2 people dead, one hospitalized in overnight shootings
Two people are dead and one is in critical condition after three separate shootings.
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Community garden "Agrihood" presents blueprints
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon is one step closer to becoming home of the first urban Agrihood in the state. One South Community Development Corporation is giving us a look at what's to come. One South CDC took feedback from the…
Angie's List: Prefabricated Homes
When many people hear “prefabricated” or “modular” in relation to houses, they picture trailers or hastily built tract homes. But as Angie’s List reports, today’s prefab housing embraces flexible and modern design with all the amenities.
Tubman Museum hosts 2nd annual Women's Empowerment Luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Author Dr. Lucille O’Neal paid a visit to Macon Friday afternoon to take part in the 2nd Annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon held at the Tubman Museum. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because O’Neal is the…
Severe storm threat for Middle GA this weekend
Good Evening! A mixed bag of weather is on the way for the weekend. Saturday looks lovely with highs in the 80's and plenty of sunshine...so we are going to focus pretty much entirely on Sunday. A line of strong/severe…
Middle Georgia's largest pottery show kicks off this weekend
Middle Georgia's biggest pottery show is back! The Macon Arts Alliance is holding its 13th annual Fired Works this weekend at Central City Park.
Centerville officers pull woman from burning car
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is safe after two Centerville police officers pulled her from a burning car Wednesday afternoon. Lieutenant Scott Radebaugh and Detective Sergeant Ryan Powell were responding to reports of a car accident on Collins Avenue…
Man arrested for 12 home burglaries in four Middle Ga. counties
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man is in jail without bond after being found in possession of stolen property from several homes in Houston, Wilcox, Twiggs and Peach counties, according to the Houston County Sheriff's Office. Houston…
Upcoming workshop teaching financial literacy to high school students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's still time for you to sign up your high school student for the "Build a Budget Pop Up Workshop" happening April 21st in Macon. Organizers say it will prepare students for the real world. "I…
Cold March weather hurts some Middle Georgia peach crops
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Earlier this year, colder temperatures had some Middle Georgia farmers worried about the future of their crops. Freezing temperatures in March damaged some peaches that were starting to bloom. Dickey Farms Co-Owner, Lee Dickey says early bloomers…
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections votes to add District 1 race to May Election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Board of Elections is adding the District 1 race to the May Election. The election is May 22nd. In a 4 to 1 vote, during a special called meeting, the board decided to add the…
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections holding special meeting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Board of Elections did not mention what it will address during a special called board meeting set for today. The meeting happening right now comes just days after Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert broke a…
Woman blesses new home thanks to Sheridan Construction and Habitat for Humanity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Macon woman and her family is receiving, what she calls, a huge blessing. Macon area Habitat for Humanity selected Andrea Harris to receive a newly built home. Harris says they have been living with relatives, but…
Man sentenced to life for fatally shooting Macon man
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man will spend life in prison without the possibility of parole after Bibb County jurors found him guilty of shooting and killing a man in 2016. Evidence shows 27-year-old Brandon Trayvon Haywood shot Marcus…
Bibb County School District integrates technology in classrooms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County School District is continuing their efforts to integrate technology into the curriculum. Earlier this month, The Center for Digital Education awarded Bibb Schools as winner of a digital school district survey. Bibb County School District…
Macon-Bibb Board of Elections special meeting set for Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Board of Elections did not mention what it will address during a special called board meeting tomorrow. Friday's meeting comes just days after Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert broke a tie vote for a plan…
$11,000 worth of road signs stolen in Monroe County
Deputies in Monroe County have a thief on their hands and it's costing tax payers thousands of dollars to replace dozens of signs they say were stolen.
Coliseum Medical to host suicide awareness symposium
Coliseum Medical Center in Macon is trying to bring more awareness to suicide in the area and hosting its 4th annual suicide prevention symposium.
MBCIA demands $1.9 million payment for Whitby projects
Documents obtained in an open records request show that the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) is demanding nearly $2 million from three construction companies.
Witnesses pull man from burning car after crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is recovering in the hospital after crashing his car in east Macon. According to witnesses, a red 2016 Chevy Malibu was traveling north on Hopewell Rd around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, when the driver began…
Georgia divided on how President Trump is handling job
New polling from NBC News and Survey Monkey found that Georgia is split on President Donald Trump. 49% approve of the way he is handling the job. 49% disapprove.
Atlanta Braves players help reopen Tom Fontaine Park
The Tom Fontaine Park in West Macon is ready for ball to be played.
The B.S. Report: Braves off to a fast start
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Braves have gotten off to a good start, which is very important for a team in a rebuilding process. Baby steps are sometimes the most important things to take when a team is going through…
Rural counties looking to HB 533 to bring industry as populations shrink
Though industry in cities across the state of Georgia have continued to flourish, rural communities are much further behind.
