MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare is offering free microchipping for your pet on January 3 -- which helps prevent your pet from getting lost. But how safe is microchipping? Animal experts say a microchip is the size…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Department of Corrections are investigating an inmate's death at Baldwin State Prison. According to a news release from GDC, investigators are handling the case as a suspected homicide. Investigators say Michael Dawson died from injuries…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Appling Middle School-Northeast High School project has grown to be more than what project managers initially planned. What was once a two-phase project is becoming three. Currently, Northeast has a practice football field, baseball fields,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Festival of First Fruits begins nationwide, and celebrations are underway in Macon. The Kwanzaa Cultural Access Center will hold various events for the 28th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Bibb County. Kwanzaa is a beneficial December…
Last minute shoppers were out today, to pick up gifts. Academy Sports and Outdoor on Eisenhower Parkway, is open every Christmas Eve for those still in need of presents.
There's a small town in Georgia that celebrates Christmas year round.
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County deputies say they have arrested two people from a "Christmas grinch mob." And deputies say they are looking for more suspects. Deputies arrested Corey Noble and Elizabeth Weil on Monday. They are accused of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Volunteers of the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia opened their hearts to serve nearly 1,200 people on Christmas Eve. It’s part of the organization's annual Christmas event for the community to enjoy a hot meal. Volunteers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds of Middle Georgia families receive extra holiday cheer, thanks to Toys for Tots donations. 41NBC served as a drop off location for the annual toy drive, and also made donations. Donated toys are distributed locally,…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, December 16 and Thursday, December 19.
After picking up almost 3" of rain in Middle Georgia, we are finally going to see a warm up and drying out period. Overnight we will see the area of low pressure, that is causing all the rain this weekend,…
Agencies urge drivers to be vigilant for the busy holiday season MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --According to AAA, more Americans are expected to drive this holiday season than ever. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies say that local traffic is heaviest on December…
Macon Housing Authority, United Way, and the Boys & Girls Club partnered to give Anthony Homes children sports equipment. MACON, Georgia (41NBCS/WMGT) - Local organizations have brought the holiday spirit a few days before Christmas. On Monday, Anthony Homes Community…
MACON, Georgia (41NBCS/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is taking over the Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare Shelter. Sheriff David Davis announced the change during a news conference on Monday. He says his agency plans to oversee both law enforcement and…
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's public health agency is urging residents to get flu shots without delay, saying illnesses as widespread across the state. The Georgia Department of Public Health says it has confirmed more than 200 people in the state…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Veterans High School and Candlewood Suites both won awards from Keep Warner Robins Beautiful. The Central Georgia Board of Realtors and Keep Warner Robins Beautiful selected Veterans High School for the Clean Campus Award. Also,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBCS/WMGT) - The stage was set, the crowd was thick, and bragging rights were on the line for the 478. But it didn't matter how bright the lights were because the Houston County All-Stars came to play. [caption…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Fort Valley State University named Maurice Flowers as the new head football coach for the Wildcats football program. This comes from a news release by FVSU Interim Director of Athletics Anthony Holloman. Flowers is a…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Shopping for gifts, throwing holiday parties and visiting with family, they're all things we have to do during the holidays. They can also be very stressful. Bruce Conn, from Coliseum Medical Centers, visited Daybreak to share…
After a nice day in Middle Georgia with sunshine and temperatures around normal. Big changes are on the way for the weekend, beginning on Saturday. Tomorrow will bring a cloudy and cold day across the area. Highs will struggle to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer athletics held a news conference Friday to introduce new head football coach Drew Cronic. Cronic is Mercer's 20th head football coach. The Georgia native is considered one of the best offensive minds across all levels…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon church is helping fight against a food desert in a Pio Nono community this holiday season. Bethel CME Church aims to fix that problem with community support. Health Initiative Director Deedra Jordan-Hardrick says those…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Medical professionals at the Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital say chemical burns involving children increased this year. They say chemical burns usually start out as an accident. Medical professionals say if your child consumes anything harmful,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A high school all-star football game does more than entertain, it helps fund college for students. "People say they want to see all the best Bibb County players on one team, compete, and see what we…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man for an entering auto incident that happened at a downtown parking deck. Authorities identified the suspect as 43-year-old Travis Heath Johnson. Deputies responded to the parking deck at…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police arrest two people in connection to a deadly gas station armed robbery. Police add, the suspects are also connected to the post office armed robbery in Macon that happened in November. Warner…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Agnes Barden Early Head Start and Head Start teachers and students got into the holiday spirit with its first ever in-house parade. Each classroom celebrated with its own theme during the parade. Those themes varied from Strolling…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Better Business Bureau has issued an alert for puppy scams. If you plan on shopping online for a pet this holiday season, officials urge you to watch out for scams. One BBB study founds many…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Authorities arrested a Macon man after he fired shots and fled the scene. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies say they responded to the 1000 block of Thomas Place on Dec. 12 at 12:26 a.m. about a person…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioner, Virgil Watkins, announced Thursday that he's dropping out of the race for Macon-Bibb mayor. In a Facebook post, Watkins says it was a hard decision to make, but says he's keeping the best interest…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Bibb County Deputies are trying to figure out who shot two teenage boys in their Macon home. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a shots fired call in the 200 block of…
Military families were in for a surprise, after hearing their layaway gifts at Robins Air Force Base's 'Exchange', were paid off.
