MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare says it needs the public's help. Deputies seized 25 dogs in a recent dog fighting charge to Joseph Grayer of Macon. Deputies say when they performed an animal welfare check at the home…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Mayor Robert Reichert says blight and crime are big concerns. Reichert addressed more than 500 people during the State of the Community luncheon. He says, "a community isn't loved because it's great, a community becomes…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) -Bibb County School District Superintendent, Dr. Curtis Jones, has been named National Superintendent of the Year by the AASA, The School Superintendents Association, at their 2019 National Conference on Education in Los Angeles, CA. A check was…
Friday: Clouds are staying in the forecast for much of Friday and into the week. Temperatures will be climbing into the upper 60's through the day Friday with a southerly wind that will usher in more moisture (get ready for…
WARNER ROBINS, Ga (41NBC/WMGT) – A shooting in Warner Robins ended with two people sent to the hospital and a teenager in police custody, according to Lt. Kent Bankston of the Houston County Sheriff's Office. The shooting happened around 7:30 Thursday…
MACON, Ga - According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Georgia ranks 9th in the nation for the rate at which women are killed by men. Baldwin County High School is honoring victims of domestic violence as well as…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The bill Congress passed to avoid another government shutdown included funding for the Department of Homeland Security, including some money for border security. It did not include the help Representative Austin Scott wanted for Georgia communities working…
Warner Robins holds National Prayer Breakfast WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Food and prayer make the perfect combination. The community and military personnel gathered at the Museum of Aviation for the National Prayer Breakfast. The event took place in the Century of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you're ready for a good chuckle, check out the "Southern Fried Chicks Cage-Free" comedy tour on February 15, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House. Etta May says that she's the Walmart brand…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bow-ties, sequins, and celebrities took the night. Dublin locals showed up to support the premiere of Burkes Brothers' film "His, Hers and the Truth". The romantic comedy premiered at the Dublin Theatre on Valentine's Day evening.…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Schools across the country are celebrating African American culture through the 30th National African American Read-in Chain. Eagle Springs Elementary school is participating by sharing books written by African Americans. Faculty member Betty Barnes hosted the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former residents at Crystal Lake Apartments begin to look for other homes. Meanwhile, Macon-Bibb County's NAACP is helping tenants fight for their rights, which they say are being violated. They held a press conference Friday morning…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Coliseum Medical Center hosts a free “Living Healthy" seminar and cooking class for American Heart Month. A healthy lifestyle and diet are keys to a better quality of life. Electrophysiologist Dr. Jonathan Hoffman says that…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the first time, high school girl wrestlers compete in their own wrestling state championship for the Georgia High School Association (GHSA). More than 140 girls are set to compete. GHSA Director Don Corr says 98…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - This Black History Month, the non-profit organization Closing the Gap is hosting several community events. This weekend Closing the Gap is hosting a Teen Summit on Saturday, Feb. 16th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. The organization is also…
DUBLIN, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - This Valentine's Day, what better way to celebrate love than with a romantic comedy movie with a Middle Georgia connection. The film "His, Hers and the Truth" will have a special red carpet premiere in downtown Dublin…
Valentine's Day: Tomorrow will be a beautiful day across Middle Georgia. High pressure hangs around through the start of the day keeping clear skies in the area. By the late afternoon, we will warm into the mid 60's, but expect…
MACON, Ga - February is Black History Month, a time where we reflect on the important contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout our nation's history. In honor of it, Fort Valley State University's theatre department will be performing various…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Loaves and Fishes Ministry held their first Valentine's Day cookout for clients. The food line went down the alley of the building side. The ministry showed their appreciation by feeding everyone who showed up. Last Halloween, the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies arrest a man wanted for stealing a car in Florida. The incident happened while deputies patrolled the 4900 block of Romeiser Drive on February 12, 2019 around 3 p.m. Deputies say they…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County Schools received 50 tactical handheld metal detectors donated from the "It Takes A Village" foundation. The equipment is valued at $10,000. Foundation Founder Dr. Vernard Hodges says he wanted to give back to Houston…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins police make two arrests in connection with Wednesday's Gawin Drive shooting. Warner Robin's police arrested 17-year-old Jaheim Saquon Morris and 22-year-old Isaiah Mbwate Chitila. Both were charged with Aggravated Assault. …
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The Tic Toc Room has been closed for a month due to a liquor license issue.
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon Beer Company will show support for Valentine's Day by promoting its pink beer and pink glasses.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An eviction letter is now taped on the leasing office doors at the Crystal Lake Apartments, for residents at the mid-rise and high-rise tower.
