The Washington Memorial Library is used for many reasons. Whether you're checking out a book, or learning more about the city you live in through archives, the library offers a variety of services.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced today that the Department of Justice will award $3.4 billion to states this year for victims' services. Georgia is getting more than $100 million dollars. He announced that the money will…
The Georgia Chamber's 2018 Statewide Tour made a stop in Middle Georgia to talk with local business owners ahead of the November elections.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday night a friend of mine sent a text to me and wrote that the Rose Bowl from January was on SEC Network. So, with the Braves game being over, I turned it over and watched…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man will spend life in prison without the possibility of parole for shooting and killing 39-year-old Andre Taylor. Calvin Stapleton was found guilty of murder by a jury Wednesday. The shooting happened in 2017…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Regional Library system is preparing to shutdown all libraries after Tuesday night's commission meeting. Director, Jennifer Lautzenheiser, says Saturday, August 11th, is the last day for the public to access archives at the…
Chief Bentley mentors Bibb County Schools students.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bond is set for the man Bibb County deputies say is involved in a drug trafficking investigation. 34-year-old Melvin Curry, Jr. was arrested at a home on Vacation Drive Tuesday afternoon by deputies and members of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University is among the institutions named in the Princeton Review's ''Best 384 colleges." The list was released Tuesday. This is Mercer's 16th straight year being featured in the publication. Inside the review, Mercer is praised…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia's weather this week will be slow to change due to a pretty steady weather pattern. A high pressure system is bouncing around the norther Gulf of Mexico, bringing in west/southwesterly winds to the Deep…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The U.S. Marshal’s Southeastern Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office have located a wanted Aggravated Assault suspect in Macon. Deputies located and arrested 27-year-old Montago Javon Mann of Macon around 1:30p.m. Tuesday…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - After about five hours of discussion, Macon-Bibb County commissioners decided to table a vote on the millage rate increase. Commissioners were set to vote on a property tax increase tonight. At least five votes were needed…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The North Central Health District wants families to protect themselves by getting the required school vaccinations. The month of August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Each week this month focuses on the required vaccinations for different…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Here are you health inspection scores from around Middle Georgia. The Society Garden 2389 INGLESIDE AVE MACON, GA 31204 Last Inspection Score: 96 Fish Port 2 LLC 2795 MONTPELIER AVE MACON, GA 31204 Last Inspection Score:…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Some students are shaken up after a tree hit a school bus this afternoon. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Lake Shore Drive and Masseyville Road. The bus was dropping off…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Twiggs County Cobras are hoping for a bounce back season, as they look to put their winless 2017 in the rear view mirror. For that, they're turning to a new heach coach in the name…
Dozens are looking for a place to stay after a fire Tuesday at a Warner Robins apartment complex.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are looking for the two men who robbed a Macon covenience store this afternoon. It happened at the In N Out Grocery store on Nussbaum Avenue. Deputies say the two men were in…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - When discussing affordable health care, some may forget that includes dental insurance, not just medical. It's a need some people may not know about. Rehoboth Life Care Ministries Dental Clinic is more than dentists…
Mykehia put her worries in the hands of a higher power. She wrote a note to God, attached it to balloons and sent it up. Find out where they landed.
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday is going to be a "Georgia Scorcher" for the central portion of the state. High temperatures are forecast to reach the low-mid 90's, but high humidity will make it feel even hotter. During the afternoon…
Employees at Best Buy Distribution Center in Dublin say they used a charity fundraiser to collect nearly $4,000 in less than a two week period. The money raised is now being used to purchase book bags and school supplies. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This will be the 5th season for Justin Rogers as head coach of the Jones County Greyhounds, and has compiled a 37-12 record in the four years prior. The Hounds went deep in the playoffs last…
Tuesday has been highly anticipated. It's the last opportunity for residents to voice concerns about the 4.3 mill increase before commissioners take a vote.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Those looking to help their community and keep streets safe, there's a few job opening you may be interested in. A local police department is looking to bridge the gap of job vacancies within the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A store in Macon sold a $125,000 Fantasy 5 lottery ticket. It was purchased at the Sunoco on Jeffersonville Road. The lucky winner claimed their prize today after winning the August 3rd drawing. The winning numbers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies need your helping identifying a woman. She is wanted for identity theft, financial transaction card theft, and financial credit fraud. If you can help with this investigation, call Bibb County deputies at 478-751-7500…
Mercer University Law Grad Rebecca Grist named Solicitor-General of the Year
Navicent Health CEO recognized nationally for top 25 most influential women.
Credit restoration consultant shares tips on building a business.
Monday marks the first day of qualifying for hopeful candidates in the race to become Monroe County's next sheriff. See who's running so far.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Public Assistance in Identifying Suspect In Robbery by Snatching at CVS Pharmacy The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect snatched a purse from a disabled customer and then got away. The robbery by snatching happened…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - For smokers living in public housing, there's a new nationwide rule now in place. Lighting up and smoking a cigarette, cigar, or pipe is legal. But, where public housing residents smoke is now against a…
Commissioner Elaine Lucas's E.L. High School re-opened on Friday in a new location. Lucas says they're happy to be there and excited for the future.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Windsor Knights had the ignominious fact of finishing without a single win in 2017, but hope always springs eternal as they begin 2018 with a brand new coach. Matt Britt will be taking over the…
Local mom says having support from family, friends and employers while breastfeeding are beneficial.
The Forsyth Police Department is investigating what investigators say appears to be a domestic dispute.
Fireshouse subs is collecting water bottled water this weekend for local heroes and communities.
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia's week of wet weather will finally be coming to an end. A stream of moisture from the south will start to weaken heading into the weekend. Scattered showers and storms will still develop across…
THOMASTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Interfor Corporation is investing into its Thomaston Sawmill in Upson County. The lumber manufacturers announced its Thomaston mill will be part of Phase II of the Southern Investment Strategy. In all, Intefor Corporation is taking on…
Organizers announced that the light show that took over Poplar Street and brought thousands of visitors into downtown will have even more lights.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's the second year for Bleckley County native Von Lassiter coaching his hometown school, a year after he left Houston County to return to his roots. Last year, the Royals finished 6-4 and just missed out…
Members of the Democratic Party of Georgia have filed an ethics complaint against republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute's website says many counties are below average for the amount of primary care physicians needed. Within the next few years, the site says shortages will continue to grow. Which…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying three shoplifting suspects in two separate cases. In the first case, deputies say two suspects grab arm-fulls of items and leave the scene. They have been traveling in a silver or…
Artists inspire students to express themselves through what they love to do.
Many residents in Gordon will have to wait a few hours before their running water is back to its normal pressure.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man will spend life in prison plus an additional 40 years, for molesting a 6-year-old boy and girl. Tommy Tinsley was found guilty on two counts of cruelty to children, two counts of aggravated…
Two men with multiple warrants are now in the hospital following an anonymous Crimestoppers tip that lead to a brief police chase.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Traffic is backed up on Log Cabin Drive, near Hollingsworth Road. There is no word on what exactly happened, but it appears there was an accident. An ambulance left the scene and there is still a…