Coach's Corner: Jeremy Wiggins, Northeast Raiders
It's been three different head coaches in three years for the Northeast Raiders. This time, it's alumni Jeremy Wiggins taking over the position, replacing former coach Ashley Harden.
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Rigby's Water World makes its debut splash to the public
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are in the midst of summer, and it gets hot here in Middle Georgia. If you're looking for a place to cool off, a splash-tacular place just opened. Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins…
New Chief Operating Officer named for Coliseum Health System
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's a new Chief Operating Officer for Coliseum Health System. Kelly Lindsay will take on her new role beginning August 1st. She is bringing more than 20 years of experience to the organization. Lindsay most recently…
Zumba event will collect schools supplies for students at Memorial Gym
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An upcoming Zumba event is giving you the chance to help local students. Zumba Fest is happening this Saturday, July 14th at Macon's Memorial Gym. Seven instructors, including Tonja Jordan, will be at the gym Saturday, with…
Macon dance studio hosting open house in August
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If your child loves to dance, a studio in Downtown Macon is hosting an open house next month. That event is set for August 4th, at the Kali Dance Studio for the Arts on Second Street.…
Crisis Line & Safe House opens new sexual assault victim center
The Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia is opening a new clinic for victims of sexual assault.
Medical Monday: Strokes and new ways to treat patients
Medical Monday: Strokes and new ways to treat patients
Five months after his disappearance, missing man still hasn't been found
Serious concern is growing from family members of Robbie Newberry, the 41 year-old Macon man reported missing back in March.
Tropical Storm Chris brings drier air to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Tropical Storm Chris continues to churn off the coast of the Carolina's. As of 7 a.m. Monday, Chris had wind speeds of 60 mph and was barely moving. Though the tropical storm is not really moving…
'Badly decomposed' body identified along with cause of death
The body of a man found inside a home on Dove Street in Macon has been identified as 71 year-old Eddie Lee Johnson. He was found early Sunday afternoon.
Hospital goes on lock down as Warner Robins man shot in the face arrives
Police in Warner Robins are looking for the person responsible for shooting a 24 year-old Warner Robins man in the face early Saturday afternoon.
Deputies searching for suspect in smoke shop robbery on Riverside Dr.
Investigators with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office are looking for the man they believe robbed a local smoke shop at gun point early Saturday morning.
Night club shooting on Shurling Dr. leads to early morning arrest
A Macon man is now behind bars and facing charges following a shooting at a local nightclub early Sunday morning on Shurling Drive.
Man hospitalized after being hit by car in east Macon
A man is in the hospital after being hit by a car in east Macon Friday night.
Former Fort Valley officer charged with illegally accessing documents
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Fort Valley police officer is accused of illegally accessing documents for personal gain. Officer Vetrimyer Miller turned himself into the Peach County Sheriff's Office Friday. In July 2017, police say Miller was part…
Officer injured during fight at Warner Robins McDonald's
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins police officer is recovering following a fight at a McDonald’s. Police say the officer fell and hit his head during a scuffle with a former employee. 25-year-old Jared Jones is accused of…
Library branches remain closed until commissioners approve of millage increase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Three libraries in Macon will remain closed until more funding is immediately available. Macon Regional Libraries shut down its Shurling, Riverside, and Landford locations earlier this week. The decision to close those locations came after…
Charges are dropped against parents who gave their son marijuana to help with seizures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Tonight we are hearing from the Twiggs County couple who was reunited with their son last week after being with DFACS. The Twiggs County Sheriff's Department dropped the charges against the Brills. All this after…
Coach's Corner: Chris Oxford, Covenant Rams
Even though it's been a few years, people are still talking about the Covenant Rams state title win.
Angie's List: Maintaining your Bicycle
Whether it’s the gas savings or health benefits, millions ride their bike to work each day, and a flat tire or broken chain can be a real problem.
Protecting yourself from the sun
As you head outdoors this weekend, make sure to bring sunscreen with you.
MTA runs on limited schedule while commission works out funding solution
Even though the Macon-Bibb County Commission voted to reinstate funding to the Macon Transit Authority, MTA will continue to run on a limited schedule.
Navicent Health excluded from county budget in FY2019
Navicent Health will not receive money from Macon-Bibb County this fiscal year.
Dudley Little League 12U softball state bound for first time since 2013
The Dudley Little League 12U softball team will represent District 5 in the state tournament this weekend.
Facebook post helps Bibb deputies identify fraud suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies say a man used Facebook to get people to fill up their gas tanks with a stolen credit card. 30-year-old Marquis Simmons is accused of using a stolen fleet card from Five Star…
Milledgeville Police issue 'hands free law' brochures instead of citations
With the hands free law in effect now, police in Milledgeville are among a few departments trying to give people time to change their habits.
