Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan tours Vectr center
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, visited the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center in Warner Robins Friday.
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Macon woman drives stolen car on wrong side of road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon woman for stealing a vehicle. On June 27th, deputies responded to a call in the 100 block of Gardner Street regarding a stolen auto. Deputies say that 42-year-old Carlo…
Georgia gets new drivers license design, effective now
Georgia gets new drivers license design, effective now MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Georgia has a new drivers license design and its available now. The Department of Driver Services changes the design of the license every 8 to 10 years. The Director…
Middle Georgia State University gets ready for new view
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- New construction is happening on the Middle Georgia State University (MGA) Macon campus. Macon-Bibb County is constructing a road that will run straight through campus. MGA facilities director Trey Crisp says that workers removed 1,100 yards of…
Crimestoppers tip leads to arrest of one Top Most Wanted
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Crimestoppers tip that led to the arrest of one of the Top 15 Most Wanted. Deputies say they received a tip that 32-year-old Kenon Mekeal Newbill was at a…
Macon man sprays air freshener to hide smell of marijuana
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man sprayed air freshener in an attempt to hide the smell of marijuana coming from his car. A Bibb County Sheriff’s deputy patrolled the Montpelier Avenue and Pansy Avenue area when they saw a…
Deputies: 2 Macon men try to flee, throws gun away
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Macon men for possession of a pistol at Rosa Jackson Center. Deputies say they were checking the Rosa Jackson Center on June 25th around 1:15 a.m. That’s when they saw…
Fatal west Macon shooting claims second life
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A second person died after a shooting at a Macon townhouse on Wednesday. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 27-year-old Matthew Davis died around 9:19 a.m. on Friday. An unidentified suspect shot Davis in the head…
Olson plans to join crowded Macon-Bibb mayoral race
Macon native Charles Olson says he will establish a committee next week to explore his candidacy in the Macon-Bibb mayoral race.
Health care centers, pharmacies offer free HIV testing in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – It was National HIV Testing Day Thursday, and clinics in Middle Georgia celebrated by offering free HIV testing.
Storm chances increase heading into the weekend
High temperatures have been in the 90's for a few days, but we will be cranking up the heat as we head into next week. Tomorrow will be another nice day, however Middle Georgia will likely see increased humidity and…
District Attorney David Cooke announces 2020 re-election campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- District Attorney David Cooke is running for re-election in 2020. This was announced at a press release campaign Thursday. Cooke is currently serving his second term as Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney. He says his main priority…
NAACP accuses Bibb County deputy of assault
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The NAACP released a statement Thursday afternoon accusing a deputy of assault during an arrest. On June 23rd, Deputy Nicholas Denny received the call that 33-year-old Marquez Lewis stole two cases of beer from the Flash Foods…
Unknown suspect walks up, shoots man in leg at Macon apartment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb Sheriff’s investigators are looking into an aggravated assault incident that happened at the Summit Apartments on Edna Place around 12 p.m. Investigators say when deputies arrived, they found 26-year-old Terrence Torman of Ashville N.C. on…
Warner Robins High hires first African-American head football coach
Former SEC champ makes history WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Marquis Westbrook is a husband, a proud father, and a former cornerback on Florida's 2000 SEC Championship team. But that's only the tip of the iceberg. He's the first African-American…
Macon man runs stop sign, deputies find cocaine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man with cocaine during a traffic stop. Authorities say that deputies patrolled the Pansy Avenue and Daffodil Avenue area. That's when they saw a burgundy S.U.V. fail to stop…
One man dead, two other people injured during late night shooting
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – One man is dead and two other people are in the hospital with injuries after a shooting in West Macon late Wednesday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the shooting took place at Green…
Dog of the Week: Selena
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – Selena is a two or three year old black lab mix. She’s a sweetheart who loves people and playing outside. Selena also needs to find a forever home. You can adopt her at All About Animals…
Heat continues while humidity wanes for Thursday
Clouds helped much of Middle Georgia stay cool today, but more sunshine is on the way through much of the rest of the week. With the full sunshine, we are also anticipating temperatures back close to normal for this time…
SPLOST project to restore Booker T. Washington Community Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is working on a project that's bringing life back into the Booker T. Washington Community Center.
