MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - How do you distinguish deception from fraud? That's the question defense attorneys want a jury to consider in the federal case against Progressive Consulting CEO Isaac Culver. In day five of the criminal trial, jurors got to…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A little over a billion dollars is on the way to education programs in Georgia. The Georgia Lottery Corporation transferred $1.14 billion into the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account. This is the largest annual transfer…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon woman is sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to her part in the 2015 molestation of a pre-teen girl. Thirty-six-year-old Latalia Santoria Hutchings entered her plea during a hearing in Bibb County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Bibb County Commissioners will meet the next month to discuss adjusting funds in the budget to ensure some agencies can stay open. One of those programs is Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels of Middle…
Jurors heard testimonies from several witnesses including two major players--former Bibb Schools Superintendent Romain Dollemand and Tom Tourand.
For the John Milledge Trojans, losing in the second round was actually a step back for a team coming off a state title in 2016.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More hepatitis a cases are popping up in middle Georgia. That's why the North Central Health District is urging you to get vaccinated for the virus. Officials say five cases have been reported in the area,…
Our Cat of the Week is Ziggy. Ziggy is a wonderful kitten.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Film writer Ty Manns will be part of a special screening of one of his films at a church in Macon this week. Manns along with actress Karen Cox will be at Mount Moriah Baptist Church Friday.…
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Twiggs County employees are waiting to see what's going to happen with their health insurance. Twiggs County Commissioners approved fiscal year 2019's budget, but with it includes changes to county employee's insurance. Twiggs County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Delta Airlines is partnering with eight colleges across the county and Middle Georgia State University is one of them. The agreement will help students in Middle Georgia State University's Aviation Program pathways become a Delta…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - It appears the sky is the limit when it comes to caring for patients at Coliseum Medical Centers. The hospital has added a helipad. It's part of Coliseum's $7-million emergency room face-lift. Emergency room officials…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Wednesday morning, Governor Nathan Deal announced Monroe County will be home to Five Below's new southeast distributing warehouse. For those unfamiliar with Five Below, it's a retail store where everything from style, room, and technology…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - What a joy it was Tuesday night to watch four Braves players in the All-Star game. It shows how far the Braves have come in the rebuilding process to have that many players be among the…
In day three of court proceedings for the federal case against Progressive Consulting CEO Isaac Culver, two school officials and two employees of CompTech.
It's the 10th season at Westside for coach Sheddrick "Spoon" Risper, coming off an 8-4 season in 2017.
Former Perry Panther and current Los Angeles Charger Casey Hayward plans to help more than a dozen middle Georgia teachers this weekend.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We now know who will open for Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, and Mike before they take the stage at the Macon Centreplex in a few months. R&B singer Case and The Real Kid Capri are set to…
Exclusive: Clay Tippins backs Brian Kemp for Governor
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There are two opportunities for you to take care of your child's back-to-school health needs. The Macon-Bibb County Health Department is holding its annual Back to School Clinic from 9 AM until 1 PM on July…
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It's the start of a brand new year for second year man Ryan Crawford of the Houston County Bears, as they hope to avoid a repeat of 2017's 2-8 record.
Newtown Macon is giving community members with dreams of entrepreneurship a chance to learn from the experts and potentially win $5,000 toward their idea.
Waitr's official launch in Warner Robins this week may be putting some pressure on a local 'mom and pop' delivery service in the area.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An event happening this weekend is featuring music from Otis Redding, III. The "American Music Celebration" will bring soul, gospel, and blues to the Monroe County Fine Arts Center Saturday. Gospel singer, T. Graham Brown will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Bibb County is switching up their disciplinary actions to help keep students on the path to success. "Anything we can do to help prevent crimes in the community, it's going to help us in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Alumni from Valdosta State University will flood Luther Williams Field Wednesday. It's part of "Blazers back the Bacon." The VSU Alumni Association is inviting members of its Middle Georgia Chapter to tomorrow's game. The Bacon will…
Waitr delivers to more Middle Georgia cities
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman from Macon has earned the title of Bikini Pro after competing in the Super Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Pro-Amateur Southern Open. The event was held July 14th at Central Gwinnett High School in Lawrenceville.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former Bibb County School Superintendent Romain Dallemand will take the stand to testify against Isaac Culver this week. U.S. Government Attorney, Beth Howard told the jury, in her opening statement Tuesday morning, that she will call…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a gas station in Twiggs County was caught illegally using gaming machines. A search warrant was executed by the GBI and Twiggs County Sheriff's Office at the Marathon on Sgoda…
MACON, Georgia. (41NC/WMGT) - A cold front pushing across the southeast early this week will aid in the development of rain showers and storms. Scattered rain and storms will develop across Middle Georgia Tuesday during the afternoon through evening hours.…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Centerville Police need your help identifying two men. The department posted several pictures to Facebook of the two men wanted for shoplifting. If you can help with this investigation, call (478) - 953-4222.
After more than 9 hours, a jury was selected to determine if one of the men accused of defrauding the Bibb County School District, is guilty or not.
It was a bitter end to a wonderful season for the 2017 Peach County Trojans, who lost the championship game on a last minute controversial call that had the entire state debating.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 10-month-old baby died from the injuries he received from a crash last week in Monroe County. The accident happened Thursday, July 12th on Highway 83 North. Monroe County deputies say the drivers involved in the…
Former Georgia Bulldog and current Cleveland Brown running back Nick Chubb was in Macon Monday to help raise money for Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin County School District is inviting you to celebrate the start of the new school year during its back to school bash. It is happening Friday, July 20th at Baldwin County High School. This is a…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Governor Nathan Deal says Casey Cagle is the best candidate for Governor. According to a news release from Cagle's campaign, Governor Deal is endorsing Cagle for the role. Deal says the success of the last eight…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you're looking to be an entrepreneur, there's a chance for you to win $5,000 to start your business. This is part of Newtown Macon's first Entrepreneur's Academy. Around 25 participants will receive leadership training and…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Crews with Flint Energies are working to restore power for close to 3,500 customers. On Facebook, the company says a breaker failed in the Sleepy Hollow Substation, knocking out power. The company says they are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Red Cross says its blood shortage is at a critical level. Donations are low following a difficult Fourth of July period. The Red Cross says the number of blood drives were significantly low during the…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Vanilla Ice, Salt N Pepa, and Travis Tritt are among the performers set to hit the stage during this year's Georgia National Fair Concert Series. Tickets for the two-day concert series go on sale at 9…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jury trial begins Monday morning for one of the two men accused of defrauding the Bibb County School District (BCSD). Isaac Culver, owner of Progressive Consulting Technologies, Inc., and his colleague, Dave Carty, were indicted on…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Tropical moisture continues to sit over Middle Georgia, resulting in high humidity and better chances for rain this week. More cloud cover and higher rain chances will also keep temperatures below/near normal (93 degrees). Monday: Partly…
A man was arrested Sunday morning after deputies say he tried to rob a Waffle House.
An argument between two women Sunday morning, turned fatal.
It's Year 3 for Chance Jones and the Tattnall Trojans. Coach Jones is a combined 19-5 during his first two years, going 7-4 last season.
People are running across the country to honor 20,000 fallen heroes.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Medical Center, Navicent Health is testing a new app. It will help reduce the stress from the shortage of nurses. The idea came from a nurse at Navicent. It's called "Flex Health." Right now,…