I-16 rest areas in Dublin reopen after underground upgrades
Two rest areas along Interstate 16 in Dublin are officially reopened Monday.
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Macon teen shot walking on Hawkinsville Avenue
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened Monday, involving a teenager
Dodge County man charged with shooting death of his brother
RHINE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office in a death investigation involving two brothers. Deputies responded to a shooting just before midnight Saturday, November 16th at a home on Mill Pond…
GBI investigating teen shooting death in Dodge County
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the shooting death of a 17-year-old in Dodge County. The death happened around 9:00 Saturday morning at a home on Brown Street in Chauncey. Chauncey Police reported finding…
Man charged with sending sexually threatening messages to minors
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twiggs County deputies arrest a 19-year-old Newnan man in connection to sending sexually threatening messages through social media. Geovanni Adamson is being held without bond in the Twiggs County Law Enforcement Center for three counts of…
Twiggs deputies arrest man accused of sexual exploitation of children
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twiggs County deputies arrest a man in connection to a sexual exploitation of children investigation. Deputies arrested 46-year-old Michael Hulsey on warrants out of Cherokee County. According to a news release from the Twiggs County Sheriff's…
UPDATE: Multiple arrests made in connection to robberies of two Macon stores
Video surveillance helps identify suspects 37-year-old Quantisha Trinita Sanders, 27-year-old Onkendiah Rodney Hightower and two minors arrested MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several people are in custody in connection to a pair of armed robberies. On November 17th, deputies responded…
Monroe County car crash leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
A two-car collision claims the life of William Stallings in Monroe County FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A two-car collision leaves one person dead and two others injured. This comes from a news release from Anna Lewis with the Monroe County…
41NBC Morning News Update | Bloomfield family shooting, dollar store robberies
41NBC MORNING NEWS UPDATE 41NBC Headlines: Family feud leaves 2 shot in Bloomfield area 2 men rob Dollar General, Family Dollar at gunpoint in Macon 41NBC AccuWeather Forecast: Mostly dry work week ahead
2 men rob Dollar General, Family Dollar at gunpoint in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into two dollar store armed robberies that happened in Macon. Authorities say the incidents happened between 10:45 a.m. and 11:08 a.m. on Sunday. The armed robberies happened at the following…
UPDATE: Victim stabbed multiple times in Macon, suspect arrested
UPDATE: Deputies located and arrested 25-year-old Tenacio Rodriguez Boyd with the help of his family members. Authorities charged Boyd with Aggravated Assault. Authorities have said no bond for him. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking…
Macon man killed after house party shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A shooting at a house party in south Macon leaves one person dead and another injured. Bibb County sheriff's deputies say the incident happened around 11:15 p.m. on Friday. Deputies responded to an address in the…
Family feud leaves 2 shot in Bloomfield area
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into a shooting that happened in the 5200 block of Bloomfield Road at 1:19 a.m. on Saturday. Authorities say a family dispute at the residence led to the shooting. During the…
Bibb County deputies arrest robbery suspect
Bibb County Sheriff deputes arrested a man in connection to multiple robberies.
Woman arrested for theft after having SUV towed
A Macon woman was taken to jail after having a vehicle towed that she didn't own.
Rigby's announces changes to Warner Robins Christmas Parade
Rigby's announced changes to the 62nd Annual Warner Robin's Christmas Parade.
Salvation Army red kettles accepts digital donations for those in need
From change and dollar bills to Apple and Google pay -- Salvation Army red kettles accepting digital donations MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Salvation Army is changing the way it accepts donations at their holiday red kettles. You can still…
Macon man receives life sentence on multiple charges including rape
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A judge sentenced a Macon man to life, plus 50 years in prison, after jurors found him guilty of the 2018 raping of one woman hours after he attempted to rape another. According to the Macon…
Early morning fire destroys Macon nursery
An early morning fire leaves a business owner trying to salvage what he can. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Rain did not stop a fire from destroying Agape Nursery in Macon on Friday. Around 3:30 a.m., fire crews received a call…
Dublin I-16 rest areas set to re-open Monday
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Rest areas along I-16 in Dublin will re-open next week. According to GDOT, the department will reopen both Interstate 16 rest areas 87 and 88 in Laurens County on Monday, November 18. The department re-opens Dublin's rest…
Deputies arrest screaming man at Macon motel
Deputies arrested Dylan West at Red Roof Inn after he was "just released from jail." MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Deputies arrested a man with heroin after he showed irate behavior at a Macon motel. Authorities say the incident happened on Friday,…
Macon man shoots at people after argument with mother
Authorities arrested Rominique White after he fired shots at people in a house following an argument with his mother. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man fired shots at people in a house after an argument with his mother. Authorities…
Medical Monday: Lung Cancer Awareness Month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which reminds us of the importance of early lung cancer detection. Coliseum Medical Centers staff say this is especially important for those long-time cigarette users and those exposed to secondhand…
Daybreak Interview: Annual River Alive Clean Up in Warner Robins
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Keep Warner Robins Beautiful is Houston County's branch of Keep Georgia Beautiful, which is a foundation that focuses on sustainability in Georgia communities. This Saturday, the organization will be hosting its annual Rivers Alive clean up,…
Nursery's office total loss, greenhouse and shed damaged after fire
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A nursery's office is a total loss after an early morning fire Friday. According to Macon-Bibb Fire Chief, Marvin Riggins, a fire broke out around 3:30 Friday morning at Agape Nursery on Mumford Road in Macon.…
Report: Northside football coach Kevin Kinsler retiring
Northside High School football coach Kevin Kinsler is retiring after 10 seasons as head coach, according to a report by the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
A cold, rainy, Friday is on the way, before a weekend warm up
The rain has finally moved into Middle Georgia, and it looks like it will be staying for a while. We will see some pockets of heavier rain overnight, and temperatures will be staying cool overnight. Rain will stick around for…
Bibb deputies need your help locating convicted felon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding 21-year-old Teddy Dewayne Jackson Jr.
Family remembers grandma, grandson fatally hit by car
A Macon family is speaking out after losing a grandmother and grandson hit by a car.
Macon-Bibb, Navicent team up to raise diabetes awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County and the Medical Center Navicent Health have partnered to raise diabetes awareness. Mayor Robert Reichert signed a proclamation Thursday morning for diabetes awareness. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, but Thursday is World Diabetes Day.…
Veterans to face Riverdale in Round 1 of playoffs at Freedom Field
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Veterans Warhawks face Riverdale in Round one of the playoffs Friday in The End Zone's Game of the Week. The Warhawks closed the regular-season winning five of their last six games. They finished 8-2…
MWA customers able to access accounts after ransomware attack
Macon Water Authority customers can view their accounts and make online payments MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon Water Authority customers now have access to their accounts after a ransomware attack in October. However, employees can neither read meters nor bill…
Subaru of Macon shares love by giving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Buying a Subaru, right now, will not only give you a new set of wheels, but it will also give you the chance to give back to the community. For the 11th year, Subaru is holding…
Bidding for furniture, equipment starts at Middle Georgia Regional Library
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Have you ever sat at the library reading a book and thought, I would love a chair like this at home? Well, that thought can become a reality. The Middle Georgia Regional Library is holding a…
Macon celebrates new Music Sculpture Park
Beautiful music can be made in a downtown Macon park MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Downtown Macon Community Association and county officials announced the grand opening of the newest musical feature at Turpin Park. On Third Street, between Poplar and…
Macon resident shoots armed robbery suspect in legs
Authorities arrest 21-year-old Mark Antony Capron for armed robbery. Also, one of his victims shoots him in both legs. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An armed robbery suspect gets shot by the victim after he tried to rob them of their…
Mary Persons QB Trippe Moore signs with Georgia to play baseball
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mary Persons junior quarterback Trippe Moore signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play baseball for the Georgia Bulldogs. Moore was the region two, 4A Player of the Year last year for Mary Persons' baseball team. He…
Jackson man charged with fatal shooting of Macon woman
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested a man in connection with the shooting death of 26-year-old Morgan Smith. Bibb County Sheriff’s Violent Crime investigators identified the man as 32-year-old Roderick Chester. Deputies arrested Chester in connection to the fatal shooting…
Gunman opens fire on carful of people after robbery attempt
Police say suspects made up the story about road rage, and that crime was actually a robbery attempt LILBURN, Ga. (AP) - Police say a group of motorists fired upon after leaving a metro Atlanta freeway made up a story…
Pastor: Jimmy Carter ‘up and walking’ post brain surgery
ATLANTA (AP) - Jimmy Carter’s pastor says the former president is already “up and walking” just a day after undergoing surgery to relieve pressure on his brain from bleeding linked to recent falls. The Rev. Tony Lowden of Maranatha Baptist…
Dekalb County sheriff to leave office amid certification appeal
DECATUR, Georgia (AP) - A Georgia sheriff who publicly exposed himself to a police officer at an Atlanta park has announced that he’s leaving office. DeKalb County Chief Deputy Sheriff Melody Maddox tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that she’ll step into…
Dog of the Week: Ester
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) –Ester is a 8 year old German Shepard mix. She’s calm, sweet and loves people. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue. It’s located at 101 Riverside Drive…
Four arrested after drug bust in Warner Robins
Warner Robins Officers with the Narcotics Intelligence Unit, Crime Suppression Unit, and SWAT served a search warrant on Cherokee Drive Wednesday, in regards to illegal drug sales.
Woman falls asleep in car, arrested for possession
Bibb County Sheriff's deputies arrested a woman for drug possession on November 7, just after 1 a.m.
Thursday brings more cold and rain to Middle Georgia
Cold air has moved into Middle Georgia and it is here to stay for a while. Not only that, but we are going to add in a cold rain as we head through the rest of the week. We have…
Warner Robins Police investigating auto parts store robbery
Warner Robins police officers are searching for a man they say entered an auto parts store Wednesday night with a handgun and took cash.
Charges dropped, plea deal for two men in Fort Valley State sex investigation
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office drops charges against one of the seven defendants charged in the Fort Valley State University sex investigation. According to Amy Womack with the D.A.'s office, the office dismissed…
Human trafficking | FBI gives community members up-close look
Local rescue organizations and education groups explain human trafficking trends in Middle Georgia MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On Tuesday, First Lady Marty Kemp and the Department of Justice announced a $4.3 million grant to help fight human trafficking and support…
Irving Tissue brings over 200 jobs to Macon
Irving Tissue invests almost $1 billion in Macon's plant location MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A tissue manufacturing plant in Macon is open with even bigger plans to follow. Irving Tissue announced a number of events during their grand opening on…
BOLO | Unknown man steals pickup truck out of Kathleen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who stole a 1998 Ford F250 pickup truck from Kathleen. Vehicle description White 1998 Ford F250 4 wheel drive 5.4-liter gas engine VIN # - 1FTPX28L9WNB99159 last…