Macon teens arrested with stolen gun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Macon teens with a stolen gun. Authorities say deputies patrolled Walker Street and Edna Place area when they saw a white Chevy Cruz fail to stop at the stop sign.…
Baldwin County Superintendent reappointed by Governor Kemp as Georgia Children's Cabinet board member
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County School District announced Superintendent Dr. Noris Price has been selected by Governor Brian Kemp to continue serving as a board member for the Georgia Children’s Cabinet. She was initially appointed to the cabinet by…
Subaru, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society spread warmth to cancer patients in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the fourth year, two local organizations delivered blankets, messages of hope, and craft kits to cancer patients. Volunteers from Subaru of America, as well as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, visited the Peyton Anderson Cancer…
Walgreens offering free HIV testing for National HIV Testing Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – June 27th is National HIV Testing Day and Walgreens wants to make sure you know your status. The nationwide pharmacy partnered with “Greater than Aids” along with other local health departments to offer free HIV testing…
Georgia Department of Natural Resources gives boating safety tips
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Lake Tobesofkee is preparing for the 4th of July. So knowing proper boating safety tips can keep your holiday weekend exciting. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources provides safety tips to make your time at the lake…
Firework safety before July 4th
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department wants to keep citizens safe during the 4th of July weekend. Fire Safety educator Jeremy Webb says you must be 18 years or older to operate fireworks. Firework operation throughout the year…
Wanted: Woman rams Houston County Sheriff’s deputy’s car, flees scene
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston County Sheriff's deputies need your help finding a woman who rammed a sheriff's deputies car and fled the scene. Houston County sheriff's deputies say the incident happened on May 29th. Deputies say they performed…
Macon man attempts to flee from deputies, throws drugs from pockets
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is charged with possession of drugs with the intent to sell. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies say the incident happened on June 22nd around 8 p.m. Authorities say that deputies patrolled the Pio Nono…
Macon-Bibb commissioners look to raise pay for first responders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 2020 budget for Macon-Bibb County is approved. However, commissioners want pay raises for first responders. Commissioner Mallory Jones says the county is losing more first responders than they're hiring. He says the number of people…
Amazon gets ready to hire people, more than expected
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Amazon is handing out badges and uniforms for employees' first day. The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority gave a hiring update during Tuesday's committee meeting. Director Stephen Adams says Amazon is planning to hire 30 people by…
Multi-million dollar railway grant to improve tracks from port to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A multi-million dollar grant will help improve the railways that run between Savannah and Macon. The Central Georgia Railway received an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program.…
Air Force Reserve Command gets new building, saves nearly $34 million
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The first phase of the Air Force Reserve Command consolidated mission complex at Robins Air Force Base is complete. The project started in 2012 when the Robins Air Force Base broke ground for the building.…
Woman charged with breaking into Macon church
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County deputies arrest a Forsyth woman accused of breaking into a church. According to a news release, 37-year-old Quida Childress is charged with Burglary and Criminal Trespass. Just after 8:00 Sunday morning, deputies responed to…
Saharan dust brings hazy skies and vibrant sunsets to Middle Georgia
Saharan Dust that has been transported from Africa, in high levels of the atmosphere and across the Atlantic, has moved into parts of Middle Georgia. This dust will continue to cause hazy conditions this evening and overnight . We can…
Macon businesses raided for illegal gambling operations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)– Five Macon businesses were raided for illegal gambling operations. GBI’s along with the Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies issued the search warrants on June 25th. The stores violated Georgia’s gambling laws. The law enforcement agencies worked with the…
Help Perry name their new evacuation aircraft
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Air Evac Lifeteam (AEL) 154 in Perry has a new aircraft and they need the public’s help naming it. AEL Program Director Jeremy Poole says that community involvement will build relationships with residents. The AEL…
Macon native turns 100 today, over 100 grandchildren
100-year-old woman has the secret to life MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One Macon native celebrates her 100th birthday. Janie Mae Goodrum turns 100 years old today. She was born on June 25, 1919. Mrs. Goodrum has 14 children and more…
FULL BODY CAM VIDEO: Macon man resists arrest for stealing beer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon man resists arrest after an attempt to steal two cases of beer. The incident happened June 23rd at the Flash Foods on the 4300 block of Pio Nono Avenue. Authorities identified the suspect as…
Restaurant Report Card: Health inspection scores June 17-21
Here are Middle Georgia's restaurant health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, June 17 and Friday, June 21.
Daybreak Interview - "But Momma, I Love Him"
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) – According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. This weekend, S&S Productions is presenting…
Tuesday will bring a break from storm chances
After a weekend of storms, including some severe storms, it's time we get a few dry days. Hope you enjoyed the first one today, because right now it looks like rain will be back by Wednesday. Tuesday will be another…
Reaching new heights: Rock climbing gym coming to downtown Macon
Rock climbing gym coming to downtown Macon MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As one downtown gym closes, another opens. A rock climbing gym is in the planning stages. The owners of the Macon Rocks Climbing Gym say the nearest gym that's…
Kinetix Health Club closes its downtown location, sign says because of parking
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kinetix Health Club in downtown Macon is closed for business. According to a sign posted on its door, it’s because of parking. The movers started removing equipment from the Third Street location on Monday. 41NBC reached…
Aggravated assault over the weekend sparks concerns downtown
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- An early morning attack that happened on Cherry Street has some worried about their safety. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office received a call Sunday about an aggravated assault that happened at 3:49 a.m. near the Rookery. Frankies Boutique…
Macon Pride Event brings in large crowd
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It may have rained most of the day Saturday but a rainbow came afterward. That's what happened at Macon's first Pride Event. Tables and booths lined Third Street Park providing information on the services provided for the LGBT…
Perry man receives 20 year prison sentence for child pornography
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Houston Superior Court judge sentenced 23-year-old Brian Moody Ansley of Perry to 20 years in prison. This is according to a news release from the Houston County DA. The judge gave the sentence on June…
Warner Robins woman receives life sentence for killing girlfriend
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Houston Superior Court judge sentenced 25-year-old Shaneka Renee Smith of Warner Robins to life in prison on June 24th. According to a Houston County DA news release, Smith pleaded guilty to one count of…
East Macon drive-by shooting leaves victim in critical condition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s investigators charged a suspect with an east Macon shooting incident that happened on Friday night. Authorities say they obtained arrest warrants on a second suspect involved in the shooting. Investigators say that Lawanda…
Wounded man attempts to drive himself to hospital, hits phone pole
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that happened in a parking lot near Villa Crest Avenue at Houston Avenue. Investigators say that the incident happened around 10:27 p.m. on Sunday. Investigators say…
Victim shoots attacker in attempted robbery near Rookery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A robbery victim shot his attacker in front of the Rookery on Sunday. Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies say the incident happened around 3:49 a.m. Deputies say that 30-year-old Brett Bledsoe was walking home and stopped to…