VIENNA, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia State Cotton Museum is located in a small, Middle Georgia city known for its cotton production. Georgia has a long history with cotton, and much of that history still remains in Dooly County. "Georgia…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Officials at the Carl Vinson VA Center in Dublin took us inside their brand new multi-million dollar facility.They say it's re-defining what home feels like. "It's a big change in their life to go from what…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman will spend 13 years in prison for the role she played in a robbery in the Barrington Hall Subdvision in Macon. 23-year-old Jasmine Byrd was sentenced to a total of 20 years without the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A 20-year-old Macon man will serve prison time after confessing to committing a string of robberies over a two-week span. A judge sentenced Deiondre Khalill Howard to 30-years, 20 of them in prison and possibly without…
Seven stores are coming to North Macon in Fall of 2019.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An upcoming event in Warner Robins is giving high school students access to information about the U.S. Military Service Academy. “Attending a service academy is a real honor and a great opportunity for students to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted on $4.4-million in SPLOST money for South Bibb Recreation Center's phase two project. The new South Bibb Recreational Center is looking to break ground for phase two of the project. "This…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WGMT) - Gordon made landfall late Tuesday night as a Tropical Storm with sustained winds of 70 mph. Landfall occurred just west of the Alabama/Mississippi state border, near Pascagoula. Since making landfall, Gordon has moved inland bringing heavy rain…
Many community leaders are concerned over the surge of violent crimes involving youth in the community after the murder of a Macon teen on Labor Day.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With elections two months away the republican party is trying to get voters excited. The republican headquarters in Macon re-opened this morning. It will be open until Election Day on November 6th. People can stop by…
After a Houston County Superior Court judge sentenced Dakota White to life in prison without parole, Sam Poss' say they did not closure.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are you health scores from around Middle Georgia for this week: Puebla's Mexican Restaurant 2400 N COLUMBIA ST MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31061 Last Inspection Score: 92 Domino's 1909 N COLUMBIA ST MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31061 Last Inspection…
Update: There's a casting call happening Saturday, September 8th at the park in Austell. The company is looking to hire scare actors during the job fair. ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Six Flags over Georgia is getting ready for its…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's a new Chief Justice in the Georgia Supreme Court. Harold D. Melton was sworn in Tuesday morning as the 32nd Chief Justice. He is replacing Justice P. Harris Hines who retired last week after serving 44…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man will spend more than a decade in prison for the role he played in a kidnapping in Macon. 29-year-old Raul Sanchez-Gonzalez pleaded guilty to armed robbery & kidnapping, and was sentenced to 15 years…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Throughout September, the Bibb County School District will hold events focusing on the importance of attending school every day. The 4th annual Attendance Awareness Month Kick-off event is happening Friday, September 7th. Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Virgil…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies need your help tracking down the man who who broke into a Family Dollar store. It happened Monday night around 11:30 at the location on Houston Avenue. Deputies are hoping surveillance pictures will…
Judge Edward Lukemire now has all of the evidence and statements needed to determine if Dakota White will spend the rest of his life in prison, with the possibility of getting out or not.
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Tropical Storm Gordon strengthened overnight and is charging towards the Gulf Coast. Early Tuesday morning, the Hurricane Hunters of the Air Force Reserve found that Gordon had sustained winds of 65 mph and was moving west/northwest…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- It's been nine months since diabetic patients in rural Georgia took part in a program to help check their blood sugar. Navicent Health and Robins Health allowed around 100 patients to try the ConnectWell app. For…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who wore a "Jason" mask and used a gun to rob a grocery store. The armed robbery happened around 3 p.m. Monday at the Aldi grocery store…
Some people may have taken their day off as a chance to sleep in but that wasn't the case for hundreds who hit the ground running in Macon this morning.
A suspect is in custody after a shooting death at a west Macon Chick-Fil-A Monday.
The Labor day travel weekend is nearing its final hours tonight and Georgia State Patrol wants to make sure everyone gets home safely.
