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…
Finding ways to preserve Macon's historic landmarks is a priority for many groups in the community including Historic Macon.
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A high pressure system building up along the east coast will continue to create hot and humid conditions in Middle Georgia. A breakdown of the system can be found here. Wednesday will feature a mix of clouds…
Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney David Cooke's donated $52,000 for the Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia's 2018-19 fundraising drive.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are you health scores this week in the latest edition of Restaurant Report Card. Jazzman's Cafe 1005 UNIVERSITY DR FORT VALLEY, GA 31030 Last Inspection Score: 96 Miss Jackee's Hotwing Shoppe 803 ORANGE ST FORT…
A merger in the works between Navicent Health and Atrium Health in North Carolina has many wondering what it will mean for community members in Macon-Bibb.
After taking a cut from Macon-Bibb County commission, Bibb County Sheriff David Davis is making his department's budget work, but he does not want his employees to take a hit.
A motorcyclist in Macon says 'Stop the Bleed' saved his life after an accident doctors told him was a miracle he survived.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In effort to keep people safe and hold officers accountable, a police department is upgrading technology. Milledgeville Police Officers say they want the newest and best technology to capture everything possible. Residents say the changes make them…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia State Patrol says all lanes are back open Tuesday evening following a fiery crash overnight. The investigation is on-going. Joe Groves sent us video of the scene while he was stuck in traffic. …
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley State University in Peach County is receiving grant money. The National Park Service is giving $8.6 million dollars in preservation grants to historically black colleges and universities. FVSU will receive $470,000 to help…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than $40 million dollars in federal assistance is coming to Georgia communities in the form of Community Development Block Grants. Governor Nathan Deal announced the 60 projects this week, and Peach County's Health Department…
After a week of searching, the Houston County woman who pointed her shot gun at deputies last week is in custody and being held without bond.
The Warner Robins City Council approved a $34 million bond Tuesday night.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Community Food Bank will be able to provide more than 13,500 meals thanks to big donations. The companies provided a total of 15,000 pounds of food to the organization. 10,000 pounds of chicken…
Community Health Educator Charles Krauss stopped by 41NBC to talk about men's health.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's an event happening Tuesday night honoring Bibb County school-level Teachers of the year, and the 2018-2019 District Teacher of the Year, Jarred Moore. The reception, happening at the Douglass Theatre, kicks off at 5:30 PM.…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - A ridge of high pressure continues building up over the east coast, creating hot and humid conditions across several states. Due to its position, the high pressure system will bring a easterly wind across the Deep…
Since the hands-free law went into effect in July, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office has ended its grace period and issued more than 2 dozen tickets.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Amazon distribution center in Macon will now open the the beginning of 2019. It was set to open this summer, however a representative from Amazon confirms that the hiring and the launch of the center…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This year's Macon Beer Fest saw an increase in attendance and more people receiving free prostate exams. Organizer for Macon Beer Fest, Steve Bell says there was a 25-percent increase of attendance. And $56,000 worth of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Drivers will soon notice some changes to a stretch of I-75 between Macon and Forsyth. Senator John F. Kennedy announced the Georgia Department of Transportation contract, totaling $956,784, awarded to Macon-Bibb and Monroe counties. The money…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Bellies might still be full from the first Macon Burger Week. A restaurant won bragging rights for "best burger" Monday. 15 Macon restaurants concocted a special $5 burger last week. Customers voted on which burger…
The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding off on approving a new shopping center in West Macon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is reminding you of a few things as we get closer to the Labor Day holiday weekend. Law enforcement, including the Georgia State Patrol, will be out across the state…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Last week, we had a taste of fall with much lower humidity and cooler air following a cold front. This week, summer declares that it's not over yet as temperatures climb back into the 90's and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones is asking for the public’s help with contacting the next of kin for a man who was found dead in a hotel room Saturday afternoon. Jones says William Wade Allison was…
A Bibb County deputy is recovering after a car rolled over him Friday night.
Thursday, August 23: Central 13, Houston County 21 Hawkinsville 24, Rutland 7 East Laurens 20, Johnson County 27 Friday, August 24: Bleckley County 21, Veterans 49 Warner Robins 50, Locust Grove 40 Baldwin 17, Jones County 41 Mary Persons 48,…
UPDATE: MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man was found dead inside his home Friday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a call at 140 Lamar Street just before 6 o'clock. They found 60-year-old Javan Wright…
Macon-Bibb County may have found a solution to its money problems, but the consequences are still being felt at the expense of public safety.