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.
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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…
Bibb Co. Deputies Respond to Bomb Threat at Restaurant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies are working to confirm who called in a bomb threat to a Macon restaurant. Deputies responded to the Texas Roadhouse at 5080 Riverside Drive just after 7:30PM Tuesday. Deputies say the caller…
Macon Church To Hold Back-To-School Event Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A church in Macon is hosting a back to school event this weekend. The House of Shekinah Glory is hosting its Back-2-School Bash on Saturday, August 4th from 12PM-4PM. There will be book bags filled with…
Restaurant Report Card: July 31st, 2018
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are some of your health scores from around Middle Georgia: BACK TO EDENZ 524 MULBERRY ST MACON, GA 31204 Last Inspection Score: 98 U.S. DELI 1477 PIO NONO AVE STE 101 MACON, GA 31204 Last…
Coach's Corner: Dexter Copeland, Macon County Bulldogs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It has been a very productive three seasons for Dexter Copeland and the Macon County Bulldogs, with an eye on keeping that good fortune going for the fourth. The Bulldogs finished 8-4 in 2017 with a…
AAA launches 'School's Open--Drive Safely' Campaign in Macon
With just one day until buses are back on the streets, safety officials with AAA want people on the roads to take extra precaution.
Jury finds drug kingpin from Baldwin Co. guilty for over two-dozen drug-related charges, 125 years in prison
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A Baldwin County drug kingpin faces 125 years in prison, without parole. And 15 others are facing various charges as well. A jury found 38-year-old Delma Goddard, also known as "Shug" or "Big Hxmie," (Big Homie)…
Public voices concerns about property tax increases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Community members can weigh-in on the proposed property tax increase. Macon Bibb County Commissioners are having three public hearings before they vote next Tuesday. In order to continue funding outside agencies, county commissions say they need…
Back-to-school event happening this weekend in honor of Forsyth man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's another opportunity for you to get free school supplies, if you haven't been able to get out to one of the many drives in Middle Georgia. The family of James "Kip" Evans is hosting the…
More than 5,000 stop-arm camera citations issued from last August to June
With classes just a day away from being back in session in Bibb County, school officials are reminding drivers to follow the rules of the road.
August free firearms courses full, Deputies accepting calls for October classes
Update: The Sheriff's Office says the classes set for August are full. The next course will take place on Monday October 15th and Tuesday October 16th. You can call 478-803-2710 to register. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is…
Hairlines Salon gives 100 kids free back to school hairstyles and supplies
A new school year for many kids means a new hair-do. A local hair salon in Macon is making sure students in Bibb County go back to school in style.
Coach's Corner: Mike Chastain, Warner Robins Demons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It was a massive turnaround for the Warner Robins Demons in head coach Mike Chastain's third year, as it isn't every season a team goes from 3-8 to 14-1. That record enabled them to become their…
Metal Detectors No Longer In Place At Westside High
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…
18 year-old Westside High School graduate starts youth engagement consulting firm
A Macon teenager is encouraging youth to get involved in their communities by starting his own youth engagement consulting firm.
Bibb County Deputies looking to identify suspect in Pizza Hut Robbery
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…
Police investigating robbery outside Zaxby’s in Warner Robins
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…
GBI identifies woman found dead inside burned car
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation's (GBI) crime lab is trying to confirm the identity of the person found in a burned car Saturday.
Twiggs Co. Sheriff: "You can never have enough training for an active shooter situation"
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…
First day of school delayed for Monroe County students
Monroe County students will not return to the classroom until next week.
Man shot while walking down Montpelier Avenue
A man was shot early Monday morning in Macon.
Big break in the heat this week
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…
Hotter weather ahead this weekend, cool down coming next week
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…
Shoplifting Suspect Hits Centerville Police With Car
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…
New female firefighter first in decades for Milledgeville Fire Department
There's a new face at the Milledgeville Fire Department. Heather Nation is the first female firefighter to work at the department in decades.
Baldwin County School District breaks state record for "Stop the Bleed" training participants
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!
Coach's Corner: Roger Holmes, Dublin Fighting Irish
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…
Double the venues and concerts than previous years at Bragg Jam
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 salon giving out free back-to-school haircuts
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 is holding its second "Your City Program"
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's new splash pad is one part of $6-million revitalization project
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…
3rd suspect arrested in Eastman for murder of rapper XXXTentacion
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…
MWA: Construction Debris to Blame for Sewage Spill
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…
Economic and Community Development Dept. approved for $3 million in federal grants
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.
Consumer Alert: Merchants can't charge debit card users minimum purchase fees
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.
More sunshine in Middle Georgia results in higher temperatures
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…
Parking meters create more spaces in Downtown Macon
More parking spaces have become available after new parking meters started running.
Lauren Giddings' killer gets GoFundMe created, page taken down
The father of confessed killer, Stephen McDaniel, created a GoFundMe page for his son, only to have it removed.
Coach's Corner: Brian Nelson, Mary Persons Bulldogs
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…
Bibb County deputies giving away free school supplies during event
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
Mentor's Project of Bibb County is set to give away school supplies
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…