Bibb County Deputies investigating drive-by shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County deputies are trying to find the person or people responsible for a drive-by shooting Wednesday night.
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Severe storms likely for Middle Georgia tomorrow morning
After a beautiful day today, we are expecting strong to severe storms beginning early Friday and through the day. Threats: Main Threats will be damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, frequent lightning, large hail, and heavy rain. Timing: Storms will likely roll…
Macon Subaru shared love with Daybreak, Project of Depaul USA
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As ongoing support for local communities, Subaru of America and the Macon Subaru dealership presented a $20,000 check to Daybreak, a Project of Depaul USA. Daybreak was selected by Subaru of Macon as their Hometown charity…
Fountain Blue Rehab and Nursing Center hosts Easter egg hunt
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s almost Easter and children across Macon are hunting for Easter eggs. The Fountain Blue Rehab and Nursing Center in Macon held its first Easter egg hunt on Thursday. More than 25 children in kindergarten through…
Blast to structure in Warner Robins under investigation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Warner Robins Fire Department are working a small structure fire on Choctaw Street. The fire has been contained to a shed behind the home. Firefighters tell 41NBC the flames have not moved to the house.…
Student distributes marijuana candy at middle school, criminal charges filed
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to the Jones County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, Clifton Ridge Middle School officials were informed that a student brought marijuana candy to school. Authorities say that the student gave another student some of the candy.…
Entering autos, stolen vehicles increasing in Jones County
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County Sheriff's deputies say that the number of thefts from entering autos has increased. On the evening of April 17th, two vehicles were stolen. According to the Jones County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, the incident…
Man charged with rape, sodomy while victim incapacitated
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office received a report of sexual assault which happened between March 22nd and March 23rd on April 10th, 2019. Deputies say that the incident reportedly happened in the 1900 block of…
Possible cocaine, ecstasy pills found in Bleckley County
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bleckley County residents found possible cocaine and ecstasy pills while riding four wheelers. Bleckley County investigators along with deputies say they received a call about drugs in the Foskey Road and Kennedy Road area around 7:30 p.m.…
'Macon Periods Easier' helps fight period poverty
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A group of women in Macon, are making sure young women and teenage girls have everything they need for that time of month.
Warner Robins coach Mike Chastain leaving for Jones County, pending board approval
Warner Robins football coach Mike Chastain is expected to be the next head football coach at Jones County, according to Jones County's quarterback.
45 people become U.S citizens at Macon’s naturalization ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 45 people from more than 10 countries came to Macon’s federal courthouse building to be naturalized as United States citizens. The New U.S citizens took the oath of allegiance to defend the United States in war…
Severe storms likely Friday morning
Strong to severe storms are looking more and more likely as we get closer to a cold front approaching. Main threats will be damaging winds, brief spin-up tornadoes, and large hail. We will also see the possibility of some flash…
Donate Life Awareness Month: Donating 1 organ can save 75 lives
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Medical professionals do everything they can to save lives daily. However, they aren't the only ones who can do this. April is Donate Life Awareness Month which means it's time to think about if you want…
Gary Lee appeals Mayor's decision
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Warner Robins Director of Redevelopment, who's on unpaid suspension, now appeals the Mayor's decision. Mayor Randy Toms placed Gary Lee on unpaid suspension last week after Lee was arrested for falsely reporting and making a…
Bags of marijuana, heroin, bullets found in abandoned house in west Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s K-9 unit searched a known drug location when they found several bags of drugs on April 12 at 4 p.m. Authorities say that deputies along with a K-9 checked an abandoned house…
Norfolk Southern partner with Macon officials to bring new eco locomotives
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Norfolk Southern and Macon city officials partnered to dedicate six new low emission Eco locomotives. The project is developed as a public-private partnership initiative to help air quality in Macon. Locomotive Engineering Manager Mark Duve says…
Workout Wednesday: The benefits of Calisthenic workouts
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Going to a gym weekly is a great way to stay in shape. If you don't have the funds to go to one though, there are still ways you can stay fit and save money. Doing…
Felon with over 20 warrants arrested in west Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s gang unit investigators along with the Washington County Sheriff’s gang unit captured a felon with over twenty warrants from several agencies. On April 15th at 3 p.m., investigators say they tracked 25-year-old…
Daybreak Interview - Prom Dress and Tuxedo Styles
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – It's prom season and this week on 41NBC News at Daybreak we're getting you ready for the big night with tips, styles and trends for prom. Miriam Grant and Rochelle Arias, from Dress You Up Formals…
Middle Georgia chef helping fight against diabetes, Parkinson's through the kitchen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For National Parkinson's Awareness Month, Chef Scottie Johnson helping in the fight against diabetes and Parkinson's disease through his "Blessed and Highly Flavored Cuisine" business. Upon graduating from Helm’s College, Chef Johnson wanted to make a…
Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores April 9-15
Here are this week's Middle Georgia restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Warmer weather moves in ahead of severe storm chances
We have seen a very nice day across Middle Georgia with highs in the 70's, plenty of sunshine, and low humidity, but unfortunately we are going to see a change in those conditions through the end of the week. Thursday:…
Therapist shares tips on how to get rid of stress
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Most of us have been stressed at some point in our lives. But what can you do to get rid of it?
