Fire destroys thousands of tuxedos at House of Hines
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.
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Alexander IV Elementary School to convert to assisted living facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Alexander IV Elementary School on Ridge Avenue in Macon, will be an assisted living facility.
Middle Georgia Regional Airport reaches goal
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More people are choosing to fly out of Middle Georgia Regional Airport, and it's paying off.
Food, toiletries needed to meet needs of community
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,…
Blue-green algae poses threat to dogs, humans
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…
Man breaks into home on Walmar Drive, 2nd incident this week
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 man threatens girlfriend over uncooked breakfast, faces several charges
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 woman dies in house fire
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.…
Sports Illustrated: Univ. of Georgia mascot is best ever
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…
Woman collides head-on with another vehicle, dies
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…
Strong storms possible Wednesday in Middle Georgia
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…
Netflix movie filmed in Macon brought high revenues
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-Bibb Landfill closed alternate Wednesdays for maintenance
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…
Congressional luncheon focuses on infrastructure, free enterprise system
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.…
Judge orders Dallemand to pay over $47 million to Bibb County Schools
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…
Chief Deputy Mark McGraw to serve as interim Sheriff for Washington County
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…
Healthcare and Benefits Committee to conduct Macon-Bibb pay scale survey
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 teen arrested for possession of stolen gun
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. …
Coach's Corner: Milan Turner Veterans Warhawks
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.…
Restaurant Report Card: View health inspection scores August 5-9
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, August 5and Friday, August 9
Coach's Corner: Lee Coleman GMC Bulldogs
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…
Deputies: 4 charged with burglary after stealing from Macon apartment
Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested four people after they say they found them removing items from an apartment Friday afternoon.
Coroner: Suicides in Macon-Bibb surpass last year's total
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…
Doughboy Pizza in downtown Macon closed permanently
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.
OSHA investigates employee death at Pearson Farm
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…
Local dental clinic offers services for veterans, uninsured residents
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…
Perseid Meteor Shower peaks Tuesday, best viewing tips for Middle Georgia
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 man leads deputies on car chase, arrested with multiple charges
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…
WANTED | Dublin man flees deputies, convicted felon
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…
UPDATE | Driver of 18-wheeler charged with killing woman on I-75 in Byron
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…
Investigation | Washington County Sheriff shoots himself, dies
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…
UPDATE | Deputies identify woman shot, killed in west Macon
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…
Man wanted for robbing Subway in Warner Robins at gunpoint
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…
Telfair County man arrested for shooting two people in car
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…
Washington County Sheriff, Thomas Smith, Passes Away
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…
Father drowns in north Macon pool, daughter attempts to save
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call at Arbor Apartments on Northside Drive around 12 p.m. on Saturday about a drowning. Deputies say that 42-year-old Roger Anthony reportedly went underwater in the pool. His 9-year-old daughter,…
Part of I-16/I-75 improvement project to be finished in 2021
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The I-16/I-75 Improvement Project is still underway by the Ocmulgee River in Macon.
Macon man sentenced for identity fraud, forgery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 50-year-old Macon man was sentenced to prison this week after pleading guilty to using someone else’s identity to buy a car and a lawnmower, rent a trailer and open accounts at Verizon and Best Buy.
Rapper Young Jeezy gives back to hometown of Hawkinsville
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Grammy-nominated rapper Young Jeezy is back in his hometown of Hawkinsville. He returned to Middle Georgia Friday night to celebrate his new album and make a generous donation to the community. The hip hop artist held…
'Best thing I’ve done in 40 years': Program gives new life to dogs, inmates
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baldwin County Animal Shelter dogs threatened with euthanization found guardian angels in prison inmates. Charlie Young has been in jail for nearly 40 years, but he’s had a few companions to help pass the time. “This…
Local middle school partners with Discovery Education
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Weaver Middle School celebrates its partnership with Discovery Education during a STEM leadership retreat. Discovery Education implemented its STEM Formation professional development program. The three-year-long program is designed to build and sustain a culture of STEM teaching…
Perry man arrested for shooting son during argument
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Authorities arrested a Perry man after he shot his son during an argument. Houston County sheriff's deputies responded to the 2300 block of Marshallville Highway regarding an aggravated assault on Aug. 3 around 8 p.m. Deputies…
Judge sentences Macon man to life in prison for murder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A judge sentenced a Macon man to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Jim Julian Baldwin II on Friday. This comes a day after Bibb County jurors found 27-year-old Tirell…
SHOOTING | Warner Robins man asks for cigarette, gets shot
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police officers are investigating the shooting of a man who asked for a cigarette. Authorities say the incident happened on Aug. 9 around 1:45 a.m. at Northcrest Apartments on the 800 block of…
Milledgeville man found dead near Karen Circle
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Milledgeville Police Department is investigating the death of a 26-year-old man. Baldwin County coroner Ken Garland identified the victim as Wydeldrick Denson. Authorities say the call came in around 3:15 a.m. on Aug. 9. MPD…
Aircraft moved from Warner Robins to Macon may cause delays on road
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you’re driving Hwy 96 or Hwy 247 tonight, you may encounter an aircraft on the road with you. The piston powered aircraft is moving from the Central Georgia Technical College campus in Warner Robins…
Consignment sale event helps families across Middle Georgia
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Middle Georgia's Largest Consignment Event kicked off today at Georgia National Fairgrounds. The consignment event founder, Laura Johns, says she started the consignment sale to "help families across Middle Georgia." "When my daughter was little, she and…
"I want them to know police are their friend" | Marshallville's new police chief wants to focus on building relationships
MARSHALLVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Marshallville will soon have its first female police chief. Patricia Barber served as a deputy for Peach County for 26 years. For the last five years, she has worked part time at the Marshallville Police Department.…
Macon Bacon prepares for fish fry
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Tonight is the first game of the series for the Championship. The Macon Bacon welcome the Morehead City Marlins to Luther Williams Field tonight at 7pm. Danny Higginbotham, the head coach for the Macon Bacon, says he…
Macon man found guilty of murder in 2018 shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County jurors found a man guilty of malice murder and felony murder Thursday, in the 2018 shooting death of Jim Julian Baldwin Jr.