Macon man behind bars after drug bust
A Macon man is behind bars after a drug bust.
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Man with plastic bag over his head fails to rob Macon Krystal
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man wearing a plastic bag over his head tried to rob a Krystal Restaurant Tuesday night. Bibb deputies say the criminal entered the fast-food restaurant on Riverside Drive around 10:20 p.m. and demanded the cashier…
Child care worker arrested on child pornography charges in Upson County
THOMASTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An Upson County man is in jail after being arrested for distributing child pornography. David Batchelor, 45, was arrested Monday at his home in Thomaston, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI). He is charged…
Mercer students serenade Daybreak Center participants
Love was in the air at a shelter in Macon on Tuesday. Daybreak shelter invited a special guest to spread the Valentine's Day spirit through music.
Brooklyn Rouse's father speaks out after Miller's arrest
"The first two weeks you know, it was kind of hard, kind of tough," said Brooklyn Rouse's father, Warren Rouse, describing what it was like after Brooklyn was shot.
Macon woman uses grant money to start The Maconites website
Macon is a city full of different personalities. One Macon woman wants to highlight the diversity. "We're actually taking the time to sit and ask someone to tell me their story," said The Maconites creator Susannah Maddux.
Coast Guard searches for Warner Robins man overboard on cruise ship
The United States Coast Guard is searching for a man from Warner Robins who fell overboard on a cruise ship near the Bahamas. 24-year-old Kevin Wellons is believed to have fallen overboard 15 miles southwest of Abaco.
Second suspect arrested in pizza delivery shootings
The second suspect in December's Papa John's pizza delivery shootings was arrested Monday afternoon. US Marshals Southern Regional Fugitive Task Force and Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators arrested 19-year-old Jacob Elijah Miller just after 2:30 PM in Atlanta.
Woman shot delivering pizza in Macon ready to make full recovery
"Survivor" Brooklyn Rouse is set to make a full recovery
Kirby Smart attends Macon Touchdown Club jamboree
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia football coach Kirby Smart was back in middle Georgia Monday, serving as keynote speaker at the Macon Touchdown Club's jamboree. The event, held annually at the Methodist Children's Home on Pierce Avenue, serves as a…
Community center to replace blighted properties on Lynmore Ave.
Community members in Macon-Bibb are saying out with the old and in with the new. City officials began demolition on the first of 19 abandoned properties on Monday.
House fire leaves two injured
The Houston County Fire department is still investigating a house fire in Centerville. Chief Jimmy Williams says the fire started Saturday night around 8:30 PM.
Last minute Valentine's day gifts
"It's always best to order early," said Forget-Me-Not Florist owner, Allen Tatman. The reality is, when Valentine's Day approaches, not a lot of people do.
Jones County sheriff hopes GDOT will add safety measures to bypass
Another person has died in a car wreck on the Gray Bypass. It's the 3rd person since last Thursday. "It's dangerous man," said one driver.
Bibb deputies searching for woman accused of card fraud
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying a woman accused of card fraud. Investigators say the woman pictured in the surveillance footage used stolen credit and debit cards to purchase high end…
Suspect sought in Warner Robins gas station shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police have identified the suspect, accused of robbing a gas station and…
Man tries to rob Family Dollar, leaves empty handed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man left empty handed after trying to rob the Family Dollar on Rocky Creek Road in Macon Sunday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the suspect approached the front counter with a handgun and demanded…
It's a "Night to Shine" for people with special needs
It's a "Night to Shine" for people with special needs
Wilkinson County Middle School students making sure 'No One Eats Alone'
Students at Wilkinson County Middle School are eliminating social isolation in their cafeteria one lunch table at a time.
Potential Ocmulgee National Monument expansion
The Ocmulgee National Monument isn't just one the most visited attractions in Middle Georgia for it's quick escape into nature, but its hundreds of acres of history.
Armed robbery at Macon gas station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A gas station was robbed early Friday morning by a man wearing an insulated jumpsuit. The Petro gas station on Houston Avenue was robbed at gunpoint around 6:30 a.m. The suspect, described as a black male…
Monroe county leaders encourage residents to vote 'yes'
Todd Tolbert, from the Monroe County Hospital Authority is certain residents will vote 'YES' on a referendum that will keep the Monroe County Hospital open.
Experts say a Weather Alert Radio could save your life
Experts say a Weather Alert Radio could save your life
Rant N' Rave: Breaking down the Super Bowl
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's been a few days since the Patriots overcame at 28-3 deficit in Super Bowl LI to stun the Atlanta Falcons, and now Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent dissect the game and what exactly went wrong…
Dr. Vivia Lawton Fowler announced president of Wesleyan College
The search for Wesleyan College's next president is over--and thankfully, search committee members didn't have to look too far.
Man shot outside home on Bloomfield Drive in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in critical condition after being shot early Thursday morning on Bloomfield Drive. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Darius Rozier was standing on the front porch of a home at 5950 Bloomfield…
Houston Medical Center recognized for pre-term birth program
The Patient Safety Award was given to Houston Medical Center for their project, Population Health-Preventing Pre-Term Births Among At-Risk Populations. This award is given annually to Georgia health care organizations who improve patient safety, medical outcomes and reduce the risk of medical errors.
