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, 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 Theater
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…
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…
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…
Stephen McDaniel, the man who pleaded guilty to killing Mercer Law Student, Lauren Giddings, wants new and fair trial.
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…
A second solar power company, First Solar, has decided to build a solar plant in Jeffersonville--bringing hundreds of jobs along with it.
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…
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…
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…
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, 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Flu activity is currently widespread in most of the U.S. So far a total of 79 influenza-related deaths have been confirmed in Georgia, that's according to The Georgia Department of Health. Those numbers have tripled since…
State Representative Allen Peake has made strides in his fight for Medical Cannabis laws in the state of Georgia but it doesn't stop there.
The Kali Dance Studio For The Arts is set to perform at the Douglas Theater
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man has died from injuries sustained in a car accident. According to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones, 51-year-old James Holcomb was traveling north on Interstate 475 Monday, when he struck a concrete pole near the Thomaston…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As warm, moist air continues to flow across the southeastern states from the Gulf of Mexico, temperatures will climb with daytime heating. Temperatures across Middle Georgia this week will get close to tying or breaking records. Tuesday…
Current and past Macon-Bibb County employees were giving a chance to take the podium Monday night in front of commissioners.
Good Evening! After a warm day in the 80's across Middle Georgia, we are expecting more of the same through the week. You might need an umbrella, though as we get further into the week. Tonight: Temperatures should stay pretty…
The Macon Exchange Club brought a little piece of Washington, D.C. to downtown Macon this Presidents Day with a replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers.
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Beverly Stanley, Oncology Nurse Navigator at the Coliseum Cancer Institute stopped by the 41NBC studio to talk about the symptoms and screenings for the cancer as well as their upcoming event. The UndyRunWalk event…
The Georgia National Rodeo starts this week in Perry
Hutchings College and Career Academy is giving students a new learning experience beyond the books and a local bank is contributing to their learning.
Millions of people world wide went to see Marvel's Black Panther in theaters this weekend including two mentoring groups in Macon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators are seeking warrants on two female inmates after receiving information that a small handgun was reported to have been brought into the jail. On Wednesday, February 14 , the husband…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The CVS Pharmacy on Gray Hwy in Macon was robbed just after 3 a.m. Sunday. It was reported that two male suspects, wearing black hoodies and black pants entered the pharmacy and asked for “wipes”. Shortly…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man had his car stolen at gunpoint outside of his home in south Macon on Sunday. Reports say that just before 5:30 p.m., 58-year-old Gregory Salter pulled into the driveway of his home on Mathis…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As tropical air starts flowing back over the southeast, rain chances will continue to stay in the forecast. However, this week, there is a slightly better chance we'll also see more sun in that 7-day as…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in custody after Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies, working in cooperation with the FBI and Florida’s Orange County Sheriff’s Office, located an 11-year-old girl and her abductor…
Macon-Bibb County celebrated Georgia's Arbor Day by planting trees.
Macon-Bibb county students got a last minute visit from Secretary of State Brian Kemp Friday afternoon.
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners have to make immediate changes to its budget, but before they do so, they want your input.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/AP) - The movie "Black Panther" is expected to make a killing at the box office this weekend. According to Fandango, The movie ranks fourth for pre-sale tickets of any movie in history. It arrives amid the biggest…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a traffic accident that sent several people to the hospital Friday morning. The accident happened at the intersection of Brownley and Bloomfield drive. Bibb deputies say witnesses told them…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With warm, moist air continuing to hang out across the southeast, it doesn't look like there's going to be a break in the heat anytime soon. A cold front will move into the state today, bringing…
Good Evening, After a warm day across Middle Georgia, another one is on the way! During the day on Friday we will see temperatures make it up into the upper 70's. We will also see some breezy conditions with winds…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A student at Mary Persons High School is facing a disorderly conduct charge after the school says he made "concerning and potentially threatening language against the school" via social media Thursday. The Monroe County School…
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Byron K-9 is being credited for finding more than $100,000 of crystal meth inside a woman's car on Hwy. 49 Wednesday. Kaci Tolbert, of Rome, is charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine and Possession of Marijuana after…
Bibb County Schools want parents to know security and safety is a number one priority. Staff want students to feel at peace, especially after yesterday's school shooting in Florida.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It is now baseball season. Pitchers and catchers have reported to Florida and Arizona, and for the next eight-and-a-half months we will have baseball. The Braves will look to improve on a 72-win season in 2017,…
UPDATE: The Macon-Bibb Fire Department says someone intentionally started two of the three house fires in Lynmore Estates Wednesday. Investigator Ben Gleaton says a reward is being offered of up to $10,000 for anyone who has information on a suspect…
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VIENNA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new interim Superintendent has been named for Dooly County Schools. Jean Thompson is set to take on the role following the resignation of Superintendent Celeta Thomas. The Dooly County Board of Education says it voted…