Mentor's Project of Bibb County is set to give away school supplies
Mentor's Project of Bibb County is set to give away school supplies
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Cat of the week: Aria
This week’s Cat of the Week is Aria! Aria is a four year old, medium-long haired, grey and white cat.
Georgia Department of Corrections Seizes 7,000+ Contraband Items
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…
WRPD To Hold 'Coffee With A Cop' August 1
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…
The B.S. Report: Braves and the trade deadline
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…
Coach's Corner: Jamey Watson, Westfield Hornets
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.
Bibb Co. School District Convocation's theme "Engaging for the 21st Century"
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…
Museum of Arts and Sciences to host Mars viewing party
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…
Northeast High School Alum named Bibb County Teacher of the Year
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…
Bragg Jam returns this weekend with 2 days of music
Macon's biggest summer crawl is back with an extra night to enjoy bands.
Woman gives birth while visiting Six Flags over Georgia
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…
Macon-Bibb County emergency sirens in need of major repairs
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.
Drier air slips into Georgia, less widespread storms through Sunday
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…
Walden Beats Odoms for State House Seat in District 144
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…
Washburn defeats Bechtel in House District 141 runoff race
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.
Anissa Jones beats Dorothy Black in Macon Water Authority race
After about 20 years on the Macon Water Authority board, Dorothy Black is leaving her seat.
Coach's Corner: Kevin Smith, Perry Panthers
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.
S.W.A.T team responds to man barricaded inside Byron hotel
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…
Commissioners vote in committee to go back to quarterly garbage fees
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners talking trash. They voted on several ordinances including one that would mean going back to a quarterly billing system.
Macon Water Authority District 1 candidates prepare for run-off election
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…
Meet your democratic candidates for State House Dist. 144's runoff election
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…
Second female firefighter joins Milledgeville Fire Department
The Milledgeville Fire Department (MFD) hired its second female firefighter this month.
Anti-Gun and Drug festival set to take place at Macon park
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…
Masked man robs Macon convenience store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are searching for the man who robbed a Flash Floods store in Macon. It happened at the location on Vineville Avenue just before 9:30 Monday night. Deputies say the man was wearing a mask…
Best friends: book festival, author, coffee shop and great scones
Best friends: book festival, author, coffee shop and great scones
Isaac Culver found guilty on all counts in federal fraud case
Isaac J. Culver was found guilty on all 13 counts Tuesday morning.
Jury reaches verdict in Culver trial
Deliberation began in the U.S. Government versus Isaac Culver case Monday afternoon.
Casey Cagle “thrilled” to have governor’s endorsement and sheriffs’ support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle made a stop in Macon Monday afternoon. The visit was part of his nine city 'Fly Around' tour for his gubernatorial campaign before Tuesday's run-off election. Cagle talked about how he…
Coach's Corner: Greg Moore, FPD Vikings
The Vikings finished 8-4 in 2017.
Macon lawyer is released from jail after charged with contempt of court
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A Macon lawyer is out of jail after spending the weekend behind bars. Veronica Brinson turned herself in to the Bibb County jail, Friday. This comes after a Columbus judge charged her for contempt of court…
Bibb County Deputies looking for man in shooting investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff deputies need your help finding a man they say is connected to a shooting investigation. Deputies are trying to track down 27-year-old Montago Mann. The shooting happened early Saturday morning on Case Street.…
MWA lifts advisory, OK to swim in Ocmulgee River Tributary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority says the portion of the Ocmulgee River that was closed following a sewage spill last week is safe. MWA lifted the advisory, Monday afternoon, for the Ocmulgee River from Amerson River Park…
Party at Peavy Park and learn about healthy living
Party at Peavy Park and learn about healthy living
Race for District 141 will come down to tomorrow's run-off election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Election day is less than 24 hours away for residents in House District 141. The run-off between former Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Gary Bechtel and former Jones County Commissioner Dale Washburn will finally come down to tomorrow's…
Another front stalls across the Deep South, storm chances daily
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front brought storms through Middle Georgia Sunday night, leaving behind slightly cooler/drier air Monday morning. Unfortunately, humidity will creep back into the forecast as the frontal system stalls out across the Deep South through…
Vice President Pence attends rally in Macon supporting Kemp for Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Voters who are looking for Secretary of State Brian Kemp to win the republican race for governor in Georgia, welcomed Vice President Mike Pence to Macon over the weekend. "Trump and I fully endorse Kemp for…
Coach's Corner: Keith Hatcher, Mount de Sales Cavaliers
One of the bigger year-to-year improvements may have happened at Mount de Sales in 2017, as 5th year head coach Keith Hatcher saw his team go from 2-8 to 6-5 and a playoff berth.
