Hancock County Schools to keep accreditation after AdvancED review
Hancock county schools is now 'overall improving' after nearly 3 year 'under review' by AdvancEd.
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Coach's Corner: Mark Daniel of the Rutland Hurricanes
The Hurricanes finished last year with a 2-8 record.
Macon-Bibb looking for next county manager
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb needs a county manager and you can now apply if you have what it takes to oversee the county. A few weeks ago, commissioners were given the opportunity to pick the characteristics they would like…
Fiber internet company bringing service to Dublin neighborhood
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dublin man says he's been waiting years for a high-speed internet service. Now, it looks like he an many of his small town neighbors are getting their wish. Southern Fibernet is beginning to move the…
Doctors want fast food restaurant out of hospitals
A group of doctors want to get rid of fast food at hospitals around the country and they're starting in Macon. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a non-profit organization made up of 12,000 doctors, is campaigning to have McDonald's removed from the Medical Center, Navicent Health.
Free coffee shop opens in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local church has opened a free coffee shop to the public. It's located right in the pleasant hill community. Strong Tower Fellowship opened up their doors and welcomes everyone to stop by during the mornings…
What's Right With Our Schools: Dublin students earn high school credits during the summer
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I-16E re-opened near Dublin after tractor trailer hits bridge
UPDATE: Both lanes of I-16E near Dublin are open again after they were shut down Monday morning. A tractor trailer carrying a large piece of equipment collided with the Highway 441 overpass. Both lanes were shut down at Exit 51…
Flash Foods robbed in Macon, suspect on the run
Bibb deputies are looking for the man who robbed Flash Foods store Sunday morning.
Bibb deputies search for man who shot his father in law
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who shot his girlfriend's stepfather on Saturday afternoon. Bibb deputies responded to a call of a person shot on McKenzie Drive in Macon around 4:00 p.m.…
GDC says inmates used a toothbrush to escape from bus in Putnam Co.
The Georgia Department of Corrections is doing a little correcting of its own after a thorough investigation of the Putnam County inmate escape. Now we know exactly how those two inmates got out.
Bibb County School District adds exterior cameras to school buses
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District is preparing for a safe school year, especially with transportation. School officials added cameras to the outside of school buses. "We have on record, documented well over 100 violations per day,"…
Georgia Doom Football Team has tryouts Saturday
Georgia Doom tryouts will be Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The fee is $60.00 and 40 spots are open.
Coach's Corner: J.T. Wall of the John Milledge Trojans
The Trojans won a state championship in 2016.
Angie's List: Keeping your deck properly maintained
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New information on how Donnie Rowe and Ricky Dubose escaped
New information on how Donnie Rowe and Ricky Dubose escaped
Who's got the winning ticket? Macon convenience store sells multi million dollar lotto ticket
If you bought a lottery ticket from the ABC Food Mart on MLK Blvd within the last week you may be in luck.
2017 Macon Film Festival is underway
2017 Macon Film Festival is underway
Dublin Police Department's Transformer Project nears completion
A year ago Dublin Police started construction on three abandoned homes in the community near Stubbs Park.
Georgia Ranked 5th in nation for hot car death, kidsandcars.org says
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hot car deaths continue in Georgia with another baby dead Tuesday in Atlanta. According to kidsandcars.org, Georgia ranks 5th in the nation for these deaths. Todd Braswell, ER Services Director at the Coliseum Medical Center, said…
Coach's Corner: Greg Moore of the FPD Vikings
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Special needs playground being built in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A playground for special needs children is popping up in Monroe County. Leadership Monroe's Class of 2016 has been working towards it for a year and a half, and now it's being built. "It's gonna be…
One person dead in multi-car accident near Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A person died in a car accident on I-75 North near Perry Thursday morning. Houston County Coroner, Danny Galpin, says it happened at 10:10 am near mile marker 135. 69-year-old Charles Posey, of Cordele, died at…
Boyfriend charged in Dublin woman's death
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Dublin man is in jail, facing multiple charges in his girlfriend's death. Mark Moriarty was taken into custody Thursday. Moriarty found his girlfriend, 50-year-old Denise Marie Divine dead Monday morning. According to the Laurens County…
Rev. Al Sharpton speaking at conference in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Rev. Al Sharpton is coming to Macon to speak at a three-day conference. The civil rights activist is a guest speaker at the National Action Network Middle Georgia Conference happening in Macon from August 3-5. Shaprton…
Kevin Hart is coming to Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Comedian, Kevin Hart is making a stop in Macon while on his tour. Hart will be in town Saturday, September 9th at the Macon City Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now. They range from $48-$78. You…
Man dies weeks after being hit by a car
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says 68 year old David Lawing passed away this morning. Lawing was hit by a car while he was jogging back on July 6th on Fulton Mill Road near Clayts Circle. Jones…
Teen car crash causes power outages near Eisenhower Parkway and Pio Nono Ave.
