MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 2019 Macon Film Festival is underway with more female filmmakers and directors than ever. According to Macon Film Festival Executive Director Steven Fulbright, about 35% of the films submitted this year were female-driven. "It’s really…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Animal shelters across the country participated in Clear the Shelters Pet adoption events. More than 250,000 pets found forever homes as a result of the annual event. A number of animal shelters in the area are participating…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peach County Sheriff's deputies identified the driver of the semi-truck that killed 36-year-old Jennifer Thomas of Gray. Deputies identified the semi-truck driver as 31-year-old Yurien Bello of Miami. According to the booking report, Georgia State…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man was arrested for impersonating a peace officer and firing shots at a victim in east Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an address in the 600 block of Pringle Street about…
We continue to see heat and humidity hanging around across much of the Middle Georgia area. The good news is that there is a relative "cool down" on the way. A stationary boundary is situated over Middle Georgia on Friday.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A little girl is alive thanks to a deputy doing his job. Deputy Christopher Collis responded to a call this weekend about a drowning at Arbor Apartment on Northside Drive. Upon arrival, Collis says his initial thought…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Annual Visit Macon Luncheon happened today to say “thanks” to businesses that help make Macon-Bibb County a top tourist attraction. Gary Wheat, President and CEO of Visit Macon, says the luncheon celebrates what tourism means…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect caught on video stealing mail from a residence in the 100 block of Ashford Park on August 11. Using the video, authorities identified the suspect as 23-year-old Shane Dylan…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 350 Cat Crew volunteers helped welcome 1,200 first-year, and returning Georgia College and State University students this morning. “Cat Crew” is the ultimate display of Milledgeville and GCSU hospitality as the community partners to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones confirms someone found a body inside a room at the America’s Best Value & Inn on Romeiser Drive. Deputies responded to the scene around 3:00pm. Authorities identified the victim as 22-year-old Jarrium…
TENNILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Family, friends, and a community said goodbye to Sheriff Thomas Smith. The Washington County community mourned Smith at his funeral on Thursday morning at Tennille Methodist Church. Last week, the GBI said Smith died of a…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As a better way to promote reading, books are being delivered to students around Georgia. Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods helped deliver more than 1,000 books to Baldwin County School District on Thursday at Lakeview Academy.…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The one and only Herschel Walker, who's a Heisman Trophy winner, pro athlete, businessman, and author, spoke to over 850 people at the Museum of Aviation on Wednesday. Walker gave his presentation in the Century…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting that happened in the 2400 block of Goodwin Drive around 1 a.m. Authorities identified the victim as 49-year-old Steven Dewayne Jones. Deputies say an unknown man knocked on Jones’s…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Minnie is a 10 month old pit/black lab mix. She's energetic, playful and lovable. Unfortunately, Minnie was shot in her right front leg. She will recover, but she's required to take medication for her injury. She's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon tuxedo and bridal shop is figuring out "what's next," after a fire ruined thousands of suits and accessories.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Alexander IV Elementary School on Ridge Avenue in Macon, will be an assisted living facility.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More people are choosing to fly out of Middle Georgia Regional Airport, and it's paying off.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Salvation Army of Greater Macon needs your help to meet the needs of the community. The food pantry is almost completely bare and toiletries that are given out are almost completely gone. In order to survive,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hot weather brings lots of opportunities to cool down like going to a local lake or pond for a swim. But what if the lake you are swimming in has harmful toxins that can make you…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In the wake of a murder that happened earlier this week, Walmar Drive residents also deal with another crime - burglary. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 2800 block of Walmar Drive about a man…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man faces several charges after he threatened his girlfriend for not cooking breakfast. Authorities say the incident happened on August 11 around 11:15 a.m. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic dispute call…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twiggs County Sheriff’s deputies received a 911 call about a house fire that happened at 14960 Hwy 80 in Jeffersonville on August 10 around 12:30 a.m. This comes from a Twiggs County Sheriff's Office news release.…
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Sports Illustrated is celebrating college football's 150th season by ranking the top 10 all-time greatest mascots, putting the University of Georgia's bulldog in first place. The magazine includes both real and costumed mascots in this week's…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A woman is dead after colliding head-on with another vehicle on Tuesday night. According to Houston County Coroner Danny Galpin, 36-year-old Tarrisha Moore collided head-on with another vehicle. The Georgia Department of Transportation says the…
