FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Fort Valley State University employee is on administrative leave while the University System of Georgia conducts an investigation. The university released a statement announcing it notified the University System of Georgia about potential employee…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT)- Bibb County Sheriff's Office has investigated social media threats towards Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School all weekend. According to a Facebook post from Bibb County School District, they received multiple calls over the weekend about…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police are investigating a homicide that happened early Saturday morning in Macon. Just before 2:30 a.m., deputies responded to Mason St, between Anthony Rd and Carroll St, for a report of a person who had been…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men were shot at a gas station on Rocky Creek Rd Saturday. Just before 1:30 a.m., it was reported that there was an argument in the parking lot of the Quick Serve gas station between…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened at the Chambers Cove Apartment Complex in west Macon. Reports say that just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday, 35-year-old Chaz Green, a resident at Chambers Cove…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) A woman was found dead with a gunshot wound in Macon at 2032 Vining Circle. Bibb County Coroner Lonnie Miley says 75 year old Ann Leonard was found dead in her home. Her brother called 911 after…
A man who was allegedly trying to break in to homes at an apartment complex was shot in the head.
Update: The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says the missing teen was found safe in Henry County, and the suspect is in custody. At approximately 1:50 p.m., the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Henry County Police Department of…
Two people are dead and one is in critical condition after three separate shootings.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Macon is one step closer to becoming home of the first urban Agrihood in the state. One South Community Development Corporation is giving us a look at what's to come. One South CDC took feedback from the…
When many people hear “prefabricated” or “modular” in relation to houses, they picture trailers or hastily built tract homes. But as Angie’s List reports, today’s prefab housing embraces flexible and modern design with all the amenities.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Author Dr. Lucille O’Neal paid a visit to Macon Friday afternoon to take part in the 2nd Annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon held at the Tubman Museum. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because O’Neal is the…
Good Evening! A mixed bag of weather is on the way for the weekend. Saturday looks lovely with highs in the 80's and plenty of sunshine...so we are going to focus pretty much entirely on Sunday. A line of strong/severe…
Middle Georgia's biggest pottery show is back! The Macon Arts Alliance is holding its 13th annual Fired Works this weekend at Central City Park.
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is safe after two Centerville police officers pulled her from a burning car Wednesday afternoon. Lieutenant Scott Radebaugh and Detective Sergeant Ryan Powell were responding to reports of a car accident on Collins Avenue…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Warner Robins man is in jail without bond after being found in possession of stolen property from several homes in Houston, Wilcox, Twiggs and Peach counties, according to the Houston County Sheriff's Office. Houston…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's still time for you to sign up your high school student for the "Build a Budget Pop Up Workshop" happening April 21st in Macon. Organizers say it will prepare students for the real world. "I…
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Earlier this year, colder temperatures had some Middle Georgia farmers worried about the future of their crops. Freezing temperatures in March damaged some peaches that were starting to bloom. Dickey Farms Co-Owner, Lee Dickey says early bloomers…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Board of Elections is adding the District 1 race to the May Election. The election is May 22nd. In a 4 to 1 vote, during a special called meeting, the board decided to add the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Board of Elections did not mention what it will address during a special called board meeting set for today. The meeting happening right now comes just days after Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert broke a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- A Macon woman and her family is receiving, what she calls, a huge blessing. Macon area Habitat for Humanity selected Andrea Harris to receive a newly built home. Harris says they have been living with relatives, but…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man will spend life in prison without the possibility of parole after Bibb County jurors found him guilty of shooting and killing a man in 2016. Evidence shows 27-year-old Brandon Trayvon Haywood shot Marcus…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Bibb County School District is continuing their efforts to integrate technology into the curriculum. Earlier this month, The Center for Digital Education awarded Bibb Schools as winner of a digital school district survey. Bibb County School District…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Board of Elections did not mention what it will address during a special called board meeting tomorrow. Friday's meeting comes just days after Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert broke a tie vote for a plan…
Deputies in Monroe County have a thief on their hands and it's costing tax payers thousands of dollars to replace dozens of signs they say were stolen.
