Exclusive: Allen Peake gives emotional final speech on house floor
The end of the 2018 session also marks the end of one man’s fight for medical cannabis in Georgia. That man is District 141 State Rep. Allen Peake.
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Ricoh to layoff more than 70 people at Macon location
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In a letter to Macon Mayor Robert Reichert, Ricoh announced it's laying off more than 74 employees in May. In the letter, the digital service and printing company anticipates 74 people at the Ricoh on Arkwright…
Storms overnight make way for a great weekend
Good Evening! Hope everyone had a great Thursday and enjoyed the nice weather. That nice weather quickly turns to storms overnight tonight, but the good news is that the severe threat is relatively low. Storm chances increase across Middle Georgia…
Ex-coach, teacher accused of sexual contact with 2 students
A former high school teacher and football coach is accused of having sexual contact with two students.
63 pit bulls seized from suspected dogfighting ring
EASTMAN, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say 63 pit bulls have been rescued from a dogfighting ring in Dodge County. Assistant District Attorney Chris Gordon tells news outlets that a March 17 traffic stop during which a bloodied dog was discovered…
Rep. Bubber Epps ending time in Georgia General Assembly
Georgia House District 144 Representative Bubber Epps is remembering his time serving in the legislature by thanking those who sent him there.
Dickey Farms adds 'berry' sweet addition this season
It's strawberry season in Middle Georgia. For the first time this year, Dickey Farms, added a new item to the farm and they are finally ready.
CDC warns of second wave of the flu, local doctor says not to worry
A new report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) warns you that there may be a second wave of the flu coming.
Scammers pretend to be Georgia Power employees, ask for payments
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office wants to warn you of scammers calling pretending to be Georgia Power employees.
Woman found shot on Eplis Street, dies at hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that took place just before 2 a.m. Thursday. Deputies responded to Elpis St, between Grosso Ave and Lilly Ave, for reports of a person lying in the…
Rain and storms likely tonight as a cold front approaches Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving cold front is approaching Middle Georgia and will arrive late Thursday night. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected around midnight Friday through 8 a.m. Some storms may be strong or have potential to…
Rain is on the way, but so is a nice weekend!
Good Evening! Hope you enjoyed the great weather today! There are some changes on the way including storms and a little bit of a cool down. Let's get right to the forecast. Thursday: The day will start with mild conditions…
Warner Robins man sentenced to prison on child porn charges
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man will spend the next eight years in prison after police found child porn charges on his computer, according to the Houston Circuit District Attorney's Office. Corey Richmond, 29, received a total…
Mercer Dean talks retail trends and how they're impacting Macon
The list of stores nationwide filing for bankruptcy or closing all together seems to be getting longer but the trend is being felt locally too.
Teenage crime increases during school breaks, Bibb County Sheriff's Office says
Bibb county deputies tend to see an increase in teen crime when school's out. They say teens are unsupervised, and it's easier for them to get into trouble when they have nothing else to do.
Macon man sentenced for lighting apartment fire after breakup
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man will spend the next three years in prison for starting a fire at an apartment he shared with his girlfriend on New Year's Eve in 2015, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s…
New VA Clinic opens its doors in Macon
Macon's VA Clinic at Thomaston and Cavalier Drive is closing its doors. But, a new and bigger facility is open just down the street.
B.S. Report: Braves' Opening Day is here
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It is time for baseball. Opening Day is Thursday, and there is plenty to be excited about the Braves for the 2018 season. Sure, they haven’t had a winning season since 2013, when they won the…
Macon woman pleads guilty to causing baby's death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A judge told a Macon woman she can't live with children for the next 20 years after she pleaded guilty to causing her baby's death in 2014. Kawanna Janesa Oliver, 27, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter…
Macon-Bibb County files lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
Macon-Bibb County filed a lawsuit in federal court on Tuesday against several opioid makers and distributors.
Warm Wednesday on the way!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After suffering through very cool conditions Monday and considerable cloudiness Tuesday, Wednesday will bring much warmer weather with a good dose of sunshine! Winds will mainly come from the south as warm, moist air flows in…
Restaurant Report Card: My Grandma's Empanadas
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The oldest commercial building in Warner Robins is being reinvented into a place where you can get fresh, delicious empanadas - My Grandma's Empanadas! "Lunch time is happy crazy, the line's out the door people…
Police find body behind Holiday Inn Express in Dublin
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found behind a hotel Tuesday night. According to a Facebook post from the sheriff's office, the body was found in the woods behind the Holiday…
Crawford County teen indicted on charge of terrorist threats
A 17 year-old student has been indicted after threatening to shoot up and blow up Crawford County High School. Jurors made the decision on February 14th.
