As precincts continue to count votes, Abrams gets closer to forcing run-off
As the special session continues, so does controversy surrounding the race for a Governor and the aftermath of issues at the polls.
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Two suspects wanted for identity theft
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…
Deputies searching for downtown Macon burglary suspect
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…
Local Toys For Tots campaign to host 'Stuff the Truck' event this weekend
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…
More rain Wednesday-Thursday warrants Flash Flood Watch for Middle Georgia
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…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating Tuesday dollar store robbery
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened Tuesday night.
Warner Robins woman shot, killed
UPDATE: Warner Robins detectives believe Helms and Reyes they knew each other prior to the deadly shooting Tuesday night, and was brought to the home by a friend. According to a police report, the three spent some time together at…
Heavy rain is likely to bring flooding concerns to Middle Georgia Wednesday and Thursday
Good evening, We have had a break from heavy rain across Middle Georgia for much of the night, but rain is moving back in and we could see significant flooding across the area. A low pressure system is setting up…
Teen in serious condition after being hit
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teenager in Warner Robins was hit by a car trying to cross the street on his bike Tuesday. The Warner Robins Police Department says the accident happened at the intersection of Houston Road and…
Man robs Dollar General in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins police responded to the Dollar General at 640 Dunbar Road in reference to an Armed Robbery. According to a news release from the Warner Robins Police Department, a black male dressed in all…
Protests erupt at the Georgia State Capitol on Day One of Emergency Session
Despite the purpose of the session, residents and state leaders took Tuesday to show their opposition to votes not being counted in the Governor's race.
Macon-Bibb looks for funds to remove blight so Ocmulgee Monument can become national park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Commissioners are working with the state on making Ocmulgee National Monument into a national park. If the senate approves this, Ocmulgee would double in acreage and change its name, but there's some hurdles dealing with blighted…
Northeast QB Ussery arrested after bringing loaded gun to school
Northeast High School quarterback Nolan Ussery was arrested Monday after bringing a loaded handgun to school.
Flood watches and warnings issued for much of Middle Georgia through Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for much of Middle Georgia. Rain will increase across the area through the day on Wednesday into Thursday bringing the potential for 2-3" of rain in addition to the rain we…
Suspicious death investigation in East Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the suspicious death of a female that occurred at the Raintree Apartments in east Bibb County. The management had not heard from 62 year old Mary Robinson, for several…
Macon-Bibb Leaders Tour New Amazon Fulfillment Center
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority officials toured the area's new Amazon Fulfillment Center, Friday. Partners with the Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners, Bibb County Board of Education, Macon Water Authority, Central GA Technical College, Georgia Power and Navicent…
Daybreak Interview - Life Lessons From Yolanda Thomas
MACON, Ga – Sometimes people need help with basic life skills. Like how you should conduct yourself during an interview, budgeting and how to stay healthy. Yolanda Thomas teaches all those important life skills. Tuesday she visited Daybreak to give tips…
Deputies Looking For Man Who Tried Robbing An AutoZone
MACON, Ga - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery. Deputies say it happened at the AutoZone on Vineville Avenue in Macon around 6:40 Monday night. Deputies say a man entered the store with a handgun…
Two Men Wanted For Armed Robbery At Family Dollar
MACON, Ga - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men wanted for an armed robbery at a Family Dollar in Macon. Deputies say it happened at the Family Dollar at 4925 Bloomfield Road just before 9 Monday night.…
Man Wanted For Armed Robbery at Krispy Kreme in Macon
MACON, Ga - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man accused of robbing a Krispy Kreme in Macon. Deputies say it happened at the Krispy Kreme at 2800 Pio Nono Avenue just before 7 Monday night. Deputies say…
Rainy and cooler than normal weather persists
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The rainy and cooler than normal weather in Middle Georgia will persist for the next few days as a low pressure system continues to stream moisture across the southeast. A couple different lows near the Gulf…
Man flashes handgun, robs west Macon Boost Mobile store
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who robbed a Boost Mobile store Monday night.
Crowd bears cold and rain to show 'thanks' to veterans
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today is a day we honor those who serve and defend our country. Middle Georgia State University and Macon-Bibb observed Veterans Day this morning. Today also marks the 100th year anniversary since the end of first…
Overtyme Bar & Grill giving away 1,000 turkeys to community members
Local business owners are making it their mission to give away 1,000 turkeys just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday to help families who can't afford it.
Macon church recognizes military veterans on Veterans Day
A Macon church took time out of its Sunday morning service to honor military veterans in its congregation.
Officials at Navicent hope newly rented mobile hospital will lower ER wait times
Navicent Health officials unveiled their newly rented Med 1 Mobile Hospital on Wednesday afternoon. They're hoping it will lower wait times for patients.
Sheriff's Office Looking For Inmate That Escaped During Work Detail
MACON, Ga - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for an inmate that escaped from the County's Detention Center during his work detail. Deputies say 22 year old Jaylon Patrick was working off his community service hours at the…
Soggy and cold week in the southeast
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - After a dry and mostly sunny Veterans Day weekend, the wet weather is making a return. Soggy conditions will last most of the week as a low pressure system moves along the Gulf Coast. The warm…
Despite Kemp's claim of victory, experts say Georgia Governor's race "at a stand still"
Despite one candidates declaration of victory heard 'round the country, the race for Georgia Governor is not over. Here's why.
