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.
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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…
Forsythia Festival organizers announce two new acts for blues concert
With the Forsythia Festival just days away, organizers are getting ready to kick it all off with the second annual Forsythia Blues concert.
Bibb Co. Commissioner pushes to install security cameras on city streets
One county commissioner is trying to bring Macon-Bibb into the new age of safety technology with the installment of security cameras around town.
Fort Valley man charged with murder after shooting
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police in Fort Valley are charging a man with murder one day after he shot and killed a man at an apartment complex. The Fort Valley Department of Public Safety says Corey McKinney, 20, killed…
Macon Bacon baseball season is about three months away
Macon Bacon baseball season is about three months away
One dead, three injured in ATV accident
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead and three others were hurt after two ATV's crashed into each other in Macon County on Saturday. Police were called to the crash around 4 p.m. to a single-lane private road…
UPDATE: Suspects arrested in Warner Robins shooting
UPDATE: The Warner Robins Police Dept arrested two suspects in connection to the incident. Officers arrested 28-year-old Tashia Gomez and 40-year-old George Albert on Monday. Both suspects are charged with armed robbery, home invasion, and aggravated assault. The suspects are…
State lawmakers propose first reduced tax income rate in 80 years
For the first time in more than 80 years, lawmakers in the state of Georgia have voted to reduce the income tax rate for corporations and individuals.
Bibb Co. teacher to give away hundreds of donated prom dresses
A local teacher in Bibb County is trying to make prom night one to remember for local teens across Middle Georgia. She's collecting prom dress donations for underprivileged young women.
Bibb deputies uncover stolen car and drugs during high speed chase
A traffic stop turned high speed chase on Mercer University Drive ended in one man being arrested and the discovery of a stolen car with drugs inside.
Female student charged in Huntington Middle School shooting threat
Warner Robins Police & Houston Co. Sheriff's Office dealt with a terrorist threat of their own over the weekend involving Huntington Middle School.
Warner Robins man shot during robbery attempt in mobile home park
A 19 year-old man was shot in Warner Robins early Sunday morning in what police believe was an attempted robbery. It happened around 4:00 AM on Sunday.
Warm, wet weekend on the way
Good Evening! We have made it to Friday and it was another day in the 80's, but there is only one of those left before we get a nice cool down into next week. Saturday: Expect partly cloudy skies across…
Juveniles steal car, crash into old Piggly Wiggly during police chase
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two juveniles were busted by police after crashing into a vacant Piggly Wiggly in Macon while trying to escape police. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office took the two males into custody around 7 p.m. after receiving…
Man killed by vehicle on Eisenhower Pkwy. identified
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man killed after being struck by a vehicle in Macon Friday night has now been identified as 51 year-old Tody Criswell. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it happened at 1500 Eisenhower Parkway. Macon-Bibb Coroner…
The Georgia Doom arena football season kicks off in a month
The Georgia Doom arena football season kicks off in a month
Macon-Bibb County donates mulch from Hurricane Irma to museum expansion
The Museum of Arts and Sciences is getting the ground running with new additions. A new pavilion and more space are just some of the latest.
More questions raised for parents of Arlana Haynes after bus driver's arrest
After a meeting with the Warner Robins Police Department, attorneys for the parents of Arlana Haynes say the family has more questions.
Incoming front rises rain chances heading into the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a mostly dry week across Middle Georgia, rain chances will rise heading into the weekend as a stalled front starts moving again. Friday, however, will still be warm and dry. Temperatures in the afternoon will…
Dead dog, 'deplorable conditions' found at home of Baldwin HS assistant principal
VIDALIA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The assistant principal and athletic director at Baldwin High School is facing a charge of cruelty to animals after police found a dead dog on his property Sunday. In a Facebook post, the Toombs County Sheriff's…
Petition for seat belts on school buses reaches 800+ signatures
Nearly a month after the bus accident that killed a Six year-old girl, a family member of the victim is advocating for seat belts on school buses.
