Warner Robins City Council approves $34 million bond
The Warner Robins City Council approved a $34 million bond Tuesday night.
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Good News Middle Georgia: Local food bank receives 15,000 pounds of food
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank will be able to provide more than 13,500 meals thanks to big donations. The companies provided a total of 15,000 pounds of food to the organization. 10,000 pounds of chicken…
Medical Monday: Men's Health
Community Health Educator Charles Krauss stopped by 41NBC to talk about men's health.
Reception set to honor Bibb County Teachers of the Year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's an event happening Tuesday night honoring Bibb County school-level Teachers of the year, and the 2018-2019 District Teacher of the Year, Jarred Moore. The reception, happening at the Douglass Theatre, kicks off at 5:30 PM.…
Isolated showers possible daily as high pushes moisture west
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A ridge of high pressure continues building up over the east coast, creating hot and humid conditions across several states. Due to its position, the high pressure system will bring a easterly wind across the Deep…
29 tickets issued in Bibb County since Hands-Free Law took effect
Since the hands-free law went into effect in July, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office has ended its grace period and issued more than 2 dozen tickets.
Amazon delays opening of Macon distribution center to 2019
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Amazon distribution center in Macon will now open the the beginning of 2019. It was set to open this summer, however a representative from Amazon confirms that the hiring and the launch of the center…
Macon Beer Fest increases in attendance and with those receiving free prostate exams
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This year's Macon Beer Fest saw an increase in attendance and more people receiving free prostate exams. Organizer for Macon Beer Fest, Steve Bell says there was a 25-percent increase of attendance. And $56,000 worth of…
Macon-Bibb, Monroe among counties to receive funding for construction projects
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Drivers will soon notice some changes to a stretch of I-75 between Macon and Forsyth. Senator John F. Kennedy announced the Georgia Department of Transportation contract, totaling $956,784, awarded to Macon-Bibb and Monroe counties. The money…
Ocmulgee Brewpub's burger "The Juliette" crowned Macon Burger Week winner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Bellies might still be full from the first Macon Burger Week. A restaurant won bragging rights for "best burger" Monday. 15 Macon restaurants concocted a special $5 burger last week. Customers voted on which burger…
Developer postpones plans for West Bibb County shopping center
The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding off on approving a new shopping center in West Macon.
Georgia highway officials reminding drivers to think safety ahead of Labor Day holiday weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is reminding you of a few things as we get closer to the Labor Day holiday weekend. Law enforcement, including the Georgia State Patrol, will be out across the state…
High pressure systems keeps the southeast feeling hot and humid
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Last week, we had a taste of fall with much lower humidity and cooler air following a cold front. This week, summer declares that it's not over yet as temperatures climb back into the 90's and…
Bibb coroner seeking dead man's family
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones is asking for the public’s help with contacting the next of kin for a man who was found dead in a hotel room Saturday afternoon. Jones says William Wade Allison was…
Bibb deputy hurt after vehicle pursuit, suspect arrested
A Bibb County deputy is recovering after a car rolled over him Friday night.
The End Zone: Week 2 scores and highlights
Thursday, August 23: Central 13, Houston County 21 Hawkinsville 24, Rutland 7 East Laurens 20, Johnson County 27 Friday, August 24: Bleckley County 21, Veterans 49 Warner Robins 50, Locust Grove 40 Baldwin 17, Jones County 41 Mary Persons 48,…
UPDATE: Man found dead inside Macon home
UPDATE: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man was found dead inside his home Friday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a call at 140 Lamar Street just before 6 o'clock. They found 60-year-old Javan Wright…
Sheriff David Davis:"More deputies have quit in the last two months than the first half of 2018"
Macon-Bibb County may have found a solution to its money problems, but the consequences are still being felt at the expense of public safety.
Man sentenced in crime spree near Mercer University
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Montezuma man responsible for Macon's first homicide of 2018, will spend the rest of his life in prison. 42-year-old Quentin Sanders pleaded guilty to several charges, including murder in the death of 49-year-old Ida Mae…
Macon Pops opens sixth season with country music
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tonight, You can enjoy a night of country music featuring the Macon Pops. The group, made up of 40 musicians from around the country, is performing at Mercer’s Hawkins arena. Macon pops is in its sixth season.…
Bibb County deputies investigating shooting in North Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting of a 22-year-old man in North Macon. The shooting happened around 3:00 Friday afternoon at Carriage Hills Apartment on Northside Drive. Deputies say someone shot 22-year-old Connor…
Balloon release honoring Macon club promoter and community leader happening Friday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Family and friends of Dexter Maxwell, Jr. are gathering in Downtown Macon to release balloons in his honor. Maxwell died last week in a crash on Interstate-75. Over the last several days different places across the…
Milledgeville is being revitalized, the city includes public housing among projects
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Milledgeville is expanding its downtown, building new apartments and gardens. As well as the campus of the Central State Hospital GMC is expanding , Georgia College , Baldwin County Schools have been renamed. Commissioners say…
United Way of Central Georgia announces largest campaign fundraising goal yet at $5.1 milllion
Officials with United Way of Central Georgia and Mercer University are trying to raise more many than ever before to help people in the community.
