, safety concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare is offering free microchipping for your pet on January 3 -- which helps prevent your pet from getting lost. But how safe is microchipping? Animal experts say a microchip is the size…
GDC: Inmate dies on Christmas after a fight with another inmate
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Department of Corrections are investigating an inmate's death at Baldwin State Prison. According to a news release from GDC, investigators are handling the case as a suspected homicide. Investigators say Michael Dawson died from injuries…
New Appling Middle School will include athletic fields
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Appling Middle School-Northeast High School project has grown to be more than what project managers initially planned. What was once a two-phase project is becoming three. Currently, Northeast has a practice football field, baseball fields,…
28th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration underway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Festival of First Fruits begins nationwide, and celebrations are underway in Macon. The Kwanzaa Cultural Access Center will hold various events for the 28th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Bibb County. Kwanzaa is a beneficial December…
Shoppers try to find last minutes gifts
Last minute shoppers were out today, to pick up gifts. Academy Sports and Outdoor on Eisenhower Parkway, is open every Christmas Eve for those still in need of presents.
Santa Claus, Georgia, celebrates Christmas all year long
There's a small town in Georgia that celebrates Christmas year round.
"Grinch mob" suspects accused of taking Christmas decorations in Jones Co.
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County deputies say they have arrested two people from a "Christmas grinch mob." And deputies say they are looking for more suspects. Deputies arrested Corey Noble and Elizabeth Weil on Monday. They are accused of…
Rescue Mission serves nearly 1,200 meals for Christmas Eve
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Volunteers of the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia opened their hearts to serve nearly 1,200 people on Christmas Eve. It’s part of the organization's annual Christmas event for the community to enjoy a hot meal. Volunteers…
Toys for Tots | 41NBC spreads holiday cheer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds of Middle Georgia families receive extra holiday cheer, thanks to Toys for Tots donations. 41NBC served as a drop off location for the annual toy drive, and also made donations. Donated toys are distributed locally,…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 16-19
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 16 and Thursday, December 19.
Rain moves out, warm and sunny weather moves in for Christmas
After picking up almost 3" of rain in Middle Georgia, we are finally going to see a warm up and drying out period. Overnight we will see the area of low pressure, that is causing all the rain this weekend,…
AAA expects more Americans to drive this holiday season than ever
Agencies urge drivers to be vigilant for the busy holiday season MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --According to AAA, more Americans are expected to drive this holiday season than ever. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies say that local traffic is heaviest on December…
Christmas comes early for Anthony Homes Community kids
Macon Housing Authority, United Way, and the Boys & Girls Club partnered to give Anthony Homes children sports equipment. MACON, Georgia (41NBCS/WMGT) - Local organizations have brought the holiday spirit a few days before Christmas. On Monday, Anthony Homes Community…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office address Animal Welfare Shelter operations
MACON, Georgia (41NBCS/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is taking over the Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare Shelter. Sheriff David Davis announced the change during a news conference on Monday. He says his agency plans to oversee both law enforcement and…
Georgia health agency warns of widespread flu, urges shots
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's public health agency is urging residents to get flu shots without delay, saying illnesses as widespread across the state. The Georgia Department of Public Health says it has confirmed more than 200 people in the state…
Keep Warner Robins Beautiful awards 2 winners for November
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Veterans High School and Candlewood Suites both won awards from Keep Warner Robins Beautiful. The Central Georgia Board of Realtors and Keep Warner Robins Beautiful selected Veterans High School for the Clean Campus Award. Also,…
Houston County takes down Bibb County, 21-10, in first-ever senior All-Star bowl
MACON, Georgia (41NBCS/WMGT) - The stage was set, the crowd was thick, and bragging rights were on the line for the 478. But it didn't matter how bright the lights were because the Houston County All-Stars came to play. [caption…
FVSU names Maurice Flowers as new head football coach
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Fort Valley State University named Maurice Flowers as the new head football coach for the Wildcats football program. This comes from a news release by FVSU Interim Director of Athletics Anthony Holloman. Flowers is a…
Medical Monday: Dealing with stress during the holiday season
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Shopping for gifts, throwing holiday parties and visiting with family, they're all things we have to do during the holidays. They can also be very stressful. Bruce Conn, from Coliseum Medical Centers, visited Daybreak to share…
Heavy rain moves into Middle Georgia by Sunday
After a nice day in Middle Georgia with sunshine and temperatures around normal. Big changes are on the way for the weekend, beginning on Saturday. Tomorrow will bring a cloudy and cold day across the area. Highs will struggle to…
Mercer athletics holds press conference for new head football coach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer athletics held a news conference Friday to introduce new head football coach Drew Cronic. Cronic is Mercer's 20th head football coach. The Georgia native is considered one of the best offensive minds across all levels…
Macon church aims to reduce Pio Nono food desert problem
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon church is helping fight against a food desert in a Pio Nono community this holiday season. Bethel CME Church aims to fix that problem with community support. Health Initiative Director Deedra Jordan-Hardrick says those…
Navicent sees more cases of children hurt by household chemical burns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Medical professionals at the Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital say chemical burns involving children increased this year. They say chemical burns usually start out as an accident. Medical professionals say if your child consumes anything harmful,…
Bibb vs. Houston Senior All-Star Bowl proceeds help athletics, fine arts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A high school all-star football game does more than entertain, it helps fund college for students. "People say they want to see all the best Bibb County players on one team, compete, and see what we…
Macon man arrested for entering autos in downtown parking deck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man for an entering auto incident that happened at a downtown parking deck. Authorities identified the suspect as 43-year-old Travis Heath Johnson. Deputies responded to the parking deck at…