Sheriff on couple giving son marijuana: "The law is the law."
How far would you go to make sure your child is getting the treatment they need for an illness? A family in Twiggs County was willing to break the law.
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Teens rescued from rocks at High Falls State Park could face charges
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Earlier this week, two teenagers were rescued at High Falls State Park. As a result, the Department of Natural Resources is looking into possible charges against the teens. Lieutenant Lawson Bittick with Monroe County Sheriff's…
Another Macon Christmas light show among new Downtown Challenge projects
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Christmas Light Extravaganza that lit up downtown Macon during the winter is coming back for a second year, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia announced Thursday as part of its fifth round of Downtown Challenge…
New Family Dollar comes to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A new Family Dollar is coming to Macon. The grand-opening kicks off next Thursday. The event will include giveaways and prizes of reusable shopping bags, cookies and a gift basket raffle. There will also be…
Twiggs Co. couple loses custody of son after giving him marijuana for seizures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Twiggs County couple who say they gave their teenage son marijuana to help with his seizures were arrested for reckless conduct and lost custody of their son, according to an incident report. Suzeanna Brill, 38,…
Macon Bacon are ready to "Play Ball"
Macon Bacon are ready to "Play Ball"
Unemployment rate drops in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Labor released a new study stating the unemployment rate fell significantly in April. At the same time, the labor force and number of employed residents dropped. Many of the indicators over…
Bibb County Schools partner with Tubman Museum to hold art exhibit
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District announced an artistic partnership today to get members of their staff a chance to express themselves creatively. Along with the National Arts Program and the Tubman Museum, Bibb Schools employees will…
Meet Warner Robins Police officers during Night of Blue Lights
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You can meet officers with the Warner Robins Police Department during the Night of Blue Lights event. It's set for Thursday, May 31st in the parking lot of McConnell-Talbert Stadium. Officials say this is an…
Bibb deputies looking for woman who used fake ID to buy car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are looking for the woman who they say used stolen identification to buy a Range Rover. Deputies say the woman had the victim's information with a photograph. Deputies say the vehicle could have…
Open Streets Macon canceled again, new date set
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Organizers of Open Streets Macon have canceled the 3rd annual event for a second time. This is the event that will shut down parts of Downtown Macon and turn it into a park. The event was…
Patients opting out of ambulance rides
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The girlfriend of 45-year-old Larry Harden found him in their home with multiple gunshot wounds. She then drove Harden to the hospital, herself. Harden's girlfriend isn't the only one who chose not to wait for…
Furever After Rescue community fundraiser happening this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You can bring home a new family member during the Furever After Rescue Summer Splash happening this weekend. The community fundraiser will be held at First Christian Church of Macon Saturday. You'll find some free activities…
Enrollment period at DREAM Academy ends this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There are only a couple of days left to register your child to attend the Dream Academy Charter School in Macon. The school is set to open at 151 Madison Street in the Pleasant Hill community…
Summer meal program available for students in Jones County
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Free lunches will be available for kids in Jones County starting next week. The Jones County School Nutrition Program is teaming up with the Jones County Parks and Recreation Department to provide the meals for students…
Crash in Montezuma kills three people
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three people are dead following an accident involving multiple vehicles in Montezuma. The Georgia State Patrol says 33-year-old Shelby Shaw was driving on GA 49 Tuesday morning when she tried to pass the driver in an…
Keeping the humidity, turning up the heat in Middle Georgia this week
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Alberto may be moving northward, but the tropical system is still going to impact Middle Georgia through the end of the work week. Southerly wind flow will allow ample moisture to stream across the southeast. Combining…
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.