Woman found dead in north Macon hotel parking lot
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Kentucky woman was found dead in a car at a north Macon motel Friday evening.
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Coach's Corner: Mike Chastain Jones County Greyhounds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Greyhounds expect another winning season after going 45-15 in the last five seasons.
Planet Fitness Teen Summer Challenge participation growing in middle Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Planet Fitness launched its Teen Summer Challenge program back in May. The nationwide fitness center is getting kids into shape while the summer is still here. Within just a month of the initiative, Planet Fitness…
Baldwin County School District awarded $100,000 Implementation Grant from USDA
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The United States Department of Agriculture awarded the Baldwin County School District a $100,000 implementation grant for its “Baldwin Grows” farm-to-school program. According to Baldwin County Schools Wellness Coordinator Aketi Mayweather, the goals of "Baldwin Grows"…
Tiny Homes in east Macon ready for residents to move-in
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…
Experienced prosecutor Anita Reynolds Howard running for Macon District Attorney
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…
Groups work to make Macon more LGBT friendly
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 home raided, police find cocaine, meth, pills
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…
Houston County Superintendent highlights future goals
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…
Suspect arrested for dog fighting, drugs, guns
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…
4 people in Jones County arrested for trafficking meth, possession of guns
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…
WANTED | Man connected with criminal gang activities
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…
Georgia Military College set to open new Annex Building
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…
Mark Robinson named Bibb Teacher of the Year
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…
Bibb County School Superintendent says this year's goal is to grow relationships
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.…
Little League World Series Regional Tourney brings people to Warner Robins
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,…
Kathy Releford named Houston County Teacher of the Year
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…
UPDATE | Cook Out armed robbery suspect arrested in Florida, returned to Macon
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…
Deputies arrest 5 with methamphetamine, gun in west Macon
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…
Middle Georgia State Knights names new head softball coach
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,…
2 men arrested for passing counterfeit money
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…
Shooting at Dublin manufacturing plant leaves 1 injured
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…
Dog of the Week: Addison
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-Bibb losing money from tennis tournaments because courts in disrepair
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…
Children get sweet treat while in hospital
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 SummerFest '19 kicks off this weekend
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…
Mayor Reichert vetoes one-time $1,000 employee bonus
Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert has vetoed the one-time bonus recently approved by commissioners.
Middle Georgia back to school bashes, list with locations
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…
Deputies need help finding entering auto suspect in north Macon
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 man arrested for Family Dollar burglaries
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…
Vineville Christian Towers is up for sale
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…
Sunshine, cooler temps and low humidity return for Wednesday in Middle Georgia
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…
Houston County Galleria underway with renovations
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's movie theater alcohol license up for another vote
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…
Middle Georgia Regional Commission presents plan to Macon-Bibb for employee raises
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…
Kroger school supply giveaway brings relief to middle Georgia teachers
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 toddler drowned in pool over weekend
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…
Emergency Medicine residents participate in unique program
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 back open after receiving 98 on follow-up inspection
Tic Toc Room in downtown Macon is back open after receiving a 98 on a follow-up inspection Tuesday.
Jones County man charged with shoplifting at Macon Walmart
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…
WANTED | Man connected to financial crimes in Macon
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…
Bibb County investigator arrested, charged with DUI
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…
Restaurant Report Card: View health inspection scores July 15-19
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-Bibb Commissioner Bert Bivins isn’t seeking re-election
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.…
WANTED | Man robs Taco Bell on Bloomfield Road
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…
Summer cold front is bringing storms and cooler temperatures to Middle Georgia
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 woman shot while walking
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.…
Zoner's Pizza fundraising to help send veterans to war memorial
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…
Mental Health America of Georgia, Wellcare Health Plans host free mental health training
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 Walmart gets face lift
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…