BCSO needs your help finding teen suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Bibb County Investigators are asking for your help locating a teen suspect, wanted for Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault.
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Street lights coming to parts of Eisenhower Parkway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Parts of Eisenhower Parkway will become brighter and safer. Crews are installing street lights near the Macon Mall.
School-Justice Partnership set to expand in different counties
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney David Cooke announced the success of The School-Justice Partnership over the last year in Bibb County on Thursday. Cooke says The Macon-Bibb County School-Justice Partnership Agreement was locally planned and implemented…
Century plant gets big love from passersby
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- For the last 20 years, Diane Glover has watched a century plant in the front yard of her Macon home triple in size. Glover's plant started sprouting about a month ago. Finally, it blossomed. "The plant…
Urban Development Authority looks to take over, fix Mulberry St. parking garage
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Graffiti covers parts of the Mulberry Street parking garage. Alex Morrison with Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority asked Macon-Bibb commissioners if the Urban Authority can take control of the garage. Morrison says the Urban Development Authority works…
UPDATE: Dublin police arrest two men in connection with Captain D's robbery
UPDATE | Dublin police arrested two men in connection with the shooting and robbery at Captain D's DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Dublin police arrested two men in connection with the Captain D's armed robbery. Chief Tim Chatman says that they…
Solving crimes with a click
MIDDLE GEORGIA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Posting pictures, loading up on likes, and sharing those special moments, it seems like everyone is on social media for one reason on another including police.
Tropical Storm Barry likely to form by tomorrow, with little impact to Middle Georgia
We continue to watch closely as low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico becomes more organized. The National Hurricane Center released the forecast for the system, which suggests that it will strengthen to a category 1 hurricane. There are still…
Man shot, killed at west Macon gas station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man was shot and killed at the Shell gas station at 3750 Mercer University Drive. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call from Medical Center Navicent Health around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday about…
Warner Robins police receive pay raise
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After the initial budget vote passed by four council members, Warner Robins city leaders finally voted on the fiscal year 2020 budget. Warner Robins city council unanimously passed a nearly $110 million budget for the…
Dublin man arrested, charged with murder of uncle
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dublin man is arrested for the murder of his uncle. The incident happened on July 7th at 4:22 a.m. The Dublin Police Department responded to a call in the area of Marcus Street and Turner…
Change of Command at Robins AFB, community welcomes Col. Brian Moore
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Robins Air Force Base swore in a new commander on Wednesday. Colonel Brian R. Moore is now the installation and 78th Air Base Wing commander. He’s taking the reins from Col. Lyle Drew. Moore was the…
Lester Miller campaign for mayor releases fundraising totals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Lester Miller is the current president of the Bibb County School Board, and he's running to become the next Macon-Bibb County mayor. This week, his campaign released fundraising totals for the last quarter and for the entire…
Dublin VA athletes depart for National Wheelchair Games
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center honored Veteran Athletes with a send off for the National Wheelchair Games Wednesday morning. Two buses and one van taking 12 Vets and several caregivers left Dublin at 6 a.m.…
Remembering the flood of 1994
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -On the final day of June in 1994, a tropical depression formed in the Caribbean Sea and quickly strengthened into tropical storm Alberto. A few days later, Alberto made landfall near Destin, Florida.
Tropical Storm Barry likely to form in the Gulf of Mexico by Thursday
Storms once again brought some much needed rain to parts of Middle Georgia, as well as frequent lightning and some breezy conditions. Through the week we will continue to see scattered storms, mainly during the afternoon hours. Heat will also…
UPDATE: 16-year-old boy dies after Perry shooting
A teenager is dead after being shot Tuesday night.
PETA accuses FVSU of animal cruelty, school responds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - PETA sent a letter to the Macon Judicial Circuit district attorney's office calling for an investigation into an animal cruelty case at Fort Valley State University.
Blue Bird unveils new state-of-the-art paint facility
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Blue Bird Corporation launched its new school bus paint booth during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Fort Valley facility today. President & CEO Phil Horlock says the new expansion improves paint quality and provides…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners discuss $1,000 holiday bonus for county employees
Macon-Bibb commissioners aren't giving up on finding a way to give a pay increase for full-time county employees.
UPDATE| Four arrested in racketeering scheme, investigation ongoing
UPDATE | Additional arrests were made in connection with the racketeering scheme MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Revenue ordered the arrest of four people involved in a racketeering scheme. Bibb County Sheriff's deputies say the following people…
Deputies arrest convicted felon for gun possession
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies arrested a convicted felon after finding a gun on him during a vehicle search. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies say the incident happened on July 7th around 1 a.m. Deputies say they were patrolling the Pine…
WANTED: Man burglarizes Virginia College
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need help finding a man who burglarized the Virginia College on Paul Walsh Drive. Deputies say the incident happened on July 3rd between midnight and 1 a.m. Authorities identified the man has…
Chick-fil-A gives free food for Cow Appreciation Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Nationwide Chick-fil-A restaurants offer free entrees for Cow Appreciation Day. To claim a free entree, visit your favorite Chick-fil-A location while wearing any sort of cow apparel. Drinks and sides are not included. The offer ends…
Deputies need help finding man who stole Chevy Impala
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need your help locating a man accused of auto theft. Authorities identified the man as 41-year-old Donovan Easley. The incident happened at Burke Street on July 1st between 8 p.m. and 10…
Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores July 1-5
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 1 and Friday, June 5.
