Power restored at all Bibb schools, classes to resume Monday
The Bibb County School District will return to its normal hours of operation on Monday, 9/18.
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Secretary Perdue makes first stop in Fort Valley visiting damaged farms
The United States secretary of agriculture, Sonny Purdue was in Middle Georgia Friday afternoon. Fort Valley's Mason Pecans was his first stop of touring farms damaged by Irma and Harvey.
Warner Robins scammer arrested after kidnapping teenage girl
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A scammer was arrested Wednesday for kidnapping a teenager. On Tuesday the Warner Robins Police Department told the public to be careful of a scammer. Chief Brett Evans, Warner Robins Police Department, said the scammer…
Central High School feeds Bibb County Students
Central High School is feeding Bibb County students while schools are closures.
Angie's List: Pet-Friendly Flooring
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The play Leading Ladies opens tonight at the Warner Robins Little Theatre
The play Leading Ladies opens tonight at the Warner Robins Little Theatre
Bibb Deputies investigating shooting on Atwood Drive
Bibb County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a person show on Atwood Drive Wednesday evening. They responded just after 9:30 P.M.
BCSO needs the public's help in search for missing Oregon man
Bibb County Deputies need the community's help to find a missing Oregon man who was last seen in Georgia. He was last heard from on August 3rd.
Flint Energies still working to restore everyone's power
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 2,000 Flint Energies customers remain without power. The company's infrastructure was damaged by Tropical Storm Irma, making it hard for the company to get to customers quickly. Marian McLemore, Vice President of Cooperative…
Local businesses face major losses during power outages
Many people in Middle Georgia are still feeling the after effects of Irma. Thousands are without power, including businesses.
Man shot dead outside Houston County mobile home
HOUSTON COUNTY, (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after being shot at a Houston County trailer park Thursday morning. The Houston County Sheriff's Office says 23-year-old Curtis Thomas died from a single gunshot wound to the chest. He was found…
Report Irma storm damages to GEMA for possible assistance
If you had any damages to your home during Irma, you can report it to the state. Send your applications to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA).
U.S. Army officials say they have some great career opportunities to explore
U.S. Army officials say they have some great career opportunities to explore
Trucker killed in accident on Hwy. 49 in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after being hit by a car in Perry Wednesday night. Georgia State Patrol says a truck driver parked his 18-wheeler in a turn lane on Georgia State Route 49 near Avera Dr.…
With traffic signals still out, BCSO urges drivers to be careful
The storm has passed in Macon-Bibb but remnants in the form of power outages still remain. Several of those outages include traffic lights.
Always a Dawg: Roquan Smith's journey from Macon County to UGA
Roquan Smith has been a special player since his rec league days. The Macon County graduate is now a starting linebacker for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Flames burst from generator, destroy home in Gray
A fire destroyed a house in Gray Tuesday night. A family lost power after Irma and was relying on their generator. What they didn't know, was it would cause their home to go up in flames. According to the Gray Fire Department, it happened just before 11 PM on 1443 Monticello Highway.
Schools closed for the rest of the week in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Due to people still being left without power and debris in the roads, the counties listed below have closed school for the remainder of the week: Bibb County Cirrus Academy Jones County Laurens County Telfair County…
Bibb County Schools closed for the rest of the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Six schools in Bibb County still have no power due to damage from Tropical Storm Irma. Due to power outages and fallen trees blocking roads, the district closed schools for the entire county these past few…
DFCS offers emergency food stamps to eligible families
DFCS is offering emergency food stamps to eligible families.
The B.S. Report: Defense leads Bulldogs to win over Notre Dame
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia beat Notre Dame last Saturday night by one point. We might have believed that if the Bulldogs won, Jake Fromm would have been the reason. But he really wasn’t. It was the Georgia defense that…
Red Cross keeps one shelter open in Macon for Irma victims
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One evacuation shelter is still open in Macon, two days after Tropical Storm Irma slammed Middle Georgia. The East Macon Recreation Center is taking on the storm's victims, even though the shelter lost its power and…
Irma Damage in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- As crews work tirelessly to fix issues and clean up the mess, we wanted to take a look at the toll the damage Irma took on Middle Georgia. If you have any storm damage pictures, please email…
East Macon convenience store set on fire and burglarized
An east Macon store caught fire Wednesday morning, incident under investigation.
Elderly Irma evacuees find a piece of home in Macon
A group of elderly evacuees from St. Simons found a little piece of home right here in Middle Georgia. They stayed with assisted living residents in Macon.
Church group gives free laundry service to Irma evacuees
Hurricane evacuees in Macon got to take one last load off before heading back home on Tuesday thanks to a local church group.
