Georgia National Fair organizers name safety a top priority this year
It's opening day for the Georgia National Fair and while organizers want it to be a fun-filled experience, they say security is still a top priority.
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Warner Robins Police wear pink patches as part of a national campaign
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Warner Robins Police are sporting the color pink as part of their uniforms. This is the second year for the police department to take part in the "Pink Patch…
Neighbors excited for progress in Pleasant Hill as homes near completion
Local workers are putting the finishing touches on several refurbished homes in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood after nearly 2 years.
Family paints positive messages on rocks for bully victims
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - October is Bully Awareness Month. One Middle Georgia family is standing against bullies. A family whose daughter - they say - is a victim of bullying, and are making sure other kids don't hit "rock" bottom. This…
Macon-Bibb County mayor testifies in Whitby trial
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert was called to the witness stand for the Cliffard Whitby and Harold Knowles trial, Thursday morning. Reichert was the first character witness called for Whitby. He began by saying he met…
Gates Open for the 2018 Georgia National Fair
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gates open for the 2018 Georgia National Fair, and the excitement will continue until October 14th. During this time, expect entertainment from all over the Country, such as the Live Shark Encounter, Max Power, Cirque Ma’Ceo, Nerveless…
Arrest Made In Attack of 77-Year-Old Woman In Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Officials with the Milledgeville Police Department are investigating an assault that involves a 77-year-old woman. Police arrested 35-year-old Michael Joseph Sarber of Byron in connection to the investigation. He's now in the Baldwin County Law Enforcement Center…
Macon Father Sentenced For Neglecting Disabled Son
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Macon father is sentenced to 20 years, six of them in prison for neglecting his disabled adult son. A judge found 42-year-old Casson Laquan Hall Sr. guilty of neglect. In January 2015, Hall left his…
Man on Motor Scooter Ran Over, Then Shot In The Back In Perry
PERRY, Ga- A man is the hospital after being knocked off his motor scooter and then shot in Perry Wednesday night, according to Perry Police Captain Heath Dykes. Dykes told 41NBC it happened around 8:30 Wednesday night on Old Field…
Georgia National Fair forecast
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia National Fair will open for the 2018 season later today. People from all across Middle Georgia, the state and even the nation flock to the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter for various fair activities…
'Open Streets Macon' Taking Place This Sunday
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bike Walk Macon is having its Open Streets Macon event in downtown Macon on Sunday, October 7th. The event is a car-free celebration of public space. The goal is to bring people of all ages, abilities, and…
Kroger looking to hire more than 600 employees
Kroger is hosting a job fair this weekend.
Macon-Bibb County Health Department offers free clinical breast exams
In honor Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Macon-Bibb County Health Department will offer free clinical breast exams every Friday.
People in Warner Robins sip 'Coffee With A Cop'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Across the country, community members got to sip 'Coffee with a Cop this morning. Police in Warner Robins sipped some 'joe' at Courtyard Marriott. It's the police department's fourth year participating in the national initiative. The…
Body Found In Vacant Home In Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking into the death of a man, after his body was located inside a vacant residence at 1115 Sixth Street. A couple interested in purchasing the residence discovered the body in…
Two Middle Georgia Hospitals Receive Top Honor Role for Quality, Safety
BYRON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Two Middle Georgia hospitals have achieved Health Research and Education Trust (HRET) Hospital Improvement and Innovation Network (HIIN) Honor Role for quality and safety improvements. The Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) gave the honor to Medical Center of…
Georgia National Fair to debut new exhibits this year
The Georgia National Fair is just one day away and this year organizers say it will feature several new exhibits.
Contour Airlines announces new non-stop flight destination out of Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Get ready to pack your bags and head for the beach. Wednesday morning, Contour Airlines announced another non-stop flight destination out of Macon to Tampa. Middle Georgia Regional Airport maybe a small airport, but its continuing to…
Sunday Voting Added To Early Voting Schedule
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - There will now be "Sunday Voting" during the upcoming early voting schedule in Macon-Bibb County. The Board of Elections approved the idea to allow voters more time to cast a ballot in the November election. Commissioners…
Dome of heat builds over the southeast, rain chances remain limited
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A high pressure system continues to build up over the east coast, creating a dome of heat in the southeast. This system will not only cause temperatures to trend upwards through the end of the week,…
Four men rob west Macon Family Dollar
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened at a west Macon Family Dollar Tuesday night.
Restaurant Report Card: October 2, 2018
RESTAURANT REPORT CARD - Here are your health inspection scores for this week: Macon: Pizza Hut (Spring Street) : 91 Panera Bread (Tom Hill): 100 Red Lobster (Riverside): 94 The Back Burner Restaurant Delight: 89 Warner Robins: Five Guys: Burger…
Local church provides bikes to four students with perfect attendance
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perfect attendance for a month paid off for a few lucky students at MLK Elementary School in east Macon. A total of 200 students attended school every day for the month of September, however four kids…
Terroristic threats investigation into Cochran fire chief ends in no action taken
Cochran Police have concluded their investigation into the city's Fire Chief Kevin Noles with no action taken against him.
Peach Co. football team to wear helmet stickers in honor of Pike Co. teen's death
Coach Chad Campbell says the Peach County High School Trojans are playing the rest of this season in remembrance of a Pike County football player.
