Amazon coming to Macon, creating more than 500 jobs
An Amazon fulfillment center is coming to Macon. The Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority (MBCIA) locked in the deal with the distributing Amazon Tuesday morning.
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Pleasant Hill residents concerned by GDOT progress & school closure
Updates on I-75/I-16 project and whether a local school will be closing down were two major talking points at a town hall meeting in Pleasant Hill.
Mother of murdered daughter speaks out against the horror of domestic violence
Melanie Wolfe, the mother of Jessica Wolfe who was murdered in 2012 by her boyfriend, now speaks on the behalf of victims of domestic violence.
Woman arrested for stabbing Dublin man to death
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is in jail, accused of stabbing a man to death during an argument Saturday night in Dublin. According to an incident report, Dublin police found 26-year-old Jefferey Edmond lying on Carver Street around 11:30…
20-year-old shot and killed by friend inside Dublin home
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A college student is dead after being shot by his friend during an argument inside a Dublin home Sunday night. Dublin Police Chief Tim Chatman says 20-year-old Jacquel Smith died from two gunshot wounds to the…
Coliseum Medical Centers want you to stay safe this Halloween
Witches, ghouls and monsters will roam the streets Tuesday night as trick-or-treaters begin their candy hunt. While it is a time for fun, the scary reality is it can be dangerous if you're not aware of your surroundings.
Armed robbery at Ocean Crab House restaurant
Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a robbery at the Ocean Crab House restaurant on Columbus Rd in Macon Saturday night. It was reported that around 8:30 p.m., a suspect brandishing a shotgun entered the store and demanded money from…
Three people injured at party in Macon
Three people were stabbed at a Macon party on Saturday.
Man shot in McDonald's parking lot
A man was shot while sitting in his car Sunday night. The incident is under investigation.
What's Right With Our Schools: Volunteer fire fighters teach students lessons for part of a day
Volunteer fire fighters from Crawford and Peach County teach students about fire prevention.
Macon Smiles to have 'candy buy back' for troops overseas
Starting the day after Halloween, a local dentist office in Macon will be 'buying back' candy for a good cause through Operation Shoebox.
Person airlifted after a single car accident in Dodge County
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There was a single car accident around 8:40 a.m. Saturday. According to Sheriff Lynn Sheffield, 4 to 5 kids and two adults crashed on Georgia State Route 117. The driver of car said there was…
Coliseum Medical Center hosts Child Safety Expo
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Saturday was a fun filled day for kids at the Coliseum Medical Center. Kids wore their Halloween costumes and played games while they learned about fire safety, the importance of washing their hands, and good nutrition.…
Centerville has its First Fall Festival
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - The first annual Fall Festival was a success in Centerville on Saturday. Bounce houses, food, and live music filled Center State Park. Jordan Clements attended the event. He said he grew up in Centerville and the…
Mercer University students help disabled children at Go Baby Go Event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pink and red Maseratis filled the University Center at Mercer. Saturday was the annual Go Baby Go event. Children with disabilities were given customized cars to help them with their physical therapy needs and also to…
12 and 13-year-old boys break into Dollar General in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Surveillance camera showed that three juveniles stole food and other items from the Dollar General on Napier Avenue Thursday night. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the three boys broke a…
Man shot in the arm while walking on Second Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men were walking on Second Street near Concord Street Friday night, when someone in a large sedan pulled up beside the men and fired shots from inside the car. According to a news release from…
Angie's List: Safely removing lead paint
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The End Zone: Scores from Week 11
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Bibb County Deputy arrested after lying about hours on his timesheet
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County Officer was arrested for lying about the amount of hours he worked while on his shift Henry Poole was responsible for driving inmates, but police said he was instead working as a bus driver…
District Attorney seeking murder charges against 3 Washington Co. deputies
Three Washington County deputies could be facing murder charges. Washington County's District Attorney (D.A.) believes the three are responsible for the death of Eurie Martin.
FBI investigation leads to two Bibb County Deputies resigning
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two Bibb County Deputies resigned after a FBI investigation about sex trafficking showed the two were on a prostitution website known as backpage.com. Sheriff David Davis said former Deputy Jeffery Cranford's cellphone number was found in…
Two people shot at Macon hotel
Two people were shot at a Macon hotel Thursday night.
BCSO takes 'Walk for Safety' to neighborhood of latest homicide
Investigator's with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office are still looking for suspects in the death of Jayvon Sherman and they're asking for residents' help.
Macon Bacon is a hit across the country
Macon Bacon is sizzling throughout the country. The new Coastal Plain League team's name is a hit.
