Macon-Bibb Commission funds additional $140,000 for MTA electric buses
The Macon-Bibb County Commission voted to approve funding for additional costs towards Macon Transit Authority's electric buses.
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Midnight Miracle: Half-off adoption fees to help find animals homes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - This Friday, if you're looking for a furry friend, there's a deal in store for you. Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare is having their annual Midnight Miracle. Having a pet in your home can be costly, even…
Mid-week weather update: dry and hot
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The beautiful weather continues this week, but it's only going to get hotter. According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, the average high temperature in Macon for the first week of May is 81…
Macon man charged for possessing child pornography
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County grand jury charged a Macon man for possessing child pornography Tuesday. Brandon Joseph Long, 28, is charged with 16 counts of sexual exploitation of children. Police say he had images of child pornography…
Cochran man pleads guilty to threatening two U.S. Senators
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Cochran man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday for threatening to hurt U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Tim Scott. Jason Bell, 41, pleaded guilty to two counts of Anonymous Telecommunications Harassment. The plea agreement says…
Bumpus explains resignation, cites unfair treatment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- James Bumpus, Director of the Office of Small Business Affairs, says he resigned because he was in a hostile work environment, and he made that announcement today in an open Macon-Bibb County Commission meeting. He also said…
Navicent Health and Applecare join forces
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Navicent is joining forces with a Macon immediate care. Urgent Care, Navicent Health and AppleCare Immediate Care are announcing their collaboration. The trio plans to expand each organizations ability to deliver high quality and reasonably…
FVSU employee resigns amid GBI misconduct investigation
An FVSU employee has resigned as part of an on-going GBI investigation at the university involving the campus's chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Industrial authority extends deadline for contractors who owe $1.9 million, working with law enforcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority is giving contractors more time to respond to requests for payment owed for work that was never done. It's the second time MBCIA extended the deadline for a response. The industrial authority first…
National Day of Prayer events in Macon and Warner Robins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There are a few opportunities in Middle Georgia where you can observe National Day of Prayer this week. The theme for the 67th annual National Day of Prayer is "Pray for America-Unity." A prayer breakfast in…
Two separate fires Monday night bring number of arsons this year to 34 in Bibb
Two separate fires on Monday night have brought the number of arsons at vacant homes this year to 34 in Macon-Bibb.
Man sentenced to 20 years for molesting 13-year-old girl
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 46-year-old old man charged with child molestation for having sex with a 13-year-old girl will spend more than a decade in prison. Reginald Brice was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty just before his…
She said 'yes!': Firefighter stops the Georgia Strawberry Festival Parade to propose
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- A Taylor County firefighter nearly lost his life three-years ago. Cody Carpenter says God gave him a second chance with a speedy recovery and finding the love of his life. If you have never been one to…
Macon-Bibb's Animal Welfare hosting pet adoption event this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is offering you another chance to adopt a dog or cat at a discounted rate. The Animal Welfare's third Midnight Miracle is happening Friday, May 4th. This is your opportunity to help the shelter…
Heat dome causes temperatures to climb close to 90 degrees this week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The first week of May will be beautiful, though hot as a high pressure system sets up across the east coast. The high pressure system will slowly shift over the Atlantic Ocean. A south/southeast wind will…
Fire blazes through vacant home in south Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is investigating whether a fire that damaged a vacant home on Houston Ave. was started intentionally. Firefighters began battling the blaze at a home on Houston Ave. and Reid St. Monday evening.…
Community members remember Jain and Wendell Williams at vigil in Chester
Community members in Chester gathered to say goodbye to Jain and Wendell Williams--the elderly couple that was murdered in Dodge County last week.
GBI explains what to do if an active shooting occurs in your neighborhood
GBI investigators want residents to be prepared after one man fired rounds out of his home and hit a responding police officer.
Statewide burn ban making it illegal to burn anything outdoors goes into effect May 1st
With warm, dry, weather conditions coming, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources's burn ban will go into effect May 1st for 54 counties.
Man pleads guilty in Macon store robbery investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man will spend 20 years in prison for robbing a Citgo gas station in 2017. It happened at the store on Shurling Drive back in November. According to the Office of the District Attorney, Ronald…
Early voting starts today, first time for District 1 when there's two separate elections
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Now is the time get a head start on voting for the May 22nd elections. Early voting began today, and goes until May 18th. This election is setting records. Macon-Bibb District One voters have two…
Warm and dry weather for Middle Georgia this week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - It can be hard to get going on a Monday knowing that the weekend bliss is over, but it will be a little easier today with beautiful weather on the way! Monday morning will be chillier…
Man who shot Centerville police officer taken into custody
A standoff between police and the man who shot a Centerville police officer ended Saturday morning. Perry Baggett is alive and in police custody after shooting Centerville police officer Jeremy Mashuga, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman dies in single-car crash in east Macon
A Macon woman is dead after a one-car crash Friday night in east Macon.
Northeast High/ Appling Middle Schools merger project looking to add $5-million more to budget
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- The Northeast High and Appling Middle School merger project is a multi-million dollar face lift, and the Bibb County School District is asking for more. Northeast High and Appling Middle schools are the oldest in the…
Angie's List: Paying someone to walk your dog for you
Being away from home all day to work doesn’t mean your four-legged friend needs to be all alone. In today’s Angie’s List report, we’ll hear about dog-walking services.
