MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Children under 12 are now allowed to visit Navicent Health locations across Middle Georgia. The hospital announced on twitter that its youth visitation policy is no longer in effect. The hospital posted, "ICYMI: Our influenza restrictions…
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert has to present a balanced budget to the commission Tuesday afternoon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is now facing several charges after deputies say he robbed and shot a woman at a gas station in Macon while a baby was nearby. Bibb County deputies say 27-year-old D'Angelo Stokes and his…
A Middle Georgia County Commissioner believes Fitbits can help save his county money
In less than an hour, Governor Nathan Deal will sign House Bill 673 into law which would make it illegal to hold any mobile device in-hand while driving.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - The Air Force says an Air National Guard C-130 cargo plane has crashed near an airport in Savannah, Georgia. In a tweet, the Chatham County Emergency Management Agency says the plane crashed Wednesday at the intersection…
The Macon-Bibb County Commission voted to approve funding for additional costs towards Macon Transit Authority's electric buses.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - This Friday, if you're looking for a furry friend, there's a deal in store for you. Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare is having their annual Midnight Miracle. Having a pet in your home can be costly, even…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The beautiful weather continues this week, but it's only going to get hotter. According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, the average high temperature in Macon for the first week of May is 81…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County grand jury charged a Macon man for possessing child pornography Tuesday. Brandon Joseph Long, 28, is charged with 16 counts of sexual exploitation of children. Police say he had images of child pornography…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Cochran man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday for threatening to hurt U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Tim Scott. Jason Bell, 41, pleaded guilty to two counts of Anonymous Telecommunications Harassment. The plea agreement says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- James Bumpus, Director of the Office of Small Business Affairs, says he resigned because he was in a hostile work environment, and he made that announcement today in an open Macon-Bibb County Commission meeting. He also said…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Navicent is joining forces with a Macon immediate care. Urgent Care, Navicent Health and AppleCare Immediate Care are announcing their collaboration. The trio plans to expand each organizations ability to deliver high quality and reasonably…
An FVSU employee has resigned as part of an on-going GBI investigation at the university involving the campus's chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority is giving contractors more time to respond to requests for payment owed for work that was never done. It's the second time MBCIA extended the deadline for a response. The industrial authority first…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There are a few opportunities in Middle Georgia where you can observe National Day of Prayer this week. The theme for the 67th annual National Day of Prayer is "Pray for America-Unity." A prayer breakfast in…
Two separate fires on Monday night have brought the number of arsons at vacant homes this year to 34 in Macon-Bibb.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 46-year-old old man charged with child molestation for having sex with a 13-year-old girl will spend more than a decade in prison. Reginald Brice was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty just before his…
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- A Taylor County firefighter nearly lost his life three-years ago. Cody Carpenter says God gave him a second chance with a speedy recovery and finding the love of his life. If you have never been one to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County is offering you another chance to adopt a dog or cat at a discounted rate. The Animal Welfare's third Midnight Miracle is happening Friday, May 4th. This is your opportunity to help the shelter…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The first week of May will be beautiful, though hot as a high pressure system sets up across the east coast. The high pressure system will slowly shift over the Atlantic Ocean. A south/southeast wind will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Fire Department is investigating whether a fire that damaged a vacant home on Houston Ave. was started intentionally. Firefighters began battling the blaze at a home on Houston Ave. and Reid St. Monday evening.…
Community members in Chester gathered to say goodbye to Jain and Wendell Williams--the elderly couple that was murdered in Dodge County last week.
GBI investigators want residents to be prepared after one man fired rounds out of his home and hit a responding police officer.
