Valerie Wynn wins Macon-Bibb County District 1 Commission seat
Valerie Wynn won the empty Macon-Bibb County District one commission seat.
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Macon-Bibb Commissioners postpone vote on budget, set to vote later this month
The Macon-Bibb County Commission will try to pass a balanced budget for the second time, Tuesday afternoon.
Judge declares mistrial in Mercer basketball player murder case
Judge Howard Simms declared a mistrial in the case against the accused killer of a Mercer basketball player.
Macon Bacon players talk about Savannah Bananas rivalry and much more
Macon Bacon players talk about Savannah Bananas rivalry and much more
Cat of the Week:Roux
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Bibb Deputies searching for missing man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies need your help finding 40-year-old Nazarine Davis. He was reported missing on June 11th. His mother, Beverly Hart, says she has not heard from her son since the middle of May. She says it…
Meet Macon’s New Postmaster this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There’s an opportunity this week to meet Macon’s new Postmaster. Michael Brown wants to meet the community Wednesday at the Post office on College Street. According to a news release from the U.S. Postal Service, Brown…
Polls open today for District 1 commission seat run-off election
Polls are officially open for the District 1 commission seat election between candidates Lynn Wood and Valerie Wynn. Residents are encouraged to come out.
Macon-Bibb Senior Center to host Juneteenth event today honoring last freed slaves
Macon Bibb County's Senior Citizens Center is celebrating in honor of Juneteenth, the holiday recognized by many as the day the last slaves were freed.
Hotter days ahead, will feel like triple digits in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Most towns in Middle Georgia had temperatures in the low 90's Monday afternoon, including Macon which hit 93 degrees but felt more like 99 due to high humidity. Unfortunately, temperatures are going to rise even higher,…
Armed robbery at Macon convenience store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a robbery that took place Monday night at the Moon’s Gift Shop on Northside Dr. Reports say the suspect entered the store around 11:30 p.m. demanding…
Wellness Center, Navicent Health sponsors youth summer camp
MACON, Bibb County (41NBC/WMGT) - A summer camp is teaching students fun ways to stay active and healthy. It's not too late to sign up your child for Camp Fun n' Fit with the Wellness Center, Navicent Health. The camp…
Man steals police car and wrecks it
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A man who stole a police car and totaled it Sunday, is facing an extra ten charges. The grandfather of Leon "Gator" Shaw, John Shaw, says he called Crawford County Sheriff's Office after Gator threatened…
Attorney claims Whitby's money to Dallemand wasn't a bribe
Macon-Bibb County's former Industrial Authority chairman, Cliffard Whitby, will go before a federal judge in a few months.
New technology allows solar panels to charge battery-operated lawn equipment
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- Thanks to new technology, lawn service companies are going green. With the help of Georgia Tech, Super Lawn Technologies developed a Mobile Solar Powered Charging Station for Box Trucks. "It's the change from gas-powered equipment…
Jury selection begins for man charged in Mercer basketball player's murder
The jury selection for the man accused of killing a Mercer basketball player started Monday morning.
Suspect arrested for stealing police vehicle
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Office has a suspect in custody that they say stole a police cruiser. Deputies recieved a call about a stolen vehicle just before 1 p.m. Saturday. When they arrived on the…
Turning up the heat in Middle Georgia this week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - It's going to be a very hot week in Middle Georgia as temperatures climb and humidity hangs around. An upper level ridge will build up across the east coast. Typically this kind of system results in…
Two brothers killed by truck at mudding event in Baldwin County
Georgia State Patrol Troopers are investigating the death of two boys following a mudding accident at South Creek Mud Boggin’ in Balwdin County.
One teen dead, another one injured at south Macon party
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 16 year old boy is dead and a 13 year old girl is in the hospital after a shooting in south Macon. Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says the shooting happened at 325 Edgewood Avenue…
Bloomfield Youth Baseball sending 6U team to World Series
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the old saying goes, "Boys will be boys." "They're like brothers," says Jamal Crawford, whose son Jamari plays catcher for the Bloomfield Youth Baseball 6U All-Stars. "All together since they were three years old. Football,…
Grand Opera House to Make Significant Upgrades to Lobby
The Grand Opera House in Macon is planning a significant upgrade, with construction starting on Monday.
Last week of Spring to be warmer than normal in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The last week of Spring is upon us, though it'll be feeling more like summer. Summer officially starts Thursday, June 21 at 6:07 a.m. Starting Sunday, an upper level ridge will be building up across the…
Angie's List: Outdoor Entertaining
No one wants to be stuck inside on a beautiful summer’s day and with today’s technology homeowners now have no excuse not to entertain their guests outdoors. How home automation has changes outdoor entertaining, in today’s Angie’s List Report.
Circle K robber shot, killed by deputies: 'I'm not going back to jail'
The Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney David Cooke, will hold a news conference Friday at 11 a.m.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office K-9 makes drug bust on I-75
In a traffic stop turned drug bust, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office recovered 14 pounds of marijuana, and they owe it all to a furry k-9 named Koda.
