It has been a great weather week for the Georgia National Fair in Perry! Sunshine will continue for Friday in Middle Georgia. Highs have been in the mid and upper 80's for much of the week, which will continue into…
Community leaders and elected officials celebrated the extension of the Second Street Corridor Vision Block, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three people face charges after Bibb County deputies say they tried to get drugs inside the Bibb County Jail. Deputies say they got a tip Monday about a "possible plan" by inmates to have drugs brought…
Jones County Health Department has opened its new Health Department’s Veterans Room
One lane of a six-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 341/Golden Isles Parkway in Dodge County will be closed on most days until the end of October.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is telling anglers to kill a certain fish if they catch it. It's called the northern snakehead fish. And for the first time, it's turned up in Georgia waters in Gwinnett…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- It's not every day that you get to meet an exotic animal. At the Georgia National Fair, you have a chance to not only meet a camel but ride him too. Now, this isn't just any camel.…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- So, we've seen the food the fair has. We've seen the rides and the animals. We even went inside the McGill Marketplace and did some shopping, but some of the booths this year are meant to educate…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Drought conditions are pushing Forsyth's city council and utility company to respond. They're asking residents to conserve water by reducing outdoor watering and outdoor irrigation. They say the drought conditions have impacted water levels at the city…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Macon native, who is bringing the West Coast to Macon through his 'Coollab Project,' is set to come to the Douglass Theatre Thursday. Founder Vinson Muhammad, along with Torchlight Academy, will host the first West Coast…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- According to residents in the area, there was a wreck at the corner of Holt Ave. and Vineville Ave. in Macon, Thursday afternoon. Residents say a power pole is snapped in half and the stop lights in…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- All of the derailed cars from the train that went off the tracks in Houston County have been removed off the track. Crews have been working throughout the night to move the derailed cars and clear the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Middle Georgia non-profit organization that provides underprivileged kids with gifts is gearing up for the Christmas season. The non-profit's website says Kids Yule Love is an organization whose mission is to provide toys, gifts, bibles…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jewel is a Bulldog mix around 7-years-old. She is the perfect pet for a home without any other dogs. Jewel is great with people of all ages and needs of a forever home. To adopt Jewel…
A Macon man was arrested and charged with cocaine possession after deputies say he ran a stop sign last week.
Three men are in jail after being caught in a vehicle containing drugs last week.
Drugs and money are now off the streets after a bust in Jones County
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office held its annual 'Night to Unite' news conference at the Tubman Museum Wednesday
The Georgia Justice Project is set to host its Criminal Justice Resource Fair
When you think of the fair, you probably think of rides and food. But it can be a place to learn something new too
In the Georgia Grown building, the baby barn takes up one side, but on the other side is a section dedicated to locally produced goods
NewTown Macon's annual ‘Tour of Progress’ showed community members exactly what’s coming to the city
Georgia 247 Spur will be closed according to Houston County's EMA Facebook page, due to a train derailment across from Perdue Farms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Macon man who attempted to flee and later pulled a gun on them. Authorities say the incident happened around 1:26 a.m. on October 4. Deputies responded to the 600 block…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting on Wren Avenue off Anthony Road in Macon
A funeral was held for former Warner Robins Councilwoman, Carolyn Robbins, at Trinity United Methodist Church
'Common Cause Georgia' held its “End Gerrymandering Tour,” at the Tubman Museum Tuesday
Bartlett Crossing and Cherokee Heights Neighborhood Watch have partnered with Manna Ministries Inc., to bring the community together
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department held its annual Fire Prevention Week Ceremony on Tuesday
If you've been to the Georgia National Fair, you may have seen mini horses perform, but have you seen Gypsy Vanners
The Georgia National Fair brings back the circus and it takes entertaining a step further
The magic of birth happens every day at the Georgia National Fair, and you get the chance to experience it through the baby barn
Two things are guaranteed at the Georgia National Fair each year: food and fun.
Mercer's Moment - Mercer Beats Duke! MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer fans can now relive the detailed story of the university's win over Duke in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. In 2014, Mercer seemed unlikely to beat Duke. Daniel Shirley,…
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between October 1 and October 4.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia National Fair offers various activities for kids, parents, grandparents, and all those in between. And of those activities - shopping. Georgia National Fair has a shopping arena on the fairgrounds. Keith Lindsey, owner of…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There are events for pigs, goats, horses, and cows. But have you ever been to a miniature horse and pony demonstration? The Georgia National Fair kicked off its mini horse and Shetland pony demonstration which showcases…
After we finally broke the incredible streak of 90 degree days we are still awaiting the arrival of a cold front in Middle Georgia. We will see this front push into the area overnight, but likely we won't get a…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Bleckley County High School teacher faces sexual assault charges after a GBI investigation. This is according to a GBI news release. Investigators say they arrested 25-year-old Brantley Collins on Monday for Sexual Assault by…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In an effort to continue building a safer place for children and families in Dublin, the Division of Family & Children's Services partnered with community leaders for “Destination Hope.” DFCS kicked off several community engagement meetings…
LUMBER CITY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A homeowner opened fire on robbery suspects resulting in the death of a 16-year-old boy. The GBI says that Santana Joyner, of Lumber City, died Monday from a gunshot wound he received during an attempted…
UPDATE: Ha’Keem Barrett turned himself over to Bibb Sheriff’s deputies this morning around midnight. Authorities wanted Barrett in connection to several armed robberies that happened on October 5, 2019. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff investigators need the public’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrested four people for stealing a vehicle and entering autos. Deputies say the incident happened around 10 a.m. on October 4. Authorities say deputies responded to the Rent-A-Center at 1459 Eisenhower Parkway…
Authorities identify the three men killed in a car crash at Robins Air Force Base WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) - Three men are dead after a car crash at the front gate of the Robins Air Force Base on Friday. Houston…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb Sheriff deputies arrested one of the two suspects involved in a string of armed robberies that happened on Saturday. Authorities say the suspects abandoned a stolen 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe on Worsham Avenue. The suspects…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an east Macon shooting that happened Sunday morning. Authorities say the incident happened around 2:58 a.m. Deputies responded to a call about a person shot near Cowan Street and Bowman…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Flash Foods in the 4300 block of Pio Nono Avenue. Authorities say the incident happened around 6:26 p.m. on Friday. Deputies say that two…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This year’s fair offers different races and competitions for animals of all shapes and sizes. One specific horse differs from the rest -- 16-year-old Oreo. Oreo participates in the barrel races with his owner, Katelyn Jones.…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Georgia National Fair is celebrating its 30 year anniversary with events happening the whole length of the fair. Vendors like Grannies Apple Dumplings have served fairgoers since day one. They are known for their sweet treats…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Two masked men robbed a Motel 6 in Warner Robins at gunpoint. According to Warner Robins Police Captain Chris Rooks, the incident happened on Tuesday around 10:30 p.m. at the Motel 6 in the 1400 block…