Missing Fort Valley State student found dead
Authorities have found the body of missing Fort Valley State student Anitra Gunn.
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Medical Center Navicent Health offers classes for your well-being
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Medical Center Navicent Health is offering a number of classes to help you stay healthy in March. HEALTHY DATES – MARCH 2020 3/3 – Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health (3351…
Byron school participates in National African American Read-In Chain
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Eagle Springs Elementary School will participate in the 31st National African American Read-In Chain. The event happens on Feb. 25 at 2:15 p.m. According to a news release, the event will place emphasis on sharing books…
Student-operated salon opens in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon school now has a student-operated salon, according to a Bibb County School District news release. The student-run, Salon 360, offers the following: Manicures Pedicures Hairstyles Makeup and more The services are performed by students…
$5,000 reward for location of Anitra Gunn
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Local law enforcement agencies are partnering to find 23-year-old Anitra Lashay Gunn. Macon Regional Crimestoppers, Fort Valley Police Department, Peach County Sheriff Office, and Byron Police Department have partnered to offer a $5,000 reward for the…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores February 10-16
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between February 10 and February 16.
Another rainy week on the way in Middle Georgia
Clouds have been hanging around through the past couple days in Middle Georgia, but starting overnight and into this week, heavy rain will move into the area. Through the day on Tuesday a warm front will lift across the southeast…
UPDATE: Wanted mother in custody
A woman wanted by Bibb County deputies turned herself in around 10:30 Tuesday morning.
What We Know: Law enforcement searching for 23-year-old FVSU student
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The search continues for a missing Fort Valley State University student on Monday. Law enforcement agencies and Fort Valley State University campus police have been searching for 23-year-old Anitra Gunn. She was last seen on…
Douglass Theatre founder honored for 150th birthday in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Charles Henry Douglass, founder of the Douglass Theatre in Macon, was honored for his 150th birthday Monday. In the 1900s, Douglass was one of Georgia's top businessmen. The founder made a great impact on the African…
County residents march in solidarity to 'Heal the Hood'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A group of local pastors rallied together to bring awareness to Middle Georgia’s gun-violence issue. Close to 100 Bibb County residents showed up to "Heal the Hood" by marching in solidarity. 'Heal the Hood' is a…
Georgia Department of Corrections hiring onsite
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Corrections will host a hiring event at Georgia Department of Labor in Eastman on Wednesday. According to a GDC news release, there will be onsite interviews, PT, and Accuplacer testing. Eligible candidates…
Medical Monday: Structural heart program offered by Coliseum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Debbie Lauber, the Structural Heart Coordinator from Coliseum Medical Centers, joined 41NBC's Daybreak to talk about heart health. Lauber spoke about a procedure that helps people with atrial fibrillation. She also provided details on an upcoming…
Juliette residents meet to discuss groundwater contaminants
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Juliette residents plan to update their neighbors on the new developments regarding groundwater contaminants around Georgia Power's Plant Scherer. The Town Hall forum happens Monday at 6 p.m. at Maynard Baptist Church. Hundreds of residents are…
Body found inside Forsyth Walmart bathroom
FORSYTH, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) -Forsyth police are working a death investigation after finding a body inside a Walmart bathroom. According to Major Alexander Daniels, a store employee found the body of a man inside the bathroom of the Walmart on North…
Macon man breaks into Family Dollar, steals laundry detergent
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man moments after he broke into a local business. Authorities say the incident happened on Saturday at 2:21 a.m. Deputies identified the man as 49-year-old Louis Romenkis Huff. Authorities…
Mercer University names center after Willard Stembridge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University dedicated the Stembridge Center for Student Success, which houses the offices of Student Success, Student Financial Planning, Registrar, Bursar, and Student Loans. This comes from a new release by the university. In a statement,…
Local college holding mock interviews for students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy will host mock interviews for more than 200 students on Thursday. This first session will run from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The second session starts at 2 p.m. A…
'Broken, Favored and Qualified': Prevailing Woman hosts 2020 conference
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Prevailing Woman is hosting their 2020 conference on March 21 at Turning Point at Mable White Baptist Church. This years theme is Broken, Favored and Qualified! Organizers for the event expect over 250 women from across…
UPDATE: Teen charged after deadly Macon crash
A 14-year-old girl is dead after a traffic accident early Monday morning.
