Commission overrides Macon mayor's garbage billing veto
Macon-Bibb County residents will go back to paying their garbage fees every quarter.
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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…
Search Warrants Executed In Illegal Gambling Crackdown
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Multiple law enforcement agencies are coming together to crack down on illegal gambling at local gas stations and businesses. In a joint investigation, agencies executed several search warrants in Warner Robins, Centerville, Macon, Byron, and Perry.…
Candidates for Georgia’s Governor among speakers at annual Congressional Luncheon
e> MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 2,000 elected officials and business leaders from around Georgia are filling the Macon Marriott City Center for the 2018 Congressional Luncheon. The annual event, hosted by the Georgia Chamber, is an opportunity to…
Community mourns loss of club promoter, community leader
Community members mourn the loss of well-known community leader.
Storms develop ahead of cold front Tuesday, drier weather on Wednesday
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front will push into the southeast Tuesday, firing up showers and storms ahead of it. Showers and storms will pop-up in Middle Georgia starting around noon, becoming more scattered in nature through the bulk…
15-year-old charged in Macon homicide investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 15-year-old boy is charged with murder in the death of 16-year-old Calvin Harvey. Sharmarian "Bobby" Chatfield was arrested following the deadly shooting that happened on Edgewood Drive back in June. Deputies say Harvey was attending…
Local restaurants battle it out for best burger in Macon this week
It's the battle of burgers this week for restaurants in Macon. Local restaurants are partnering with Visit Macon to celebrate Macon Burger Week.
Teenager among two men arrested in deadly Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teenager and another man are now facing charges in the death of 18-year-old Dakwaun Faulks. Bibb County deputies say 17-year-old Zontravion Hernandez, and 18-year-old Dawan Daniels, Jr. were involved in a confrontation with Faulks before…
Do you know this man? Bibb County Deputies looking for suspect in theft investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating Michael Vernard Taylor. He is wanted in a theft by receiving investigation. Taylor is known to be in the Belmont Avenue, Montepelier, and Napier areas. If you…
GBI investigating threats made against Warner Robins city employee
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into threats made by a Warner Robins city official. This is at the request of the Warner Robins Police Department. According to the GBI, agents are looking into…
Macon-Bibb County committee approves budget with cuts to agencies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Operations and Finance committee passed an amended FY 2019 budget. The budget included the $12 million expected after the commission passed a 3 mil increase Thursday. Commissioners, who are not on the Operations…
U.S. Attorney: 'Operation Shockwave' arrests 46 people
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Dozens of people are behind bars after federal, state and local law enforcement collaborated for 'Operation Shockwave' in an effort to keep Macon safe. Among one of those arrested was 18-year-old Dakwaun Faulks, who, 41NBC…
Police say an 18 year old is the latest murder victim in Macon
Police say an 18 year old is the latest murder victim in Macon
Warm and humid Monday, drier air slips south through mid-week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The Gulf of Mexico continues to provide the southeast with very warm and moist air. Southwesterly winds at around 5-10 mph will transport moisture-rich air from the Gulf over Middle Georgia. With high humidity in place,…
The End Zone: Week 1 Scores and Highlights
Warner Robins 40, Tift County 29 Perry 23, Houston County 17 Northside 38, Centennial 14 Veterans 31, Upson-Lee 0 Mary Persons 42, Gainesville 0 West Laurens 56, East Laurens 0 Washington County 19, Baldwin 7 Tattnall County, 26, Claxton 0…
Macon Man Sentenced in Deadly Nightclub Shooting
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County jurors found a Macon man guilty of murder in the 2016 deadly shooting outside Club Dream in downtown Macon. Thirty-four-year-old Quentin Jackson shot and killed 35-year-old Darin Brewster in August 2016. Jackson was found…
Houston Co. Man Sentenced to 20 Years For Armed Robbery
PERRY, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Houston County judge sentenced 27-year-old Kevin Lamar Adams to 20 years behind bars for the armed robbery of a 55-year-old woman. Adams was convicted of Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted…
Man Wanted For Questioning In Deadly Gulf Mart Shooting
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs the public's help identifying a man wanted for questioning in connection to a deadly shooting. The shooting happened at the Gulf Mart at 2893 Napier Avenue around 8:00 Tuesday morning.…
32 animals discovered in 'deplorable' conditions inside Macon home
An anonymous report led Bibb County's Animal Enforcement Division to discovering 32 pets in deplorable conditions at a home in Macon.
Rigby's Water World owners say water is safe after parasite complaints
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Owners of a new water park in Middle Georgia say after receiving multiple health complaints of parasites, it is safe to swim again. The state is looking into what caused the diarrhea parasite to…
County's decision on mil increase leaves some agencies uncertain
County commissioners may have finally passed a millage rate increase and budget but it still leaves uncertainty for some agencies.
Macon mayor vetoes quarterly garbage billing ordinance, again
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the second time, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert vetoed the quarterly garbage billing ordinance. Mayor Reichert expressed his decision Thursday in a letter to the county clerk, Janice Ross. He chose to veto the ordinance,…
Deputies Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect in South Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the suspect involved in an early morning Armed Robbery. It happened just after 2:00 Friday morning at the Flash Foods on 4314 Pio Nono Avenue in south Macon.…
Convicted murderer uses law degree to represent himself in request for fair trial
The convicted murder of Mercer Law School graduate, Lauren Giddings, will appear before a judge Friday morning.
