Organizers prepare for even bigger Christmas Light Extravaganza
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.
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Monroe Co. Officials re-branding their community with help from residents
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.
Stacey Abrams ends race for Governor of Georgia
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…
Man confesses to over 90 homicides, solving two Macon cold cases
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…
UPDATE: GBI makes arrests in Warner Robins illegal gambling cases
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 Police Specialized Patrol Unit receives community grant
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…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office Looking For Car Break In Suspects
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…
Five People Taken To Hospital After Crash 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.…
23 Year Old Man Killed While Pushing A Car In Macon
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…
Judge sentences Isaac Culver to 7 years in Bibb County Schools fraud case
A judge has sentenced Isaac J. Culver III and his company, Progressive Consulting Technologies, for his involvement in the multi-million dollar fraud case.
Local Vietnam veterans take part in public recognition ceremony
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…
Coliseum Medical Centers receive an 'A' for patient safety and care quality
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…
Deal breaks down the numbers in $470 million South Georgia spending plan
As Governor Nathan Deal's emergency session continues, lawmakers are beginning to make progress on South Georgia support funding.
Daybreak Interview - Big Brothers Big Sisters Color Run
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…
Hungry? Uber Eats launches in Macon
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…
Rain finally makes an exit, but the sun takes a bit longer to reappear
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…
Committee passes Deal's budget amendments including removal of Mercer expansion
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 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.
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…