With crime on the rise, District Attorney David Cooke has a plan for Macon's youth
The Sheriff's Office isn't the only entity looking for ways to reduce crime in Macon-Bibb. District Attorney David Cooke is also joining the effort.
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Heavy rain in Middle Georgia Tuesday, sunnier days ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front is sweeping across the southeast again. Not only is it bringing rain, but it's also pulling cold air southward. TODAY: Light rain showers will enter Middle Georgia during the early morning hours. Heavier…
Warner Robins man charged for backing truck into two Centerville churches and more
A Warner Robins man is in custody and facing multiple felony charges for plowing his truck into several in Centerville early Monday morning.
Officials celebrate latest milestone in children's hospital construction
Navicent Health officials celebrated the hospital's latest milestone in the process of completing its $85 million children's hospital.
Community leaders unveil $1.6 million Mill Hill Arts Center in East Macon
Community Leaders cut the ribbon on a brand new $1.6 million community arts center in East Macon's historic Fort Hawkins neighborhood.
You're going to need an umbrella Tuesday
Good Evening! After a few showers in the area today, more rain is on the way for Tuesday. Beginning in the early morning hours moderate to heavy pockets of rain will begin moving into Middle Georgia. Rain will be hanging…
Police: Man shoved, robbed elderly man at Macon apartment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb investigators are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of robbing an 86-year-old at an apartment. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a man approached Demille Dallas as Dallas was walking his dog…
Macon Bacon is hiring for first baseball season
The Macon Bacon needs employees for its inaugural season.
Macon-Bibb Commissioner among candidates to replace Allen Peake
It's the first day of qualifying for the May election and three candidates are already signed up to replace Representative Allen Peake.
Qualifying for Nonpartisan election in Macon-Bibb County begins
Monday begins day one of qualifying for candidates in Macon-Bibb county. 11 people signed up and are ready to go for this May's election.
What's Right With Our Schools: Midway Hills Primary's STEAM lab introduces kindergartners to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math careers
Kindergartners in Baldwin County are learning about STEAM jobs.
Man shot at Warner Robins gas station
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was shot outside of the Flash Foods on Hwy 247 in Warner Robins on Sunday. Police say that just after 2:30 a.m., 32-year-old Benjamin Jackson stopped to get gas when he was approached…
Two men injured in shooting outside Macon nightclub
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the arm outside of Club Sparks on Mercer University Dr. Just after 1:30 a.m. Monday, reports say that 27-year-old Tyree Singletary was breaking up a…
Next cold front arrives Tuesday, drops temperatures below average this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The ridge of high pressure that created beautiful, sunny skies and cooler high temperatures in Middle Georgia over the weekend will be pushed out of the way as a new system develops this week. A warm…
Woman shot in neck during car chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police say a woman was shot in the neck, as the car she was riding in was being followed through west Macon. Sunday around 2:30 p.m., 30 year old Robert Revels was driving on Lilly Ave,…
Macon bar draws hundreds of partiers with 'silent disco'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds of people partied to music inside a Macon bar Friday night but if you walked inside - you wouldn't hear any music! The company, Sound Off, held a silent disco at Reeboot Retrocade & Bar.…
Weekend looking dry and mild
Good Evening! We made it to Friday and honestly there is not much to talk about for the weekend. High pressure is going to be hanging out with us keeping things clear, with mild days and warm nights all weekend.…
Man arrested for stealing $10,000 in equipment from Macon shop
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in jail after police say he stole $10,000 in equipment from a maintenance shop on Monday. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it arrested 40-year-old David James Hartley stole a trailer from the…
Angie's List: Offseason Home Selling
If you’re planning to sell your home this year, you might want to hurry. That’s right, it could be easier to sell your home in the winter rather than the spring, summer or fall. One industry source says February is the best month to sell. Here’s more in today’s Angie’s List report
Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority wins "Best in Real Estate Award"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority is being recognized following a record-breaking year. The organization received the Best in Real Estate Award for the Industrial Deal of the Year from the Atlanta Business Chronicle. It highlights the…
Cherry Blossom trees expected to bloom early this year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In about a week, you could start seeing Cherry Blossom Trees bloom. Unlike last year, we are expecting a full bloom from the Yoshino Cherry Trees in Macon this year, even a little earlier. This is…
Georgia Women Of Achievement Awards ceremony coming up soon
Georgia Women Of Achievement Awards ceremony coming up soon
Local Real Estate Agent feels confident about Middle Georgia home sales
Local Real Estate Agent feels confident about Middle Georgia home sales
The B.S. Report: Time for a change with UGA basketball
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wednesday, the Georgia Bulldogs host Texas A&M, and they may win. The Aggies have struggled recently after sneaking into the Top 25 a couple of weeks ago. Even if Georgia wins, it should not change the…
Macon-Bibb County Animal Shelter holds Midnight Miracle, half off adoptions
The Macon-Bibb County Animal Welfare Shelter is over crowded.
Two arrested after body found in shed behind Byron home
The Peach County Sheriff's Office and Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested two men in connection to a body being found in a shed.
