Fort Valley State University welcomes Savannah State evacuees
Fort Valley State University is spreading southern hospitality by sharing its campus with Savannah State University.
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Coach’s Corner: Randy Grace Windsor Knights
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Windsor Knights enter their second season playing 8-on-8 football under head coach Randy Grace. Last season the Knights competed in a non-region schedule. However, they enter this season playing in a region schedule facing all…
Warner Robins council candidate unqualified to run
A Warner Robins council candidate is “unqualified” to run.
Governor Kemp extends state of emergency to 21 counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Brian Kemp extended the state of emergency declaration to 21 counties in the southern and coastal parts of Georgia. This comes from a Georgia Department of Transportation news release. The news release says that Hurricane…
GBI: Two men found shot to death in Pulaski County
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working a murder-suicide case in Pulaski County near the Dooly County line. Special Agent Lindsey Wilkes with the GBI Eastman Office says on September 2 around 7:30 p.m the Pulaski…
Lanes on I-16 westbound until further notice
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Contraflow lanes will be in effect on I-16 until further notice is given by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). All lanes from Savannah through exit 39 in Dublin will all flow westbound as coastal residents…
Heat, wind, and clouds increase as Dorian nears the Georgia coast
Dorian has seen significant weakening through the day on Tuesday, but we are expecting it to maintain category 2 status through the next few days. This means that although it will likely stay off the Georgia coast, hurricane force winds,…
Teen charged in shooting at Labor Day party
SPARTA, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) –A teenager in Hancock County has been arrested after a shooting during a party.
Help for Hurricane Dorian evacuees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon-Bibb County comes together to help victims of Hurricane Dorian. Chief Marvin Riggins with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department says the main focus is to help those impacted. The fire department is collecting gift-cards as long as shelters…
Hearings for 3 candidates accused of not living in city limits
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Warner Robins held three public election hearings today. the hearings come in response to questions regarding the residency of the candidates. Zach Collins, a candidate running for post 2; Kevin Lashley, a candidate…
Monroe County hotel staff prepare for more Hurricane Dorian evacuees
FORSYTH, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - As Hurricane Dorian barrels toward the coast, more hurricane evacuees make their way to Middle Georgia. Governor Brian Kemp issued a mandatory evacuation Monday for multiple Georgia counties ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Many Savannah residents have…
Airbnb's in Macon offer free place to stay for evacuees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The room/home renting service, Airbnb, is offering assistance to Hurricane Dorian evacuees. Airbnb hosts can sign up to be a part of the open homes program. The program helps those undergoing a crisis such as a…
Macon woman accused of trying to set gas pumps on fire
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Macon woman is facing charges, accused of trying to set gas pumps on fire. On August 31, Bibb County deputies found 54-year-old Lisa Boyd at the Marathon gas station at 277 Walnut Street. According to…
Macon mother charged in infant death investigation
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Macon mother is charged with malice murder in the death of her three-month old child. Investigators say 22-year-old Rebecca Ann Kipp turned herself in this morning. On June 11th, deputies responded to a home in…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores August 26-30
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 26 and Friday, August 30.
Macon-Bibb holds tax sale for blighted property
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is changing the way they process blight in communities. The Macon-Bibb Tax Commissioner, S. Wade McCord, is holding a "subsequent tax sale" on September 3 at 11 a.m. The tax sale happens at the…
All lanes on I-16 traveling westbound today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The I-16 contraflow from Savannah to Dublin is active. This comes as an effort to facilitate travel from mandatory evacuation zones and areas of expected impact from the storm. The contraflow allows evacuation traffic to use…
Expect heat and sunny skies in Middle Georgia, as Dorian remains stationary over Grand Bahama
Starting last week, all eyes have been on Hurricane Dorian, which peaked at category 5 over the weekend. This remains a very dangerous storm, mad all the more dangerous by the fact that it is currently stationary. Dorian continues to…
Dublin City Schools cancel classes to serve as hurricane evacuation site
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin City Schools announced classes will be canceled for students and staff across the district Tuesday and Wednesday. Dublin High School will serve as a GEMA evacuation site following Gov. Brian Kemp’s mandatory evacuation announcement for…
Hundreds come out to 43rd Annual Labor Day Road Race
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Runners from all over Georgia came to Macon for the 43rd Annual Labor Day Road Race. It's a tradition for many. The Macon Track Running Club says there's only one person who's ran all 43 years.…
Macon church opening for Dorian evacuees, still seeking supplies
A Macon church is opening its doors for Hurricane Dorian evacuees and needs help gathering supplies.
