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Trucker killed in accident on Hwy. 49 in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after being hit by a car in Perry Wednesday night. Georgia State Patrol says a truck driver parked his 18-wheeler in a turn lane on Georgia State Route 49 near Avera Dr.…
With traffic signals still out, BCSO urges drivers to be careful
The storm has passed in Macon-Bibb but remnants in the form of power outages still remain. Several of those outages include traffic lights.
Always a Dawg: Roquan Smith's journey from Macon County to UGA
Roquan Smith has been a special player since his rec league days. The Macon County graduate is now a starting linebacker for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Flames burst from generator, destroy home in Gray
A fire destroyed a house in Gray Tuesday night. A family lost power after Irma and was relying on their generator. What they didn't know, was it would cause their home to go up in flames. According to the Gray Fire Department, it happened just before 11 PM on 1443 Monticello Highway.
Schools closed for the rest of the week in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Due to people still being left without power and debris in the roads, the counties listed below have closed school for the remainder of the week: Bibb County Cirrus Academy Jones County Laurens County Telfair County…
Bibb County Schools closed for the rest of the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Six schools in Bibb County still have no power due to damage from Tropical Storm Irma. Due to power outages and fallen trees blocking roads, the district closed schools for the entire county these past few…
DFCS offers emergency food stamps to eligible families
DFCS is offering emergency food stamps to eligible families.
The B.S. Report: Defense leads Bulldogs to win over Notre Dame
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia beat Notre Dame last Saturday night by one point. We might have believed that if the Bulldogs won, Jake Fromm would have been the reason. But he really wasn’t. It was the Georgia defense that…
Red Cross keeps one shelter open in Macon for Irma victims
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One evacuation shelter is still open in Macon, two days after Tropical Storm Irma slammed Middle Georgia. The East Macon Recreation Center is taking on the storm's victims, even though the shelter lost its power and…
Irma Damage in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As crews work tirelessly to fix issues and clean up the mess, we wanted to take a look at the toll the damage Irma took on Middle Georgia. If you have any storm damage pictures, please email…
East Macon convenience store set on fire and burglarized
An east Macon store caught fire Wednesday morning, incident under investigation.
Elderly Irma evacuees find a piece of home in Macon
A group of elderly evacuees from St. Simons found a little piece of home right here in Middle Georgia. They stayed with assisted living residents in Macon.
Church group gives free laundry service to Irma evacuees
Hurricane evacuees in Macon got to take one last load off before heading back home on Tuesday thanks to a local church group.
Georgia National Guard assists in evacuee traffic
Now that Irma has passed, many are taking advantage of the clearing weather, to head home. This also means interstates will be busier.
Crews working hard to clean up damage from Tropical Storm Irma
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Trees are down, the power is out, and traffic signals aren't working. Chris Floore, spokesperson for Macon-Bibb, said Macon-Bibb crew members are working hard to fix these issues. " We had 92 roads reported closed last night.…
Thousands of Flint Energies customers without power; repairs slowed
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Flint Energies is telling many of its customers around Houston County that they could be without power for several days. As of noon on Tuesday, around 5,000 Houston County residents who use Flint were still…
A League Of Their Own: Middle Georgia Derby Demons are looking for more women to play
A League Of Their Own: Middle Georgia Derby Demons are looking for more women to play
Irma leaves behind significant damage in Laurens County
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thousands are without power and hundreds of trees are down in Laurens County after Tropical Storm Irma slammed the county Monday. More than 15 trees fell down onto I-16 West between Dublin and Macon, pushing traffic…
What to do if you have debris around your house because of Tropical Storm Irma
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency made a post on their Facebook page Tuesday morning about what you need to do if you have debris around your house. These are the guidelines the EMA listed: - All tree…
Residents out of power flock to fast food joints
Many restaurants and stores across Macon-Bibb county are closed because of power outages caused by Hurricane Irma. But, that wasn't the case for two fast food restaurants in Macon.
Gray couple loses power, still "have each other"
Gray couple loses power in their home, but they're prepared for the tropical storm.
UPDATE: Macon-Bibb EMA announces Monday closures
Hurricane Irma is slowly creeping near and the time to get prepared is creeping away.
Cochran church open its doors to Hurricane Irma evacuees
A Cochran church opened its doors for Hurricane Irma evacuees.
Multiple shelters full, fifth opening in Macon for Hurricane evacuees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fifth shelter is opening in Macon for Hurricane Irma evacuees after three shelters filled up over the weekend. As of Sunday, the Memorial Park and Rosa Jackson Recreation Centers are open for evacuees. Away from…
Georgia Power staging utility trucks at Centreplex in preparation for Irma
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Utility trucks began lining the parking lot of the Macon Centreplex Sunday ahead of Hurricane Irma coming through Georgia. More than 60 Georgia Power and Badger excavation trucks are mobilizing at the entertainment center. With much…
Warner Robins animal control takes in evacuated animals
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Several counties in Georgia are under mandatory evacuation because of Hurricane Irma's shift. One of those, is Chatham County and Warner Robins is doing it's part to help. Warner Robins Animal Control is taking in cats…
Gov. Deal declares state of emergency for all counties in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's governor has declared an emergency for the entire state as Hurricane Irma's approach triggers widespread severe weather threats, including the first-ever tropical storm warning for Atlanta. MORE: LOCAL SCHOOL CLOSINGS Gov. Nathan Deal's new emergency declaration…
Three masked men rob Dollar General in Bloomfield
Bibb County deputies are looking for three men who robbed Dollar General in Bloomfield on Saturday night.
