MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Griffith Family Foundation along with the Community Foundation of Central Georgia celebrated National Black Giving Day. Black Giving Day is organized to showcase and support philanthropic giving from and for communities of African-descent. It’s a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb deputies filed a lawsuit against the Sheriff's Office for owed money. The lawsuits date back from 2016 claiming their "on-call hours" didn't reflect on their checks. 41NBC obtained three separate lawsuits filed at the federal…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Law Enforcement agencies around Middle Georgia have a shortage of deputies. Bibb and Warner Robins Police Departments confirmed the shortage. The Warner Robins Police Department needs 10 deputies while Bibb County needs 125. Colonel Henderson Carswell with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need your help locating 18-year-old Leland McIntosh. Authorities say that McIntosh is wanted for making terroristic threats. Description Authorities described McIntosh as the following: Stands 6 feet 4 inches tall Slim build…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County sheriff's deputies need your help finding 24-year-old Kevonta Watkins. Deputies say that Watkins is wanted for aggravated assault. Description Authorities describe Watkins as the following: Stands 5 feet 6 inches tall Weighs around 215…
As of 2 PM Dorian was observed with hurricane force winds and has thus been upgraded. Current location of the storm is near St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Maximum sustained winds with the storm were measured at 75…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man for possession of a gun. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 23 on I475 north near Zebulon Road. Deputies saw a Chevy Malibu make several lane…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mohawk Industries' Milledgeville factory is closing it's doors, leaving many without jobs, according to an employee with the factory. Based out of Calhoun, Georgia, the company is one of the largest suppliers of premium flooring in…
One man is in custody and deputies are looking for another after a death at a west Bibb County hotel this month.
We continue to see the threat of showers and thunderstorms overnight tonight across Middle Georgia. Main threats remain heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusty winds. Tomorrow, ahead of an approaching cold, we will see yet another chance of scattered showers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Young Life is kicked off the school year Tuesday with an all-area cookout.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb's mayor and commissioners went around the county to look at how tax dollars are being spent. County leaders saw the progress on multiple SPLOST projects.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins Assistant to the Mayor, Mandy Stella, sent out a release saying the ribbon cutting time has been pushed back.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- There were almost 600 stuffed animals collected for children in Perry by the Police and Fire departments.
As storms finally start moving out of the southeast, we are watching closely in the tropics for our next potential weather maker. Tropical Storm Dorian has maintained its 50 mph winds through much of the day, with little structural change.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Election Day could soon be a holiday for Macon-Bibb County employees. Mayor Pro Tem Al Tilman is holding a public meeting to discuss the idea before before it goes to committee and then to the full…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Fire Department partnered with CITGO to host their annual MDA Golf Tournament at Bowden Golf Course. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a non profit organization that focuses on curing muscular dystrophy, and other related…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A union strike against AT&T has hit home for local employees. The Communications Workers of America's strike against the telecommunications company began at midnight Friday, and employees are prepared to protest "as long as it takes".…
UPDATE: MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office confirms deputies have located 9-year-old Caleb James Simpson and he is safe. EARLIER REPORT: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing child.…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between August 19 and August 23.
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County High School Students will now have more career opportunities after graduating high school.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Medical Center, Navicent Health is notifying more than 1,400 patients of a recent phishing incident.
A Macon teenager is being held without bond after deputies say he fired multiple shots at a home.
Just in time for peak hurricane season, it would seem that the Atlantic is waking up and in a matter of a few days has become very active! Tropical Storm Dorian has been consistently strengthening for the past few days…
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a child molestation case involving a Houston County School District coach. Houston County School District Director of Community and School Affairs Beth McLaughlin confirmed Jeffrey Holliday resigned Thursday due…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man died Monday after being shot in his apartment a week ago. This is now Macon's 14th homicide of 2019. According to Coroner Leon Jones, someone shot Steven Dewayne Jones, 49, several times on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)－A fire broke out at a warehouse in south Macon, around 5 p.m. Friday.