Woman charged in deadly Houston County bus crash
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is now facing charges in the death of 6-year-old Arlana Haynes. She died after the Houston County bus she was on crashed at the end of January on Forest Hill Drive between McArthur…
State Representative Allen Peake will not run for re-election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After 12 years, Georgia State Representative Allen Peake is saying goodbye to the political world. In a news release, Peake says he will not be running for re-election in 2018. "I think I’ve come to the…
Lauren Giddings' sister 'not surprised' Lauren's killer filed petition
Lauren Giddings' sister, Kaitlyn Wheeler, told 41NBC she's 'not surprised' Stephen McDaniel filed a petition for a new trial.
The Cowardly Brian is set to open at the Warner Robins Little Theatre
The Cowardly Brian is set to open at the Warner Robins Little Theater
Macon Bacon mark 100 days until opening night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baseball season is right around the corner, and a new first is about to happen in the city of Macon. The Macon Bacon are 100 days away from opening night, and the team held a fan…
Drier end to the work week before rain returns this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - While some southeastern states can not avoid the rain a stationary front is producing, Georgia will be staying mostly dry heading into the weekend. The Bermuda High over the Atlantic will help to clear out some…
Warm weather hangs around, ahead of a wet weekend
Good Evening! Hope everyone enjoyed the record setting warmth here in Middle Georgia! I certainly did! Although we saw a few showers earlier, we are drying out as we head into the evening, but it is still possible that we…
Convicted murderer, Stephen McDaniel files petition for new trial
Stephen McDaniel, the man who pleaded guilty to killing Mercer Law Student, Lauren Giddings, wants new and fair trial.
The B.S. Report: Support the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This weekend, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame will induct eight new members in ceremonies in downtown Macon. Friday night, I’ll be honored to again emcee the jacket ceremony. Then on Saturday night at the City…
Twiggs Co. officials welcome 2,000 acre solar plant and millions in revenue
A second solar power company, First Solar, has decided to build a solar plant in Jeffersonville--bringing hundreds of jobs along with it.
Father of Stephen McDaniel holds news conference in Lilburn
LILBURN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mark McDaniel is speaking this morning after his son, Stephen McDaniel, filed a petition in Richmond County, Tuesday. Stephen is serving time right now for the murder of Mercer Law Student Lauren Giddings. The news conference…
Stalled frontal system to blame for heavy rainfall across the southeast this week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Heavy rainfall is expected across the southeast this week as a frontal system stalls out across the area. A cold front has been moving from the mid-west into the southeast, but it is slowing down in…
Man killed in south Macon shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a shooting that took place on Ruben Dr, near Hightower Rd in Macon. Just before 1 a.m., it was reported that several shots were fired in the area. When residents walked…
$2 million beautification project wrapping up ahead of Forsythia Festival
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the first forsythia's bloom in Forsyth, a $2 million beautification project that took six years to complete, is wrapping up - just in time for the city's annual festival. "We're glad that it's finally coming…
Milledgeville man sentenced to 10 years for gun possession
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A federal judge handed down a 10 year prison sentence to a Milledgeville man who was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A news release from U.S. Attorney Charles Peeler says Martell…
Bleckley Co. School District considers arming employees
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bleckley County School District is in the "very early stages" of adopting a policy that would allow employees to carry guns on school property. Superintendent Steve Smith says a draft of the proposal has…
Crawford Co. student charged after allegedly threatening to shoot up school
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Crawford County High School student is charged with terroristic threats after he allegedly threatened to shoot up the school on Feb. 14. According to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 17-year-old Jokester "J.C. Ussery, is…
Crawford County student charged with making threat against school
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A $5,000 bond has been set for the teenager accused of threatening to shoot up Crawford County High School. Roberta Police received a warrant for the student’s arrest Tuesday. Today’s arrest comes after the alleged threat…
Man charged with cruelty to animals after shooting dog
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County grand jury indicted a man on several charges including cruelty to animals after he allegedly shot a dog in May 2016. According to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, 31-year-old Brandon Dakota…
Two Macon men indicted on child sex charges
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County grand jury indicted two Macon men on child sex charges Tuesday. Kenneth Cornell Mathis Sr., 49, is accused of molesting three girls, all under the age of 11, and raping one of them.…