Twiggs County Public Schools to launch "little libraries" this summer
Twiggs County Schools may be out for the summer but learning doesn't stop just because school does.The district will launch its "little libraries" tomorrow.
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10-year-old making a full recovery after being shot
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 10-year-old boy is recovering after being shot early this morning. The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating to find out who shot into the home and why. 10-year-old Jaylen Meloson was planning to stay…
Macon man shot in face following event in Fort Hill
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is recovering after he was shot in the face at the Rosa Jackson Center Sunday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Jerlioundus Armstrong was walking to his car when he was…
Bibb County deputies identify decomposed body found at vacant home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Deputies have identified the decomposed body found in the back yard of a vacant home this week. 58-year-old, Donna Whipple was found dead Wednesday night in the 2800 block of Columbus Road. Whipple was…
Drive-in style showing of "The Wiz" at Tubman Museum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The backlot of the Tubman Museum will be transformed into a drive-in this weekend. The organization is showing "The Wiz" as part of African American Music Appreciation Month. The movie is free to watch. All you…
Hot and humid again this weekend with a chance for rain
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The cold front that is currently making its way into the southeast will produce scattered showers and thunderstorms in Middle Georgia Friday night. Heading into the weekend, the cold front will slow down and stall out,…
Man charged with murder in East Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is charged with murder in the death of 23-year-old Aljuwon Moss. Friday morning, he was found dead from a gunshot wound when deputies arrived to the scene on Woolfolk Street in East Macon. 34-year-old…
Opening soon: Massive water park in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Many of us are trying to beat the heat this summer. Pretty soon, there will be another way to do that. One of the biggest water parks in Georgia is opening in Warner Robins.…
Macon man to spend life in prison for killing childhood friend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Prosecutors described a 23-year-old Macon man as being in a "murderous rage" over a breakup when he shot and killed his lifelong friend in 2016. A judge then sentenced the convicted killer to life in prison.…
Angie's List: Pet Friendly Flooring
When it comes to flooring, it’s hard to beat hardwood – unless you’re part of the 60 percent of American families who own a pet. So what are the best pet-friendly flooring options?
UPDATE: Man arrested for east macon murder
Breaking News... Man killed in East Macon
Meet Jasmyn Ezell, the Warner Robins kid who's probably faster than you
How fast could you run when you were a kid? Chances are a Warner Robins 9-year-old would have beaten you. Jasmyn Ezell hasn't lost one race this season.
Police searching for missing Macon woman last seen at hospital
UPDATE: The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says Middleton has been found and is safe. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a missing woman with a mild mental disorder. The sheriff's office says…
Accreditation warning removed from Fort Valley State University
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are hearing from Fort Valley State University a day after the school announced it's no longer under an accreditation warning. They say the people who reviewed how the campus runs, considered recent complaints of…
Intersection of the Cochran Bypass and Sugarberry is open
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Drivers passing through Cochran can now drive to downtown Cochran and no longer have to be redirected. The newly rebuilt intersection with the Cochran Bypass near Sugarberry’s. The detour was removed earlier this week. According…
Incoming cold front will increase rain chances for the next couple days
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Today marks the official first day of Summer, though it's felt like summer in Middle Georgia for the past few weeks. The story this week has been the heat and humidity due to a building ridge…
Bloomfield 6U Youth Baseball fundraise for World Series
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A group of 6-year-old boys are putting the spotlight on Macon. Bloomfield Youth Baseball is getting ready to send their six-and-under team to the World Series. They were thrown a curveball with funding though. The All-Stars…
What to do if you see a child or animal inside a hot car
After the death of a 7 month-old in a hot car in South Georgia, Macon-Bibb first responders want residents to know what to do in a situation like this.
Warner Robins quarterback Dylan Fromm verbally commits to Mercer
Warner Robins quarterback Dylan Fromm has verbally committed to Mercer University.
Restaurant Report Card: Fish Bay
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Packed into a shopping center on W Clinton Street is Gray's only seafood restaurant - The Fish Bay. "We serve the best bayside shrimp and catfish," General Manager Chasity Crosby said. Crosby runs the place after…
Investment group makes 'major investment' in Macon's Situation Room
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Middle Georgia investment group is making what it calls "a major investment" in downtown Macon's Situation Room. Central Piedmont Investment Group made the announcement Wednesday. Situation Room is a startup in Macon and a form…
Woman found dead in backyard of vacant Macon home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is trying to determine how a woman died. Her body was found in the backyard of a vacant home Wednesday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the body was discovered by…
The B.S. Report: Hawks and the NBA Draft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thursday night is the NBA Draft. Now, I know the Atlanta Hawks are not as important around here. The Braves are in first place. Georgia is coming off its best season ever and we can now…
Community devastated by Macon Co. Sheriff's sudden death
It was a somber day for residents and members of the law enforcement community in Macon County as they mourned the loss of Sheriff Charles Cannon, Jr.
Macon-Bibb's new Postmaster Michael Brown eager to meet residents
Macon's new Postmaster, Michael Brown, was all smiles as he stood and greeted residents coming into the post office to check their mail.
