Event celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month in Macon
Hispanic Heritage month is here. The nationally celebrated month began September 15th, and goes until the October 15th. Middle Georgia is taking part in celebrating.
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Middle Georgia group collects donations for Mexico and Puerto Rico
Mexico and the Caribbean have faced many disasters in the last month. Between earthquakes and hurricanes, many people have lost their homes and lives.
Forsyth Wal-Mart remodeled, offers new products
Wal-Mart in Forsyth expands, offers new products.
Excitement is building for the 28th annual Georgia National Fair that starts October 5th
Excitement is building for the 28th annual Georgia National Fair that starts October 5th
Six car break-ins in Centerville subdivision, police urge residents to lock up
Captain Boney says even in a quiet suburb like Eagle's Harbor, 'entering autos' aren't unusual to get calls on, but there was something unusual here.
Fall is coming...Friday!
Good Thursday Evening! Tonight we sent off summer with a few storms, a few of them on the strong to severe side. Storms will return on the first day of Fall, but it looks like most of these will be…
State basketball championship returning to Centreplex in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) basketball state finals is coming back to Macon after a one-year absence, according to an announcement that GHSA and Spectra made Thursday. The entire Traditional State Wrestling Tournament will return…
Mercer Law School offers DACA renewal help with free clinic
The deadline to renew a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals permit, known as DACA, is quickly approaching.
United Soccer League starting third division, executives tour Macon
The United Soccer League is considering dozens of cities for Division 3 team locations.
Taraji P. Henson's 'The Best of Enemies' movie needs extras
Movie filming in Macon is back this weekend. The Best of Enemies is being shot in front of the Macon-Bibb Government center on Saturday, September 23rd and you can be a part of the action.
Georgia School Nutrition Association says good food in school equals success for children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Making sure your child has good food in school is Georgia School Nutrition Associations' (GSNA) goal. Laura Lynn is the president of the Georgia School Nutrition Association, also known as GSNA. It's an organization made up…
New fire station dedicated to former county commissioner Lonzy Edwards
Fire station 111 is named after former county commissioner Lonzy Edwards.
SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PREVIEW AND STREAM LINK- (Raiders vs. Redskins – 9.17)
The Rejuvenated Raiders travel to the nation’s capital to take on Kirk Cousins and the Redskins in a matchup of high-powered offenses Sunday night on your 41NBC and streaming live on NBCsports here!
Man wanted in connection to Houston County murder
UPDATE (9/26): The Houston County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of Corey Deshawn Humes on Thursday. He was taken into custody in Riverdale. Humes is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and tampering with evidence in…
Rutland High School community mourns the loss of Heather Harrod
Eyes wet & hearts heavy, family members, friends, faculty and students gathered at Rutland High say goodbye to a beloved member of the Hurricane community.
Macon Habitat for Humanity building two homes in Lynmore Estates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Area Habitat for Humanity is building two new homes in Lynmore Estates. The non-profit applied for funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and was awarded more than $200,000 to build the…
Special student wins special title at Veterans High School
It is that time of year for high schools to pick its royalty. Getting chosen as homecoming king and queen is something most students dream of, and one Veterans High School special needs student got to live that dream.
Rutland High School senior died in single car accident near I-475N /I-75N split
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is still trying to figure out what happened to Heather Harrod,17, on Tuesday. Harrod was driving a 2005 Toyota Solara when she lost control and crashed. She was a student at…
The B.S. Report: Georgia's defense versus Mississippi's State's offense
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Who would have thought that in the first month of the college football season one of the best games would be Georgia and Mississippi State? Well, it is a great match-up – at least on paper.…
Betty Cantrell will release a Country CD and perform Friday at the Cox Capitol Theatre
Betty Cantrell will release a Country CD and perform Friday at the Cox Capitol Theatre
Man killed after plane crashes in Telfair County
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was killed after his plane crashed on a private runway off Highway 117 in Telfair County Wednesday morning. 44-year-old John Kyle Barron took off in his plane around 6:15 a.m. and crashed moments…
High School Senior dies in fatal car accident near I-475/I-75
One woman is dead after a fatal car accident on I-475 and I-75. Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the accident a little before 3:30 P.M.
Macon-Bibb settles with two landfill employees over 'wrongful termination'
Macon-Bibb's Landfill seems to be full of more problems than trash. The county dump has left the city with settlement payments to two former employees.
Summer holds on in Georgia, as Hurricane Maria threatens Puerto Rico
Good Tuesday Evening! As we head through the end of the week it looks like summer is going to be hanging on with highs in the upper 80's and lower 90's as well as summer like storm chances throughout the…
Macon-Bibb says 'goodbye' to historic Government Center tree
Tropical Storm Irma took a lot of trees down, including one some say is historic. The 25-35-foot piece of history that once stood tall in front of the government center, is no longer standing.