Unstable weather pattern rises rain chances for the weekend
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico continues streaming over the southeast while a cold front approaches from the northwest. Both these systems will effect our weather in Middle Georgia this weekend. Friday, deep southwesterly flow will…
Former Church Youth Leader Found Guilty of Molestation
FORSYTH, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A former Monroe County church youth group leader is found guilty on four counts of child molestation. Thirty-four -year-old Jack Hutcheson will serve 60 years with 25 of them in prison. During the trial, two teen…
Man Wanted For Questioning In Entering Autos Cases
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help identifying a man in connection to several cases of entering autos. He's wanted for questioning about someone entering cars in the area of Ridge Avenue in the…
Macon-Bibb EMA partners with Red Cross to host shelter volunteer training
Macon-Bibb EMA and American Red Cross hosted the first of many shelter volunteer training sessions on Thursday. They need as many volunteers as possible.
Macon-Bibb County Landfill to close temporarily on select days
Starting this week, Macon-Bibb County's Landfill will temporarily close on Tuesdays and Thursdays to do some maintenance work.
The B.S. Report Special Edition: Bulldogs deep enough to survive injuries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We learned Tuesday night that Peach County’s Tyrique McGhee will miss four to six weeks of his season with the Georgia Bulldogs. I hate that, since McGhee did so well last year and was poised to really help…
Macon-Bibb Commissioners pass 3 mil increase, libraries set to reopen
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Commission has avoided bankruptcy by adopting a 3 mil increase. Property owners will see a 17% percent increase in their taxes. The millage rage is now set to 20.652. The county now expects…
Delta and Middle Georgia State University present partnership to pilot students
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT ) - Delta Airlines is looking to put thousands of pilots in the sky over the next decade. But, they're getting some help from a local college to fill those positions. Delta Airlines is partnering with universities…
Temperatures trend below normal as rain chances rise
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Thanks to a ridge of high pressure that built up over the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday, moisture will continue streaming into Middle Georgia increasing humidity and allowing for rain/storm development in the afternoon. More clouds will be…
Teacher of the Year Jarred Moore Receives Another Honor
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County Teacher of the Year Jarred Moore received another honor Wednesday afternoon. Bibb County is naming Thursday, August 16th Jarred Moore Day. Northeast High School held a celebration Wednesday afternoon to surprise Moore with the…
Forsyth joins thousands of cities across the nation in the 'public art movement'
Public art is continuing to pop up in Forsyth and there's more on the way. They're joining the list of communities looking to liven up city streets.
The B.S. Report: Ronald Acuna, Jr., Superstar
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ronald Acuna. Superstar. Outfielder. 20-year-old. We’ve witnessed something the last few days that are hard for the most seasoned baseball fan or person to understand. We’ve seen a young kid, who can’t even legally drink yet,…
Warner Robins Police Department looks to hire more officers
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department held a job fair Wednesday morning. Police say the city is growing and they want the number of officers to reflect that growth. To become an officer with WRPD,…
Man sentenced to life in prison following deadly shooting at Warner Robins motel
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man who shot and killed D'Andre Willis at a motel in Warner Robins will spend the rest of his life in prison. Wednesday, 40-year-old Artis Jones was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated…
Man sentenced to 15 years for using fraudulent identity to get cable TV
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 39-year-old William West IV was sentenced to 15 years for using a man's identity to set up cable and satellite TV. In 2016, the victim, who lives in Virginia, noticed two delinquent accounts on his credit…
Woman killed in car accident in East Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- UPDATE: The woman driving the jeep has been identified as 47-year-old Amanda Malphurs. Bibb County coroner Leon Jones says Malphurs lived just down the street from where the accident happened. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- One person is dead after…
Restaurant Report Card: August 14th, 2018
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are you health inspection restaurant scores from across Middle Georgia: J.R. TAVERN 2440 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, MACON LAST INSPECTION SCORE: 91 CHECKER'S DRIVE-IN 3404 MERCER U. DRIVE, MACON LAST INSPECTION SCORE: 87 SHARK'S FISH & CHICKEN…
Robins AFB Air Logistics announce '1,200 in 12' mass hiring initiative
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Hundreds of jobs are coming to Middle Georgia. The workload at Robins Air Force Base is increasing, and so is the need for more manpower. This morning, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex announce its…
Humidity increases in Middle Georgia, wetter weather on the way
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A wind shift will cause humidity to rise in Middle Georgia for the remainder of the week. A high pressure system is building up in the Gulf of Mexico. With a clockwise wind flow, this system…
Deputies Searching for Suspects Entering Vehicles In North Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County Sheriff's investigators need your help identifying two suspects entering vehicles. Deputies say surveillance video shows the suspects entered vehicles on Timberlane Drive in Georgetown Court in North Bibb County on August 6th. One suspect…
Deputies Looking to Identify Family Dollar Burglary Suspect
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking to identify the suspect who broke into a Family Dollar. It happened at the Family Dollar located at 3567 Houston Avenue around 1:30AM Tuesday, August 14th. If you can…
Rigby's Water World Closed Due to Guest with Diarrhea Parasite
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Rigby's Water World closed for several days due to a child visiting the water park and testing positive for the parasite that causes the diarrheal disease cryptosporidiosis. According to the park's Facebook page, the child…
DNA Confirms Missing Michigan Teen Buried In Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - After 39 years, DNA confirms a missing Michigan teen is actually buried as a 'John Doe' in Macon. DNA testing has confirmed an unidentified person buried in a pauper’s grave in Macon’s Evergreen Cemetery matches the…