New Warden at Telfair State Prison
MCRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Telfair State Prison has a new warden. Nathan Brooks will take on the role. He will oversee close to 300 staff members and more than 13-hundred male security officers. Brook's career with the department of corrections…
Arrest made in deadly hit and run case
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is now facing charges following a deadly hit and run incident from 2015. 54-year-old Edward Stroud was arrested at his home. Bibb county deputies say back in August of that year, Stroud hit 38-year-old…
Macon County mourns loss of Sheriff
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon County Sheriff Charles Cannon has passed away. According to Macon County Coroner Brenda Oglesby, Cannon died from pneumonia Wednesday morning. Sheriff Cannon was pronounced dead at Navicent Health. Blue & white bows are on the…
Woman charged in Warner Robins stabbing case
Update: 31-year-old Ebony Stimage is charged with aggravated assault in this investigation. She is being held at the Houston County Detention facility in Perry. The victim is still recovering at a local hospital. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner…
NewTown Macon receives $3 million to help small businesses
NewTown Macon received $3 million to help jump-start new businesses in Downtown Macon.
Don't become a victim of heat exhaustion as temperatures rise
Many of you are probably spending your summer days outside. You can have fun in the sun, but if you're not careful, it can get dangerous.
Milledgeville teen gives books to the needy
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A Milledgeville teenager, with a big heart, is encouraging kids in her community to exchange t.v. remotes, for books. For 13-year-old Emily Frazier, "Emily's Little Free Library" started out as a project to earn a badge…
Heat wave continues with limited rain chances
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - As if this week hasn't been hot enough, it's about to get hotter. Wednesday will be mostly dry across Middle Georgia with just a 10% chance for rain. With limited rain chances, there will be little…
Valerie Wynn wins Macon-Bibb County District 1 Commission seat
Valerie Wynn won the empty Macon-Bibb County District one commission seat.
Macon-Bibb Commissioners postpone vote on budget, set to vote later this month
The Macon-Bibb County Commission will try to pass a balanced budget for the second time, Tuesday afternoon.
Judge declares mistrial in Mercer basketball player murder case
Judge Howard Simms declared a mistrial in the case against the accused killer of a Mercer basketball player.
Macon Bacon players talk about Savannah Bananas rivalry and much more
Macon Bacon players talk about Savannah Bananas rivalry and much more
Cat of the Week:Roux
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Bibb Deputies searching for missing man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies need your help finding 40-year-old Nazarine Davis. He was reported missing on June 11th. His mother, Beverly Hart, says she has not heard from her son since the middle of May. She says it…
Meet Macon’s New Postmaster this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There’s an opportunity this week to meet Macon’s new Postmaster. Michael Brown wants to meet the community Wednesday at the Post office on College Street. According to a news release from the U.S. Postal Service, Brown…
Polls open today for District 1 commission seat run-off election
Polls are officially open for the District 1 commission seat election between candidates Lynn Wood and Valerie Wynn. Residents are encouraged to come out.
Macon-Bibb Senior Center to host Juneteenth event today honoring last freed slaves
Macon Bibb County's Senior Citizens Center is celebrating in honor of Juneteenth, the holiday recognized by many as the day the last slaves were freed.
Hotter days ahead, will feel like triple digits in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Most towns in Middle Georgia had temperatures in the low 90's Monday afternoon, including Macon which hit 93 degrees but felt more like 99 due to high humidity. Unfortunately, temperatures are going to rise even higher,…
Armed robbery at Macon convenience store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a robbery that took place Monday night at the Moon’s Gift Shop on Northside Dr. Reports say the suspect entered the store around 11:30 p.m. demanding…
Wellness Center, Navicent Health sponsors youth summer camp
MACON, Bibb County (41NBC/WMGT) - A summer camp is teaching students fun ways to stay active and healthy. It's not too late to sign up your child for Camp Fun n' Fit with the Wellness Center, Navicent Health. The camp…
Man steals police car and wrecks it
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A man who stole a police car and totaled it Sunday, is facing an extra ten charges. The grandfather of Leon "Gator" Shaw, John Shaw, says he called Crawford County Sheriff's Office after Gator threatened…
Attorney claims Whitby's money to Dallemand wasn't a bribe
Macon-Bibb County's former Industrial Authority chairman, Cliffard Whitby, will go before a federal judge in a few months.
New technology allows solar panels to charge battery-operated lawn equipment
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- Thanks to new technology, lawn service companies are going green. With the help of Georgia Tech, Super Lawn Technologies developed a Mobile Solar Powered Charging Station for Box Trucks. "It's the change from gas-powered equipment…
Jury selection begins for man charged in Mercer basketball player's murder
The jury selection for the man accused of killing a Mercer basketball player started Monday morning.
Suspect arrested for stealing police vehicle
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Office has a suspect in custody that they say stole a police cruiser. Deputies recieved a call about a stolen vehicle just before 1 p.m. Saturday. When they arrived on the…