Severe storms possible in Middle Georgia this weekend
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Severe weather will be possible across Middle Georgia this weekend as a cold front stretches into the southeast. A complex of storms will likely produce the most severe weather Friday across Kentucky and Tennessee. As the…
Macon man gets prison time for shooting woman in the stomach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man will spend nearly a decade in prison for shooting a woman in the stomach during a scuffle. 30-year-old Kevin Johnson pleaded guilty to aggravated assault this week. Back in 2017 Johnson's ex-girlfriend and two other…
Two men injured following shooting at West Macon apartment complex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are looking for the person who shot two men outside an apartment complex Friday morning. It happened at the Majestic Garden Apartments on Rocky Creek Road just before 5 AM. Deputies say the…
Houston Co. Back to School Bash gives out thousands of backpacks
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The first day of school is August 1st, that's just over a week away. And the Houston County Housing Authority and the Houston County School District are helping make school shopping less of a…
Upcoming public forums set to discuss consolidated government in Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's an opportunity next week for you to ask questions about the consolidated government in Macon-Bibb County. Mayor Pro Tem Al Tillman will hold a series of public forums around the county beginning July 26th. Thursday's…
Warrant: Mother accused of using her hands in "aggressive manner" causing child's death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A judge denied bond Friday afternoon for the mother charged with murder in the death of her one-year-old son. De'Yuntis Pounds was found dead at a home in the Pendleton Home Housing Complex on Houston Avenue…
Swimming Discouraged Due to Sewage Spill in Ocmulgee River Tributary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Water Authority is discouraging swimming in portions of the Ocmulgee River following Wednesday's major sewage spill. The spill happened around 2:00PM Wednesday from a manhole located at 1701 Walnut Street. MWA sewer conveyance crews…
Angie's List: Bug Repelling Plants
Summer means it’s time to fire up the grill and invite friends and family over for a barbecue but it also means you’ll probably see some unexpected guests as well - those pesky bugs and insects.
Culver testifies in day 5 of his own criminal trial along with character witnesses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - How do you distinguish deception from fraud? That's the question defense attorneys want a jury to consider in the federal case against Progressive Consulting CEO Isaac Culver. In day five of the criminal trial, jurors got to…
Georgia Lottery Makes Billion Dollar Transfer to Education
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A little over a billion dollars is on the way to education programs in Georgia. The Georgia Lottery Corporation transferred $1.14 billion into the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account. This is the largest annual transfer…
Macon Woman Pleads Guilty in Molestation Case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon woman is sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to her part in the 2015 molestation of a pre-teen girl. Thirty-six-year-old Latalia Santoria Hutchings entered her plea during a hearing in Bibb County…
Local church helps raise funds for Middle Georgia's Meals on Wheels
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Bibb County Commissioners will meet the next month to discuss adjusting funds in the budget to ensure some agencies can stay open. One of those programs is Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels of Middle…
Jurors hear testimonies from Dallemand and Tourand in Culver Trial
Jurors heard testimonies from several witnesses including two major players--former Bibb Schools Superintendent Romain Dollemand and Tom Tourand.