Fourth teen arrested in murder of Kendrick Davis
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators along with the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, make an additional arrest in the murder of 16-year-old Kendrick Davis. Deputies arrested 16-year-old Eric Bowden at his home in east…
Tornado takes off part of a church's roof in South Bibb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The South Bibb community is still cleaning up after Wednesday's tornado. Gateway Fellowship Church on Skipper Road, is trying to figure out, "what's next" after the roof came off during the storm. "I don't know what…
Cold air surges south following front, "feels like" temps near freezing
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - After a grey and rainy week in Middle Georgia, nicer weather will return for the weekend! Colder air will surge south following the front, leading to dry and breezy conditions which will make it feel even…
Family continues Memaw's legacy with the 7th Annual Feed the Veterans Community Feeding
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 7th Annual Memaw's Feed the Veterans Community Feeding is tomorrow, but this is the first year that Memaw won't be there after passing away a year ago. The family is continuing her legacy though. Memaw's…
Arrest made in murder of missing Macon man
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Deputies make an arrest in connection to the murder of John Lewis Fleming III. 53-year-old Fleming was reported missing by his girlfriend in September of 2018. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators along with the U.S. Marshal…
Macon man sentenced for assault on ex-girlfriend
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Macon man who kicked in his ex-girlfriend’s door in September 2017 and brandished an assault rifle pleaded guilty Friday to burglary and aggravated assault. Tommy Lewis Dumas Jr., 26, was sentenced to 12 years – with…
Man Wanted For Waffle House Armed Robbery in Macon
MACON, Ga - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who's accused of robbing a Waffle House. Deputies say it happened at the Waffle House at 4731 Chambers Road in Macon around 11:30 Thursday night. Deputies say the…
National Weather Service confirms a tornado in Bibb County Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City performed a storm survey of damage resulting from the tornado warned storm that moved through Bibb County on Wednesday. The crews analyzed the damage in the area and they did confirm that a…
BCSO Financial Crimes Unit asking for public's assistance nailing two suspects for credit card fraud
Investigators with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public's assistance identifying two suspects wanted for identity theft.
Water main break after storm in Bibb County leaves residents without water
Many residents in Macon are without water following a major water main break after Wednesday's storms. Macon Water Authority is currently investigating.
Perry officials celebrate Houston Co. Schools improvements at community luncheon
Progress in Perry is what city leaders came together to discuss with community members at the annual state of the community.
Japanese students spend the week in Macon-Bibb
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - This week 16 middle school students and three chaperones from Kurobe, Japan are visiting Macon-Bibb County. During their stay, they will learn more about American culture and practice their English language skills. Thursday, Students spent the day…
Twiggs Co. will be home to one of the largest solar plants in Georgia, creating jobs for rural Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twiggs County will soon be home to one of the largest solar panel projects, east of the Mississippi River. First Solar and Origis Energy are bringing clean, renewable energy to the Peach State. "We really are…
Wet weather continues before drier/cooler air returns this weekend
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Wet weather continues in Middle Georgia this week as a stalled cold front sits near the Florida/Georgia border and multiple waves of energy ripple throughout the atmosphere. If you're hoping for drier and cooler weather, just…
First responders test new technology for if-and-when a hurricane or flooding hit our area
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It has almost been a month since Hurricane Michael came through Middle Georgia. Guardian Centers, in Perry, held a hurricane disaster simulation for its Operation Convergent Response. In times of natural disasters, it's imperative first responders…
Storm damage reported in South Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A severe line of storms left downed trees and power outages in South Bibb County. Emergency Management Officials say people in the area need to watch for downed trees and lines. There are reports of down…
Brian Kemp Declares Victory in Georgia Governor Race
Brian Kemp Declares Victory in Georgia Governor Race
Bleckley Co. Coroner defeats Walden in race for District 144 house seat
Bleckley County Coroner Danny Mathis has defeated Democratic Candidate Jessica Walden in the race for the District 144 State House Seat.
Two Men Wanted For Armed Robbery At Dollar General In Macon
MACON, Ga - Deputies with The Bibb County Sheriff's Office are looking for two men wanted for an armed robbery in Macon. Deputies say it happened at the Dollar General at 3407 Napier Avenue around 7:15 Tuesday night. Deputies say the…
Investigators Need Help Finding Driver Involved in Hit and Run Accident
MACON, Ga - Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators are asking for the public's help identifying a driver involved in a hit and run accident that injured a little girl. Investigators say it happened at 4077 Saint Charles Place in Macon just before 5…
Two Men Indicted For Shooting Death Of Macon Man
MACON, Ga - A Bibb County grand jury indicted two men for the shooting death of Macon man. According to the Macon-Bibb District Attorney's Office, 26 year old Anterrio Tremaine Stinson and 38 year old Kelvin Dewayne Carswell were indicted on charges…