Deal signs HB65 adding PTSD, chronic pain to medical cannabis registry
Governor Deal has signed House Bill 65 into law which now adds intractable pain and PTSD to the list of disorders on the registry for medical cannabis.
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Macon-based non-profit hosts annual spa day for breast cancer survivors
A Macon based non profit gave breast cancer survivors an early Mother's Day gift in the form of a spa day at Merle Norman on Tuesday.
Graduates walk across stage at Middle Georgia State University
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Tassels on graduation caps moved from right to left today at Middle Georgia State University. More than 600 students walked across the stage earning their bachelors, masters, associates degrees or certificates. University Counsel Frances Davis says…
Strayer University opens campus in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The doors are officially open to a new university in Macon. Strayer University's campus is in downtown on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Andrea Backman, Chief Academic Officer of Strayer University says the 125-year-old university opened…
Kumho recalling more than 1,000 tires manufactured at Macon plant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kumho is recalling more than 1,773 of its Solus KH16 grand touring tires. The company says a possible belt separation could happen under severe conditions. Kumho says an incorrect material was used during manufacturing. The recall…
Authorities searching for sex offender in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office wants you to be on the lookout for a sex offender. Deputies say Tiquan Hinton absconded and his location is not known. Deputies say he is known to be in…
Bibb County Deputies make second arrest in motel murder
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Another man is charged in the murder of 38-year-old Traveres Lester that happened at an Econolodge in Macon. Bibb County deputies say 30-year-old Christopher Kirby helped 26-year-old Rashad Mays leave the scene on Riverside Drive after the…
New Chief of Police at Fort Valley State University
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's a new Chief of Police at Fort Valley State University. Anita F. Allen will take on the role beginning June 1st. According to a news release, Allen most recently worked as a Captain in…
Dog of the Week: Bugsy
Dog of the Week: Bugsy
Macon-Bibb Mayor reccommends property tax increase to balance budget
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert presented a balanced budget for fiscal year 2019 Tuesday afternoon. The county is projecting a $10 million deficit if the county does not make major adjustments to the budget. The commission has…
Weekly weather overview
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The weather this week will be pretty quiet as a ridge of high pressure sets up across the southeast. Aside from a few pop-up showers, this system will keep the southeast mostly dry this week. It…
Operation Neighborhood Redemption produces 257 arrests since January
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of more than 250 people that police consider 'dangerous' since January. Since January 1, 257 people have been arrested, 37 firearms seized, 122 vehicles impounded, six stolen vehicles…
Residents excited for Jeffersonville Road construction to begin
The wait may finally be over for residents on Jeffersonville Road who've been looking forward to improvements on the road for more than 20 years.
Warner Robins civil rights activist Ada Lee passes away
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Warner Robins community continues to mourn the loss of a hometown leader. Last Monday, civil rights activist Ada Lee suffered from a stroke and died Thursday. Lee was a woman who was active…
Milledgeville Police Department prepares for road checks this summer
The Milledgeville Police Department's Specialized Patrol Unit (SPU) is preparing for 100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T.
Macon-Bibb County looking to fill several job positions
Macon-Bibb County has several job openings within the Sheriff's office and fire department.
Bibb County Deputies looking for missing Man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a man who hasn't been seen since March. Deputies say 41-year-old Robbie Newberry was last seen by his mother. She reported him missing after she says she…
Macon gymnastics team wins AAU competition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Gym Nest’s in Macon is celebrating after winning first place in the Georgia AAU State Gymnastics Meet. The competition, featuring teams from all over Georgia, was held over the weekend at the University of West…
Hunter Hayes to take the stage at Warner Robins' Independence Day Celebration
Grammy nominee, Hunter Hayes, will take the stage at the McConnell-Talbert stadium July 3rd.
Voter turnout during first week of early voting in Macon-Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting in Macon-Bibb county continues this week. The Board of Elections released numbers showing that 638 people cast their ballot during the first week of early voting. Early voting will also be available this Saturday…
Argument leads to shooting with multiple injuries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three people were hospitalized after an argument led to a shooting in north Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says that just before 11 p.m. Sunday, they were called to the 3600 block of Case St. …
Small rain chances to start the week in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front will move through Middle Georgia Monday. The front will be mostly dry as it passes, but a few showers are possible in the afternoon behind the front. There will be a slightly higher…
Deputies: Woman killed in hit-and-run incident may have been laying in the road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the pubic's help in a hit-and-run incident that killed a woman in Macon. Deputies believes Teresa Reynolds was laying in the road before she was hit and killed.…
Suspected murderer caught, charged with Macon's 15th homicide
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is now investigating the county's 15th homicide this year after a man's body was found in North Macon on Sunday afternoon.
Man wanted for murder shoots at officers at Perry hotel, no one injured
A standoff between officers and a man wanted for shooting two people, killing one, occurred at the Scottish Inn Sunday morning.
Suspect hit and killed after brief police chase
A man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle on I75 in Macon.
