Be cautious when buying hemp products
SOPERTON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The oil from hemp, known as CBD, and the products are sold in Macon.
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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…
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.…