MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The flu is hitting Georgia harder this season compared to last. According to data provided by Georgia's Department of Public Health, flu-related illnesses and deaths are significantly higher. The latest report from DPH shows flu numbers…
A huge donation is on the way for Coliseum hospital in Macon.
The Twiggs County School District canceled classes Tuesday, after being alerted of a water main break.
Macon resident Ryan Brose, will head to the capitol of Australia to help fight wildfires that have been burning since July.
We are finally seeing an end to the rainfall of the past few days. While you will still need an umbrella as you head out Wednesday, you likely won't need it all day. Mostly cloudy skies will still hang around…
A Macon man is in stable condition at the hospital after Bibb County deputies say he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle Tuesday night.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This month, the Voter Participation Center along with the Center for Voter Information plans to send nearly one million mailers to Georgians. The mailers push to get both unregistered and underrepresented voters registered ahead of the…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Public Library Service honored Twin Lakes Library System Director Stephen Houser as Librarian of the Year. Community leaders along with Houser, gathered at the Mary Vinson Memorial Library to celebrate his accomplishments Thursday. GPLS…
7th Street Salvage and Middle Georgia Food Bank kicks off 'Macon Love' event MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 7th Street Salvage and the Middle Georgia Food Bank kicked off its "Macon Love" event this week. Both groups partnered to increase awareness…
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local 5-year-old fighting cancer along with a national organization wants to grab the attention of a-list celebrities. Kyler Pike loves to watch YouTube videos and ride his hoverboard. He's also been battling Leukemia since Thanksgiving…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between January 6 and January 10.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between January 6 and January 10.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between January 6 and January 10.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between January 6 and January 10.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between January 6 and January 10.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between January 6 and January 10.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between January 6 and January 10.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between January 6 and January 10.
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between January 6 and January 10.
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia lawmakers met Monday in Atlanta for the 2020 legislative session. Middle Georgia lawmakers say they're preparing for a recession. Therefore, the main focus for this year’s legislative session -- budget cuts. "Economists have predicted a…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Due to heavy rain and storms over the past several days, first responders across Middle Georgia are working to return things to normal. Grants lounge in Downtown Macon was evacuated Saturday after lightning struck the building. Bibb…
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating skeletal remains that were found Monday
After a stormy weekend all around Middle Georgia, much of the area is stuck in patchy fog this Monday evening. Fog is likely to lower visibility through tomorrow morning. Tomorrow morning will mostly be dominated by the fog, but rain…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – If you're a fan of the classic pastrami on rye, here's another reason to enjoy one. Tuesday, January 14th is National Hot Pastrami Day. Will Stilley and Will McComb, from Firehouse Subs, visited Daybreak to make…
Bibb County sheriff's deputies arrested 53-year-old Roger Clark and charged him with simple battery. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Authorities arrested a Bibb County elementary school teacher for aggressively handling two students. This comes from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Deputies…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Those opposed to changing Macon-Bibb’s rifle ordinance expressed their concerns during Tuesday’s committee meetings. Commissioners approved to table the agenda item to hold a series of public hearings. The change in the ordinance would prohibit shooting…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the first time since consolidation, an auditor tells Macon-Bibb commissioners that the county’s revenues exceed expenditures. Auditor Miller Edwards says the county has rebuilt its general fund. Tonight at 6, see what helped the county…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an incident that left a 30-year-old man shot in east Macon. Authorities say the aggravated assault incident happened in the 700 block of Smith Street around 11:30 a.m. Deputies say…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University introduced new head football coach Maurice Flowers Friday afternoon. FVSU hired Flowers in December as he brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the program. He's held jobs at…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University introduced new head football coach Maurice Flowers Friday afternoon. FVSU hired Flowers in December as he brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the program. He's held jobs at…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University introduced new head football coach Maurice Flowers Friday afternoon. FVSU hired Flowers in December as he brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the program. He's held jobs at…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University introduced new head football coach Maurice Flowers Friday afternoon. FVSU hired Flowers in December as he brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the program. He's held jobs at…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University introduced new head football coach Maurice Flowers Friday afternoon. FVSU hired Flowers in December as he brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the program. He's held jobs at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Macon man is in the hospital after being shot in the leg on Sunday. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened on the corner of Leaf Street and Applewood Street just after 5…
Baldwin County, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Due to heavy rain over the past several days and rising water levels, the Georgia Power has opened it's first floodgate at Sinclair Dam. According to a Facebook post by the Milledgeville-Baldwin County Emergency Management…
Day one of 2020 legislative session: What bills will impact Middle Georgia ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia lawmakers returned to the state capital Monday for the 2020 Legislative Session. Macon Rep. Dale Washburn says 2020 hot button bills include casino…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of the two teenagers convicted of murdering 18 year old Sam Poss, of Perry, in 2016, will still have have to spend life in prison. On Monday, the Georgia Supreme Court released a ruling that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more people in the United States are addicted to nicotine than to any other drug. Quitting smoking is not only a popular new year's resolution, but it's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need your help identifying suspects who robbed a KFC restaurant at gunpoint. Investigators say the incident happened at the KFC restaurant at 844 Shurling Drive on Jan. 9. Authorities say the suspects…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man faces multiple charges after he tried to mail a Christmas card with drugs to an inmate. The incident happened on Dec. 20. Authorities say Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies “intercepted a letter going to…
A Macon man is in stable condition at Medical Center, Navicent Health after being hit by a car Monday afternoon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A local bar and music venue in Downtown Macon was evacuated Saturday night after lightning struck the building. A bartender on shift says there were around 5 customers in the bar when lightning struck the roof of…
Middle Georgia State University plans to offer its first ever doctoral degree this fall.
A Fort Valley woman assaulted inside her home has died.
Two Middle Georgia athletes decided to forego their senior seasons and enter the NFL Draft.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Jackson man will spend more than 16 years in prison for moving contraband into state prisons through a meat packing plant in Milledgeville. U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell sentenced 39-year-old Brandon Ray to 200 months…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Public Library Service is honoring a Middle Georgia library director. Stephen Houser, director of Twin Lakes Library System, is named Georgia Public Librarian of the Year. Houser is credited for leading his library system…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Air National Guard will see its first female wing commander ever. 116th Air Control Wing vice wing commander Col. Amy Holbeck will take command Jan. 12th at a change-of-command ceremony at the Museum…
Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man Tuesday, for breaking into cars at the Goodwill on Eisenhower Parkway last month.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you are looking to become a homeowner and you have more time than money, you're in luck. Houston County Habitat for Humanity will hold its second applicant session, Saturday at 10 a.m. The organization…