Two people dead after Watson Boulevard car accident
A car accident left one person dead in Warner Robins Tuesday night.
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HBO pilot to be shot in Macon at the end of the month
A television show is set to film its pilot in Downtown Macon next month.
Two new candidates join incumbent for race in Houston County Board of Education, Post 6 At-Large
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Next week, voters in Houston County will select a person to fill a seat on the Board of Education. Bringing more resources for mental health in Houston County School's is at the forefront of…
Lockdown lifted at Northside High School after shots fired nearby
Warner Robins police are giving Northside High School the all clear after shots were fired near the school Tuesday afternoon.
Warner Robins Police: Shots fired near Northside High School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Officers are responding to a shots fired call on Ravenwood Way. Officers are currently searching for suspects. Northside High School was placed on lockdown as a precaution. The lockdown has since been lifted at…
Angie's List: Lawn care professionals
Yardwork is a labor of love for some, but these days it’s common to see a professional crew instead of your neighbor out mowing and clipping.
Sheriff: Telfair Co. man with dementia found safe
UPDATE (5/15/2018): Telfair County Sheriff Chris Steverson says Lester Flaherty has been found safe and healthy. MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Telfair County police are asking for the public's help finding a man who was recently diagnosed with dementia. Sheriff Chris…
Post 8 Board of Education seat race between two longtime educators
Candidates vying for the Bibb County BOE Post 8 seat have 8 days until the election they say could play a big role in the direction of the school district.
Walmart’s new online feature helps make shopping convenient
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Walmart is remodeling 500 stores as part of an $11-billion spending plan. Departments and self-checkouts are expecting to become more convenient for customers. The company is also adding new features for its online customers. "Sometimes, we have…
$400,000 Kathleen home could be yours for only $100
For the third year in a row, Trinity Built Homes is partnering up with several companies and donors in Middle Georgia to give away a home.
Macon man sentenced to prison in Flash Foods robbery
A Macon man will spend four years in prison after pleading guilty to robbery by sudden snatching during a hearing in Bibb County's Superior Court on Monday.
Bragg Jam announces first wave of performers for 2018 concert crawl
Bragg Jam Festival organizers announced the first wave of performers for the concert crawl scheduled for later this summer.
Hot and dry Monday, cooler and wetter weather this week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A high pressure system managed to keep Middle Georgia dry and hot last week, but that will not be the case this week. Instead, a low pressure system is developing in the Gulf of Mexico. This…
UPDATE: Warner Robins police say missing woman has been found
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - UPDATE: Police in Warner Robins have located 27 year-old Angela Douglas who was reported missing on Friday. Douglas was found early Sunday morning around midnight. She was then taken to the hospital, evaluated and released.…
Macon man pleads guilty to downloading, watching child porn
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty in federal court to possession of child pornography. Robert Murphy, 25, pleaded guilty on May 1 after admitting to investigators he watched child pornography. Federal investigators and…
Early Voting available Saturday in Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting will be available this Saturday for voters in Macon-Bibb County Voting has been underway at the Board of Elections on Pio Nono Avenue since April 30th. Board of Elections Supervisor, Janetta Watson, says this…
Westside High School tries out new safety procedure, installs metal detectors
Westside High School is trying out a new safety procedure. Metal detectors were brought into the school Monday and plan to stay there until the rest of the school year.
Mother's Day surprises at Zoo Atlanta Sunday
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Zoo Atlanta is offering free admission to mothers Sunday. The Mother's Day deal is only valid with the purchase of any regularly-priced child's or adult's general admission ticket. Sunday is also a big day for Madu,…
Lifeguards needed before Macon-Bibb Recreation Department opens public pools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Recreation Department needs more lifeguards before it can open the public pools for the summer. Officials need 10 more lifeguards in order to open the five public pools in Macon. The pools are set…
Cat of the Week: Flipper
This week’s Cat of the Week is Flipper! Flipper is a four month old kitten with solid white fur and blue eyes.
Son accused of killing mother in Dooly County
VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Murders aren't only on the rise in Macon, but also in Dooly County. GBI Special Agent In Charge J.T. Ricketson says Dooly County has seen more murders since January, than they have in decades. Many of us…
Braves Country Road Trip stops in Macon this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Atlanta Braves fans can enjoy several activities this weekend when the team makes a stop in Macon. Saturday, the team will be at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Braves County Road…
Stratford Academy student is holding a 5K trail run to help local animal rescues
Stratford Academy student is holding a 5K trail run to help local animal rescues
Road closures in Warner Robins due to Back the Blue Glow Run
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several roads will close Saturday evening in Warner Robins as the Back the Blue Glow Run gets underway. The road closures include: East bound lanes on Watson Boulevard to David Drive to Highway 247. Armed…
Nearly 20 children have committed suicide in Georgia so far in 2018
DECATUR, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nearly 20 children have reportedly taken their own lives so far this year. That's according to new data released by The Georgia Bureau of Investigations. The organization's Child Fatality Review Unit says 18 children committed suicide,…
Murder in Lizella brings homicide total to 17
UPDATE (5/11/2018): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified the man shot and killed Friday as 21-year-old Chad Michael Bilow, of Lizella. He died from a gunshot to the head. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Detectives from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office…
Hot weekend ahead in Middle Georgia, relief from the heat next week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The high pressure system that has been building up across the southeast this week will stay in place this weekend. The high is causing air to sink and compress, resulting in not only more sun than…
Missing man's family grows concerned after months without contact
Family members of a man authorities say has been missing since march are concerned and hoping to find answers in his disappearance.
