Monroe County man arrested for fraud, theft
Monroe County and Bibb County Deputies executed search warrants Friday.
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Man charged with arson for setting camper on fire
A gordon man is in jail, accused of setting his camper on fire.
Macon-Bibb firefighters battle fire at downtown apartments
Macon-Bibb County fire crews responded to the Ashley Towers Apartments
Kari's Law: Customers do not have to dial "9" to call for help
Customers do not have to press 9 first, to dial 911.
The blessing box gives back to those in need
Love comes in all different kinds of packaging.
Demarcus Little charged with Malice Murder for death of Anitra Gunn
Former boyfriend of 23-year-old Anitra Gunn, is charged with malice murder in connection to her death.
Clean drinking water available for Juliette residents
Monroe County is helping with Juliette's contaminated water crisis.
More people charged in murder of Haley Adams
Three more suspects are charged in connection to the murder of a former Appling Middle School student.
Judge sets Demarcus Little’s bond at $10K
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Fort Valley judge grants bond for 23-year-old Demarcus Little, the former boyfriend of FVSU student Anitra Gunn. Little’s bond is set at $10,000 and he is ordered to wear an ankle monitor. Once he…
Two killed in crash in Macon County
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two people are dead after crash involving a box truck in Macon County. The crash happened around 1:00pm on Georgia 49. According to Georgia State Patrol, 22-year-old Clarence Coleman of Americus and 20-year-old Shantion Seats of…
Friends, co-workers remember Anitra Gunn with balloon release
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friends, classmates and co-workers are remembering Fort Valley college student Anitra Gunn. They held a special balloon release Thursday night at Eighteen36 in Fort Valley. Several city leaders and friends shared memories about the 23-year…
Middle Georgia dries out this weekend, but winter is back
After what seems like a year of consecutive rainy days, we are finally starting to dry out in Middle Georgia. We picked up another 1.08" of rain just today, bringing our total to 8.51" for the month of February...an we…
Areas of Middle Georgia under Flash Flood Watch
Some of the counties impacted are Bibb, Houston, Jones, Twiggs, and Monroe.
Macon Bibb-County celebrates Georgia's Arbor Day
Georgia is one of three states to celebrate Arbor Day in February.
Bibb deputies: Man wanted after shooting into vehicle following argument
Bibb County deputies need help finding a man they say has warrants for five counts of aggravated assault.
Macon woman dies in Wimbish Road crash
A Macon woman is dead after a single vehicle crash Thursday afternoon.
Macon man arrested on gun, drug charges after deputies use taser
A Macon man faces gun and drug charges after being arrested Wednesday night near downtown.
Central's Kristen Gilbert becomes first-ever softball player to sign at a NCAA school
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Central High School's very own Kristen Gilbert made history in the school's gymnasium Thursday morning. Kristen signed a letter of intent to play softball at Agnes Scott College. She's the first player in school history to…
List of school closings Friday, February 21
Several Middle Georgia Schools will be closed to students Friday, February 21 due to the heavy rain and flooding the area has seen recently.
GBI: Anitra Gunn's death ruled a homicide
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirms Fort Valley State University student Anitra Gunn's death is a homicide. Special Agent in Charge Todd Crosby confirms Gunn's autopsy is complete. The autopsy shows the manner of death…
Couple wanted for shoplifting in Monroe County
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is looking for two people in connection to a theft.
UPDATE: Laurens, Telfair Schools closed Thursday
Laurens County Schools and Telfair County Schools are closed Thursday, February 20 due to unsafe driving conditions.
Fort Valley Resident: “I pray for justice"
Fort Valley resident wants the community to learn from the incident.
River Edge patient grateful to serve as juror
A Macon man says he is grateful for the chance to do something others may dread.
Georgia School Districts compete for State Culinary Award
Professionals from 20 Georgia School districts, competed for a state culinary award Wednesday.
