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…
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…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A historical document is going to be on display at Fort Hawkins.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…
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, 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…
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…
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, the Georgia Doom's head coach for the final five games of the 2018 season, won't return as the team's coach.
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…
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…
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…
A concerned Macon-Bibb County resident is trying change commissioners' minds on defunding non-profits, libraries and public transportation.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins Police motorcyle officer is expected to be OK following an accident Monday afternoon. Police say it happened just before 2:30 on Russell Parkway at Tallula Trail. Police say the driver of a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting starts Monday in Macon-Bibb County for runoffs. The Bibb County Board of Elections Office is open for early voting until July 20. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 5:30…
Medical Monday: Dr. Alicia Register talks about 4th of July injuries
Monday morning was an emotional one for a Macon couple facing charges for giving their son marijuana to treat his seizures.
The fate of the county is still very uncertain after cuts to several major outside agencies, leaving many in the community up in arms.
Deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal shooting at a local night club early Sunday morning.
Macon-Bibb residents took their frustration to the Government Center Friday afternoon after learning about the 2019 budget.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Passengers who use public transportation in Macon-Bibb County may have to find another way to get around. In a news release, the MTA says it may be forced to stop operations as early as Saturday afternoon.…
With so many options out there these days, hiring a contractor for a home project can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be with the right tips and tricks. What you should know before you hire a contractor, is today’s Angie’s List report.
Three Middle Georgia Regional Library branches are closing starting Monday.
Warner Robins American Little League is going back to the state tournament after beating Vine Ingle 12-6 in the 12U District 5 final Thursday night at Warner Robins American Little League.
With 4th of July less than a week away, Warner Robins Police are preparing for the city's annual Independence Day Celebration on the 3rd.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A home-visiting program that helps children become school ready is having some soon-to-be kindergarten graduates. The Parent As Teachers Program helps parents get their children ready to set foot into a classroom. The program offers parent educators…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A group of students from Twiggs County High is representing Georgia in the Nation's Capital. The marching band is performing at the 4th of July celebration next week. "Never in my wildest dreams did I think…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Commission passed a temporary budget Tuesday afternoon. The pressure to pass a budget before the June 30 deadline, could leave several Macon-Bibb county employees without jobs. It came down to a 6 to…
Dr. Cesar Figueroa from Coliseum Health talks about Alzheimer's
MACON, Georgia (41NBCWMGT) - Macon-Bibb Firefighters are trying to determine what sparked the blaze at the AITC Warehouse building on Guy Paine Road. It's near the UPS Freight Hub. 41NBC'S Joi Dukes is on the scene now.
The Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority and Macon-Bibb County are working together to turn the Little Richard Penniman House into a community resource.
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A storm system is making its way into North Georgia and will be moving into Middle Georgia this afternoon. The storms will start to enter Middle Georgia around 1 p.m. and stick around through the early…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry officials have big plans for the old panther pit. Today officials broke ground on the school’s brand new $11 million gymnasium. The new 47,269 square foot gym will replace the school's original gym built in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man will spend 35 years in prison following his latest conviction in Macon. 59-year-old Roland Ray was sentenced Wednesday after he was found guilty on several charges including influencing witnesses and aggravated assault. Back in…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry High School will break ground on its new competition gymnasium Thursday morning. The 47,269 square feet gym will be able to seat 2,130 fans. It’s expected to be complete and ready for use during the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - No one was hurt after a teenager drove a truck into a doctor’s office Wednesday afternoon. The accident happened just before 5:30 at Eye Care on Zebulon Road. Bibb County Deputies say a 16-year-old boy was…
In just two days, one of Macon's staple restaurants will close its doors after more than 30 years in business. Owner John McCord says he'll miss it.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- Ryder Oliver is your typical 4-year-old boy. He loves dinosaurs, bugs and playing outside. Not too long ago, the Oliver family's lives were turned upside down. Now Ryder is battling a disease, not many kids his…
Today was a big day for Houston Healthcare's newest resident physicians as they officially entered the next step toward becoming board certified doctors.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- Coliseum Northside Hospital is almost ready to open their new emergency room. With the steady growing amount of people being seen in the E.R., the expansion was needed to better serve patients. That's according to Coliseum Northside…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are a few days away from being at the midway point of the baseball season, and there is a good chance when we get there the Braves will still be in first place. We all…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Showers and storms are popping up across Middle Georgia this evening, and the threat for severe storms will continue into the nighttime hours. A storm system in North Georgia will shift southward, entering Middle Georgia around…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville Police say they’ve arrested the suspect who robbed the Century Bank and Trust, stole a car, and then lead officers in a chase. Around 1 PM Wednesday, officers say 52-year-old Arthur Shackleford was armed with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are looking for the two men who robbed a Marathon gas station. It happened at the store on Thomaston Road around 6:00 Wednesday morning. Deputies say one of the men was holding a…
You may not be a fan of the heat this summer, but snakes in Middle Georgia don't mind it at all.
Update: Danny Ray Bennet is now in custody according to the Butts County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page. JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Butts County Sheriff's deputies are looking for an inmate who got away from authorities Wednesday afternoon. According to the…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) and Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association (GFSA) want you to know there are options to protect your home in case of a fire. The GPSTC fire department held a demonstration…
Pressure is rising for Macon-Bibb commissioners to raise taxes, as they prepare for another budget vote.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Get ready for the annual July 4th celebration at Lake Tobesofkee this year! People from all around the area will be enjoying boating, jet skiing, sun bathing, live music, and even a little bit of ultimate…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - As tropical moisture continues to flow in from the Gulf of Mexico, the chance for rain will exist each afternoon this week. Adding sunshine to the already moist atmosphere will create enough instability to allow showers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Two faculty members at Mercer's School of Medicine are receiving almost $1-million in federal funding so the school can expand into rural areas. The 'National Institutes of Health' is issuing $700,000 to the school, making…