Crews battling house fire off Crescent Avenue in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Fire Department crews are on the scene of a house fire on Crescent Avenue. A reporter is heading to the scene. Check back with 41NBC News for details.
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41-year-old man shot in stomach in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting that happened on Huff Lane around 4:48 p.m. on Sunday. Deputies responded to the location and found 41-year old Romantis Clyde with a gunshot wound to the stomach.…
Masked man robs Wendy's at gunpoint on Gray Highway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Wendy's on Gray Highway. Deputies say the incident happened around 10:45 p.m. on Saturday. Authorities say that a man entered the restaurant waving…
UPDATE | 10-year-old boy who died in car crash identified
UPDATE: Deputies identified the 10-year-old boy who died in the car wreck as Emanuel Tidwell. Authorities also identified the father and driver as 31-year-old Jesse Tidwell. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a single-vehicle accident that…
Thunderbird's pilot from Warner Robins flies in air show
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Thunderbirds made it to Warner Robins and you may recognize one of the pilots. Major Whit Collins, the Thunderbird number four Slot Pilot, returns to Warner Robins after 15 years. Growing up, Collins says he…
'The Voice' contestant Rebecca Howell headlining Eastman's 'Music On Main'
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Eastman is preparing for its 2nd Annual Music on Main. This year, they have a big act performing. Rebecca Howell, The Voice contestant and Eastman native, is performing at this year's Music On…
Local hero goes on flight of lifetime
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A local hero gets a once in a lifetime opportunity to fly in a Thunderbird. Deputy Jeremy Mashuga was shot in the stomach and foot last year while responding to a domestic dispute in Centerville. As…
Deputies arrest man caught stealing tires from Macon business
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 24-year-old Macon man for the Precision Auto Connection burglary on Mercer University Drive. Authorities say the incident happened on Saturday around midnight. They identified the suspect as Ishmael Williams. Deputies…
UPDATE | Murder suspect shot victim in head over $20
UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff's investigators arrested 57-year old Michael Wayne Williams in connection with the murder of Willie Green Smith Jr. Investigators report that Smith and Williams got into an argument over $20. The argument resulted in Williams shooting Smith…
Thunder Over Georgia Air Show makes lasting impression
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Air shows, ground shows, trucks on fire and a man pulling a C-17 aircraft all by himself. The Thunder Over Georgia Air Show was jam packed with all of this and so much more. This family…
4-year old shot, killed in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 4-year old was declared dead by the coroner in Peach County, just before noon Saturday. He had a gunshot wound to the head, according to a media release from the Fort Valley Department of Public…
Parking information and Do's and Don'ts for Air Show
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Admission and parking for the air show this weekend are free. The general public will not be allowed to drive on base so nearby parking lots will be open to park and ride to the show.…
After another day of record heat, more 90's for the weekend
We saw another day with a high of 102 here in Macon, which continues to be unprecedented. I will just go ahead and repeat the stat from yesterday "not just a daily record, but this actually the hottest that it…
Human remains confirmed as missing Warner Robins person
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - DNA records confirm human remains found in a Bibb County field belong to a Warner Robins person reported missing in 2016. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the human remains are…
Backstroke to the top: Golden Olympics Swim Competition
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Golden Olympics hosted several competitions throughout the week, including a swim meet in Warner Robins. The national senior games was hosted earlier this year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, however the competitive events are…
Macon Terminal Station announces 'Major Motion Picture' filming in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Filming for a "Major Motion Picture” will begin on Saturday at the Macon Terminal Station in downtown. Planning & Zoning Executive Director Jim Thomas says the filming will take place inside, and outside of the Terminal Station.…
Houston County 8th grade students enter “Teen Maze”
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- 8th-grade students in Houston County were able to get a real-life experience that helped them see how their decisions can not only affect them, but also other people. Houston County Family Connections, along with other community…
Man arrested after leading Bibb deputies on chase
A man is custody after leading deputies on a short chase early Friday morning.
Sunday Night Football: Cowboys vs. Saints
NBC Sports will have live coverage of the Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints beginning at 7:00pm ET on Sunday, Sept. 29th. Fans can catch all the action in spectacular high definition via NBC Sports online at NBCSports.com/Live, or through…
20-year-old man sentenced for stabbing, robbery of Pizza Hut delivery man
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A judge sentenced a 20-year-old man to 15 years in prison for the 2018 stabbing and robbery of a Pizza Hut delivery man. This is according to a news release from the Houston County District…
Deputies arrest 2 for stolen vehicle, drug possession in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man and woman for theft by receiving of a vehicle and drug possession. Authorities say that the arrest happened on September 23 around 11:30 a.m. Deputies responded to the…
Pulaski State Prison program helps sick horses, inmates
A program helps inmates become veterinary assistants. HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Middle Georgia prison is offering inmates a chance to earn college credits by learning to nurse abandoned and neglected horses back to health. The ladies in the Equine…
RAFB prepared for Thunder Over Georgia Air Show this weekend
The Thunder Over Georgia Air Show is this weekend, and aircraft have started flying in to Robins Air Force Base
Deputies: Man shot while walking in west Macon
A man is in the hospital after being shot multiple times in west Macon Thursday night.
