UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating 41-year-old Thelonius McAuthor Sumpter, who is wanted for questioning in connection with the homicide investigation of 35-year-old Ryan Glover. Glover was found dead near Central City Park on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today is all about giving and showing thanks. A local organization is making sure people aren't alone or without a full belly this Thanksgiving. "A lot of the families that we come into contact with, we're…
Good evening, Thanksgiving looks to be a really nice one across the southeast, but rainy days will be on the way just after the Thanksgiving holiday. Expect a chilly start across the area with temperatures in the 30's to start…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office wants to talk with two men after an enclosed trailer was stolen over the weekend.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 'Tis the season for giving! A food delivery app and a local restaurant want to make sure less fortunate families don't go without a Thanksgiving plate. "I think the biggest thing with Waitr giving back is we're local.…
Students from schools around Bibb County took some time out of their Thanksgiving break to put together hundreds of boxes of non perishable foods.
Bibb Deputies say while its the busiest time for holiday shoppers it's also a busy time for thieves searching for their next victims.
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - New jobs are coming to Macon-Bibb County. Tuesday, the Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority announced that Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems is openings a base of operations at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The company is based out of…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved a plan to make Eisenhower Parkway a little brighter. The plan calls for installing 29 street lights along intersections of Eisenhower Parkway near Presidential Parkway, Bloomfield Road and Central Georgia Tech.…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Two west side Macon overpasses are closer to becoming safer for drivers. Tuesday night, the Macon-Bibb Commission approved an agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for preliminary engineering to replace the Tucker Road Overpass at Interstate…
MACON, Ga – Thanksgiving is almost here. If you're stressed out about what kind of sides to make this year, Texas Roadhouse has got you covered. Brittney Wesberry visited Daybreak to show us how to make a loaded sweet potato.…
MACON, Ga – The holiday season is upon us! If you're looking for a fun, family activity and a way to give back to the community, you may want to check out Houston Medical Center's Tree of Lights Ceremony. Melissa…
NASCAR's season is over, but local short tracks across the country are still in action.
Good evening, After a day in the mid 60's and a few isolated showers, we will see a big cool down on the way through the end of the week. High pressure will be keeping us clear and cool through…
A woman was arrested Monday after a November 3 hit-and-run sent a child to the hospital.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office has opened an internal investigation into the Warner Robins Police Department following the arrest of an officer. Deputies arrested Officer Andrew Hernandez after a woman arrived at Houston Medical Center with…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office made a fifth arrest in connection to the murder of 16-year-old Kendrick Davis. The teen was shot and killed the night of October 30th while walking at the corner of Warpath Road…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds of people are getting ready to hit the road for their holiday plans. Members with the Georgia Public Safety Office says hundreds have died due to car crashes, this year. "Think about the first thing…
Just ahead of the holidays, a Macon teen is giving back to her community in a major league way. 17 year-old Karsen Ochs is trying to 'Strike Out Hunger'.
Good evening, The sun has been hanging around through much of the weekend, but we will have some clouds to start the day on Tuesday. A cold front has ushered in clouds across Middle Georgia this evening and will be…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Governor Nathan Deal's special session came to an end on Saturday with a passed multi-million dollar spending plan for the Hurricane Michael relief effort. It marked the end of a packed five day-long special session called…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Senior citizens in Macon-Bibb have their own facility to hang out. The Elaine Lucas Senior Center opened its doors Monday morning. Now that the Elaine Lucas Senior Center is open, seniors tells 41NBC they finally have…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thanksgiving is this Thursday and a local sorority chapter is making sure some families in Macon don't go without a Thanksgiving dinner. The Epsilon Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is handing out boxes…
MACON, Ga - Two people have been arrested by Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies for their involvement in an armed robbery in Macon. Deputies arrested 18 year old Juan Malik Parker and 27 year old Jasmine James. Deputies say Parker robbed the…
MACON, Ga - Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies are looking for the person who shot a Macon man while he was in his house. Deputies said it happened Saturday night just before 9 in the 3300 block of Thunderbird Road. Deputies…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A driver is taken to the hospital after his truck is hit by a school bus. The crash happened around 2:45 Friday evening on Eisenhower Parkway and Romeiser Drive, near Interstate 475. Sgt. Linda Howard with the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are at the start of the holiday season, and with that comes the spirit of giving. "Everybody looks at Christmas as a time to receive gifts, but so many do give and if you're able…
Downtown Macon's Christmas Light Extravaganza is soon to be back and better than ever this year with more lights, more space and more activities.
