MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man responsible for three armed robberies in Macon will spend 15 years in prison. 33-year-old Antonio Ivey, Sr. was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to the crimes that happened in 2017. He robbed a woman while…
A gas leak in downtown Macon has been repaired after it was discovered earlier Monday afternoon. Construction workers in the area accidentally hit the line.
One Macon-Bibb County commissioner wants the county to have oversight of Planning and Zoning.
A man was found dead in a Macon hotel Sunday evening.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying a man who may have robbed a Dollar General. According to a news release from the Sheriff's Office, the incident took place at…
Investigators with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department are now looking into what they believe may be the 43rd arson in Macon-Bibb this year.
One of the best annual meteor displays enters our skies this weekend as Earth moves into viewing of the Perseid Meteor Shower. Over the weekend Earth will move through the debris field of the Swift-Tuttle Comet, which will allow us…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County deputies and the U.S. Marshal’s Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force (S.E.R.F.T.F) locate an arson suspect wanted in Jones County. Thirty-one year old James Randall Spensley was wanted in connection to trying to set fires…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - A Macon man is arrested in connection to an aggravated assault and personal armed robbery. It happened outside the M&M Grocery on Montpelier Avenue on July 09, 2018. Friday, police arrested 21-year-old Drequan O’Shay Taylor. He's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County financial issues have been a discussion among commissioners for months. The discussion of where its money is heading for 2018 and 2019 has been brought up since January. "Some of this stuff you've reported…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Parents, if there's a video game system in your home your kids have probably mentioned Fortnite or NBA2K. New data from the World Health Organization says you should control the time your child spends playing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A woman will face time in prison after taking an elderly woman's purse in a Wal-Mart parking lot. According to District Attorney David Cooke, on Friday, 53-year-old Cora Lee Trice pleaded guilty to the robbery,…
With the heat of the summer in full force taking a quick dip in a backyard pool is a dream for many. To keep the dream of owning a pool from becoming a nightmare, proper maintenance and cleaning is essential.
Update: Steven Scott is now facing charges in the investigation. He was arrested today and taken to the Houston County Detention Center. PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry Police need your help tracking down the driver who hit a man with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - During upcoming volunteer training sessions, you can learn how to support people who may be looking for shelter in Macon following a natural disaster. The Red Cross and the Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency are hosting three…
A new 'night vision' exhibit can be viewed at Museum of Aviation.
Update: The City of Warner Robins says the boil advisory put in place has been lifted. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - An area of Warner Robins is under a boil water advisory due to a water main break. The break…
After another meeting of back and forth between commissioners and numbers, the commission came to a compromise.
More money is on the way to fund victim advocacy programs in Georgia and other states across the U.S. Sessions made the announcement on Thursday in Macon.
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Dublin Police Department is investigating a string of car thefts. Recently, an alleged thief broke into a car that had a gun inside. Dublin Police Chief Tim Chatman says the incident happened Saturday. He…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify the suspects who broke into the Dollar General Thursday morning. It happened at The Dollar General at 3716 Houston Avenue between 2 AM and 2:30 AM on…
The Washington Memorial Library is used for many reasons. Whether you're checking out a book, or learning more about the city you live in through archives, the library offers a variety of services.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced today that the Department of Justice will award $3.4 billion to states this year for victims' services. Georgia is getting more than $100 million dollars. He announced that the money will…
The Georgia Chamber's 2018 Statewide Tour made a stop in Middle Georgia to talk with local business owners ahead of the November elections.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday night a friend of mine sent a text to me and wrote that the Rose Bowl from January was on SEC Network. So, with the Braves game being over, I turned it over and watched…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man will spend life in prison without the possibility of parole for shooting and killing 39-year-old Andre Taylor. Calvin Stapleton was found guilty of murder by a jury Wednesday. The shooting happened in 2017…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Regional Library system is preparing to shutdown all libraries after Tuesday night's commission meeting. Director, Jennifer Lautzenheiser, says Saturday, August 11th, is the last day for the public to access archives at the…
Chief Bentley mentors Bibb County Schools students.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bond is set for the man Bibb County deputies say is involved in a drug trafficking investigation. 34-year-old Melvin Curry, Jr. was arrested at a home on Vacation Drive Tuesday afternoon by deputies and members of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University is among the institutions named in the Princeton Review's ''Best 384 colleges." The list was released Tuesday. This is Mercer's 16th straight year being featured in the publication. Inside the review, Mercer is praised…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia's weather this week will be slow to change due to a pretty steady weather pattern. A high pressure system is bouncing around the norther Gulf of Mexico, bringing in west/southwesterly winds to the Deep…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The U.S. Marshal’s Southeastern Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office have located a wanted Aggravated Assault suspect in Macon. Deputies located and arrested 27-year-old Montago Javon Mann of Macon around 1:30p.m. Tuesday…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - After about five hours of discussion, Macon-Bibb County commissioners decided to table a vote on the millage rate increase. Commissioners were set to vote on a property tax increase tonight. At least five votes were needed…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The North Central Health District wants families to protect themselves by getting the required school vaccinations. The month of August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Each week this month focuses on the required vaccinations for different…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are you health inspection scores from around Middle Georgia. The Society Garden 2389 INGLESIDE AVE MACON, GA 31204 Last Inspection Score: 96 Fish Port 2 LLC 2795 MONTPELIER AVE MACON, GA 31204 Last Inspection Score:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Some students are shaken up after a tree hit a school bus this afternoon. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and Masseyville Road. The bus was dropping off…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Twiggs County Cobras are hoping for a bounce back season, as they look to put their winless 2017 in the rear view mirror. For that, they're turning to a new heach coach in the name…
Dozens are looking for a place to stay after a fire Tuesday at a Warner Robins apartment complex.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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 Rebecca Grist named Solicitor-General of the Year
Navicent Health CEO recognized nationally for top 25 most influential women.