"Look before you lock:" Heatstroke prevention awareness
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Most parents believe they could never forget their child or pet in a vehicle.
OneMacon's scorecard says economy is rising
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County's economy is rising -- that's according to a scorecard released by OneMacon.
Crystal Lake Apartments is up for sale
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Crystal Lake Apartments is on the market for someone to buy the property.
Macon woman arrested for cocaine, marijuana possession
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman for drug possession around 2:30 p.m on April 15th. Sheriff's deputies say it happened while they patrolled Walnut Street and Forest Avenue. That's when they saw a Mazda 3…
4 juveniles, woman arrested in connection with Capitol Cycle burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators arrested four juveniles in connection with a commercial burglary that happened on April 11. On April 15, investigators arrested three male juveniles: ages 12-years-old, 14-years-old, and 16-years-old for the commercial burglary that happened…
Deputies arrested man, found large stash of drugs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man and found a large stash of drugs. The incident happened on April 13th at 2 p.m. when deputies patrolled Wyche Street and Second Street. That’s when they saw two…
GDOT closes all US 441 lanes for GSP investigation
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday morning, the Georgia Department of Transportation is closing all US 441 lanes. This allows the Georgia State Patrol to conduct a follow-up investigation for a car crash that killed multiple people earlier this month. The…
Daybreak Interview - "The Hunt" at Real Life Church in Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Easter weekend is just days and a classic holiday tradition is the Easter egg hunt. This weekend Real Life Church in Macon is hosting a family fun event with several egg hunts called, what else, the…
Quiet weather through midweek, next severe threat late this week
Next 3 Days: Weather will be relatively calm for the next few days with highs in the 70's and 80's. We will see increasing humidity and cloud cover by the middle of the week, but most rain and storm chances…
3 juveniles arrested after Capitol Cycle burglary
Three juveniles, ages 12, 14 and 16, were arrested at their homes Monday after a burglary of a west Macon business last week.
Rebecca Howell prepares for second battle round on 'The Voice'
LOS ANGELES, California (41NBC/WMGT) - NBC's 'The Voice' is getting ready for its second round of battles Monday night. Cochran native, Rebecca Howell, won her first battle against David Owens last week.
'He can die:' Macon family speaks out against GDOT project
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon family says a Georgia Department of Transportation project is jeopardizing their son's life.
Jones County's Justin Rogers leaving for Colquitt County
Jones County High School head football coach Justin Rogers is leaving to take the same job at Colquitt County.
Hospital volunteers honored, special gift for grieving family
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Volunteers for Coliseum Medical Center were honored at a candy themed event, along with 11 scholarship recipients. But one special volunteer and his family were also recognized. Sandy Tyler, along with her daughter and son-in-law, were recognized…
Tax Day Baby receives college scholarship in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- College is expensive and that's not a secret to anyone. Having to pay for room and board, books, food, and other added on expenses, students need all the help they can get. For that reason, Path2College partnered with…
Warner Robins High School holds groundbreaking for new gym
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins High School broke ground for their new competition gymnasium. According to the school's press release, the facility was designed by Altman Barrett Architects from Hahira, Georgia. The gym consists of 45,416 square feet and…
Man charged in accident with injuries in west Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators charged 20-year-old Jonathan Edward Canipe of Macon in an accident that happened on April 10th. Authorities took Canipe into custody and charged him with the following: Driving Under the Influence of…
Man arrested for shooting while intoxicated in east Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County sheriff's deputies arrested a man for firing a gun in the air and displaying disorderly conduct in east Macon on April 12th at 11 p.m. Deputies say the incident happened when they patrolled New…
Suspect robs Subway store in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Warner Robins Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Subway at 4993 Russell Parkway. It happened just before 10:00PM Sunday. According to a news release, a man entered the store with a gun and his…
Medical Monday: What you need to know about weight loss surgery
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – According to the World Health Organization, in 2016, close to 2 billion adults were overweight and of that number, 650 million were obese. For some weight loss surgery is the way to go to shed the…
Man driving motorcycle killed in crash on Eisenhower Parkway
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A Macon man was killed over the weekend when a car hit him while he was driving a motorcycle. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened on Eisenhower Parkway…
Macon man killed in drive by shooting in the city on Sunday
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – A Macon man passed away over the weekend after being shot in the head by someone driving by. That's according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. According to a news release from the Sheriff's Office, 21…
Rain helps bring out low scores, charging Tiger
History has proven that anything can and will happen on Sunday at Augusta.
Macon-Bibb County continue showing excitement for Amerson River Park's award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is celebrating Amerson River Park winning second place for best park in the U.S. The results came in this week for the Engaging Local Government Leaders 2019 Knope Award. Amerson lost to McCormick Stillman…
Community members works to preserve, revitalize Pleasant Hill
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rock-N-Roll Hall of Famer Little Richard Penniman, medal of honor recipient Rodney Davis, and so many others have ties to Pleasant Hill. Community members say they want to preserve history and improve the quality of life…
Severe storms possible for Middle Georgia on Sunday
A low pressure system is approaching Middle Georgia this weekend and with it, we need to be aware of the possibility of severe storms. The system will be bringing the possibility of mainly damaging winds and spin up tornadoes, but…