Georgia executes convicted murderer Robert Earl Butts
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The state of Georgia executed condemned murderer Robert Earl Butts by lethal injection Friday night, according to the Georgia Attorney General's Office. Butts was convicted for the 1996 murder of Donovan Corey Parks in Baldwin County.…
Police asking for help finding missing Macon woman
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police are asking for the public's help finding a woman who walked away from her Macon home in March and hasn't been heard from since. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 66-year-old Nona Thomas McNeill was…
Pine Straw Scam in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is warning you about a scam in the area involving pine straw. Deputies say some groups are charging for installing more bales of straw than they actually did. You're encouraged to…
New Public safety app available in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Public Safety is getting the public involved in their own safety with the introduction of a new app. The "See Something Send Something" app was unveiled this week and it is designed…
Matt Arthur Elementary School turned into an enchanted castle for the morning
KATHLEEN, Georgia (41NBC / WMGT) - Today was a magical one for first graders at Matt Arthur Elementary Schools. This morning in the school's cafeteria the school held its 18th Annual Cinderella Ball. First graders at Matt Arthur dressed up…
Cat of the Week: Lily
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - This week’s Cat of the Week is Lily! She is about ten weeks old and has spent the majority of her life at Kitty City Cat Rescue with her three kitten siblings. New volunteer Anna Hagemeyer…
Expect Traffic Delays near Macon Centreplex Friday evening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Expect delays if you're traveling near the Macon Centreplex in East Macon Friday evening. The I-16/I-75 construction project as well as the Central Georgia Technical College ceremony could cause some traffic issues. The school is encouraging…
Angie's List: Keeping Cool
Keeping cool in summer involves more than just cranking your A/C unit. In today’s Angie’s List report, we’ll learn some tips to lower your energy bills and maximize efficiency.
Authorities release name of GMC student who drowned at the Oconee River Greenway
UPDATE - The GMC student who died after drowning at the Oconee River Greenway has been identified as Eric Reynolds. GMC released a statement this afternoon that reads: “Today, the GMC family is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of one…
Armed robbery at north Macon hotel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place late Thursday night. Just after 11 p.m., a male suspect walked into the lobby of the Fairbridge Inn Express on Riverside Pkwy. The…
Macon-Bibb Commissioner on balancing budget: "Property taxes is where we've traditionally leaned on"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Operations and Finance Committee wrapped up its budget hearings with outside agencies Thursday morning. Commissioners were hoping to make cuts to those budgets, some commissioners say it's going to be very difficult. Based…
Newcomer Phyliss Hightower to challenge Beverly for District 143 House Seat
There's a newcomer on the ballot for District 143 State Representative who will run against current State Rep. James Beverly.
Local residents, community leaders, churches gather for National Day of Prayer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Thursday marks the 67th Annual National Day of Prayer. Students, churches, government officials -- everyone came together to unite as one. This year's National Day of Prayer theme is 'unity.' "I think everybody sees the…
Execution date set for man convicted of 1996 murder in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The State of Georgia will proceed with the execution of Robert Earl Butts, Jr. Butts will be executed tomorrow night at 7. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency for Butts today. He was…
Bibb Co. Sherrif's Investigators: 2nd arrest made in Carling Ave. fatal shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - In a statement released this morning by the Bibb County Sherrifs, a second arrest in connection to the February 4th, 2018 fatal shooting of Javaris Antoine Brown. U.S Marshal's Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force and…
Near 90° days ahead, cool down coming
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures continue to trend into the 80's this week. A dome of heat remains over the southeast. More sunshine in the forecast will lead to afternoon highs in the upper 80's, near 90° through Saturday. There…
Parole board suspends execution of convicted Baldwin Co. murderer
ATLANTA, Ga (41NBC/WMGT) - The State Board of Pardons and Paroles issued a stay of up to 90 days Wednesday to consider granting clemency for convicted murderer Robert Earl Butts Jr. Butts, who was convicted and sentenced to death in…
Warner Robins man pleads guilty for not registering as sex offender
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday for failing to register as a sexual offender. U.S. Attorney Charles Peeler says Troy Anthony Lewis, 47, will be subject to a maximum of 10…
The B.S. Report: Braves fever is back
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday night we saw one another one of the Braves best prospects make their debut. Mike Soroka was outstanding in New York City against the first place Mets, giving up only one run in six innings…
Former FVSU officer had history of complaints from female students, staff
A former FVSU campus police officer has had a long history of complaints from students and fellow employees according to university records.
Restaurant Report Card: Atlanta Bread Company (Warner Robins)
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It may not have a local name, but Atlanta Bread Company in Warner Robins is all about the locals! "Without the customers we wouldn't be here," the location's owner, Eva Erlish said. Erlish couldn't say goodbye…
Navicent Health lifts Youth Visitation policy
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…
Citizen Advocacy relies on county money, asking commission not to make cuts
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert has to present a balanced budget to the commission Tuesday afternoon.
Man charged in Macon gas station shooting
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…