Three Macon hotels on verge of being declared public nuisance
Three west Macon hotels could be declared a public nuisance for frequent criminal activity.
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MTA strives to keep bus riders virus free
The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority is doing its best to keep riders virus free.
Rain is gone, but gusty winds hang around Friday
We have finally gotten rid of the rain in Middle Georgia and will be seeing sunshine for the weekend. Even though the rain is moving out, it won't be a perfect day. Very breezy conditions will be moving in with…
Heavy rains cause neighborhood flooding, washed out roads in Wilcox County
ROCHELLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Flooding in Wilcox County forced several families to evacuate. Heavy rainfall this week submerged a neighborhood. Residents near Mike Street and Doris Coney Street say the flooding is the worst they have ever seen. They are…
Georgia Supreme Court hears Eurie Martin case
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The fatal tasing between three former Washington County Sheriff deputies and an African American man is heading to Georgia Supreme Court. Washington County District Attorney Hayward Atlman says his office wants to reinstate the murder charges…
GDOT warns Wilkinson County drivers of landslide
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Transportation urges residents to drive carefully around milepost marker 4 on U.S. 441 southbound. Officials say the right shoulder is caving away due to the heavy rainfall. Currently, the right lane and…
Robins Air Force Base set to open software lab
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and community partners are bringing a software laboratory to Houston County. A ceremony was held on Thursday at the future facility near Park Place Drive. This will be the…
Georgia governor declares state of emergency for 120 counties
Georgia governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order Thursday declaring a state of emergency for 120 counties south of I-20.
Workforce development discussions at Eggs and Issues
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Workforce development was the topic of discussion at Houston County's Eggs and Issues event on Thursday. The county wants to bridge a gap between employers and students. Becky Lee, with the Houston Development Authority, says…
Houston Healthcare offers coronavirus advice during Eggs and Issues
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Houston Healthcare provided registered nurses and medical staff at Eggs and Issues, Thursday morning. Nurses attended to answer questions surrounding the virus. There were also several informational flyers available…
Barberitos celebrates its 20th Anniversary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baberitos is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The restaurant chain first opened its doors on Feb. 20, 2000, in Athens, Georgia. The Founder and CEO Downing Barber was in Middle Georgia at the Forsyth Road location in…
MWA hosts Kids Fishing Derby at Javors Lucas Lake
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Macon Water Authority will host its 15th Annual Kids Fishing Derby at Javors Lucas Lake this Saturday. According to a news release, participants between the ages of 3 and 16 will have an opportunity to…
Macon leaders prepare for economic impact of state championship
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia High School Association basketball state finals have returned to Macon. With 15 schools across the state playing at the Macon Centreplex Thursday through Saturday, community leaders have been preparing for an economic impact. Gary…
Hancock Central beats Treutlen 61-58 in OT, wins 1A public state title
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The high school basketball state finals tipped off at the Macon Centreplex Wednesday, and the slate of games didn't disappoint. Three middle Georgia teams competed for state titles, but in the game between Hancock Central and…
Bibb County school hosts 'Leadership Day' for students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bernd Elementary host its “Leadership Day” on March 19. The event will showcase: classroom visits student-led school tours performances a student Q&A panel According to a news release, the students will also show off their leadership…
List of school closings for Friday, March 6
Here's a list of school closings for Friday, March 6. We'll add to the list as we get updates.
Autopsy confirms that 3 dogs killed Crawford County man
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A preliminary autopsy shows that a Crawford County man died from “traumatic injuries due to a dog attack.” According to Crawford County Sheriff Lewis Walker, the autopsy says that 76-year-old Lee Becham died from a dog…
Dog of the Week: Shorty
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Shorty is a 2 year old rat terrier mix. He’s energetic, well behaved and is great with people and other dogs. Shorty is also deaf. He is in need of a forever home. You can adopt…
Dodge County officials seek public's help with road assessment
Recent rainfall is causing big problems in Dodge County.
One more day of rain and storms in Middle Georgia...until next week
Middle Georgia was once again inundated with rain through this afternoon and evening. Heavy rain continues to push through tonight after already washing out some roads in Dodge County and being the reason for school cancellations in the southern portion…
Woman wanted in connection to Macon shooting
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at a home Monday, on Wimbush Road.
Middle Georgia leaders to receive special award
A local alumni association will honor four Middle Georgia leaders this weekend.
Rural hospitals take precautions against Coronavirus
The Coronavirus outbreak has some afraid for their health.
'Southwest vs Everybody': Lady Patriots gets ready for state championship game
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students from all Bibb County high schools will be released at noon Thursday to show support for the Southwest High School girl's basketball team. After winning their semi-final game on a buzzer-beater, the Lady Patriots will…
Deputies: 3 arrested for squatting in Macon home
Three people are in custody after Bibb County deputies say there were living inside a home without paying rent.