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - While the first half of the Atlantic Hurricane season (June - August) was less active than predicted, the second half of the season has already produced three tropical waves. Last week, we were keeping our eye…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - While many people are catching a break from work this Labor Day, the weather will remain active. A ridge of high pressure (same as last week) continues to sit over the east coast. This system is…
Macon is just an hour away from a city with a population now higher than that of 25 states. Chamber officials hope rapid growth in Atlanta hits Macon too.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Labor Day weekend may have started but that doesn't mean it's all fun and games. Though it's a time for fun, officials say it's also a time when accidents can happen. They want this Labor Day…
Friday, August 31: Rutland 17, Houston County 62 Jones County 35, Northside 27 Veterans 38, Baldwin 30 Howard 46, Central 26 Morrow 12, Mary Persons 32 Westside 27, Perry 30 Dodge County 22, West Laurens 10 Peach County 0, Lee…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Supreme Court Justice, P. Harris Hines, is trading his gavel for a baseball glove this weekend. Justice Hines is set to throw out the first pitch before The Atlanta Braves take on the Pittsburgh Pirates…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The number of Cryptosporidium Crypto cases are on the rise in Middle Georgia. According to the North Central Health District, the number of cases jumped from 4 to 60 between July 31st and August 31st. People…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 17-year-old Jeremy Kendrick, Jr., and 16-year-old Arie Calloway are facing charges in two deadly shootings at Macon convenience stores. The teenagers are charged with 2 counts of murder and 2 counts of armed robbery following the…
A woman and her son were killed in house fire Thursday afternoon in Cochran.
A Milledgeville man will serve 87 months in prison for possession of a fire arm by a convicted felon. A judge handed down his sentencing Monday.
It's been almost 8 months since the robbery turned fatal shooting at Barberitos in Warner Robins. Police are still searching for leads on a suspect.
A Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy has been terminated following a inappropriate misconduct investigation. The GBI and FBI also helped with the investigation.
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia - (WMGT/41NBC) - A Cochran man is sentenced to 30 months in prison for two counts of anonymous telecommunications harassment involving the offices of U.S. Senators. In a plea agreement, 41-year-old Jason Kenneth Bell admitted he called…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County School District is providing free sunscreen to help protect students from skin cancer. 34 dispensers were installed this month across 18 sites, including middle & high schools, all three stadiums, and select…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kroger is teaming up with Instacart to deliver groceries from its stores in Macon and Warner Robins to residents in the area. Today's announcement is part of an effort from both companies to expand across the…
AUSTELL, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pendulum ride standing 15-stories tall is coming to Six Flags over Georgia. Pandemonium is expected to debut in the park's ScreamPunk-Themed section in late spring of 2019. Thrill-seekers can expect the ride to reach up…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - U.S. Senator David Perdue is joining leaders from around the country in honoring the life of Senator John McCain. McCain died over the weekend following a battle with brain cancer. In a video statement, Perdue recalls…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office has been arrested following an investigation into inappropriate conduct. The Sheriff's Office started its investigation on Deputy William Miller after receiving information about the incident on August…
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed seven cases of the West Nile Virus in the state, resulting in one death.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - I keep trying to calm myself when thinking of what the Georgia Bulldogs will do this season. As I’ve said in this space, they are, at least on paper, loaded. I’ve watched this program for a…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville Police are investigating how a feud between two families ended up with one man dead. Officers responded to a fight on Evans Avenue and Oconee Street around 6:20 Friday night. When they arrived, they say…
There is a new way to workout, without having to pay a membership fee.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is looking for its next group of Youth Commissioners. Applications for the year-long program are being accepted now through September 7th. Students in grades 10th through 12th will meet each month to learn how…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are investigating a shooting in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood. It happened at the corner of Walnut St. and Forest Avenue. Deputies say 25-year-old Kerrick Mitchell was shot in the upper back area. Right…
CORDELE, Ga. (AP) - The Crisp County sheriff says two deputies have been arrested for bringing guns to Mexico, where it's illegal to carry such weapons. Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock tells news outlets Martelle and Shawana Davis were traveling…
Update: Authorities in Greene County have obtained an arrest warrant for 45-year-old Chad Haufler. He is facing a murder charge in the death of 51-year-old Marc Dimos of Minerva, Ohio. The GBI says Haufler is from Ocala, Florida but has…