Many people in Macon-Bibb are still upset about the beer festival that was held at the Rosa Parks Square a couple weeks ago. They believe people shouldn't drink alcohol at a place meant to honor the "Mother of the Civil Rights movement".
Mayor Robert Recheirt is thinking about increasing property sales tax. It's all in effort to balance out the county's budget. Mayor Reichert proposed $145 million for the general budget, which would $4 million more than the current budget.
The FDA has approved the first new drug treatment to ALS since 1995 and it's available right here in Middle Georgia.
An elderly Macon woman was found dead in her home off of Emery Highway on Bowman street in 'First Neighborhood'.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three bills dealing with criminal justice reform are now law after receiving Gov. Deal's signature Tuesday morning. He signed the bills at the first annual Re-Entry Summit, in front of hundreds of Department of Justice Employees…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Hawkinsville couple is celebrating after winning more than half a million dollars on NBC's "The Wall". Ryan and Stephenie Starkey appeared on the game show's season two premiere Monday night. The two hosted a viewing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who stole cash from a Macon motel Monday night. Investigators say the robber entered the Baymont Inn & Suites on Riverside Drive around 8 p.m. and…
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The Daybreak Center is saying a 'goodbye' to its beloved director but a 'hello' to its biggest fundraising goal reached yet.
A Macon brewery is happy about the recent passing of Georgia Senate Bill 85, which allows breweries to sell directly to customers. Macon Beer Company Owner Jeremy Knowles says it will help his business expand.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The month of May is Stroke Awareness Month here in Macon. Mayor Robert Reichert proclaimed May as such during a brief ceremony at the Macon-Bibb County government center Monday afternoon. Dr. Matthew Smith, the Director of…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has found the body of a Lamar County woman who had gone missing over five days ago. 39-year-old Lori Williams went missing last week. The Georgia State Patrol Aviation Unit…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a man for starting a fight at Greater Bellevue Baptist Church last week. After an investigation, 36-year-old Julian Coker was charged with enticing a riot. The fight happened during a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teen is recovering in the hospital after being shot Friday night. The 16-year-old told police he and a friend were walking around Robin Hood Road when he was shot in the chest. The teen walked…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Warner Robins early Saturday morning. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers found 23-year-old Rashaan Brack lying in the parking lot at…
Food Truck Friday in Center Park at Centerville
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local group is upset about the controversial healthcare bill that was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday. Members of Georgia Women (And Those Who Stand with Us) protested outside of District 8…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Macon Health Club members did not get the outcome they were hoping for Friday morning in court. They wanted an extension from the judge to re-open the health club for another 30 days. Navicent Health took over…
The Middle Georgia Regional Airport will open its gates to community members in its first ever open house on Saturday.
Bike Walk Macon is bringing residents together step by step with 'Jane's Walk'. It's an initiative bringing light to community issues. It's happening in city's across the nation this weekend but this is it's debut in Macon.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fifth grade teacher at Blandy Hills Elementary School has canceled a "living wax museum" project after students were given the option of dressing as historical figures, one of which was Adolf Hitler. The project required…
The Mentors Project of Bibb County gives away sizable college scholarship money to graduates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tucker and Bill are here this Wednesday for another edition of Rant N' Rave. This week, we dive into the Atlanta Falcons 2017 draft. Did they do well? Are their choices going to be winners or…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NBC's game show, "The Wall" kicks off season two on Monday night and the first episode's contestants are no strangers to Middle Georgia. "'How much did we win?,'" said Ryan Starkey. That's the million dollar question…
A Macon business owner says drivers are speeding up and down Vineville Avenue, and it's dangerous. Plus, it's affecting his customers. "Everybody's frustrated," said Jeff Button, owner of Off The Vine on Vineville Avenue, talking about drivers. "Like they have somewhere to be all the time."
Macon has a new place to go to get a cup of Joe and some great pizza. A new love's travel stop is off exit 153 on Sardis Church Road.
Rainy weather this morning didn't stop Houston county lawmakers from meeting to talk with residents about strides they made during the legislative session.
Thursday marks the 66th annual national day of prayer. Citizens across the U.S. celebrated 'the rally for our nation' including those in Macon.
The Macon Mayhem want everyone to help celebrate their huge win during the SPHL Finals, bringing home a championship trophy.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police arrested two men during a drug raid in Macon Wednesday. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Gang Unit, Special Investigations Unit and SWAT Team were serving a search warrant at 1343 Payton Street. Chaderick Hoskins, 23,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In the first 30 years of Braves baseball in Atlanta, the team played in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. It was one of the old round stadiums that was made for baseball and football. The stadium was sometimes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - "It's not something to be shut down lightly," said Dave Oedel. "As a member I feel disappointed, I feel that Navicent Health is making a very big mistake." He's a professor, lawyer, and a member at…
Dozens of people in Macon were locked up in jail today, but for a good cause. The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) held their annual MDA lock up at the Library Ballroom.
Remember that get fit resolution you may have made earlier in the year?
Historic Macon presented El Camino with an award for preserving Macon's history. The 2017 Preservation Award recognizes the downtown cantina-inspired restaurant for holding on to the floor and ceiling designs during renovations.
Macon-Bibb County Commissioners vote for "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" ordinance
A car hit and killed a man crossing near Knodishall Drive and Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins early Monday morning--one of many in the last 5 years.
A fight broke out at a Macon church Monday night at the Greater Bellevue Baptist Church. It happened during a meeting in which the congregation aimed to vote on who would lead the church.
Visit Dublin is putting a modern twist on capturing the city's place in history. The road to discovering Dublin's historic past now has a few stops along the way.
The city of Warner Robins is ready to let freedom ring with it's Independence Day celebration. Mayor Randy Toms announced that the country duo Montgomery Gentry will take the stage on June 30th.
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle announced he's running for Georgia Governor on Sunday and on Tuesday, he took the time to share his vision for Georgia during a tour of the South Macon-Bibb Recreation Center's construction site.
Rick Hill, the owner of the popular downtown nightclub Crazy Bull, told 41NBC at this time he will not move forward with a loan agreement with NewTown Macon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot during a robbery at his Macon apartment Monday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 66-year-old Johnny Williams was at his Water Oak Apartment when three…
Residents voice concerns about city government
The Georgia National Fairgrounds is adding a new way to bring more visitors in. A new livestock building should add to what's already a busy place. "It doesn't matter if there's 100 people here or 10,000," said Agriculture and Youth Director Philip Gentry. "The energy is the same."
he Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery that happened over the weekend. On April, 29th, the suspect walked into the Econo Lodge on Riverside Drive, waved a handgun and jumped on the counter demanding money. After getting the money, he left just after 4:30 PM.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted armed robbery that happened just before 11:30 AM Monday morning. According to deputies, a man walked into the Cricket Wireless Store on Shurling Drive and an employee saw he had a handgun. The employee ran out of the store and the man ran out too, fleeing the scene.
Robins Air Force Base employees are partnering with Huntington Middle School to teach students about STEM.
In front of 3,784 fans at the Coliseum, the Mayhem beat the Peoria Rivermen 2-1 Sunday night in Game 2 of the league's best-of-three finals.
Georgia's Museum of Aviation honored three new inductees to its Hall of Fame this weekend. Elton D. Brooks, Richard Fortenberry and Sergeant Mike J. Ferros all joined the list of Georgia's aviation legends.