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- The Alzheimer's Association in Macon, wants to shares some tips for the best ways to understand and communicate with someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three men charged in a fatal 2014 shooting were sentenced to prison on Tuesday. In 2014, 23-year-old Arika “Lottie Dottie” Jarrell and 32-year-old Ralph Heard were killed in a gang jail contraband ring. Vincent Lewis, 41,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Tattnall Square Academy celebrated its 50th birthday and Golden Anniversary today!
Today: A line of strong storms rolled in across Georgia. Strong winds were the main culprit of damage reports across the area with downed trees and power lines reported across Middle Georgia. Houston county was the hardest hit with quite…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men pleaded guilty to armed robbery and voluntary manslaughter on Tuesday. The 2016 shooting killed Rollie Bowden Vaughn. On Tuesday, 24-year-old Jarodney M. Newberry and 21-year-old Rashad Deangelo Brown were both sentenced to 30 years…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A group of local "angels" plans to play cupid for some senior citizens. "Blossoms of Love" is a program in which Visiting Angels caregivers go door-to-door gifting seniors. Visiting Angels is the nations largest in-home senior care…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's deputies arrested a homeowner for prohibited dog fighting. Deputies performed an animal welfare check in the Bass Road area. Deputies say they met with a homeowner Joseph Grayer to ensure that the animals on the property…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Fort Valley Police Department responded to a call on the 1100 block of Edwards Street in Fort Valley, Georgia. Fort Valley police say 31-year-old Jarvis Everett was shot in the leg. Everett was taken…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police officers responded to a shots fired call on the 600 block of Gawin Drive. According to a Warner Robins Police news release, the incident happened around 2:30 PM on February 13, 2019. When officers arrived, they…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new East Macon church now holds services after having its opening date pushed back due vandalism. Bread of Life Ministries Pastor Alfonso Austin says five break-ins happened between November and December. The church filed incident reports with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Visit Macon is looking for artists to compete in an art guitar competition. Artists have until March 1st to submit ideas. Visit Macon will display the guitars in their window. People will vote on the guitars in…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- When it comes to caring for senior citizens, first responders play a major role. The Cottages on Wesleyan in Macon honored sheriffs deputies, firefighters, and EMS personnel on Wednesday. During the "Valentines Celebration", first responders enjoyed lunch with…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)- Someone in Macon is $369,000 richer. The Georgia Lottery says someone purchased a winning Fantasy 5 ticket in Macon on Friday at the Quik Trip on Hawkinsville Road. If you have the ticket, the winning numbers were 9-23-25-28-38.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We have new developments about the 70 displaced Crystal Lake Apartments' residents. Contractors hired by the complex are working on repairs. It's day four and families still haven't returned home. A collective effort by organizations and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - From mental illness to substance abuse, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dublin makes sure veterans get connected to the resources they need. The Dublin Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) held a community outreach and informational…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A dog who spent more than half her life at the Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare shelter finds home. Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare sheltered Betty since July 2015. Deemed a "legal hold," animal welfare held Betty until her owner went to…
Tomorrow Warm, moist air is moving in across the southeast this evening with patchy dense fog forming through the area. This is all ahead of the cold front that will move through tomorrow afternoon. Timing of Storms A line of…
MACON, Ga - Valentine's Day is right around the corner. If you and your sweetheart have a special date night planned, you'll want to look your best. Make up artist Semetress Simmons, who owns Pink Lace Artistry, visited Daybreak to give…
MACON, Ga - Macon-Bibb firefighters fought the flames of an early morning structure fire in the city. According to Captain Michael Williamson, with the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department, the fire was at the intersection of Clarks Lane and Short Street…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some Georgia College people tested positive for norovirus. North Central Health District received the test results from the Georgia Public Health Lab on February 12. There are 127 reported cases associated with this outbreak. North Central…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- 41NBC/WMGT viewers have been sending in photos of severe weather damage in Middle Georgia. There have been reports of down trees and wind damage in Houston County, Taylor County, and other parts of Middle Georgia. According to…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Reverend Dr. Timothy Flemming, of Atlanta's Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, will present a Tribute to Black History at Mercer University this weekend. The free concert will take place, Sunday, Feb. 17th at 4:00pm, at the Historic Willingham…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fire crews are battling flames at the Theta Chi fraternity house near the Georgia College campus in Milledgeville. The fraternity house is on the corner of West Montgomery and North Columbia Streets in Milledgeville. According to…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A man faces charges connected to the Monday morning shooting at the Terminal Station in downtown Macon. According to a news release, 22-year-old Jalen Brown turned himself in following the incident. He is charged with theft…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to a Houston County Superior Court clerk, Joseph D. Stella pled guilty to four charges of Identity Theft and three charges of Theft by Taking on Friday. In 2015, Stella was accused of collecting more than $10,000…