MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man died Monday after being shot in his apartment a week ago. This is now Macon's 14th homicide of 2019. According to Coroner Leon Jones, someone shot Steven Dewayne Jones, 49, several times on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)－A fire broke out at a warehouse in south Macon, around 5 p.m. Friday.
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WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)－The McConnell-Talbert Stadium press box will be dedicated to Michael Davis tonight before a Northside High School Football game. The Mike Davis Press Box will be presented to his family tonight at 7:10 p.m. The Northside High…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Teachers spend time with students every day, but other staff members at MLK Elementary School do the same. Caring Adults in the Building is a program specific to MLK Elementary. The mentoring program is a part of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local wrestlers are cast members of a movie with some big names. Georgia Independent Pro Wrestling was formed in February 2019. They do a lot of local shows. The group's success is rising fast. Movie director…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) － Bibb County Sheriff's deputies arrested multiple people connected to mail theft and identity fraud in Macon. Deputies say they received multiple reports of stolen mail from mailboxes in the north Macon area. Authorities say that the…
After a mostly dry day, many of us are looking ahead to tomorrow night and the start of high school football. As far as football weather, however, we will likely see very warm conditions by tomorrow afternoon and we will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) － Deputies arrested a Macon man who stole money from his employer and tried to cover it up as a burglary on Tuesday. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the reported burglary at the Honey Baked Ham…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Centerville will not have its Fall Festival this year. This was announced at a city council meeting at the beginning of August. Mayor John Harley of Centerville released a statement about the cancellation of…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Railroad track issues, problems with internet connection, and high utility prices will be discussed tonight at the Peach Concerned Citizens meeting in Fort Valley. Peach Concerned Citizens is a non-profit organization that focuses on civic…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon Bacon Baseball team says goodbye to its head coach of two years and starts the search for a new coach. The Macon Bacon finished their second season and they seem to be getting better. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The future of Sandy Beach Water Park remains in limbo. Spirit of America, the water park’s current bank manager, didn’t open the facility. Chris Floore, Assistant to the County Manager for Public Affairs, says this violates…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dozens of customers lined the inside of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on Mercer University Drive today. The restaurant's manager says that several locations have been selling out of the hot new item: a spicy chicken sandwich. More…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Within a month, a new management company takes control of the troubled Crystal Lake Apartments in Macon. There's no management company currently operating the complex. Bull Realty, of Atlanta, is working to sell the property. On…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Olive is a 2 year old pit mix. She's great with children, other dogs and even cats. She and her partner, Popeye, are both in need of forever homes. You can adopt her and Popeye at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A busy intersection in Bibb County is on deck to get a major makeover. The Georgia Department of Transportation is discussing adding a roundabout to the intersection, where Broadway, Pio Nono, and Houston road all meet.…
The Monroe County community is showing their support for a 7-year-old boy battling cancer.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Between 1-in-4 and 1-in-3 U.S. students say they have experienced bullying at school. Many experienced cyberbullying. Bibb County School District has implemented steps to prevent cyberbullying. According to school counselor Karen Evans-Daniel, the Bibb County school…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) － Foster children sometimes go without their needs, but there is something you can do to help. The Methodist Home for Children and Youth hosts its 5th Annual "Glazin' a Trail" Donut Run 5K and 1 Mile…
PINEVIEW, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wilcox County Georgia Sheriff's deputies are investigating an attempted robbery of Planters First Bank on the 100 block of Pine Street in Pineview, Georgia. Deputies say the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 20. Authorities…
McConnell-Talbert Stadium's press box will be named after the late Mike Davis.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Fear, anger, and rage are emotions that a man feels throughout the day. However, it may mean more than you think. According to Don Tillman, the Director of Social Services at Coliseum Medical Center, typically men don't…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) － Bibb County sheriff's deputies arrested a Macon man with marijuana and ecstasy pills. Sheriff’s deputies responded to Heaven Restaurant at 3555 Mercer University Drive about a person with a gun. Authorities say the incident happened in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) － A Macon man was arrested for driving under the influence while possessing a stolen gun. Authorities say the incident happened on Aug. 18 around 1:45 a.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies patrolled the Houston Avenue area when…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man suspected of an armed robbery that happened at the Habersham Record & Tape Shop. The incident happened at 2661 Montpelier Avenue around 1:55 p.m. on Aug. 19. Authorities…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – United Way of Central Georgia kicks off its Read United initiative program for the 2019-2020 school year. Read United aims to improve youth literacy in Central Georgia by improving 3rd-grade reading levels. Volunteers plan to read…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners are moving forward with a project to make much needed repairs to some roads.
