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Preparing for Thanksgiving: Holiday Travel Forecast
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Today, people across the country will be travelling to their destination for the big holiday. The weather will play a big part in the timing of arrivals. Specifically in Middle…
Mentors Project of Bibb County celebrates Thanksgiving with seniors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Senior citizens in Macon got a chance to enjoy some music, food and fun on Tuesday. From dancing, singing and building ginger bread houses, they were all smiles. Mentors from the Mentors Project of Bibb County…
Local bar feeds homeless Thanksgiving meals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local business fed hundreds of homeless men and women a hot Thanksgiving meal Tuesday. Overtyme Bar and Grill in Macon fed clients of Daybreak, Loaves and Fishes, residents of the Salvation Army and Macon Rescue…
Fort Valley kicks off the holiday season with annual downtown tree lighting
The holiday spirit was all over Middle Georgia on Tuesday as the city of Fort Valley hosted their annual tree lighting in downtown.
Two Taco Bells robbed at gunpoint in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Taco Bells fell victim to armed robberies in Macon Tuesday. The first occured at the Taco Bell on Gray Highway around 2 a.m. The second robbery happened at the location on Bloomfield road. According to the…
Blazin' 92.3 hosts annual Thanksgiving turkey give away
Macon's Blazin' 92.3 hosted its 10th annual Thanksgiving turkey give away at the Walmart on Gray Highway Tuesday evening.
Governor's Office of Highway Safety wants you to travel safely this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is two days away and many of you are already hitting the road. The Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) says this time of year is the busiest for roadways.
41NBC Holiday Blood Drive underway this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There are several opportunities this week for you to help save a life this holiday season. The 41NBC Holiday Blood Drive is happening this week at a couple of locations around Middle Georgia. You can register…
Bibb County teacher charged with cruelty to children released from jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County school teacher accused of hitting three children with a pointer is now out of jail on a more than $25,000 bond. Bibb County Sheriff Deputies say 46-year-old Chad Keen turned himself in Tuesday…
48 People Arrested During first six weeks of Operation Neighborhood Redemption
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says nearly 50 people are facing charges following an effort to weed out violence in the community. It is part of Operation Neighborhood Redemption. Since October 1st, deputies say they…
Masked gunman robs east Macon Taco Bell
Taco Bell in east Macon was robbed early Tuesday morning. Bibb deputies are searching for the robber.
Nurse at Navicent Health helps homeless man get back on his feet
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Louis Walker's life changed the day he got diagnosed with congestive heart failure. "I had to quit the job because I couldn't really perform the duties that the job called for," Walker said. He was a truck…
Middle Georgia Regional Airport expecting travelers to flock for holidays
Thanksgiving is the first major holiday since the Middle Georgia Regional Airport opened its terminal to travelers flying commercial.
What's Right With Our Schools: Local barbers offer free haircuts, listen to students read books
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Boys at Matilda Hartley Elementary got a visit from local barbers. The barbers' mission---to make the students feel and look good while learning. In the words of Bibb County Schools superintendent, if you look good, you…
Free Golf Clinic opens for kids
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students of all ages will be learning the fundamentals of the game of golf. Thomas doles, manager of golf at Bowden Golf Course stopped by the 41NBC studios to talk about what the kids can expect…
Medical Monday: Types of Cancers and Prevention
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dr. Paul Dale with Medical Center, Navicent Health stopped by the 41NBC studios to talk about types of cancer and prevention. Watch the full interview with 41NBC News Anchor Karlisha Booze.
Georgia Dome Implosion Happening Monday
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Just over a quarter of a century after it opened, the Georgia Dome will be reduced to rubble. It will be imploded this morning and turned into a parking and green space. The Georgia Dome was…
Local church helps 'Feed the Need' with over 3500 canned food donations
While many are stocking their pantries at home, church members at Martha Bowman United Methodist are stocking the pantry at Macon Outreach this season.
BCSO looking for suspects who robbed Top Line Spirits at gunpoint
Bibb deputies are investigating an armed robbery at a liquor store off of Eisenhower Parkway on Friday and looking for the three suspects who did it.
Salvation Army kicks off 2017 Angel Tree Campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 2017 Salvation Army's Angel Tree campaign began Saturday at the Shoppes at River Crossing. The kick-off was held in conjunction with the outdoor mall's annual Christmas tree lighting, which lit the massive spruce with the…
The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 14
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Suspect identified in Macon shooting death
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding the suspect accused of shooting and killing a man in Macon Friday morning. Investigators say 25-year-old Anterrio "Terrio" Tremaine Stinson shot and killed 24-year-old Jonathan Risby…
The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 14
Here are the scores and highlights from the week of November 18.
Angie's List: How technology has changed home buying
Not so long ago, if you wanted to buy a house, you drove around, paged through books of homes for sale and walked through open house days. But in today’s Angie’s List report, we’ll see how technology is changing the real estate game.
