Dublin, GEORGIA (41NBC/WMGT) - A Laurens County 8th grader died in a car crash Sunday afternoon. Authorities pronounced 14 -year-old Brandon Jones dead at the scene when his 19-year-old brother lost control of the car and ran into a ditch.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to the CDC, drowning is the second leading cause of death among children under 14 years old. In the last 72 hours, there have been more than five reports on drowning victims in the state…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In Middle Georgia, we deal with a wide range of weather conditions. With temperatures ranging close to 100 degrees, the Salvation Army in Macon wants people to know about the availability of cooling stations. The cooling…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia's Department of Revenue has added a new state-of-the-art system upgrade for its vehicle registration and other services. The Bibb County Tax Commissioner's office is now reopened. The upgrades are expected to allow more self-service options,…
Swelling, redness, intense pain and anaphylactic shock. Those are just a few reactions you can have if you're bitten by a venomous snake.
We did it again! Today we made it to 100 degrees BREAKING the record for this date and tying the all time record for high temperatures in May here in Macon! This makes it 5 days IN A ROW of…
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 20 and Friday, May 24.
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Many schools in Middle Georgia are off for the summer. Even though students are out of the classroom, it doesn't mean they have to stop learning. Erika Thomas is a Registered Respiratory Therapist and Founder of…
Today we warmed up to 99 in Macon, once again tying a record high temperature for this date. This is the 4th day in a row of either breaking or tying high temperature records. High pressure continues to keep most…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Many of you are firing up your grills today, or hanging out by the pool, as Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. Memorial Day has a deeper meaning. Veterans in Dublin said thanks to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Veterans from the Pleasant Hill area in Macon gathered at Linwood Cemetery honor to those in the military. The Macon Cemetery Preservation Corporation held its annual Memorial Day program in remembrance of those who served in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb fire crews responded to a house fire on Taylor street in Macon around 12:30 a.m. According to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones, when fire crews got to the scene, they found the front side of the…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Memorial Day ceremonies are held throughout the nation honoring the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Active duty members and elected officials came together at the Georgia Veteran Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A West Laurens 8th grader died on Sunday after being ejected from a car. Sergeant First Class McKay Bloodworth says they got the call at 3:22 p.m. He says that the teenagers were going south on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb Sheriff’s investigators charged a man in connection to a Personal Armed Robbery that happened around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Investigators say that a man reportedly knocked on the door of a residence located on…
Friday proved to be yet another hot day in Middle Georgia. By 4pm temps hit 97 at Middle Georgia Regional Airport, tying the old record set in 1962. High pressure continues to sit over the southeast, creating a blocking pattern…
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several students were injured Friday in Crawford County, after their school bus was involved in an accident.
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office has new technology to help with investigations from a bird's eye view. The sheriff's office unveiled new drones Friday.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Robert Smith was the commencement speaker for Morehouse College and ended up giving everyone that graduated a gift of paying for student loans. The upcoming BET Awards will feature Drake and Cardi B. Plus Kim Kardashian may…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Southern Pines Water Park in Dublin is open just in time for the holiday weekend. In less than a year, construction crews have completed the park. As Laurens County continues to grow, residents say they’re…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All About Animals Rescue shelter needs donors to help after a group of animals were found abandoned on Thursday morning. Volunteers say that someone left the animals outside in sealed bins with tape. When the rescue…
The heat is sticking around across the southeast as we head into our holiday weekend. A ridge of high pressure will keep us dry and hot through the weekend. This means we will get plenty of sunshine over the weekend,…
Three men are in custody after Bibb County deputies say they shoplifted from a department store and then crashed their vehicle after a chase.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators arrested a Macon man for an aggravated assault on May 22nd around 10:30 a.m. The arrest stemmed from an incident that happened on May 13th. Deputies say that 29-year-old Dwayne Eddie Williams…
