How to prepare for the total solar eclipse
In few weeks, the moon will pass between the sun and earth, creating a beautiful image, known as a Total Solar Eclipse. Middle Georgia will have quite a view.
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29,000 students head back to school in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students in Houston County went back to school on Wednesday. "I've already cried this morning at 6:30. It's too early for anybody to be crying," says Anna Claire Brown who is a senior at Veterans…
Macon Mayhem want to bring another Championship to Macon
Macon Mayhem want to bring another Championship to Macon
Medical Monday: Tips to help you sleep better at night
Medical Monday: Tips to help you sleep better at night
Woman arrested for stealing from Warner Robins gas stations
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department caught a young woman who robbed and burglarized two gas stations Wednesday. 19-year-old Aniya Green walked into the Bi Lo on Green Street, pointed a handgun at the clerk and…
Enjoy the sun while it is here...
For most of us the last few days have felt great in Middle Georgia with lower humidity and plentiful sunshine, but changes are on the way later this week. Wednesday will definitely be the warmest day of the week with…
Coach's Corner: Jimmy Hughes, Dooly County Bobcats
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Financial advisor gives tips to avoid college debt
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - College freshmen can easily to become victims of debt. Credit card companies are anxious to issue students cards. Financial advisors recommend paying bills on time and avoid reaching credit limits. "You're in college to start a…
Dog of the Week: Maisey
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Grief counselor Gail Trauco gives parents back to school advice for dealing with kids
Grief counselor Gail Trauco gives parents back to school advice for dealing with kids
Mayor of Gray says, "I just don't see me doing it for 4 more years."
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mayor Stephen Tingen posted on Facebook that he won't be running for Mayor again. Tingen wrote a post on July 30th on his Mayor of Gray Facebook page. The post reads: Will I run for re-election?…
Are your children's vaccinations updated?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As your children go back to school, it's important to have their shots updated. It's National Immunization Awareness Month and Beverlyn Ming, Macon-Bibb Health Department, said your children need vaccinations to stay healthy. "They could get…
Drug arrests made at Middle Georgia state prisons
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two women visiting state prisons were arrested for possession of marijuana Saturday. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, Diamond Thornton was visiting an inmate at Telfair State Prison when she was unable to clear the…
Red Carpet treatment for some Bibb County School District students as they go back to school
Red Carpet treatment for some Bibb County School District students as they go back to school
Coach's Corner: Chris Robinson of the East Laurens Falcons
The Falcons were 1-9 in 2016.
I-16 East Ramp Closing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you usually get off Spring Street to get on I-16, your plans will now have to change. The I-16 east ramp will close Monday night. People will now have to get on Emery Highway, to…
Bibb teachers touch up classrooms ahead of first day of school
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Teachers put the last touches on their classrooms ahead of the first day of school in Bibb County Monday. Courtney Brown is starting her second year at Burdell-Hunt Magnet Elementary School. She took Thursday to run…
Bibb Co. parents hit the store for last minute school supplies
Students are trading in their sunglasses and swimsuits for paper and pencils this week. Bibb County starts on Tuesday, which means many parents and students are waiting until the last minute to go school supply shopping.
Alexander IV Elementary to become senior living facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One of Macon's Fading Five buildings is going to become a senior living facility. Dover Development Corporation, of Tennessee will rehab Alexander IV Elementary School, which has been vacant for several years. "To find a developer…
Houston County gets new fire station
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The local fire department opened fire station station 6 Monday morning. "We'll end up being able to make a difference if somebody's having a heart attack or stroke or has been injured and bleeding we…
What's Right With Our Schools: Bleckley County High School educator recognized for making a difference in students' lives
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teacher who is also a coach is being recognized for his outstanding performance in the classroom and on the courts. Whether it's inside or outside of the classroom William Basby is always looking for…
34-year old killed in motorcycle accident in Houston County
34-year old Benjamin Rolph was killed Friday night when his motorcycle collided with a car on Watson Boulevard at Highway 41.
Keeping Organized: Get those photos scanned
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - So you've got boxes and boxes of dusty old photos. Maybe they're perfectly organized, maybe they're resting in creaky tubs. Either way, they're just sitting around in a dark space somewhere, maybe nearly impossible to access.…
Tropical Storm Emily forms off the coast of Florida
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - What was a broad area of low pressure off the west coast of Florida earlier this morning has now been upgraded to tropical storm status. Tropical Storm Emily is located just west of Tampa, FL. As…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office gives back with hundreds of back packs
For Bibb County deputies 'police work 101' goes beyond just enforcing the laws. That's why they spent this final Friday before school starts giving back with backpacks full of supplies.