What to do if you still have debris in your yard from Tropical Storm Irma
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tropical Storm Irma traveled through Macon last week and the storm debris is still here. Kevin Barkley, Director or the Macon-Bibb Solid Waste Department, said he needs your debris put into three piles. "We want the…
Mercer University collecting donations for victims of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC News) - Students whose families were affected by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey started a fundraiser at the beginning of September for the communities affected by these hurricanes. Craig McMahan, University Minister and Dean of Chapel, said students…
CenterStage For Christ is set to perform Tick, Tick, Boom at the First United Methodist Church in Perry
CenterStage For Christ is set to perform Tick, Tick, Boom at the First United Methodist Church in Perry
Ex-Mayor speaks out against recent gun violence in urban communities
A former Macon Mayor is speaking out against violence in the city after several shootings over the weekend. He wants to send a message to community members.
Splash and Dash Laundromat robbed at gunpoint, BCSO investigating
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for three suspects they say robbed the Splash and Dash Laundromat on Pio Nono Avenue Monday morning.
Irma spares Lockerly Arboretum in Milledgeville of significant damage
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A garden of trees in Milledgeville is still cleaning up after Tropical Storm Irma brought down more than 15 trees on its property a week ago. Lockerly Arboretum is home to a diverse collection of plants…
Man shot in south Macon
Bibb deputies are looking for the gunman who shot a man Sunday night in south Macon.
What's Right With Our Schools: FCCLA club makes positive impact on students
What's Right With Our Schools: Houston County school club is making a positive impact on students.
Macon natives meet Native Americans at Ocmulgee Indian Celebration
Residents came out this weekend to celebrate the city's historically indigenous culture at the Ocmulgee National Monument Center.
3 shootings in Macon leave 5 people injured, 1 dead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three separate shootings occurred in Macon Sunday morning in a span of four hours. Before Midnight According the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the first shooting happened just before midnight Saturday on Walmar Drive. Deputies say 36-year-old…
Miss America Exhibit coming soon to Museum of Arts and Sciences
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new Miss America exhibit will open September 23rd at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. Sherry Singleton, Director of Communications, said the exhibit will be an interesting one. "Both of those ladies are from Macon,…
The End Zone: Scores from Week 5
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Teen arrested for burglarizing and setting Pacecar Express on fire
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office made an arrest in connection to burglary and arson that occurred at Pacecar Express on Wednesday.
Power restored at all Bibb schools, classes to resume Monday
The Bibb County School District will return to its normal hours of operation on Monday, 9/18.
Secretary Perdue makes first stop in Fort Valley visiting damaged farms
The United States secretary of agriculture, Sonny Purdue was in Middle Georgia Friday afternoon. Fort Valley's Mason Pecans was his first stop of touring farms damaged by Irma and Harvey.
Warner Robins scammer arrested after kidnapping teenage girl
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A scammer was arrested Wednesday for kidnapping a teenager. On Tuesday the Warner Robins Police Department told the public to be careful of a scammer. Chief Brett Evans, Warner Robins Police Department, said the scammer…
Central High School feeds Bibb County Students
Central High School is feeding Bibb County students while schools are closures.
Angie's List: Pet-Friendly Flooring
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The play Leading Ladies opens tonight at the Warner Robins Little Theatre
The play Leading Ladies opens tonight at the Warner Robins Little Theatre
Bibb Deputies investigating shooting on Atwood Drive
Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a person show on Atwood Drive Wednesday evening. They responded just after 9:30 P.M.
BCSO needs the public's help in search for missing Oregon man
Bibb County Deputies need the community's help to find a missing Oregon man who was last seen in Georgia. He was last heard from on August 3rd.
Flint Energies still working to restore everyone's power
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 2,000 Flint Energies customers remain without power. The company's infrastructure was damaged by Tropical Storm Irma, making it hard for the company to get to customers quickly. Marian McLemore, Vice President of Cooperative…
Local businesses face major losses during power outages
Many people in Middle Georgia are still feeling the after effects of Irma. Thousands are without power, including businesses.
Man shot dead outside Houston County mobile home
HOUSTON COUNTY, (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after being shot at a Houston County trailer park Thursday morning. The Houston County Sheriff's Office says 23-year-old Curtis Thomas died from a single gunshot wound to the chest. He was found…
Report Irma storm damages to GEMA for possible assistance
If you had any damages to your home during Irma, you can report it to the state. Send your applications to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA).