SPLOST project to restore Booker T. Washington Community Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is working on a project that's bringing life back into the Booker T. Washington Community Center.
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Macon teens arrested with stolen gun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Macon teens with a stolen gun. Authorities say deputies patrolled Walker Street and Edna Place area when they saw a white Chevy Cruz fail to stop at the stop sign.…
Baldwin County Superintendent reappointed by Governor Kemp as Georgia Children's Cabinet board member
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County School District announced Superintendent Dr. Noris Price has been selected by Governor Brian Kemp to continue serving as a board member for the Georgia Children’s Cabinet. She was initially appointed to the cabinet by…
Subaru, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society spread warmth to cancer patients in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the fourth year, two local organizations delivered blankets, messages of hope, and craft kits to cancer patients. Volunteers from Subaru of America, as well as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, visited the Peyton Anderson Cancer…
Walgreens offering free HIV testing for National HIV Testing Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – June 27th is National HIV Testing Day and Walgreens wants to make sure you know your status. The nationwide pharmacy partnered with “Greater than Aids” along with other local health departments to offer free HIV testing…
Georgia Department of Natural Resources gives boating safety tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Lake Tobesofkee is preparing for the 4th of July. So knowing proper boating safety tips can keep your holiday weekend exciting. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources provides safety tips to make your time at the lake…
Firework safety before July 4th
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to keep citizens safe during the 4th of July weekend. Fire Safety educator Jeremy Webb says you must be 18 years or older to operate fireworks. Firework operation throughout the year…
Wanted: Woman rams Houston County Sheriff’s deputy’s car, flees scene
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a woman who rammed a sheriff's deputies car and fled the scene. Houston County sheriff's deputies say the incident happened on May 29th. Deputies say they performed…
Macon man attempts to flee from deputies, throws drugs from pockets
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is charged with possession of drugs with the intent to sell. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies say the incident happened on June 22nd around 8 p.m. Authorities say that deputies patrolled the Pio Nono…
Macon-Bibb commissioners look to raise pay for first responders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 2020 budget for Macon-Bibb County is approved. However, commissioners want pay raises for first responders. Commissioner Mallory Jones says the county is losing more first responders than they're hiring. He says the number of people…
Amazon gets ready to hire people, more than expected
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amazon is handing out badges and uniforms for employees' first day. The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority gave a hiring update during Tuesday's committee meeting. Director Stephen Adams says Amazon is planning to hire 30 people by…
Multi-million dollar railway grant to improve tracks from port to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A multi-million dollar grant will help improve the railways that run between Savannah and Macon. The Central Georgia Railway received an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program.…
Air Force Reserve Command gets new building, saves nearly $34 million
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The first phase of the Air Force Reserve Command consolidated mission complex at Robins Air Force Base is complete. The project started in 2012 when the Robins Air Force Base broke ground for the building.…
Woman charged with breaking into Macon church
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County deputies arrest a Forsyth woman accused of breaking into a church. According to a news release, 37-year-old Quida Childress is charged with Burglary and Criminal Trespass. Just after 8:00 Sunday morning, deputies responed to…
Saharan dust brings hazy skies and vibrant sunsets to Middle Georgia
Saharan Dust that has been transported from Africa, in high levels of the atmosphere and across the Atlantic, has moved into parts of Middle Georgia. This dust will continue to cause hazy conditions this evening and overnight . We can…
Macon businesses raided for illegal gambling operations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Five Macon businesses were raided for illegal gambling operations. GBI’s along with the Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies issued the search warrants on June 25th. The stores violated Georgia’s gambling laws. The law enforcement agencies worked with the…
Help Perry name their new evacuation aircraft
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Air Evac Lifeteam (AEL) 154 in Perry has a new aircraft and they need the public’s help naming it. AEL Program Director Jeremy Poole says that community involvement will build relationships with residents. The AEL…
Macon native turns 100 today, over 100 grandchildren
100-year-old woman has the secret to life MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One Macon native celebrates her 100th birthday. Janie Mae Goodrum turns 100 years old today. She was born on June 25, 1919. Mrs. Goodrum has 14 children and more…
FULL BODY CAM VIDEO: Macon man resists arrest for stealing beer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man resists arrest after an attempt to steal two cases of beer. The incident happened June 23rd at the Flash Foods on the 4300 block of Pio Nono Avenue. Authorities identified the suspect as…
Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores June 17-21
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 17 and Friday, June 21.