Five people arrested after Perry Police find counterfeit money
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Five people are facing charges after Perry Police say they found marijuana and counterfeit money during a traffic stop. Police say Quantesha Kirkland was pulled over after an officer noticed she was driving without headlights. During…
Drug take-back initiative happening this weekend in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You can get rid of your unused, expired, or unwanted prescriptions this weekend in Warner Robins. Cardinal Health is joining forces with the Kroger on Watson Boulevard to put on Saturday's event. The initiative is…
JamFest returns to Hayneville this weekend
For the third year in a row, the Hayneville JamFest is returning Saturday April 28th.
Four candidates fight for Macon-Bibb county District one commission seat
After much back and forth, between the Macon-Bibb County Commission and the Bibb County Board of Elections, the race is on for the District 1 Commission.
Store employee shot during robbery attempt in West Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff deputies are looking for the men who shot a convenience store employee while he was trying to open up the store. The incident happened just before 7 AM at Hornet Store located on…
Mother charged after traffic accident sends children to hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Missouri woman is facing charges in the traffic accident that sent her four children to the hospital. It happened around 3 AM Friday morning at I-475N and I-75N. Bibb County Sheriff's deputies say Angela Martin's…
Tennessee man charged in Perry purse snatching investigation
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC-WMGT)- The man Perry police say was caught on camera stealing a woman's purse while she was pumping gas at Kroger is facing several charges. Charles Chandler, Jr. was arrested Friday in Dooly County. He is charged with Fleeing…
Bibb County deputy terminated after being accused of sexual assault
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County deputy accused of sexual assault was terminated from his position Friday morning. James Stiles was accused of sexually assaulting at the Macon Inn on Riverside Drive in December of 2017. The termination letter…
Pretty Sweet: Setting up for the Georgia Strawberry Festival
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you're looking for some sweet treats this weekend, I know just the place for you. It's Reynolds' 20th Annual Georgia Strawberry Festival. "It's just a chance to get together and see old friends that you…
Temperatures climb with more sunshine in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - After two systems brought heavy rainfall to Middle Georgia this week, the weather will finally quiet down just in time for the weekend. Friday will start with mostly cloudy skies. By the afternoon, the clouds will…
GBI releases sketch of woman whose remains were found in suitcase
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police are asking for the public's help identifying a woman whose remains were found inside a suitcase along I-75 in Butts County. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) says an anthropological investigation revealed the woman to…
Senate confirms Monroe Co. Sheriff to be U.S. Marshal
MONROE COUNTY, Ga (41NBC/WMGT) - The U.S. Senate confirmed Monroe County Sheriff John Cary Bittick to fill one of two U.S. Marshal vacancies in Georgia Thursday. Bittick has been the county's sheriff for 35 years and has more than 40 years…
Hawkinsville man to spend 14 years in prison for selling meth, weed
HAWKINSVILLE, Ga (41NBC/WMGT) - A federal judge sentenced a Hawkinsville man to 14 years in prison for trying to sell more than 400 grams of methamphetamine months after pleading guilty to another drug charge. Adrian Green, 33, had pleaded guilty…
Jones Co. Schools considering see-through backpack policy for students
Threats made to several schools in Jones County have prompted the school district and Jones County Sheriff's Office to try and find a more 'clear' solution.
Jones Co School District discusses see-through book bag policy at Safety Summit
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- After several school threats in Middle Georgia including a few in Jones County, the school district And the Jones County Sheriff’s Office have teamed up to try and find solutions to the problem by hosting a safety…
Macon man charged in 2017 South Macon murder
Bibb deputies are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in Pendleton Homes Wednesday morning.
Health care providers explain why they deserve Macon-Bibb's funding
A few representatives from Health Care providers in Macon-Bibb County met with a few commissioners Thursday morning.
The B.S. Report: It's Ronald Acuna time
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Our long national nightmare is over. The Braves have called up super prospect Ronald Acuna. We had to wait until Acuna got hot in Triple-A Gwinnett. Well, in the last eight games, Acuna has 11 hits…
GBI: 5 Dodge County teenagers arrested in Chester double homicide
CHESTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- GBI has confirmed arrests were Thursday morning in connection with the murders of the Dodge County elderly couple. Officers served arrest warrants for the double homicide on 17-year-old Gary Pennamon, Kojak Thomas Jr., 19, and two 16-year-olds.…
Career Day at MLK Elementary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School are participating in Career Day. Several organizations including WMGT, Mercer University, and The Macon-Bibb Fire Department are participating in the event.
Wet weather in Middle Georgia Thursday, severe storms possible
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Another cold front is making its way across the southeast bringing even more rain and storms to the region. A low pressure system is the culprit. Its counter-clockwise wind flow is allowing moist air to flow…
Seven Bibb athletes receive Al Lucas Memorial scholarships
Seven Bibb County high school students got $1,000 college scholarships during a ceremony Wednesday at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame.
Man steals woman's purse while she pumps gas at Perry Kroger
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry police are looking for the man who stole a woman's purse while she was pumping gas Wednesday morning at the Kroger on Sam Nunn Blvd. In a surveillance video, a man driving a white car…
Just four months into 2018, Macon-Bibb nears halfway point for 2017 murder count
Only four months into the year, Macon-Bibb is just one murder away from hitting the half way mark for the number of homicides last year.