Scattered showers remain the name of the game across Middle Georgia this week. Temperatures will be mainly in the lower 90's with high humidity expected once again Wednesday and through the rest of the week. You can expect scattered showers…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins mayor and councilmen announced their intention to increase the 2019 property taxes. However, this will not impact as many people as you may think. If you own a new home…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- According to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney, David Cooke, sex trafficking is a problem all over the state of Georgia. In an effort to help sex trafficking victims, Cooke announced that his office is donating $100,000…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Touchdown Club held a press conference on Wednesday as they prepare for the 2019 Macon Touchdown Middle Georgia Kick-off Classic on Saturday, Aug. 24. The presser was held in the field house above Mercer…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between August 12 and August 16.
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Students deal with a lot when they first go back to school: making new friends, homework and tests, just to name a few. When you add a problem like bullying into the mix, it can impact…
We are already starting the week with a cool down from the weekend. Expect that cool down to continue as we start the week. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible through tonight and into Tuesday. Some storms could become…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon Beer Fest returns for the 9th year in a row and now offers more than you think. For starters, more than 100 unlimited beers and wine will be available for ticket holders. The Macon Beer…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fire killed an elderly couple in Monroe County on Saturday night near Strickland Loop. Family members of Morris and Virginia Adair say for more than 50 years, the couple never left each other's side. Their…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Be on the lookout if you're in Perry because there is a new fire department member roaming. Firepup is the newest addition to the Perry Fire Department. The new mascot for Perry Fire helps children learn all…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Solid Waste Department is adding trash pick-up times in downtown to better meet the needs of the area. Starting Monday, August 19th, Solid Waste is adding a second route to downtown. Currently, trash is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man suspected of an armed robbery that happened at the Habersham Record & Tape Shop. The incident happened at the 2661 Montpelier Avenue around 1:55 p.m. on Aug. 19. Authorities…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man pleaded guilty to holding his girlfriend hostage after assaulting her in his Chambers Road apartment in June 2018. This comes from a news release from district attorney David Cooke's office. 41-year-old Ferman Easley…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Latest on Wisconsin reinstating receiver Quintez Cephus following his acquittal on sexual assault charges (all times local): 10:45 a.m. Wisconsin football officials say they don't have any information on when reinstated receiver Quintez Cephus might…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two vehicles collided on Mercer University Drive leaving one man dead and another in the hospital. Authorities identified the dead man as 46-year-old Stacey Harris, of Macon. They say the accident happened on Mercer University Drive…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fatal fire in Monroe County took the lives of an elderly couple. According to a Monroe County Emergency Services Facebook post, before midnight Saturday, fire fighters responded to a call about a house fire near…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man was arrested for breaking into a house and trying to steal a jar of change. Authorities say that the incident happened on August 10. They identified the suspect as 42-year-old Shawn Bissett, of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Transit Authority has a new way to buy rides and travel. The MTA Smart Card costs $5 and users can upload fares to the card from a kiosk at Macon's Terminal Station. MTA Transit…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 2019 Macon Film Festival is underway with more female filmmakers and directors than ever. According to Macon Film Festival Executive Director Steven Fulbright, about 35% of the films submitted this year were female-driven. "It’s really…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Animal shelters across the country participated in Clear the Shelters Pet adoption events. More than 250,000 pets found forever homes as a result of the annual event. A number of animal shelters in the area are participating…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peach County Sheriff's deputies identified the driver of the semi-truck that killed 36-year-old Jennifer Thomas of Gray. Deputies identified the semi-truck driver as 31-year-old Yurien Bello of Miami. According to the booking report, Georgia State…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man was arrested for impersonating a peace officer and firing shots at a victim in east Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an address in the 600 block of Pringle Street about…