Officials in Monroe County are trying to rebrand and using feedback from residents to do it. They say branding is key to moving Monroe County forward.
GEORGIA (AP) - Democrat Stacey Abrams says she can't win the Georgia governor's race, effectively ending her challenge to Republican Brian Kemp. Her speech Friday effectively puts a stop to the contest. The final result had been in doubt for…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office solves two cold cases from the late 1970’s and early 1980’s thanks to a recent confession. Investigators say 78-year-old Samuel Little confessed to killing over 90 women over four decades across the United…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Commercial Gambling Unit executed four search warrants in Houston County for violations of Georgia’s commercial gambling laws. Agents also made four arrest in connection to illegal gaming: Kevin Huggler, 37, Warner…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Milledgeville Police Department’s Specialized Patrol Unit (SPU) is receiving a $4,600 community grant from Washington EMC’s Operation Round Up program. Operation Round Up is a community development program funded by the voluntary contributions of Washington EMC customers…
MACON, Ga - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for it's help finding three men wanted for breaking into cars. Deputies said the men broke into cars at different locations in the Skipperton Road Area in Macon…
MACON, Ga - Five people were sent to the hospital after a crash involving an SUV, a van and a tractor trailer in Macon. Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies said the crash happened just before 4 Thursday afternoon on Shurling Drive.…
MACON, Ga - A car crash in Macon killed a man. Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies say the crash happened on Forsyth Road near the Tucker Road just before 12:30 Friday morning. Deputies say a white Chevy Classic broke down and was…
A judge has sentenced Isaac J. Culver III and his company, Progressive Consulting Technologies, for his involvement in the multi-million dollar fraud case.
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - It's a long overdue public recognition for Vietnam veterans from Bibb and the surrounding counties. Thursday afternoon, the Nathaniel Macon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a special ceremony for local Vietnam veterans at…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Coliseum Medical Centers just received a good grade from a national organization that grades patient safety and care quality. Coliseum Medical Centers, Coliseum Northside and Fairview Park Hospital received A's on their scores. The Leapfrog Organization…
As Governor Nathan Deal's emergency session continues, lawmakers are beginning to make progress on South Georgia support funding.
MACON, Ga – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia is an organization that's devoted to helping change children's lives for the better in Middle Georgia. Dianna Glymph, who's with the nonprofit organization, visited Daybreak to talk about…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Uber drivers in Macon say their customers ask when Uber Eats is coming to the area. Today, it has finally arrived. "This is pretty much my full-time. This is something I enjoy doing. I enjoy customer service…
Good evening, The heaviest rain of the past few days has started across Middle Georgia this evening and won't be letting up until tomorrow. Two different areas of low pressure are interacting across the southeast, but the good news for…
Wednesday was day two of the special session called by Governor Nathan Deal. Members of the state’s appropriations committee passed Deal’s recommendations.
As the special session continues, so does controversy surrounding the race for a Governor and the aftermath of issues at the polls.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify two suspects wanted for identity theft. According to a news release from the Sheriff's Office, on October 30, 2018, two suspects opened credit…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need help tracking down a burglary suspect. They are trying to location 26-year-old Justin Michael Spires. Spires is wanted in connection with damage to and theft from several businesses in the downtown Macon…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - It's the season for giving! If you want to give back this holiday season, Toys for Tots is one way to do so. Toys for Tots is run by the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve whose…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - With even more rain in the forecast Wednesday and Thursday, a Flash Flood Watch has been issued for almost all of Middle Georgia (Minus Treutlen, Wheeler and Telfair County). In the past two days, Middle Georgia…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened Tuesday night.