Macon Vet Center celebrates 40th anniversary of vet program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon Vet Center celebrated its 40th anniversary. The Vet Center Program started in 1979 to assist Vietnam veterans who returned from war.
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Macon woman arrested for stealing minivan
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon woman for the theft of a vehicle on June 13th. Deputies say they answered a call in the 1400 block of Bailey Avenue about a stolen car around 10:15…
4 Macon men arrested with stolen guns, drugs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested four Macon men for drugs and gun charges. Authorities say that special investigations deputies along with other units conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 4400 block of Robinson…
Summer camps' protocol for kids with allergies
Summer camps' protocol for kids with allergies MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Parenting a child with severe allergies can be nerve-wracking. Especially, if the parent decides to send their child to summer camp. Most parents like their kids to stay active…
WAITR offers free deliveries for Father's Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The food delivery service WAITR plans to remove delivery fees for dads in honor of Father's Day.
Friday brings another dry and warm day to Middle Georgia
We finally saw a cold front move through Middle Georgia. This brought a nice day with lower humidity and plenty of sunshine. More days like this are on the way. High pressure will filter in behind the cold front as…
Former Jones County deputy arrested after GBI investigation
A former Jones County Sheriff's Office deputy is in custody at the Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office Detention Center after being arrested Thursday.
Baseball league for people with special needs coming to Macon
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – A baseball league for teens and adults with Special Needs is coming to Macon soon.
Sheriff: 3 found dead in Georgia in apparent murder-suicide
BARNESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Authorities in Georgia say three people have been found dead at two homes in what appears to be a double murder-suicide. Lamar County Sheriff Brad White tells news outlets deputies responded Thursday to reports of unresponsive…
Americus man charged in deadly Warner Robins crash
An Americus man faces charges after a deadly crash May 25.
Macon landmark needs repairs, accepting proposals from contractors
Macon landmark needs repairs, accepting proposals from contractors MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 100-year-old landmark needs repairs, and the Macon-Bibb Transit Authority (MTA) needs help to do it. The brick chimney/smokestack that sits behind the MTA on Cherry Street is…
Robins Regional Chamber holds annual luncheon
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local business owners and past chamber members of the Robins Regional Chamber partnered for an annual luncheon this afternoon.
Missing Macon woman found, family has been notified
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies found a woman who went missing on May 31st. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies say they received a call about a female that had been seen in the news. Deputies later identified the…
Deputies arrest man in connection to north Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man in connection to the shooting of 22-year-old Connor Bridges. The incident happened on August 24, 2018, on Northside Drive. Authorities say that an off duty investigator saw 46-year-old…
2-year-old in critical condition after being shot in Jones County
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A 2-year-old is in critical condition after being shot in the head. This is according to a statement from Captain Jimmy Black with the Jones County Sheriff's Office. Black says a loaded pistol was accessible to the…
Dry weather moves in for the end of the week
Clouds and cool temps hung around for most of the day in Middle Georgia thanks to a wedge front to our northeast. This also managed to keep us too stable to be hospitable to storms this evening, beginning our dry…
Bibb County Summer Meals Program begins
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – The Atlanta Community Food Bank held its summer meals kick-off celebration at Bruce Elementary School in Macon Wednesday.
Milledgeville Mayor, others host Peace Festival
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Mary Copeland along with Donnie Cannie and OC3 Entertainment, are coming together to host the first Milledgeville Peace Festival.
Macon teen arrested, accused of breaking into Commissioners home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Deputies arrested 18-year-old Xavier Matthew Lewis, accusing him of breaking into Commissioner Virgil Watkins' home Wednesday.
The U.S. Patent and Trade Office helps deliver innovative summer academy
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Starbase Robins is partnering with the U.S. Patent and Trade Office to help educate girls with a three-day workshop. The summer academy at the Museum of Aviation supports rising 6th through 8th-grade girls. The workshop teaches…
Warner Robins homes will be getting free smoke alarms, batteries Saturday
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Hidden Creek subdivision in Warner Robins (and surrounding areas) plans to participate in the Smoke Alarm Blitz on Saturday. The Warner Robins Fire Department partners with the Red Cross to hold the blitz every six…
Workout Wednesday: Stretching rolled shoulders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For this week's Workout Wednesday, 41NBC finds ways to stretch your chest out to avoid rolled shoulders.
