Fire destroys building at Warner Robins apartment complex
Dozens are looking for a place to stay after a fire Tuesday at a Warner Robins apartment complex.
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Bibb County Deputies investigating robbery at Macon convenience store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are looking for the two men who robbed a Macon covenience store this afternoon. It happened at the In N Out Grocery store on Nussbaum Avenue. Deputies say the two men were in…
Dental professionals volunteer at clinic to make dental care affordable
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - When discussing affordable health care, some may forget that includes dental insurance, not just medical. It's a need some people may not know about. Rehoboth Life Care Ministries Dental Clinic is more than dentists…
Macon teen sends college wish list in the air with balloons, a stranger answers
Mykehia put her worries in the hands of a higher power. She wrote a note to God, attached it to balloons and sent it up. Find out where they landed.
Heat Advisory issued for Middle Georgia, dangerous heat expected
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday is going to be a "Georgia Scorcher" for the central portion of the state. High temperatures are forecast to reach the low-mid 90's, but high humidity will make it feel even hotter. During the afternoon…
Best Buy Employees Raise Nearly $4,000 For Dublin Students
Employees at Best Buy Distribution Center in Dublin say they used a charity fundraiser to collect nearly $4,000 in less than a two week period. The money raised is now being used to purchase book bags and school supplies. The…
Coach's Corner: Justin Rogers, Jones County Greyhounds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This will be the 5th season for Justin Rogers as head coach of the Jones County Greyhounds, and has compiled a 37-12 record in the four years prior. The Hounds went deep in the playoffs last…
Final public hearing before vote on Macon-Bibb's 24% mill increase is Tuesday
Tuesday has been highly anticipated. It's the last opportunity for residents to voice concerns about the 4.3 mill increase before commissioners take a vote.
Warner Robins Police Department holding job fair to fill officer vacancies
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Those looking to help their community and keep streets safe, there's a few job opening you may be interested in. A local police department is looking to bridge the gap of job vacancies within the…
125K lottery ticket sold at Macon convenience store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A store in Macon sold a $125,000 Fantasy 5 lottery ticket. It was purchased at the Sunoco on Jeffersonville Road. The lucky winner claimed their prize today after winning the August 3rd drawing. The winning numbers…
Do you know this woman? Bibb County deputies need your help identifying suspect in theft investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies need your helping identifying a woman. She is wanted for identity theft, financial transaction card theft, and financial credit fraud. If you can help with this investigation, call Bibb County deputies at 478-751-7500…
Mercer University Law Grad named Solicitor-General of the Year
Mercer University Law Grad Rebecca Grist named Solicitor-General of the Year
Navicent Health CEO nationally recognized as most influential woman
Navicent Health CEO recognized nationally for top 25 most influential women.
Starting your own business: building your empire
Credit restoration consultant shares tips on building a business.
Qualifying in race for Monroe Co. Sheriff position begins today
Monday marks the first day of qualifying for hopeful candidates in the race to become Monroe County's next sheriff. See who's running so far.
Suspect Wanted in CVS Robbery by Snatching in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Public Assistance in Identifying Suspect In Robbery by Snatching at CVS Pharmacy The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect snatched a purse from a disabled customer and then got away. The robbery by snatching happened…
Locals react to the public housing smoking ban
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - For smokers living in public housing, there's a new nationwide rule now in place. Lighting up and smoking a cigarette, cigar, or pipe is legal. But, where public housing residents smoke is now against a…
Elaine Lucas High School hopes to boost economy through re-opening in East Macon
Commissioner Elaine Lucas's E.L. High School re-opened on Friday in a new location. Lucas says they're happy to be there and excited for the future.
Coach's Corner: Matt Britt, Windsor Knights
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Windsor Knights had the ignominious fact of finishing without a single win in 2017, but hope always springs eternal as they begin 2018 with a brand new coach. Matt Britt will be taking over the…
Health experts encourage support for breastfeeding moms
Local mom says having support from family, friends and employers while breastfeeding are beneficial.
Woman shot dead in Forsyth, man arrested
The Forsyth Police Department is investigating what investigators say appears to be a domestic dispute.
Firehouse Subs in 'hot pursuit' of bottled water for first responders
Fireshouse subs is collecting water bottled water this weekend for local heroes and communities.
Weekend Weather: rain chances drop, temperatures rise
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia's week of wet weather will finally be coming to an end. A stream of moisture from the south will start to weaken heading into the weekend. Scattered showers and storms will still develop across…
Lumber Company to Invest in Thomaston Sawmill
THOMASTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Interfor Corporation is investing into its Thomaston Sawmill in Upson County. The lumber manufacturers announced its Thomaston mill will be part of Phase II of the Southern Investment Strategy. In all, Intefor Corporation is taking on…
Even more lights coming to downtown Macon this Christmas
Organizers announced that the light show that took over Poplar Street and brought thousands of visitors into downtown will have even more lights.