Monroe Commissioners hire interim county manager and finance director
Commissioners in Monroe County have filled two recently vacant county positions exactly a week after firing the county's former finance director.
Zoo Atlanta Patriarch celebrating birthday on Father's Day
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Zoo Atlanta is getting ready to celebrate the birthday of the world’s oldest living male gorilla during Father’s Day. Sunday, there will be birthday surprises for Ozzie, the Western Iowland gorilla. He is turning 57-years-old. Ozzie…
Cochran Bypass set to reopen next week, access to business road set to close
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Cochran Bypass will reopen next week. According to the Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, contractors will shift traffic onto the newly rebuilt US 23/State Route 87 June 21st. Residents are excited about that because for the…
HOPE Center hosting health fair on National HIV Testing Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The North Central Health District’s HOPE Center in Macon is hosting a health fair during National HIV Testing Day. On June 27th, the organization is joining other health care providers, across the nation, to raise awareness…
Navicent Health Baldwin names new CEO
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Navicent Health Baldwin's new CEO is bringing more than 20 years of administrative and clinical experience to his new role. Todd Dixon says he plans to continue the hospital's efforts to focus on high quality, patient…
Lane reopens following Tractor Trailer Fire on I75S
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The lane on I-75 South that was shut down after a tractor trailer caught fire has reopened. The incident happened on the interstate near the Bass Road exit in Macon. Macon-Bibb County firefighters on the scene…
Florida Brothers charged in Bibb County mail theft investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 30-year-old man and his teenage brother are facing charges for several thefts in Macon-Bibb County. Jeremy Carlton Brown, Jr. and his 15-year-old brother are both from Miami. Deputies say a man held the brothers at…
Discover Middle Georgia: Martin Luther King Jr. Monument Park
DUBLIN, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia played a huge role in the Civil Rights Movement as many key events took place in the state. Martin Luther King Junior visited several cities, but he gave his first oratoracle speech in Middle Georgia. Dublin has…
The B.S. Report: Julio Jones must be traded
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is not at the mandatory mini-camp this week in Flowery Branch. It’s mandatory. He is supposed to be there. But he’s not. Jones is not happy with the fact Matt Ryan…
Lauren Giddings' killer to appear in court in August
Stephen McDaniel's court hearing is being moved up a month earlier from the original date.
Violating the Hands-Free law will cost you, but how much?
You'll have to get rid of your cellphone while you're driving next month. The Hands-Free Law goes into effect and officers are ready to hand out tickets.
UPDATE: Missing Warner Robins man found
UPDATE (6/13/2018): Harold Winkleman has been found, according to Warner Robins police. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police need your help finding 68-year-old Harold Otto Winkleman, Jr. Winkleman was last seeing this morning leaving his home on Library…
Dog of the Week: Bree
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Laurens County Deputies looking for suspects following ATV thefts
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is urging residents to lock up their ATVs. The warning comes after a rash of thefts involving four wheelers. Deputies say they are following leads after other vehicles including a Kawasaki Teryx,…
Family member 'heartbroken' after news of Filmore Thomas Park vandalism
County officials with Macon-Bibb Parks and Rec say in the last several months, they've seen a series of vandalism at Filmore Thomas Park.
Georgia Doom owner breaks silence on future of team
The Georgia Doom's owner and general manager says he's looking forward to next year.
Twiggs Co. Sheriff’s Office busts major I.D theft ring
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Two suspects stealing people's money are behind bars. The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office busted an identity theft ring, effecting hundreds of victims. "Each stack represented a house and the different people that live within a…
Daily rain chances continue as moisture streams across the southeast
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Rain chances will continue to occur daily as more moisture streams across the southeast. A high pressure system over the Gulf of Mexico is causing warm, moist air to flow over the Deep South. This system…
Departments would close if Macon-Bibb budget doesn't pass
Several Macon-Bibb County departments would shut down if the commission doesn't pass the 2019 budget.
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce president retires
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The President of Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce, Mike Dyer is retiring. Dyer has worked at the chamber the last 7-years. He's helped the chamber become more transparent in what they do. Dyer helped develop programs,…
Teens charged after being rescued at High Falls State Park
The Department of Natural Resources charged two teenagers who were rescued from High Falls State Park in May.
New Chief Medical Officer at Fairview Park Hospital
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's a new Chief Medical Officer at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. Dr. George Eric Harrison will take on the role. He will oversee all clinical quality and patient safety measures, medical staff relations, and clinical integration…
New medical technique helps men with enlarged prostates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - With June being Men's Health Awareness Month, we want to shine light on a new procedure. If you're suffering from an enlarged prostate, there's a new medical technique bringing relief. The Urolift System is a tiny…
Bibb County Deputies looking to identify man in theft by taking case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for the person who stole copper from a Macon home. Deputies say a man was caught on surveillance entering and exiting a door under a home on Elm Street.…