Two teens rescued at High Falls State Park could face charges
Authorities in Forsyth are in the middle of a rescue mission at High Falls Park for two people stuck on a rock in the middle of the river's rushing waters.
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Starbucks closes 8,000 stores for diversity training including locations in Macon
More than 8,000 Starbucks stores across the U.S. closed their doors Tuesday to hold an anti-racial bias training with its employees.
Body found in Lake Sinclair on Memorial Day
Deputies pulled a body from Lake Sinclair Monday afternoon.
'You are literally going to be taking Christmas': Macon-Bibb County employee
Macon-Bibb County residents are invited to express their concerns and ask questions about the 2019 budget at a public hearing.
Bibb County School Board fires teacher accused of fraud
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County School Board has decided to terminate Robert Shepherd's contract. The decision is effective immediately. He's the teacher facing 50 charges of financial card fraud. The school board cited "(1) immorality and (2) any other good…
Keeping you safe: prepare for "hands free" law now
Keeping you safe: prepare for "hands free" law now
2 charged with the murder of west Macon man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- The number of homicides, in Macon, continue to rise. A murder early this morning makes it the 18th in the county. Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a murder that happened in west Macon, around 2…
Alberto weakens over land, churns tropical moisture in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The first named storm of the season, Subtropical Storm Alberto, made landfall along Panama City Beach in Florida Monday afternoon. Since traveling over land, it has weakened to a subtropical depression. As of Tuesday morning at…
Driver loses control, plows into Jim Shaw's Seafood in Macon
Deputies with the sheriff's office are investigating a traffic accident that involved a car plowing into a popular seafood restaurant in Macon.
Macon man shot and killed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the 18th time this year, there has been a homicide in Macon. Macon-Bibb coroner Lonnie Miley tells 41NBC that 45-year old Larry Harden was taken to the Navicent Health Medical Center overnight, after being shot…
Surprise graduation ceremony held for Central High School student recovering from crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A graduation ceremony was held over the weekend for a Central High School senior injured in a crash. Tyzamir Bryant has been recovering since the accident that happened in Warner Robins a couple of weeks ago.…
Blood drive held in honor of fallen Macon hero
People in the community are giving back by giving blood Monday afternoon.
50,000 people living with HIV in Georgia; pill could stop that number from growing
About 50,000 people are living with HIV in the state of Georgia, and about 2,000 of those are in Middle Georgia. That's according to the North Central Health District.
Many show patriotic spirit for Memorial Day honoring in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC.WMGT) - Today, many are showing their patriotic spirit. In Milledgeville, veterans and community members honor soldiers who have passed away after serving in the line of duty. For many, Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer.…
Alberto to bring more rain to Middle Georgia and a chance for severe weather Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Subtropical Storm Alberto continues spinning out at sea, but this tropical system's outer rainbands have been impacting Middle Georgia since Sunday afternoon. As of 7 AM Monday, Alberto had wind speeds of 65 mph and was…
Bibb deputies catch home invasion suspect who also stole victim's car
Detectives with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office have arrested a suspect they believe was responsible for a home invasion early Saturday morning.
Sunday Alberto Update
Good evening! Hope you are enjoying your Sunday! Alberto (as of 2:30pm) is still a subtropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico. Expect to see a few bands of moderate rainfall through the afternoon and evening hours across Middle Georgia.…
Parts of parks closed near Ocmulgee River due to flooding
County officials are urging residents to stay off the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and parts of Amerson River Park they've now closed due to heavy flooding.
Head-on accident in South Bibb leaves driver in critical condition
A man is in critical condition after a car accident in South Bibb late Saturday night. The accident happened on Houston Avenue near Giles Street.
Deputies search for AutoZone armed robbery suspect in Macon
Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office are searching for a suspect they say robbed the AutoZone on Vineville Avenue on Saturday morning.
Saturday Alberto Update
Latest update on Alberto: Alberto as of 1pm Saturday remains a subtropical storm, but is forecast to transition to all tropical by the end of the day. Landfall is expected late Monday into Tuesday morning. Strong winds will be possible…
Monroe County roads washed away
Monroe County roads washed away
Access to Ocmulgee River closed until determined safe
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There will be no access to the Ocmulgee River from now until its safe. Macon-Bibb County says its closing the area including the ramps in Amerson River Park and at Spring Street. The Parks and Beautification…
Water is now safe for residents in Hawkinsville
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Hawkinsville says its residents no longer have to boil their water before using it. The Boil Water Advisory issued earlier this week has now been cancelled. Wednesday, The city says a water main…
Four people arrested in rash of vehicle thefts in Laurens County
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Deputies in Laurens County say they've arrested suspects involved in a rash of stolen vehicles in the Holly Hills area. The Sheriff's Office says over the past few days, a number of vehicles were stolen…
Two suspects rob west Macon Sprint Foods
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a commercial armed robbery that happened Friday morning, just after 6 a.m. at Sprint Foods store in west Macon. According to reports, two male suspects approached the store’s…
Deputies looking for two men who robbed Macon store
The Bibb County Sheriff's office is looking for two men who robbed Sprint Foods Friday morning.