Coliseum Medical Center in Macon is trying to bring more awareness to suicide in the area and hosting its 4th annual suicide prevention symposium.
Documents obtained in an open records request show that the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) is demanding nearly $2 million from three construction companies.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is recovering in the hospital after crashing his car in east Macon. According to witnesses, a red 2016 Chevy Malibu was traveling north on Hopewell Rd around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, when the driver began…
New polling from NBC News and Survey Monkey found that Georgia is split on President Donald Trump. 49% approve of the way he is handling the job. 49% disapprove.
The Tom Fontaine Park in West Macon is ready for ball to be played.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Braves have gotten off to a good start, which is very important for a team in a rebuilding process. Baby steps are sometimes the most important things to take when a team is going through…
Though industry in cities across the state of Georgia have continued to flourish, rural communities are much further behind.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jeffersonville Road in East Macon is now open following a crash involving a log truck. Authorities say the driver of the log truck ran a red light at the intersection of Ocmulgee East Boulevard just before…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Congressman Austin Scott released a statement after Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan announced that he will not seek re-election. Today, Ryan told his staff and GOP lawmakers that he will not seek another…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A new barbecue restaurant in Gray is working around the clock to serve up award-winning barbecue to the people of Jones County. The 107 Smokehouse opened in early April at its location on Gray Highway, and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County grand jurors charged two Macon residents with several counts of aggravated assault after police say they shot a man in the eye in Dec. 2017. Shelley Davis Johnson Jr., 36, and Dekeledricks Jamal Jacobs,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County grand jurors indicted a Macon woman on charges she beat, starved and burned a 3-year-old boy, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Latonya Demetira Stephens, 39, of Macon, is charged with four…
UPDATE (4/10/2018): A grand jury indicted Jamal Rowe Tuesday on charges of rape, criminal attempt to commit rape, two counts of burglary and three counts of aggravated assault, according to the Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office. Police say Rowe broke…
If you're looking for a new way to order in there's a few new apps in town you'll probably want to check out--Waitr and Orange Crate.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Monroe County and neighboring communities are mourning the loss of a former Monroe County Commissioner. Harold Carlisle died suddenly this past weekend. Carlisle was a man who loved taking care of his lawn, an avid reader, businessman,…
Some Macon-Bibb County agencies are going to see cuts in their budgets next year, but where and how much is what Macon-Bibb county commissioners need to decide.
Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert broke a tie vote today for a plan that would have asked the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections to reconsider the election date for the open District 1 commission seat.
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents in Bonaire will soon find a new Publix in their community. Publix Super Markets will open its new location Thursday, April 19th at the Merganser Commons at Bonaire Shopping Center. That's located on Ga. Highway…
An early morning fire damaged two buildings in downtown Forsyth, including Flowers by Helen.
Perdue Farms is adding 125 new jobs to its cooking operation in Perry. The company is planning to install a third cooking line, according to a news release from Governor Nathan Deal's office.
The National Weather Service confirmed that a weak, EF-0 tornado touched down in Laurens County during storms Saturday evening. The tornado was weak and uprooted and snapped several trees near Graham Pond, 11 miles ESE of Dublin. The tornado produced…
It's been over a year since Bowden Golf Course was rewarded $340,000 in SPLOT funds. this morning, they finally broke ground on the project. It's a $340,000 facelift. Even though the project started this Monday morning, Bowden Golf Course Director…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man who raped a mentally ill woman behind a Kroger in Macon will spend 25 years in prison. 25-year-old David Lee Davis was found guilty back in February to forcing the then 21-year-old woman to…
A state lawmaker from Eastman is going above and beyond to help one man in his district whose home was destroyed in last year's tornado.
Sumter County Coroner Greg Hancock says right now there isn't any foul play suspected and that they believe the death may be a suicide.