Volunteers help with setup, teardown at Independence Day Celebration
Volunteers helped out all day to get everything ready for the Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration.
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Artistic crosswalks in Macon will make neighborhoods safer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - New public art is coming to Macon neighborhoods this summer. Colorful crosswalks won’t only look nice but should increase pedestrian safety. Crosswalks near Mount De Sales are faded and jaded. A pop of color is coming…
Lake Sinclair Library fully funded through December
Baldwin County's Lake Sinclair Library will be fully funded through the rest of the year.
Sheriff’s deputies ask public to refrain from celebratory gunfire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are asking the public to refrain from using celebratory gunfire during the July 4th celebrations. Deputies define celebratory gunfire as “shooting a firearm into the air in celebration”. They deem celebratory gunfire…
Injured fire fighter from Jones County fatal crash is recovering
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A firefighter is recovering from his injuries after his fire truck collided with a vehicle head-on. Macon-Bibb Fire Chief Marvin Riggins says 26-year-old Steven Jones is doing well and in good spirits. Riggins confirmed that Jones…
Judge will re-sentence Butler woman convicted of child abuse
BUTLER, Georgia (AP) - The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that a woman convicted of abusing her adoptive teenage daughter has to be resentenced. The Ledger-Enquirer reports the court ruled Monday that Diana Franklin's charges of cruelty to children and…
Netflix filming production to close several downtown Macon streets
Netflix will be filming portions of a movie called "Ivan" July 15-22, according to a news release from Macon-Bibb Public Affairs.
UPDATE: Man wanted in connection to gas station shooting in custody
A man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting at an east Macon gas station turned himself in Wednesday night.
Dublin VA warning residents of 'fireworks use' near veterans with PTSD
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Dublin VA Medical Center is asking neighbors to be considerate of where they are lighting fireworks. Supervisory Psychologist Clyde Anderson says veterans who experience trauma to loud noises or gunfire-related sounds can experience combat memories.…
Salvation Army of Greater Macon expands veteran services
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Salvation Army of Greater Macon is expanding its veterans services. The Salvation Army of Greater Macon development director PJ Sardoma says that the organization is helping homeless vets due to the growing need. Plans for enhanced…
iPhone sale goes wrong, investigators need your help finding robbery suspect
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators need your help finding a man wanted for armed robbery and aggravated assault in a case that happened on June 10.
Deputies stop car, occupants scramble to hide meth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies stopped a car and discovered that the occupants possessed methamphetamine. The incident happened on June 29th around 9:24 a.m. Deputies were patrolling Radio Drive near Davis Street when they saw a…
4th of July fireworks, pet safety tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Independence day is a couple of days away, so remember to keep your pets in mind. Fireworks are loud and overwhelming for pets. Therefore, taking steps to reduce anxiety will help them get through the night. Lauren…
UPDATE: Deceased man from Jones County accident identified
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The deceased man whose vehicle collided head-on with a fire truck is identified as 55-year-old Michael Snider. This comes from Jones County Sheriff Butch Reese. Sheriff Reese says that a female was at the property during…
Fire truck collides head-on with another vehicle, leaves one dead
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An accident between a fire truck and another vehicle leaves one dead. Sheriff Butch Reese with the Jones County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened around 10:30 a.m. at Oak Valley Drive on Hwy. 49. Reese…
Milledgeville, Baldwin County Service Delivery Strategy expires, can’t come to terms on new agreement
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Milledgeville and Baldwin County Commissioners have yet to reach an agreement about the Service Delivery Strategy. The former agreement ended July 1st. The city and county are struggling about who will fund the…
Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores June 24-28
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 24 and Friday, June 28.
UPDATE: Man dies after being shot in head at east Macon gas station
A person was taken to Medical Center, Navicent Health after being shot in the head at an east Macon gas station Monday night.
Central State Hospital to rebrand to Renaissance Park
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Central State Hospital in Milledgeville will receive some improvements. However, advocates from the Facebook group, “Friends of Central State Hospital” are fighting against change. For more than a year, the Central State Hospital Redevelopment Authority has…
Middle Georgia Regional Airport expansion project underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new expansion project is about to start at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The manager there says the airport needs more runway space and services. It was all smiles when Allison and Chris Carroll's daughter…
Macon community comes together to stop gun violence for "guns down, water guns up"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds of people came together to create peace within the Macon community. Sunday, at Central City Park, people took a stand against gun violence in Macon in part of "guns down, water guns up." Event organizers…
Preparations for Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The largest firework show in the history of the Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration will happen this year according to Mayor Toms assistant, Mandy Stella. Preparations are being made at the McConnell-Talbet Stadium for the big…
Gun play turns serious for 10-year-old boy
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 10-year-old boy gets shot in the arm by his brother while their parents are at work. The incident happened on July 1st around 12:35 p.m. Warner Robins Police officers responded to a call on…
Update: Macon woman who killed husband charged with manslaughter
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies say a Macon woman shot and killed her husband after three weeks of marriage. Deputies say they received a call around 1 p.m. about a shooting at 5908 Leone Drive. They…
Winning lottery ticket worth $411,975 sells in north Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Fantasy 5 jackpot ticket worth $411,975 sold in Macon on June 30th. According to a Georgia Lottery news release, the ticket was sold at the Sunoco, located in the 3800 block of Northside Drive. Gaming…
Macon man rams Chevy truck into pub, backs out, rams again
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an aggravated assault with a truck that happened at the 20’s Pub & Sub on Riverside Drive. Authorities say that the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Deputies say they…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department shares fireworks safety tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department gave a presentation Friday, on safety precautions on how to properly handle fireworks on the 4th of July.
Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan tours Vectr center
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, visited the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center in Warner Robins Friday.
Macon woman drives stolen car on wrong side of road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon woman for stealing a vehicle. On June 27th, deputies responded to a call in the 100 block of Gardner Street regarding a stolen auto. Deputies say that 42-year-old Carlo…
Georgia gets new drivers license design, effective now
Georgia gets new drivers license design, effective now MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia has a new drivers license design and its available now. The Department of Driver Services changes the design of the license every 8 to 10 years. The Director…
Middle Georgia State University gets ready for new view
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- New construction is happening on the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Macon campus. Macon-Bibb County is constructing a road that will run straight through campus. MGA facilities director Trey Crisp says that workers removed 1,100 yards of…
Crimestoppers tip leads to arrest of one Top Most Wanted
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Crimestoppers tip that led to the arrest of one of the Top 15 Most Wanted. Deputies say they received a tip that 32-year-old Kenon Mekeal Newbill was at a…
Macon man sprays air freshener to hide smell of marijuana
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man sprayed air freshener in an attempt to hide the smell of marijuana coming from his car. A Bibb County Sheriff’s deputy patrolled the Montpelier Avenue and Pansy Avenue area when they saw a…
Deputies: 2 Macon men try to flee, throws gun away
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Macon men for possession of a pistol at Rosa Jackson Center. Deputies say they were checking the Rosa Jackson Center on June 25th around 1:15 a.m. That’s when they saw…
Fatal west Macon shooting claims second life
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A second person died after a shooting at a Macon townhouse on Wednesday. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 27-year-old Matthew Davis died around 9:19 a.m. on Friday. An unidentified suspect shot Davis in the head…
Olson plans to join crowded Macon-Bibb mayoral race
Macon native Charles Olson says he will establish a committee next week to explore his candidacy in the Macon-Bibb mayoral race.
Health care centers, pharmacies offer free HIV testing in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – It was National HIV Testing Day Thursday, and clinics in Middle Georgia celebrated by offering free HIV testing.
Storm chances increase heading into the weekend
High temperatures have been in the 90's for a few days, but we will be cranking up the heat as we head into next week. Tomorrow will be another nice day, however Middle Georgia will likely see increased humidity and…
District Attorney David Cooke announces 2020 re-election campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- District Attorney David Cooke is running for re-election in 2020. This was announced at a press release campaign Thursday. Cooke is currently serving his second term as Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney. He says his main priority…
NAACP accuses Bibb County deputy of assault
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The NAACP released a statement Thursday afternoon accusing a deputy of assault during an arrest. On June 23rd, Deputy Nicholas Denny received the call that 33-year-old Marquez Lewis stole two cases of beer from the Flash Foods…
Unknown suspect walks up, shoots man in leg at Macon apartment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb Sheriff’s investigators are looking into an aggravated assault incident that happened at the Summit Apartments on Edna Place around 12 p.m. Investigators say when deputies arrived, they found 26-year-old Terrence Torman of Ashville N.C. on…
Warner Robins High hires first African-American head football coach
Former SEC champ makes history WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Marquis Westbrook is a husband, a proud father, and a former cornerback on Florida's 2000 SEC Championship team. But that's only the tip of the iceberg. He's the first African-American…
Macon man runs stop sign, deputies find cocaine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man with cocaine during a traffic stop. Authorities say that deputies patrolled the Pansy Avenue and Daffodil Avenue area. That's when they saw a burgundy S.U.V. fail to stop…
One man dead, two other people injured during late night shooting
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – One man is dead and two other people are in the hospital with injuries after a shooting in West Macon late Wednesday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting took place at Green…
Dog of the Week: Selena
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Selena is a two or three year old black lab mix. She’s a sweetheart who loves people and playing outside. Selena also needs to find a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals…
Heat continues while humidity wanes for Thursday
Clouds helped much of Middle Georgia stay cool today, but more sunshine is on the way through much of the rest of the week. With the full sunshine, we are also anticipating temperatures back close to normal for this time…
SPLOST project to restore Booker T. Washington Community Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is working on a project that's bringing life back into the Booker T. Washington Community Center.
Macon teens arrested with stolen gun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Macon teens with a stolen gun. Authorities say deputies patrolled Walker Street and Edna Place area when they saw a white Chevy Cruz fail to stop at the stop sign.…
Baldwin County Superintendent reappointed by Governor Kemp as Georgia Children's Cabinet board member
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County School District announced Superintendent Dr. Noris Price has been selected by Governor Brian Kemp to continue serving as a board member for the Georgia Children’s Cabinet. She was initially appointed to the cabinet by…
Subaru, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society spread warmth to cancer patients in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the fourth year, two local organizations delivered blankets, messages of hope, and craft kits to cancer patients. Volunteers from Subaru of America, as well as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, visited the Peyton Anderson Cancer…