MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - April 2nd was the day property owners had to pay their annual garbage bill. This is a first for tax payers where they paid it as a lump sum. County Commissioners passed the bill last spring,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police are looking for two men after investigators say they shot a Macon man Monday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old Calvin Hugley is in critical condition after being shot by several people in…
State lawmakers are hoping a newly passed law will make Georgia Streets and roadways a safer place to drive by eliminating distractions behind the wheel.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men wearing ski masks are being sought by police after investigators say they shot at a man during a robbery attempt Monday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the men kicked in the front…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another cold front will bring showers and storms this week after an absolutely beautiful Easter weekend. A low pressure system is developing west of the Mississippi River. Ahead of the low, a warm front is rising…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Dozens of bears have checked-in at Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital. Not just any bears, Care Bears. To be exact, 50 of these Care Bears have made their way to the children's hospital. Secure Health and Navicent…
National Autism Awareness Month begins in Middle Georgia
SOAR Academy takes a new approach at motivating students to focus on school work.
Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, and Take 6 all graced the stage at the Macon City Auditorium for the Festival of Praise gospel concert and play.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A jury found a Macon man guilty of aggravated child molestation Thursday, and he was sentenced to life in prison. Jason Muneer Tatum, 39, will be eligible for parole after he's served at least 30 years,…
Whether you’re looking to play music in the kitchen or turn your sprinklers on while you’re away from home, smart home technology offers something for everyone, and the great thing is, you don’t have to be tech savvy to use it. In today’s Angie’s List report, we’ll see how security systems have expanded to cover all aspects of the home.
An early morning house fire in Monroe County has been ruled arson, as damage occurred to several homes on Sharp Street in Forsyth.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front moved through Middle Georgia Friday morning, giving way to a mix of cloud cover and sunshine through much of the afternoon. Heading into Saturday, the cold front will be far south in central…
Tonight, the Georgia Doom is playing its second home game. After the last arena team, the Macon Knights, struggled to keep ticket sales up, the Doom's leadership is hopeful about its future, and optimistic about ticket sales. With so many…
As the White Rabbit from "Alice and Wonderland" says, "don't be late for a very important date." Speaking of rabbits and dates, time is winding down until Easter Sunday. Make sure your eggs are dyed and baskets ready for the…
US Army soldier surprises daughter at school.
Hundreds of students gathered at the Mary Persons High School track Friday morning for the 2018 Special Olympics.
Debbie Harbin provides an Anchor of Hope To people with Autism
Airlines have come and gone through the Middle Georgia Regional Airport, but numbers show Contour Airlines could be staying for a long time.
Payment apps such as Venmo, Zelle and Cash app are convenient, but also an opportunity for scammers.
A new live production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" featuring John Legend and Sara Bareilles airs Sunday.
The end of the 2018 session also marks the end of one man’s fight for medical cannabis in Georgia. That man is District 141 State Rep. Allen Peake.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In a letter to Macon Mayor Robert Reichert, Ricoh announced it's laying off more than 74 employees in May. In the letter, the digital service and printing company anticipates 74 people at the Ricoh on Arkwright…
Good Evening! Hope everyone had a great Thursday and enjoyed the nice weather. That nice weather quickly turns to storms overnight tonight, but the good news is that the severe threat is relatively low. Storm chances increase across Middle Georgia…
A former high school teacher and football coach is accused of having sexual contact with two students.
EASTMAN, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say 63 pit bulls have been rescued from a dogfighting ring in Dodge County. Assistant District Attorney Chris Gordon tells news outlets that a March 17 traffic stop during which a bloodied dog was discovered…
Georgia House District 144 Representative Bubber Epps is remembering his time serving in the legislature by thanking those who sent him there.
It's strawberry season in Middle Georgia. For the first time this year, Dickey Farms, added a new item to the farm and they are finally ready.
A new report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) warns you that there may be a second wave of the flu coming.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office wants to warn you of scammers calling pretending to be Georgia Power employees.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that took place just before 2 a.m. Thursday. Deputies responded to Elpis St, between Grosso Ave and Lilly Ave, for reports of a person lying in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving cold front is approaching Middle Georgia and will arrive late Thursday night. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected around midnight Friday through 8 a.m. Some storms may be strong or have potential to…
Good Evening! Hope you enjoyed the great weather today! There are some changes on the way including storms and a little bit of a cool down. Let's get right to the forecast. Thursday: The day will start with mild conditions…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man will spend the next eight years in prison after police found child porn charges on his computer, according to the Houston Circuit District Attorney's Office. Corey Richmond, 29, received a total…
The list of stores nationwide filing for bankruptcy or closing all together seems to be getting longer but the trend is being felt locally too.
Bibb county deputies tend to see an increase in teen crime when school's out. They say teens are unsupervised, and it's easier for them to get into trouble when they have nothing else to do.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man will spend the next three years in prison for starting a fire at an apartment he shared with his girlfriend on New Year's Eve in 2015, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s…
Macon's VA Clinic at Thomaston and Cavalier Drive is closing its doors. But, a new and bigger facility is open just down the street.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It is time for baseball. Opening Day is Thursday, and there is plenty to be excited about the Braves for the 2018 season. Sure, they haven’t had a winning season since 2013, when they won the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A judge told a Macon woman she can't live with children for the next 20 years after she pleaded guilty to causing her baby's death in 2014. Kawanna Janesa Oliver, 27, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter…
Macon-Bibb County filed a lawsuit in federal court on Tuesday against several opioid makers and distributors.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After suffering through very cool conditions Monday and considerable cloudiness Tuesday, Wednesday will bring much warmer weather with a good dose of sunshine! Winds will mainly come from the south as warm, moist air flows in…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The oldest commercial building in Warner Robins is being reinvented into a place where you can get fresh, delicious empanadas - My Grandma's Empanadas! "Lunch time is happy crazy, the line's out the door people…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Laurens County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found behind a hotel Tuesday night. According to a Facebook post from the sheriff's office, the body was found in the woods behind the Holiday…
A 17 year-old student has been indicted after threatening to shoot up and blow up Crawford County High School. Jurors made the decision on February 14th.
After 20 years, you will finally start to see construction on Jeffersonville road this summer.
A former city clerk in Reynolds has been ordered to pay $17,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to fiduciary theft in a court hearing Tuesday.
Former Macon Mayor says Kroger's management is acting unlawfully with the closing of its Pio Nono location.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners are moving forward to hold a special election to fill the District 1 seat. Mayor Pro Tem Al Tillman sponsored a resolution to reconsider holding the special election. In a 6-2 vote Tuesday morning,…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Centerville pastor found guilty of sexual battery against a child under 16 will be sentenced Thursday. Wiley Leverett was accused of molesting four young girls. Jurors handed down a guilty verdict after deliberating for nearly…