Greyhound moving to MTA's terminal station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Greyhound location is moving from Spring Street, to the Macon Transit Authority Terminal Station on Cherry Street.
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New River Edge Facility to have 24 hour Crisis Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The River Edge Behavioral Health Center staff says that hundreds of people are living with mental health disorders and battling addictions. On Tuesday, River Edge broke ground on their new facility. The staff says this will…
"School's Open, Drive Carefully" campaign launches ahead of school year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- AAA highlights their "Schools Open, Drive Carefully" campaign before Bibb County students return to school tomorrow. The campaign aims to reduce the number of child pedestrian fatalities and injuries. According to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety,…
Monroe County School District implements additional campus safety measures
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County schools are improving security measures. The Board of Education plans to focus on safety this year. The district is taking a proactive approach to handling security. Monroe County schools usually lock entrance doors to…
RUOK helps residents who stay at home in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A program in Houston County makes computer-generated calls to check on residents throughout the day. The RUOK program started about 20 years ago and it's free of charge. Captain Ricky Harlowe with the Houston County Sheriff's…
Phone scammers impersonate Bibb Sheriff's deputies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb Sheriff’s Office is alerting citizens about an officer impersonation phone scam. Authorities say that the scammer calls citizens claiming to work for the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The scammer then demands payment of fine…
Heat continues this week in Middle Georgia
A cold front to our west continues to struggle to push east through the end of the week. The result is that we continue to see an increase in our heat and our humidity, but we will also see an…
Argument leads to stabbing outside Macon gas station
Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies say an argument led to a stabbing outside an east Macon gas station Tuesday afternoon.
SURVEILLANCE VIDEO: 2 juveniles rob Family Dollar, Academy Sports
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested two juveniles for two separate burglaries. A 12-year-old and 13-year-old were taken into custody in connection with the burglary at the Family Dollar on Pio Nono Avenue.
Perry police looks to hire Traffic Control Guard for Hwy 41
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Classes start next Tuesday for Westfield School, and the Perry Police Department looks to hire a new Traffic Control Guard for Hwy 41. From the intersection of Hwy 41 and Perry Parkway to the corner of Hwy…
Co-op De Ville bike repair shop making difference in the community
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One Baldwin County bike repair shop is bringing new life to old bikes with the help of James Callaway. Bike Walk Baldwin established the shop. Callaway is known as the Bicycle King. “I’ve been doing this…
2 teens steal $200 worth of Plan B pills
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County investigators are looking for two teens who took $200 worth of Plan B pills. The pills help prevent pregnancy when taken after sex. Thursday night, deputies responded to the CVS on Mercer University Drive…
Navicent Health Baldwin opens new Women’s Imaging Center
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Medical Center Navicent Health of Baldwin County celebrated the opening of its Women’s Imaging Center on Tuesday. The new imaging center provides women a convenient and comfortable setting for services including the following: 3D mammography…
Addiction seminar aims to help family members
MACON, Georgia (41/WMGT)- Coliseum Medical Center wants to help family members who struggle with loved ones that suffer from addiction. An addiction seminar happens on Tuesday night at Coliseum Medical Center. The director of social services and activities therapy at…
Central State Prison officer arrested for giving inmate contraband
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Central State Prison officer was arrested for multiple crimes, including giving an inmate contraband. According to the Department of Corrections, authorities arrested Tashica Pettigrew for the following: Crossing guard line Possession of contraband Violation…
Five-star running back Kendall Milton chooses Georgia
CLOVIS, California (41NBC/WMGT) - Five-star running back Kendall Milton has committed to the University of Georgia. Milton, who attended Buchanan High School in Clovis, California, had more than 40 offers from various schools, including the likes of Alabama, LSU and…
Mercer University football to begin fall preseason camp
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Mercer University football team starts training camp on Friday, Aug. 2 at Five Star Stadium, per Mercer athletics. The squad will hold 25 practices before their season-opener at Western Carolina on Saturday, Aug. 31. Out…
Restaurant Report Card: View health inspection scores July 22-26
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, July 22 and Friday, June 26.
Heat and humidity return this week
After a wonderful weekend of weather, we are going to crank up the heat as we head through the week. Humidity will also be on the increase. A cold front will approach the southeast, increasing rain chances each day during…
Service scams, employment scams on the rise in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Better Business Bureau receives thousands of complaints from victims who fall prey to service and employment scams. According to the Better Business Bureau Vice President of Operations for Bibb County, Jason Blankenship, service scams in…
Outside company pursues motorists that damage Macon-Bibb property, saves taxpayers money
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb taxpayers are no longer responsible for accidental property damage. A partnership between the county and Peachtree Recovery will pursue the motorists who damage signs, fire hydrants, guard rails, and concrete blocks. In May, Peachtree Recovery…
New gym at Perry High expected to draw more tournaments, competitions
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry High School students will walk into a new gym on the first day of school. The amenities The new facility has the following amenities: 47,000 square-feet Seats 2,100 New locker rooms Weight room Trophy cases…
WANTED | Man robs Zaxby's at gunpoint in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police officers need your help finding a suspect who robbed a Zaxby's on Monday around 8:49 a.m. Warner Robins Police was dispatched to the Zaxby's at 2972 Highway 247 about an armed robbery. …
Cedric the Entertainer takes the stage in Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Comedian Cedric the Entertainer brought his laugh-out-loud comedy show to Macon over the weekend. The comedian and friends performed at the Macon City Auditorium Friday night. Known for TV shows like The Steve Harvey Show, The…
Little League Softball Tournament becomes Cinderella story
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A victory this year and a devastating loss last year. This is a Cinderella story like no other for the Little League Southeast Region Tournament. In a 9-to-1 victory over West Virginia, North Carolina won the…
2 men throw table through window of Macon pizza parlor
Two men threw a table through the window of Fatty’s Pizza in downtown Macon Friday, but have now both come forward.