Tropical system could form in the Gulf this week
An area of low pressure over Middle GA right now is poised to move south over warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico. While there are still many questions about exactly will happen, it is looking likely that we could…
Baldwin County re-purposes old jail for animal shelter
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In a bright-blue building off Orchard Hill Road stands a couple of even brighter animal-loving volunteers. The Baldwin County Animal Shelter is moving after volunteers say it's small and inefficient. The shelter is moving to an…
Three men give $100 cash, food to homeless to make difference
The "Macon A Difference" initiative MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three Macon men are giving generous donations to the homeless of Bibb County. Deundrae Gay, Steven Gay, and Antwan Duffie took the initiative last week to hand out $100 to the…
Transgender fire chief addresses termination, lawsuit against City of Byron
BYRON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - In her own words and in her own voice, former Byron Fire Chief Rachel Mosby shares why she believes she was fired from her job. Mosby shared her side of the story with 41NBC's Shelby Coates…
Macon man arrested for possession of meth while walking to church
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Authorities say that the incident happened on July 4th around 12:20 a.m. while deputies patrolled the Forest Hill Road and Ridge Avenue area. Deputies say they saw…
Macon man killed in Warner Robins club parking lot, suspect still on loose
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department needs your help finding a suspect who shot and killed a Macon man. The incident happened on July 6th at Club Boss. Warner Robins Police officers responded to a call…
What's next for water service, libraries in Baldwin County after expired agreement
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baldwin County and the City of Milledgeville have not come to terms on a new service delivery strategy agreement. The agreement gives local governments and authorities the opportunity to agree on the delivery of services to…
Casting call for people, cars | Netflix's “Ivan” films in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Filming for "Ivan" begins on Monday, July 15 and ends Monday, July 22 (weekdays only). This comes from a news release from casting director Tammy Smith. Smith says that they are looking for a mix of types,…
Sonny's Barbecue, Macon Bacon offer free baseball tickets for veterans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A local restaurant owner wants to make a baseball game more exciting for those veterans who took the Middle Georgia Honor Flight. The Owner of Sonny's Barbecue, Brad Fink, partnered with the Macon Bacon baseball team president, Brandon Raphael,…
Burnout gets upgraded to syndrome, treatable diagnosis
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Experiencing job burnout is not a new feeling for most people. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), burnout got upgraded from a symptom to a syndrome. WHO says burnout results from chronic workplace stress that goes…
Reynolds man dead, grandson injured in train, car crash
REYNOLDS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A Reynolds man is dead and his grandson is in the hospital after the car the grandfather was driving crashed with a train on the Fourth of July. According to Reynolds Police Chief, Lonnie Holder, the…
1 man dead, another arrested during stabbing in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A Fort Valley man is dead after police say he was stabbed on the Fourth of July. According to a post on the Fort Valley Department of Public Safety's Facebook page, Fort Valley Police responded…
Bibb County Coaches fight to keep student-athletes safe in deadly heat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Temperatures are going up, which means summer is here. Soon enough, student-athletes across Middle Georgia will start to summer practices. Each year, an average of about 658 people die from extreme heat. Also, summer temperatures put…
2 hospitalized after Warner Robins shooting, police looking for shooter
A mother and son are recovering in separate hospitals after being shot Thursday. Acting police chief John Wagner says it happened at Lake Vista Apartments.
Families spend 4th of July at Lake Tobesofkee for "Sparks Over The Park"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families are enjoying the 4th of July at Lake Tobesofkee for the 25th Annual "Sparks Over the Park." Whether lying around, playing a game of bags (yes bags--not cornhole) or taking the perfect selfie for Instagram,…
Disposal companies change trash pick-up days for holiday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's Independence Day and lots of businesses are closed. However, most don't think about trash pick-up. According to the Macon-Bibb website, Macon-Bibb Government Offices are closed on both July 4th and 5th. Advanced Disposal Service has…
Ol' Time Fourth of July brings new visitors to Jarrell Plantation
JULIETTE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nine-year-old Kathryn Jones sang the National Anthem at the Jarrell Plantation Estate and Historic Site. Kathryn says singing has always been her passion and she loves doing it before a lot of people. “My favorite thing…
Citations jump in 1st year of Georgia cellphone driving law
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - Citations for distracted driving have jumped in the past year since it became illegal in Georgia to drive while holding a cellphone. A state law outlawing cellphone use by drivers without a hands-free device took effect…
Dog of the Week: Sunshine
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Sunshine is a one year old pitbull mix. She’s energetic, loves people and being outside. Sunshine also needs to find a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals Rescue. It’s located at 101 Riverside…
1 dead in tractor trailer, train crash in Dodge County
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A tractor trailer driver is dead after his truck collided with a train in Dodge County Wednesday afternoon. According to Dodge County Sheriff Lynn Sheffield, the tractor trailer was leaving a timber yard in Chauncey…
1 arrested, 1 wanted for questioning after Virginia College break-in
A man is in custody and another is wanted for questioning after deputies say they broke in to the vacant Virginia College building Wednesday.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office urges travelers to drive safe to destinations
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 4th of July is almost here, which means it will be a busy travel holiday as many Americans are planning a long weekend or early escape. The American Automobile Association expects a record-breaking total of…
Breast Care Center, Navicent Health to offer free Mammograms for women
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Breast Care Center of Navicent Health is offering a limited number of free Mammograms for women in Middle Georgia. The services are available for uninsured or underinsured women residing in Middle Georgia who meet the…
Volunteers help with setup, teardown at Independence Day Celebration
Volunteers helped out all day to get everything ready for the Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration.