Petition for seat belts on school buses reaches 800+ signatures
Nearly a month after the bus accident that killed a Six year-old girl, a family member of the victim is advocating for seat belts on school buses.
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Woman charged in deadly Houston County bus crash
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is now facing charges in the death of 6-year-old Arlana Haynes. She died after the Houston County bus she was on crashed at the end of January on Forest Hill Drive between McArthur…
State Representative Allen Peake will not run for re-election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After 12 years, Georgia State Representative Allen Peake is saying goodbye to the political world. In a news release, Peake says he will not be running for re-election in 2018. "I think I’ve come to the…
Lauren Giddings' sister 'not surprised' Lauren's killer filed petition
Lauren Giddings' sister, Kaitlyn Wheeler, told 41NBC she's 'not surprised' Stephen McDaniel filed a petition for a new trial.
The Cowardly Brian is set to open at the Warner Robins Little Theatre
The Cowardly Brian is set to open at the Warner Robins Little Theater
Macon Bacon mark 100 days until opening night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baseball season is right around the corner, and a new first is about to happen in the city of Macon. The Macon Bacon are 100 days away from opening night, and the team held a fan…
Drier end to the work week before rain returns this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While some southeastern states can not avoid the rain a stationary front is producing, Georgia will be staying mostly dry heading into the weekend. The Bermuda High over the Atlantic will help to clear out some…
Warm weather hangs around, ahead of a wet weekend
Good Evening! Hope everyone enjoyed the record setting warmth here in Middle Georgia! I certainly did! Although we saw a few showers earlier, we are drying out as we head into the evening, but it is still possible that we…
Convicted murderer, Stephen McDaniel files petition for new trial
Stephen McDaniel, the man who pleaded guilty to killing Mercer Law Student, Lauren Giddings, wants new and fair trial.
The B.S. Report: Support the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This weekend, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame will induct eight new members in ceremonies in downtown Macon. Friday night, I’ll be honored to again emcee the jacket ceremony. Then on Saturday night at the City…
Twiggs Co. officials welcome 2,000 acre solar plant and millions in revenue
A second solar power company, First Solar, has decided to build a solar plant in Jeffersonville--bringing hundreds of jobs along with it.
Father of Stephen McDaniel holds news conference in Lilburn
LILBURN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mark McDaniel is speaking this morning after his son, Stephen McDaniel, filed a petition in Richmond County, Tuesday. Stephen is serving time right now for the murder of Mercer Law Student Lauren Giddings. The news conference…
Stalled frontal system to blame for heavy rainfall across the southeast this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heavy rainfall is expected across the southeast this week as a frontal system stalls out across the area. A cold front has been moving from the mid-west into the southeast, but it is slowing down in…
Man killed in south Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a shooting that took place on Ruben Dr, near Hightower Rd in Macon. Just before 1 a.m., it was reported that several shots were fired in the area. When residents walked…
$2 million beautification project wrapping up ahead of Forsythia Festival
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the first forsythia's bloom in Forsyth, a $2 million beautification project that took six years to complete, is wrapping up - just in time for the city's annual festival. "We're glad that it's finally coming…
Milledgeville man sentenced to 10 years for gun possession
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A federal judge handed down a 10 year prison sentence to a Milledgeville man who was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A news release from U.S. Attorney Charles Peeler says Martell…
Bleckley Co. School District considers arming employees
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bleckley County School District is in the "very early stages" of adopting a policy that would allow employees to carry guns on school property. Superintendent Steve Smith says a draft of the proposal has…
Crawford Co. student charged after allegedly threatening to shoot up school
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Crawford County High School student is charged with terroristic threats after he allegedly threatened to shoot up the school on Feb. 14. According to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 17-year-old Jokester "J.C. Ussery, is…
Crawford County student charged with making threat against school
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A $5,000 bond has been set for the teenager accused of threatening to shoot up Crawford County High School. Roberta Police received a warrant for the student’s arrest Tuesday. Today’s arrest comes after the alleged threat…
Man charged with cruelty to animals after shooting dog
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County grand jury indicted a man on several charges including cruelty to animals after he allegedly shot a dog in May 2016. According to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 31-year-old Brandon Dakota…
Two Macon men indicted on child sex charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County grand jury indicted two Macon men on child sex charges Tuesday. Kenneth Cornell Mathis Sr., 49, is accused of molesting three girls, all under the age of 11, and raping one of them.…
Nearly 80 flu deaths in Georgia reported this year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Flu activity is currently widespread in most of the U.S. So far a total of 79 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed in Georgia, that's according to The Georgia Department of Health. Those numbers have tripled since…
Peake continues to push Medical Cannabis legislation for Houston County student
State Representative Allen Peake has made strides in his fight for Medical Cannabis laws in the state of Georgia but it doesn't stop there.