Deadly hotel shooting in West Macon
28-YEAR-OLD JEROME CHRISTOPHER MILLER OF MACON ARRESTED FOR MURDER ACCUSED OF SHOOTING 37-YEAR-OLD ASHELY WEASE OF EATONTON MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting from over the weekend. Deputies say 28-year-old Jerome…
Weekend starts dry and cool, before more rain moves into Middle Georgia
We were gifted great weather today in Middle Georgia with sunshine and highs around normal for this time of year. Saturday looks to be pretty much a repeat of today with plenty of sunshine and temps in the upper 50's…
Georgia College opens pool to Baldwin County residents
Milledgeville, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Baldwin County residents will have a place to cool down for the next three Summers. Georgia College will open its Centennial Pool to county residents starting June 1. According to the county manager Carlos Tobar, the deal…
2020 Census: 'No one has access to census data, it is safe,' officials say
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County’s Complete Count Committee wants residents to know that no other government agency will have access to 2020 Census data. The group held a Census Forum for faith leaders at the Commission Chambers in the…
Mercer students help homeless with foot clinic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Mercer students helped the homeless on Friday. Some of the university's medical students were at Daybreak conducting a foot clinic. Since many of the homeless walk miles everyday in shoes that don't fit - blisters and…
National No Child Eats Alone initiative comes to Macon school
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Cirrus Academy in Macon is working to make sure "No Child Eats Alone." It's part of a national effort aimed to stop bullying. The program also teaches kids about the dangers of social isolation. Isolation can lead…
Macon resident wins $1 million lottery ticket
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A lucky Macon resident woke up $1 million wealthier this morning. This comes from a news release from the Georgia Lottery Corporation. The news release says the winner claimed their prize this Wednesday, just in time…
Teenage suspect shoots girlfriend in back, Dublin police searching
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Dublin police officers are looking for a 16-year-old suspect who shot his girlfriend on Wednesday. Authorities say they received a 911 call at 1:14 p.m. Dublin Police Chief Tim Chatman says the girlfriend -- 24-year-old Kierra…
Local bakery's 'berry' sweet Valentine tutorial
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Felicia Howard of Felicia's Cake Factory shares pro tips for a gourmet dipped berry. Tip 1: Start with real chocolate. Avoid using candy melts so that your chocolate will have a smooth and runny consistency for…
Baldwin County, Milledgeville agree on Service Delivery Strategy
Officials from Baldwin County and Milledgeville have come to terms on a 10 year action plan
Robins Air Force Base opens software lab in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- It’s a historical moment as Warner Robins Air Logistics opens a software laboratory in the heart of downtown Macon. Blue Sky Lab, a contemporary software engineering facility, is located off Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd at…
Central boys basketball to host Appling County in round 1 of state playoffs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Central boys basketball hosting Appling County Saturday, February 15, in the first round of the Region 4-AAA GHSA state playoffs. The Chargers have had an impressive season this year, but are looking to start off on…
Millennials help to build 'Vibrant Urban Core' in downtown Macon, Mayor Reichert says
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mayor Reichert announced that the “Vibrant Urban Core'' is growing in downtown Macon. And this helps grow the economy. Elected officials and city leaders gathered for the 2020 State of the Community Annual Luncheon Thursday at…
Bibb County inmate dies in his cell
The Bibb County Sheriff Office is investigating the death of an inmate in the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.
Mercer University ranks top 10 for military members
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Middle Georgia is home to one of the top 10 colleges for military members and veterans. A survey conducted on more than 1,000 schools ended with 625 deemed Military Friendly. Mercer University ranks in the top…
Deputies arrest 3 men in possession of drugs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's investigators say three men face drug possession charges. Investigators conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 4700 block of Massey Road. On February 12 at 12:21 p.m. Authorities identified the suspects…
Dog of the Week: Norm
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Norm is a 4 year old bulldog mix. He’s happy, playful and has a lot of energy. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue. It’s located…
Strong storms possible Thursday ahead of a big cool down
Middle Georgia got a mostly dry day Wednesday,which is good, because we have even more rain on the way! Thursday morning we will see scattered showers ahead of a line of potentially strong storms. A cold front will push across…
Monroe County Animal Services at capacity
An animal shelter in Forsyth is filled to capacity with dogs.
Macon convenience store has alcohol license rejected
Macon-Bibb Commissioners say fear of more crime forced them not to approve an alcohol license for a convenient store.
Sheriff's Office K9's receive bullet-proof vests
K9's with the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office are getting some new gear.
200 travelers returning to Georgia from China, self-monitoring coronavirus
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Close to 200 people have returned to Georgia from China. They are being self-quarantine and monitored for signs of the coronavirus. This comes from the Georgia Department of Public Health. It reports that 200 people have…
Macon-Bibb receives recognition at statewide Arbor Day celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Tree Council and the Georgia Forestry Commission hosted a statewide Arbor Day in Macon, Wednesday morning. The event brought together communities from all over the state to celebrate Arbor Day. Those in attendance learned…
Macon Love Initiative approaches Valentine's Day deadline
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- 7th Street Salvage partnered with Middle Georgia Community Food Bank for the 'Macon Love Initiative.' The event provides food for those in need, and Valentine's Day is the last day to help. Both groups encourage Macon…
UPDATE: Father, toddler found safe
UPDATE 5:44PM: A short time after the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office sent out a release about a father and one-year-old stepson, Justin Vinson and Nathaniel Howard were found safe and unharmed. This incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information…
Macon church holding vigil tonight for teen shooting victim
A Macon church is remembering a teenager who died this week.
Warner Robins boys basketball practices in new gym for first time
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins boys basketball squad laced up their kicks on Monday and hooped in their new gym for the very first time. The team is breaking in the gym at the perfect time, as well.…
Deputies arrest 2 suspects after finding stolen gun, drugs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's deputies arrested two Macon men after finding drugs and a stolen gun on them during a traffic stop. Authorities say the incident happened on February 5 at 10:49 p.m. They identified the occupants…
More warm and wet weather on the way Wednesday
Showers pushed through most of Middle Georgia on Tuesday, but storms really didn't materialize for many of us today. Although a cold front pushed through the area tonight, a warm front will be pushing north tomorrow. This will keep the…
Family reacts to father being gunned down
One man is dead after a fatal shooting on Concord Street in Macon