We saw another day of extreme heat and humidity across Middle Georgia, but luckily we are looking at just one more day of heat advisory conditions in the area as a cold front pushes into Georgia. A line of showers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Film Industry says recent movies filmed in the city brought high returns in revenue. Aaron Buzza with Macon’s Film Commission calls last month's Netflix filming economic impact “huge.” “Netflix paid $107,000 to off-duty cops…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Walker Road Landfill will be closed every other Wednesday from August 14 through November 27 for maintenance and upkeep. This comes from a Macon-Bibb County news release. The closure dates give the Solid Waste…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Senator David Perdue along with other elected officials focused on enhancing infrastructure and a free enterprise system in Middle Georgia. This was at the 2019 Georgia Congressional Luncheon at the Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center in Macon.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon federal judge ruled in favor of Bibb County Schools in its case against former Superintendent Romain Dallemand. Judge Marc Treadwell ordered Dallemand to pay the district $47,506,992.72 for the following violations: federal and state…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Washington County officials appointed Chief Deputy Mark McGraw as the interim Sheriff of Washington County. This comes after Sheriff Thomas Smith died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday, August 10. Sheriff Mark McGraw Biography According…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners decided to eliminate the Georgia Regional Commission pay scale survey. Commissioner Joe Allen sponsored a proposal to have the Healthcare and Benefits Committee conduct the survey. Allen says that the committee completed two surveys…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon teen was arrested after deputies found a stolen gun in his discarded backpack. Deputies identified the man as 18-year-old Jaquavious Pass of Macon. Authorities say the incident happened on August 10 around 5:15 p.m. …
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a 6-0 start, the Veterans Warhawks went 2-2 in region play and finished the season with an 8-3 record. Second-year head coach Milan Turner looks to build on a great first season with the Warhawks.…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 5and Friday, August 9
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The GMC Bulldogs enter their second year of region play after going 3-7 last season. Lee Coleman is the man in charge this year. Coleman was also a football player who played at Northwestern University. This…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested four people after they say they found them removing items from an apartment Friday afternoon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Suicide rates in Macon-Bibb County are rising. That's according to Coroner Leon Jones. Jones says this year surpassed last year's suicide total count - and the year is not over. Eight months into 2019, Jones says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A downtown Macon pizzeria is permanently closed. Doughboy Pizza on Cherry Street closed its doors over the weekend. Former owner, Tim Self, confirmed business wasn't doing well. He had no additional comment.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigated an employee death that happened at Pearson Farm. According to Crawford County coroner Sheldon Mattox, the incident happened on Aug. 5 when a pallet struck 57-year-old Francisco Rodriguez…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Veterans and patients without insurance have the chance to receive dental care at a local clinic in Byron. Rehoboth Life Care Ministries volunteer dental clinic is a non-profit, all volunteer staffed business that wants to give back…
Typically one of the better meteor showers of the year, the Perseid Meteor Shower, is expected to peak overnight tonight and you should be able to see it here in Middle Georgia. Viewing might not be as good this year…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man led deputies on a car chase and collided with another vehicle. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the Mumford Road area near Case Street when they saw a black Lincoln Town Car run…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Laurens County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a Dublin man who fled from authorities on Monday. Deputies identified the man as 40-year-old Jody Gossett. Authorities say that Gossett is a wanted felon in both South…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Peach County Sheriff's deputies identified the driver of the semi-truck that killed 36-year-old Jennifer Thomas of Gray. Deputies identified the semi-truck driver as 31-year-old Yurien Bello of Miami. According to the booking report, Georgia State…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Washington County Sheriff died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This comes from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Eastman office. Authorities say that the incident happened around 8:15 a.m. on August 10. Investigators say that authorities…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a homicide that happened on the 2800 block of Walmar Drive in west Macon. Authorities identified the victim as 26-year-old Morgan Smith. Deputies say they received a call from a…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Warner Robins Police are looking for a man they say robbed a Subway restaurant at gunpoint this weekend. According to Police Chief John Wagner, the robbery happened at the Subway at 600 Russell Parkway around…
MCRAE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - According Telfair County Sheriff Chris Steverson, a McRae man has been arrested for shooting to two people inside of a car on Friday, August 9th. According to a Facebook post made by Sheriff Steverson, 27 year…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – The Washington County Sheriff's Office is mourning the death of its Sheriff, Thomas Smith. According to a post one the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, Sheriff Smith passed away over the weekend. According to Washington…