Navicent Health celebrates National Emergency Medical Services Week
It's National Emergency Medical Services week, and Navicent Health took time Thursday afternoon to hold a good old fashioned cookout to celebrate first responders.
Crowded roads, rainy weather urge drivers to use precaution this Memorial Day
It's one of the busiest holiday weekends for travel by car with almost 75% of all people expected to be driving to their memorial day destinations.
South Macon residents show excitement for new rec center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - People in South Macon will soon have a new place to go exercise. This facility is one more 'step' towards economic growth. "I moved here in '75. There were cotton fields, were peanut fields, and…
Middle Georgia State University touts cross country course
Middle Georgia State University touts cross country course
Attorney set to file lawsuit in FVSU sexual assault investigation
In the midst of two separate investigations at Fort Valley State University involving sexual misconduct and assault, the school will soon be face a lawsuit.
Board of elections to vote on holding district 1 commission runoff in June
The Bibb County board of elections is trying to get clarification if the special election runoff can be held in 28 days after the general election.
Cat of the Week: Red
This week’s Cat of the Week is Red! Red is about six months old. While still considered a kitten, he is not as wild as some of the other cats at Kitty City Cat Rescue.
Dog of the Week: Titan and Sole
Two puppies Titan and Sol share our Dog of the Week honors.
Baby found dead in Macon home
Parents found their 2-month-old baby unresponsive Thursday morning, according to Bibb County Coroner, Ronnie Miley.
Attorney: Companies accused of incomplete work won't pay Industrial Authority
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The three contractors the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) is demanding almost $2 million from are refusing to pay, saying MBCIA's reimbursement demands are 'baseless' and 'politically motivated', the companies' attorney wrote in a letter to…
State House District 141 race declared a run-off between Bechtel and Washburn
Election day may be over but the race is still on for two candidates vying for the district 141 state house seat after last night ended in a run-off.
The B.S. Report: Local sports coverage being removed for "clicks"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Last week when I was on vacation I was informed the Telegraph is suspending my sports column as I and the other local columnists – like Mark Ballard, Erick Erickson and even A.C. Pup - are…
Wynn, Wood will have runoff to fill vacant Macon-Bibb Commission seat
Macon-Bibb County District 1 residents will not have representation when the county commission passes the 2019 budget. The race to fill the district 1 commission seat will go into a runoff.
Macon Mayhem chooses assistant Leo Thomas as head coach
Thomas replaces Kevin Kerr, who left after three seasons to take over the ECHL's Greenville Swamp Rabbits.
Family's parade against bullying
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Bullying is a problem many children face across the county. One 11-year-old girl says, she's done with being picked on. "I didn't want to go to school, and I wanted to die," Ashley Gorton…
SPHL to ECHL: Kevin Kerr takes job with Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Former Macon Mayhem coach Kevin Kerr is now in charge of the East Coast Hockey League's Greenville Swamp Rabbits.
Boil Water Advisory issued for Hawkinsville
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Hawkinsville is advising some of its residents to boil their water before using it. The city says a water main break near Industrial Boulevard caused either low water pressure or no water at…
Tattnall Square baseball sweeps Prince Avenue for state title
The Tattnall Square Trojans are the GHSA Class A Private state champions for the second time in three seasons.
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Secretary of State Brian Kemp headed to runoff for GOP nomination for Georgia governor
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Secretary of State Brian Kemp face a July runoff for GOP nomination for Georgia governor.
Abrams wins Democratic primary in Georgia governor race
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - Stacey Abrams has won the Democratic primary in Georgia's gubernatorial race. She is the state's first woman nominee for governor from either major party, and if she wins the general election in November, she'll become the…
Rutland High School plans to honor student killed in crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Rutland High School student killed in a crash will be honored at graduation this week. Heather Harrod died back in September. She died following a car accident on I-475 and I-75. Investigators say, her Toyota…
Macon Bacon holding National Anthem auditions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Bacon is getting ready to choose the person who will sing the National Anthem at its first home game. The team is holding auditions Saturday. One lucky person will get to sing the Star…
Safety measures among topics on tonight's Bibb Board of Education agenda
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Members of the Bibb County Board of Education are meeting tonight. School leaders are discussing the budget for the next school year, as well as safety features for schools. It's been about two weeks since…