MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The tiny home community in east Macon is complete. Macon-Bibb leaders expressed their excitement around how the tiny homes are making an impact on the homeless as well as the neighborhood. Blighted homes are found on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An experienced prosecutor plans to announce her candidacy for Macon District Attorney. For 14 years, Anita Reynolds Howard served as an Assistant District Attorney for Butts, Lamar, and Monroe counties. She also serves as a prosecutor…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Groups work to make Macon a more LGBT friendly community. Macon’s first Pride event in over 20 years happened last month which sparked an urgency for change. LGBT and education Several people in the community partnered…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Perry Police Department received a tip about the possible possession of illegal drugs at a home on the 100 block of Lynn Wright Drive on July 23. Authorities say they seized the following in the search: $30,480.00…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County Schools Superintendent, Mark Scott, talks about his goals for the 2019/2020 school year. “Houston County Schools are committed to making safety the number one priority in all schools," Scott said. Houston County Schools…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit deputies conducted a search warrant on a residence in the 4500 block of Brookhaven Road on July 25 at 1 p.m. Deputies say that they found the following…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit arrested four people in Gray on July 23 at 7 p.m. Authorities say this arrest comes after a month-long investigation. Authorities say that they seized over 2000 grams of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need your help finding 22-year-old Tyree Percadon Welch. Welch is wanted for Criminal Street Gang Activities. Authorities say that Welch was on social media teaching two children how to fight. He also…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Military College Prep School is almost finished with its new annex facility. Principal Pam Grant along with GMC’s Vice President Jeff Gray gave tours through the new building for visitors on Thursday. Grant says the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hutchins Career and Academy Charter College culinary teacher, Mark Robinson, is named Bibb County School District’s 2019 “Teacher of the Year.” Robinson has taught culinary at Hutchins for four years. Robinson says that he has helped…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones says this school year's goal is to build relationships. Cheers filled the Macon Coliseum as Bibb teachers expressed their excitement for the upcoming school year at convocation. Dr.…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Little League World Series Regional Tournaments return to Warner Robins for the tenth year in a row. The Little League Softball Tournament kicks off today with the following 7 state champions: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kathy Releford is named 2019-2020 Houston County Teacher of the Year at the opening session at Southside Baptist Church in Warner Robins. Releford teaches at Matt Arthur Elementary. “I love children and accommodating student needs…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The US Marshals Service found 22-year-old Jared Al Farley in hiding at a family member’s house in Lehigh Acres, Florida on July 15. Authorities say that Farley was wanted for the armed robbery of the Cook…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit deputies conducted a search warrant on a room at the Days Inn on Harrison Road. The search happened on July 22 at 7:30 p.m. According to deputies, the…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia State Knights announced their new head softball coach. Rebecca Hewitt takes over the program after spending three seasons as the head coach at East Georgia College. Hewitt's background Hewitt grew up in Claxton,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Florida men were arrested for passing counterfeit bills at the Macon Crab House on Presidential Parkway. Bibb County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call at the restaurant around 10:30 p.m. on July 22. Deputies say…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A shooting at the YKK manufacturing plant in Dublin leaves a person injured. The incident happened around 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday. This comes from police chief Tim Chatman. Chatman says that officers responded to a shots…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Addison is a three and year old mix. She’s energetic, loves being outside and gets along with other dogs. Addison also has exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which means her body does not produce enough enzymes to break…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon tennis players say that the county is losing thousands of dollars due to poor court conditions. A temporary tennis consultant says the county needs to do something before it hurts the economy. The Tattnall Square…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Patients at Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital got a sweet treat to lift their spirits. This kicks off the annual Miracle Treat Day starting July 25. Three local Dairy Queens participated in a blizzard donation event. They…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- In just 2 days, the annual Bragg Jam festival returns. Every year, various artists perform at the music festival to showcase their talents. According to Macon SummerFest co-sponsor Tiera Ponce, many artists will not be able to…
Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert has vetoed the one-time bonus recently approved by commissioners.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Class will be in session soon, and a number of Middle Georgia organizations give parents and students the opportunity to take advantage of services for the upcoming school year. Here are a few of those organizations…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a suspect who is entering automobiles in north Macon. Authorities remind residents to lock their vehicles and remove all important items. Incident one: Missing Gun Bibb County Sheriff's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man in connection with two Family Dollar burglaries. The arrest happened on July 22. Deputies identified the suspect as 33-year-old Quinvarius Zentrell Wood, of Macon. Authorities connected Wood to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The current owners of Vineville Christian Towers Apartments is looking to sell the property and there's an interested company. Weston Associates submitted an application to Housing and Urban Development to purchase the apartment complex. The Principal for…
We are soon to be on the cool side of the cold front here in Middle Georgia and with that we will finally get a break from the rain and storms for at least a few days. Clouds will hang…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Galleria is getting new improvements. On Monday, JLL management company announced plans to add new features to the building to improve customers shopping and dining experience. Houston County Galleria general manager Angie McClelland…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners will vote again on serving alcohol in a Macon movie theater. On Tuesday, commissioners held a special called meeting to consider if alcohol can be sold at the Amstar Theater on Zebulon Road. Commissioners…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners are finding ways to give county employees pay raises. The budget includes funding for a salary survey to compare Bibb’s salaried employees to other counties. When Macon-Bibb first consolidated, the county collected salary data…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kroger showed support for Macon area teachers by giving away classroom supplies at the Macon Centreplex. Kroger gave away classroom supplies valued at more than $26,000. The organization invited teachers to choose free items for their…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 18-month-old drowned in a pool on Saturday. The Houston County Sheriff's Office received a call around 5:22 p.m. about a possible drowning in Warner Robins on Bayberry Court. Deputies say when they arrived, an…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Emergency Medicine residents get up close and personal with ambulances, EMT's and air evacuation personnel. The purpose of this day is to train residents interested in emergency medicine. The EMS Coordinator for Coliseum Medical Center, Liana…
Tic Toc Room in downtown Macon is back open after receiving a 98 on a follow-up inspection Tuesday.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man for shoplifting and carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. The incident happened on July 20 around 3:15 p.m. Deputies say they responded to a call from Walmart…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators need your help finding a man wanted in connection with financial crimes. Investigators identified the man as 36-year-old Omar Vione Coates. Authorities want Coates for the following crimes: Theft by Taking Transmission of Data…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County Sheriff's investigator was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Authorities say the incident happened on July 20 around 12:30 a.m. Georgia State Patrol officers say that they were patrolling…
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 15 and Friday, June 19.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon-Bibb commissioner says he won’t seek re-election next year. Through the years, Bert Bivins served as commissioner for District 5. "I would like to thank my community and my supporters throughout the years," Bivins said.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a man who robbed the Taco Bell at 4040 Bloomfield Road. The incident happened on July 22 around 10:30 p.m. Authorities say that a man with his face…
The heat will finally give Middle Georgia a break this week behind a rare summertime cold front. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will roll into Middle Georgia Tuesday afternoon ahead of the cold front. We will also see an increase in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting that happened on Cynthia Weir Place around 5 p.m Monday. Deputies say that 45-year-old Tracy Melinda Goolsby, of Macon was walking on Cynthia Weir Place when she was shot.…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Zoner’s pizza is donating 10% from every purchase to raise money to send veterans to the War Memorial in Washington D.C. Owner Jerry Scrushy says he’s excited to help in any way he can. "I've…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mental Health America of Georgia along with Wellcare Health Plans are preparing Georgia residents for emergencies. The two organizations will hold 8-hour courses for “youth mental health training” across Georgia. The organizations held a course…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Walmart is undergoing renovations. Walmart store manager AJ Ivey says the renovations include the following: A new pick up tower Floor conversion from tile to polished concrete Expanded departments Wider isles New…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A female was shot in Macon Monday, according to Sergeant Clay Williams with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. It happened around 5 p.m. on Cynthia Weirs Road in southwest Macon. The victim was taken to Medical…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - New teachers got the opportunity to experience situations that students deal with throughout the school year. Bibb County School District and Mercer University partnered to offer a poverty simulation. The event allowed new teachers to role…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man was arrested on multiple charges including possession of drugs and a gun. The incident happened on July 19 around 10:30 p.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the Lynmore Avenue area near Tela…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man was arrested on drug charges and driving on a suspended tag. The incident happened on July 19 around 3 p.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the Lilly Avenue area near Grosso Avenue…