MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Perry man is behind bars accused of setting fire to Friendship Baptist Church in Perry. According to the Houston County Sheriff's Office, 37-year-old Issac Lester is charged with arson. Investigators say the incident happened the…
Mercer Music at Capricorn is officially open for business.
FORSYTH, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A wanted Florida man is now facing charges in Monroe County after leading deputies on a chase on a stolen bike. Monroe County deputies arrested Krystofer Hochlinkski of Jacksonville 11:15 Friday morning. According to a news…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Reduce, reuse and recycle. The three R's are key to a greener planet. One Monroe County woman is making it easier for Middle Georgians to do all three. Her new business, Secondhand Soil, provides a service…
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake has been detected tonight according to the U.S.G.S, near Stockbridge, a suburb of Atlanta. The earthquake was detected at around 8:17pm and was centered around 3 miles below the surface.
17-year-old Truvon Sharay Humphrey turned himself in to Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies, after being escorted by his mother
There will be some changes in Georgia this week, as several laws go into effect.
New leisure classes are coming to Perry. The city’s leisure services will hold an open house Saturday, to decide which new classes Perry will take on in 2020.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Tindall Fields affordable housing complex is getting ready for its final phase of an expansion project. Mike Austin, the Macon Housing Authority CEO, says this project changes the narrative of affordable housing. "For every three…
Perry Housing Authority is collecting donations for a family that lost everything PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Perry housefire has displaced a family from their home. The fire happened in the Perry Housing Authority complex Sunday. According to Toya Harris,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The old Kroger on Pio Nono Avenue may soon provide storage space. The Axela Development Group will go before Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning to present plans for a climate-controlled storage facility. The facility will offer 569…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a convenience store burglary. The incident happened at the former Exxon at the corner of Pio Nono Ave. and Dent St., in Macon. Deputies say someone broke into the store…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Just when you thought the holiday deals were over, Mercer University has one that won't cost you anything. Mercer Men's Basketball team posted a special offer on social media to celebrate the New Year. The team…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Daisy is a 3 year old pit/lab mix. She’s loving, calm and loves to play. She’s also in need of a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue. It’s located at 101…
The first day of 2020 in Middle Georgia, was a beautiful day with plentiful sunshine and cool conditions. Hope you enjoyed the nice day, because clouds and rain move in quickly for the rest of the week. A large storm…
If your New Year's resolution is to get back in shape, doctors are encouraging you to stay away from some of the diet fads.
Four units damaged at The Park at Northside apartments; no injuries Two units suffered extensive fire and water damage MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An early morning fire at The Park at Northside apartment complex forces residents to evacuate. Kayla…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Man shot in a Macon hotel parking lot on New Year's Eve - Full story New year, new baby! A Middle Georgia family celebrates the birth of a baby girl at 2:41 am according to Crystal…
A Macon man is in critical but stable condition after being shot multiple times Tuesday night.
The City of Wrightsville's new mayor was sworn in this week.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia lawmakers are looking to crack down on the use of flavored vaping products. During the Georgia 2020 legislative session, state representatives are proposing a bill to ban flavored vaping products including vapes and e-cigarettes. "It's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With many people ringing in the new year, Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are asking the public to refrain from celebratory gunfire. Shooting a firearm into the air in celebration or discharging a firearm 50 yards from…
It's time for Fort Valley's annual Peach Cobbler Drop to ring in the New Year.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Forsyth is having its 4th annual Forsythia Ball Drop to bring in 2020. As many other cities get ready for their celebration, Forsyth prepares for its Forsythia Festival. Mayor Eric Wilson says the…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between December 20 and December 27.
Bibb County deputies are looking for two people they say robbed a west Macon gas station Monday night.
A cold front pushed through Middle Georgia early this morning, bringing rain and a few thunderstorms to the area. While we did see a few strong wind gusts, we didn't get much in the way of severe weather. Heading into…
A Macon woman is now a Queen Mother in an African town.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For those planning to drink on New Year's Eve, Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones reminds them to get home safe. And he's helping them do just that. According to a WalletHub study, the average cost of a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With New Year's Eve being less than 24 hours away, fire officials not only want you to have a good time -- they want you to stay safe. "You want to make sure you're a safe…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You may have a campaign sign in your yard, or perhaps a neighbor has one. But is the sign legally placed? Alan Thiese is a concerned Bibb County resident who shared his feelings about the situation.…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – 2020 is just days away. Most people like to make resolutions for the new year, but have a hard time sticking to them. According to WalletHub, 31% of Americans who made resolutions for 2019 say they…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A Macon man is behind bars after trying to rob a Chinese restaurant at gunpoint, wherein he shot himself in the leg. Bibb County Sheriff's deputies identified the man as 27-year-old David Vazquez. Authorities say Vazquez…
Rain is back in the forecast for the weekend, paired with warm temps and mostly cloudy skies. Saturday will bring a chance of scattered showers through the day, especially during the afternoon. Not expecting storms, but could see some periods…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling on Harrison Road Friday at 2 a.m., when they noticed a suspicious person sitting in a vehicle at America’s Best Inn.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a person who tried to rob a south Macon Subway restaurant Friday night.
A Macon teen was taken to jail after being accused of stealing.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are instructing residents on how to properly dispose of their Christmas boxes. Deputy Malcolm Bryant, a property division investigator, says that after Christmas, burglars are still in search of valuables. He says that…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead after a high-speed chase that happened Thursday evening. Georgia State Patrol officers identified the deceased woman as 40-year-old Andrea Jones. According to GSP, it happened Thursday around 5 p.m. The chase started…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- New generators will be installed at six Baldwin County Fire stations. These generators will ensure that safety personnel will be equipped to help the community in times of power outages. Baldwin County Manager Carlos Tobar says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ahead of next year's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program changes, local food banks are getting ready to fill the gap. Taking the biggest hit from modifications to SNAP (or food stamps) are children and the elderly. That's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While people spend time with their families for the holidays, Irving Consumer Products staff members have partnered with Rebuilding Macon to help senior citizens. This holiday season, volunteers are helping spread the cheer by building a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- One local business is launching a coat drive for those in need. The Antebellum Senior Living Facility on Arlington Place is throwing its first-ever coat drive. The facility is accepting coats, hoodies and sweatshirts of all…
We had our last completely dry day for a while today, but we will be staying warm through the end of the weekend. We are already seeing mostly cloudy skies across Middle Georgia and that will keep our overnight lows…
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.