Two people shot at Solo Gas Station in Macon
Two men were shot outside of a Solo Gas Station Wednesday afternoon.
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Coach's Corner: Dexter Copeland of the Macon County Bulldogs
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Fire Chief gets National Award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chief Marvin Riggins received the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year award. The International Association of Fire Chiefs and Pierce Manufacturing Incorporated chose Riggins for his leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, and contribution to the fire…
Homeless man arrested for burglary, attempts to steal copper
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A homeless man was arrested Tuesday for breaking in a vacant home and trying to steal copper. 50 year old Frank Tripp was caught in the process of attempting to take copper wiring and other items…
Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones talks about his passion project on 41-Today
Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones talks about his passion project on 41-Today
Bibb County teachers train for emergency situations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Teachers and administrators in Georgia public schools are getting some training from health professionals on how to deal with emergency situations. It's part of the national 'Stop the Bleed' campaign. The program provides bystanders of emergency…
Boil Water Advisory for Monroe County
Monroe County's Emergency Management Agency has issued a 24 hour boil water advisory due to electrical issues with the pump that fills Smarr water tank.
Burglary Suspect Caught inside empty house in North Bibb
Bibb County Sheriff Deputies arrested a man they say was trying to burglarize an empty home on Zebulon Road on Tuesday. In the attic is where deputies found 50 year-old Frank Tripp trying to steal copper wiring and other items.
Jay's Hope Foundation takes over Pin Strikes, hosts Back to School Bash
The Jay's Hope childhood cancer Foundation took over Pin Strikes for the night. But the annual Back to School Bash isn't just another night out for kids. It was a chance to forget about the future and get a taste of the 'kid' experience they've been craving.
Man wanted for breaking into car, using stolen credit card
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man accused of breaking into a car and stealing a credit card. On July 6, the thief used the card at a local gas station. He was…
Commissioner tries to help bring more people to Bowden Golf Course
A solution to help bring people to Bowden Golf Course didn't go the way one commissioner hoped so Tuesday morning at a committee meeting. Macon-Bibb commissioner Mallory Jones presented a resolution that would allow Middle Georgia golfer, James Hickman to help out on the course.
Hyatt Place to be part of Central City Commons in Macon
A section of Downtown Macon is getting a new look in the next two years. Construction is about to begin in the next 60 days for Central City Commons near Poplar Street and D.T. Walton Sr. Way.
New Year's Eve ball drop is coming back
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Cherry Blossom Festival New Year's Eve ball drop is making a comeback! Macon-Bibb County Commissioners approved $10,000 funding for the celebration on Tuesday. Don Bailey, Chair of the Festival, said this is a great way…
Taxes Will Not increase for property owners
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Taxes will not increase in Houston County due to commissioners voting Tuesday to decrease the millage rate. The rate was previously 9.95 mills and now will be 9.935 mills. Tommy Stalnaker, Chairman of Board, said…
Coach's Corner: Joel Ingram of the Washington County Golden Hawks
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Bibb County School District welcomes 250 new teaches this school year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The entire Bibb County School District received words of encouragement and a plan to keep the district moving forward. About 3,000 employees of the Bibb County School District gathered at the Macon Coliseum to celebrate the…
Singer-Songwriter Lauren Tuttle shines during live performance on 41-NBC ahead of Bragg Jam
Singer-Songwriter Lauren Tuttle shines during live performance on 41-NBC ahead of Bragg Jam
Navicent Health Commits to healthy food
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Navicent Health signed the international Health Food in Healthcare Pledge. Navicent along with Morrison Healthcare is committing to working with local farmers, increase offerings of fruit and vegetables, minimize or beneficially reuse food waste, encourage vendors…
Jones County Commission working to trim budget
Jones County's budget is a little botched up but they're working through it. Commissioners spent the day looking into the county's expenses line by line to make way for payroll increases to their employees.
"It's time my district gets a park," local commissioner says
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new park for residents and the animal shelter to share is at the top of one commissioner's agenda. Joe Allen, District 6, wants to build a dog park in Lizella to give residents and dogs…
Hancock County Schools to keep accreditation after AdvancED review
Hancock county schools is now 'overall improving' after nearly 3 year 'under review' by AdvancEd.
Coach's Corner: Mark Daniel of the Rutland Hurricanes
The Hurricanes finished last year with a 2-8 record.
