MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District confirms there will no longer be metal detectors at Westside High School. According to the school system, the transition of principals at Westside this summer led to no longer continuing with…
A Macon teenager is encouraging youth to get involved in their communities by starting his own youth engagement consulting firm.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are hoping surveillance video will lead to the arrest of the person who robbed a Pizza Hut. Deputies say the suspect walked into the location on Spring Street, Saturday afternoon, with a gun…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police are investigating a robbery that happened outside a Zaxby's. Police say the restaurant on Warren Drive was closed at the time of Monday's robbery. It happened around 9:30 AM. The robber, wearing…
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation's (GBI) crime lab is trying to confirm the identity of the person found in a burned car Saturday.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jeffersonville Elementary School is preparing its staff for if a "code red" were to happen. That's an active shooter situation. It's a call parents never want to get. And it's a situation students and school faculty never…
Monroe County students will not return to the classroom until next week.
A man was shot early Monday morning in Macon.
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will finally catch a break from the summer heat this week as widespread rain keeps temperatures below normal (93 degrees). A low pressure system will sit east of the Mississippi River through much of…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures have trended upwards since mid-week, and it's only going to get hotter this weekend. The last weekend of summer before school starts will be a mostly dry, though very hot one. Temperatures are expected to…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Centerville Police are looking for the woman they say hit an officer with her car. Police say they saw the woman taking clothes from the Victoria's Secret at the Galleria Mall Friday. When officers made contact…
There's a new face at the Milledgeville Fire Department. Heather Nation is the first female firefighter to work at the department in decades.
The Baldwin County School District is preparing its staff to help students and breaking a state record at the same time. Click here to find out how!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Last season, the Dublin Fighting Irish finished with a 7-5 record, and thrashed Harlem in the first round 42-0. For his 17th season, Coach Roger Holmes is hoping to go even further than that, not satisfied…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - For those looking to jam out this weekend, this may be music to your ears. One of Macon's biggest summer events kicks-off tonight and the event has even added a second day. Due to Bragg…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Hairlines Beauty Salon & Boutique knows how important making a great first impression for the beginning of the school year is to kids. They also know how pricey it can be. So to save families…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The city of Perry is also holding its second "Your City Program." It's a bi-weekly meeting that allows community members to learn more about their local government. The program gives residence a chance to speak…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The city of Perry has a new place residence can go to beat the Middle Georgia heat. "It's awesome, so much fun. This is way better than sitting at home not doing anything," kids at…
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A third suspect in connection with the murder of Florida rapper Jahseh Onfroy, known and XXXTentacion, was arrested by Dodge County Sheriffs. Susan Collins with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office says 22-year-old Robert Allen was arrested…
The Macon Water Authority says construction debris forced down a manhole caused last week's sewer spill. Four million gallons of sewage spilled from the site affecting portions of the Ocmulgee River. MWA officials say construction material caused some damage to…
Macon-Bibb County's Department of Economic and Community Development has gotten the green light to apply for more nearly $3 million in federal grants.
Minimum purchase requirements for debit or credit card transactions can be a nuisance if you're trying to make a small purchase but don't have cash on hand.
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Drier air continues to sit across north and middle Georgia resulting in only isolated showers this evening. Another frontal boundary will move into the state Friday, but it will weaken and eventually stall on its way…
More parking spaces have become available after new parking meters started running.
The father of confessed killer, Stephen McDaniel, created a GoFundMe page for his son, only to have it removed.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This is the seventh season for Brian Nelson of the Mary Persons Bulldogs. Last season, the Bulldogs finished 11-3 and were the region champions for the third straight year. Nelson will have nine starters coming back…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office wants to make sure students start the school year off with supplies. Children, ages 6 to 17, must be present to receive the free school supplies during the Back-to-School Fun Fest.…
Mentor's Project of Bibb County is set to give away school supplies
This week’s Cat of the Week is Aria! Aria is a four year old, medium-long haired, grey and white cat.
From cell phones to cocaine and handmade weapons, the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) seized nearly 7,500 items from state prisons for this year's second quarter. Using full facility shakedowns, GDC officials say they are working to fight contraband from…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is holding Coffee With A Cop on Wednesday, August 1st from 10AM until Noon. This is your chance to meet with neighbors and police officers to ask questions, voice concerns…
MACON, Bibb County (41NBC/WMGT) - The baseball trade deadline is next Tuesday, and the Braves are reportedly one of the more active teams in trade discussions. They are in the playoff hunt, and they are winning earlier than expected in…
It's been a few difficult seasons for Westfield Hornets' head coach Jamey Watson, who has been a combined 3-18 during his first two seasons.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - In just one week, students in Bibb County will be going back to school. To kick-off the school year, the Bibb County School District held its convocation at Macon Coliseum this morning. This year's convocation's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some planets are pretty close to Earth right now and the Museum of Arts and Sciences (MAS) wants to help you spot them! The museum is hosting its Sky Over Macon event this Friday at 8:00…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jarred Moore says he wakes up everyday excited knowing that he has the opportunity to pour his knowledge into the lives of so many students. "I'm motivated to be a champion for children everyday, so my…
Macon's biggest summer crawl is back with an extra night to enjoy bands.
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Six Flags over Georgia is celebrating the birth of the second baby ever born at the park. Health professions helped deliver little Matthew Monday afternoon at the park's Hurricane Harbor. According to a news release, Matthew's…
Some of Macon-Bibb County's emergency sirens have been in place since the '50's. Tune in tonight to find out details on how much repairs may cost.
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The stationary front that's been sitting across the Deep South the last few days will finally be overcome by another cold front. This next cold front will produce isolated pop-up showers and storms Wednesday afternoon. The…
In the Democratic run-off election for State House District 144, Jessica Walden beat Gregory Odoms for the seat. Walden received 53 percent of the votes to Odoms' 47 percent. More than 1700 votes were casted in this race. Walden will…
Dale Washburn won tonight against his opponent Gary Bechtel with 60% of the votes out of 17 reporting precincts. Click here to read his reaction.
After about 20 years on the Macon Water Authority board, Dorothy Black is leaving her seat.
It's the second season for the Perry Panther's head coach Kevin Smith, after his first season saw an improvement from a 3-7 record to 5-5.
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) -UPDATE: The Byron Police Department confirms officers are working the scene. No shots have been fire and no one was hurt, according to Facebook. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peach County Sheriff Terry Deese confirms there is a man…
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners talking trash. They voted on several ordinances including one that would mean going back to a quarterly billing system.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Another big race on the ballot is for the Macon Water Authority District One seat. It's Anissa Jones' second time running against Dorothy Black. Jones wants to bring new habits to the Macon Water Authority…
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - There are only a couple of hours left for you to get out and cast your ballot. One of the hot races in tonight's election is the democratic run-off election for State House District…
The Milledgeville Fire Department (MFD) hired its second female firefighter this month.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An organization is hoping to take 500 guns off the streets during a festival happening at Central City Park this weekend. Best Expression Production is behind the Anti-Gun & Drug Festival that's set to take place…