CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stolen gun and drugs are off the streets after police conducted a traffic stop in Centerville on Sunday. According to a Facebook post by the Centerville Police Department, a search of the car led to…
FORSYTH, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Medical examiners at the GBI identified 46-year-old Tasha Vandiver's body after a fatal house fire. The fire on February 27 also claimed the life of Vandiver's 21-year-old son, Gerald Walton. According to information officer Ana Lewis,…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between February 24 and March 1.
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - 2 Georgia coronavirus cases confirmed, linked to Italy trip. State officials say Georgia's first coronavirus cases have been confirmed in two people in the same Atlanta area household. Gov. Brian Kemp announced the cases during a…
Well, as expected rain is back across Middle Georgia tonight, although heavy rain has mostly stayed to the north, there is plenty of rain left for the rest of the week. A warm front is working its way across the…
"Code Red" allows emergency responders and city officials to warn residents about potential dangers.
The murder of Anitra Gunn, raising concerns about domestic violence.
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The fight for clean water in Juliette continues, as Monroe County commissioners look for ways to combat the water crisis. Commissioners are testing wells near Plant Sherer and throughout the county to see if the coal…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – More than 100 volunteers read to students across Middle Georgia Elementary schools including Martin Luther King Elementary. United Way of Central Georgia kicked off National Read Across America Day along with Dr. Suess’s 116th Birthday Monday.…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Monroe County teen accused of killing her family members in a house fire is facing several charges including felony murder. Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office assisted with the arrest of 16-year-old…
THOMASTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Law enforcement agencies arrested a 33-year-old Thomaston man for his involvement in online child pornography. Authorities say that GBI agents arrested James Krivan of Thomaston on Feb. 27. According to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation news…
All Bibb County high schools will dismiss at noon Thursday, March 5 to allow high schools to show support for the Southwest High School Lady Patriots.
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Bibb County deputies are looking for a man who they say robbed a fast food restaurant at gunpoint. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the robbery happened at Captain D's at 5390 Thomaston Road in…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A Bibb County Sheriff's Deputy is on administrative leave while the Georgia Bureau of Investigation looks into why the deputy shot a man in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the deputy was checking…
OPELIKA, Alabama (41NBC/WMGT) - Family and friends of Fort Valley State University student, Anitra Gunn, are gathered to remember her life. Gunn’s funeral is being held Saturday at Greater Peace Baptist Church in Opelika, Alabama. 41NBC’s Tanya Modersitzki is at…
We saw a cool day across Middle Georgia with plenty of sunshine and a few isolated showers. Sunshine will hang around through much of the weekend, but cool temps will also be around, at least for the end of the…
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was hit by a car Friday.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the second year in a row, Perry was awarded for “Best Tasting Tap Water.” All together, Perry Wastewater Treatment Facility received three state awards from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals in recognition of outstanding…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Authorities are offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who broke into a Forsyth store and stole guns. According to a news release from the Bureau of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Artists are kicking off Cherry Blossom festivities with the Annual Pink Poodles. Artists paint and decorate the poodles for display in downtown stores and restaurants. The poodles are a part of the Pinkest Party on Earth.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amid the coronavirus outbreak, local medical facilities are preparing for a decrease in supplies, especially those manufactured in China. "We are seeing supply shortages around the country that comes with supply chain disruptions with a lot…
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he's set up a task force to assess the state's preparations for addressing any potential coronavirus cases. The Republican governor announced Friday that the 18-member task force will work on preventative measures,…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 16-year-old is facing murder, arson and theft charges in connection to a deadly fire in Monroe County. Sheriff Brad Freeman confirms 16-year old Candace Walton is accused of killing her special needs brother 21-year-old Gerald…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The execution of a warrant turned into a deadly standoff between the Bibb County SWAT team and a man Thursday. Both Peach County and Bibb County Sheriff's Offices worked together on serving the aggravated stalking warrants…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The second suspect involved in the death of FVSU student Anitra Gunn appeared in court today. Authorities charged 21-year-old Jaivon Abron with concealing the death of another. He was also charged with two counts of…
The Coliseum Hospital in Macon is sharing an important message: Donate Life.