Clouds clear and cool air moves south to Middle Georgia this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cooler air is sinking south after a cold front brought showers and storms to Middle Georgia Thursday. Starting Friday, a strong high pressure system will set up over Iowa and Missouri. This system will bounce east…
March comes in like a lion and gives us a lamb of a weekend
Good Evening! Busy day of weather with windy conditions and record breaking heat! Safe to say March is coming in like a lion! Today: Warming ahead of the cold front combined with sunshine brought our temperatures to a 100 year…
GSP in Perry issue more than 550 tickets, almost 1000 warnings in Feb.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - State Troopers from the Georgia State Patrol post in Perry issued more than 550 traffic citations in the month of February and also investigated 100 traffic crashes; two of which resulted in fatalities, GSP reported Thursday.…
Tattnall Square Academy celebrates alumna, 'The Voice' contestant Molly Stevens
A contestant on NBC's The Voice returned to her hometown of Macon Thursday afternoon. Tatnall Square Academy held a pep rally for alumna, Molly Stevens.
18-year-old man charged in 4 armed robberies
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 18-year-old man is facing charges after authorities say he committed several robberies across two counties. Police say LiFranklin McMillan committed 4 robberies in 2 weeks in Laurens and Dodge counties. He is accused of using…
Cold front brings heavy rain and strong winds to Middle Georgia Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's going to be a very wet day for much of the southeastern United States as a cold front moves from west to east. The frontal system will start to move into Georgia this afternoon bringing…
Some strong storms possible Thursday
Good Evening! A few showers are out across Middle Georgia this evening, but tomorrow will be the main day we expect to see storms before a cool down moves into the area. Thursday: AM- Scattered showers will continue across the…
2 more students arrested after making threats to Houston County schools
Five students have been arrested and charged with Terroristic Threats and Acts in Houston County within the last 5 days.
Bibb County Deputy resigns amid sexual misconduct investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County deputy has resigned after he was charged in a battery and sexual misconduct investigation. Deputies say on February 11th, 33-year-old Michael Justin Leese inappropriately touched a woman while he was off-duty at the…
Country Music Artist Corb Lund playing at the Rookery tonight
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Sunshine to follow mid-week rain in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Before we can enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend, we have to endure even more rain Wednesday and Thursday. A warm front is currently moving northeast from the Gulf of Mexico. This frontal system is causing…
Rain and clouds bring a mild midweek
Good Evening, Middle Georgia is already starting to see mostly cloudy skies ahead of our next rain chances. Lows tonight will fall into the low 50's and upper 40's with a slight chance of showers overnight from the rain that…
Students learn history thanks to a living "wax" museum
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Southfield Elementary School in Macon got a chance to learn history in a special way: a living "wax" museum. In honor of black history month, staff and faculty of Southfield dressed up as well-known…
Macon-Bibb mayor makes nomination for new county manager
The nomination for a new Macon-Bibb County Manager was presented in committee meetings Tuesday morning by Mayor Robert Reichert.
GBI and Peach Co. Sheriff trying to link body found in Byron to missing woman
The Peach County Coroner says results of an autopsy conducted on a body found in Byron were inconclusive but investigators are trying to identify the woman.
City officials discover hundreds of unpaid storm water utility bills
City officials say hundreds of residents in Warner Robins haven't been paying their storm water utility bills because they were never billed at all.
WRPD on school threats: 'We're going to arrest you and we're going to put you in jail.'
Three Houston County students are facing Terroristic Threats and Acts charges after threatening to "shoot up" their schools.
Man facing charges in Macon's 7th homicide
A man was found dead in south Macon early Wednesday morning. His brother says he wants the violence to stop.
Shooting suspect facing more charges after deputy injured in crash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County deputy that was hurt when a suspect crashed a car into his vehicle is now out of the hospital. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 19-year-old Gregory Pettigrew, Jr. was trying to get…
IHOP's National Pancake Day will benefit local children's hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - IHOP will be giving away free pancakes this week. Tuesday, the company is celebrating its 13th National Pancake Day. Guests will enjoy a free short stack of original buttermilk pancakes. The daylong celebration is also an…
Student arrested for threats against Warner Robins Middle School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 13-year-old student is in custody after police say he made threats against his school. The Warner Robins Police Dept was contacted by officials from Warner Robins Middle School, who said that a student was…
February ends with rain, March starts with calm and cool weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a rainy start to the work week, Middle Georgia will finally dry out with abundant sunshine heading into Tuesday. Tuesday: A high pressure system along the east coast of the United States will help clear…
Active weather week ahead
Good Evening, After a rainy start to the day, skies have started to clear and temperatures have started to cool across Middle Georgia. Tuesday: Tuesday will be starting a little cooler than what we have been seeing for the past…
Body found close to missing woman's home in Peach County
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -UPDATE: Peach County Sheriff Terry Deese says the body found behind the shed had no signs of trauma on the body that would have caused the death. Sheriff Deese still cannot confirm that the body belonged…