Macon-Bibb opening shelters for evacuees, their pets ahead of Hurricane Dorian
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County and community partners are working to accommodate evacuees ahead of Hurricane Dorian. They started prep work Monday to make sure everything is ready for those driving from the coast. Macon-Bibb and Red Cross partnered…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center opens its doors to hurricane evacuees
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center will open its evacuation shelter today at 6 p.m. in the facility’s auditorium. The Dublin VAMC welcomes veterans and their family members who are evacuating the Georgia coastline. The VA center…
Bibb County officials ask hurricane donors to give gift cards
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For those interested in donating to evacuees, Bibb County officials are asking for gift card donations. There are strict public health rules regarding food donations. County officials say the best way to help those in need…
UPDATE: Several Middle Georgia school districts closing for Hurricane Dorian evacuations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The following schools will be closed due to Hurricane Dorian: Dublin City Schools Board of Education is closed through Thursday, Sept. 5th. Dublin High School serving as an evacuation site. Classes are canceled district-wide. Laurens County…
Contra-flow to be enforced on I-16 ahead of Hurricane Dorian
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – As Hurricane Dorian makes its way closer to the Georgia coast, preparations are being made now to ensure the safety of Coastal Georgia residents. Governor Brian Kemp, along with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and…
Ahead of Hurricane Dorian, Gov. Kemp Orders Evacuation for Six Counties Starting Noon Tomorrow
Atlanta, GA – Ahead of Hurricane Dorian, Governor Brian P. Kemp has issued an Executive Order ordering the mandatory evacuation of individuals east of Interstate 95 in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Glynn, Liberty, and McIntosh Counties starting at noon on Monday,…
Dollar General in Warner Robins robbed at gunpoint
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police officers are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Dollar General at 2451 Watson Blvd. Authorities say the incident happened on Sept. 1 around 8:30 a.m. Officers say a man reportedly…
Unknown suspect robs Dollar General on Houston Ave in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that happened at a Dollar General in South Macon. Authorities say the incident happened around 8:15 a.m. at the Dollar General located on 3716 Houston Avenue. Authorities…
Kicking stereotypes: Howard High's female kicker prepares for 2nd year while juggling soccer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Howard High School female student-athlete is getting her helmet and cleats ready for the football season. But Elizabeth Rodenroth is not new to the pig skin. Growing up, she spent a lot of Saturdays tailgating…
Bio Blitz gives people chance to be scientist
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- If you're looking for an opportunity to be a scientist for a day, now is your chance. The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park holds a Bio Blitz every year. The supervisor park ranger at Ocmulgee Mounds, Angela…
Shelter pups get another chance at adoption
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- People say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but the Bibb County Bondable Pups program is changing that mindset. The jail-dog program takes the animals out of the shelter and places them where they can…
Middle Georgia partners, businesses opening their doors for evacuees ahead of Hurricane Dorian
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Macon-Bibb County partners and other Middle Georgia businesses are opening their doors to those evacuating Florida. According to Middle Georgia Motorsports Park's Facebook page, they are open for anyone evacuating the path of Hurricane Dorian. The post…
Southern Pines Regional Park will serve as animal evacuation site for Hurricane Dorian evacuees
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) － Southern Pines Regional Park and Equestrian will serve as an animal evacuation site for those in the line of Hurricane Dorian. Recreational Department Executive Director Brian Mallette says the center will provide stalls to shelter animals.…
Laurens County EMA preparing for Hurricane Dorian
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Preparations are ongoing in multiple Middle Georgia counties. We spoke with Laurens County Emergency Management Agency Director, Bill Laird, who says they’re monitoring the storm closely and working with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency to stay informed…
Dorian intensifies to a category 4 hurricane
The latest data from the NOAA Hurricane Hunters indicates that Dorian has intensified to an extremely dangerous category 4 hurricane. The storm now has maximum sustained winds of 130 mph and is expected to further strengthen over the next 24-48…
Macon man arrested for possession of cocaine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) － Deputies arrested a Macon man for possession of marijuana and cocaine. The incident happened on Aug. 30 around 12:45 a.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the 900 block of Patterson Street when they saw a…
The End Zone: Week 2 scores and highlights
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Macon men arrested after trying to rob woman by knifepoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) －Authorities arrested two Macon men after trying to rob a woman by knifepoint in a downtown alley. County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling Cherry Street near Second Street when they were flagged down about a woman screaming in…
Three arrested with possession of drugs, gun in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) －Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three people for possession of drugs and a gun. Authorities say that the incident happened on Aug. 28 around 6 p.m. Deputies say they were patrolling San Juan Avenue near Richmond Street…
Update: Mohawk Industries to close Milledgeville Plant within 60 days
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Mohawk Industries announced its plan to close its Milledgeville manufacturing facility by the end of October. This cease in operations will leave approximately 200 people unemployed. According to Michel Vermette, the President of Residential Carpet, the facility…
Hurricane Dorian forecast to become a Category 4 storm by Sunday
As of 9:30 pm we haven't seen much change in the intensity of Dorian, but after a fly through from the Hurricane Hunters, we are seeing a decrease in central pressure. This is a main indicator of strength when it…
Macon Man gets life in prison for deadly Father’s Day cookout beating
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)－A judge sentenced Macon man to life in prison on Wednesday for the 2018 fatal beating of 55-year-old Jeffery Lorenzo Burke at a Father’s Day cookout. This is according to a news release from the Macon-Bibb DA David…
Macon-Bibb EMA on standby as we wait to know more about Dorian's path
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Emergency Management crews and other departments continue to monitor Hurricane Dorian as it gains strength. Spencer Hawkins, the Macon-Bibb EMA Director, calls it a waiting game right now. He says Dorian is too far out…
Plans for new hotel approved for downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The vacant high-rise building downtown is becoming something new. The Macon-Bibb planning and zoning commission approved the plans for the reconstruction of a new hotel. On the corner of Cotton and Cherry Street, what once was…
Breathe Free, Break the Cycle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Vaping and e-cigarette use in schools is on the rise and becoming an epidemic. According to a 2018 Georgia Department of Public Health study, more than 3.6 million US middle and high school students used e-cigarettes and…
Historic Macon unveils 2019 Macon's Fading Five
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – The Historic Macon Foundation announced its fifth annual list of endangered, historic places Thursday. The list, known as Macon’s Fading five, was unveiled at the former Alexander IV Elementary School. According to a release, new to…
Man caught hiding meth in law enforcement building
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies arrested a man after he tried to hide drugs in a law enforcement building. Authorities say the incident happened on Aug. 27 around 9:30 a.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies identified the man as…
Dog of the Week: Smiley
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Smiley is a 1 or 2 year old German Shepard mix. He’s very energetic, people friendly and would be a great work out buddy. He's also in need of a forever home. You can adopt him…
Breathe Free, Break the Cycle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Vaping and e-cigarette use has become more common among children and young adults. but there's a misconception on how safe it is to inhale these chemicals into your body.