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Charles Olson endorses Lester Miller for Mayor
Community and Business leader Charles Olson announced his endorsement of Lester Miller for Mayor of Macon-Bibb County Tuesday.
Saving the Train Museum: Macon-Bibb Extension Office wants to renovate
The Bibb County Extension Office presented renovation plans for the Train Museum to commissioners.
Bibb County Sheriff's Office looks to add more surveillance cameras
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking to add more surveillance cameras in neighborhoods.
Coliseum Northside offering free seminar for those with knee pain
Coliseum Northside Hospital will offer a free seminar for those with knee pain.
Macon man pleads guilty to sex with underage girl
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is sentenced to prison time after pleading guilty to having sex with an underage girl. Instead of going forward with Tuesday's trial, 40-year-old Jermaine Howard pleaded guilty to statutory rape, five counts of…
Two schools perform Freaky Friday and Urinetown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Tuesday morning on Daybreak, student actors from Warner Robins High and Northside High spoke to 41NBC about a pair of performances taking place Friday, January 31st. The two schools are teaming up and taking to the stage…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 20-26
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between January 20 and January 26.
Man dies in motorcycle/car crash on Riverside Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man died early Tuesday morning after his motorcycle was involved in a crash in Macon. According to Macon-Bibb County Coroner, Leon Jones, the crash happened on Riverside Drive, across from Butler Toyota, before 6:30 a.m.…
Sunshine returns to Middle Georgia Tuesday
Clouds were pretty stubborn around Middle Georgia through much of the day, but we finally saw some clearing by around sunset. Overnight clearing will lead to chilly temperatures in the 30's by Tuesday morning. These clear skies will also bring…
Coronavirus: What to know, how to prevent getting it
The virus that has most worried around the country is the coronavirus.
BSO gets new life-saving device
Bibb County deputies now have a new tool to assist in a medical emergency.
Westside High School players, coach remember Kobe
Kobe Bryant's death has much of the world shaken, including Macon.
MTA route changes give customers access to grocery stores
Changes are coming to Macon Transit Authority routes.
Planning and Zoning vote down storage unit at old Kroger
Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning voted down a storage unit that would have been at the vacant Kroger on Pio Nono Avenue.
St. Peter Claver Catholic students help prepare for "Baby Care Boot Camp"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students from St. Peter Claver Catholic School kicked off “Catholic Schools Week” Monday. As part of the event, students and teachers partnered with United Way of Central Georgia to help prepare with the organization's “Baby Care…
United Way offering free tax services
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today marks the first day of Tax Season! Across the country, millions will be planning to file taxes once again for the new year. The United Way of Central Georgia has announced the return of two…
Macon man charged with stealing vehicle from auto dealership
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is facing charges, accused of stealing a vehicle from a car dealership. Deputies arrested 21-year-old Keshawn Lundy for Theft by Taking Auto on Friday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, video shows…
Suspect wanted for taking laundry detergent in Macon burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a commercial burglary suspect. Deputies say the suspect broke into the Family Dollar at 2123 Pio Nono Avenue around 3:30 Monday morning. The suspect is accused of taking…
Prescription overdose deaths down, illegal drug overdoses up
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the state saw a decline in prescription drug overdoses in 2018. According to a recent news release, there were 303 prescription drug overdose deaths in 2018. That number is down…
Body found in trailer fire in Monroe County
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly fire. Crews responded to an 18-wheeler trailer fire on Pine Road in Jackson around 5:15 Monday morning. According to the sheriff's office, the trailer was being used…
Medical Monday: How you can check on your heart health in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the National Institutes of Health, February is American Heart Month. It's a way to raise awareness about heart health and urge those around you to prevent heart disease. Rosa Smith, a nurse at Medical Center…
Man arrested for robbing two stores in Macon at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man was taken into custody early Sunday morning. Bibb County deputies say he robbed two stores in Macon at gunpoint. Danny Galvez, mug shot provided by: the Bibb County Sheriff's…
1 dead after Pleasant Hill house fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead after a house fire in Pleasant Hill. Coroner Leon Jones says a home caught fire Sunday around 7 a.m. at the corner of 4th and Monroe Streets in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood.…
Coliseum opens intensive outpatient program in Warner Robins
A Macon medical center has expanded its programs.
'I cried like a baby': Daughter of late veteran says goodbye one last time
The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin held a ceremony for veteran families.
Macon man charged in 19-year-old's shooting death
A Macon man turned himself in following the shooting death of a 19-year-old this week.
Bibb Sheriff's Office investigating 5 commercial burglaries
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating five commercial burglaries that happened Thursday night and early Friday morning.
Two arrested in December homicide
A man and woman are in custody in connection to a murder in December.