Log truck crash in East Macon sends four people to the hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jeffersonville Road in East Macon is now open following a crash involving a log truck. Authorities say the driver of the log truck ran a red light at the intersection of Ocmulgee East Boulevard just before…
Rep. Austin Scott releases statement on Paul Ryan's Retirement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Congressman Austin Scott released a statement after Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announced that he will not seek re-election. Today, Ryan told his staff and GOP lawmakers that he will not seek another…
Restaurant Report Card: The 107 Smokehouse
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new barbecue restaurant in Gray is working around the clock to serve up award-winning barbecue to the people of Jones County. The 107 Smokehouse opened in early April at its location on Gray Highway, and…
Two Macon men charged for shooting man in Dec. 2017
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County grand jurors charged two Macon residents with several counts of aggravated assault after police say they shot a man in the eye in Dec. 2017. Shelley Davis Johnson Jr., 36, and Dekeledricks Jamal Jacobs,…
Macon woman charged for beating, starving 3-year-old boy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County grand jurors indicted a Macon woman on charges she beat, starved and burned a 3-year-old boy, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Latonya Demetira Stephens, 39, of Macon, is charged with four…
Man charged with raping women in east Macon
UPDATE (4/10/2018): A grand jury indicted Jamal Rowe Tuesday on charges of rape, criminal attempt to commit rape, two counts of burglary and three counts of aggravated assault, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Police say Rowe broke…
Two new food delivery apps to begin serving cities in Middle Georgia
If you're looking for a new way to order in there's a few new apps in town you'll probably want to check out--Waitr and Orange Crate.
Remembering former Monroe County Commissioner Harold Carlisle
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Monroe County and neighboring communities are mourning the loss of a former Monroe County Commissioner. Harold Carlisle died suddenly this past weekend. Carlisle was a man who loved taking care of his lawn, an avid reader, businessman,…
Macon-Bibb organizations will see cuts in upcoming budget
Some Macon-Bibb County agencies are going to see cuts in their budgets next year, but where and how much is what Macon-Bibb county commissioners need to decide.
Mayor Reichert breaks tie vote, denies reconsideration for special election date
Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert broke a tie vote today for a plan that would have asked the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections to reconsider the election date for the open District 1 commission seat.
New Publix set to open in Bonaire
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents in Bonaire will soon find a new Publix in their community. Publix Super Markets will open its new location Thursday, April 19th at the Merganser Commons at Bonaire Shopping Center. That's located on Ga. Highway…
Electrical Fire damages flower shop in downtown Forsyth
An early morning fire damaged two buildings in downtown Forsyth, including Flowers by Helen.
New jobs, new investment headed to Houston County thanks to Perdue Farms expansion
Perdue Farms is adding 125 new jobs to its cooking operation in Perry. The company is planning to install a third cooking line, according to a news release from Governor Nathan Deal's office.
NWS confirms EF-0 Tornado in Laurens County Saturday
The National Weather Service confirmed that a weak, EF-0 tornado touched down in Laurens County during storms Saturday evening. The tornado was weak and uprooted and snapped several trees near Graham Pond, 11 miles ESE of Dublin. The tornado produced…
Bowden Golf Course breaks ground on $340,000 facelift
It's been over a year since Bowden Golf Course was rewarded $340,000 in SPLOT funds. this morning, they finally broke ground on the project. It's a $340,000 facelift. Even though the project started this Monday morning, Bowden Golf Course Director…
DNA evidence helps to convict rapist, sentenced to 25 years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man who raped a mentally ill woman behind a Kroger in Macon will spend 25 years in prison. 25-year-old David Lee Davis was found guilty back in February to forcing the then 21-year-old woman to…
State Representative Jimmy Pruett steps in to help Dodge Co. man
A state lawmaker from Eastman is going above and beyond to help one man in his district whose home was destroyed in last year's tornado.
Officials speculate Sumter Co. DA's death was a suicide
Sumter County Coroner Greg Hancock says right now there isn't any foul play suspected and that they believe the death may be a suicide.
Macon-Bibb residents announce lawsuit seeking special election
Macon-Bibb residents are seeking legal action after the Bibb County Board of Elections declined to hold a special election in May to fill the empty District 1 commissioners seat.
Stormy Saturday and cool Sunday on the way
Good Evening! Storms are headed to Middle GA by Saturday morning. This evening storms have been working their way through Louisiana and Mississippi bringing heavy rain and quite a few tornado warnings. Things should settle down a bit on the…
Young entrepreneurs presenting inventions in Shark-Tank like event
A group of local students has conducted business plans to present to investors. It's a Shark Tank-like event for these young entrepreneurs. These 12 students range from middle school to high school. They've been working hard on their ideas since…
Historic Macon to hold Spring Flea Market Sale
For the first time ever, Historic Macon will hold a spring flea market sale this Saturday.
Arrest made in Bass Pro Shop burglary
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is now facing charges after several guns were stolen from Bass Pro Shop in Macon Tuesday. Store employees noticed the burglary Wednesday morning when they got to work. A total of nine guns were…
Macon-Bibb Commissioner proposing quarterly system for garbage fees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Joe Allen wants the county to return to the quarterly system to collect garbage fees. Right now, the county is requiring residents to pay a lump sum once a year. The move was…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department donates proceeds from wellness calendars
Two local organizations will receive checks from Macon-Bibb Fire Department as a way to say thank you for their support.
Food Truck Fridays return to Museum of Aviation
The Museum of Aviation brought back Food Truck Fridays for lunch.