MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new expansion project is about to start at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The manager there says the airport needs more runway space and services. It was all smiles when Allison and Chris Carroll's daughter…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds of people came together to create peace within the Macon community. Sunday, at Central City Park, people took a stand against gun violence in Macon in part of "guns down, water guns up." Event organizers…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The largest firework show in the history of the Warner Robins Independence Day Celebration will happen this year according to Mayor Toms assistant, Mandy Stella. Preparations are being made at the McConnell-Talbet Stadium for the big…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 10-year-old boy gets shot in the arm by his brother while their parents are at work. The incident happened on July 1st around 12:35 p.m. Warner Robins Police officers responded to a call on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies say a Macon woman shot and killed her husband after three weeks of marriage. Deputies say they received a call around 1 p.m. about a shooting at 5908 Leone Drive. They…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Fantasy 5 jackpot ticket worth $411,975 sold in Macon on June 30th. According to a Georgia Lottery news release, the ticket was sold at the Sunoco, located in the 3800 block of Northside Drive. Gaming…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an aggravated assault with a truck that happened at the 20’s Pub & Sub on Riverside Drive. Authorities say that the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Deputies say they…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department gave a presentation Friday, on safety precautions on how to properly handle fireworks on the 4th of July.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, visited the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center in Warner Robins Friday.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon woman for stealing a vehicle. On June 27th, deputies responded to a call in the 100 block of Gardner Street regarding a stolen auto. Deputies say that 42-year-old Carlo…
Georgia gets new drivers license design, effective now MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia has a new drivers license design and its available now. The Department of Driver Services changes the design of the license every 8 to 10 years. The Director…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- New construction is happening on the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Macon campus. Macon-Bibb County is constructing a road that will run straight through campus. MGA facilities director Trey Crisp says that workers removed 1,100 yards of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Crimestoppers tip that led to the arrest of one of the Top 15 Most Wanted. Deputies say they received a tip that 32-year-old Kenon Mekeal Newbill was at a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man sprayed air freshener in an attempt to hide the smell of marijuana coming from his car. A Bibb County Sheriff’s deputy patrolled the Montpelier Avenue and Pansy Avenue area when they saw a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Macon men for possession of a pistol at Rosa Jackson Center. Deputies say they were checking the Rosa Jackson Center on June 25th around 1:15 a.m. That’s when they saw…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A second person died after a shooting at a Macon townhouse on Wednesday. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 27-year-old Matthew Davis died around 9:19 a.m. on Friday. An unidentified suspect shot Davis in the head…
Macon native Charles Olson says he will establish a committee next week to explore his candidacy in the Macon-Bibb mayoral race.
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – It was National HIV Testing Day Thursday, and clinics in Middle Georgia celebrated by offering free HIV testing.
High temperatures have been in the 90's for a few days, but we will be cranking up the heat as we head into next week. Tomorrow will be another nice day, however Middle Georgia will likely see increased humidity and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- District Attorney David Cooke is running for re-election in 2020. This was announced at a press release campaign Thursday. Cooke is currently serving his second term as Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney. He says his main priority…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The NAACP released a statement Thursday afternoon accusing a deputy of assault during an arrest. On June 23rd, Deputy Nicholas Denny received the call that 33-year-old Marquez Lewis stole two cases of beer from the Flash Foods…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb Sheriff’s investigators are looking into an aggravated assault incident that happened at the Summit Apartments on Edna Place around 12 p.m. Investigators say when deputies arrived, they found 26-year-old Terrence Torman of Ashville N.C. on…
Former SEC champ makes history WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Marquis Westbrook is a husband, a proud father, and a former cornerback on Florida's 2000 SEC Championship team. But that's only the tip of the iceberg. He's the first African-American…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man with cocaine during a traffic stop. Authorities say that deputies patrolled the Pansy Avenue and Daffodil Avenue area. That's when they saw a burgundy S.U.V. fail to stop…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – One man is dead and two other people are in the hospital with injuries after a shooting in West Macon late Wednesday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting took place at Green…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Selena is a two or three year old black lab mix. She’s a sweetheart who loves people and playing outside. Selena also needs to find a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals…
Clouds helped much of Middle Georgia stay cool today, but more sunshine is on the way through much of the rest of the week. With the full sunshine, we are also anticipating temperatures back close to normal for this time…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is working on a project that's bringing life back into the Booker T. Washington Community Center.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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, 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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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 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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 17 and Friday, June 21.
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…
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…
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…