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Macon Water Authority employee dies after workplace incident
A Macon Water Authority employee died at the hospital Monday after being injured on the job Friday morning.
Rebuilding Macon, Hope Mission set to repair homes in Kings Park neighborhood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rebuilding Macon partners with Hope Mission to repair homes in the Kings Park neighborhood this week. More than 200 volunteers across Georgia will help repair homes and do yard work. Executive Director of Rebuilding Macon Debra…
Macon teen who created viral "Rolf" meme, lands internship for Netflix movie
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon teenager whose meme went viral landed an internship with Netflix. In September, 41NBC reported that the 19-year-old Florida A&M University graphic design student Elijah Rutland created the Ed, Edd, and Eddy "Black Rolf" meme…
Downtown Macon hosts its first Pride event in honor of Stonewall Riots
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, downtown Macon hosts its first ever Pride Event this Saturday. Scott Mitchell is putting this event together and says it's important to give role models to the…
Georgia internet speed far slower than US government reports
ATLANTA (AP) — Internet speeds in Georgia are far slower than what has been reported by the federal government, a newspaper reported. An analysis of internet speed test results by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution found that internet speeds were about one-fourth as…
Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need your help identifying Cook Out robbery suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need the public’s help in identifying a commercial armed robbery suspect. The incident took place at the Cook Out on Brookhaven Road around 12:44 a.m. on June 15th. Deputies say that a…
Woman pleads guilty in connection with FVSU prostitution case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman pleaded guilty in connection to a college prostitution case on Monday. This comes from the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. According to the DA, Alecia Jeanetta Johnson pled guilty in connection with the…
Georgia driver charged in passenger's death
MACON, Georgia (AP) - A Georgia man has been charged with vehicular homicide in a car crash that killed his passenger. News outlets report 20-year-old Matthew Travis Hulette was charged Thursday in the June 4 crash that killed 17-year-old Dawson…
Washington County Sheriff's deputies arrest man with $50,000 in drugs
Sandersville, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to a news release from Washington County Sheriff Thomas H. Smith, the Georgia State Patrol stopped a vehicle with drugs in Sandersville, Georgia. Authorities say the incident happened on June 14th when 50-year-old Christopher Bianco…
Coroner confirms body of missing Wilkinson County man
IRWINGTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The body of a 82-year-old Wilkinson County man was found in the woods off Ball Church Road on Sunday. Wilkinson County Coroner Billy Matthews identified the body as Author Williams. Matthews says that the body has been…
Mount De Sales Academy student competes in ‘Jeopardy!’ Teen Tournament
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia High School student will get her chance to win $100,000 on Jeopardy! Teen Tournament.
Southwest High School hosts Father's Day alumni basketball games
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2019 annual Father’s Day Kickoff Alumni Basketball Game was held at Southwest High School Friday.
Jones County toddler dies after being shot in head
A 2-year-old is in critical condition after being shot in the head. This is according to a statement from Captain Jimmy Black with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office
New sports complex coming to Warner Robins
The Warner Robins Recreation Department created the plan and the North Houston Road Complex broke ground Friday.
Macon Vet Center celebrates 40th anniversary of vet program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon Vet Center celebrated its 40th anniversary. The Vet Center Program started in 1979 to assist Vietnam veterans who returned from war.
Macon woman arrested for stealing minivan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon woman for the theft of a vehicle on June 13th. Deputies say they answered a call in the 1400 block of Bailey Avenue about a stolen car around 10:15…
4 Macon men arrested with stolen guns, drugs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested four Macon men for drugs and gun charges. Authorities say that special investigations deputies along with other units conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 4400 block of Robinson…
Summer camps' protocol for kids with allergies
Summer camps' protocol for kids with allergies MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Parenting a child with severe allergies can be nerve-wracking. Especially, if the parent decides to send their child to summer camp. Most parents like their kids to stay active…
WAITR offers free deliveries for Father's Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The food delivery service WAITR plans to remove delivery fees for dads in honor of Father's Day.
Friday brings another dry and warm day to Middle Georgia
We finally saw a cold front move through Middle Georgia. This brought a nice day with lower humidity and plenty of sunshine. More days like this are on the way. High pressure will filter in behind the cold front as…
Former Jones County deputy arrested after GBI investigation
A former Jones County Sheriff's Office deputy is in custody at the Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office Detention Center after being arrested Thursday.
Baseball league for people with special needs coming to Macon
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – A baseball league for teens and adults with Special Needs is coming to Macon soon.
Sheriff: 3 found dead in Georgia in apparent murder-suicide
BARNESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Authorities in Georgia say three people have been found dead at two homes in what appears to be a double murder-suicide. Lamar County Sheriff Brad White tells news outlets deputies responded Thursday to reports of unresponsive…
Americus man charged in deadly Warner Robins crash
An Americus man faces charges after a deadly crash May 25.
