Elaine Lucas High School hopes to boost economy through re-opening in East Macon
Commissioner Elaine Lucas's E.L. High School re-opened on Friday in a new location. Lucas says they're happy to be there and excited for the future.
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Coach's Corner: Matt Britt, Windsor Knights
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Windsor Knights had the ignominious fact of finishing without a single win in 2017, but hope always springs eternal as they begin 2018 with a brand new coach. Matt Britt will be taking over the…
Health experts encourage support for breastfeeding moms
Local mom says having support from family, friends and employers while breastfeeding are beneficial.
Woman shot dead in Forsyth, man arrested
The Forsyth Police Department is investigating what investigators say appears to be a domestic dispute.
Firehouse Subs in 'hot pursuit' of bottled water for first responders
Fireshouse subs is collecting water bottled water this weekend for local heroes and communities.
Weekend Weather: rain chances drop, temperatures rise
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia's week of wet weather will finally be coming to an end. A stream of moisture from the south will start to weaken heading into the weekend. Scattered showers and storms will still develop across…
Lumber Company to Invest in Thomaston Sawmill
THOMASTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Interfor Corporation is investing into its Thomaston Sawmill in Upson County. The lumber manufacturers announced its Thomaston mill will be part of Phase II of the Southern Investment Strategy. In all, Intefor Corporation is taking on…
Even more lights coming to downtown Macon this Christmas
Organizers announced that the light show that took over Poplar Street and brought thousands of visitors into downtown will have even more lights.
Coach's Corner: Von Lassiter, Bleckley County Royals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's the second year for Bleckley County native Von Lassiter coaching his hometown school, a year after he left Houston County to return to his roots. Last year, the Royals finished 6-4 and just missed out…
Georgia Democratic Party members file ethical complaint against Brian Kemp
Members of the Democratic Party of Georgia have filed an ethics complaint against republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp.
How the nation-wide Primary Care Doctor shortage will impact Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute's website says many counties are below average for the amount of primary care physicians needed. Within the next few years, the site says shortages will continue to grow. Which…
Help Needed Identifying Bibb County Shoplifting Suspects
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying three shoplifting suspects in two separate cases. In the first case, deputies say two suspects grab arm-fulls of items and leave the scene. They have been traveling in a silver or…
Mill Hill Community welcomes resident artists
Artists inspire students to express themselves through what they love to do.
Water remains at low pressure for residents following main break in Gordon
Many residents in Gordon will have to wait a few hours before their running water is back to its normal pressure.
Man found guilty of molesting two 6-year-olds, gets life in prison
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man will spend life in prison plus an additional 40 years, for molesting a 6-year-old boy and girl. Tommy Tinsley was found guilty on two counts of cruelty to children, two counts of aggravated…
Police chase ends with two men with multiple warrants in the hospital
Two men with multiple warrants are now in the hospital following an anonymous Crimestoppers tip that lead to a brief police chase.
Log Cabin Drive blocked off, officers on scene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Traffic is backed up on Log Cabin Drive, near Hollingsworth Road. There is no word on what exactly happened, but it appears there was an accident. An ambulance left the scene and there is still a…
Cherry Blossom pageant now a Miss Georgia preliminary
The Cherry Blossom Festival is taking the Queen and Princess pageant to the next level.
Deputies are searching for a man wanted for arson, an outstanding warrant and other criminal charges
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help find a man wanted for arson. Jasper and Houston County Sheriff's Offices, Centerville Police Department and the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task force and the FBI are assisting…
Warner Robins Police bonds with local community members
Warner Robins Police hosted their quarterly coffee with a cop event to build relationships with residents.
Middle Georgia could pick up an additional 1-2 inches of rain through Sunday
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Widespread rain showers and storms are expected across Middle Georgia again Thursday. Tropical moisture continues to stream northward from the Gulf of Mexico over the Deep South. A stationary front is acting as a boundary between…
Coach's Corner: Joel Ingram, Washington County Golden Hawks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This is the 13th season for Joel Ingram and the usually stellar Washington County Golden Hawks. But last season was a step back as the team finished with a record of 4-7. On offense, the Hawks…
The B.S. Report: Braves make themselves better
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Braves made four trades in a five-day span leading up to Tuesday’s trade deadline. They are, at least on paper, a better team now than they were last week. Let’s start with the bullpen. The…
Man on FBI's most wanted list arrested in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man on the FBI's top ten most wanted fugitive list was arrested in Georgia. Antwan Mims was arrested Tuesday in College Park. He was wanted for the murders of two men that happened at a house…
Obama endorses Abrams in Georgia Governor race
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today, former President Barack Obama endorsed Stacey Abrams in the race to replace Governor Nathan Deal. President Obama made the announcement along with several nationwide endorsements, including Sarah Riggs Amico for Lieutenant Governor. He praised Abrams…
Ingram Pye rolls out the red carpet for students on the first day of school
It was an exciting first day of school for students at Ingram Pye Elementary in Macon. School officials rolled out the red carpet this morning.
ACCG addresses statewide mental health issues at a summit in Macon
The Georgia County Association wants to help break the stigma surrounding mental health by talking about it. The group held a summit addressing the issue.