Perry officials give legislators a 'thank you' at appreciation reception
Legislators in Houston County got a big thank you from their constituents earlier this evening.
Event in Macon offering lessons on problem-solving techniques for parents
Some parents are getting a lesson on problem-solving in order to help their children get through the school year.
Deputies searching for 54-year-old Deborah Winslette, pointed shotgun at police
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Houston County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help with searching for a woman who pointed a shotgun at deputies while they attempted serving her warrants. Police are looking for 54-year-old Deborah Winslette. She is…
Middle Georgia is eating up Macon Burger Week
Picture: Southern Delight Burger From Parish On Cherry Street
Cat of the Week: Nikolas
This week's Cat of the Week is Nikolas!
Bibb County deputies continue to investigate south Macon homicide
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is seeking a man for questioning after a homicide Wednesday night in south Bibb County.
Sam Poss' convicted killer in court for sentencing hearing
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The first day of the sentencing hearing for the man convicted of killing a Perry teenager in 2016, wrapped up at the Houston County Superior Court Thursday morning. Judge Edward Lukemire will determine if Dakota White…
Discover Middle Georgia: Jarrell Plantation
JULIETTE, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Over 100 years ago, farms and plantations were scattered across the southeast. Middle Georgia had its fair share of plantations, too. A cotton plantation in Juliette was popular in the community during the 1800's and is…
Mostly dry in Middle Georgia Thursday with lower humidity
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - If you look closely at the sky today, you'll notice that it's not really true blue. There's a bit of a white taint to it due to wildfire smoke moving south. Wildfires continue to rage across…
The B.S. Report: Braves first place in August
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Braves begin play Wednesday two games on top of the Philadelphia Phillies. We can now say we are in late August, and the Braves are in first place. It was expected to be another rebuilding…
Black Voters Matter Fund stops in Fort Valley to promote civic engagement
The "Black Voters Matter Fund" made a stop in Fort Valley today as a part of the org's "Get Out the Vote" Tour encouraging rural voters to get to the polls.
A day before grand re-opening, Memaw's announces new partnership with Goodwill
Macon native Alfreda "Memaw" Lockette's famed restaurant in Bellevue is preparing to open its doors for the first time since her passing.
Public says they want changes made when it comes to appealing Planning and Zoning decisions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - At Wednesday morning's public Planning and Zoning hearing, fixing how P&Z handles appealing decisions was the topic of discussion. Multiple residents walked up to the podium saying they don't agree with an order to appeal…
Crews hit water tank causing wet downtown streets
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Water shot into the sky, creating wet streets in downtown Macon Wednesday morning. The Macon Water Authority says around 9 a.m., crews hit a tank while working at Cherry and Third street. Director Tony Rojas…
2nd store clerk shot within a week, residents want violence to stop
Two store clerks shot and killed within a week in Macon.
Infant Declared Brain Dead Following Crash in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - An infant is declared brain dead Wednesday morning after she was ejected from a vehicle during a crash Tuesday night, according to Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. The crash happened around 9PM on Riggins Mill Road.…
Crews Working Water Main Break in Downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Macon Water Authority crews are working a water main break in downtown Macon. Crews say they hit a water main line near the intersection of Third Street and Cherry Street. At one time water was shooting…
Macon store clerk shot, dies after robbery on Vineville Avenue
A Macon convenience store clerk was shot overnight during an armed robbery and died later this morning.
Mercer University Opens new clinic in Plains, Former President Jimmy Carter set to attend
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is joining leaders from Mercer University, including University President William Underwood, to celebrate the opening of a new primary care clinic in Downtown Plains.
Dry air slips south into Middle Georgia following cold front
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front is finally making its way into Middle Georgia bringing drier air into the south. Wednesday morning, satellite imagery on the water vapor channel (showing moisture content in the atmosphere) showed a swath of…
UPDATE: Body identified in Warner Robins, police investigate home invasion
Warner Robins Police are now investigating two incidents, a home invasion and suspicious death, that were called in within minutes of each other.
BCSO warns against crook disguised as Publisher's Clearing House rep
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit is warning people to look out for any suspicious phone calls from scammers posing as reps with PCH.
Commission overrides Macon mayor's garbage billing veto
Macon-Bibb County residents will go back to paying their garbage fees every quarter.
Macon-Bibb County Commission passes new budget
The Macon-Bibb County Commission passed an amended budget Tuesday night.
Restaurant Report Card: August 21st, 2018
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are you restaurant health scores in Middle Georgia for Tuesday, August 21st, 2018: Sonic Drive In 1114 HILLCREST PKWY DUBLIN, GA 31021 Last Inspection Score: 92 Steak N Shake 1624 VETERANS BLVD DUBLIN, GA 31021…
Teacher builds interactive desks for his class to enhance student's success
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Pencils and paper are a thing of the past for a classroom in Laurens County. A teacher spent his summer 'constructing' an idea to help his students succeed. These aren't your ordinary desks. "The desks…