Bibb County Sheriff deputies responded to a domestic dispute on December 13, at a home in the 900 block of Glenbrook Road.
Officers with the Warner Robins Police Department were dispatched to the area of Tallulah Trail on Wednesday, in reference to two people looking into mail boxes.
Governor Brian Kemp will administer the oath of office for Judge of the State Court of Bibb County, to Sharell F. Lewis on Friday, at 1 p.m.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Earlier this week, Macon Bacon Baseball gave 21 teachers gift cards for school supplies. Now, the organization is running a Christmas Ticket Special for any of its ticket packages, as a way of giving back. If…
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) -- Warner Robins detectives arrested a man for the December 12th shooting of Christian Searcy. On Dec. 19, Warner Robins detectives secured arrest warrants for 24-year-old Akeel Garbens Zamor for the following charges: Aggravated Assault Aggravated Battery…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For 75 years, the American Red Cross of Central Georgia was located on Holt Avenue in Macon. Now, the organization has moved its services into a new building. Red Cross Executive Director Connie Hensler says the…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two children living at the Abba House -- who may not have a gift under the Christmas tree -- will have a Merry Christmas. Thursday, Warner Robins Department of Community Supervision Office employees distributed dozens of…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today is the start of the Early National Signing Period. More than 80% of prospects are signing letters of intent to play for their future schools. In Dublin, High School Football Player, Romello Height is one…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Creekside at Macon Apartment residents still urge management to remove a dumpster near the property. Former Mayor C. Jack Ellis held a second news conference Wednesday to address the overflowing trash dumpster that caused rodents and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A former Associate Probate Judge and Family Law Attorney in Walton County, Georgia will spend 15 years in prison for attempted online enticement of a minor. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office of Middle District of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon Bacon Baseball and partners surprised 21 local teachers with gift cards for school supplies for their students. The generosity is all a part of the organization's Tools for Teachers program. Each gift card was worth…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Scout is a 4 month old boxer lab mix. He’s calm, sweet and lovable. He’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him at All About Animals Rescue. It’s located at 101 Riverside Drive…
SUSPECTS FROM NOV. 29TH POST OFFICE ROBBERY, CAPTURED U.S. Marshal's Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 19-year-old Roy Ford Jr. and 36-year-old Alvin Dunn MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's have two post office robbery suspects in custody this…
Warner Robins Police were called to the Family Dollar on North Houston Road Wednesday night, in reference to an armed robbery.
Middle Georgia saw temperatures this morning return to the freezing mark, but we are going to see much colder temperatures by tomorrow morning. By tomorrow our highs will be topping out in the mid 50's once again, but the good…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon-Bibb County’s IT department wants feedback from the public to help plan its Smart Neighborhoods MBC project. According to a Macon-Bibb Public Affairs news release, people can see what types of kiosks other cities use and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - At Heritage Elementary School, 5th graders helped bring science to life. The students brought interactive learning to a whole new level to help peers learn about animal and plant cells. They dressed up, showed videos, and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Radio station, Power 107.1 is helping families in need this holiday season. The station is giving away gifts to 12 less-fortunate families. It's part of power 107's "12 days of Christmas." People all over the community…