Daybreak Interview - "But Momma, I Love Him"
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. This weekend, S&S Productions is presenting…
Tuesday will bring a break from storm chances
After a weekend of storms, including some severe storms, it's time we get a few dry days. Hope you enjoyed the first one today, because right now it looks like rain will be back by Wednesday. Tuesday will be another…
Reaching new heights: Rock climbing gym coming to downtown Macon
Rock climbing gym coming to downtown Macon MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As one downtown gym closes, another opens. A rock climbing gym is in the planning stages. The owners of the Macon Rocks Climbing Gym say the nearest gym that's…
Kinetix Health Club closes its downtown location, sign says because of parking
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kinetix Health Club in downtown Macon is closed for business. According to a sign posted on its door, it’s because of parking. The movers started removing equipment from the Third Street location on Monday. 41NBC reached…
Aggravated assault over the weekend sparks concerns downtown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An early morning attack that happened on Cherry Street has some worried about their safety. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office received a call Sunday about an aggravated assault that happened at 3:49 a.m. near the Rookery. Frankies Boutique…
Macon Pride Event brings in large crowd
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It may have rained most of the day Saturday but a rainbow came afterward. That's what happened at Macon's first Pride Event. Tables and booths lined Third Street Park providing information on the services provided for the LGBT…
Perry man receives 20 year prison sentence for child pornography
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston Superior Court judge sentenced 23-year-old Brian Moody Ansley of Perry to 20 years in prison. This is according to a news release from the Houston County DA. The judge gave the sentence on June…
Warner Robins woman receives life sentence for killing girlfriend
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston Superior Court judge sentenced 25-year-old Shaneka Renee Smith of Warner Robins to life in prison on June 24th. According to a Houston County DA news release, Smith pleaded guilty to one count of…
East Macon drive-by shooting leaves victim in critical condition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators charged a suspect with an east Macon shooting incident that happened on Friday night. Authorities say they obtained arrest warrants on a second suspect involved in the shooting. Investigators say that Lawanda…
Wounded man attempts to drive himself to hospital, hits phone pole
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that happened in a parking lot near Villa Crest Avenue at Houston Avenue. Investigators say that the incident happened around 10:27 p.m. on Sunday. Investigators say…
Victim shoots attacker in attempted robbery near Rookery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A robbery victim shot his attacker in front of the Rookery on Sunday. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies say the incident happened around 3:49 a.m. Deputies say that 30-year-old Brett Bledsoe was walking home and stopped to…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for much of Middle Georgia
Most of Middle Georgia is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9 & 10pm. This means that conditions are favorable for any storms that form this afternoon to become severe. The main modes of severe weather expected this afternoon…
Baldwin High School hosts 7 on 7 tournament, aims to change lives of players
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baldwin High School held its third annual seven on seven tournament under head football…
Facebook video shows deputy hitting woman, defending himself
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A video shared on Facebook involving a Bibb County deputy, is raising questions on social media. The video shows the deputy hitting a woman multiple times before taking her down. In the comments, people are concerned the deputy is using too much force.
Bibb County investigator buys teen a suit for wedding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigator went above and beyond his duties to help a teen trying to make money to attend a wedding.
Severe storms possible for Middle Georgia Saturday
Strong to severe storms will once again be possible for the Middle Georgia area on Saturday. Several rounds of storms will push into our area from the north bringing the threat for damaging winds gusts of 60 mph, heavy rain,…
Macon man found guilty of sex with under-aged girl
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County jurors found a Macon man guilty of having sex with an under-aged girl on Friday. According to a Macon-Bibb district attorney news release, 26-year-old Quantez Dixon was found guilty of statutory rape. Jurors found…
Peach County hosts first ever Senior Citizen Cornhole Tourney
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A number of senior centers participated in a first-ever Peach Senior Center Cornhole Tournament today. The following senior centers gathered at Peach County Senior Center for the cornhole tournament: Crawford County Senior Center Warner Robins…
Make Music Day Macon Worldwide Celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Make Music Day Worldwide Celebration made its way to Middle Georgia. The free event celebrates music from around the world on June 21st. It started in France in 1982. The event happened simultaneously with more than…
Macon house fire deemed as arson
Macon house fire deemed as arson MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Fire Department is investigating a fire that started on the 1000 block of Crescent Avenue on Friday. Macon-Bibb County fire investigator Lt. Ben Gleaton deems the incident…
Two Macon residents are helping create change
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Macon residents have visions to help improve their communities. Grant money from Emerging Cities Champion is helping recipients live out their visions.
Mercer professors receive $200,000 grant to attack opioid overdose
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University School of Medicine professors Dr. Bryant Smalley and Dr. Jacob Warren received a $200,000 grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration to create a plan to prevent the opioid crisis in rural…
Free gun locks for citizens after shooting death of Jones County toddler
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The U.S. attorney’s office teamed up with Project Child Safe to distribute free gun locks in the area. The U.S. attorney’s office partnered with Jones County Sheriff's Office after a 2-year-old died in the hospital after being…
LIST: Thursday's severe weather causes power outages in Middle Georgia
Storms rolling through Middle Georgia are causing multiple power outages.
Planet Fitness Trainer in Warner Robins creating impact through Teen Summer Challenge program
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Planet Fitness launched its Teen Summer Challenge program in May. The fitness center wants to get teens into shape during the summer. Also, the program is free. The Warner Robins location is taking their part…
Baldwin County library system faces closure due to funding cut
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Baldwin County Library faces a possible closure due to a decrease in funding.
2 Baldwin State inmates charged with murder of another inmate
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Authorities charged two Baldwin State inmates with the murder of an inmate in June. According to the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, authorities issued murder warrants to Timothy Paul Dunigan and Trinity Wayne Bussler on June 19th.…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for strong storms this afternoon and evening
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all of Middle Georgia until 10 pm. This means that any storms this afternoon and evening have all the atmospheric ingredients to become severe. Main threats with storms tonight…
Deputies still looking for Cook Out robbery suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are still searching for 22-year-old Jared Al Farley of Macon, who they say robbed the Cook Out on Brookhaven Road in June.
Dog of the Week: Lovebug
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Lovebug is a two or three year old catahoula mix. She's a bundle of energy who loves people and other dogs. Lisa Goss, a volunteer with All About Animals Rescue, visited Daybreak with Lovebug in the…