Houston County man sentenced to 17 years in prison
A Houston County man will spend the next 17 years in prison.
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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.
Monroe County commissioners developing plans for water line system for Juliette
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The fight for clean water in Juliette continues, as Monroe County commissioners look for ways to combat the water crisis. Commissioners are testing wells near Plant Sherer and throughout the county to see if the coal…
Volunteers 'Read Across America Day' for Dr. Seuss's 116th birthday
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – More than 100 volunteers read to students across Middle Georgia Elementary schools including Martin Luther King Elementary. United Way of Central Georgia kicked off National Read Across America Day along with Dr. Suess’s 116th Birthday Monday.…
Monroe County teen faces felony murder charges
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Monroe County teen accused of killing her family members in a house fire is facing several charges including felony murder. Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office assisted with the arrest of 16-year-old…
Thomaston man arrested on child pornography charges
THOMASTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Law enforcement agencies arrested a 33-year-old Thomaston man for his involvement in online child pornography. Authorities say that GBI agents arrested James Krivan of Thomaston on Feb. 27. According to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation news…
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.
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…