Hundreds turn out for Relay for Life event
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Mayhem wins Game 1 of SPHL finals; Game 2 in Macon Sunday
The Macon Mayhem is a win away from winning the Southern Professional Hockey League's President's Cup.
Sparta to highlight town's hidden talent in first ever art festival
You can't spell SpARTa without the word 'art'. That's why local artists say they want to change the perception of Sparta, Georgia and do it in a way that's never been done before.
Former Macon mayor: Beer festival doesn't honor Rosa Parks
Former Macon mayor C. Jack Ellis is upset with a beer festival event going on Saturday at Rosa Parks Square. He says a festival with alcohol present doesn't send the right message and dishonors her legacy.
GBI and DJJ investigating teen beaten in Macon RYDC
Jeriel Sheppard says he knew his son staying at Macon Regional Youth Detention Center would change the teen's life forever, but he never imagined it would change like this.
Rant N' Rave: Draft time for the Atlanta Falcons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's another week of ranting and raving for Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent. It's time for the NFL draft, and the Falcons have the 31st pick. Should they expend a few assets and move up? Or…
Cherry Blossom Festival officials respond to former CEO's lawsuit
The Cherry Blossom Festival and some of its executive members filed a response to the former CEO's lawsuit. They deny any wrongdoing in a 17-page response.
Future Farmers of America cleans up parks during state convention
The Future Farmers of America met for their state-wide convention starting today at the Centreplex. More than 7000 high school and middle school students will be there for the weekend. Part of their mission is to serve others.
Robber: "You know what time it is," steals cash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery at a Macon shoe store Thursday morning. The robber, armed with a handgun, entered Ultra Shoes on Gray Highway around 10:30 a.m. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office,…
Missing Macon man found at local hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has located a missing man at a local hospital. 23-year-old William Austin Kittrell was reported missing after he left the ARC Home on Graham Road during a fire drill around 7:30…
The B.S. Report: Falcons or soccer?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The NFL Draft is Thursday. It’s usually one of the best sporting events of the year. I love the draft, but not this year. You see, I have a bad attitude about what happened almost three…
Charter Communications helping students in Dublin with special internet offer
Charter Communications helping students in Dublin with special internet offer
NewTown Macon hopes to help downtown bar with finances
A popular downtown Macon bar is having financial trouble that could lead to its closing. NewTown Macon approved them for a loan, but there could be problems.
Stress Awareness Month: Finding your balance with yoga
Jessica Brown may a yoga instructor now but she wasn't always. "A couple years ago I was working a corporate job," said Brown. "I felt stressed out all the time."
Police standoff suspect dead, one victim dead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a police standoff. One of the two people he allegedly attacked is also dead. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 27 year old Gavin Williams was shot and killed during a…
UPDATE: Warner Robins Police asking help in finding two missing juveniles
UPDATE: Warner Robins Police Department report that the girls were found safe around 8:30PM. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two children are missing, and the Warner Robins Police Department is asking for your help in locating them. 11-year-old Azalea Jenkins…
VA Medical Center's Lake Leisure helps veterans enjoy the outdoors
There's a new place for veterans to go at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. It helps them stay active and enjoy some peace.
Houston Healthcare celebrates volunteer appreciation week, honors 100 year old volunteer
Houston Healthcare's volunteer staff is getting paid this week--not cash but homage.
Volunteers working to save Byron Animal Shelter dogs
A few days in dog years may not seem like much--unless those days are numbered.
Cochran Bypass detours drivers through downtown
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you travel down State Route 87/Cochran Bypass, you will probably be taking a different route for the next year. The intersection from Frank Cook to SR 87 is closed for construction. The alternate route takes…
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame showcases autistic baseball organization with exhibit
The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is celebrating Autism Awareness month with a new exhibit. They are showcasing the Alternative Baseball organization. It's an organization that creates baseball teams throughout the country for people with autism and other disabilities.
Crawford County man shot by shotgun Saturday night
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left another man in the hospital. Mark Wayne Stribling, 67, of Crawford County was charged with aggravated assault and possession of drug related objects, according…
GMC cadets appointed by U.S. Coast Guard Admiral
10 Cadets at Georgia Military College received their appointments from the admiral of the U.S Coast Guard himself--Admiral Paul Zukunft.
Centerville P.D. alerts taxpayers of IRS scammers
"This is that time of people are going to start calling about taxes," said Centerville Police Department's, Chief Charles Hadden. "We want to let the people know before anybody has any kind of incidents." Scammers are on the hunt and the Centerville Police Department wants to make sure you're not a victim.
Home of Little Richard Penniman to be moved
The home of R&B legend Little Richard Penniman will be moved from its location tomorrow.
Laurens County Schools Superintendent resigns
Laurens County Schools Superintendent Juli Alligood is resigning. She has served the district for more than 25 years.
Macon man shot inside his home
A Macon man was shot inside of his home Monday morning. Deputies are looking for the suspect.