You will need to set your clocks back an hour on November 5th
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Time will move back an hour on November 5th, so make sure you make plans to set your clocks back. The Deputy Insurance Fire Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Insurance said you should also change…
Middle Georgia has plenty of Halloween Fun for your family
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - You can get a history lesson at the Riverside Cemetery that your kids probably won't learn in the classroom. Susan Gordon, President of Riverside Cemetery, said the annual Spirits in October event has actors take visitors on…
Three masked suspects rob Warner Robins convenience store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department needs the public's help identifying three suspects responsible for robbing the Hop In store on Highway 96 at gun point. They three were caught on camera demanding money then leaving just…
Warner Robins police proudly wearing pink
The Warner Robins Police Department is the first in the state to adopt the #PinkPatchProject.
Washington Co. deputies involved in Eurie Martin death fired
We have an update on the GBI's investigation of Eurie Martin's death--the man who was tasered to death while in custody of Washington County deputies.
USASOC Black Daggers are ready to parachute into Horseshoe Stadium before a high school football game in Dexter
USASOC Black Daggers are ready to parachute into Horseshoe Stadium before a high school football game in Dexter
Georgia Power to demolish coal hopper at Lake Sinclair power plant
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Power will demolish one of the last remaining structures at Plant Branch near Milledgeville this weekend. The power company is using a controlled demolition to bring down the coal hopper on Saturday at 8 a.m.…
Milledgeville receives grant money to improve sewage
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville is using almost $700,000 in federally funded grant money to make sewer improvements in the southern part of the city. City officials received a 2017 Community Development Block Grant for $678,277 at a ceremony in…
Crawford Co. teen starts 'Punt Pollution' initiative this football season
Football season this year at a school in Perry is greener than the stadium's turf thanks to one student at Westfield Academy.
Ingleside Baptist Church brings 'fun' to fall season with annual festival
Ingleside Baptist Church brought in the fall season with a bang Wednesday evening at its annual family fall festival on the church grounds.
Middle Regional Airport Manager on Contour: 'We've seen a lot of full flights'
It's smooth sailing for Contour Airlines at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport.
Pastor sentenced to life without parole for killing his fiance
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - William C. Pounds III, 49, was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault Tuesday. According to a news release from the office of the District Attorney, evidence presented during the trial showed Pounds'…
Commissioner gets the first approval for his dog park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioner Joe Allen is one step closer to getting his dog park in Lizella. The Macon-Bibb committee voted on Tuesday to approve the dog park. Allen is now waiting on the commissioners to approve the…
The B.S. Report: Georgia takes on the Gators in Jacksonville
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia is playing Florida this Saturday and all Georgia fans are worried. They’re concerned because in the last 27 years, Florida has beaten Georgia 21 times. That’s a 6-21 record against one of the biggest rivals.…
Mega Millions has some new changes to the game
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- You will now have to pay $2 to compete in the Mega Millions. According to the Mega Million's website, increasing the cost to play will allow players to have bigger starting jackpots. Wayne Foster said he plays Mega Millions…
Man accused in pizza delivery shootings sentenced to 35 years for violating probation
The man accused in shooting two pizza delivery drivers is facing prison time for a separate crime.
Low early voter turnout in race for Gray mayor
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Early voting numbers are low in the race for Gray mayor, according to the Jones County Elections Superintendent. Only six percent of registered voters in Gray have cast their ballot in more than a week of…
Jones County Sheriff's Office looking for volunteer deputies
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's Office is looking for people interested in joining its auxiliary department as volunteer deputies. "We don't want to stretch our deputies too thin and anything that the volunteers [can do to…
Police Arrest Woman for Stealing Purse
MACON - Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 26-year-old Yteka Johnson on Tuesday for allegedly stealing a purse. It was reported that the victim, a 73-year-old woman, was in the restroom of the McDonald's on Harrison Road and placed her purse…
Peach County teen found after running away
Peach County Sheriff's Deputies are on the look out for a 14 year-old runaway. In a release, they stated that Hailey Cheyenne Dominey was dropped off at a friend’s house on Saturday, October 14, 2017.
Mentors Program talks gun violence with Macon teens
With increasing gun violence across town, the Mentor's Project of Bibb County is doing their part to keep students on the right path.
Herschel Walker statue arrives at Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
A two-ton, nine foot tall statue of Herschel Walker was delivered just in time for Georgia-Florida week.
Macon-Bibb Mayor reassures Jeffersonville Rd. is being worked on
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Commission is responsible for work on numerous projects in the community, but some commissioners feel as if some projects are being pushed aside. This matter was brought up during a committee meeting Tuesday…
Two men arrested for burglary of Family Dollar
Two men were arrested Monday night after the Bibb County Sheriff's Office says they burglarized a Family Dollar.
The District Attorney of Macon donates tens of thousands of dollars to organizations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The District Attorney of Macon donated more than $43,000 to two organizations in town. David Cooke gave the Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia more than $36,000 and the Family Counseling Center of Central…