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
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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…
UPDATE: Man arrested after Wednesday shooting in Warner Robins
A Warner Robins man was taken to the hospital after being shot Wednesday night.
UPDATE: Man dies after being shot in Macon Wednesday
UPDATE: 19-year-old Jahfari Shakwun Bullard was pronounced dead at 1:25 a.m Thursday. This is now an active homicide investigation.
Clouds and rain chances increase late this week
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…
Couple celebrates 65th wedding anniversary at Dublin hospital
A middle Georgia couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at Fairview Park Hospital Wednesday.
Career Fair held at Macon City Auditorium
Mayor Pro Tem Commissioner Al Tillman and the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, will hold a career fair and job preparation event.
Flint Energies shares tips on staying warm, saving money
Middle Georgia residents are trying to stay warm with the recent weather getting below freezing.
Warner Robins approves road improvements
The speed limit on Russell Parkway will go from 55 MPH to 45 MPH soon.
New crosswalk added on Eisenhower Parkway
A new crosswalk is in place to help pedestrians cross a busy street in Macon.
Macon-Bibb Engineering looks to survey all county roads for repairs
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…
Navicent Health holds inaugural 'Conference to End Human Trafficking'
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-Bibb Commission approves $100k for promoting 2020 Census
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…
Man robs Warner Robins gas station at gunpoint
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 celebrate 100th day of school
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…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners hold public hearing on rifle ordinance
The Macon-Bibb County Commission held a public hearing Tuesday regarding a rifle ordinance.
Warner Robins pushes state ordinance regarding human trafficking victims
There's a new effort to combat human trafficking, and Warner Robins officials has a plan to raise awareness.
Macon-Bibb Commissioners approve various projects
Macon-Bibb Commissioners approved to hire a company to design an upgrade for the Findley Ryther Dam at Lake Tobosofkee
BCSO seeking three teens wanted for Armed Robbery
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking for your identifying three teenagers wanted for the Armed Robbery.
Staying cold ahead of increasing rain chances
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…
Man shot to death nearly 24 hours after Macon-Bibb's first homicide of 2020
A man was shot to death in Macon-Bibb County nearly 24 hours after another man was killed.
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 13-17
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between January 13 and January 17.
Cochran holds annual MLK parade
The City of Cochran held its annual parade tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Monday
Hundreds march in downtown Macon in support of MLK Day
Middle Georgia residents made it their priority Monday morning to stop in downtown Macon
Staying cold this week in Middle Georgia
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…
Man found shot to death in north Macon
A man was found shot to death in north Macon at Oak Hill Court and Forest Hill Road, just after 9:30 Monday night.
Man who broke into Washington County banks arrested, charged with burglary
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…
Daybreak Interview: Red Cross blood donations needed in January
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,…
Interstate construction changes traffic patterns
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…
Attention job-hunters: Department of Corrections hiring
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…
Krystal files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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…
Argument between customers turn violent, man stabbed
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…
UPDATE: Two arrested in connection to homicide in East Dublin
Two suspects have been arrested and charged with the murder of J.W. Robinson.