With warm, dry, weather conditions coming, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources's burn ban will go into effect May 1st for 54 counties.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man will spend 20 years in prison for robbing a Citgo gas station in 2017. It happened at the store on Shurling Drive back in November. According to the Office of the District Attorney, Ronald…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Now is the time get a head start on voting for the May 22nd elections. Early voting began today, and goes until May 18th. This election is setting records. Macon-Bibb District One voters have two…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - It can be hard to get going on a Monday knowing that the weekend bliss is over, but it will be a little easier today with beautiful weather on the way! Monday morning will be chillier…
A standoff between police and the man who shot a Centerville police officer ended Saturday morning. Perry Baggett is alive and in police custody after shooting Centerville police officer Jeremy Mashuga, according to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office.
A Macon woman is dead after a one-car crash Friday night in east Macon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- The Northeast High and Appling Middle School merger project is a multi-million dollar face lift, and the Bibb County School District is asking for more. Northeast High and Appling Middle schools are the oldest in the…
Being away from home all day to work doesn’t mean your four-legged friend needs to be all alone. In today’s Angie’s List report, we’ll hear about dog-walking services.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Five people are facing charges after Perry Police say they found marijuana and counterfeit money during a traffic stop. Police say Quantesha Kirkland was pulled over after an officer noticed she was driving without headlights. During…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You can get rid of your unused, expired, or unwanted prescriptions this weekend in Warner Robins. Cardinal Health is joining forces with the Kroger on Watson Boulevard to put on Saturday's event. The initiative is…
For the third year in a row, the Hayneville JamFest is returning Saturday April 28th.
After much back and forth, between the Macon-Bibb County Commission and the Bibb County Board of Elections, the race is on for the District 1 Commission.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff deputies are looking for the men who shot a convenience store employee while he was trying to open up the store. The incident happened just before 7 AM at Hornet Store located on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Missouri woman is facing charges in the traffic accident that sent her four children to the hospital. It happened around 3 AM Friday morning at I-475N and I-75N. Bibb County Sheriff's deputies say Angela Martin's…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC-WMGT)- The man Perry police say was caught on camera stealing a woman's purse while she was pumping gas at Kroger is facing several charges. Charles Chandler, Jr. was arrested Friday in Dooly County. He is charged with Fleeing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County deputy accused of sexual assault was terminated from his position Friday morning. James Stiles was accused of sexually assaulting at the Macon Inn on Riverside Drive in December of 2017. The termination letter…
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you're looking for some sweet treats this weekend, I know just the place for you. It's Reynolds' 20th Annual Georgia Strawberry Festival. "It's just a chance to get together and see old friends that you…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - After two systems brought heavy rainfall to Middle Georgia this week, the weather will finally quiet down just in time for the weekend. Friday will start with mostly cloudy skies. By the afternoon, the clouds will…
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police are asking for the public's help identifying a woman whose remains were found inside a suitcase along I-75 in Butts County. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) says an anthropological investigation revealed the woman to…
MONROE COUNTY, Ga (41NBC/WMGT) - The U.S. Senate confirmed Monroe County Sheriff John Cary Bittick to fill one of two U.S. Marshal vacancies in Georgia Thursday. Bittick has been the county's sheriff for 35 years and has more than 40 years…
HAWKINSVILLE, Ga (41NBC/WMGT) - A federal judge sentenced a Hawkinsville man to 14 years in prison for trying to sell more than 400 grams of methamphetamine months after pleading guilty to another drug charge. Adrian Green, 33, had pleaded guilty…
Threats made to several schools in Jones County have prompted the school district and Jones County Sheriff's Office to try and find a more 'clear' solution.
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- After several school threats in Middle Georgia including a few in Jones County, the school district And the Jones County Sheriff’s Office have teamed up to try and find solutions to the problem by hosting a safety…
Bibb deputies are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in Pendleton Homes Wednesday morning.
A few representatives from Health Care providers in Macon-Bibb County met with a few commissioners Thursday morning.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Our long national nightmare is over. The Braves have called up super prospect Ronald Acuna. We had to wait until Acuna got hot in Triple-A Gwinnett. Well, in the last eight games, Acuna has 11 hits…