St. Peter Claver students helping change how Bibb County handles trash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some 4th-grade students are doing their part to help the community, by composting. Secondhand Soil is collaborating with St. Peter Claver Catholic School to help students change the way Bibb County deals with trash. Students say…
Dual enrollment funding cuts may impact low-income, rural areas hardest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia lawmakers want to cut funding for the state's dual enrollment program. The program allows high school students to take state-funded college courses. Teachers say cutting funds will lessen equal opportunities for students. Culinary, banking, and…
Mark your calendar | Day at the Museum in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The annual Day at the Museum for Gifted and Talented Education (GTE) fourth graders happens on Feb. 26 at the Cary W. Martin Conference Center. This comes from a Houston County School District news release. …
BBB Tips: How to choose a tax preparer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Tax season is in full swing, and finding a trustworthy tax preparer to handle your finances can be difficult. According to the Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia, you should follow a few tips to find…
Community Foundation Award Grants to Milledgeville Recipients
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Community Foundation of Central Georgia awarded Baldwin County organizations funds to start their projects. "I'm excited," said Carlee Schulte, the downtown development authority executive director for Milledgeville. Schulte is one of 12 recipients to receive…
Anitra Gunn | What we know, according to GBI
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities found the body of Anitra Lashay Gunn on Tuesday around 3:20 p.m. This comes from a news release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identification on Wednesday. Law…
Bibb County School District Hiring
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County School District will host its annual Teacher Recruitment Fair on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. until noon. This is according to a news release from the school district. The event will take…
UPDATE: Body found is missing FVSU student
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to a post on the Fort Valley Department of Public Safety's Facebook page, the GBI crime lab confirmed the body found in Crawford County yesterday is 23-year-old Anitra Gunn. According to Peach County Sheriff…
Rain continues most of the week in Middle Georgia
Today has been a pretty soggy day in Georgia with more rain on the way through the week. A cold front is sagging into Middle Georgia overnight and we won't see much of a temperature change during the day on…
Missing FVSU student fits description of body found
A body that fits the description of Anitra Gunn, was found Tuesday.
Man charged with criminal damage to property involving missing FVSU student
Fort Valley Police say a man is in custody and charged with criminal damage to property.
Laurens County Schools closed due to weather conditions
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Laurens County Schools will be closed tomorrow due to inclement weather conditions. The school system decided that the roads will be unsafe for school buses to travel and that students should stay home for the day.…
Dublin residents petition for intersection to reopen
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dublin residents want to reopen an intersection, but commissioners call it “dangerous.” The intersection at New Buckeye Road and Ben Hall Lake Drive closed after concerns over safety. Now, some residents want to petition to have…
Macon man arrested with gun, drugs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man after finding drugs and a gun in his possession. Authorities identified the man as 21-year-old Adrian Mckeith Galloway Jr. At 03:01 a.m., Deputies patrolled Houston Avenue near Villa…
Missing Fort Valley State student found dead
Authorities have found the body of missing Fort Valley State student Anitra Gunn.
Medical Center Navicent Health offers classes for your well-being
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Medical Center Navicent Health is offering a number of classes to help you stay healthy in March. HEALTHY DATES – MARCH 2020 3/3 – Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health (3351…
Byron school participates in National African American Read-In Chain
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Eagle Springs Elementary School will participate in the 31st National African American Read-In Chain. The event happens on Feb. 25 at 2:15 p.m. According to a news release, the event will place emphasis on sharing books…
Student-operated salon opens in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon school now has a student-operated salon, according to a Bibb County School District news release. The student-run, Salon 360, offers the following: Manicures Pedicures Hairstyles Makeup and more The services are performed by students…
$5,000 reward for location of Anitra Gunn
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Local law enforcement agencies are partnering to find 23-year-old Anitra Lashay Gunn. Macon Regional Crimestoppers, Fort Valley Police Department, Peach County Sheriff Office, and Byron Police Department have partnered to offer a $5,000 reward for the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 10-16
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between February 10 and February 16.
Another rainy week on the way in Middle Georgia
Clouds have been hanging around through the past couple days in Middle Georgia, but starting overnight and into this week, heavy rain will move into the area. Through the day on Tuesday a warm front will lift across the southeast…
UPDATE: Wanted mother in custody
A woman wanted by Bibb County deputies turned herself in around 10:30 Tuesday morning.
What We Know: Law enforcement searching for 23-year-old FVSU student
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The search continues for a missing Fort Valley State University student on Monday. Law enforcement agencies and Fort Valley State University campus police have been searching for 23-year-old Anitra Gunn. She was last seen on…
Douglass Theatre founder honored for 150th birthday in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Charles Henry Douglass, founder of the Douglass Theatre in Macon, was honored for his 150th birthday Monday. In the 1900s, Douglass was one of Georgia's top businessmen. The founder made a great impact on the African…
County residents march in solidarity to 'Heal the Hood'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A group of local pastors rallied together to bring awareness to Middle Georgia’s gun-violence issue. Close to 100 Bibb County residents showed up to "Heal the Hood" by marching in solidarity. 'Heal the Hood' is a…