BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A former Bleckley County detention officer is out on bond after being arrested Monday for sexually assaulting a female inmate. 62-year-old David Strong, of Cochran, was placed on administrative leave in November after allegations he…
The Macon Bacon is one step closer to playing ball with the help of its new sponsors.
The city of Macon is one step closer to becoming home of the first urban agrihood in the state. Tuesday, One South Community Development Corporation announced that a $500,000 grant will help make the agrihood a reality. Executive director Danny…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Deputies are looking for the suspects who robbed a woman outside her home this week. It happened Tuesday on Winston Drive in South Macon. That’s near Southwest High School. Deputies say the woman was…
If you've ever been out shopping, you may have been approached once or twice by a person on the street asking for money.
UPDATE: (12/5/2017): Crawford County Investigator James Hollis has been placed on administrative leave, according to the Bleckley County Sheriff's Office. CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man says he was forced to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office played the role of Santa Claus Monday, taking gifts and toys to the Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital, Navicent Health. The gifts are for the hospital's Holly Jolly Shoppe, which gives…
The Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority (MBCIA) announced its new $136 million investment with Graphic Packaging International Monday afternoon.
November may have determined results for Mayor, but who will claim Warner Robins post 1 city council seat is still up in the air.
GBI special agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Jasper County at the request of the Jasper County Sheriff's Office.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A federal agent with the military was able to thwart a would-be robber at a Macon hotel Sunday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says that a suspect entered the Best Western Inn & Suites on…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -An inmate briefly escaped from the custody of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office Saturday night. Reports say that 30-year-old Sherrod Spivey was being transported from the Bibb County Sheriff's Detention Center to the Bibb County Law Enforcement…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for a suspect who robbed the Family Dollar on Elberta Rd in Warner Robins. Reports say that around 7 p.m. on Sunday, a man walked into the store…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - People gathered along North Houston Lake Blvd., in Centerville on Saturday for the annual Christmas Parade. The parade was full of bright lights, Christmas music, and members of the community. Audrey Powell and her family came…
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All Peach County Schools will be closed Friday December 8th, so students can travel to the 2017 State Championship Football Game. The game starts at 1:00 p.m. The football team, band, and cheerleaders will travel…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -$20,000,000 is the fundraising goal for the new Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital. Hayley Vann, Development Officer for the Navicent Health Foundation, said Saturday's 25th annual Reindeer Run and Santa Stroll helped the foundation get closer to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is closing a few roads during the 2017 Main Street Macon Christmas Parade in downtown Macon Sunday. The parade starts at 3 p.m. in Cherry Street Plaza and travels up Cherry…
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WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is closing several roads during the Warner Robins Christmas Parade on Saturday morning. Davis Drive and Watson Boulevard to Pleasant Hill Road will be shut down starting at 9:30 a.m.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Methodist Home will open a new children's center this summer. Eagle's Nest Children's Center had a ground breaking ceremony Friday morning. The new center will be twice as big as the current children's center. Lonnie Bivins,…
Part of the Unionville neighborhood got a much needed makeover Friday morning. It's all thanks to Bibb County jail inmates taking part in Weed out the Weed.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to the Georgia Department Education, there were more than 6,000 bullying incidents happened during the 2016-2017 school year. Jamie Cassady, Superintendent of Student Affairs for Bibb County, said the district is being more proactive about…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County teacher accused of possessing child pornography is now on administrative leave with pay. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says Robert Smith was charged with sexual exploitation of children after deputies say they found…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - December 1st is World AIDS Day. It's an opportunity to raise awareness on the illness and to remember the lives lost from the virus. The theme for this year's World Aids Day is “Increasing Impact through…
Tennille, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man and the suspect authorities say tried to steal his car are expected to be okay following a shootout in Washington County. Tennille Police says the confrontation started after Kenneth Carter heard someone trying to…
The Macon Bacon unveil their team uniform and other clothing merchandise on 41NBC
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who robbed the Motel 6 on Harrison Road. According to a news release from the Sheriff's Office, a man wearing all black with his face covered…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Christopher Logan wanted to bring something new to the Macon Transit Authority (MTA) , that the community would appreciate. "When people are actually able to see themselves or see people that they know involved in some…
Fortified Technical Solutions is having a Children Financial & Technology Expo
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kings Park residents and community members gathered for the ribbon cutting for the new Kings Park Community Center Thursday. Long time resident Tiffany Hughley says, "The old Kings Park is almost back." Tiffany is a mother…
A Jones county woman and her son are on a mission to make parks across the county more inclusive for children with special needs.
A Georgia theatre is giving the Grand Opera House in Macon a more than $23,000 grant to dig deeper into its history.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Okay, so what does Georgia need to do to beat Auburn this weekend for the SEC Championship? Well, first let’s look at why they got beat on November 11th so badly. Auburn whipped Georgia on the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - You'll soon hear "Tic Tic Doom" inside the Macon Coliseum. Georgia Doom is bringing a few people back home, like Dionte Dinkins. "I grew up on the Macon Knights, looked up to those guys. I've always wanted…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is hoping surveillance video will help them find the three suspects who robbed a convenience store. This happened at the BP on Rumble Road Wednesday morning just after 1. Deputies say…
Healthcare open enrollment is here and health experts encourage residents to sign up.
Attorney Forrest B. Johnson set to have yearly Holiday Gala & Toy Drive Saturday
Community members showed up in high numbers on Tuesday night to defend the schools being considered for closures at an informational the district hosted.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff deputies are trying to figure out why a part of Interstate-75 is the backdrop of a couple of deadly crashes. The latest accident happened on I-75 south right after the Sardis Church Road…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Holidays are a time to be festive, and to show that festiveness with a plethora of decorations covering your home from top to bottom. However, after a while, you may find yourself with a bit…
Macon-Bibb County appointed a new interim county manager Tuesday morning.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff deputies are investigating after a teenager says he was shot twice while trying to smoke outside a South Macon apartment complex. 17-year-old Kedrick Young told deputies that he was shot outside the Autumn…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fun is always in one classroom at Porter Elementary School, thanks to Jayne Gammons. "When I set up the room, I can sit back and watch. I'm the facilitator and they're driving their own learning. They're engaged,"…
The holiday shopping season is here and continues with Cyber Monday. Black Friday kicked off the season, and Small Business Saturday followed.
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bond is now set for the teenager deputies say broke into a couple of cars last week in South Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says it was responding to a call about a man looking…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Milledgeville Police are looking for the man who attacked a woman while she was running at the Oconee River Greeway. Police say the incident happened Monday night before 6. The 22-year-old woman says she was able…
It's officially 'almost Christmas' in Warner Robins. Residents came out to watch Mayor Toms turn on the lights to the city's Christmas Tree.
A person is dead after a fatal car accident on I-75.
UPDATE (12/11/2017): A second man is now facing charges, accused of beating a man at a Macon hotel in November. 49-year-old Orlando Craig Wedlowe turned himself into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center Monday. He was wanted in the aggravated…