41NBC Morning News Update 41NBC Headlines: 3 men take selfies while damaging downtown Macon parking garage Bibb deputies searching for woman who stole mail from porch in Macon 41NBC AccuWeather Forecast: Cool start to November
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon- Bibb County commissioners addressed rumors surrounding controversial remarks about the E-splost and various upcoming events for the community. The news conference happened on Thursday. Commissioner Al Tillman, along with other commissioners, say some Bibb County residents…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Cartoons and superheroes gathered in the halls of one Middle Georgia children's hospital’s on Thursday. The Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital held its trick-or-treating parade event for patients and families that weren't able to go out for…
We saw a strong cold front push through the southeast today and towards the east coast. This brought strong storms, heavy rain, and now a big cool down across Middle Georgia. Tomorrow will bring the coldest air that we have…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Washington County judge comes closer to making a decision of whether three former sheriff's deputies were defending themselves when they tased a man to death. The former deputies say they are innocent and seeking immunity.…
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Life in rural Georgia may limit your access to certain resources. However, in one particular county, hard work and collaboration are making a change. Regina Butts, Family Connections-Communities in Schools executive director, says Hancock County is…
Sheriff's deputies need help identifying a woman who stole packages from a porch on Sumter Avenue in Macon MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County sheriff's deputies are looking for an unknown suspect who stole mail from the porch of a…
Bibb County sheriff's deputies need your help finding three men who damaged a downtown Macon parking garage while taking selfies during the incident MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County sheriff's deputies need your help identifying the three men who vandalized…
Deputies arrested 52-year-old Kenneth Reitz and 50-year-old Robyn Lyn Patrick for multiple traffic violations and drug possession MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Two people face multiple charges after deputies arrested them for traffic violations and possession of drugs. Bibb County Sheriff’s…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One Dublin non-profit is raising money to provide the homeless with a meal and a place to bathe. Love Them Enough Outreach is holding an event on Nov. 2 at the Oconee Gym in Dublin. The…
41NBC News Midday Update 41NBC Headlines: TIPS FOR ‘TRICK OR TREAT’ SAFETY IN MIDDLE GEORGIA THIS HALLOWEEN 41NBC AccuWeather Forecast: STRONG STORMS FOR HALLOWEEN
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mount de Sales is shooting for a 9-0 record Friday as it welcomes Wilkinson County to Mike Garvin Stadium. The Cavaliers have been great all season. They're explosive on offense, scoring nearly 40 points per game.…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb and Milledgeville community members are leaving their issues "On The Table." The Community Foundation of Central Georgia organized the event. On The Table allows those in the community to discuss issues over a meal. They…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Sinatra is a year old mutt. He’s calm, people friendly and dog friendly too. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue. It’s located at 101 Riverside…
A few showers and thunderstorms have pushed through Middle Georgia this evening and even more are possible through the early morning hours on Thursday. Main threats with any storms overnight will be damaging winds and heavy rain. Severe Threat We…
A Georgia Department of Corrections officer was convicted on federal drug charges after a two-day trial in U.S. District Court.
A silent auction in Byron aimed to help animals in need MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Critical care for Animal Angels, a local animal rescue located in Byron, is having a silent auction. Proceeds from the sales will go back to…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Halloween is a fun time for many, but it’s one of the most dangerous days of the year. Several Middle Georgia cities are reminding community members what they should know for Thursday night. The City of…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Kids in Milledgeville will have the chance to roll up their sleeves and get dirty. They might also get the chance to make a change in the cafeteria. That is the plan for Midway Hills Academy.…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Warner Robins police officers need your help finding a man who robbed a Dollar General at gunpoint. Officers responded to the Dollar General at 604 N. Davis Drive about an armed robbery. Authorities say a…
41NBC News Midday Update 41NBC Headlines: A portion of Highway 247 in Macon shut down due to car crash Byron police investigating dead body found on I-75 41NBC AccuWeather Forecast: Showers and storms to impact Halloween plans
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County High School drama students competed and won for Best Play at the 55th Annual Georgia Theatre Conference. The theatre competition took place from Oct. 16 to Oct. 19 at Georgia Southwestern University. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Election day is right around the corner. Two candidates are vying for Dublin’s Ward 2 city council seat. Candidate, Chris Smith, visited Daybreak to tell voters why he should be chosen for the job. Smith is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A car crash on Highway 247 in Macon sent one person to the hospital Wednesday morning. According Sergeant Clay Williams, with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a Chevrolet Impala collided with a Acura MDX on Hawkinsville…
NewTown Macon and Bryan Nichols with the Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence for their work and initiatives with the Main Street Christmas Light Extravaganza
Gulf moisture has really helped us make a dent in our drought totals. Today we picked up 1.41", with more rain on the way through the rest of the week. We have kept cloud cover for much of the day…
The Macon Water Authority has taken its customer service, billing and financial software systems offline after a ransomware attack.