GSW’s granted Southwestern Promise scholarship to 188 incoming Georgia freshmen, funds still available
AMERICUS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) awarded the new Southwestern Promise scholarship to 188 incoming freshmen. According to the college, funds are still available for those hoping to attend GSW this Fall. The scholarship program guarantees scholarships…
27th Annual Juneteenth celebration set to kick off in Tattnall Square Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 27th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival kicks off at Tattnall Square Park Saturday as part of a week-long list of upcoming events in Macon commemorating Juneteenth. Community leaders and residents across Middle Georgia are ready to…
Bibb budget: No tax increase, no salary increase for public safety nor county employees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners voted on the 2020 budget. It doesn't include a millage rate increase or pay raises to any county employee. Commissioners said they promised citizens they wouldn't raise taxes three years in a row, and…
Wednesday brings rain chances and a cool down to Middle Georgia
Showers and storms popped up across Middle Georgia this afternoon and have lingered into the evening. Expect a few more showers to pop up overnight and into tomorrow. The biggest change for tomorrow will be a cool down from a…
NASCAR's Ryan Newman speaks at United in Pink's camp for kids
Children with loved ones diagnosed with breast cancer are getting a chance this week to be kids again.
The job of motorcycle deputy just got easier in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County Sheriff's motorcycle deputies received an LEA Technology grant of almost $26,000. The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police awarded the grant to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office traffic division. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is…
One store owner says essential oils are good to use, in moderation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Throughout our lives, we hear mixed reviews when it comes to using essential oils to heal our bodies. Willow Tree Vitamin and Herb Shop Owner Melody Faircloth has been in the essential oils business for 30 years.…
3-month-old infant death under investigation by Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into the death of an infant that occurred today. Investigators say that they responded to a call in the 2800 block of Regina Drive around 1:30 p.m. The grandmother reportedly…
Macon man arrested for possession of gun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man for possession of a firearm by a felon. On June 9th around 12:30 a.m., deputies responded to a call in the 2100 block of Ferguson Street about a…
Fatal accident on Pio Nono Avenue, one person dies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a traffic accident that left one person dead. The incident happened Monday around 10 p.m. on Pio Nono Avenue near Dewey Street. Deputies found 53-year-old Henry Eugene Brown unresponsive…
Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores June 3-9
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 3 and Sunday, June 9.
Storm chances linger ahead of dry air late this week
We saw yet another day of rain and storms in Middle Georgia, with a line of storms pushing through this afternoon. Warm and muggy conditions have been accompanying the rainy weather as well, but there is relief on the way.…
Parts of Amerson River Park closed due to flooding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- With the rain that has accumulated in Macon, rivers and streams continue to rise.
Free pass to museums offered at the libraries in Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon Museum pass is offered at all libraries in Georgia.
Savings tips to help you stay cool this summer
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – As summer temperatures continue to rise, Middle Georgia residents will turn up the A/C.
Macon man arrested for DUI, drugs after fleeing from deputy
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a man for DUI and drug possession after trying to escape police.
Gang member sentenced to prison for burglary, shooting
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – A gang member has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault, burglary, and violating Georgia’s Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.
Medical Monday - What is Sepsis?
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – According to the World Health Organization, sepsis affects an estimated 30 million people worldwide, potentially leading to 6 million deaths. Liz Polizzatti, the Sepsis Coordinator for Coliseum Northside Hospital, visited Daybreak to tell us more about…
2 more arrested following armed robbery of Macon Family Dollar
Two more people are in custody following an armed robbery of an east Macon Family Dollar Tuesday.
Severe storm brings down tree in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Severe weather caused a tree to fall through a home in Warner Robins on Kinsbury Circle Friday.
2019 Georgia Peach Festival underway with world famous peach cobbler
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 2019 Georgia Peach Festival is underway in Fort Valley for this weekend, complete with live music, great food, local vendors and of course Middle Georgia’s finest peaches. This weekend’s action will take place along…
Middle Georgia farmers excited about disaster relief funding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Donald Trump has signed a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill aimed at helping communities across the country bounce back from hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and fires. Governor Brian Kemp, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, U.S. Senator…
Paint spills into creek in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to a post on the Monroe County Emergency Service's Facebook page, a tractor trailer crashed on I-75 just north of Johnsonville Road Friday morning. It was carrying a load of paint and some of it…
Georgia allocates $1.5 million to address "period poverty"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia lawmakers are making it easier for women in low-income areas to get menstrual products. The state's 2020 budget includes $1.5 million to address period poverty. Period poverty is the state of reality for women who…
National Donut Day isn't ALL about the donuts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The first Friday in June is designated as National Donut Day, but it's not just a chance for everyone to appreciate a good donut. The Salvation Army in Macon passed out donuts all over the city Friday…
Warner Robins Police collect money for Special Olympics
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Warner Robins police were scattered across the city all morning, collecting donations at Dunkin Donuts for Special Olympics Georgia. One officer in particular has a passion for the Special Olympics and has volunteered with them since…
Severe crash in Peach County injures two people
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Early this morning, two vehicles were involved in a severe crash in Peach County. According to Stephanie Stallings with the Georgia State Patrol, Fabwin Rice was driving a 2019 Kia Forte, traveling north on Interstate 75…
Daybreak Interview - Summer Book-Out
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Students in Middle Georgia are out of school for summer break, which means they may not be reading as much as they do when they're in the classroom. Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, the United Way of…