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…
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.
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.
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…
More parking spaces have become available after new parking meters started running.
The father of confessed killer, Stephen McDaniel, created a GoFundMe page for his son, only to have it removed.
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…
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
This week’s Cat of the Week is Aria! Aria is a four year old, medium-long haired, grey and white cat.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Macon's biggest summer crawl is back with an extra night to enjoy bands.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
After about 20 years on the Macon Water Authority board, Dorothy Black is leaving her seat.
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.
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…
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners talking trash. They voted on several ordinances including one that would mean going back to a quarterly billing system.
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…
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…
The Milledgeville Fire Department (MFD) hired its second female firefighter this month.
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…
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
Isaac J. Culver was found guilty on all 13 counts Tuesday morning.
Deliberation began in the U.S. Government versus Isaac Culver case Monday afternoon.
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…
The Vikings finished 8-4 in 2017.
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…
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.…
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
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…
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…
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…
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.
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…