Rigby's Entertainment Complex to host music festival
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) —Rigby's Water World is hosting a music festival in September. The park announced its first "Route 96 Music Festival" Tuesday.
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Heat continues as rain chances increase in Middle Georgia
We topped out in the triple digits across Middle Georgia today and we are expecting more hot days through the week. We continue to see our highs in the upper 90's tomorrow with heat index values in the 100's. The…
Woman accused of robbing multiple credit unions in Macon arrested
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office along with the U.S Marshal’s Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested 23-year-old Sade Troi Washington for the Robbery of the Mid-South Federal Credit Union on Hartley Bridge Road Tuesday morning. Moments later, Washington's vehicle…
Bud Dupree donates $10k to Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker and Irwinton native, Bud Dupree, is doing his part to help children. The NFL star held his annual charity weekend which included a bike ride and comedy show. He presented a check to…
Ethics complaint filed against Warner Robins council members
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Three citizens filed an ethics complaint against six city council members. Those council members are: Daron Lee Carolyn Robbins Keith Lauritsen Tim Thomas Clifford Holmes Larry Curtis The complaint said the council members did not hold…
Bibb County School District welcomes 270 new teachers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County School District welcomed more than 250 new teachers and faculty to the district. Director of Professional Learning Bertha Caldwell says the district’s annual New Teacher Orientation began with administrators introducing new teachers with…
New technology helps Bibb Co. Sheriff’s Office reduce gun violence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office received new technology to help reduce violent gun crimes. A Project Safe Neighborhoods’ grant is funding the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) for the Sheriff’s Office. NIBIN allows investigators to…
PEACH Pride Agreement provides second chance for troubled youth
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Juveniles who are first-time offenders will get a second chance in Peach County. The PEACH Pride Partnership Agreement entered into the Peach County School District. The agreement outlines procedures for providing early intervention for students who…
Stanley B. Stewart announces candidacy for Macon-Bibb mayor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Stanley B. Stewart announced his candidacy for the 2020 Macon-Bibb mayoral race. Stewart says he wants to focus on securing a central city that the state and nation can be proud of. He says he wants to…
Macon teen arrested for having gun, marijuana
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a teenager for possession of drugs and a firearm. Authorities say that the incident happened on July 11th around midnight. Sheriff's deputies say they patrolled the Eisenhower Parkway area near Romeiser…
Children launch rockets at Museum of Aviation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dozens of middle Georgia children launched stomp rockets today at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Georgia. The Museum, in collaboration with Georgia Pubic Broadcasting Education hosted a live rocket launch to commemorate the…
Monroe County train crash leaves 1 injured
Another train crash happens in Middle Georgia FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A vehicle was hit by a train while crossing the railroad tracks in Monroe County. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office’s Facebook page, the accident happened at Indian…
Restaurant Report Card: View health inspection scores July 8-12
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 8 and Friday, June 12.
Netflix film "Hillbilly Elegy" starts filming in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Parts of downtown Macon are being used as the backdrop for a Netflix movie. As Macon attracts more movies, the film commission is doing all it can to get residents and businesses involved. Streets in parts…
Extreme heat possible for Middle Georgia this week
We have started out our week in Middle Georgia with highs in the upper 90's and will continue to see highs well above normal through the week. High pressure over much of Georgia will keep things mostly dry through Wednesday.…
Bleckley County gets new fire station, 2 new trucks
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bleckley County is getting a new fire station which will serve as the hub for all fire stations in Cochran. The new Bleckley fire station will be the 7th station in the county. It offers two new…
Warner Robins delays appointing new city attorney
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Warner Robins did not take action on appointing a new city attorney at the Monday's city council meeting, but the mayor says the candidate for the job is very familiar with the area.…
Suspect turns himself over to authorities for west Macon gas station murder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A suspect turned himself over to authorities for the murder of 20-year-old Randon Shamar Hogan at the Shell gas. On July 15th around 3:05 p.m., Bibb County Sheriff's deputies say that 19-year-old Bradford Devonte Anderson turned…
Fatal accident claims 2 lives, 4 injured in Wilkinson County
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two people died and four were injured in an accident that happened Monday around 9 a.m in Wilkinson County. According to Wilkinson County coroner William Matthews, the accident happened on Highway 441 near Highway 112. Matthews…
Houston County schools seeking substitute teachers
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Houston County is looking for high-quality substitute teachers for the upcoming school year. The Human Resources Department is accepting applications July 15 - 26, 2019. To qualify, candidates must meet the following educational and certification…
WANTED: Man robs Boost Mobile in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins Police responded to a call to Boost Mobile at 827 N. Houston Road about an Armed Robbery. Officers say that the store clerk described the suspect as the following: Male Stands 6 foot tall…
Monroe County woman found dead at home, nephew in custody
UPDATE: Sergeant Marilynne Fitts with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, says the 15-year-old juvenile being held in South Carolina in connection to the incident is the victim's nephew.
