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…
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, 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.…
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: 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…
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…
A Warner Robins man was taken to the hospital after being shot Wednesday night.
UPDATE: 19-year-old Jahfari Shakwun Bullard was pronounced dead at 1:25 a.m Thursday. This is now an active homicide investigation.
Middle Georgia finally topped out in the 50's this afternoon, bringing us out of our couple day cold snap. Through the day Thursday and into Friday we will see an increase in moisture and cloud cover. Mostly cloudy skies are…
A middle Georgia couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at Fairview Park Hospital Wednesday.
Mayor Pro Tem Commissioner Al Tillman and the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, will hold a career fair and job preparation event.
Middle Georgia residents are trying to stay warm with the recent weather getting below freezing.
The speed limit on Russell Parkway will go from 55 MPH to 45 MPH soon.
A new crosswalk is in place to help pedestrians cross a busy street in Macon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All Macon-Bibb County roads may soon get repaired. Commissioners passed an $82,000 road survey to repair cracks and potholes. Macon-Bibb commissioners approved for an independent company -- Roadbotics -- to assist with surveying county roads. Roadbotics…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The president and CEO of Navicent Health, Dr. Saunders, and the hospital's Center for Learning are addressing the nation's human trafficking problem by raising awareness, which they hope leads to activation. Wednesday, hospital staff, community members,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners approved thousands of dollars to help promote the census. Commissioner Virgil Watkins pushed for $100,000 to spread the word. The money will pay for billboards and other public service announcements. Watkins says he wants…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Warner Robins Police officers responded to the Sunoco at 2512 Moody Road around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday regarding an armed robbery. Officers say that a man entered the store with a gun and demanded money. After…
Baldwin County students dressed as senior citizens to celebrate the 100th day of school MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baldwin County elementary school students celebrate the 100th day of school. Midway Hills and Lakeview Primary students traded school uniforms for canes…
The Macon-Bibb County Commission held a public hearing Tuesday regarding a rifle ordinance.
There's a new effort to combat human trafficking, and Warner Robins officials has a plan to raise awareness.
Macon-Bibb Commissioners approved to hire a company to design an upgrade for the Findley Ryther Dam at Lake Tobosofkee
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for your identifying three teenagers wanted for the Armed Robbery.
High temps today topped out in the mid 40's after starting in the 20's. We continue to see the cold air hanging around through the middle of the week in Middle Georgia. Clear skies will allow our overnight temperatures to…
A man was shot to death in Macon-Bibb County nearly 24 hours after another man was killed.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between January 13 and January 17.
The City of Cochran held its annual parade tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Monday
Middle Georgia residents made it their priority Monday morning to stop in downtown Macon
Temperatures continue to drop tonight to what is likely some of the coldest weather we have seen this season. Overnight temperatures will fall into the mid 20's with wind chills in the low 20's and even teens! Be sure to…
A man was found shot to death in north Macon at Oak Hill Court and Forest Hill Road, just after 9:30 Monday night.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man who broke into two banks in Washington County is now in custody. According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, 37 year old Matthews Stephens was arrested at a home in Deepstep…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the American Red Cross, every 2 seconds someone in the United States needs blood. That's why the American Red Cross hosts blood drives daily across the country. Tammy Bearden, with the American Red Cross,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As construction on I-16 and I-75 continues, Georgia Department of Transportation crews are changing the flow of traffic. According to a GDOT press release, starting Jan. 21 at 9 p.m., crews will be shifting traffic onto…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Corrections is looking to fill positions at several Middle Georgia state prisons. Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., GDC hosted a hiring event at Central Georgia Technical College. The event allowed…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fast-food restaurant chain looks to keep itself afloat, financially. Krystal says it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, on Sunday. According to the company, both company-operated and franchised Krystal restaurants will remain open. Restaurants will continue…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an assault incident that reportedly happened at the Circle K Gas Station in north Macon. Authorities say the incident happened around 7:35 p.m. on Monday at 2580 Riverside Drive. Deputies…
Two suspects have been arrested and charged with the murder of J.W. Robinson.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From no chewing food with mouths open to watching what you post on the internet -- the Mentors Project of Bibb County addressed such issues in an etiquette class at Soar Academy Tuesday. The class aimed…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Deputies are searching for the person who robbed a fast food chain restaurant at gunpoint. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the robbery happened at the Zaxby's at 1680 Bass Road in Macon…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three been have been arrested for attempting to rob a gas station convenience store in Baldwin County at gunpoint. Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents say the following people tried robbing the Quick Pantry at 3043 North…
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents in Rentz may want to be wary when trying to use their water on Monday. According to a post that was shared on the Laurens County 911 Communications Facebook page, the city was without…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Community members gathered at Union Grove Baptist Church to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday. The NAACP Houston County Branch held the annual celebration for the Warner Robins community. Youth groups from various organizations…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While many take Martin Luther King Jr. Day off, Georgia Power uses the holiday to give back to the community. According to Georgia Power, MLK Day is the company's largest single day of community service. Ron…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Vineville United Methodist Church held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Monday. Speakers highlighted the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment. Attendees were also treated to a video tribute, music and a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Local and state lawmakers want to make sure minorities take the 2020 Census survey. Senator David Lucas says minority communities lose millions of dollars by not participating in the census. The Senator, Macon-Bibb Commissioner Elaine Lucas,…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Women are taking a stand against a Byron nail salon after the owner says women who weigh more than 200 pounds cannot get a pedicure. Women stood outside Byron Nails Monday afternoon, waving signs in a…
The family of a 6-year-old Warner Robins girl who died as a result of a 2018 bus crash has filed a lawsuit against bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corporation.
We have finally seen a dry day here in Middle Georgia, but it is going to be short lived. Saturday will bring increased cloud cover and a chance for rain. As far as timing is concerned, we should be dry…
A Telfair County man has been re-indicted for the murder of an elderly couple in 20-15
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer men's basketball stormed from behind to beat VMI 73-62 Wednesday in Southern Conference action. The Bears shot 60.7 percent in the second half to pullout the comeback win. They shot 52 percent for the game.…