NAACP to hold townhall in Bloomfield Neighborhood
Macon's NAACP will hold a town hall meeting Tuesday night and Thursday night. They've invited community leaders and residents to be a part of the discussion.
7-year-old dies in Macon County wreck
The Georgia State Patrol is trying to figure out why a car veered off the road and crashed in Macon County Friday afternoon. The GSP says Melinda Leggett was driving a 2006 BMW on Highway 49 near mile marker 18 with a 15-year-old and 7-year-old in the car with her.
Lizella man leads deputy on chase, ram's patrol car in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Lizella man is in jail after he lead police on a car chase Saturday. It started when a Bibb deputy spotted 26-year-old Joshua Ross's car speeding down Eisenhower Parkway near Fulton Mill Road in Macon.…
Fans help the Macon Mayhem skate into the Finals
MACON (41NBC/WMGT) - Fans are in a frenzy ready to support their home town Macon Mayhem as they try to skate their way to a Southern Professional Hockey League Championship. The semi-final round of the SPHL Playoffs are in full swing.…
Mayhem advance to SPHL finals with 3-2 win over Pensacola
Fans poured into the Macon Coliseum Friday to see the Macon Mayhem beat the Pensacola Ice Flyers 3-2 in Game 2 of the Southern Professional Hockey League semifinals. Macon clinched the series two games to none with the win.
SWAT team called out after Macon man barricades himself in home
MACON, Bibb County (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies arrested a man after barricading himself in a house with a weapon early Friday evening. According to Lt. Randy Gonzalez of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 42-year-old Reginald Wilmore was waving a…
Warner Robins approves $20 million recreation plan
Warner Robins is pouring more money into parks and recreation around the city. City council approved a $20 million plan to build more facilities. Sterling Brown finds it's easy to catch a few fish and a few friends at Walker's Pond in Warner Robins.
Kroger launches Earth Day sustainability initiative in local store
A local grocery store chain is doing its part to keep mother Earth alive and well.
Macon-Bibb Commissioner holds Town Hall meeting
Macon-Bibb Commissioner holds Town Hall meeting
Allergy season: best practice for staying in the clear
It's spring time which means that pollen season is in full effect.
Convenience store robbed in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police are looking for three suspects in connection with an armed robbery in Houston County. According to a news release by the Warner Robins Police Department, three suspects entered Rocky's Quick Stop on Elberta Road…
Man arrested for daylight shooting near Grenada Terrace and San Juan Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon. 30-year-old Dominick Howell, Sr. was arrested for the incident that happened just before 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Grenada Terrace and…
Peach County dedicates workforce development building
Central Georgia Technical College and Peach County dedicated the new workforce development center to honor Dr. William Moorehead. Though he has passed away, Dr. Moorehead's dream lives on.
Accused Craigslist killer pleads not guilty in Telfair County
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man accused of killing a Marietta couple in Telfair County pleaded not guilty in Superior Court Wednesday. Ronnie "Jay" Towns faces the death penalty for murder and robbery charges. 69 year-old Elrey "Bud" Runion and…
Thief steals cash from Macon bar after helping employee
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who stole cash from a Macon bar Wednesday night. The theft happened at Shooters Bar on Chambers Road around 11 p.m. Bibb deputies say the male…
Macon-Bibb County Health Department to hold oral cancer screenings throughout the day
The month of April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month. The Macon-Bibb County Health Department will be holding free oral cancer screenings and are encouraging Macon-Bibb residents to get checked out.
Macon-Bibb celebrates International Earth Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon celebrated International Earth Day. Reptiles, food trucks and all kinds of vendors filled Tattnall Square Park. Hundreds of people came out to learn about our planet and what we can do to protect it. Some…
The Boxmasters rock The Doulgass Theatre
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An Oscar award winning actor is in Macon tonight, but he's not in town to shoot a movie. Billy Bob Thornton and his band "The Boxmasters" played at the historic Douglass Theatre. Despite his fame and…
Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters play Macon Wednesday night
The band played the Douglas Theatre Wednesday night.
B.S. Report: Easy time at SunTrust
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - SunTrust Park is not as close to Middle Georgia as Turner Field is, but forget about worrying if the extra 14 miles will dissuade you from going to see the Braves. Now, let me preface this…
Movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson set to shoot in Macon
Pretty soon you might start smelling what "The Rock" is cooking-- a new movie. According to Macon-Bibb County, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will star in a movie that will be shot in Macon.
Macon-Bibb commissioner explains decision against anti-discrimination ordinance
Macon-Bibb Commissioner Joe Allen says he disagrees with the commission's approval of changing a county ordinance that would prevent discrimination. "Number one it's already on the books," said Allen. "We don't discriminate in Bibb County."
Georgia College and State University granted $2.5 million for childhood literacy program
The main course on the menu in Baldwin County is eggs and--a multi million dollar project to help kids learn to read.