Macon women feed hundreds of homeless people for Thanksgiving
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds of homeless men and women will have a hot meal this Thanksgiving thanks to a woman who was once homeless. Sirleaner Usry says, “It was hard. The struggle was really, really hard.” Sirleaner Usry is…
Bibb County Deputies investigating deadly shooting in East Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Authorities have identified the victim in Friday’s deadly shooting as 24-year-old Jonathan Risby. Bibb County Sheriff Deputies say Risby and 39-year-old Tanvonya Smith were shot near Fairview Drive. However, deputies say they were found outside a…
Three local schools receive honor from Governor Nathan Deal
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three Middle Georgia schools are receiving the Highest Performing or Greatest Gains school awards. Springdale Elementary School in Macon, Houston County High School in Warner Robins, and Byron Middle School in Byron made the list. The…
Two teachers put on leave after bumps were found on special needs student's head
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Two Bibb County teachers were placed on administrative leave as the Bibb County School District and Sheriff's Office are investigating an incident. According to an e-mail from BCSD director of communications, Stephanie Hartley, on November 8th, the…
New record shop opens in Downtown Macon
A new store in Macon is bringing back the classics. Falling Star Records had its grand opening Thursday afternoon.
Macon Man sentenced to 25 years in attempted robbery at Subway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man who attempted to rob a Subway with a fake weapon in Macon will spend the next 10 years behind bars. 38-year-old Michael Easley was sentenced to 25 years Thursday after he pleaded guilty to…
Parents spend the day at local high school learning with their children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chester Brown graduated high school in 1962. 55 years later he's back in the classroom. "It's a whole new life. It's a new life when I was going to school," Brown said. Brown returned to school…
Upcoming event to support parents of deceased children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local organization is hosting an event next month supporting parents of deceased children. You can register now to the Mommies of Angels event happening at Occassions at Lake Joy in Perry. Queen Up, Incorporated is…
Two local hospitals exploring partnership options
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Navicent Health and Houston Healthcare are working together in hopes of bringing more advanced healthcare to Middle Georgia. Officials released a statement Thursday about their potential partnership. Navicent Health and Houston Healthcare are exploring the potential…
Local doctor says changing lifestyle can lower blood pressure
Health experts say eating healthier and exercising can help lower blood pressure.
Macon Pops set to perform Friday at the Cox Capitol Theatre
Macon Pops set to perform Friday at the Cox Capitol Theatre
Planning and zoning wants to improve Riverside Drive, making it safer
Macon-Bibb's Planning and Zoning wants to make Riverside Drive safer for the community. A meeting was held Wednesday morning to get suggestions from the public, as well as show layouts of plans.
Man shot at Macon motel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was shot at the FairBridge Inn located at 105 Riverside Parkway Thursday morning. The shooting happened just before 4:30 a.m. Bibb deputies say 42 year old Christopher Blanson was sitting in his car meeting…
Bibb County deputies searching for man in apartment shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Deputies need your help finding the man they say fired shots inside a car injuring two people. It happened Monday at the Westminster Apartments on North Atwood Drive in west Macon. Deputies say the…
Trend: Local artists say display of public art is bringing Macon to life
Public art by local artists displayed around town is becoming more of a common sight. Local art enthusiasts say the rising trend represents an awakening.
Residents upset about a judge's approval to allow an ethanol facility in their neighborhood
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Ccounty Planning and Zoning Commission is standing with residents from South Bibb County, who don't want an ethanol facility in their neighborhood. The commission plans to appeal a judge's ruling that cleared the way…
Golf Channel's Charlie Rymer to host kids golf clinic
Children will get a chance to putt with a pro next weekend. Golf channel's Charlie Rymer is hosting a free golf clinic.
The B.S. Report: Can losing to Auburn be a good thing for the Dawgs?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia didn’t just get beat last Saturday in Auburn, Alabama. They got destroyed. They were humbled. They were embarrassed. We knew before that game that Georgia could lose to Auburn and still win out and be…
Layaway Santa works to raise $6,000 this year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's the season of giving. If you want to do something nice for a child in Middle Georgia, you can donate to Layaway Santa. The program raises money, to then go and pay off some layaway…
Warner Robins Police arrest suspect for 5 armed robberies
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- After five robberies in Warner Robins, local police say they've arrested the man responsible. He's 26-year old Abyrlle Travonte Seal. The string of armed robberies span the last several weeks: - October 24: Wingate by Wyndham at…
Two women will feed the homeless for Thanksgiving
Two women will feed the homeless for Thanksgiving
Construction project closes part of Ocmulgee Heritage Trail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A portion of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail is closing Wednesday as construction continues on the I-16/I-75 Interchange reconstruction project. Officials with Parks and Beautification says you won’t be able to access the trail from Central City…
Employees at Wendy's on Gray Highway robbed at gunpoint
Bibb deputies are investigating an armed robbery incident that happened around 9:30 PM at the Wendy's restaurant on Gray Highway.
Firefighters in Peach County to receive state mandated health coverage
Peach County commissioners passed a state mandated resolution to provide cancer coverage and long term disability coverage for fire fighters on Tuesday.
Wendy's on Gray Hwy. in Macon robbed at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery at the Wendy's on Gray Highway Tuesday night. Police confirmed the robber had a gun and entered the restaurant around 9:30 p.m. The suspect allegedly demanded…