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center released their 2019 tropical outlook for the Atlantic Basin and trends look to stay around normal. NOAA predicts 9-15 total named storms for the season. Of the named storms 4-8 are expected to become hurricanes and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins is getting a monument added to their property. The Airman's Memorial Monument is located behind the Eagle building of the museum. Wing Chaplain Rolf Holmquist says that this…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Newtown Macon celebrated the opening of the Walnut Creek connector trail along the Ocmulgee Heritage trail on Friday. Named in honor of the former Newtown Macon President and CEO Mike Ford, the trail connects the Otis…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bibb County jury found a Hawkinsville man guilty on Wednesday for the intent to have sex with an underaged girl. Jurors convicted 54-year-old David Martin Conatser of the following: One count of criminal attempt to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man in connection to a commercial burglary. On May 22, 2019, deputies responded to a call on 3430 Pio Nono Avenue, TSD Auto Brokers around 7 p.m. Deputies say…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Volunteers at All About Animals Rescue believe that Otis is a 2 year old Pitbull mix. He's people friendly, cat friendly and is visually impaired. Lisa Goss, a volunteer with All About Animals Rescue, visted Daybreak…
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The oil from hemp, known as CBD, and the products are sold in Macon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon's District Attorney says he's staying true to his oath by not prosecuting cases under Georgia's new 'heartbeat' law. Attorney David Cooke says he will not prosecute women who have abortions.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Memorial Day is around the corner. That means it’s time to travel. Michael Sacayan has been the General Manager of the Discount Tire in Macon for 16 years. Sacayan says summertime tends to be problematic for…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins is getting a monument added to their property. The Airman's Memorial Monument is located behind the Eagle building of the museum. Base officials will pay tribute to 39…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Blue Star Memorial Marker event allowed guests to witness the dedication of the public service of Charlie Elliott. Charlie Elliott was the first-ever Director of Georgia State Parks (1937-1938) who went on to be the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators and members of the U.S. Marshal’s Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested a man in connection to a robbery that happened around 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Authorities say they arrested 48-year-old Wesley…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Byron police officers responded to a shooting in the Poole and Hamlin Streets area in Byron, Georgia on April 21st around 9:41 p.m. Officers say they found the victim, Brandon Merion of Byron with a single…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Tabata is a type of training where you do high intensity exercises for 20 seconds, followed by a 10 second break, for eight rounds. Andi Hardy, from Navicent Health's Wellness Center, visited Daybreak teach us how…
We made it back into the mid 90's today across Middle Georgia. More warm days are on the way through the week with the possibility of a few record breaking days. Wednesday will see our only chance for the formation…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted 5-4 Tuesday to reduce penalties for those possessing small amounts of marijuana.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A $3,000 increase for certified employees in Bibb County and a 2% increase for classified employees was proposed at the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Superintendents Recommended Budget. The Bibb County Board of Education held a Called Board…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Fort Valley State University are gaining hands-on experience with renewable energy. FVSU is working with Georgia Power to bring solar panels to the campus. This may help those with limited utility access. According…
Navicent Health Baldwin County celebrates opening of new ER MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After nearly seven months of remodeling, the emergency room at Navicent Health in Baldwin County is ready to serve patients. The hospital announced that the completion of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon Regional Crimestoppers released the new Top 15 Most Wanted list for the second quarter in the Macon Regional area. Officials announced the list in a news conference. Authorities say that the new defendants are wanted on…
The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center host its Memorial Day program Monday, May 27th at 11 a.m. DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center will host its annual Memorial Day program Monday, May 27th at 11 a.m.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., United Way, and the Frank Johnson Recreation Center advisory board have partnered to sponsor a citywide summer “book-out” at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center on Saturday, June 8th from 11…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a robbery of the American Pride Bank on Forsyth Road. Authorities say that the incident happened around 11 a.m. Deputies say that the suspect reportedly walked inside the bank and…
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 13 and Friday, May 17.
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's now legal for Georgia farmers to grow hemp. Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 213 into law earlier this month.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Graduating seniors in Bibb County visited Heard Elementary School Monday. Seniors got the opportunity to visit former teachers, and see old classmates they haven’t seen since elementary school. "It's nostalgic, I mean back where it all…