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WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)－The McConnell-Talbert Stadium press box will be dedicated to Michael Davis tonight before a Northside High School Football game. The Mike Davis Press Box will be presented to his family tonight at 7:10 p.m. The Northside High…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Teachers spend time with students every day, but other staff members at MLK Elementary School do the same. Caring Adults in the Building is a program specific to MLK Elementary. The mentoring program is a part of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local wrestlers are cast members of a movie with some big names. Georgia Independent Pro Wrestling was formed in February 2019. They do a lot of local shows. The group's success is rising fast. Movie director…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) － Bibb County Sheriff's deputies arrested multiple people connected to mail theft and identity fraud in Macon. Deputies say they received multiple reports of stolen mail from mailboxes in the north Macon area. Authorities say that the…
After a mostly dry day, many of us are looking ahead to tomorrow night and the start of high school football. As far as football weather, however, we will likely see very warm conditions by tomorrow afternoon and we will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) － Deputies arrested a Macon man who stole money from his employer and tried to cover it up as a burglary on Tuesday. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the reported burglary at the Honey Baked Ham…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The City of Centerville will not have its Fall Festival this year. This was announced at a city council meeting at the beginning of August. Mayor John Harley of Centerville released a statement about the cancellation of…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Railroad track issues, problems with internet connection, and high utility prices will be discussed tonight at the Peach Concerned Citizens meeting in Fort Valley. Peach Concerned Citizens is a non-profit organization that focuses on civic…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon Bacon Baseball team says goodbye to its head coach of two years and starts the search for a new coach. The Macon Bacon finished their second season and they seem to be getting better. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The future of Sandy Beach Water Park remains in limbo. Spirit of America, the water park’s current bank manager, didn’t open the facility. Chris Floore, Assistant to the County Manager for Public Affairs, says this violates…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dozens of customers lined the inside of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on Mercer University Drive today. The restaurant's manager says that several locations have been selling out of the hot new item: a spicy chicken sandwich. More…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Within a month, a new management company takes control of the troubled Crystal Lake Apartments in Macon. There's no management company currently operating the complex. Bull Realty, of Atlanta, is working to sell the property. On…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Olive is a 2 year old pit mix. She's great with children, other dogs and even cats. She and her partner, Popeye, are both in need of forever homes. You can adopt her and Popeye at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A busy intersection in Bibb County is on deck to get a major makeover. The Georgia Department of Transportation is discussing adding a roundabout to the intersection, where Broadway, Pio Nono, and Houston road all meet.…
The Monroe County community is showing their support for a 7-year-old boy battling cancer.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Between 1-in-4 and 1-in-3 U.S. students say they have experienced bullying at school. Many experienced cyberbullying. Bibb County School District has implemented steps to prevent cyberbullying. According to school counselor Karen Evans-Daniel, the Bibb County school…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) － Foster children sometimes go without their needs, but there is something you can do to help. The Methodist Home for Children and Youth hosts its 5th Annual "Glazin' a Trail" Donut Run 5K and 1 Mile…
PINEVIEW, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wilcox County Georgia Sheriff's deputies are investigating an attempted robbery of Planters First Bank on the 100 block of Pine Street in Pineview, Georgia. Deputies say the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 20. Authorities…
McConnell-Talbert Stadium's press box will be named after the late Mike Davis.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Fear, anger, and rage are emotions that a man feels throughout the day. However, it may mean more than you think. According to Don Tillman, the Director of Social Services at Coliseum Medical Center, typically men don't…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) － Bibb County sheriff's deputies arrested a Macon man with marijuana and ecstasy pills. Sheriff’s deputies responded to Heaven Restaurant at 3555 Mercer University Drive about a person with a gun. Authorities say the incident happened in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) － A Macon man was arrested for driving under the influence while possessing a stolen gun. Authorities say the incident happened on Aug. 18 around 1:45 a.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies patrolled the Houston Avenue area when…