The power is out for Macon residents after a Macon teen crashed his car into a light pole earlier this evening.
Macon man busted with drugs and a weapon during traffic stop
A Macon man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop he tried to pay his way out of.
Lizella teen arrested and charged for pistol whipping his father
A teen in Lizella is still in jail after his arrest on Wednesday for pistol whipping his father.
B.S. Report: Freddie Freeman the face of the Braves franchise
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We are seeing a star emerge for the Atlanta Braves. I’m not talking about Johan Camargo or even Ender Inciarte. Yes, they are opening eyes, and Inciarte might be a star in the making himself. I’m…
Coach's Corner: David Bruce of the Veterans Warhawks
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Macon Film Festival ready for busy weekend of movies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Four Macon theaters are ready for the crowds ahead of the 2017 Macon Film Festival. Organizers are preparing the summer heat to push people inside. "There's nothing better on a hot day than to sit inside…
Macon's baseball team needs a name, asking for public's help
Macon's new Coast Plain League team is in full swing with preparations. Among making plans for renovations, trying to find a coach, and get ticket sales underway, there's still something missing. They need a name and they're asking the public suggestions.
Operation Southern Shield in full effect
Operation Southern Shield was created to encourage the public to follow the speed limit. The campaign involves five states and will continue until June 22nd.
Man drove himself to restaurant after being shot
A man drove himself to a restaurant in Macon after he was shot.
Masked man robs Macon restaurant
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who robbed Lucky China Restaurant located 4221 Mercer University Drive. The incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Deputies say a masked man entered the…
Armed robbery suspect arrested at Macon home
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man accused of three armed robberies in Macon is now behind bars. Bibb deputies and US Marshals Southeastern Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 32-year-old Antonio Ivey Sr. Tuesday afternoon. He was hiding in a bedroom at…
Peach County Commissioners vote for $200,000 court house security system
Commissioners voted in favor of spending a hefty $200,000 on a brand new court house security system. The vote narrowly passed 3 to 2 because there was a lot of discussion as to whether they even need something so high tech--and whether they could afford it.
Coach's Corner: Roger Holmes of the Dublin Fighting Irish
The Fighting Irish were 8-3 last season.
Beauty pageant raises money for charity with golf tournament
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A trio of beauty pageant winners helped raise money at a Macon golf course Friday. The Miss Macon Organization held its fifth annual "Teeing Off for Children and Education Golf Tournament to raise money for the Children's…
Macon-Bibb tax commissioner proposes option to tackle blight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb commissioners are voting Tuesday night to approve the funding to tear down blighted homes in a couple of areas. While their fight to get rid of these abandoned homes continues, there could be another option…
Woman found dead in her Dublin home
A woman was found dead in her home Monday morning on Rockdale Drive. According to Laurens County Sheriff's Major Stan Wright, 50-year-old Denise Marie Divine was found by her boyfriend. Deputies arrived at the scene around 9:30 am.
Supply Drive Brings many teachers to town
Teachers as far as Henry County came to town to get a bag of supplies, so they don't have to dig into their own pocket to buy supplies this school year. The bags were worth $40 each.
Neighbors shaken up after home invasion murder
A man is on the run after he shot and killed a man in his home Tuesday morning.
Breaking News... man murdered in East Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones says 21 year old Casey Harvey was shot and killed during a home invasion at his East Macon apartment. The homicide took place at the Rockland Apartments on Recreation Road. 41-NBC'S Karlisha…
State Rep. reveals i-16 exit 1 to close end of July
State Representative James Beverly met with neighbors in East Macon to discuss major changes happening with construction on the i-16/i-75 project.
Bibb County Sheriff's host "Walk for Safety"
Bibb County Sheriff's deputies are literally taking steps toward positive relationships with the community.
Ways to Avoid Getting Robbed
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man robbed two people this weekend and is still on the run. The victims were shopping at Walmart and Kroger. The suspect demanded money from each victim in the parking lot. He approached one victim,…
Macon-Bibb commissioners to vote on funding second phase of skate park
The Central City Skate Park is ready to roll with new additions. The new skate park opened early this year as part of the three point seven million dollar SPLOST project for Central City Park. Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation Interim Director,Robert Walker says it's been a big hit since.