Wild Adventures Theme Park offering reward for missing bee statue
VALDOSTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wild Adventures Theme Park is offering a reward for the return of a missing bee statue. The over-sized bee, known as Dwayne "The Bee" Johnson, was taken from a billboard on I-75 last week. It was…
Gourmet Goody Box hosts Blues & BBQ event
A vegan restaurant in Macon is celebrating its new location with music and food.
Nichiha invests $120 million in Macon-Bibb County, brings 74 new jobs
A worldwide manufacturer of fiber cement products is set to expand in Macon-Bibb County.
Buying DQ Blizzards will benefit Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, Navicent Health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - It's a blizzard party, in the rain. The Medical Center, Navicent Health and Dairy Queen are coming together to give patients with a sweet treat. Tomorrow is Miracle Treat Day. That's when you can go…
Some Dublin schools extend hours to achieve academic success
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - In Dublin, the first bell for the new school year rings tomorrow. And there are a few changes for student schedules. "It's not really changing a lot in their children's schedule being that their kids…
Temperatures trend below normal as widespread rain continues
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Tropical moisture continues to stream across the Deep South as a stationary front blocks its flow westward. Scattered showers and storms will develop again Wednesday as a southerly wind brings more moisture from the Gulf of…
Bibb Co. Deputies Respond to Bomb Threat at Restaurant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are working to confirm who called in a bomb threat to a Macon restaurant. Deputies responded to the Texas Roadhouse at 5080 Riverside Drive just after 7:30PM Tuesday. Deputies say the caller…
Macon Church To Hold Back-To-School Event Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A church in Macon is hosting a back to school event this weekend. The House of Shekinah Glory is hosting its Back-2-School Bash on Saturday, August 4th from 12PM-4PM. There will be book bags filled with…
Restaurant Report Card: July 31st, 2018
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are some of your health scores from around Middle Georgia: BACK TO EDENZ 524 MULBERRY ST MACON, GA 31204 Last Inspection Score: 98 U.S. DELI 1477 PIO NONO AVE STE 101 MACON, GA 31204 Last…
Coach's Corner: Dexter Copeland, Macon County Bulldogs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It has been a very productive three seasons for Dexter Copeland and the Macon County Bulldogs, with an eye on keeping that good fortune going for the fourth. The Bulldogs finished 8-4 in 2017 with a…
AAA launches 'School's Open--Drive Safely' Campaign in Macon
With just one day until buses are back on the streets, safety officials with AAA want people on the roads to take extra precaution.
Jury finds drug kingpin from Baldwin Co. guilty for over two-dozen drug-related charges, 125 years in prison
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A Baldwin County drug kingpin faces 125 years in prison, without parole. And 15 others are facing various charges as well. A jury found 38-year-old Delma Goddard, also known as "Shug" or "Big Hxmie," (Big Homie)…
Public voices concerns about property tax increases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Community members can weigh-in on the proposed property tax increase. Macon Bibb County Commissioners are having three public hearings before they vote next Tuesday. In order to continue funding outside agencies, county commissions say they need…
Back-to-school event happening this weekend in honor of Forsyth man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's another opportunity for you to get free school supplies, if you haven't been able to get out to one of the many drives in Middle Georgia. The family of James "Kip" Evans is hosting the…
More than 5,000 stop-arm camera citations issued from last August to June
With classes just a day away from being back in session in Bibb County, school officials are reminding drivers to follow the rules of the road.
August free firearms courses full, Deputies accepting calls for October classes
Update: The Sheriff's Office says the classes set for August are full. The next course will take place on Monday October 15th and Tuesday October 16th. You can call 478-803-2710 to register. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is…
Hairlines Salon gives 100 kids free back to school hairstyles and supplies
A new school year for many kids means a new hair-do. A local hair salon in Macon is making sure students in Bibb County go back to school in style.
Coach's Corner: Mike Chastain, Warner Robins Demons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It was a massive turnaround for the Warner Robins Demons in head coach Mike Chastain's third year, as it isn't every season a team goes from 3-8 to 14-1. That record enabled them to become their…
Metal Detectors No Longer In Place At Westside High
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District confirms there will no longer be metal detectors at Westside High School. According to the school system, the transition of principals at Westside this summer led to no longer continuing with…
18 year-old Westside High School graduate starts youth engagement consulting firm
A Macon teenager is encouraging youth to get involved in their communities by starting his own youth engagement consulting firm.
Bibb County Deputies looking to identify suspect in Pizza Hut Robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are hoping surveillance video will lead to the arrest of the person who robbed a Pizza Hut. Deputies say the suspect walked into the location on Spring Street, Saturday afternoon, with a gun…
Police investigating robbery outside Zaxby’s in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police are investigating a robbery that happened outside a Zaxby's. Police say the restaurant on Warren Drive was closed at the time of Monday's robbery. It happened around 9:30 AM. The robber, wearing…
GBI identifies woman found dead inside burned car
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation's (GBI) crime lab is trying to confirm the identity of the person found in a burned car Saturday.