Update: A judge sentenced Elisabeth Cannon to 20 years Wednesday for shooting 15-year-old Vernon Marcus Jr. after the 48-year-old woman accused the boy of throwing rocks at her home in January 2017. Cannon pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in March,…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Elected officials gathered Wednesday morning at Fort Valley State University for the 36th Ham and Egg Legislative Breakfast. Representatives from state and federal levels along with school leaders discussed the latest agenda affecting agriculture in…
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and the local NAACP are working together to host a luncheon Wednesday morning.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery that happened Tuesday night at a Waffle House in Macon. Reports say that a suspect wearing all black, with a blue bandana covering his face, entered the…
Despite the Pio Nono Avenue store closing, Kroger employees will still have jobs. Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Virgil Watkins says employees will just be placed at another Kroger store.
Macon-Bibb county will be funding a special election next month.
Good Evening! Hope everyone got out to enjoy the weather today, because tomorrow things will be changing, starting with storm chances. Wednesday: Starting early in the morning Middle Georgia will see storms begin to roll through. Right now timing is…
Years after moving away from her childhood neighborhood, Tindall Heights native Anne Johnson is excited to be coming back home.
Medical professionals are bringing awareness to National Public Health Week.
Macon-Bibb County Assistant County Manager is resigning.
Austism & Development Center, Navicent Health provides a ray of hope for Middle Georgia families
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - April 2nd was the day property owners had to pay their annual garbage bill. This is a first for tax payers where they paid it as a lump sum. County Commissioners passed the bill last spring,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police are looking for two men after investigators say they shot a Macon man Monday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old Calvin Hugley is in critical condition after being shot by several people in…
State lawmakers are hoping a newly passed law will make Georgia Streets and roadways a safer place to drive by eliminating distractions behind the wheel.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men wearing ski masks are being sought by police after investigators say they shot at a man during a robbery attempt Monday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the men kicked in the front…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another cold front will bring showers and storms this week after an absolutely beautiful Easter weekend. A low pressure system is developing west of the Mississippi River. Ahead of the low, a warm front is rising…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Dozens of bears have checked-in at Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital. Not just any bears, Care Bears. To be exact, 50 of these Care Bears have made their way to the children's hospital. Secure Health and Navicent…
National Autism Awareness Month begins in Middle Georgia
SOAR Academy takes a new approach at motivating students to focus on school work.
Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, and Take 6 all graced the stage at the Macon City Auditorium for the Festival of Praise gospel concert and play.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A jury found a Macon man guilty of aggravated child molestation Thursday, and he was sentenced to life in prison. Jason Muneer Tatum, 39, will be eligible for parole after he's served at least 30 years,…
Whether you’re looking to play music in the kitchen or turn your sprinklers on while you’re away from home, smart home technology offers something for everyone, and the great thing is, you don’t have to be tech savvy to use it. In today’s Angie’s List report, we’ll see how security systems have expanded to cover all aspects of the home.
An early morning house fire in Monroe County has been ruled arson, as damage occurred to several homes on Sharp Street in Forsyth.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A cold front moved through Middle Georgia Friday morning, giving way to a mix of cloud cover and sunshine through much of the afternoon. Heading into Saturday, the cold front will be far south in central…
Tonight, the Georgia Doom is playing its second home game. After the last arena team, the Macon Knights, struggled to keep ticket sales up, the Doom's leadership is hopeful about its future, and optimistic about ticket sales. With so many…
As the White Rabbit from "Alice and Wonderland" says, "don't be late for a very important date." Speaking of rabbits and dates, time is winding down until Easter Sunday. Make sure your eggs are dyed and baskets ready for the…
US Army soldier surprises daughter at school.
Hundreds of students gathered at the Mary Persons High School track Friday morning for the 2018 Special Olympics.
Debbie Harbin provides an Anchor of Hope To people with Autism
Airlines have come and gone through the Middle Georgia Regional Airport, but numbers show Contour Airlines could be staying for a long time.
Payment apps such as Venmo, Zelle and Cash app are convenient, but also an opportunity for scammers.
A new live production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" featuring John Legend and Sara Bareilles airs Sunday.
The end of the 2018 session also marks the end of one man’s fight for medical cannabis in Georgia. That man is District 141 State Rep. Allen Peake.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In a letter to Macon Mayor Robert Reichert, Ricoh announced it's laying off more than 74 employees in May. In the letter, the digital service and printing company anticipates 74 people at the Ricoh on Arkwright…
Good Evening! Hope everyone had a great Thursday and enjoyed the nice weather. That nice weather quickly turns to storms overnight tonight, but the good news is that the severe threat is relatively low. Storm chances increase across Middle Georgia…
A former high school teacher and football coach is accused of having sexual contact with two students.
EASTMAN, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say 63 pit bulls have been rescued from a dogfighting ring in Dodge County. Assistant District Attorney Chris Gordon tells news outlets that a March 17 traffic stop during which a bloodied dog was discovered…
Georgia House District 144 Representative Bubber Epps is remembering his time serving in the legislature by thanking those who sent him there.
It's strawberry season in Middle Georgia. For the first time this year, Dickey Farms, added a new item to the farm and they are finally ready.
A new report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) warns you that there may be a second wave of the flu coming.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office wants to warn you of scammers calling pretending to be Georgia Power employees.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that took place just before 2 a.m. Thursday. Deputies responded to Elpis St, between Grosso Ave and Lilly Ave, for reports of a person lying in the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving cold front is approaching Middle Georgia and will arrive late Thursday night. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected around midnight Friday through 8 a.m. Some storms may be strong or have potential to…
Good Evening! Hope you enjoyed the great weather today! There are some changes on the way including storms and a little bit of a cool down. Let's get right to the forecast. Thursday: The day will start with mild conditions…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man will spend the next eight years in prison after police found child porn charges on his computer, according to the Houston Circuit District Attorney's Office. Corey Richmond, 29, received a total…
The list of stores nationwide filing for bankruptcy or closing all together seems to be getting longer but the trend is being felt locally too.
Bibb county deputies tend to see an increase in teen crime when school's out. They say teens are unsupervised, and it's easier for them to get into trouble when they have nothing else to do.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man will spend the next three years in prison for starting a fire at an apartment he shared with his girlfriend on New Year's Eve in 2015, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s…
Macon's VA Clinic at Thomaston and Cavalier Drive is closing its doors. But, a new and bigger facility is open just down the street.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It is time for baseball. Opening Day is Thursday, and there is plenty to be excited about the Braves for the 2018 season. Sure, they haven’t had a winning season since 2013, when they won the…