Georgia National Guard assists in evacuee traffic
Now that Irma has passed, many are taking advantage of the clearing weather, to head home. This also means interstates will be busier.
Crews working hard to clean up damage from Tropical Storm Irma
MACON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Trees are down, the power is out, and traffic signals aren't working. Chris Floore, spokesperson for Macon-Bibb, said Macon-Bibb crew members are working hard to fix these issues. " We had 92 roads reported closed last night.…
Thousands of Flint Energies customers without power; repairs slowed
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Flint Energies is telling many of its customers around Houston County that they could be without power for several days. As of noon on Tuesday, around 5,000 Houston County residents who use Flint were still…
A League Of Their Own: Middle Georgia Derby Demons are looking for more women to play
A League Of Their Own: Middle Georgia Derby Demons are looking for more women to play
Irma leaves behind significant damage in Laurens County
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thousands are without power and hundreds of trees are down in Laurens County after Tropical Storm Irma slammed the county Monday. More than 15 trees fell down onto I-16 West between Dublin and Macon, pushing traffic…
What to do if you have debris around your house because of Tropical Storm Irma
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency made a post on their Facebook page Tuesday morning about what you need to do if you have debris around your house. These are the guidelines the EMA listed: - All tree…
Residents out of power flock to fast food joints
Many restaurants and stores across Macon-Bibb county are closed because of power outages caused by Hurricane Irma. But, that wasn't the case for two fast food restaurants in Macon.
Gray couple loses power, still "have each other"
Gray couple loses power in their home, but they're prepared for the tropical storm.
UPDATE: Macon-Bibb EMA announces Monday closures
Hurricane Irma is slowly creeping near and the time to get prepared is creeping away.
Cochran church open its doors to Hurricane Irma evacuees
A Cochran church opened its doors for Hurricane Irma evacuees.
Multiple shelters full, fifth opening in Macon for Hurricane evacuees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fifth shelter is opening in Macon for Hurricane Irma evacuees after three shelters filled up over the weekend. As of Sunday, the Memorial Park and Rosa Jackson Recreation Centers are open for evacuees. Away from…
Georgia Power staging utility trucks at Centreplex in preparation for Irma
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Utility trucks began lining the parking lot of the Macon Centreplex Sunday ahead of Hurricane Irma coming through Georgia. More than 60 Georgia Power and Badger excavation trucks are mobilizing at the entertainment center. With much…
Warner Robins animal control takes in evacuated animals
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Several counties in Georgia are under mandatory evacuation because of Hurricane Irma's shift. One of those, is Chatham County and Warner Robins is doing it's part to help. Warner Robins Animal Control is taking in cats…
Gov. Deal declares state of emergency for all counties in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's governor has declared an emergency for the entire state as Hurricane Irma's approach triggers widespread severe weather threats, including the first-ever tropical storm warning for Atlanta. MORE: LOCAL SCHOOL CLOSINGS Gov. Nathan Deal's new emergency declaration…
Three masked men rob Dollar General in Bloomfield
Bibb County deputies are looking for three men who robbed Dollar General in Bloomfield on Saturday night.
Contraflow lanes on I-16 will close by 4 p.m., traffic flow will go back to normal
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Contraflow lanes for I-16 are now closed. Traffic will no longer move west in the I-16 Eastbound lane. The Georgia Department of Transportation and Georgia Public Safety are working together to close the contraflow lanes by…
Contraflow lanes on I-16 east opened Saturday morning
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Contraflow lanes on 1-16 East opened Saturday morning. The lanes were opened to help people evacuating from the Coastal Georgia area because of Hurricane Irma. Lanes were opened around 7:00 a.m. in Savannah. Cars were seen…
The End Zone: Scores and highlights from week 4
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Rant N' Rave: Bulldogs on 41NBC Edition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Saturday night on 41NBC, the Georgia Bulldogs take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in South Bend, Indiana. This is a historic match-up for both teams, as this will be the first contest between the two…
Angie's List: Modern Homes Burn Faster - How to Stay Safe
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The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 4
Here are the scores and highlights from the week of September 9.
Two Macon evacuation shelters full, another opening
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Within nearly 24 hours of opening, two shelters in Macon for Hurricane Irma evacuees are full. The Frank Johnson Recreation Center on Mercer University Dr. is opening immediately for other evacuees needing shelter. The East Macon…
Georgia National Fairgrounds welcomes evacuees, animals
The Georgia National Fairgrounds trying to bring relief to pet owners who are evacuating, specifically those with horses.
FEMA stages at Robins Air Force Base for Hurricane Irma
Robins Air Force base is being used as a staging area for FEMA. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has 4 different task forces on base at the moment.