School bus crash in Crawford County injures students
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several students were injured Friday in Crawford County, after their school bus was involved in an accident.
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Drones to help with investigations in Houston County
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.
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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…
Southern Pines Water Park is officially open
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…
Dogs, cats abandoned in bins at All About Animals Rescue
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…
Record heat possible the rest of the week in Middle Georgia
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,…
Bibb deputies: 3 men arrested after shoplifting, crashing getaway car
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 man arrested for aggravated assault, left victim injured on porch
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 predicts near average Atlantic hurricane season
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…
Robins Air Force Base unveils new memorial honoring fallen airmen
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…
Ocmulgee Heritage Trail Walnut Creek Extension opens to the public
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…
Hawkinsville man found guilty of attempt to commit child molestation
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…
Deputies arrested Macon man in connection to TSD Auto Brokers burglary
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…
Dog of the Week: Otis
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…
Be cautious when buying hemp products
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The oil from hemp, known as CBD, and the products are sold in Macon.
Macon District Attorney calls "heartbeat" law unconstitutional
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.
Tire company offers safety tips for Memorial Day travel
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…
Museum of Aviation gets new memorial honoring deceased airmen
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…
Charlie Elliott is honored with Blue Star Memorial Marker
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…
Deputies arrest man in connection with American Pride Bank robbery
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 teen charged with murder, criminal gang activity
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…
Workout Wednesday - How to do Tabata
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…
Temps climb through the week in Middle Georgia
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 approve lesser penalties for small marijuana possession
Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted 5-4 Tuesday to reduce penalties for those possessing small amounts of marijuana.
Bibb County Board of Education approves proposed budget for FY 2020
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…
FVSU solar panel project gives energy to farmers with limited utility access
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
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…
New Top 15 Most Wanted in Macon Regional area announced
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…
Dublin VA Memorial Day program scheduled for May 27
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.…
Summer Book-Out promotes reading with 2,000 book giveaway
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…
Suspect wanted for robbery at American Pride Bank on Forsyth Road
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…
Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores May 13-17
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 13 and Friday, May 17.
Middle Georgia farmers ready to plant the next 'cash crop'
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.
Bibb County students visit Heard Elementary for 'senior walk'
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…
Middle Georgia veterans take Honor Flight to war memorials in D.C.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Thirteen veterans and their guardians took the Middle Georgia honor flight to Washington D.C. They toured the World War II (WWII) Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial, and other monuments. The veterans included:…
Judge sentences Macon man in multi-million dollar school district computer case
Judge sentences Macon man of fraud in multi-million dollar school district computer case
Deputies need your help finding man who robbed pizza delivery driver
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding 17-year-old Raquan Parker of Macon. Authorities say that Parker is wanted in connection to the armed robbery of a Domino’s Pizza delivery driver. The incident happened on…
Warner Robins police arrest, charge man with murder
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Detectives charged 21-year-old Terrence Dontae Jones with the murder of Melando Cortez Moore on May 20th. Authorities charged Jones with the following counts: Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon…
Beware of buy and sell apps online
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – Selling personal things on the Facebook Marketplace or other selling apps is becoming popular in Middle Georgia.
Arrowhead Park hosting the 2019 Annual Mountain Bike Race
Macon, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – The Ocmulgee Mountain Bike Association and Go Nuts Racing, will host the 2019 Annual Mountain Bike Race at Arrowhead Park Saturday.
9-year-old in critical condition after being hit by car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC /WMGT) – A nine-year-old is in critical condition after being hit by a car on Bloomfield Road.
Graduating seniors visit old elementary schools, inspire youth
MACON, Georgia (41NBC /WMGT) - Graduating seniors from across the Macon-Bibb District visited their old elementary schools to walk the halls and interact with current elementary students. This gives seniors the opportunity to see former teachers and old classmates they…
Macon bike riders get free bus rides for National Bike to Work Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC /WMGT) - Biking can be a chore for some. However, there is an incentive for those who bike to the bus stop. Bike Walk Macon partnered with the Macon Transit Authority (MTA) to provide free bus rides…
Macon man with felony arrested for possession of AK47
MACON, Georgia (41NBC /WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man for possession of a firearm by a felon. Around 1 a.m. on May 16th, deputies responded to a call on Rogers Avenue about shots fired. Deputies say…
Macon man who fled from deputies during transport captured
MACON, Georgia (41NBC /WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested a Macon man who escaped a Sheriff's van. The arrest happened around 10:30 a.m. May 17th. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators along with Marshals from the South East Regional…
Warner Robins police investigating shooting at apartment complex
Warner Robins Police are looking for the person they believe shot another man Thursday night.
Coliseum Medical Centers holds ‘Stroke Stroll’ to celebrate survivors
Coliseum holds ‘Stroke Stroll’ for survivors MACON, Georgia (41NBC /WMGT) - Coliseum Medical Centers celebrated stroke survivors on Thursday with a Stroke Stroll. Coliseum Medical Center employees cheered for the stroke survivors as they walked from the cafeteria to the…
United Way of Central Georgia starts first ever ACE Ladies Classic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC /WMGT) - The United Way of Central Georgia kicked off their first-ever Pink Promise United ACE Ladies’ Classic tournament on Thursday. The event took place at the Idle Hour Country Club. The organization offered bridge, tennis, and…
Middle Georgia veterinarian reality show to air in Fall
MACON, Georgia (41NBC /WMGT) - Dr. Vernard Hodges and Dr. Terrence Ferguson opened Critter Fixers 20 years ago. The doctors went to college together and have been friends for over 30 years. Dr. Ferguson says they have an amazing friendship…
Bike to Work Day across US, free rides available
MACON, Georgia (41NBC /WMGT) - May 17th is National Bike to Work Day which is celebrated across the US. The day encourages the community to bike to work rather than drive a car. Bike Walk Macon is partnering with Macon…