BCSO warning residents around Houston Road of a mail thief
Bibb Deputies are urging residents around Houston Road to keep their eyes open after several mailboxes were left open by an unknown person or people.
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Macon-Bibb County could face lawsuit if it doesn't hold special election
North Bibb County residents are ready to file a lawsuit if the county doesn't hold a special election in May.
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia are on the move
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia are on the move
Man killed in Baldwin County house fire
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators say the fire that killed a Baldwin County man was a result of misuse of smoking material. 43-year-old Lemonte Hargrove was found inside a mobile home on Harrisburg Road just before 2 Sunday morning. Authorities…
'Devil' sheep on the loose in Bradley caught and taken into custody
While many of us were counting sheep last night, authorities in Jones County say they were on the search for one that escaped and was on the loose in Bradley.
Macon Kroger set to close in April
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Kroger on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon will close next month. The company says that location has experienced a decline in sales and negative profit for some time. Kroger has been at the location for…
Medical Monday: Local doctor talks about colorectal cancer month
Doctor talks about colorectal cancer and how important it is to get screenings.
Back door cold front results in chilly weather across Middle Georgia Monday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday, March 20th marked the first day of spring, but winter isn't ready to say "goodbye" just yet. A back door cold front has brought another blast of cold air back to Middle Georgia. Typically, cold…
Macon-Bibb hosts 2018 Georgia State Golden Glove Tournament
Cherry Blossom organizers traded in their gardening gloves for golden gloves this weekend at the 2018 Georgia State Golden Glove Boxing Tournament in Macon.
Truck driver found dead near Sardis Church Road
Truck driver found dead on I75 south in Macon.
Weekend looking warmer with some rain chances
Good Evening! It is time for the weekend and we have got a mix of good and bad news...so let's start with the good! Saturday: Warm air moves in quickly under a warm front with our highs back in the…
Man stabbed at home in Crawford County
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect who stabbed a man Tuesday night.
Pig'n Whistle makes quick return to Macon this weekend
For the first time in 40 years, the Pig'n Whistle is making a comeback to Macon.
Tips for parents to keep kids safe during spring break
Medical professionals say parents need to be aware of their surrounding while traveling on spring break.
Georgia Doom ready to kick off season
Georgia Doom ready to kick off season
Man sentenced to 15 years in Starbucks robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 19-year-old man will spend close to 10 years in prison for the role he played in a robbery that happened outside a Starbucks in Macon. Malik Treyvurus Curtis was sentenced Friday to 15 years, eight…
Former 2-term Georgia governor dies at 86
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former U.S. Sen. Zell Miller, a Democrat who led the charge for Georgia's lottery-funded HOPE scholarships during his two terms as governor, has died. He was 86. Lori Geary, a spokeswoman for the Miller Institute Foundation, said…
Shooting suspect arrested at home in Macon
UPDATE: 25-year-old Jerome Beasley was arrested in Macon by Bibb County Sheriff’s Violent Crimes Investigators and members of the Southeastern Regional Fugitive Task Force. Beasley was found at a home on Patterson Street around 10 Friday morning. He is charged…
Driver crashes into east Macon duplex
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A driver has crashed into the front of a duplex on Dublin Ave in east Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office reports that around 5 a.m., 37-year-old Qwankellia Mack stopped her car at the intersection of…
International Cherry Blossom Festival: closing weekend forecast
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 36th International Cherry Blossom Festival will be coming to a close in Macon this weekend. Rain is in the forecast, but it won't be a total washout. A high pressure system will move over the…
Weekend warm up begins Friday
Good Evening! The cold hung around today with our highs only making it into the lower 60's. The good news is that warm air is on the way, just in time for the weekend! Through the day tomorrow we will…
With attendance down due to weather, CBF organizers hopeful for this weekend
Cherry Blossom organizers are disappointed with turn out to the festival this week. With many of the events taking place outside, they say they blame high powered winds and chilly temperatures over the last few days and nights for the drop in attendance compared to previous years.
Perry Police first to bring Racial Intelligence Training to Georgia
Police departments across the nation have had their share of officer misconduct. That's why police in Perry are enforcing the law the RITE way.
Man found guilty in robbery of Macon teenager
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man who robbed a Macon teenager back in 2016 will spend 12 years in prison. 21-year-old Michael Jewroid Mitchell, Jr. was found guilty by jurors and sentenced to 20 years this week. Mitchell and 20-year-old…
More parking space coming to downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Drivers will have to worry less about finding parking in downtown Macon. Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority signed a contract with Lanier Parking Meter Services to install about 700 meters in downtown Macon. Alex Morrison, Executive Director…
Golf team headed to Perry involved in school bus crash
A wreck on Highway 49 in Jones County has the highway closed down, and emergency crews on the scene.
