UPDATE: Body found in west Macon ruled suicide
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body deputies found on Eisenhower Parkway in a wooded area near the Farmer's Market.
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Rubber ducks float down river in Hawkinsville for annual race
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 1,000 yellow rubber ducks floated down the Ocmulgee river in Hawkinsville on Saturday. People bought the ducks, they were numbered, and then thrown into the water to see who's duck would get down the…
41NBC's Home, Health, and Safety Expo bring business and community together
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -From bomb squad robots to mortgage 101, 41NBC's home, health, and safety expo had everyone covered on Saturday. Angela Alcantar, from BB&T, said the expo helped her connect with customers. "Any specific product that we may be lacking or…
The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 2
Scores and highlights from Week 2, including our Game of the Week: Washington County @ Jones County.
The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 2
Here are the scores and highlights for the week of August 26.
Narcan drug available at local pharmacy in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -A local pharmacist decided to order Narcan after he heard about the fake Percocet pills sold in Houston County. Narcan is a drug used to stop the effects of opioids and reverse an overdose. Matthew Frazier, owner…
Angie's List: Concrete Makes its Way Indoors
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Macon Beer Fest prepares for big crowd
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Beer Festival is back on Saturday for the 7th year in a row. The festival allows you to sample more than 50 different crafts beers from all over the state of Georgia. Macon…
Congressman Rick Allen visits Dublin City Schools
Congressman Allen stopped by school choice schools in Laurens County on Friday morning.
Macon-Bibb County Health officials look forward to sponsoring the 41NBC Health, Home & Safety EXPO
Macon-Bibb County Health officials look forward to sponsoring the 41NBC Health, Home & Safety EXPO
GBI discovers what's in the fake Percocet pills found in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation's (GBI) Central Regional Crime Lab said the fake Percocet pills from Houston and Bibb County contain cyclopropyl fentanyl. According to a news release from the GBI, "cyclopropyl fentanyl is a fentanyl analogue…
Hurricane Harvey Approaching Texas Coastline, Schedule for Landfall Late Friday
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Hurricane Harvey will be the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States in more than a decade. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) describes a "major hurricane" as a Category 3 or higher, with…
Doctors in Houston County warn against 'Percocet' fakes
Another outbreak of fake prescription pills this time in Houston County has police looking into the substance that sent several people to the hospital.
Update: Congressman's rep responds to Houston County Dems disappointed in rally no show
Members say they wanted to share their concerns for rural and national health care with Congressman Scott but were outraged to find his office was closed.
Harvey threatens Texas, but a nice weekend is in store for Middle GA
Good evening! We saw a cool down and plenty of sun across Middle Georgia today and more is on the way as we head into the weekend. As great as our weather is here all eyes are on Hurricane Harvey…
Football legend Bill Curry helps United Way kickoff campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The United Way of Central Georgia kicked off its year of giving in front of a record crowd Thursday. More than 400 people sat inside Hawkins Arena at Mercer and listened to the impact United Way…
Renovations unveiled for Luther Williams Field
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - New seats, Cabana suites, and a beer garden will soon be added to Luther Williams Field. The renovations will be funded by the $2,500,000 SPLOST project approved by the Macon-Bibb Commissioners. Steve DeLay, Co-Owner of the…
Dr. Valerie Ambrose talks about the 41NBC Home, Health and Safety EXPO
Dr. Valerie Ambrose talks about the 41NBC Home, Health and Safety EXPO
Bibb Deputy arrested and fired for aggravated assault charge
A Bibb County Sheriff's Deputy is now out of a job and in custody after an aggravated assault that reportedly happened over the weekend.
Warner Robins residents eager to win $700 Million Powerball
The Powerball is still rolling and the drawing on Wednesday marks the 2nd largest jackpot in game history. Warner Robins residents shared their strategies.
Employee shot, killed during robbery at Macon restaurant
Bibb Deputies are investigating a shooting that happened at Hot Wings Plus on Pio Nono Ave. Employees leaving weren't expecting what they encountered.
Mayor Reichert vetoes quarterly garbage billing ordinance
Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert, vetoed a quarterly garbage billing ordinance which was passed in a committee meeting August 15th.
The B.S. Report: Figuring out the SEC East
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - What will happen this season in the SEC East? Florida has won it two years in a row, but no one knows – at least yet – who their quarterback will be. Tennessee has the same…
The number of diabetics is growing in Houston County, according to 2017 study
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nurses from all over Middle Georgia had a lesson on Diabetes Wednesday. The lesson was part of the Diabetes Update Program. It's a annual program designed to educate nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists on diabetes and…
427 citations mailed out to drivers who passed Bibb County school buses
Since the first day of school, 427 drivers have been issued a citation for illegally passing a Bibb County School Bus. The stop arm cameras started rolling August 1st and have caught drivers breaking the law.
Man wanted for stealing woman's purse at Macon Wal-Mart
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police are looking for a man who's accused of stealing a woman's purse at a Macon Walmart last Thursday. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the man grabbed the purse out of the woman's cart, went…
UPDATE: GDOC finds inmate who escaped work site in Macon
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -UPDATE The Department of Corrections has located the inmate who had escaped his work site at Central State Prison in Macon on Wednesday. GDOC's TACT team found 37 year-old Jared Pardue on prison grounds hiding in a trailor.…
Bowden golf course enters a new era with Brandon Doles at the helm as General Manager
Bowden golf course enters a new era with Brandon Doles at the helm as General Manager
Teen shot while walking home in Macon
On Wednesday morning, just after 3:00 AM, deputies received a call from Coliseum Northside Hospital about a teenager who was shot.
Neighbors step in to help owner of home destroyed by storm
Neighbors in the small community of Gresston say that in times of tragedy, they help each other out. That's why they want to help Glenn Carr get a new home.
200 jobs coming to Peach County within the next five years
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 75 acre greenhouse will soon be built on Highway 96. The company Pure Flavor will invest more than $105,000,000 to build the greenhouse. It will be used to grow tomatoes and cucumbers to distribute…
Dog Of The Week: Brownie
Dog Of The Week: Brownie
Cat of the Week- Gibbie
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Fake pain pills blamed for overdose outbreak in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is suspecting seven people overdosed on fake Percocet pills in Houston County in the past 48 hours. Police issued a public alert Tuesday afternoon, warning that the pills left patients…
Generational Child Care will be at the 41NBC Home, Health and Safety Expo
Generational Child Care will be at the 41NBC Home, Health and Safety Expo
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.
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…