9 students awarded scholarship money during Fire Prevention Week Ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - So far this year, there have been zero fire-related deaths in Bibb County, according to Fire Chief Marvin Riggins. He says he wants to keep that number at zero. Tuesday morning, the Macon-Bibb Fire Department kick-off…
Bibb Co. School District receives $1-million for "Leader in Me" initiative
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District wants to make sure students succeed in the classroom and well after graduation. During the One Macon meeting, the Charles H. Jones Family Foundation presented Bibb County School District with a…
Dallemand: I will regret what I did for the rest of my life
After about 4 days of being on the witness stand, former Bibb County superintendent, Dr. Romain Dallemand was excused.
Coroner Searching for Family of Woman Found Dead in Hotel Room
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Coroner needs held locating the family of a woman found dead in a hotel room. Coroner Leon Jones say, on Tuesday afternoon deputies discovered the body of 66-year-old Wendy Consoli. She was found in…
Public ice skating in Macon set to start in November, full schedule released
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WGMT)- Get ready Middle Georgia to lace up those ice skating boots. In a few short weeks, you will be able to do one of fall's most beloved activities. Spectra Venue Management, operators of the Macon Coliseum and Macon…
Hispanic Heritage Month 2018
41NBC recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15- October 15th.
Three men shot in three different parts of Macon Monday night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating three different shootings that happened Monday night. 32-year-old Monterrious Digby of Macon was walking to a house on Mosley Avenue in west Macon just before 10 o'clock Monday night, according…
Three men rob east Bibb County Dollar General
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for three men who robbed an east Bibb County Dollar General.
Bernd Park receives additions and is re-dedicated
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You will notice a few additions to a downtown Macon Park, thanks to a community-funded expansion. Community members re-dedicated Bernd Park on the corner of Cherry, New and Magnolia Streets this Monday morning. Neighbors say they…
Big Brothers, Big Sisters Gets New Brand and New Grant
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia is rebranding. The mentoring organization says the new brand will provide a modern look with the goal of recruiting more diverse volunteers. Monday's reveal is part of…
Senate Study Committee discuss changes to rural health care systems
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia senators are working to change the state's healthcare systems. Their goal is to make sure industry reforms state-wide don't hurt health care in rural parts of the state. When it comes to getting medical care, state…
New owner to turn abandoned factory into recycling plant in Montezuma
An old abandoned factory building in Montezuma will soon have new purpose. It'll come with nearly 100 new jobs and residents are excited to see it.
Defense questions Dallemand's truthfulness of bribery story
Defense attorneys started to cross examine former Bibb County School superintendent, Dr. Romain Dallemand in day 6 of trial Monday morning.
Mercer student launches peanut business, inspired by family
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A student at Mercer University is trading in his basketball jersey for a shot at owning his own business. Mac Brydon is the owner of Bear Food, a gourmet peanut business inside the University's Innovation Center.…
Nine Middle Georgia Zaxby's help raise $135,000 for Hurricane Florence Survivors
MACON, Georgia( 41NBC/WMGT)- Zaxby's, including nine restaurants from middle Georgia, joined efforts with the American Red Cross to raise relief efforts for survivors of Hurricane Florence. On September 20th, more than 600 Zaxby locations along with corporate donations raised more…
Kroger customers raise more than $132,000 for Hurricane Florence survivors
ATLANTA, Georgia (41 NBC/WGMT)- Kroger is offering some relief for the survivors of Hurricane Florence. Customers and associates in the Atlanta Division raised more than $132,000 to help the American Red Cross. The effort was part of an initiative that…
O'Quinn Heating and Air robber on the loose
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying a robber. It happened Monday morning around 2:30 at the O'Quinn Heating and Air on 3800 Broadway. Deputies say the man broke in through the front door and…
Playing With A Gun Caused Warner Robins Man's Death
WARNER ROBINS, Ga - Playing with gun caused the death of 24 year old man over the weekend. According to the Warner Police Department, officers responded to the 100 block of Franklin Square around 2:15 a.m. Saturday morning. That's where…
Drier air returns to Middle Georgia, temperatures trend upwards
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The first week of October will be much drier than the last week of September in Middle Georgia as drier air slips down south. Monday morning will start with a bit of cloud cover, but more…
Bibb deputies searching for suspects after Dollar General robbery
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for three men who robbed a Dollar General Friday night.
The End Zone: Week 7 scores and highlights
Check out scores and highlights from Week 7 of The End Zone.
Bibb Co. School District explains random search procedures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 17-year-old student bonded out of jail after high school campus police found a loaded handgun at school. Police confiscated a nine-millimeter during random search at Howard High School. New safety procedures for the Bibb County School District…
Teams Ready For Sunday's Battle of Bands in Macon
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Local bands and dance teams are getting ready to put on a big show in Macon. Hundreds of people are expected to fill Henderson Stadium on Sunday for the annual Battle of the Band. Families can…
'The eagle has landed': Dallemand explains how he hid alleged bribe money
Former Bibb County School Superintendent Dr. Romain Dallemand explained how he and former Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) chairman, Cliffard Whitby funneled alleged bribe money, Friday morning.
Sheriff's Office Needs Public's Help Finding Armed Robbery Suspect
MACON, Ga - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for its help finding a man wanted for an armed robbery. It happened around 7:40 p.m. Thursday night at Big Daddy's Liquor Store at 3145 Napier Avenue in Macon.…