Chicken Salad Chick grand opening draws crowd despite rain
Wednesday's wet weather did not dampen the grand opening of Chicken Salad Chick in Macon.
List of school closings for Thursday, March 5
Here's a list of school closings for Thursday, March 5.
Daybreak Interview: Celebrating School Breakfast Week with healthy food choices
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Eating a healthy breakfast is a great way for a child to start their day, but parents might not have the time in the morning to feed their kids. That's why schools in Middle Georgia and…
Delays in Urban Air opening in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's a delay in Urban Air coming to Macon. According to owner Stephen Jackson, the delay stems from construction. The facility was projected to open next month. Now, Jackson says they will open in July. Urban…
Coliseum Hospitals taking steps to guard against coronavirus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside Hospital are limiting public entrances to only the ER and Main Entrance of the hospital. In a news release from the hospital, visitors or patients who arrive on campus should…
Two people die in two different single car crashes in Jones County
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two people are dead after two different car crashes in Jones County this week. According to a post on the Jones County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, one person was killed in a single car crash in…
How the Bibb County School District is preventing the Coronavirus from spreading
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District is taking steps to make sure the Coronavirus is not being spread in its schools. According to a press release, the school district is working with state and local health partners…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department investigating 'suspicious' fire
The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is investigating a suspicious fire.
Heavy rain continues and brings the threat of localized flooding
Well we are back to rain across Middle Georgia and the continuing threat for flooding and some strong storms. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued through Thursday afternoon. We are expecting additional rain chance to the point of localized…
Houston County man sentenced to 17 years in prison
A Houston County man will spend the next 17 years in prison.
The Dairylane opening new Milledgeville location
A local hot spot in Sandersville is now soaring to new heights.
Early voting begins in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Across the state, Georgia voters are casting early ballots in the 2020 presidential preference primary. Early voting started Monday and goes through Friday, March 20. Bibb County residents can vote at the Board of Elections office…
Cherry Blossom Festival taking preventative measures for Coronavirus
Cherry Blossom Festival organizers say they're taking preventative measures because of the Coronavirus.
DA files complaints against 3 Macon hotels due to high crime volume
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb District Attorney David Cooke is filing complaints against three motels. He claims that these Macon motels attract crime. Complaints are filed for: America's Best Inn and Suites on Harrison Road America's Best Value Inn and…
Turner Woods Elementary School helping fight illnesses using 'smart thermometer'
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 45 schools, including Turner Woods Elementary, are participating in a national health program aimed at fighting illnesses in classrooms using smart thermometers. Smart thermometers allow parents to connect to an app called "Kinsa" to…
Robins Air Force Base preparing for coronavirus
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- As fears about the coronavirus in Georgia rise, Robins Air Force Base officials want to ease minds about the outbreak. Colonel Brian Moore says Robins Air Force Base is taking necessary precautions against COVID-19 in order…
Teen dead after accident on I-75 in Byron
A teen is dead after a car accident that happened on I-75 in Byron.
Government Center offers proper way to dispose of flags
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - When your American Flag gets too worn to fly, Macon-Bibb County officials have a way to help you properly dispose of it. The Macon-Bibb County Clerks Office installed a United States Flag Retirement Box in the…
Woman swallows meth during Centerville traffic stop, multiple arrests
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stolen gun and drugs are off the streets after police conducted a traffic stop in Centerville on Sunday. According to a Facebook post by the Centerville Police Department, a search of the car led to…
GBI identifies Tasha Vandiver as second house fire victim
FORSYTH, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Medical examiners at the GBI identified 46-year-old Tasha Vandiver's body after a fatal house fire. The fire on February 27 also claimed the life of Vandiver's 21-year-old son, Gerald Walton. According to information officer Ana Lewis,…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 24-March 1
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between February 24 and March 1.
Coronavirus cases confirmed in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - 2 Georgia coronavirus cases confirmed, linked to Italy trip. State officials say Georgia's first coronavirus cases have been confirmed in two people in the same Atlanta area household. Gov. Brian Kemp announced the cases during a…
Severe Storms, heavy rain possible Tuesday
Well, as expected rain is back across Middle Georgia tonight, although heavy rain has mostly stayed to the north, there is plenty of rain left for the rest of the week. A warm front is working its way across the…
Baldwin County provides "Code Red" for residents
"Code Red" allows emergency responders and city officials to warn residents about potential dangers.
Anitra Gunn murder raises questions about domestic violence
The murder of Anitra Gunn, raising concerns about domestic violence.