BCSO investigating traffic accident on Vineville Avenue
BCSO deputies are investigating an accident that happened on Vineville Avenue and Brookedale Avenue around 7:00 P.M on Monday evening.
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Store clerk shot and killed at L&C store during armed robbery
A man was shot was and killed Monday night while working at L&C Convenience Store in Macon. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies got a call after 10:00 PM from two customers who walked into the store, and found 42-year-old Brijesh Patel behind the counter bleeding.
Department of Health addresses doctors urging Navicent McDonald's removal
Macon-Bibb County Department of Health Board members met today to hear from health professionals who say the McDonald's inside Navicent needs to go.
Porter Elementary incorporates eclipse into lesson plans
Many Bibb County Schools incorporated the Solar Eclipse into their lessons plans Monday night. Porter Elementary School wanted it's students to to take part in the magic.
Museum of Arts and Sciences celebrates Solar Eclipse
The sun hid behind the moon in Middle Georgia, and other parts of the country, Monday afternoon. The Museum of Arts and Sciences celebrated with an Solar Eclipse party.
Qualifying underway for Warner Robins mayor, city council seats
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Qualifying for Warner Robins' general election began Monday morning, with the mayor and three city council seats up for election. "Anyone who's eligible, they're more than willing to come in and speak with us," Election…
Moon Pies over Macon eclipse celebration at Coliseum Medical Centers
Coliseum Medical Centers provided the public with a place to view the solar eclipse.
What's Right With Our Schools: School club builds young girls' self-esteem
Crawford County Middle School are helping young girls believe in themselves. A school club makes them more confident in what they do.
Middle Georgia schools change dismissal times for eclipse
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some school districts around Middle Georgia announced a change in dismissal times ahead of Monday's solar eclipse. The peak solar eclipse time is scheduled for around 2:40 p.m. on Aug. 21. Late dismissal: Bibb County (45…
Solar Eclipse Safety: Do's and Don'ts for Today's Viewing
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Today's the big day! A total solar eclipse will occur this afternoon, and it'll be visible across the United States. Information regarding the astronomical event has been flooding social sites on the web for weeks. With…
Macon churches promoting 'unity' amidst racial tensions with joint service
Two pastors in Macon are making a difference in the racial tensions--at the pulpit with a joint unity service they say will help ease tensions.
Parents and Children become Scientists for a day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families were able to embrace their inner scientists this weekend at the Ocmulgee National Monument annual Bio Blitz. The event involved parents and children taking pictures of butterflies in fields throughout the park. There was also…
Record breaking freshmen class moves in at Mercer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A record breaking freshmen class of 900 students stepped foot on Mercer University's campus Saturday morning. The freshmen moved into Legacy Hall, MEP, and Plunkett for the annual move in day. It's a day that involves Mercer…
Missing person from Coliseum Northside Hospital found
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT) - The man that was missing from Coliseum Northside Hospital Friday morning safely returned home. Clarence Hampton was last seen by his wife at the hospital on Charter Blvd. According to a news release from the Bibb County…
Body found behind business in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A body was found behind the shopping center at 3780 Northside Drive Saturday morning. According to a news release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the body was badly decomposed with a backpack on. Workers were…
Man tased and arrested after coming toward an officer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - Bennie Willis III was arrested Friday night for a commercial burglary at Family Dollar at 4925 Bloomfield Rd. A Bibb County officer saw Willis running in a church parking lot near the store, when the officer…
Zaxby's reopening in Milledgeville, 50 job positions open
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Zaxby's will reopen in early September at its new location at 1692 N. Columbus St. 50 team members positions are open. You can apply at Avants Management Group. Positions include employee benefits like 401k matching, full health…
The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 1
Here are the scores for the week of August 18:
The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 1
Here are the scores and highlights for the week of August 19.
Macon-Bibb commission approves property tax increase
Macon-Bibb Commissioners voted to approve the millage rate by 3 mills. They voted 5-3 in favor of the increase in a special called meeting Friday night.
No glasses for the Solar Eclipse? No worries, there's another way to watch it safely
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With the Solar Eclipse only a few days, it's important to watch the rare show safely. You can watch the show even if you don't have glasses. Sherry Singleton, from the Museum of Arts and Sciences,…
Man found dead in his home, Coroner Leon Jones says check on neighbors
Coroner Leon Jones encourages people to check on their neighbors.
Governor Nathan Deal recognizes first students in Physicians for Rural Georgia Scholarship Program
Governor Nathan Deal recognizes Mercer students for their success.
What to expect on your Contour flight to Washington D.C.
The first public Contour Airlines flight to Baltimore took off Friday morning. It's also first the commercial flight out of the Middle Georgia Regional Airports in three years. Before the public flight, was the inaugural flight, Thursday morning.
41NBC's Edna Ruiz talks about Contour Airlines flight to Washington, D.C.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 41NBC's Edna Ruiz was the only television news reporter in Macon to make the trip to Washington, D.C. on the Countour Airlines flight on Thursday. Contour Airlines made their first official flight this morning. Edna spoke…
Everything You Need to Know About the 2017 Solar Eclipse
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - The Great American Solar Eclipse will occur on Monday, August 21. If you find yourself wondering what an eclipse even is, why it's such a big deal or how you can view it - no worries.…
What happens when you view eclipse without protective glasses?
The solar eclipse is in just a few days. It's expected to be a to be an exciting day for many, but can easily turn dangerous, if you don't have protection. "It's kind of like a once in a life time opportunity," said Shemetria Risper, a freshman at Westside High School.
East Macon man asking city to pave dirt road outside home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon resident is saying its time for the road outside his home to be paved. Billy Nipper raised his family in his home on Caroline Dr in east Macon. "It'll be 58 years this upcoming…
Three men wanted for burglaries in Milledgeville and Putnam County
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police need your help finding three men who broke into Quality Pawn in Milledgeville and K&B Kwik Stop in Putnam County on Tuesday. The suspects stole items from each location and ran away. Police were unable…
Sponsored: Accidents with Big Rigs Are Deadly
Accidents between cars and 18-wheelers are some of the worst because there is so much weight involved. A big-rig can weigh ten times more than what your vehicle weighs, and even more depending on what they’re carrying. When you have…
Sponsored: Fighting the Insurance Company
Insurance companies have staffs of lawyers waiting to take your case before you even have a case. So it is a good idea to know your rights before you talk to them. Most of the time in personal injury cases,…
Lemur calls the Museum of Arts and Sciences home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Zuri is only four months old and she's stolen the hearts of the staff at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. Sharron Cornacchione, Animal Curator, said the museum got Zuri from a license animal breeder in…
Police searching for prison escapee in Monroe County
UPDATE (8/28): The Georgia Department of Corrections captured Keyshawn Cobb in Decatur Friday afternoon. FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Corrections is asking the public to be on the lookout for an inmate who walked away from his…
Macon Centreplex adding equipment to improve cell service
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Centreplex is adding technology and equipment that'll give show-goers better cell service. The venue entered an agreement with a wireless company to make the upgrades. David Aiello, General Manager for Spectra and the Macon City…
UPDATE: Flash foods robbed, BCSO searching for two suspects
Bibb Deputies are looking into a commercial robbery at a Flash Foods gas station on Mercer University Drive early Wednesday morning.
The B.S. Report: Biggest High School Football Rivalry is right here in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday night I will start my 10th season as the host of The End Zone – here on 41 NBC. I did a similar high school show in Brunswick a long time ago – when I…
Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority under new leadership after Whitby resigns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority is moving forward under new leadership after former chairman, Cliffard Whitby, resigned earlier this week. The Industrial Authority's Board of Directors appointed Robert Fountain, who was acting as chairman, as the…
UPDATE: BCSO searching for two in attempted robbery at Tom's Mart
Deputies are asking for the public's help to identify two suspects who tried to rob the Tom's Mart on Houston Avenue on Tuesday.
New companies launching in Macon through Mercer Innovation Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nine companies are launching their business in Macon through the Mercer Innovation Center (MIC). The MIC named four of the companies as fellows on Thursday, which means they'll get funding, housing, office space and access to…
Gifted students receive protective glasses for solar eclipse viewing
Students receive protective eye wear for the viewing of solar eclipse.
The Houston Lake Country Club is set to reopen its golf course soon
The Houston Lake Country Club is set to reopen its golf course soon
Twiggs County High School student stabbed
A fight at Twiggs County High School resulted in a stabbing Wednesday morning. According to GBI Special Agent, J.T. Ricketson, two girls got into an argument in the hallway and one of the girls pulled out a kitchen-style knife, stabbing the other girl. Ricketson is unsure how many times the girl was stabbed, but says it was at least once.
Perry shuts down hotel over tax issues
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city took away the Howard Johnson Inn's business license because the owner of the hotel failed to pay his taxes on time for more than a year. City Manager Lee Gilmour said the owner of…
Milledgeville rallies for Charlottesville at GCSU campus
Communities across Middle Georgia are speaking out against white supremacy in wake of riots in Charlottesville over the weekend.
Macon-Bibb commissioners vote to go back to quarterly garbage billing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners voted to approve going back to quarterly garbage billing, at a commission meeting Tuesday night. In March, commissioners voted to make residents pay their garbage fees once a year. Residents would have had to…
Macon church aims to help neighbors with a 'Little Free Pantry'
A Macon church is trying to Macon a difference in the community, with help from a box. It's called a Little Free Pantry, and it's meant to help those in need. Saint Andrew Christian Church in Macon built it back in May.
Restaurant Report Card: Treasures By The Tracks
You don't need a treasure map to get some Treasures By The Tracks in downtown Gray.
Georgia lawmakers talk about Charlottesville at luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Charlottesville was the hot topic at the Georgia Congressional Luncheon Tuesday morning. The luncheon was supposed to focus on just politics, but speakers were affected by what happened in Virginia. Chris Clark, President and CEO of…
Coach's Corner: Larry Harold of the Central Chargers
The Chargers finished 6-4 the past two seasons.
Milledgeville Police to offer free concealed carry course
Milledgeville Police will offer a concealed carry course for anyone interested to learn what wielding a weapon takes.