Celebrating Otis Redding's birthday during First Friday
MACON Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It's Otis Redding's 78th birthday, and the whole town is celebrating.
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Wear Teal Day for ovarian cancer awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The purpose of the initiative is to start the conversation about ovarian cancer risks and symptoms.
Coliseum Medical Center to host medication take back event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Coliseum Medical Center says more than 130 people die every day from an opioid overdose.
Touchdownz Seafood Bar & Grill celebrates grand opening
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A new seafood restaurant and bar celebrated their official grand opening Friday in Macon.
Amazon’s Fulfillment Center opens creating 1,000 jobs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amazon boxes have been at many household footsteps across the country. Now, Amazon’s Fulfillment Center is in Middle Georgia’s backyard.
Kings Chapel Elementary School kicks off Grandparents Day celebration
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students, parents, and staff gathered around at Kings Chapel Elementary School to host their annual Grandparents Day Celebration.
The End Zone: Week 3 scores and highlights
The End Zone: Week 3 scores and highlights
Steelers and Patriots battle in Week 1 on NBC
NBC Sports will have live coverage of the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots beginning at 7:00pm ET on Sunday, Sept. 8. Fans can catch all the action in spectacular high definition via NBC Sports online at NBCSports.com/Live, or through…
Worker falls from bridge at Spring Street construction site
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A construction worker is in critical condition after falling from a bridge near downtown Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the new bridge construction off Spring Street and parallel to…
Deputies arrest Coffee County woman after she pulls knife on them
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Coffee County woman after she drew a knife and tried to cut them. Authorities identified the woman as 22-year-old Lauren Nicole Williams, of Nicholls Georgia. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies along…
Macon woman arrested for stealing Chihuahua, puppies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Authorities arrested a Macon woman who was bitten by a Chihuahua after stealing it from its home. Authorities identified the suspect as 40-year-old Robin Fender, of Macon. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call in…
Stone Mountain man injured from multiple gunshot wounds in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting that happened on Hollis Road around 6:30 a.m. today. Deputies say they responded to Melbourne Street about a shooting. Authorities say that deputies found 53-year-old James Willie Thomas,…
Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom visits Heard Elementary School
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From the farm to the classroom, one organization is spreading the knowledge about agriculture to students. The Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom visited Heard Elementary School Thursday. Students got the chance to learn about farming and the…
"It's long overdue": Commissioners work to widen Bass Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners are working to help make traveling on Bass Road easier. Commissioners want to widen the road from two to four lanes from New Forsyth Street to Providence Blvd. As stores move into the new…
Macon restaurant accepts donations for Bahamas disaster relief
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Tropical Flava Caribbean Restaurant on Ingleside Avenue is accepting donations to help the Bahamas after Dorian destroyed much of the islands. Tropical Flava owner James Duncombe and his family friend Paulita Ellis Lyder, say they're relieved to…
International Day of Charity Spotlight: Jay's Hope Foundation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- If giving back makes you feel good, then you'll love everything about today. It's the International Day of Charity, which focuses on volunteering, donating, and raising awareness of local causes and charities. One local, non-profit organization, in…
United Way of Central Georgia assists Hurricane Dorian evacuees
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – The United Way of Central Georgia and the 211 Resource Center are helping Hurricane Dorian evacuees. Both organizations will continue to operate 24-hours a day, 7 days a week during Hurricane Dorian. “We have activated our…
Walk planned this weekend in Macon to help prevent suicide
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Suicide doesn't discriminate and can happen to anyone. September is Suicide Awareness Month made to bring awareness to the signs of suicide and help prevent it from happening. According to Navicent Health, the emergency department sees at…
Packers and Bears square off in NFL Opener
NBC Sports will have live coverage of the Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears in the NFL kickoff game beginning at 7:30pm ET on Thursday, Sept. 5. Fans can catch all the action in spectacular high definition via NBC Sports…
Salvation Army serves thousands of evacuee meals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Salvation Army of Greater Macon has served more than 5,000 meals for Hurricane Dorian evacuees in the past three days in addition to its regular meal distribution efforts. With food donations from the Middle Georgia…
Dorian lashes the Georgia coast, as Middle Georgia stays dry and hot
Hurricane Dorian has now started a jog to the north while situated about 100 miles away from the Georgia coast. This northward turn is a good sign for the Georgia coast and means that we will continue to see the…
8-month-old in critical condition after Macon crash
An 8-month-old child is in critical condition after a one vehicle crash in Macon Wednesday.
Dublin VA Hospital helping evacuees
34 evacuees from the Georgia coast have made their way to the Veteran Affairs Medical Center since the start of the day Tuesday.
No rollback for Warner Robins millage rate
The millage rate will not rollback in Warner Robins, according to the assistant to the Mayor, Mandy Stella.
Fort Valley State University welcomes Savannah State evacuees
Fort Valley State University is spreading southern hospitality by sharing its campus with Savannah State University.
Coach’s Corner: Randy Grace Windsor Knights
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Windsor Knights enter their second season playing 8-on-8 football under head coach Randy Grace. Last season the Knights competed in a non-region schedule. However, they enter this season playing in a region schedule facing all…
Warner Robins council candidate unqualified to run
A Warner Robins council candidate is “unqualified” to run.