Jeffersonville Road construction to begin in June
After 20 years, you will finally start to see construction on Jeffersonville road this summer.
Former Reynolds city clerk pleads guilty to fiduciary theft
A former city clerk in Reynolds has been ordered to pay $17,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to fiduciary theft in a court hearing Tuesday.
Mayor C. Jack Ellis speaks out about Kroger's closure
Former Macon Mayor says Kroger's management is acting unlawfully with the closing of its Pio Nono location.
Macon-Bibb Committee approves special election to fill commission seat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners are moving forward to hold a special election to fill the District 1 seat. Mayor Pro Tem Al Tillman sponsored a resolution to reconsider holding the special election. In a 6-2 vote Tuesday morning,…
Jury finds man guilty of child sexual battery
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Centerville pastor found guilty of sexual battery against a child under 16 will be sentenced Thursday. Wiley Leverett was accused of molesting four young girls. Jurors handed down a guilty verdict after deliberating for nearly…
Clouds hang around Middle Georgia this week, but temperatures soar nonetheless
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a very cold start to the week in Middle Georgia, temperatures will trend upwards through Thursday. The high temperature recorded in Macon yesterday (03/26/18) was 51 degrees. The reason it was so cold was because…
Warm up begins tomorrow, but clouds stay in place
Good Evening! It has been a chilly couple of days thanks to a wedge front that trapped cold air in Middle Georgia beginning on Sunday. The good news is, that the cold air is on the way out! Tuesday: Clouds…
Macon man arrested for shooting girlfriend in chest
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is in stable condition after being shot by her boyfriend early Sunday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested 45-year-old Kris Reese after investigators say he shot April Young, 42, around 12:10 a.m. Police…
BCSO warning residents around Houston Road of a mail thief
Bibb Deputies are urging residents around Houston Road to keep their eyes open after several mailboxes were left open by an unknown person or people.
Macon-Bibb County could face lawsuit if it doesn't hold special election
North Bibb County residents are ready to file a lawsuit if the county doesn't hold a special election in May.
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia are on the move
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia are on the move
Man killed in Baldwin County house fire
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators say the fire that killed a Baldwin County man was a result of misuse of smoking material. 43-year-old Lemonte Hargrove was found inside a mobile home on Harrisburg Road just before 2 Sunday morning. Authorities…
'Devil' sheep on the loose in Bradley caught and taken into custody
While many of us were counting sheep last night, authorities in Jones County say they were on the search for one that escaped and was on the loose in Bradley.
Macon Kroger set to close in April
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Kroger on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon will close next month. The company says that location has experienced a decline in sales and negative profit for some time. Kroger has been at the location for…
Medical Monday: Local doctor talks about colorectal cancer month
Doctor talks about colorectal cancer and how important it is to get screenings.
Back door cold front results in chilly weather across Middle Georgia Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday, March 20th marked the first day of spring, but winter isn't ready to say "goodbye" just yet. A back door cold front has brought another blast of cold air back to Middle Georgia. Typically, cold…
Macon-Bibb hosts 2018 Georgia State Golden Glove Tournament
Cherry Blossom organizers traded in their gardening gloves for golden gloves this weekend at the 2018 Georgia State Golden Glove Boxing Tournament in Macon.
Truck driver found dead near Sardis Church Road
Truck driver found dead on I75 south in Macon.
Weekend looking warmer with some rain chances
Good Evening! It is time for the weekend and we have got a mix of good and bad news...so let's start with the good! Saturday: Warm air moves in quickly under a warm front with our highs back in the…
Man stabbed at home in Crawford County
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect who stabbed a man Tuesday night.
Pig'n Whistle makes quick return to Macon this weekend
For the first time in 40 years, the Pig'n Whistle is making a comeback to Macon.
Tips for parents to keep kids safe during spring break
Medical professionals say parents need to be aware of their surrounding while traveling on spring break.
Georgia Doom ready to kick off season
Georgia Doom ready to kick off season
Man sentenced to 15 years in Starbucks robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 19-year-old man will spend close to 10 years in prison for the role he played in a robbery that happened outside a Starbucks in Macon. Malik Treyvurus Curtis was sentenced Friday to 15 years, eight…
Former 2-term Georgia governor dies at 86
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former U.S. Sen. Zell Miller, a Democrat who led the charge for Georgia's lottery-funded HOPE scholarships during his two terms as governor, has died. He was 86. Lori Geary, a spokeswoman for the Miller Institute Foundation, said…
Shooting suspect arrested at home in Macon
UPDATE: 25-year-old Jerome Beasley was arrested in Macon by Bibb County Sheriff’s Violent Crimes Investigators and members of the Southeastern Regional Fugitive Task Force. Beasley was found at a home on Patterson Street around 10 Friday morning. He is charged…