Macon landmark needs repairs, accepting proposals from contractors
Macon landmark needs repairs, accepting proposals from contractors MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 100-year-old landmark needs repairs, and the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority (MTA) needs help to do it. The brick chimney/smokestack that sits behind the MTA on Cherry Street is…
Robins Regional Chamber holds annual luncheon
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local business owners and past chamber members of the Robins Regional Chamber partnered for an annual luncheon this afternoon.
Missing Macon woman found, family has been notified
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies found a woman who went missing on May 31st. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies say they received a call about a female that had been seen in the news. Deputies later identified the…
Deputies arrest man in connection to north Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man in connection to the shooting of 22-year-old Connor Bridges. The incident happened on August 24, 2018, on Northside Drive. Authorities say that an off duty investigator saw 46-year-old…
2-year-old in critical condition after being shot in Jones County
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 2-year-old is in critical condition after being shot in the head. This is according to a statement from Captain Jimmy Black with the Jones County Sheriff's Office. Black says a loaded pistol was accessible to the…
Dry weather moves in for the end of the week
Clouds and cool temps hung around for most of the day in Middle Georgia thanks to a wedge front to our northeast. This also managed to keep us too stable to be hospitable to storms this evening, beginning our dry…
Bibb County Summer Meals Program begins
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – The Atlanta Community Food Bank held its summer meals kick-off celebration at Bruce Elementary School in Macon Wednesday.
Milledgeville Mayor, others host Peace Festival
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Mary Copeland along with Donnie Cannie and OC3 Entertainment, are coming together to host the first Milledgeville Peace Festival.
Macon teen arrested, accused of breaking into Commissioners home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Deputies arrested 18-year-old Xavier Matthew Lewis, accusing him of breaking into Commissioner Virgil Watkins' home Wednesday.
The U.S. Patent and Trade Office helps deliver innovative summer academy
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Starbase Robins is partnering with the U.S. Patent and Trade Office to help educate girls with a three-day workshop. The summer academy at the Museum of Aviation supports rising 6th through 8th-grade girls. The workshop teaches…
Warner Robins homes will be getting free smoke alarms, batteries Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Hidden Creek subdivision in Warner Robins (and surrounding areas) plans to participate in the Smoke Alarm Blitz on Saturday. The Warner Robins Fire Department partners with the Red Cross to hold the blitz every six…
Workout Wednesday: Stretching rolled shoulders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For this week's Workout Wednesday, 41NBC finds ways to stretch your chest out to avoid rolled shoulders.
GSW’s granted Southwestern Promise scholarship to 188 incoming Georgia freshmen, funds still available
AMERICUS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) awarded the new Southwestern Promise scholarship to 188 incoming freshmen. According to the college, funds are still available for those hoping to attend GSW this Fall. The scholarship program guarantees scholarships…
27th Annual Juneteenth celebration set to kick off in Tattnall Square Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 27th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival kicks off at Tattnall Square Park Saturday as part of a week-long list of upcoming events in Macon commemorating Juneteenth. Community leaders and residents across Middle Georgia are ready to…
Bibb budget: No tax increase, no salary increase for public safety nor county employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners voted on the 2020 budget. It doesn't include a millage rate increase or pay raises to any county employee. Commissioners said they promised citizens they wouldn't raise taxes three years in a row, and…
Wednesday brings rain chances and a cool down to Middle Georgia
Showers and storms popped up across Middle Georgia this afternoon and have lingered into the evening. Expect a few more showers to pop up overnight and into tomorrow. The biggest change for tomorrow will be a cool down from a…
NASCAR's Ryan Newman speaks at United in Pink's camp for kids
Children with loved ones diagnosed with breast cancer are getting a chance this week to be kids again.
The job of motorcycle deputy just got easier in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Sheriff's motorcycle deputies received an LEA Technology grant of almost $26,000. The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police awarded the grant to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office traffic division. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is…
One store owner says essential oils are good to use, in moderation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Throughout our lives, we hear mixed reviews when it comes to using essential oils to heal our bodies. Willow Tree Vitamin and Herb Shop Owner Melody Faircloth has been in the essential oils business for 30 years.…
3-month-old infant death under investigation by Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into the death of an infant that occurred today. Investigators say that they responded to a call in the 2800 block of Regina Drive around 1:30 p.m. The grandmother reportedly…
Macon man arrested for possession of gun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man for possession of a firearm by a felon. On June 9th around 12:30 a.m., deputies responded to a call in the 2100 block of Ferguson Street about a…
Fatal accident on Pio Nono Avenue, one person dies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a traffic accident that left one person dead. The incident happened Monday around 10 p.m. on Pio Nono Avenue near Dewey Street. Deputies found 53-year-old Henry Eugene Brown unresponsive…
Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores June 3-9
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 3 and Sunday, June 9.
Storm chances linger ahead of dry air late this week
We saw yet another day of rain and storms in Middle Georgia, with a line of storms pushing through this afternoon. Warm and muggy conditions have been accompanying the rainy weather as well, but there is relief on the way.…
Parts of Amerson River Park closed due to flooding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- With the rain that has accumulated in Macon, rivers and streams continue to rise.