Governor Kemp extends state of emergency to 21 counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Brian Kemp extended the state of emergency declaration to 21 counties in the southern and coastal parts of Georgia. This comes from a Georgia Department of Transportation news release. The news release says that Hurricane…
GBI: Two men found shot to death in Pulaski County
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working a murder-suicide case in Pulaski County near the Dooly County line. Special Agent Lindsey Wilkes with the GBI Eastman Office says on September 2 around 7:30 p.m the Pulaski…
Lanes on I-16 westbound until further notice
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Contraflow lanes will be in effect on I-16 until further notice is given by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). All lanes from Savannah through exit 39 in Dublin will all flow westbound as coastal residents…
Heat, wind, and clouds increase as Dorian nears the Georgia coast
Dorian has seen significant weakening through the day on Tuesday, but we are expecting it to maintain category 2 status through the next few days. This means that although it will likely stay off the Georgia coast, hurricane force winds,…
Teen charged in shooting at Labor Day party
SPARTA, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) –A teenager in Hancock County has been arrested after a shooting during a party.
Help for Hurricane Dorian evacuees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County comes together to help victims of Hurricane Dorian. Chief Marvin Riggins with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department says the main focus is to help those impacted. The fire department is collecting gift-cards as long as shelters…
Hearings for 3 candidates accused of not living in city limits
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Warner Robins held three public election hearings today. the hearings come in response to questions regarding the residency of the candidates. Zach Collins, a candidate running for post 2; Kevin Lashley, a candidate…
Monroe County hotel staff prepare for more Hurricane Dorian evacuees
FORSYTH, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - As Hurricane Dorian barrels toward the coast, more hurricane evacuees make their way to Middle Georgia. Governor Brian Kemp issued a mandatory evacuation Monday for multiple Georgia counties ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Many Savannah residents have…
Airbnb's in Macon offer free place to stay for evacuees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The room/home renting service, Airbnb, is offering assistance to Hurricane Dorian evacuees. Airbnb hosts can sign up to be a part of the open homes program. The program helps those undergoing a crisis such as a…
Macon woman accused of trying to set gas pumps on fire
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Macon woman is facing charges, accused of trying to set gas pumps on fire. On August 31, Bibb County deputies found 54-year-old Lisa Boyd at the Marathon gas station at 277 Walnut Street. According to…
Macon mother charged in infant death investigation
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Macon mother is charged with malice murder in the death of her three-month old child. Investigators say 22-year-old Rebecca Ann Kipp turned herself in this morning. On June 11th, deputies responded to a home in…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 26-30
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 26 and Friday, August 30.
Macon-Bibb holds tax sale for blighted property
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is changing the way they process blight in communities. The Macon-Bibb Tax Commissioner, S. Wade McCord, is holding a "subsequent tax sale" on September 3 at 11 a.m. The tax sale happens at the…
All lanes on I-16 traveling westbound today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The I-16 contraflow from Savannah to Dublin is active. This comes as an effort to facilitate travel from mandatory evacuation zones and areas of expected impact from the storm. The contraflow allows evacuation traffic to use…
Expect heat and sunny skies in Middle Georgia, as Dorian remains stationary over Grand Bahama
Starting last week, all eyes have been on Hurricane Dorian, which peaked at category 5 over the weekend. This remains a very dangerous storm, mad all the more dangerous by the fact that it is currently stationary. Dorian continues to…
Dublin City Schools cancel classes to serve as hurricane evacuation site
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin City Schools announced classes will be canceled for students and staff across the district Tuesday and Wednesday. Dublin High School will serve as a GEMA evacuation site following Gov. Brian Kemp’s mandatory evacuation announcement for…
Hundreds come out to 43rd Annual Labor Day Road Race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Runners from all over Georgia came to Macon for the 43rd Annual Labor Day Road Race. It's a tradition for many. The Macon Track Running Club says there's only one person who's ran all 43 years.…
Macon church opening for Dorian evacuees, still seeking supplies
A Macon church is opening its doors for Hurricane Dorian evacuees and needs help gathering supplies.
Macon-Bibb opening shelters for evacuees, their pets ahead of Hurricane Dorian
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County and community partners are working to accommodate evacuees ahead of Hurricane Dorian. They started prep work Monday to make sure everything is ready for those driving from the coast. Macon-Bibb and Red Cross partnered…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center opens its doors to hurricane evacuees
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center will open its evacuation shelter today at 6 p.m. in the facility’s auditorium. The Dublin VAMC welcomes veterans and their family members who are evacuating the Georgia coastline. The VA center…
Bibb County officials ask hurricane donors to give gift cards
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For those interested in donating to evacuees, Bibb County officials are asking for gift card donations. There are strict public health rules regarding food donations. County officials say the best way to help those in need…
UPDATE: Several Middle Georgia school districts closing for Hurricane Dorian evacuations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The following schools will be closed due to Hurricane Dorian: Dublin City Schools Board of Education is closed through Thursday, Sept. 5th. Dublin High School serving as an evacuation site. Classes are canceled district-wide. Laurens County…
Contra-flow to be enforced on I-16 ahead of Hurricane Dorian
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – As Hurricane Dorian makes its way closer to the Georgia coast, preparations are being made now to ensure the safety of Coastal Georgia residents. Governor Brian Kemp, along with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and…