Cooler air moves in, just in time for Thanksgiving
Good evening, After a day in the mid 60's and a few isolated showers, we will see a big cool down on the way through the end of the week. High pressure will be keeping us clear and cool through…
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Arrest made in Macon hit-and-run that sent child to hospital
A woman was arrested Monday after a November 3 hit-and-run sent a child to the hospital.
Warner Robins Officer Arrested, On Administrative Leave
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office has opened an internal investigation into the Warner Robins Police Department following the arrest of an officer. Deputies arrested Officer Andrew Hernandez after a woman arrived at Houston Medical Center with…
Fifth Arrest Made In Shooting Death of Macon Teen
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office made a fifth arrest in connection to the murder of 16-year-old Kendrick Davis. The teen was shot and killed the night of October 30th while walking at the corner of Warpath Road…
Police are reminding travelers before hitting the road for the holidays, buckle up
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds of people are getting ready to hit the road for their holiday plans. Members with the Georgia Public Safety Office says hundreds have died due to car crashes, this year. "Think about the first thing…
Macon teen donates more than $25,000 to Middle Georgia Food Bank
Just ahead of the holidays, a Macon teen is giving back to her community in a major league way. 17 year-old Karsen Ochs is trying to 'Strike Out Hunger'.
A dry cold front ushers in cooler temps through the week
Good evening, The sun has been hanging around through much of the weekend, but we will have some clouds to start the day on Tuesday. A cold front has ushered in clouds across Middle Georgia this evening and will be…
Deal signs $270 million hurricane relief spending plan for South Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Governor Nathan Deal's special session came to an end on Saturday with a passed multi-million dollar spending plan for the Hurricane Michael relief effort. It marked the end of a packed five day-long special session called…
Elaine Lucas Senior Center offers more activities and events for seniors to do
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Senior citizens in Macon-Bibb have their own facility to hang out. The Elaine Lucas Senior Center opened its doors Monday morning. Now that the Elaine Lucas Senior Center is open, seniors tells 41NBC they finally have…
Local sorority chapter feeds 100 families for Thanksgiving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thanksgiving is this Thursday and a local sorority chapter is making sure some families in Macon don't go without a Thanksgiving dinner. The Epsilon Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is handing out boxes…
Two Arrested For Involvement in Dollar General Armed Robbery
MACON, Ga - Two people have been arrested by Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies for their involvement in an armed robbery in Macon. Deputies arrested 18 year old Juan Malik Parker and 27 year old Jasmine James. Deputies say Parker robbed the…
Macon Man Shot in His Home, Deputies Looking For Suspect
MACON, Ga - Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for the person who shot a Macon man while he was in his house. Deputies said it happened Saturday night just before 9 in the 3300 block of Thunderbird Road. Deputies…
Truck driver cited in school bus crash in Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A driver is taken to the hospital after his truck is hit by a school bus. The crash happened around 2:45 Friday evening on Eisenhower Parkway and Romeiser Drive, near Interstate 475. Sgt. Linda Howard with the…
Businesses are hoping to raise more money for this year's Layaway Santa
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are at the start of the holiday season, and with that comes the spirit of giving. "Everybody looks at Christmas as a time to receive gifts, but so many do give and if you're able…
Organizers prepare for even bigger Christmas Light Extravaganza
Downtown Macon's Christmas Light Extravaganza is soon to be back and better than ever this year with more lights, more space and more activities.
Monroe Co. Officials re-branding their community with help from residents
Officials in Monroe County are trying to rebrand and using feedback from residents to do it. They say branding is key to moving Monroe County forward.
Stacey Abrams ends race for Governor of Georgia
GEORGIA (AP) - Democrat Stacey Abrams says she can't win the Georgia governor's race, effectively ending her challenge to Republican Brian Kemp. Her speech Friday effectively puts a stop to the contest. The final result had been in doubt for…
Man confesses to over 90 homicides, solving two Macon cold cases
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office solves two cold cases from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s thanks to a recent confession. Investigators say 78-year-old Samuel Little confessed to killing over 90 women over four decades across the United…
UPDATE: GBI makes arrests in Warner Robins illegal gambling cases
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Commercial Gambling Unit executed four search warrants in Houston County for violations of Georgia’s commercial gambling laws. Agents also made four arrest in connection to illegal gaming: Kevin Huggler, 37, Warner…
Milledgeville Police Specialized Patrol Unit receives community grant
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Milledgeville Police Department’s Specialized Patrol Unit (SPU) is receiving a $4,600 community grant from Washington EMC’s Operation Round Up program. Operation Round Up is a community development program funded by the voluntary contributions of Washington EMC customers…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office Looking For Car Break In Suspects
MACON, Ga - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for it's help finding three men wanted for breaking into cars. Deputies said the men broke into cars at different locations in the Skipperton Road Area in Macon…
Five People Taken To Hospital After Crash In Macon
MACON, Ga - Five people were sent to the hospital after a crash involving an SUV, a van and a tractor trailer in Macon. Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies said the crash happened just before 4 Thursday afternoon on Shurling Drive.…
23 Year Old Man Killed While Pushing A Car In Macon
MACON, Ga - A car crash in Macon killed a man. Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies say the crash happened on Forsyth Road near the Tucker Road just before 12:30 Friday morning. Deputies say a white Chevy Classic broke down and was…
Judge sentences Isaac Culver to 7 years in Bibb County Schools fraud case
A judge has sentenced Isaac J. Culver III and his company, Progressive Consulting Technologies, for his involvement in the multi-million dollar fraud case.
