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Severe weather possible Tuesday morning, ahead of cool down
We have been closely monitoring severe storms in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama.Those storms have had a history of producing strong tornadoes, including some that caused fatalities. These storms are to be taken very seriously, that being said, once these storms…
Macon barbers give free haircut while encouraging students to read
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Razorline Barbershop on Pio Nono Avenue spent four hours cutting the hair of Hartley Elementary School boys. The boys not only got a fresh fade. They also got to impress the barbers by demonstrating their…
New Perry Hotel project bringing apartments, studios
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The historic New Perry Hotel will soon become apartments. HALO Group bought the building more than a year ago. Phase one of the project will convert the building behind the hotel into six -- one-bedroom apartment…
Bass Road widening project approved
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A project to widen a part of Bass Road is approved. According to Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Communications Manager, Mark Strozier, the project includes widening Bass Road from Providence Boulevard to New Forsyth Road. In an…
GBI Investigating possible murder-suicide at Eastman rehab center
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigating is investigating two shooting deaths outside a healthcare and rehab center in Dodge County. The shootings happened Sunday at the Eastman Healthcare and Rehab on Chester Highway. The case is being…
Donations Wanted: Promise of Hope Canned Food Drive
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - “The holiday season is when you kinda dig in your heart and you find that spiritual moment that you want to help others." Those are the words of Andy Lucas, president of the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of…
Woman killed after tire flies from truck striking her
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman was killed after a tire flew from a truck and hit her on Sunday night. This comes from Lieutenant Kent Bankston with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities identified the woman as 22-year-old Kimberly…
Perry businesses break records on Small Business Saturday
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Perry Businesses say they are breaking records this holiday shopping season. Business owners say between Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, they brought in twice as many customers than ever before. Michelle Rhoades, the owner…
Georgia Power urges customers to look out for scammers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office received reports of "scam artists" trying to defraud customers by posing as Georgia Power employees. The scammers have been calling senior citizen customers in Macon over the past few days. According…
Three people wanted for robbing package store in Macon at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Bibb County Deputies are looking for three men they say robbed the Triangle Package at 3564 Napier Ave in Macon at gunpoint. According to the Bibb…
Man wanted for robbing beauty supply store in Macon at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Bibb County Deputies are looking for a man they say robbed a Beauty Supply store in Macon at gunpoint. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the man entered the Pretty Girl Beauty Supply at 1207…
Classes still happening at Dooly County Schools after threat is made
VIENNA, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Classes at Dooly County Schools will resume as normal this week after a threat was made on social media. According to a post on the school district's Facebook page, the superintendent and other school officials found…
Gas station employee shot and killed during armed robbery
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Police in Warner Robins are looking for the person who they say shot and killed a gas station employee over the weekend. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers were called to the Express…
Buford beats Warner Robins in overtime for 5A title
Buford High School beat Warner Robins 17-14 in overtime to capture the GHSA Class 5A football championship Friday at Georgia State Stadium.
Navicent Police, BCSO conducts active shooter drill
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Navicent Health Police Department partnered with the Bibb Sheriff’s Office to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff at the hospital. Officials coordinated an active shooter drill with the intent of making sure those…
Middle Georgia Nonprofit revitalize homes for Mercer students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Blighted properties along Duncan Avenue in Macon are in the process of being turned into affordable housing. “In total, I've acquired about nine properties,” said Marques Braddy, founder of the God Blessed Us Foundation. “I finished…
Tubman Museum holds 'Little Richard House Annual Luncheon'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Tubman Museum held a “Little Richard House" Annual Luncheon Friday. Former Minority leader Stacy Abrams was the keynote speaker at the fundraising event. The event highlighted the improvements at the Little Richard home, along with…
Dublin beats Brooks County for AA state title
The Dublin High School football team beat Brooks County 42-32 in the GHSA AA title game Friday.
Bibb deputies arrest 5 with multiple charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested five Macon men after serving a warrant in the 2800 block of Blount Street. Authorities say the arrests happened at 3:40 p.m. on Dec. 10. They deemed four of the men…
Warner Robins fans send off Demons to championship with school spirit
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Demon fans are hyped-up. Demons are getting ready to return to the state championship in hopes of securing a 5A state title. Students, teachers, and community members gathered at Warner Robins High School…
House Judiciary Committee approves vote on two articles of impeachment
House Judiciary Committee approves two articles of impeachment (23 to 17) WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - The House Judiciary Committee approved two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. This comes after postponing a vote on Thursday. According to the Associated…
Daybreak Interview: Winter Wonderland Holiday Bazaar Experience
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – If you still need to check some items off of your holiday shopping list or if you haven't started yet, the Macon Coliseum has an event coming up that could help with that. It's hosting its…
BCSO Deputies delivers gifts to pediatric patients
The Bibb County Sheriffs Office delivered gifts and donations to the Holly Jolly Shoppe
Mercer Medicine opens rural health clinic in Peach County
The Mercer Medicine Clinic in Peach County is now open. It's a health facility where all residents will be accepted
Warner Robins Mayor, fire personnel visit Mental Health Facility
Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms and personnel from the city's fire department are heading to Columbus for the Mayor's Motorcade
Rain, isolated storms, and heavy rain likely Friday in Middle Georgia
Heavy rain has started in Middle Georgia today and it is expected to continue into Friday. A warm front will lift toward the area tomorrow. This will continue to draw in moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. Heavy rain will…
Warner Robins police investigating Thursday shooting
A person is in the hospital after being shot in the face Thursday night.
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.