Newtown Macon's loan program running low on money, continues pushing for revitalization
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Newtown Macon's loan program for entrepreneurs is running out of money. The organization says downtown is seeing steady growth since it started funding loans to downtown business owners. Newtown Macon invested in the dreams of 39…
Troopers begin crackdown on speeding motorists
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Law enforcement officers in five Southern states are planning a crackdown on speeding motorists. State troopers and officers in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee are participating in Operation Southern Shield 2019. The spend enforcement…
Daybreak Road trip: Callaway Resort and Gardens
PINE MOUNTAIN, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – When you think of a garden, activities like kayaking, biking, and ziplining may not come to mind. Callaway Resort and Gardens in Pine Mountain offers all of those activities and more. Founders by Cason and…
Deputies looking for man who robbed Family Dollar at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for a man they say robbed a Family Dollar store in Macon at gunpoint. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the robbery happened at the Family Dollar at 160…
Tropical Storm Barry to make landfall Saturday, with little impact to Georgia
Here in Middle Georgia we have seen a few waves of showers and thunderstorms the past few days. These storms are pretty much as much of Tropical Storm Barry as we are expecting to deal with over the weekend. Regardless…
Global Sole hosts first Dream Big Youth Football Training Camp
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Global Sole is hosting a free event to help kids learn how to play football safely. The Dream Big Youth Football Training Camp is for kids ranging from six to 17 years of age. The motivation…
Baldwin County set to partially fund Lake Sinclair Library
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County’s Lake Sinclair Library will be fully funded through the rest of the year. This comes from a news release by Twin Lakes Library System Executive Director Stephen Houser. The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners…
Deputies want Macon man connected with gas station murder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need your help finding 19-year-old Bradford Devonte Anderson of Macon. Deputies say that Anderson is wanted in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Randon Shamar Hogan. Authorities described Anderson as the following:…
Macon man arrested, charged with possession of drugs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man was arrested and charged with possession of drugs while traveling without headlights. The incident happened on July 10th around 12:20 a.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies patrolled the Pio Nono Avenue and Harris Street…
Deputies arrest man in connection with Virginia College burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies got a tip that 20-year-old Isaiah Matthew Haines Defalco was at the Flash Food at 4501 Pio Nono Avenue on July 11th around 6:30 p.m. Deputies say they arrested Defalco without incident.…
Local Surgery Center Offers Free Vein Clinic
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Vascular Surgery Center of Warner Robins is hosting a free vein clinic. Ultrasound exams and vein screenings will be offered from 9am - 3pm at 237 Smithville Church Rd. at no cost. …
Macon man pleads guilty to shooting girlfriend in chest, 20 year sentence
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Bibb County judge sentenced a Macon man to prison on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to shooting a woman last year. According to a news release from the Macon district attorney, 46-year-old Kris Tyrone Reese pleaded…
Perry 8U All-Stars defies odds, headed to Dixie Youth World Series
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Who said underdogs can't make it to the top? Not the Perry 8-and-under All-Stars. The team is headed to their first-ever Dixie Youth World Series in Ruston, Louisiana July 26 thru 30. But the road wasn't…
Metro Diner in Macon closes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Metro Diner on Northside and Tom Hill Boulevard is closed. The sign on the door reads the following: We're sorry for the inconvenience. We have made the difficult decision to close this Metro Diner location.…
Daybreak Interview: Flavored Summer Lemonades with Texas Roadhouse
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – When you think about summer time, an ice cold lemonade might be something that comes to mind. Brittney Wesberry and Anna Reeves from Texas Roadhouse visited Daybreak to teach us how to make two different types…
Tropical Storm Barry brings tropical moisture and rain to Middle Georgia
Tropical Storm Barry formed in the Gulf of Mexico this morning, although it doesn't look very impressive on satellite, this storm is expected to remain at tropical storm strength through landfall. Here in Middle Georgia we continue to see waves…
BCSO needs your help finding teen suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Investigators are asking for your help locating a teen suspect, wanted for Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault.
Street lights coming to parts of Eisenhower Parkway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Parts of Eisenhower Parkway will become brighter and safer. Crews are installing street lights near the Macon Mall.
School-Justice Partnership set to expand in different counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney David Cooke announced the success of The School-Justice Partnership over the last year in Bibb County on Thursday. Cooke says The Macon-Bibb County School-Justice Partnership Agreement was locally planned and implemented…
Century plant gets big love from passersby
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- For the last 20 years, Diane Glover has watched a century plant in the front yard of her Macon home triple in size. Glover's plant started sprouting about a month ago. Finally, it blossomed. "The plant…
Urban Development Authority looks to take over, fix Mulberry St. parking garage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Graffiti covers parts of the Mulberry Street parking garage. Alex Morrison with Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority asked Macon-Bibb commissioners if the Urban Authority can take control of the garage. Morrison says the Urban Development Authority works…
UPDATE: Dublin police arrest two men in connection with Captain D's robbery
UPDATE | Dublin police arrested two men in connection with the shooting and robbery at Captain D's DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Dublin police arrested two men in connection with the Captain D's armed robbery. Chief Tim Chatman says that they…
Solving crimes with a click
MIDDLE GEORGIA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Posting pictures, loading up on likes, and sharing those special moments, it seems like everyone is on social media for one reason on another including police.
Tropical Storm Barry likely to form by tomorrow, with little impact to Middle Georgia
We continue to watch closely as low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico becomes more organized. The National Hurricane Center released the forecast for the system, which suggests that it will strengthen to a category 1 hurricane. There are still…
Man shot, killed at west Macon gas station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man was shot and killed at the Shell gas station at 3750 Mercer University Drive. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call from Medical Center Navicent Health around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday about…
Warner Robins police receive pay raise
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After the initial budget vote passed by four council members, Warner Robins city leaders finally voted on the fiscal year 2020 budget. Warner Robins city council unanimously passed a nearly $110 million budget for the…
Dublin man arrested, charged with murder of uncle
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dublin man is arrested for the murder of his uncle. The incident happened on July 7th at 4:22 a.m. The Dublin Police Department responded to a call in the area of Marcus Street and Turner…
Change of Command at Robins AFB, community welcomes Col. Brian Moore
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Robins Air Force Base swore in a new commander on Wednesday. Colonel Brian R. Moore is now the installation and 78th Air Base Wing commander. He’s taking the reins from Col. Lyle Drew. Moore was the…