Twiggs County joins hundreds of counties in opioid lawsuit
Twiggs County filed a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Bike Walk Macon is getting ready for Open Streets
Bike Walk Macon is getting ready for Open Streets
Local Girl Scout troop sells over 16,000 boxes of cookies
LIZELLLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local Girl Scout troop got rewarded by their troop leaders for selling over 16,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. Troop 60382, part of the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, sold a whopping 16,843 boxes during…
Temperatures trend closer to normal heading into the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Spring in Middle Georgia means a roller coaster temperature pattern as frontal systems cause drastic changes to the weather. Earlier this week, Middle Georgia had afternoon temperatures in the 50's after a cold front swept through…
Westside's Risper to compete for spot on American Ninja Warrior
Westside High School football coach Sheddrick Risper is hoping to become the next American Ninja Warrior.
Jones Co. Deputies hoping to identify jawbone found near pond
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's Office says it found another part of a jaw bone while search for clues near New Clinton Rd in East Macon this week. This comes after the lower portion of a…
Knight Foundation in search of Macon's next 'Emerging City Leader'
The Knight Foundation is encouraging millennials in Macon to share new ideas for downtown with groups like the Young Professionals Network of Central GA.
Festival organizers say safety 'a priority' with senior center construction
Cherry Blossom may be in full swing but construction around Central City Park is still a work in progress.
Macon-Bibb County to sue drug companies that make, sell opioids
Macon-Bibb County is filing a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies that make and distribute opioids.
Former restaurant owner sentenced in gambling investigation
Eight businesses in Peach and Crawford counties and a home were raided Tuesday as part of a three-month long gambling investigation.
Teenager sentenced to 20 years following crime spree in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 16-year-old Artez Maloy pleaded guilty this week to several charges including home invasion, false imprisonment, and burglary. He is the suspect who robbed an elderly man at his home on Triple Hill Drive and then forced…
BSO: Phone scammers impersonating Bibb County deputies
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office wants to warn you about people making phone calls impersonating an officer.
Three people hospitalized after three car accident in west Macon
Multiple car accident sends three people to the hospital Wednesday morning.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. gives book scholarships to FVSU students
41NBC's Karlisha Booze talked with a member of Delta Sigma Theta Soroity, Inc. about their scholarship giveaways to FVSU students.
Fast winds in Middle Georgia Wednesday, colder air flows south
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Wind Advisory has been issued for all of Middle Georgia Wednesday from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sustained winds will range from 15-25 mph throughout the day, though gusts could be as fast as 35…
Windy Wednesday on the way!
Good Evening! Happy Vernal Equinox (aka first official day of spring)! For our science minute today: the Vernal Equinox is when the most direct rays of the sun are directly over the equator and begin to move north, signaling more…
Restaurant Report Card: JJ Teriyaki
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new Japanese restaurant is open in Warner Robins and it sure caught our eye here at 41NBC for getting consecutive perfect health inspection scores! JJ Teriyaki opened up in December off Watson Blvd. It's…
UPDATE: Macon man sentenced to 30 years in 2015 fatal shooting
The Bibb Sheriff's Office has arrested five people in connection to the death of 23-year-old Vernard Mays.
CVS to provide shingles vaccine in stores nationwide
CVS pharmacy locations nationwide will now offer the latest vaccine for shingles in stores and experts say the new vaccine is twice as effective.
State lawmakers can't reach agreement on OLOST bill
On the subject of the OLOST bill lawmakers can't come to an agreement, and now the mayor and commission will have to find the money another way.
Montezuma man indicted in Macon's first homicide of the year, and crimes near Mercer University
A man investigators believe killed two people in Macon County is now a suspect in several crimes in Macon including several at a local park.
Clydesdale horses leave Middle Georgia after performing in Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Clydesdale horses leave Middle Georgia after performing in Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Fifth Grader at Bruce Elementary surprised with brand new laptop
Students at Bruce Elementary got quite the surprise today before dismissal including one fifth grader who took home a prize he wasn't expecting but his teachers say he deserved.
Navicent Health responds to NAACP claims of lacking diversity
Navicent Health has responded to the NAACP's claims that it lacks diversity on its executive board and other high ranking positions.