Hi-Tech Upgrades coming to Rosa Jackson Recreation Center
Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation is laying the ground work for more major upgrades on Rosa Jackson Recreation Center.
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Bibb Co. District Attorney forms community leader advisory board
"Giving that window to you, to talk to the authority is very significant," said Imam Shaikh Adam Fofana from the Islamic Center of Middle Georgia. It's an opportunity to connect people from everywhere.
Lake Tobesofkee water levels being lowered six feet
Lake Tobesofkee water levels are being lowered six feet.
VECTR seals partnership with United Way
The VECTR Center at Middle Georgia State University is making strides.
Suspect wanted for dollar store burglaries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man, accused of burlgarizing multiple dollar stores. Investigators are asking for the public's help identifying the suspect in photographs taken from surveillance video. Deputies say the man committed…
900 Wreaths delivered for veterans
About 900 wreaths were dropped off at Riverside Cemetery Monday afternoon in preparation for National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday.
Children at St. Joseph's School march in "Parade of Gifts"
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Children at St. Joseph's Catholic School were in the spirit of giving as they marched down High Street carrying hundreds of toys Monday morning. The students walked during the "Parade of Gifts" with donations in hand…
Two Byron police officers shot during drug raid
Two Byron police officers were injured during a drug raid early Monday morning in Crawford County. The Fort Valley Department of Public Safety confirms both of the officers are in stable condition with non life-threatening injuries. The GBI says 31-year-old Rainer Tyler Smith is the man who shot them.
Macon County Georgia Dome bound after celebratory sendoff
The pep band, fog machines, even confetti--the Bulldogs had it all Friday morning.
Macon-Bibb Public Works serves up food donations
"I've made it into a friendly competition," said Macon-Bibb Public Works Director Marvin Land. We all know it's the giving season right about this time of year.
Avoid a D.U.I. during the holidays
With the holiday season in full effect, more drivers are on the road. Especially drivers who shouldn't be.
Family Dollar robbed at gunpoint in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men who robbed the Family Dollar on Houston Ave. Thursday night. Investigators say two men entered the store around 9:30 p.m. One suspect, carrying a shotgun, demanded…
Man caught trying to rob Subway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office caught a man after he tried to rob the Subway on Eisenhower Parkway. A Subway employee told investigators a man walked into the store wearing an orange ski mask and demanded…
Georgia Power wants you to be prepared for winter weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Power wants to make sure you're prepared for the winter weather that is headed our way. This week was Winter Weather Awareness Week, and the power company is taking steps to make sure you and…
Both police officers in Americus shooting die, suspect dead
"You learn how strong the community is," said Scott. Teachable moments have come fast for Americus Police Chief Mark Scott. "You learn how resilient our police officers are," said Scott.
Forest Hill road construction proposals
Forest Hill road will soon be widening to three lanes. This according Macon-Bibb leaders who made the announcement at a public information meeting today.
Macon-Bibb hosts vendor fair
Macon-Bibb County is striving to help businesses succeed. The county, school district, housing authority and water authority teamed up to host a vendor fair for local businesses.
Family Dollar employee shot during armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An employee at a Family Dollar Store in Macon was shot during an armed robbery attempt Thursday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a man entered the store on Emery Highway around 9 a.m. and…
Miss America 2016 first to record at Mercer Music at Capricorn Studio
Betty Cantrell, who is also known as Miss America 2016, is recording her first country EP in Macon.
New facility for Jones County Animal Services underway
Jones Animal Services will finally get the space they need. Commissioners approved construction for a new facility for the shelter and the county has already cleared the lot for the space.
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center honors veterans on Pearl Harbor Day
"It was a beautiful day," said Kendall Newman, who was in Hawaii when the Pearl Harbor attack happened. "The neighbor came over and said we were being attacked." December 7th, 1941 - America's spacious skies filled with Japanese planes. "But she didn't know whether they were Germans or Japanese," said Newman.
UPDATE: Milledgeville shooting suspect is in custody
UPDATE - Officials from the Milledgeville Police Department tell 41NBC News Kiunte Montrelle Lawrence is in custody. Milledgeville, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators with the Milledgeville Police Department Detectives Bureau are searching for a suspect in a shooting incident that occurred today in…
Convicted murderer William Sallie executed by lethal injection
JACKSON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Georgia death row inmate was executed. William Sallie died by lethal injection at 10:15 this evening at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center in Jackson. Sallie was convicted for the 1990 murder of a Bacon County…
Downtown Challenge winners announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia announced its second round of funded projects from the Downtown Challenge. The winners have submitted various ideas that could make downtown Macon a better place. The Peyton Anderson Foundation and…
Miller takes Culloden mayor's race, 53-32
"Culloden is a small town," said voter Faye Eller. There's not a ton of registered voters in Culloden. "It's been a good, thriving community," said Eller.