Local Vietnam veterans take part in public recognition ceremony
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - It's a long overdue public recognition for Vietnam veterans from Bibb and the surrounding counties. Thursday afternoon, the Nathaniel Macon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a special ceremony for local Vietnam veterans at…
Coliseum Medical Centers receive an 'A' for patient safety and care quality
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coliseum Medical Centers just received a good grade from a national organization that grades patient safety and care quality. Coliseum Medical Centers, Coliseum Northside and Fairview Park Hospital received A's on their scores. The Leapfrog Organization…
Deal breaks down the numbers in $470 million South Georgia spending plan
As Governor Nathan Deal's emergency session continues, lawmakers are beginning to make progress on South Georgia support funding.
Daybreak Interview - Big Brothers Big Sisters Color Run
MACON, Ga – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia is an organization that's devoted to helping change children's lives for the better in Middle Georgia. Dianna Glymph, who's with the nonprofit organization, visited Daybreak to talk about…
Hungry? Uber Eats launches in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Uber drivers in Macon say their customers ask when Uber Eats is coming to the area. Today, it has finally arrived. "This is pretty much my full-time. This is something I enjoy doing. I enjoy customer service…
Rain finally makes an exit, but the sun takes a bit longer to reappear
Good evening, The heaviest rain of the past few days has started across Middle Georgia this evening and won't be letting up until tomorrow. Two different areas of low pressure are interacting across the southeast, but the good news for…
Committee passes Deal's budget amendments including removal of Mercer expansion
Wednesday was day two of the special session called by Governor Nathan Deal. Members of the state’s appropriations committee passed Deal’s recommendations.
As precincts continue to count votes, Abrams gets closer to forcing run-off
As the special session continues, so does controversy surrounding the race for a Governor and the aftermath of issues at the polls.
Two suspects wanted for identity theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify two suspects wanted for identity theft. According to a news release from the Sheriff's Office, on October 30, 2018, two suspects opened credit…
Deputies searching for downtown Macon burglary suspect
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need help tracking down a burglary suspect. They are trying to location 26-year-old Justin Michael Spires. Spires is wanted in connection with damage to and theft from several businesses in the downtown Macon…
Local Toys For Tots campaign to host 'Stuff the Truck' event this weekend
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - It's the season for giving! If you want to give back this holiday season, Toys for Tots is one way to do so. Toys for Tots is run by the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve whose…
More rain Wednesday-Thursday warrants Flash Flood Watch for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - With even more rain in the forecast Wednesday and Thursday, a Flash Flood Watch has been issued for almost all of Middle Georgia (Minus Treutlen, Wheeler and Telfair County). In the past two days, Middle Georgia…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating Tuesday dollar store robbery
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened Tuesday night.
Warner Robins woman shot, killed
UPDATE: Warner Robins detectives believe Helms and Reyes they knew each other prior to the deadly shooting Tuesday night, and was brought to the home by a friend. According to a police report, the three spent some time together at…
Heavy rain is likely to bring flooding concerns to Middle Georgia Wednesday and Thursday
Good evening, We have had a break from heavy rain across Middle Georgia for much of the night, but rain is moving back in and we could see significant flooding across the area. A low pressure system is setting up…
Teen in serious condition after being hit
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teenager in Warner Robins was hit by a car trying to cross the street on his bike Tuesday. The Warner Robins Police Department says the accident happened at the intersection of Houston Road and…
Man robs Dollar General in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police responded to the Dollar General at 640 Dunbar Road in reference to an Armed Robbery. According to a news release from the Warner Robins Police Department, a black male dressed in all…
Protests erupt at the Georgia State Capitol on Day One of Emergency Session
Despite the purpose of the session, residents and state leaders took Tuesday to show their opposition to votes not being counted in the Governor's race.
Macon-Bibb looks for funds to remove blight so Ocmulgee Monument can become national park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Commissioners are working with the state on making Ocmulgee National Monument into a national park. If the senate approves this, Ocmulgee would double in acreage and change its name, but there's some hurdles dealing with blighted…
Northeast QB Ussery arrested after bringing loaded gun to school
Northeast High School quarterback Nolan Ussery was arrested Monday after bringing a loaded handgun to school.
Flood watches and warnings issued for much of Middle Georgia through Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for much of Middle Georgia. Rain will increase across the area through the day on Wednesday into Thursday bringing the potential for 2-3" of rain in addition to the rain we…
Suspicious death investigation in East Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the suspicious death of a female that occurred at the Raintree Apartments in east Bibb County. The management had not heard from 62 year old Mary Robinson, for several…
Macon-Bibb Leaders Tour New Amazon Fulfillment Center
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority officials toured the area's new Amazon Fulfillment Center, Friday. Partners with the Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners, Bibb County Board of Education, Macon Water Authority, Central GA Technical College, Georgia Power and Navicent…
Daybreak Interview - Life Lessons From Yolanda Thomas
MACON, Ga – Sometimes people need help with basic life skills. Like how you should conduct yourself during an interview, budgeting and how to stay healthy. Yolanda Thomas teaches all those important life skills. Tuesday she visited Daybreak to give tips…
Deputies Looking For Man Who Tried Robbing An AutoZone
MACON, Ga - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery. Deputies say it happened at the AutoZone on Vineville Avenue in Macon around 6:40 Monday night. Deputies say a man entered the store with a handgun…
Two Men Wanted For Armed Robbery At Family Dollar
MACON, Ga - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men wanted for an armed robbery at a Family Dollar in Macon. Deputies say it happened at the Family Dollar at 4925 Bloomfield Road just before 9 Monday night.…