Dozens of Macon residents face freezing temperatures by sleeping outside Thursday night
If you enjoyed the weather today, you are most likely going to enjoy Friday's forecast as well. A cold front will be dropping in from the north bringing a chance of snow to parts of the mountains, and rain to…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- More than 1,000 third graders met in Warner Robins in the name of economics. For Market Day, students gathered from 19 Houston County Schools to buy and sell goods and services that they researched and…
HAMPTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NASCAR's David Ragan took 41NBC's Montezz Allen on a ride-along Wednesday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. While driving, Ragan peaked at 170 MPH, which is about 30 to 40 MPH less than what the drivers reach in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Transit Authority buses are opening their doors to offer children free rides. Beginning March 2, children under 13 can ride for free with an accompanying adult on MTA buses. MTA officials took the proposal to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health celebrated its 1st birthday Thursday. Dozens gathered in the lobby area to recognize donors who contributed to the facility. The Children’s Hospital opened its doors to Middle Georgia…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 16-year-old girl faces a 2019 armed robbery charge after being suspected of a recent burglary. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about a burglary at 4728 High Oak Drive on Wednesday around 1:30…
Update: Rescued animals are now at a secure location out-of-state and the total number of recovered dogs is 168. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Law enforcement agencies executed 11 federal search warrants Wednesday morning related to a suspected dogfighting ring. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's investigators say that 17-year-old Drequan Brown turned himself over to authorities this morning. Drequan was reportedly in the passenger seat of the vehicle when the accident happened. Authorities say witnesses saw both Dontavious…
FORSYTH, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Two people are dead after an early morning fire in Monroe County. According to Anna Lewis with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, the Monroe County fire department responded to a structure fire on Old Zebulon Road…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Melanie is a shar pei mix. She's a little less than a year old, she's playful and gets along with other dogs. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All…
A cold front moved through the area today that brought some much cooler air and dry weather. This cold air will continue to flow into the southeast through the end of the week. Not only will it be cold on…
Former Northside High School football coach Kevin Kinsler is now an assistant football coach at The Westfield School.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The coronavirus, which began in China, has now reached multiple countries. Health officials across Georgia are preparing people to help slow the spread of the virus. “We are having a global impact from the coronavirus,” said…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia farmers and forest landowners impacted by Hurricane Michael will now have help returning to regular operations. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black announced today the approval of the Farm Recovery Block Grant. The grant is worth…
A second person is in custody in the Anitra Gunn case.
An 18-year-old was arrested this week following a fatal accident in Macon this month.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County sheriff's deputies need your help finding 17-year-old Drequan Brown. Brown is wanted for theft by receiving regarding a fatal traffic accident that happened on Feb. 17 on Napier Avenue in Macon. Suspect’s description Stand…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need your help identifying the person in the photo. Authorities say the suspect stole an employee’s purse from Natalia’s Restaurant in Macon. Deputies say the incident was reported on February 5 around…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a burglary that happened at the Dollar General, located at 4471 Jeffersonville Road. Authorities say the incident happened around 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Camera footage shows a man smashing the…
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Local farmers have their fingers crossed in hopes that House Bill 545 passes. This will allow added protection for farms and their legacies. Leighton Cooley, a fourth-generation farmer and co-owner of Cooley Farms in Roberta, has…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A fire that sparked in a vacant apartment at apartment complex in Macon caused a lot of damage Wednesday morning. According to the Macon-Bibb Fire Department, the fire happened a Green Meadow Townhouses on Log Cabin…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies are looking for a man who they say robbed a gas station in Macon at gunpoint Wednesday morning. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the robbery happened at Murphy Express at 1410…
We saw a few showers across Middle Georgia today that brought our monthly rain totals up to 9.91". This now ranks us at the #2 wettest February on record in Macon. Today we saw a cold front move into the…