UPDATE: Two arrested in connection to homicide in East Dublin
Two suspects have been arrested and charged with the murder of J.W. Robinson.
Second suspect arrested for Zaxby's Robbery
A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the armed robbery at Zaxby's on Hartley Bridge Road.
Man found on top of vacant Kroger, arrested for Burglary
Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators caught a man breaking into the vacant Kroger on Pio Nono Avenue
Thief cuts human-size hole in Bike Tech Macon, steals bike, money
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a thief who cut a hole in the back of a business and robbed the store. Bike Tech Macon is left cleaning up the mess, but it's not…
Mercer women's basketball falls to ETSU, 72-66, at Hawkins Arena
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer women's basketball (3-16) fell to East Tennessee State University, 72-66, Thursday at Hawkins Arena. It was the Bears' first game back in Hawkins Arena in 2020. Jaron Dougherty had a game-high 23 points, Shannon Titus…
ALERT: Baldwin County deputies searching for prowler
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An attempted burglary takes an abnormal twist in Baldwin County. Now deputies are looking for the suspect behind it all. 41NBC spoke with Eric Roberts, a homeowner whose security camera captured footage of the burglary suspect. …
'March for Life Rally' brings large crowds to downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hundreds gathered at the Rosa Parks Square in Macon to unite for the March for Life Rally Friday. The Kolbe Center, an organization that provides family planning services, held the event and led the pro-life march…
Warner Robins boys basketball to host Brainbridge, Veterans back to back
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins (16-3) boys hoop squad has two big-time games coming up. The Demons host Bainbridge (12-10) on Friday and Veterans (19-1) on Saturday. Although the Demons are coming off a 56-54 loss to…
Mercer men's basketball wins third straight, beats WCU 85-79
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer men's hoop squad picked up its third consecutive Southern Conference win on Wednesday after topping Western Carolina, 85-79. The Bears improved to 9-11 overall and 3-4 in the Southern Conference with the win. Djorje Dimitrijevic…
Daybreak Interview: Making a pot roast dinner to warm up during winter
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – On a cold winter's day, most people like to warm up with a hot, home cooked meal. Cody Scarborough, the Manager of Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen in Warner Robins, visited Daybreak to teach us how to make…
Rainy Friday on the way for Middle Georgia
Rain has already started to move in across Middle Georgia, and don't expect it to move out until Friday evening. Friday will be a pretty soggy day across Middle Georgia, but we will start to see temperatures warming into the…
Houston County parents file complaint over use of 'N' word
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The parents of two Houston County high school students are fighting back after their daughters were called the “N” word by a coach last October. “People were already reporting that he was saying things that was…
'It's a bad start': Macon-Bibb community demands action after violent week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three homicides in three days has community members on edge. Some are even demanding action. At the corner of Lamar Street and Ferguson Street Lane, 19-year-old Jahfari Bullard was shot and later died at the hospital.…
Dog of the Week: Kenny
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Kenny is a 4 year old pointer mix. He’s energetic, he gets along with other dogs and kids. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue. It’s…
New spa opens in downtown Macon, CEO wants customers to relax
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A new business has opened in downtown Macon that's aimed at helping people relax, release and unwind. Spatique is a new spa that's offers many different services. Spatique CEO, Darlene Williams, said the spa's services can…
Construction underway for MGA's new enrollment center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Private donors funded $3 million to build a new enrollment center at Middle Georgia State University. MGA representatives and project donors broke ground for the new facility Thursday. According to the university, the 8,000-square-foot building will…
City leaders hold Career Fair & Job Preparation event
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Many people in Macon got a chance to explore new opportunities. The Macon Industrial Authority and Bibb County Commissioner Al Tillman held a Career Fair & Job Preparation event Thursday. The event took place at the…
Macon man dies weeks after he was shot by his neighbor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man passed away in the hospital weeks after he was shot by his neighbor. According to Macon-Bibb County Coroner, Leon Jones, 49 year old Kelvin Orr died at Medical Center Navicent Health on Sunday.…
A-OK Portables and Waste Services buys another dumpster company
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia company that offers portable toilets and dumpsters for rent just bought another dumpster company. According to a press release from A-OK Portables and Waste Services, the company bought AJS Dumpsters out of Macon.…
UPDATE: Macon man dies after Lamar Street shooting
UPDATE: Bibb County deputies say 19-year-old Jahfari Shakwun Bullard was pronounced dead at 1:25 a.m Thursday. This is now an active homicide investigation. Call the Bibb County Sheriff's Office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME if you…
Armed robbery at Riverside Waffle House
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that took place at the Waffle House, located at 2644 Riverside Drive. Two masked males, with handguns entered the restaurant and demanded money from the…