Warner Robins council denies paid maternity leave
Warner Robins city council voted 3-2 against paid maternity leave for city employees at a meeting Tuesday night.
Macon-Bibb to consider interested baseball team's proposal
Macon-Bibb County could be closer to hosting a baseball team at Luther Williams Field. They've been talking about this for awhile and finally, a team is interested. Luther Williams Field is going to need some work before it can host a baseball team.
B.S. Report: No need to be nice about the Falcons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Atlanta Falcons were up 28-3 with just over 17 minutes left to go in Super Bowl LI. The Atlanta Falcons were up 28-3 with just over 17 minutes left to go in Super Bowl LI.…
Teen turns himself in for Warner Robins motel murder
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teenager turned himself in Saturday for a murder that happened last year at a Warner Robins motel. Willie Walters, 18, fled the state after 34-year-old Donell Hawkins was found shot to death at the Budget…
Low wages to blame for higher unemployment in Middle Georgia
Unemployment in Macon-Bibb sits at 5.9%--up from last year--and it's not because there aren't enough job opportunities.
Robins AFB technicians fix radar site after severe storms
When severe storms hit the weekend of January 21st, the Middle Georgia weather radar site went down during a critical time. Technicians at Robins Air Force Base were ready. Meteorologist Kristen Kennedy helps Middle Georgia plan its day with forecasts each morning.
Neighbor speaks out after six-year-old shot: "I tried, I tried my best."
A six-year-old boy was accidentally shot and killed Monday night at the Indian Oaks Apartment complex in Fort Valley. Fort Valley police say Fiya Hollis was at home with his 10 and 13-year-old sisters when he got a hold of a gun and shot himself in the chest.
6-year-old dead after accidental shooting
A five-year-old is dead after he/she was accidentally shot. This is according to a news release from The Fort Valley Department of Public Safety.
Crime rates drop in Macon-Bibb
Crime rates have dropped in Macon-Bibb county over the last year. Bibb County Sheriff's Office Crime Analysis Unit says robberies have decreased by 7% in comparison to 2015.
East Macon residents concerned about trash
If you're driving along Shurling Drive in East Macon, it's not hard to miss some trash collected on the side of the road.
Tailgating is the leading cause of traffic accidents in Warner Robins
For some tailgating means a Saturday well spent. But for residents in Warner Robins, it's an issue drivers deal with every day.
Police looking for suspect connected in 2 commercial burglaries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help catching a burglary suspect. On January 30th, two commercial burglaries were committed at the Dollar Tree on Eisenhower Parkway, and at a Subway restaurant on Mercer University Drive.…
Murder suspect charged with killing cousin appears in court
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man accused of shooting and killing his cousin Saturday in Macon made his first appearance in court Monday afternoon. 55-year-old Robert DeWitt Cummings was arrested Sunday and charged in the murder of 47-year-old Oscar Freeman.…
Navicent hosts healthy cooking expo for American Heart month
It's American Heart month and Navicent Health workers hosted a healthy cooking expo on Friday in honor of the month.
Bird Lady speaks out: "I got lied to and scammed"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Carolyn Freeman says she wanted Super Bowl in Houston to be the trip of a lifetime. But for 23 fans it was quite the opposite. "It just all seemed so perfect and he just was a…
Celebrating Sidney Lanier's 175th birthday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sidney Lanier would have been 175 years old Friday, February 3rd. Lanier was born in a home on High Street, now known as the Sidney Lanier Cottage. Kim Campbell, from the Historic Macon Foundation, stated that he…
Falcons fans prepare for Super Bowl LI in Macon
With Super Bowl LI just a couple of days, it's not hard to spot a Falcon's fan in Middle Georgia. Especially, buying their last minute gear.
Macon retrocade, bar prepares for Super Bowl weekend
A unique bar in Macon is ready for super bowl weekend. "Open bar, lots of games, a lot of good times, and fun and laughs," said Reboot Retrocade & Bar regular Algernon Davidson. There's going to be a lot of gaming going on in Macon this weekend.
Urban Development Authority taking steps to resolve downtown parking dilemma
The Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority held a public hearing to discuss their downtown parking plan on Thursday evening.
Local wing spots compete for bragging rights in Gateway Macon survey
So if you're staying local and looking for a place to get some good eats with your entertainment, Gateway Macon has you covered.
Rant N' Rave: Super Bowl Edition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Super Bowl Sunday is only a few days away, and Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent break down the game in this week's Rant N' Rave. Want to know if there's anyone who could beat Matt Ryan…
Coroner offers rides on Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner and so are the parties. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones is making sure you drink responsibly this Sunday.
Groundbreaking for new Air Force Reserve facility
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Robins Air Force Base Thursday afternoon, to celebrate the beginning of Phase 1 on a brand new facility for the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC). The new…