District 142 candidates make community a focal point in race for House seat
The race is on for candidates looking to win the House District 142 seat and represent Macon-Bibb at the state capitol. See what they say are priorities.
People in Monroe Co. have been victims of potential scams
FORSYTH, Macon (41NBC/ WMGT) - Scams are targeting a Middle Georgia community, causing dozens of people to turn to the sheriff's office for answers. In just one week, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office alerted residents via Facebook about two scams.…
Bibb County Coroner on homicides: "This year's going to pass last year"
We are just past 4 months into 2018, and homicides have surpassed Bibb County's halfway mark from last year.
Navicent Health awarded StormReady certification
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The National Weather Service is recognizing Medical Center, Navicent Health for its severe weather preparedness. Today, NWS awarded the hospital with StormReady certification. Navicent Health's Emergency Management and Safety Manager Steve Ramsey said the hospital has built…
The B.S. Report: Is Matt Ryan worth the contract?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Last week Matt Ryan won the lottery. No, he didn’t walk into a Flash Foods and get a scratch or have his numbers come up. He signed yet another huge NFL contract. The last one he…
Forsyth man arrested on several drug-related charges
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested a man on Tuesday for several narcotics related charges.
18-year-old found shot to death in east Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 18-year-old woman was found dead on the front porch of an apartment in east Macon. Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones tells 41NBC that the victim was discovered at the Davis Home Apartments on Leaf St. Reports…
Temperatures rise to the low-mid 90's through the weekend
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - It's been a very summer-like week with warm weather and small chances for rain daily. The pop-up showers this week have been a result of moisture in the atmosphere and energy from sun working together to create small…
Macon Bacon's home games are selling out
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - We are three weeks away from the first pitch of the season opener for Macon's new baseball team. This afternoon, tickets went on sale for Macon Bacon's first home game. If you haven't gotten your…
Board of Education approves new budget for Northeast High/ Appling Middle Schools merger
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Bibb County Board of Education approved an extra $5-million to the Northeast High and Appling Middle Schools merger project. The budget started at $45-million, then went up to $49-million. The upgrade has now increased…
New sales tax aimed to fix infrastructure on the election ballot for 11 counties
A new penny sales tax is on the ballot this election for 11 counties in Middle Georgia.
Bibb Co. police looking for missing homeless woman, last seen in 2017
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police are asking for the public's help finding a homeless woman who was last seen in March 2017. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for 60-year-old Sherrie Barfoot. Her daughter says she was last seen…
Derek Stingley out as Georgia Doom football coach, general manager
Derek Stingley is out after four games as the Georgia Doom's head coach and general manager. Defensive coordinator Gerald Dockery is the new head coach.
Two people injured in shooting at Pendleton Homes in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Deputies say two men are expected to be okay following a shooting at Pendleton Homes. The shooting happened just before 1 PM. Deputies say the men, possibly teenagers or in their early 20s, were…
Facebook Live video captures arrest of man accused of masturbating in public
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A video that's being shared hundreds of times on Facebook shows Warner Robins Police and Houston County Sheriff Deputies beating a man with batons and tasing him in attempt to arrest him. The incident took…
Last day in the 80's this week before it gets even hotter
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Hotter weather is on the way with temperatures trending into the 90's. Wednesday will be the last day this week that temperatures stay in the 80's. A high pressure system is building up in the Gulf…
Restaurant Report Card: Molly's Cafe
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Named after a famous Little Richard song, Molly's Cafe has moved to a new location on Vineville Avenue, but is still serving up some good chicken salad folks have come to know and love. "We used…
Delays on Vineville Ave. after man knocks over traffic pole, fire hydrant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police are asking the public to avoid the intersection of Vineville Ave. and Pio Nono Ave. after a man knocked over a fire hydrant and a traffic pole Tuesday night, causing a traffic signal outage that…
Macon man sentenced to 10 years for robbing gas station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man who robbed a Macon gas station after fighting with employees will spend the next four years in prison, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Gerald Lynn Clover Jr., 39, pleaded guilty…
Deal signs HB65 adding PTSD, chronic pain to medical cannabis registry
Governor Deal has signed House Bill 65 into law which now adds intractable pain and PTSD to the list of disorders on the registry for medical cannabis.
Macon-based non-profit hosts annual spa day for breast cancer survivors
A Macon based non profit gave breast cancer survivors an early Mother's Day gift in the form of a spa day at Merle Norman on Tuesday.
Graduates walk across stage at Middle Georgia State University
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Tassels on graduation caps moved from right to left today at Middle Georgia State University. More than 600 students walked across the stage earning their bachelors, masters, associates degrees or certificates. University Counsel Frances Davis says…