Medical staff reunites couple before husband leaves for hospice
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - It's a 63-year long love tale, and the love just keeps on giving. One couple has recently been separated due to their medical conditions. Charles Matthews has been battling heart failure in the recent weeks.…
Coach's Corner: Steven Simpson, GMC Bulldogs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The year 2003. That was when the GMC Bulldogs made the playoffs. They haven't been back since. "You know, some of our guys weren't even born the last time we made the playoffs," said head coach…
Restaurant Report Card: Kona Ice (Warner Robins)
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's making the rounds across Middle Georgia trying to keep you cool! We met up with the refreshing Kona Ice truck because of its perfect health inspection score. We found the colorful truck at Central…
Lane Southern Orchard holds 'sweet' 4th of July celebration
Lane Southern Orchards hosted an Independence Day event with face painting, food, rides and more. It was the place to be for families.
Twiggs Co. Marching Band performs in D.C.
WASHINGTON D.C. (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Twiggs County Marching Band is representing all of Georgia during the big Independence Day celebration in Washington D.C. We caught up with the group last week as they got ready for the big event. Today,…
Animal advocates urging residents to keep pets indoors during fireworks
Independence Day for most is a reason to celebrate but animal welfare advocates say its also a time to take precaution if you're a pet owner.
The B.S. Report: It's July 4th, and the Braves are in first place
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Well, we’ve reached the July 4th holiday and the Braves are still in first place. If you haven’t jumped on this bandwagon, you better do it soon. It seems the win by Atlanta on Monday night…
Coach's Corner: Mark Farriba, Stratford Eagles
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mark Farriba returns in his sixth season as head coach of the Stratford Eagles, his 27th season as a football head coach in the state of Georgia. The Eagles were a prolific bunch in 2017, scoring…
Boating safety tips for the summer
The Department of Natural Resources wants you to have fun on your boats this summer, but that fun can easily turn into danger if you're not careful.
Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm breaks non-throwing hand
University of Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm has broken his non-throwing hand in a lake accident, according to a report by UGA Rivals.
Man shoots store clerk; robs Waffle House, Exxon in July 4 crime spree
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man who shot a Macon store clerk in a failed robbery attempt before stealing cash from a Waffle House and gas station in an early morning July 4 crime spree is being sought by police.…
Robber who left ID at crime scene arrested at Macon home, police say
UPDATE: The man who police say left his identification card on the counter of the Macon dollar store he robbed was arrested Monday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 42-year-old Carlos Rhodes was arrested at a residence off Log…
Macon-Bibb commission restores funding to outside agencies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After several months of back and forth, Macon-Bibb commissioners voted Tuesday to reinstate funding for the county's libraries, parks and recreation centers and public transit, among other outside agencies. The Macon-Bibb Commission decided to fund the…
Coach's Corner: Joe Dupree, Southwest Patriots
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After going 5-5 in 2017 with the Southwest Patriots and a playoff berth to show for it, 6th year head coach Joe Dupree knows his guys aren't close to being satisfied. "I'm excited about the direction…
Historical letter is on display at Fort Hawkins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A historical document is going to be on display at Fort Hawkins. The letter is a complaint to the U.S. government from a man upset about the meat supply to Fort Hawkins and Creek Native…
Dozens arrested in major drug ring in Houston Co.
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - 25 people are behind bars after investigators came to a close on a major drug bust. Houston County Sheriff's Office teamed up with Perry Police and the FBI and seized over $2-million worth of…
Jones County police warn of circulating counterfeit $100 bills
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's Office is warning the public to be careful buying and selling online because of circulating counterfeit money. Sheriff Butch Reece posted to Facebook saying there have been several accounts of people…
Man who walked away from Centerville nursing facility found safe
UPDATE: The Centerville Police Department says Daniel Harris was found safe Monday night. CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Centerville Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a man with "serious medical issues" who went missing from an assisted…
Coach's Corner: Jesse Hicks, Baldwin Braves
It's the first edition for the 2018 Coach's Corner. Jesse Hicks of the Baldwin Braves is first up in the hot seat.
Gerald Dockery won't return as Georgia Doom coach
Gerald Dockery, the Georgia Doom's head coach for the final five games of the 2018 season, won't return as the team's coach.
Expect to start paying to park this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC. WMGT) - Paying to park in downtown Macon is now expected to start later this week. It was supposed to start yesterday, but there's a delay. Ben Steffen with Lanier Parking says they have run into normal issues…
Group of high school students giving away uniforms for back to school
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Summer vacation is winding down for students. The Mentors Project Leadership Academy helps kids less fortunate get on the track to success. A group of high schoolers from the program, is giving back to the…
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Video shows car hitting the back of patrol car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Video of a scary car crash involving a Byron police officer is going viral. Dash cam video caught a driver hitting the back of the patrol car. We are in the second day of Georgia's…
Macon resident starts petition to increase taxes, fund agencies
A concerned Macon-Bibb County resident is trying change commissioners' minds on defunding non-profits, libraries and public transportation.