Bibb County high schools dismissing early Thursday, March 5
All Bibb County high schools will dismiss at noon Thursday, March 5 to allow high schools to show support for the Southwest High School Lady Patriots.
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Man wanted for robbing Captain D's in Macon at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Bibb County deputies are looking for a man who they say robbed a fast food restaurant at gunpoint. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the robbery happened at Captain D's at 5390 Thomaston Road in…
Investigation underway after Bibb County deputy shoots man in Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A Bibb County Sheriff's Deputy is on administrative leave while the Georgia Bureau of Investigation looks into why the deputy shot a man in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the deputy was checking…
Family, friends attend funeral of murdered Fort Valley State student Anitra Gunn
OPELIKA, Alabama (41NBC/WMGT) - Family and friends of Fort Valley State University student, Anitra Gunn, are gathered to remember her life. Gunn’s funeral is being held Saturday at Greater Peace Baptist Church in Opelika, Alabama. 41NBC’s Tanya Modersitzki is at…
Enjoy the dry weekend, because rain returns next week
We saw a cool day across Middle Georgia with plenty of sunshine and a few isolated showers. Sunshine will hang around through much of the weekend, but cool temps will also be around, at least for the end of the…
Man in serious condition after being hit by car
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was hit by a car Friday.
Perry awarded for 'Best Tasting Tap Water'
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the second year in a row, Perry was awarded for “Best Tasting Tap Water.” All together, Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility received three state awards from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals in recognition of outstanding…
$5K reward offered for stolen firearms from Forsyth business
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Authorities are offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who broke into a Forsyth store and stole guns. According to a news release from the Bureau of…
Cherry Blossom's Pink Poodles ready for display
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Artists are kicking off Cherry Blossom festivities with the Annual Pink Poodles. Artists paint and decorate the poodles for display in downtown stores and restaurants. The poodles are a part of the Pinkest Party on Earth.…
Medical facilities prepare for potential supplies shortage due to coronavirus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amid the coronavirus outbreak, local medical facilities are preparing for a decrease in supplies, especially those manufactured in China. "We are seeing supply shortages around the country that comes with supply chain disruptions with a lot…
Georgia governor creates coronavirus task force
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he's set up a task force to assess the state's preparations for addressing any potential coronavirus cases. The Republican governor announced Friday that the 18-member task force will work on preventative measures,…
Teen charged with murder, arson in connection to Monroe County fire
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 16-year-old is facing murder, arson and theft charges in connection to a deadly fire in Monroe County. Sheriff Brad Freeman confirms 16-year old Candace Walton is accused of killing her special needs brother 21-year-old Gerald…
Man commits suicide after standoff with Bibb County SWAT
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The execution of a warrant turned into a deadly standoff between the Bibb County SWAT team and a man Thursday. Both Peach County and Bibb County Sheriff's Offices worked together on serving the aggravated stalking warrants…
2nd suspect in Anitra Gunn murder appears in court
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The second suspect involved in the death of FVSU student Anitra Gunn appeared in court today. Authorities charged 21-year-old Jaivon Abron with concealing the death of another. He was also charged with two counts of…
Coliseum hospital shares touching video to send important message
The Coliseum Hospital in Macon is sharing an important message: Donate Life.
Residents sleep outside to raise awareness
Dozens of Macon residents face freezing temperatures by sleeping outside Thursday night
More sunshine and cool temperatures hang around Friday
If you enjoyed the weather today, you are most likely going to enjoy Friday's forecast as well. A cold front will be dropping in from the north bringing a chance of snow to parts of the mountains, and rain to…
Hundreds of Houston County third graders talk 'economics'
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- More than 1,000 third graders met in Warner Robins in the name of economics. For Market Day, students gathered from 19 Houston County Schools to buy and sell goods and services that they researched and…
NASCAR's David Ragan holds ride along at Atlanta Motor Speedway
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NASCAR's David Ragan took 41NBC's Montezz Allen on a ride-along Wednesday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. While driving, Ragan peaked at 170 MPH, which is about 30 to 40 MPH less than what the drivers reach in…
Macon Transit Authority offering free rides to children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Transit Authority buses are opening their doors to offer children free rides. Beginning March 2, children under 13 can ride for free with an accompanying adult on MTA buses. MTA officials took the proposal to…
Beverley Knight Olson Children’s Hospital turns one
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health celebrated its 1st birthday Thursday. Dozens gathered in the lobby area to recognize donors who contributed to the facility. The Children’s Hospital opened its doors to Middle Georgia…
Teenage girl faces charge for 2019 armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 16-year-old girl faces a 2019 armed robbery charge after being suspected of a recent burglary. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about a burglary at 4728 High Oak Drive on Wednesday around 1:30…
UPDATE: 168 animals rescued in Middle Georgia dogfighting ring
Update: Rescued animals are now at a secure location out-of-state and the total number of recovered dogs is 168. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Law enforcement agencies executed 11 federal search warrants Wednesday morning related to a suspected dogfighting ring. The…
UPDATE: 2nd suspect in fatal traffic accident turns himself in
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's investigators say that 17-year-old Drequan Brown turned himself over to authorities this morning. Drequan was reportedly in the passenger seat of the vehicle when the accident happened. Authorities say witnesses saw both Dontavious…
Early morning fire kills two people in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Two people are dead after an early morning fire in Monroe County. According to Anna Lewis with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the Monroe County fire department responded to a structure fire on Old Zebulon Road…
Dog of the Week: Melanie
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Melanie is a shar pei mix. She's a little less than a year old, she's playful and gets along with other dogs. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All…
Cold returns Thursday, but at least it will be a dry day
A cold front moved through the area today that brought some much cooler air and dry weather. This cold air will continue to flow into the southeast through the end of the week. Not only will it be cold on…
Westfield names interim football coach, Kinsler joins staff
Former Northside High School football coach Kevin Kinsler is now an assistant football coach at The Westfield School.