Coach's Corner: Von Lassiter, Bleckley County Royals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's the second year for Bleckley County native Von Lassiter coaching his hometown school, a year after he left Houston County to return to his roots. Last year, the Royals finished 6-4 and just missed out…
Georgia Democratic Party members file ethical complaint against Brian Kemp
Members of the Democratic Party of Georgia have filed an ethics complaint against republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp.
How the nation-wide Primary Care Doctor shortage will impact Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute's website says many counties are below average for the amount of primary care physicians needed. Within the next few years, the site says shortages will continue to grow. Which…
Help Needed Identifying Bibb County Shoplifting Suspects
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying three shoplifting suspects in two separate cases. In the first case, deputies say two suspects grab arm-fulls of items and leave the scene. They have been traveling in a silver or…
Mill Hill Community welcomes resident artists
Artists inspire students to express themselves through what they love to do.
Water remains at low pressure for residents following main break in Gordon
Many residents in Gordon will have to wait a few hours before their running water is back to its normal pressure.
Man found guilty of molesting two 6-year-olds, gets life in prison
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man will spend life in prison plus an additional 40 years, for molesting a 6-year-old boy and girl. Tommy Tinsley was found guilty on two counts of cruelty to children, two counts of aggravated…
Police chase ends with two men with multiple warrants in the hospital
Two men with multiple warrants are now in the hospital following an anonymous Crimestoppers tip that lead to a brief police chase.
Log Cabin Drive blocked off, officers on scene
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Traffic is backed up on Log Cabin Drive, near Hollingsworth Road. There is no word on what exactly happened, but it appears there was an accident. An ambulance left the scene and there is still a…
Cherry Blossom pageant now a Miss Georgia preliminary
The Cherry Blossom Festival is taking the Queen and Princess pageant to the next level.
Deputies are searching for a man wanted for arson, an outstanding warrant and other criminal charges
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help find a man wanted for arson. Jasper and Houston County Sheriff's Offices, Centerville Police Department and the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task force and the FBI are assisting…
Warner Robins Police bonds with local community members
Warner Robins Police hosted their quarterly coffee with a cop event to build relationships with residents.
Middle Georgia could pick up an additional 1-2 inches of rain through Sunday
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Widespread rain showers and storms are expected across Middle Georgia again Thursday. Tropical moisture continues to stream northward from the Gulf of Mexico over the Deep South. A stationary front is acting as a boundary between…
Coach's Corner: Joel Ingram, Washington County Golden Hawks
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This is the 13th season for Joel Ingram and the usually stellar Washington County Golden Hawks. But last season was a step back as the team finished with a record of 4-7. On offense, the Hawks…
The B.S. Report: Braves make themselves better
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Braves made four trades in a five-day span leading up to Tuesday’s trade deadline. They are, at least on paper, a better team now than they were last week. Let’s start with the bullpen. The…
Man on FBI's most wanted list arrested in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man on the FBI's top ten most wanted fugitive list was arrested in Georgia. Antwan Mims was arrested Tuesday in College Park. He was wanted for the murders of two men that happened at a house…
Obama endorses Abrams in Georgia Governor race
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today, former President Barack Obama endorsed Stacey Abrams in the race to replace Governor Nathan Deal. President Obama made the announcement along with several nationwide endorsements, including Sarah Riggs Amico for Lieutenant Governor. He praised Abrams…
Ingram Pye rolls out the red carpet for students on the first day of school
It was an exciting first day of school for students at Ingram Pye Elementary in Macon. School officials rolled out the red carpet this morning.
ACCG addresses statewide mental health issues at a summit in Macon
The Georgia County Association wants to help break the stigma surrounding mental health by talking about it. The group held a summit addressing the issue.
Wild Adventures Theme Park offering reward for missing bee statue
VALDOSTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wild Adventures Theme Park is offering a reward for the return of a missing bee statue. The over-sized bee, known as Dwayne "The Bee" Johnson, was taken from a billboard on I-75 last week. It was…
Gourmet Goody Box hosts Blues & BBQ event
A vegan restaurant in Macon is celebrating its new location with music and food.
Nichiha invests $120 million in Macon-Bibb County, brings 74 new jobs
A worldwide manufacturer of fiber cement products is set to expand in Macon-Bibb County.
Buying DQ Blizzards will benefit Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, Navicent Health
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - It's a blizzard party, in the rain. The Medical Center, Navicent Health and Dairy Queen are coming together to give patients with a sweet treat. Tomorrow is Miracle Treat Day. That's when you can go…
Some Dublin schools extend hours to achieve academic success
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - In Dublin, the first bell for the new school year rings tomorrow. And there are a few changes for student schedules. "It's not really changing a lot in their children's schedule being that their kids…
Temperatures trend below normal as widespread rain continues
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Tropical moisture continues to stream across the Deep South as a stationary front blocks its flow westward. Scattered showers and storms will develop again Wednesday as a southerly wind brings more moisture from the Gulf of…