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.
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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…
Macon man arrested for possession of stolen gun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC /WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies patrolled the Bowmen Street and Cordele Avenue area on May 15th around 7 p.m. Deputies say they saw a black Honda Passport with an invalid tag. Authorities say that deputies stopped…
Robbery at Mid-South Federal Credit Union on Hartley Bridge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC /WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery of the Mid-South Federal Credit Union on Hartley Bridge Road that happened around 9:30 a.m. Authorities say that a masked suspect pulled into the “drive-thru” and…
Wilkinson County Sheriff's deputies need of help finding missing man
IRWINTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The family of Arthor Williams contacted the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office to report him missing on May 13th. Authorities say that the family last saw Mr. Williams walking on May 10th around 7 p.m. on the…
Update: Accident on I-75 southbound at Eisenhower Pkwy turned fatal
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An Oglethorpe man is pronounced dead in a car crash that happened on May 3rd around 5 p.m. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigated a single car accident that happened on I-75 southbound at the Eisenhower…
Jones County man indicted on 6 counts of child molestation
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Superior Court indicted former Jones County middle school teacher Witcher Tate Wilson on six counts of child molestation. According to the indictment, the incidents date back from October 2018. The indictment says that…
Woman charged in stabbing death of her boyfriend
Woman charged in stabbing death of her boyfriend MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Macon woman faces murder charges after a domestic dispute turned deadly Wednesday night. Bibb County Sheriff's Office charged 51-year-old Sheldon McCoy with the murder of her boyfriend 62-year-old…
Macon businesses excited about potential name change of Thomaston Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners want to make a change to a west Macon road. They say the change will attract more tourism.
“The community needs a voice:” Commissioner Virgil Watkins on his mayoral campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioner Virgil Watkins, says he’s excited about running for mayor next year.
UPDATE: Bibb deputies charge woman in east Macon homicide
A man is dead after being stabbed in a domestic dispute Wednesday.
GMC students provide free lunch to First Responders
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In homage to National Police Week, Georgia Military College celebrated and honored law enforcement and first responders. The day of appreciation began with formation at the GMC Parade Field. GMC provided law enforcement and first responders…
Hope Center, HIV/AIDS Clinic expands facility to better serve patients
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Ryan White-funded HIV/AIDS clinic stepped up to help better the lives of their patients in Bibb County. On Wednesday, the district held a grand opening for their Hope Center expansion. Director of the Hope Center…
Tattnall Square Academy seniors help fight against blight
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) – For the fight against blighted homes, seniors at Tattnall Square Academy partnered with Rebuilding Macon on a home repair project. Student Council President Paul Kelly says Tattnall Square Academy strives to give back to the community.…
Macon mayor proposes new budget with no millage rate increase, no employee raises
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert expects a better budget cycle compared to last summer. In a presentation on Tuesday, he projected a $164.4 million general fund budget for the 2020 fiscal year. “The county is budgeting less…
Historic Macon Foundation to host 2019 Fading Five Photo Contest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon Foundation’s latest Fading Five list features new properties. Director of Engagement Rachelle Wilson says Historic Macon plans to announce the 2019 list at the Macon Beer Company for the HMF Meet and Greet Contest.…
Commissioners discuss spending $600,000 from hotel-motel tax increase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners discussed how to use the money gained from the hotel-motel tax increase. Last year, state lawmakers approved for Macon-Bibb commissioners to increase the tax from 7 to 8-percent. Governor Brian Kemp then signed it…
Felon arrested for gun possession at local credit union
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man recently for possession of a firearm by a felon. Deputies responded to the Robins Financial Credit Union on Log Cabin Drive about an irate customer. Deputies say when…
Trauma Survivors Day allows patients, doctors to share stories
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tuesday, Medical Center Navicent Center Health held its 1st ever Trauma Survivors Day event for patients who overcame life-threatening injuries. Corey Smith, a traumatic brain injury survivor, says he had a difficult recovery. "I couldn’t even…
Macon man, woman indicted in murder of 1-year-old
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County grand jurors voted to indict a man and a woman in the January 2019 death of 1-year-old King Henderson. According to a Macon-Bibb DA news release, the indictment happened on May 14th. The Bibb…
Five indicted for exploiting elderly landowners, timber fraud case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County grand jurors voted to indict five defendants in a timber fraud case. According to a news release from the Macon-Bibb DA's office, the indictment happened on Tuesday and involved a number of elderly victims.…
Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores May 6-10
Here are this week’s Middle Georgia restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Perry Food Truck Friday affecting local businesses
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For one Friday out of the month throughout summer, the streets of downtown Perry are packed with food trucks. Hundreds come out to Food Truck Fridays, according to the city. The amount of food truck vendors…
Houston County Sharks win 8th state football title in 11 years
The Houston County Sharks have done it again.
Daybreak Interview - What moms can do if they experience a breakdown
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Mothers have a lot to juggle in their every day lives. Between work, children, their home, it can be stressful and sometimes a mom might have a breakdown. Licensed therapist, D. Renee Smith, visited Daybreak to…
Roundup targeting gang members, violent parolees results in 18 arrests
18 people were arrested last week in a multi-agency roundup targeting validated gang members and violent parolees/probationers known as "Operation Mayhem."
Bibb County Sheriff's Office looking for aggravated assault suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Bibb County Sheriff’s Investigators are asking for your help in an aggravated assault investigation.
Man arrested in connection with murder-suicide investigation
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 41-year-old Marcus Allen Lillard for Murder, Aggravated Assault, and the Concealing Death of Another. Investigators say that the arrest happened on May 13th at…
Commissioner Virgil Watkins confirms mayoral run in 2020
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Virgil Watkins confirms his plans to run for mayor in 2020. Watkins confirmed his mayoral run via text message with 41NBC's Tanya Modersitzki. He has not filed the necessary paperwork yet. Stay with…
URGENT: Man seen entering autos on Malvern Hill Drive in Macon, stole items
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb Sheriff's investigators need your help finding a man who entered two autos. Investigators say that entered two vehicles on Malvern Hill Drive on May 7th between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Sheriff's investigators say he…
Body found underneath bridge in Laurens County identified
UPDATE: The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office was notified that a positive identification had been made on a body that was found on May 11. The body was found under the bridge at the intersection of HWY 199 and Pughes Creek,…
Macon man sentenced to prison for child molestation, pleaded guilty
MACON, Georgia – The Bibb County Superior Court judge sentenced a Macon man to prison after he pleaded guilty to molesting a 4-year-old girl in 2016. According to a Macon D.A. news release, a judge sentenced 31-year-old Dexter Jarrod Burnett…
Man arrested in Byron, Police say he stole gun
BYRON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Byron police arrested a man over the weekend, they say he stole a gun. According to a news release from the Byron Police department, 19 year old Vernon Grable was arrested Saturday afternoon. Officers say he…