42-year-old Shawn Linder and two-year-old daughter died in a car crash in East Dublin WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some devastating news out of Johnson County. Shawn Linder, a coach at Johnson County High School, died in a car crash on…
THOMASTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - When bad weather hits, it sometimes means hours without power. One power company is working to keep its customers out of the dark. Tuesday’s rainy weather may not have had much effect on Crawford and Taylor…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Pushing through physical limitations can be a critical part of success for athletes with disabilities. That’s why team members from Navicent Health and Atrium Health are raising awareness of adaptive sports programs through an event called…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities are investigating a possible hit-and-run that left a pedestrian dead near I-75 in Byron. Byron Police officers responded to I-75 near mile marker 148 regarding a dead body on Saturday around 1 p.m. They identified…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – City of Warner Robins Utility Department has lifted the boil advisory for those customers on Margie Dr. from Osigian to Smithville Church Road. This comes from a Warner Robins Mayor’s Office news release.
25-year-old Kristy Buckner pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle and aggravated assault MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon woman who fired shots from her vehicle pleaded guilty to causing a 2018 fatal traffic crash on Tuesday. This comes from a…
UPDATE: Warner Robins police officers arrested 19-year-old Craig Luckey Jr. for the armed robbery of a person on Highway 96. Detectives say that Luckey met with the victim to sell a gun. However, he robbed the victim at gunpoint. Authorities…
44-year-old Billy Lee Wells and 72-year-old Eva Rebecca Wells face embezzlement charges for stealing from employer MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators arrested a mother and son for stealing more than $3 million from their employer. Authorities say…
41NBC News Midday Update 41NBC Headlines: BIBB COUNTY CORONER: FORT VALLEY MAN HIT AND KILLED ON I-75 MILLEDGEVILLE FACTORY FIRE CAUSES CHEMICALS TO GET IN WATER, KILLING FISH 41NBC AccuWeather Forecast: RAIN WILL IMPACT WEEKDAY PLANS
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Fort Valley man was killed Monday night after he was hit by a car on I-75 south in Macon. Bibb County Coroner, Leon Jones, says 37-year-old Marquice Rashad Lawrence was struck near the Hardeman Avenue…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Election day is right around the corner. Two candidates are vying for Dublin’s Ward 2 city council seat. Candidate, Jason Keyton, visited Daybreak to tell voters why he should be chosen for the job. Keyton says…
After a couple of beautiful, dry days in Middle Georgia, rain is back in the forecast for much of the week. Clouds have already started to push into the area tonight ahead of heavy rain tomorrow. Gulf moisture is already…
Some Macon residents in District one gathered for a town hall meeting held by Macon-Bibb Commissioner, Valerie Wynn
A Cordele man pleaded guilty to murder this morning in the Houston County Superior court in connection to the murder of his four-month-old son
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A small business in downtown Macon is getting some big recognition. Travis Jean Emporium is up for a national small business award. The winner of the "Independent We Stand" Award will receive $25,000. Travis Jean is…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Milledgeville emergency management director warns people to temporarily stay away from a creek after fish have died. EMA director Wayne Johnson says a fire at Zschimmer and Schwarz caused a release of chemicals into the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Martha Bowman UMC in Macon is set to host the 5th Annual Food Truck Festival this weekend. The church invites the public to enjoy the family-friendly event on Sunday, Nov. 3. Many of the same food…
United Way of Central Georgia gears up for 14th Annual Read for the Record MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Schools across Middle Georgia are gearing up for the 14th Annual Read for the Record. This year, United Way of Central Georgia…
Warner Robins Utilities issued a boil water advisory to its business customers on Margie Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding 24-year-old Kevonta Watkins. Deputies say that Watkins is wanted for aggravated assault. Description Authorities describe Watkins as the following: Stands 5 feet 6 inches tall Weighs around 215…
23-year-old Ortiz Smothers pleaded guilty to the murder of 4-month-old Omar Smothers in Houston County Superior Court PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A 23-year-old Cordele man pleaded guilty to the 2017 murder of his 4-month-old son. Ortiz Deion Smothers pleaded guilty…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The fight against domestic violence has a new look. Jones County Sheriff's deputies are patrolling the streets in a new "Stop Domestic Violence" themed car. October is domestic violence awareness month. According to the deputies, nearly…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb community is remembering the life of the longest-standing member of the Macon Water Authority, Javors Lucas. According to Coroner Leon Jones, Lucas passed away at his home Monday afternoon due to natural causes. At…