Contraflow lanes on I-16 will close by 4 p.m., traffic flow will go back to normal
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Contraflow lanes for I-16 are now closed. Traffic will no longer move west in the I-16 Eastbound lane. The Georgia Department of Transportation and Georgia Public Safety are working together to close the contraflow lanes by…
Contraflow lanes on I-16 east opened Saturday morning
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Contraflow lanes on 1-16 East opened Saturday morning. The lanes were opened to help people evacuating from the Coastal Georgia area because of Hurricane Irma. Lanes were opened around 7:00 a.m. in Savannah. Cars were seen…
The End Zone: Scores and highlights from week 4
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Rant N' Rave: Bulldogs on 41NBC Edition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Saturday night on 41NBC, the Georgia Bulldogs take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in South Bend, Indiana. This is a historic match-up for both teams, as this will be the first contest between the two…
Angie's List: Modern Homes Burn Faster - How to Stay Safe
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The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 4
Here are the scores and highlights from the week of September 9.
Two Macon evacuation shelters full, another opening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Within nearly 24 hours of opening, two shelters in Macon for Hurricane Irma evacuees are full. The Frank Johnson Recreation Center on Mercer University Dr. is opening immediately for other evacuees needing shelter. The East Macon…
Georgia National Fairgrounds welcomes evacuees, animals
The Georgia National Fairgrounds trying to bring relief to pet owners who are evacuating, specifically those with horses.
FEMA stages at Robins Air Force Base for Hurricane Irma
Robins Air Force base is being used as a staging area for FEMA. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has 4 different task forces on base at the moment.
The Red Cross offers training for people interested in volunteering at shelters
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You can receive training from the Red Cross chapter in Middle Georgia, if you want to volunteer at a shelter. The Red Cross held training sessions Friday morning and evening. The sessions were created to teach…
Savannah woman evacuated her home to escape Hurricane Irma
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A shelter in North Macon opened its doors Friday morning to people who evacuated from Hurricane Irma. People from Coastal Georgia and Florida checked in. Ernestine Wright, Savannah resident, decided to come to Macon with her husband…
9/11 Memorial service held by Macon-Bibb County leaders
Macon-Bibb County leaders held a memorial service in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks and fallen local public safety officers.
Seniors evacuate Savannah nursing home, head to Twiggs County for shelter
87 elderly men and women are calling Jeffersonville their home until Hurricane Irma is out of sight.
Gov. Deal declares state of emergency for most of Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Uncertainty over the path of Hurricane Irma has prompted Georgia's governor to expand a pre-emptive emergency declaration to cover more than half of the state. By Friday afternoon, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal had declared a state of…
Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency is keeping a close eye on deadly Hurricane Irma
Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency is keeping a close eye on deadly Hurricane Irma
Macon Actor Lands Major Role In A Documentary
Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon native "AG The Comedian" stopped by the studio this morning to discuss his upcoming role in the documentary "Snapped: Notorious Tupac Shakur", where he will be playing the role of Suge Knight, which airs Sunday at…
Irma headed for Middle Georgia, EMA urges residents to prep safety kits
The National Hurricane Service reports that as Irma inches inland, her course is becoming more clear--and she's coming closer than they originally thought.
Contraflow lanes will open Saturday to help people evacuating their homes in Coastal Georgia
DUBLIN, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - Contraflow lanes, or flipped lanes, will open on 1-16 East on Saturday. Traffic that normally goes east, will not flow west, meaning there will be four lanes traveling west on I-16. Kyle Collins, District Communication Specialist for the…
Floridians head through Middle Georgia to escape Hurricane Irma
People are leaving their homes to escape the path of Hurricane Irma. There is only one way to leave Florida at the moment, and that is to go north.
Two shelters opening in Macon-Bibb for Irma evacuees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With the county's hotels booked, two shelters are opening in Macon-Bibb for Hurricane Irma evacuees. The East Macon Recreation Center opens Thursday at 4 p.m. Theron Ussery Recreation Center (North Macon Recreation Center) will open Friday…
UPDATE: Hurricane Irma: Middle Georgia closings/cancellations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- - Bibb County Schools (Closed Friday) -Cirrus Academy (Closed Friday) - Jones County Schools (Closed Friday) - Laurens County Schools (Closed Friday) - Telfair County Schools (Closed Friday) - Twiggs County Schools (Closed Friday) - Wilcox County…