Two meteor showers peak tonight, good viewing conditions in Middle Georiga
We have got a pretty great forecast across Middle Georgia for viewing of not one, but two meteor showers that are set to peak overnight and into Tuesday. The southern Delta Aquarids and Alpha Capricornids are expected to peak overnight…
Perry looks for new council member along with new mayor
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - City of Perry Mayor Pro Tem, Willie King, called a meeting of the Perry City Council for a special election for the District 3 post 1 position. Randall Walker served as District 3 post 1 council…
Attorney chosen for ethics complaint against council members
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The ethics complaint filed against six Warner Robins city council members is being reviewed by attorney Ted Meeker. The Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Mandy Stella, says that a computer program randomly selected the attorney from…
UPDATE | Macon woman shoots boyfriend, faces aggravated assault charge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon woman accused of shooting her boyfriend during a domestic dispute faces an aggravated assault charge. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic dispute and shots fired call that happened on the 4600 block…
Robber shoots out glass, enters Macon dollar store
Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies are looking for the person who robbed a dollar store Friday night.
Woman found dead in north Macon hotel parking lot
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –A Kentucky woman was found dead in a car at a north Macon motel Friday evening.
Coach's Corner: Mike Chastain Jones County Greyhounds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Greyhounds expect another winning season after going 45-15 in the last five seasons.
Planet Fitness Teen Summer Challenge participation growing in middle Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Planet Fitness launched its Teen Summer Challenge program back in May. The nationwide fitness center is getting kids into shape while the summer is still here. Within just a month of the initiative, Planet Fitness…
Baldwin County School District awarded $100,000 Implementation Grant from USDA
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The United States Department of Agriculture awarded the Baldwin County School District a $100,000 implementation grant for its “Baldwin Grows” farm-to-school program. According to Baldwin County Schools Wellness Coordinator Aketi Mayweather, the goals of "Baldwin Grows"…
Tiny Homes in east Macon ready for residents to move-in
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The tiny home community in east Macon is complete. Macon-Bibb leaders expressed their excitement around how the tiny homes are making an impact on the homeless as well as the neighborhood. Blighted homes are found on…
Experienced prosecutor Anita Reynolds Howard running for Macon District Attorney
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An experienced prosecutor plans to announce her candidacy for Macon District Attorney. For 14 years, Anita Reynolds Howard served as an Assistant District Attorney for Butts, Lamar, and Monroe counties. She also serves as a prosecutor…
Groups work to make Macon more LGBT friendly
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Groups work to make Macon a more LGBT friendly community. Macon’s first Pride event in over 20 years happened last month which sparked an urgency for change. LGBT and education Several people in the community partnered…
Perry home raided, police find cocaine, meth, pills
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Perry Police Department received a tip about the possible possession of illegal drugs at a home on the 100 block of Lynn Wright Drive on July 23. Authorities say they seized the following in the search: $30,480.00…
Houston County Superintendent highlights future goals
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County Schools Superintendent, Mark Scott, talks about his goals for the 2019/2020 school year. “Houston County Schools are committed to making safety the number one priority in all schools," Scott said. Houston County Schools…
Suspect arrested for dog fighting, drugs, guns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit deputies conducted a search warrant on a residence in the 4500 block of Brookhaven Road on July 25 at 1 p.m. Deputies say that they found the following…
4 people in Jones County arrested for trafficking meth, possession of guns
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit arrested four people in Gray on July 23 at 7 p.m. Authorities say this arrest comes after a month-long investigation. Authorities say that they seized over 2000 grams of…
WANTED | Man connected with criminal gang activities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies need your help finding 22-year-old Tyree Percadon Welch. Welch is wanted for Criminal Street Gang Activities. Authorities say that Welch was on social media teaching two children how to fight. He also…
Georgia Military College set to open new Annex Building
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Military College Prep School is almost finished with its new annex facility. Principal Pam Grant along with GMC’s Vice President Jeff Gray gave tours through the new building for visitors on Thursday. Grant says the…
Mark Robinson named Bibb Teacher of the Year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hutchins Career and Academy Charter College culinary teacher, Mark Robinson, is named Bibb County School District’s 2019 “Teacher of the Year.” Robinson has taught culinary at Hutchins for four years. Robinson says that he has helped…
Bibb County School Superintendent says this year's goal is to grow relationships
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County School District Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones says this school year's goal is to build relationships. Cheers filled the Macon Coliseum as Bibb teachers expressed their excitement for the upcoming school year at convocation. Dr.…
Little League World Series Regional Tourney brings people to Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Little League World Series Regional Tournaments return to Warner Robins for the tenth year in a row. The Little League Softball Tournament kicks off today with the following 7 state champions: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina,…
Kathy Releford named Houston County Teacher of the Year
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kathy Releford is named 2019-2020 Houston County Teacher of the Year at the opening session at Southside Baptist Church in Warner Robins. Releford teaches at Matt Arthur Elementary. “I love children and accommodating student needs…
UPDATE | Cook Out armed robbery suspect arrested in Florida, returned to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The US Marshals Service found 22-year-old Jared Al Farley in hiding at a family member’s house in Lehigh Acres, Florida on July 15. Authorities say that Farley was wanted for the armed robbery of the Cook…
Deputies arrest 5 with methamphetamine, gun in west Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit deputies conducted a search warrant on a room at the Days Inn on Harrison Road. The search happened on July 22 at 7:30 p.m. According to deputies, the…