Macon-Bibb looking for next county manager
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb needs a county manager and you can now apply if you have what it takes to oversee the county. A few weeks ago, commissioners were given the opportunity to pick the characteristics they would like…
Fiber internet company bringing service to Dublin neighborhood
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dublin man says he's been waiting years for a high-speed internet service. Now, it looks like he an many of his small town neighbors are getting their wish. Southern Fibernet is beginning to move the…
Doctors want fast food restaurant out of hospitals
A group of doctors want to get rid of fast food at hospitals around the country and they're starting in Macon. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a non-profit organization made up of 12,000 doctors, is campaigning to have McDonald's removed from the Medical Center, Navicent Health.
Free coffee shop opens in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local church has opened a free coffee shop to the public. It's located right in the pleasant hill community. Strong Tower Fellowship opened up their doors and welcomes everyone to stop by during the mornings…
What's Right With Our Schools: Dublin students earn high school credits during the summer
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I-16E re-opened near Dublin after tractor trailer hits bridge
UPDATE: Both lanes of I-16E near Dublin are open again after they were shut down Monday morning. A tractor trailer carrying a large piece of equipment collided with the Highway 441 overpass. Both lanes were shut down at Exit 51…
Flash Foods robbed in Macon, suspect on the run
Bibb deputies are looking for the man who robbed Flash Foods store Sunday morning.
Bibb deputies search for man who shot his father in law
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who shot his girlfriend's stepfather on Saturday afternoon. Bibb deputies responded to a call of a person shot on McKenzie Drive in Macon around 4:00 p.m.…
GDC says inmates used a toothbrush to escape from bus in Putnam Co.
The Georgia Department of Corrections is doing a little correcting of its own after a thorough investigation of the Putnam County inmate escape. Now we know exactly how those two inmates got out.
Bibb County School District adds exterior cameras to school buses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is preparing for a safe school year, especially with transportation. School officials added cameras to the outside of school buses. "We have on record, documented well over 100 violations per day,"…
Georgia Doom Football Team has tryouts Saturday
Georgia Doom tryouts will be Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The fee is $60.00 and 40 spots are open.
Coach's Corner: J.T. Wall of the John Milledge Trojans
The Trojans won a state championship in 2016.
Angie's List: Keeping your deck properly maintained
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New information on how Donnie Rowe and Ricky Dubose escaped
New information on how Donnie Rowe and Ricky Dubose escaped
Who's got the winning ticket? Macon convenience store sells multi million dollar lotto ticket
If you bought a lottery ticket from the ABC Food Mart on MLK Blvd within the last week you may be in luck.
2017 Macon Film Festival is underway
2017 Macon Film Festival is underway
Dublin Police Department's Transformer Project nears completion
A year ago Dublin Police started construction on three abandoned homes in the community near Stubbs Park.
Georgia Ranked 5th in nation for hot car death, kidsandcars.org says
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hot car deaths continue in Georgia with another baby dead Tuesday in Atlanta. According to kidsandcars.org, Georgia ranks 5th in the nation for these deaths. Todd Braswell, ER Services Director at the Coliseum Medical Center, said…
Coach's Corner: Greg Moore of the FPD Vikings
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Special needs playground being built in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A playground for special needs children is popping up in Monroe County. Leadership Monroe's Class of 2016 has been working towards it for a year and a half, and now it's being built. "It's gonna be…
One person dead in multi-car accident near Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A person died in a car accident on I-75 North near Perry Thursday morning. Houston County Coroner, Danny Galpin, says it happened at 10:10 am near mile marker 135. 69-year-old Charles Posey, of Cordele, died at…
Boyfriend charged in Dublin woman's death
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dublin man is in jail, facing multiple charges in his girlfriend's death. Mark Moriarty was taken into custody Thursday. Moriarty found his girlfriend, 50-year-old Denise Marie Divine dead Monday morning. According to the Laurens County…
Rev. Al Sharpton speaking at conference in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rev. Al Sharpton is coming to Macon to speak at a three-day conference. The civil rights activist is a guest speaker at the National Action Network Middle Georgia Conference happening in Macon from August 3-5. Shaprton…
Kevin Hart is coming to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Comedian, Kevin Hart is making a stop in Macon while on his tour. Hart will be in town Saturday, September 9th at the Macon City Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now. They range from $48-$78. You…
Man dies weeks after being hit by a car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says 68 year old David Lawing passed away this morning. Lawing was hit by a car while he was jogging back on July 6th on Fulton Mill Road near Clayts Circle. Jones…
Teen car crash causes power outages near Eisenhower Parkway and Pio Nono Ave.
The power is out for Macon residents after a Macon teen crashed his car into a light pole earlier this evening.
Macon man busted with drugs and a weapon during traffic stop
A Macon man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop he tried to pay his way out of.
Lizella teen arrested and charged for pistol whipping his father
A teen in Lizella is still in jail after his arrest on Wednesday for pistol whipping his father.