MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man serving time for child molestation is getting more time added to his sentence. Tuesday, 47-year-old Robert Gunn pleaded guilty to possession of a telecommunications device by a an inmate. He will serve an additional…
For Latoya Avery, Tuesday was more than just an opportunity to receive free services. It was reassurance that she is still beautiful.
The Bibb County Board of Elections voted to allow Macon Water Authority District 1 candidate Dorothy Black to remain on the ballot.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Severe storms in Middle Georgia caused widespread damage including trees down and uprooted. Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Peachtree City performed a damage survey and found that there were likely wind gusts of 90 mph, based…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - After nearly a 15 hour man-hunt for Shane Joe Saip, deputies say they finally have him in custody. Saip escaped from Houston County Detention Facility Monday night while taking out the trash with another inmate,…
An armed robbery suspect is now a deceased victim after attempting to flee the scene of a crime he committed. The GBI has been called in to investigate.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Thunderstorms rumbled through our area this weekend. Sunday's storms really made a mess. A street in Forsyth is closed after rain caused a two-lane road to cave in. Monroe County Emergency Management Director Matthew Perry, says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man who robbed the X-Mart in August of 2017 will serve 10 years behind bars. 31-year-old Russell Frost pleaded guilty to armed robbery. He was sentenced to a total of 15 years. The District Attorney’s…
An aircraft maintenance company is set to bring jobs in Macon this year.
Deputies with the sheriff's office are investigating a bomb threat at the Bibb County Court House earlier this morning. They're still looking for a suspect.
Golf tournament helps Middle Georgia students with scholarship money
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new report by Triple A lists Warner Robins as one of the cities in Georgia with the cheapest gas. The average price for gas in Warner Robins is $2.68. It’s a cent higher than…
Middle Georgia State University president Dr. Christopher Blake is the new chair of the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) Board of Presidents.
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Showers and storms that rolled through Middle Georgia Sunday night were associated with a cold front that will help push tropical moisture out of the southeast this week. Following the cold front is a ridge of…
Two women are facing multiple charges for credit card fraud in Macon. One of the suspects was a former employee at Margarita's Mexican restaurant.
Bibb County deputies shot and killed a man they say robbed a Macon convenience store late Saturday night. No one else was injured during the robbery.
A sellout crowd witnessed the Macon Bacon beat the Lexington County Blowfish 8-4 Friday night in the Bacon's home opener at historic Luther Williams Field.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A Bibb County School teacher is facing charges of cruelty to children. A mother is accusing Dr. Jessica Stevens of grabbing her son's arm aggressively and then telling the child, "Get your a** out of my classroom!"…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A local family continues getting national attention. The Brill family is trying to get their 15-year-old son back from Division of Family and Children Services. This comes after admitting to giving him marijuana to help with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Expect delays in downtown Macon next week as crews start filming the pilot for a new HBO show. Crews are shooting ‘Brooklyn’ in Macon until June 7th. Scenes from the police police drama are taking place…
Over 1 million babies and young children are injured at home each year. Accidents happen, but a lot of them can be prevented if proper childproofing measures are taken. Hiring a professional to baby-proof your home is well worth the investment.
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The first day of June is going to be a hot one in Middle Georgia. High temperatures will be in the low 90's, though it will feel even hotter (closer to 100) due to high humidity.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Deputies are looking for a pair of suspects, after an armed robbery at the Murphy USA Gas Station on Gray Hwy. Reports say the suspects entered the store wearing masks over their faces, and…
The Macon Bacon's offense sizzled their way to a 10-6 win over the Savannah Bananas Thursday night at Grayson Stadium.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County school officials broke ground at the new combined campus of Northeast High School and Appling Middle School Wednesday morning. Construction has already begun for the Northeast High School part of the campus, which is…
How far would you go to make sure your child is getting the treatment they need for an illness? A family in Twiggs County was willing to break the law.
JACKSON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - Earlier this week, two teenagers were rescued at High Falls State Park. As a result, the Department of Natural Resources is looking into possible charges against the teens. Lieutenant Lawson Bittick with Monroe County Sheriff's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Christmas Light Extravaganza that lit up downtown Macon during the winter is coming back for a second year, the Community Foundation of Central Georgia announced Thursday as part of its fifth round of Downtown Challenge…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - A new Family Dollar is coming to Macon. The grand-opening kicks off next Thursday. The event will include giveaways and prizes of reusable shopping bags, cookies and a gift basket raffle. There will also be…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Twiggs County couple who say they gave their teenage son marijuana to help with his seizures were arrested for reckless conduct and lost custody of their son, according to an incident report. Suzeanna Brill, 38,…
Macon Bacon are ready to "Play Ball"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Labor released a new study stating the unemployment rate fell significantly in April. At the same time, the labor force and number of employed residents dropped. Many of the indicators over…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District announced an artistic partnership today to get members of their staff a chance to express themselves creatively. Along with the National Arts Program and the Tubman Museum, Bibb Schools employees will…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You can meet officers with the Warner Robins Police Department during the Night of Blue Lights event. It's set for Thursday, May 31st in the parking lot of McConnell-Talbert Stadium. Officials say this is an…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies are looking for the woman who they say used stolen identification to buy a Range Rover. Deputies say the woman had the victim's information with a photograph. Deputies say the vehicle could have…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Organizers of Open Streets Macon have canceled the 3rd annual event for a second time. This is the event that will shut down parts of Downtown Macon and turn it into a park. The event was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) - The girlfriend of 45-year-old Larry Harden found him in their home with multiple gunshot wounds. She then drove Harden to the hospital, herself. Harden's girlfriend isn't the only one who chose not to wait for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You can bring home a new family member during the Furever After Rescue Summer Splash happening this weekend. The community fundraiser will be held at First Christian Church of Macon Saturday. You'll find some free activities…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There are only a couple of days left to register your child to attend the Dream Academy Charter School in Macon. The school is set to open at 151 Madison Street in the Pleasant Hill community…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Free lunches will be available for kids in Jones County starting next week. The Jones County School Nutrition Program is teaming up with the Jones County Parks and Recreation Department to provide the meals for students…
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three people are dead following an accident involving multiple vehicles in Montezuma. The Georgia State Patrol says 33-year-old Shelby Shaw was driving on GA 49 Tuesday morning when she tried to pass the driver in an…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Alberto may be moving northward, but the tropical system is still going to impact Middle Georgia through the end of the work week. Southerly wind flow will allow ample moisture to stream across the southeast. Combining…
More than 8,000 Starbucks stores across the U.S. closed their doors Tuesday to hold an anti-racial bias training with its employees.
Deputies pulled a body from Lake Sinclair Monday afternoon.
Macon-Bibb County residents are invited to express their concerns and ask questions about the 2019 budget at a public hearing.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County School Board has decided to terminate Robert Shepherd's contract. The decision is effective immediately. He's the teacher facing 50 charges of financial card fraud. The school board cited "(1) immorality and (2) any other good…
Keeping you safe: prepare for "hands free" law now
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- The number of homicides, in Macon, continue to rise. A murder early this morning makes it the 18th in the county. Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a murder that happened in west Macon, around 2…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The first named storm of the season, Subtropical Storm Alberto, made landfall along Panama City Beach in Florida Monday afternoon. Since traveling over land, it has weakened to a subtropical depression. As of Tuesday morning at…