Coach's Corner: Ashley Harden of the Northeast Raiders
The Raiders were 2-8 last year.
Macon community pools prepare to close for the summer
As summer is beginning to wrap up, so are the community pools in Macon. Since so many of the lifeguards are going back to school, the pools won't have enough staff to keep pools open.
Downtown Macon prepares for Bragg Jam
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Bragg Jam is back and ready to liven up the streets of Downtown Macon. The two-day concert crawl kicks off Friday night with a sold-out party at the Cox Capitol Theatre. On Saturday, there will be more…
Mercer Men's Basketball paints house for Habitat for Humanity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Mercer Men's Basketball team is using its off-season to to paint a house in Lynmore Estates for Habitat for Humanity. "Oh absolutely it's a workout, I haven't sweat this much in a long time, I…
Neighbors, family and friends mourn the loss of man who died in house fire
A local neighborhood is mourning the loss of a longtime neighbor who died in a house fire.
Shortage of Blood, Public's help needed
The American Red Cross needs the public's help in getting more blood.
Street Closures for Bragg Jam
The Bragg Jam celebration kickoffs off Saturday.
Breaking News: Body found in a burning home in Macon
Breaking News: Body found in burning home in Macon
Macon-Bibb Planning & Zoning talks plans by 2040
Macon-Bibb is looking at the bigger picture and the bigger picture means big plans.
Hodac closes its doors permanently
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After 45 years, Hodac is saying goodbye to Middle Geogria. The drug abuse prevention center says the decision to close was incredibly difficult, but the center was losing too much funding. According to a news…
Perry hosts world's largest youth barrel race
The world's largest youth barrel race happening this week in Middle Georgia. Hundreds of children and teens from all over the world are competing in the National Barrel Horse Association Youth World Championship at the Georgia national fairgrounds in Perry.
Boil Water Advisory impacting businesses
A local restaurant is losing money due to a boil water advisory.
Sheriff Deese wins statewide award, reflects on tragic year
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Almost a year after two Peach County deputies were shot and killed, Peach County Sheriff Terry Deese is being recognized as Georgia's Sheriff of the Year. "To be honest, I struggled with it," Sheriff Deese…
Coach's Corner: Brian Nelson of the Mary Persons Bulldogs
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Macon RBI baseball team plays at SunTrust Park
A Macon Little League team gets an experience of a lifetime.
Man carjacked, forced in his trunk and shot in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was carjacked, put in a trunk and shot in west Macon early Thursday morning. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. Bibb County deputies say 28 year old Adrian Robinson was visiting a relative at…
Wesleyan College official talks about their Executive MBA program
Wesleyan College official talks about their Executive MBA program
Bass Pro celebrates Forbes listing with 19 tons of fudge
Whoever said hot fudge was reserved for Sundays was wrong. Bass Pro Shops celebrated a hot fudge Wednesday giving away free fudge to all of its customers nation wide.
Rolling Thunder Georgia raises flags at medical center for POW awareness
Two kinds of Thunderstorms rolled through Middle Georgia on Wednesday but only one of those two left flags waving in Houston County.
The B.S. Report: College football is right around the corner
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bulldogs start practice on Monday. They are coming off an 8-5 record from a year ago, and obviously, the Bulldogs have a lot of work to do. The goal for Georgia this year is…
Downtown Macon street getting permanent bike lanes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Almost a year after a pop-up bike lane experiment in Macon, Walnut Street will get three miles of permanent bike lanes. "I'm really excited that any piece of the temporary infrastructure will be permanent," Josh Rogers,…
Bibb County has 26 armed robberies in the past two months
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several businesses have been robbed at gunpoint in the last few months in Bibb County. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it's unusual to see so many happen so close together. Since June 1st, there have…
Dairy Queen takes blizzards to patients at children's hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dairy Queen took blizzards to patients at Children's Hospital, Navicent Health Wednesday. "It just puts a huge smile on their face and makes their day a little bit brighter so it's a delicious day and a…
Facebook could read your face
Facebook patented technology that would allow it to gauge users' reactions to posts on their newsfeeds.
Two people shot at Solo Gas Station in Macon
Two men were shot outside of a Solo Gas Station Wednesday afternoon.