More record heat and a few showers possible for Friday
Today Macon saw another record setting day of heat. Not just a daily record, but this actually the hottest that it has been this late in the year since records have been kept (which is 1892)!! More heat and high…
Bibb County School Superintendent holds luncheon to talk progress
Bibb County Schools Superintendent held a VIP luncheon Wednesday
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on Gray Highway
A Macon woman is dead after being hit by a pickup truck Thursday night.
'Macon Periods Easier' works to end period poverty in Bibb County schools
The group of women who started an organization to fight against period poverty, aims to help keep girls in school in Bibb County.
Rigby's Water World to kick off 62nd Annual Warner Robins Christmas Parade
The end of the year is quickly approaching, and Christmas will soon be here.
Macon awarded bids to host four USTA tournaments
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Four United States Tennis Association tournaments will take place on Macon courts. This includes two national level tournaments -- the Southern Junior Team Tennis Sectional Championship and the Mixed Doubles State League Championship. The four events…
Macon man charged with selling drugs inside Crazy Bull
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A man is facing charges, accused of trying to sell drugs inside a downtown Macon club. Deputies arrested 23-year-old Lamar Smith of Macon outside the Crazy Bull on Second Street around 2:30 Saturday morning. According to…
Unknown suspect robs fast food restaurant on Pio Nono Ave in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Checkers restaurant on Pio Nono Avenue. Deputies say the incident happened around 12:37 a.m. this morning. Authorities say a man entered the restaurant…
Record heat will continue in Middle Georgia through the week
Macon saw another day with a record high temperatures today, and we are not expecting an end to the heat anytime soon. Thursday will bring another sunny day, as well as an increase in moisture. This means hot and humid…
Teens charged, accused of stealing car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Two teenagers have been arrested for stealing a car from metro Atlanta.
Boil advisory issued for parts of Hawkinsville
A boil advisory has been issued for parts of Hawkinsville after a water main break.
One teenager arrested, one wanted after west Macon robbery
One teenager is in custody and another is on the run after Bibb County deputies say they robbed a Macon dollar store Tuesday night.
2 arrested on gun, drug charges in Warner Robins
Two men are in custody after being arrested Wednesday.
WWII P-40 Warhawk flights offered at Perry Airport
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A WWII plane is at the Perry-Houston County Airport and you can learn how to fly it. The 1943 style P-40 Warhawk was a frontline fighter in WWII. Thom Richard, the Chief Instructor Pilot, says this specific…
Houston County gets large number of entering auto, break-in calls
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Lock your car doors when you’re at home. That's what sheriff's deputies are urging. Houston County residents are having their cars broken into because they are leaving the doors unlocked. The Houston County Sheriff’s Office says…
'Don't say anything or I'll shoot you': Carjacking in north Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are investigating an armed robbery/carjacking that happened at the CVS Pharmacy on 1615 Forest Hill Road Sunday. Authorities say the incident happened around 10:40 a.m. Deputies say the victim was reportedly exiting…
Pregnant woman shot in the back in her own home
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Bibb County Deputies are trying to figure out who shot a pregnant woman in Macon while she was in her home. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened in the 200 block of…
Historic Macon Foundation seeks community input for projected preservation sites
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Historic Macon Foundation wants the community's input on Macon’s most beautiful locations for preservation, conservation, and recreation. The non-profit organization is identifying the top locations in Bibb County which create a scenic preservation index in…
Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital celebrates 6th annual 'Go Bald or Go Home' event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health celebrated its 6th annual "Go Bald or Go Home" event Tuesday. In recognition of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the children’s hospital officials say they will continue their commitment…
Free food, entertainment on National Voter Registration Day in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Tuesday marks the 8th Annual National Voter Registration Day. Board of Elections officials spent the day encouraging residents to register to vote. Bibb County residents enjoyed free food, games, and live music as an incentive. “Come out…
Ruth Hartley Mosley Memorial Women's Center to compete in Partners in Preservation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Ruth Hartley Mosley Memorial Women's Center was selected as one of the 20 participating historic sites in the US honoring women's history. The center, along with the Historic Macon Foundation and Newtown Macon, announced that the…
Man robs clothing boutique at gunpoint in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that happened at Dani-Rae & Company on Ingleside Avenue. Deputies say the incident happened around 3:20 p.m. this afternoon. Authorities say that a man reportedly entered the store…
2 taken to hospital after being shot in Fort Valley Tuesday
Two men are in the hospital after being shot in Fort Valley Tuesday.
UPDATE | Investigators arrest man in connection with Pendleton Homes shooting
UPDATE: Bibb Sheriff’s investigators detained and interviewed 20-year-old Broderick Antivous Felton Jr. in connection with the Pendleton Homes shooting. Deputies say Felton is also the boyfriend of the 21-year-old female victim. Investigators determined that Felton and his girlfriend got into…
Downtown hotel includes 94 rooms, rooftop bar, restaurant
The Marriot is moving to the Willie Hill Annex. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 94-room hotel is coming to downtown Macon. The Marriott is moving into the Willie Hill Annex off Cotton Avenue and Cherry Street. Hotel developers say customers…
Bibb County deputies plan to expand surveillance cameras to high-crime areas
Surveillance camera program to help cut down on shootings, drug deals, and other crimes. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office wants to expand its surveillance camera pilot program. Deputies call the program “Operation Overwatch.” Currently, the “Operation…