The Kali Dance Studio For The Arts is set to perform at the Douglass Theatre
The Kali Dance Studio For The Arts is set to perform at the Douglas Theater
Man dies after single-car accident on I-475
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man has died from injuries sustained in a car accident. According to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones, 51-year-old James Holcomb was traveling north on Interstate 475 Monday, when he struck a concrete pole near the Thomaston…
Near record breaking temperatures expected in Middle Georgia this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As warm, moist air continues to flow across the southeastern states from the Gulf of Mexico, temperatures will climb with daytime heating. Temperatures across Middle Georgia this week will get close to tying or breaking records. Tuesday…
Macon-Bibb employees voice opinions on proposed health care changes
Current and past Macon-Bibb County employees were giving a chance to take the podium Monday night in front of commissioners.
Warm work week on the way!
Good Evening! After a warm day in the 80's across Middle Georgia, we are expecting more of the same through the week. You might need an umbrella, though as we get further into the week. Tonight: Temperatures should stay pretty…
Macon Exchange Club brings national monument replica to downtown
The Macon Exchange Club brought a little piece of Washington, D.C. to downtown Macon this Presidents Day with a replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers.
Medical Monday: March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Beverly Stanley, Oncology Nurse Navigator at the Coliseum Cancer Institute stopped by the 41NBC studio to talk about the symptoms and screenings for the cancer as well as their upcoming event. The UndyRunWalk event…
The Georgia National Rodeo starts this week in Perry
The Georgia National Rodeo starts this week in Perry
What's Right With Our Schools: High school students receive real work experience through banking pathway
Hutchings College and Career Academy is giving students a new learning experience beyond the books and a local bank is contributing to their learning.
Macon-based non-profits raise $1500 to take local kids to see Black Panther
Millions of people world wide went to see Marvel's Black Panther in theaters this weekend including two mentoring groups in Macon.
Female inmates accused of sneaking gun into jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are seeking warrants on two female inmates after receiving information that a small handgun was reported to have been brought into the jail. On Wednesday, February 14 , the husband…
Robbers tie up CVS employees, steal narcotics
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The CVS Pharmacy on Gray Hwy in Macon was robbed just after 3 a.m. Sunday. It was reported that two male suspects, wearing black hoodies and black pants entered the pharmacy and asked for “wipes”. Shortly…
Man carjacked at gunpoint in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man had his car stolen at gunpoint outside of his home in south Macon on Sunday. Reports say that just before 5:30 p.m., 58-year-old Gregory Salter pulled into the driveway of his home on Mathis…
Slightly better chance to see some sunshine in Middle Georgia this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As tropical air starts flowing back over the southeast, rain chances will continue to stay in the forecast. However, this week, there is a slightly better chance we'll also see more sun in that 7-day as…
Child missing from Florida found in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in custody after Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies, working in cooperation with the FBI and Florida’s Orange County Sheriff’s Office, located an 11-year-old girl and her abductor…
Macon-Bibb County celebrates Georgia's Arbor day by planting trees
Macon-Bibb County celebrated Georgia's Arbor Day by planting trees.
Secretary of State visits student ambassadors in Macon
Macon-Bibb county students got a last minute visit from Secretary of State Brian Kemp Friday afternoon.
Macon-Bibb county commission to vote on health care plan adjustments
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners have to make immediate changes to its budget, but before they do so, they want your input.
WATCH: "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman talks about his lead role
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/AP) - The movie "Black Panther" is expected to make a killing at the box office this weekend. According to Fandango, The movie ranks fourth for pre-sale tickets of any movie in history. It arrives amid the biggest…
Bloomfield traffic accident sends several to the hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a traffic accident that sent several people to the hospital Friday morning. The accident happened at the intersection of Brownley and Bloomfield drive. Bibb deputies say witnesses told them…
No sign of relief from the heat in Middle Georgia anytime soon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With warm, moist air continuing to hang out across the southeast, it doesn't look like there's going to be a break in the heat anytime soon. A cold front will move into the state today, bringing…
Friday will be feeling like spring
Good Evening, After a warm day across Middle Georgia, another one is on the way! During the day on Friday we will see temperatures make it up into the upper 70's. We will also see some breezy conditions with winds…
Mary Persons student charged after making 'concerning' social media post
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A student at Mary Persons High School is facing a disorderly conduct charge after the school says he made "concerning and potentially threatening language against the school" via social media Thursday. The Monroe County School…
Byron K-9 finds bag of crystal meth worth $120,000 in car on Hwy. 49
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Byron K-9 is being credited for finding more than $100,000 of crystal meth inside a woman's car on Hwy. 49 Wednesday. Kaci Tolbert, of Rome, is charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine and Possession of Marijuana after…
Random searches on campus, new security measure for Bibb County schools
Bibb County Schools want parents to know security and safety is a number one priority. Staff want students to feel at peace, especially after yesterday's school shooting in Florida.
The B.S. Report: Braves may not be ready just yet in 2018
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It is now baseball season. Pitchers and catchers have reported to Florida and Arizona, and for the next eight-and-a-half months we will have baseball. The Braves will look to improve on a 72-win season in 2017,…
UPDATE: Firefighters say two fires in Lynmore Estates started intentionally
UPDATE: The Macon-Bibb Fire Department says someone intentionally started two of the three house fires in Lynmore Estates Wednesday. Investigator Ben Gleaton says a reward is being offered of up to $10,000 for anyone who has information on a suspect…