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Macon couple arrested after money argument, shots fired

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Authorities arrested a Macon couple after the girlfriend fired shots over a money dispute with her boyfriend. Authorities say the incident happened on November 1 around midnight. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an address in…

Cold air moves in behind tonight's rain

Rain has finally started to push through Middle Georgia this evening. Behind the rain, the cold front will move through the area, bringing cold weather and likely some clearing by tomorrow afternoon and evening. It is not going to take…

Man shot in cheek outside motel on Riverside Drive

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is recovering in the hospital from non-life threatening injuries after being shot in the cheek. Sergeant Linda Howard with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened just after 2:30 Thursday afternoon in…

SPLOST continues to improve Freedom Park

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax or SPLOST continues to make improvements around the county. The Macon-Bibb County Commission, the Recreation Department, and Vine-Ingle Little League held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Freedom Park Thursday morning.…

Dog of the Week: Elsa

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) –Elsa is a 9 year old bully/boxer mix. She’s calm, sweet and has some spunk to her as well. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue. It’s…

Community Luncheon focuses on progress in Perry

15th Annual State of the Community Luncheon focuses on projects to help grow Perry PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Elected officials along with community members discussed progress in Perry at a community luncheon. The Perry Chamber of Commerce hosted its 15th Annual…

Gas clerk helps capture fugitive

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The second of two suspects is now in custody of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriffs spent Tuesday night and part of Wednesday morning looking for two men involved in a high-speed chase and shooting. Deputies…

Meet Washington County's new sheriff, Joel Cochran

Joel Cochran wins the Washington County Sheriff's seat after 52 percent of votes from residents SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Washington County has a new sheriff in town. Tuesday, Washington County residents elected a new sheriff to serve the community. This…

MACON-BIBB residents approve E-SPLOST

Bibb County residents voted to continue with the ESPLOST (Yes: 3,544 / No: 1,203) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County residents voted to continue the education SPLOST. School board members and community leaders came together at the Greater Macon Chamber…

Voters approve Centerville's 'brunch bill'

Centerville residents voted to start selling alcohol at 11 a.m. on Sundays (359 voted yes, 245 voted no) CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - Centerville residents voted to change the city's Sunday brunch alcohol sales time to 11 a.m. This comes…

WANTED | Authorities looking burglary suspect

Deputies are searching for Curtis Barnes Jr. in connection with a burglary MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Deputies are looking for 30-year-old Curtis Anthony Barnes Jr. Authorities say that Barnes is wanted for burglary.  Description Authorities describe Barnes as the following:…

Macon man arrested for possession of child pornography

Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are investigating Bradley Spiegel after finding child pornography in his home MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon man is in custody after authorities found child pornography in his home. Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators arrested 45-year-old Bradley…

Macon is home to one of America's best hospitals

National report ranks Coliseum Northside Hospital in top 100 for both orthopedic and spine surgery MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon is home to one of the nation's best surgical hospitals. Healthgrades 2020 Report to the Nation evaluated 4,500 hospitals and…

Mercer Football rescues Capricorn Sound

Mercer football team helps move a 1000 lb sound console and crate into the Capricorn Sound Studio MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - What do you do when you need a heavy object moved? Mercer's Townsend School of Music reached out to…

Public ice skating returns to Macon Coliseum

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - As the temperatures start to cool, public ice skating makes a return to Macon Coliseum. Opening weekend is November 9th and 10th. Ice skating fans will be able to enjoy a mix of daytime skates and…

Medical Monday: Caregiver Support Month and Hospice Awareness Month

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – November is Caregiver Support Month, a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It's also Hospice Awareness Month, which serves as a time to raise awareness about hospice and palliative care. Wendie Reynolds, a Bereavement Coordinator with…

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