Health officials offering helpful tips to prevent spread of coronavirus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The coronavirus, which began in China, has now reached multiple countries. Health officials across Georgia are preparing people to help slow the spread of the virus. “We are having a global impact from the coronavirus,” said…
Farm Recovery Block Grant approved in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia farmers and forest landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael will now have help returning to regular operations. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black announced today the approval of the Farm Recovery Block Grant. The grant is worth…
BREAKING: 2nd arrest made in Anitra Gunn murder case
A second person is in custody in the Anitra Gunn case.
Bibb deputies make arrest in fatal accident
An 18-year-old was arrested this week following a fatal accident in Macon this month.
Teen wanted in connection with fatal traffic accident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County sheriff's deputies need your help finding 17-year-old Drequan Brown. Brown is wanted for theft by receiving regarding a fatal traffic accident that happened on Feb. 17 on Napier Avenue in Macon. Suspect’s description Stand…
Deputies searching for suspect who stole purse from Macon restaurant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need your help identifying the person in the photo. Authorities say the suspect stole an employee’s purse from Natalia’s Restaurant in Macon. Deputies say the incident was reported on February 5 around…
Bibb deputies looking for Dollar General burglary suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a burglary that happened at the Dollar General, located at 4471 Jeffersonville Road. Authorities say the incident happened around 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Camera footage shows a man smashing the…
Local farmers fight for protection through state bill
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Local farmers have their fingers crossed in hopes that House Bill 545 passes. This will allow added protection for farms and their legacies. Leighton Cooley, a fourth-generation farmer and co-owner of Cooley Farms in Roberta, has…
Fire causes damage to an apartment complex in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A fire that sparked in a vacant apartment at apartment complex in Macon caused a lot of damage Wednesday morning. According to the Macon-Bibb Fire Department, the fire happened a Green Meadow Townhouses on Log Cabin…
Man wanted for robbing gas station in Macon early Wednesday morning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies are looking for a man who they say robbed a gas station in Macon at gunpoint Wednesday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the robbery happened at Murphy Express at 1410…
Wednesday brings a few showers ahead of big overnight cool down
We saw a few showers across Middle Georgia today that brought our monthly rain totals up to 9.91". This now ranks us at the #2 wettest February on record in Macon. Today we saw a cold front move into the…
Eagle Springs Elementary highlights African American writers
For the 11th year, Eagle Springs Elementary school in Byron highlights African American writers for Black History Month.
Commissioners want moratorium on convenience store's alcohol licenses to fight crime
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In the fight to control crime, Macon-Bibb commissioners want to put a limit on new alcohol licenses at convenience stores. Commissioners say there is more alcohol being sold at these stores than goods. According to Bibb…
Summer food service program summit addresses child hunger
MACON, Georgia, (41NBC/WMGT) - More access to food for Middle Georgia's youth -- that was the goal of Tuesdays Summer Food Service Program Summit. The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning hosted the summit at Helms College, in Macon.…
Robbers take safe containing over 5K cash, reports say
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a burglary that happened at a Dollar General in Macon. According to a news release, the burglary happened at the store located at 888 Pierce Avenue overnight on Feb. 17.…
Deputies arrest Macon man for terroristic threats, false identity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested Macon man after he gave a false identity and made threats to a deputy. Bibb County Sheriff's deputies responded to an address in the 2000 block of Houston Avenue regarding a person trespassing. Upon…
Deputies searching for man who fired shots in Macon apartment complex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need help finding 20-year-old Travon Maurice Harden. Deputies obtained warrants for five counts of aggravated assault. Authorities responded to a shots-fired incident that happened on Feb. 18 at 6:28 p.m. at West…
Funeral details announced for Anitra Gunn
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Details are now available about the funeral service for Fort Valley State University student Anitra Gunn. Her funeral will take place Saturday, February 29th at 11:00am at Greater Peace Baptist Church in Opelika, Alabama. Church…
New hotel approved for north Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A four story hotel with 92 rooms is set to open in north Macon. Construction could start as early as March. The Planning and Zoning Board approved the project Monday According to the proposal presented by…
Car hydroplanes into building on Vineville Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There are no injuries to report after a car hydroplaned and hit a building in Bibb County. The crash happened just before 8:00am at 2972 Vineville Avenue. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office reports no one was…
Last day for educators to apply for Cox Charities grant approaching
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Teachers and administrators have until Saturday, Feb. 29 to apply for a Cox Charities Innovation in Education grant. According to a Cox Charities news release, grant awards educators up to $2,500 for projects and curriculum that…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 17-23
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between February 17 and February 23.