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Wash. Your. Hands. | Flu, cold season is here

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Tis' the season of runny noses and bad coughs. But how can you tell the difference between the flu and the common cold? Dr. John Wood, emergency center director for Navicent Health, says the hospital has seen…

Coffee and doughnuts with the sheriff

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Connecting with the community. That is exactly what Bibb County's Sheriff David Davis said is his favorite part of the job. Friday morning, connecting with the community is what he did, all while the group enjoyed…

Laurens County Sheriff's deputies arrest wanted man

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Laurens County Sheriff's deputies captured a man wanted for probation violation and obstruction of officers. This is according to Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Authorities identified the man as Robert Griffits. Griffits was located and…

Be careful what you post online

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Nowadays, it isn't odd for people to take pictures where they are and post them online. But how safe is that? We are all guilty of taking selfies and posting them on social media. But we aren't…

Clean energy roadshow's last stop

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon is one of many cities moving toward cleaner energy options. Thursday morning, Commissioner Tim Echols of the Georgia Public Service Commission hosted the 9th Annual Clean Energy Roadshow. Echols is in charge of regulating energy…

Special celebration for special group of cancer survivors

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Beating breast cancer is no small feat. That's why Navicent Health threw a special celebration for survivors. Thursday, the hospital invited the Pink Alliance Survivor Group to attend an annual "birthday celebration.” The group of breast…

UPDATE | Woman struck, killed on I-75 identified

32-year-old Ashley Nicole Levanich was struck and killed after walking on I-75  UPDATE: Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators, along with assistance from the GBI, identified the pedestrian woman who was struck and killed on I-75. They identified her as 32-year-old Ashley…

National Pasta Day with Carrabbas Italian Grill

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's National Pasta Day, and managing partner Ernie Pitts from Carrabba's Italian Grill in Macon came by to show us how to make their Pomodoro sauce. Here's the recipe:   POMODORO Makes about 1 quart INGREDIENTS…

Dog of the week: Annalise

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Annalise is a 10 month old hound/German Shepard mix. She’s calm, well behaved and dog friendly. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue. It’s located at…

Water shut-off in Centerville set for Thursday beginning at 9

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Some Centerville residents will be without water Thursday. According to a post on the city's Facebook page, water service will be temporarily shut-off on Church Street, Bassett Street, Evelyn Drive, Davis Drive, and Garvin Drive. The…

Fickling and Company celebrates 80th Anniversary

MACON, GA (41NBC/WMGT) - Fickling & Company is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The real estate and development firm started in January 1939 when two Macon businessmen, William A. Fickling, Sr. and B. Sanders Walker, merged their two small companies. The…

Mammograms, self-exams can save your life

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and survivors and doctors are urging both women and men to get tested. Lillie Hobbs, a two-time breast cancer survivor, and advocate for breast cancer awareness, says she was first diagnosed…

New location opens in thriving business

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- In the summer of 2016, Shane Buerster went with Mercer On Mission to Ecuador. While there, Buerster met lots of people and wanted to do something to improve the lives of those in the city using coffee.…

Urban Air coming to Macon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families will soon have a new place to play in Macon. Urban Air Adventure Park plans to occupy the old K-Mart building off Tom Hill Senior Blvd. According to Urban Air's website, it's an indoor family…

Vision Zero: a plan to keep pedestrians safe

MACON, GA (41NBC/WMGT) - Representatives from multiple government agencies are working hard to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries. The Pedestrian Safety Review Board, Georgia Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Urban Development Authority, Governor's Office of Highway Safety, KLS…

Daybreak Interview: 10th Annual Walk for the Cure

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. This weekend, the Dublin-Laurens Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is inviting the community to participate…

Veterans create art to throw away addictions

DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A middle Georgia veteran is helping other veterans overcome trauma and substance abuse by creating art. Theodore Clements has collaborated with multiple veterans to create what he calls, “Count All Things 2 Joy.” “I don’t want…

Hunting safety ahead of firearm season

OCONEE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As temperatures get cooler, more people go hunting for deer. Deer season started in September and the gun season starts next week. According to the International Hunter Education Association, all deer, bear and hog hunters must wear…

Crews set up for Washington County Fair

Tennille, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The fair returns to Washington County and crews are setting up for the festivities at the Agriculture Center in Tennille, Georgia. The fair starts October 16th and runs until October 20th. The WACO Fair is sponsored by…

2 arrested for drug possession in north Macon

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County sheriff's deputies arrested two people for drug possession in north Macon. Deputies were patrolling I-75 near Pierce Avenue when they spotted an unregistered Chevy Blazer. Authorities say the incident happened on October 11 around…

Monroe County Hospital gets new ER

FORSYTH, GA (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County residents have a new and improved option for their medical needs. Locals gathered Tuesday to celebrate Monroe County Hospital's newly renovated emergency room. Project Manager Jeff Fielder from Parrish Construction says the renovation expanded…

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