Bibb County Sheriff's Office donates gifts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's Office made a special delivery to Navicent Health Children's Hospital. They dropped off boxes of toys for the young patients. The toys were added to the "Holly Jolly Shoppe" the hospital has for children on…
Students donate to Kids Yule Love
First Presbyterian Day School's Beta Club collected more than 300 toys for the Kids Yule Love Organization.
Man shot to death outside his home in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was killed after being shot outside his home on Bailey Avenue Tuesday morning. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 29-year-old Antwan Baker was shot in the face while sitting in his car. The Bibb…
Macon Centreplex hosts Holiday Food Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 41NBC partnered up with several organizations Monday to help gather donations for a good cause. The Macon Centreplex, along with the Macon Mayhem hockey team, helped the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank by accepting donations of…
Macon-Bibb wins awards for 'Keep Georgia Beautiful'
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and the county won six first place awards out of seven categories overall in the 2016 Keep Georgia Beautiful Awards Luncheon .
Friend, colleague remembers Monroe County Commissioner Jim Ham
"We've been to 13, 14 hundred meetings together," said Monroe County Commissioner Larry Evans. You have a tendency to get to know someone after serving the public with them for a long time. "We've had to work for the best interests of Monroe County," said Evans. "Ham and I started on the Board of Commissioners in 1987," said Evans.
Keeping Organized: Gift giving ideas
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Maybe you and your loved ones would like to get more organized in the new year. If so, professional organizer Andi Willis spends a few moments to share with us some of her gifts ideas to…
Armed man robs Macon gas station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMG) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is trying to find out who robbed the Raceway Gas Station on Mercer University Drive. Investigators say a man wearing a mask walked into the store and demanded money with a…
Police looking for couple accused of credit card fraud
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a male and female suspect accused of using a fraudulent credit card. Investigators say the couple used the card at several locations in Macon.…
Forsyth teen killed in single-car accident
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teenager is dead after a single-car accident on Highway 42 near Montpelier Springs Rd. Sunday morning. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, four people were traveling in a Chevrolet Camaro when it went off…
Weekend rain on the way!
Happy Friday! After a few dry days rain is on the way for the weekend! A system is setting up to our west and we could see a few showers as early as Saturday night, ahead of which we will…
The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 16
Here are the scores and highlights from the week of December 2.
Monroe County Commissioner Jim Ham dead after single car accident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County Commission Jim Ham is dead after a single car accident. Officials from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office say Ham lost control of his pick-up truck on U.S. Highway 41 near Woodward Road this afternoon.…
Gray considers hotel, motel tax
"We're going to lose the business first of all," said Days Inn owner Kevin Patel. Patel owns the only hotel in Gray that takes customers. It's those customers he's worried about losing because of a possible hotel tax in the city.
Ocmulgee named National Treasure
Ocmulgee National Monument will now join the ranks of significant historic places in the United states. Like the Grand Canyon it is now considered a National Treasure.
Dollar General robbed at gunpoint in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for two masked men, accused of robbing the Dollar General on Pio Nono Avenue Thursday night. Investigators say two men, wearing masks, entered the store carrying shotguns and demanded…
Animal Rescue Training
Dr. Rebecca Gimenez is an expert when it comes to handling large animals, especially horses.
Local organization does their part for World AIDS Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today across the globe is World AIDS Day, and one local organization is doing their part to help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. The Middle Georgia Sisterhood, established in 1999, was created for the specific purpose…
Governor Deal forms committee to select new Dooly Co. Board of Education
"Coming from a rural community, that's what's going to be the door opener for them," said State Representative Patty Bentley. Students might be able to walk to the door, but getting through takes knowledge. "To really explore this world through education," said Bentley. "So education is very important."
Macon-Bibb missing man found unharmed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The bibb county sheriff’s office has found the man who jumped out of an ambulance. 54-year-old Keith Lynn Jones was being check for cutting himself after he broke a window at his home. Jones was hiding…
B.S. Report: Time to jump on Falcons bandwagon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Atlanta Falcons deserve our apology – well, at least my apology. The Falcons had a horrible season debut against Tampa Bay and I was the one on the bridge wanting to jump. I saw nothing…
Twins read to twins
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a twin? Well, twins, Marilyn Erbentraut and Carolyn Rath have the answer to that question in their new book, "I Am A Twin! Me Too!".
Jones Co. deputies search for missing man
The Jones County Sheriff's Office continues to search for a man missing since last week. Joe Frank Ussery Jr. has dementia and likes to walk where ever he goes. "It's a very heartfelt gesture for people I know and people I don't know," said his son, Joe Frank Ussery Jr.
Armed robber steals pills from CVS in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who took pills from a CVS Pharmacy after flashing a gun at the clerk. The armed robbery happened at the CVS on Gray Highway Tuesday night. Investigators…
Severe Weather Threat for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)) - There is a slight risk of severe weather across portions of Middle Georgia today. An approaching cold front is firing up a line of storms that has already produced severe weather including tornadoes in Louisiana, Mississippi…