Macon Native Creates Lay's potato chip flavor
A macon native created a Lay's flavor. He is currently in a competition with two other people. The winner gets $1,000,000.
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Coach's Corner: Mike Chastain of the Warner Robins Demons
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Last season, under a new head coach in Mike Chastain, the Demons of Warner Robins only went 3-8. That was still good for a playoff berth, but lost out in the first round to Griffin by…
Toddler dies in front seat after I-75 car accident
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A car accident in Perry Thursday night killed a two-year-old girl on I-75. According to Georgia State Patrol's Sgt. Robbie Robinson, the child was in the front seat in a car-seat at the time of the…
8 Arrested After police chase
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Eight people are in custody after a police chase. An officer with the Motor Carrier Compliance Division tried to stop a burgundy F-150 on I-75, near mile marker 199 for a traffic violation, but the driver…
'Timer Cap' product aims to put a dent in drug overdoses
A product on the shelves of drug stores across America could help put a dent in the number of deaths by overdose. You may have seen the Timer Cap before in stores like a CVS or Rite Aid.
Gray Fire Dept. encouraging recycling to raise money for burn victims
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Gray Fire Department recycled more than 450 pounds of aluminum cans to raise money for the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation Wednesday. The foundation, located in Augusta helps families of burn patients who are at the…
Macon-Bibb commissioners approve funding for two group homes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Middle Georgia organization is building two homes for people with developmental disabilities. Macon-Bibb commissioners approved funding $758,123 for River Edge Behavioral Health and Georgia Behavioral Health Services. For decades, River Edge has helped thousands of…
Coach's Corner: Jamey Watson of the Westfield Hornets
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Construction for new senior center underway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Seniors living in Macon-Bibb County will soon have a place to hang out and enjoy fun activities. County commissioners held a groundbreaking for a new senior center that will be located in downtown Macon at Central…
Woman arrested after cutting person in fight at Centerville mall
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Centerville Police Department arrested a woman Wednesday for her role in a fight that broke out at the Galleria Mall in Centerville Tuesday night. 38-year-old Keisha Woodson is accused of slashing a female juvenile with…
Navicent Health settles for $2.5 million in fraud claims
Navicent Health is settling for more than $2.5 million in a fraud claim.
NewTown Macon CEO Josh Rogers says downtown Macon continues to rise
NewTown Macon CEO says downtown Macon continues to rise
$10 million in bonds approved for Monroe County hospital
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Commission approved $10 million in bonds to alleviate costs and fund renovations at the Monroe County Hospital Wednesday night. The hospital's chairman, Tony Ussery, says the bond money was jointly approved by the…
Cat of the Week: Cricket
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Ranger Finds African Tortoise
An African Sulcata Tortoise was found by a Ranger on Sardis Church Rd. and Goodall Mill Rd. The tortoise is now known as Douglas The Tank.
Four year-old in the hospital after accidentally shooting himself
A four year-old child in Warner Robins is in the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg.
Fuller Center bike riders pedal across America, raise $300,000 for housing ministry
A group of 25 people are raising money by riding cross country on their bikes! The Fuller Center for housing is backing these riders every pedal of the way.
Coach's Corner: Kevin Kinsler of the Northside Eagles
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Commissioners Approve Next phase of skate park
Commissioners approved the next phase of the Central City Skate Park. The park will get a bowl. It looks like an empty swimming pool that skaters use to perform tricks or just have fun. The bowl will cost about $550,000.
B.S. Report: The future is now for the Braves
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Almost two months ago the Braves called up Sean Newcomb to replace Bartolo Colon in the starting rotation. Newcomb has now made nine starts and he’s done well. In a way, the promotion of Newcomb was…
Commissioner worried about condition of high school track
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A commissioner and parent is raising concerns about the condition of the Jones County High School track. Jones County Commissioner Daylon Martin says the track is unsafe. "I'm genuinely concerned because I know our kids can…
How to prepare for the total solar eclipse
In few weeks, the moon will pass between the sun and earth, creating a beautiful image, known as a Total Solar Eclipse. Middle Georgia will have quite a view.
29,000 students head back to school in Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students in Houston County went back to school on Wednesday. "I've already cried this morning at 6:30. It's too early for anybody to be crying," says Anna Claire Brown who is a senior at Veterans…
Macon Mayhem want to bring another Championship to Macon
Macon Mayhem want to bring another Championship to Macon
Medical Monday: Tips to help you sleep better at night
Medical Monday: Tips to help you sleep better at night
Woman arrested for stealing from Warner Robins gas stations
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department caught a young woman who robbed and burglarized two gas stations Wednesday. 19-year-old Aniya Green walked into the Bi Lo on Green Street, pointed a handgun at the clerk and…
Enjoy the sun while it is here...
For most of us the last few days have felt great in Middle Georgia with lower humidity and plentiful sunshine, but changes are on the way later this week. Wednesday will definitely be the warmest day of the week with…
Coach's Corner: Jimmy Hughes, Dooly County Bobcats
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Financial advisor gives tips to avoid college debt
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - College freshmen can easily to become victims of debt. Credit card companies are anxious to issue students cards. Financial advisors recommend paying bills on time and avoid reaching credit limits. "You're in college to start a…
Dog of the Week: Maisey
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Grief counselor Gail Trauco gives parents back to school advice for dealing with kids
Grief counselor Gail Trauco gives parents back to school advice for dealing with kids
Mayor of Gray says, "I just don't see me doing it for 4 more years."
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mayor Stephen Tingen posted on Facebook that he won't be running for Mayor again. Tingen wrote a post on July 30th on his Mayor of Gray Facebook page. The post reads: Will I run for re-election?…
Are your children's vaccinations updated?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As your children go back to school, it's important to have their shots updated. It's National Immunization Awareness Month and Beverlyn Ming, Macon-Bibb Health Department, said your children need vaccinations to stay healthy. "They could get…
Drug arrests made at Middle Georgia state prisons
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two women visiting state prisons were arrested for possession of marijuana Saturday. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, Diamond Thornton was visiting an inmate at Telfair State Prison when she was unable to clear the…
Red Carpet treatment for some Bibb County School District students as they go back to school
Red Carpet treatment for some Bibb County School District students as they go back to school
Coach's Corner: Chris Robinson of the East Laurens Falcons
The Falcons were 1-9 in 2016.
I-16 East Ramp Closing
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you usually get off Spring Street to get on I-16, your plans will now have to change. The I-16 east ramp will close Monday night. People will now have to get on Emery Highway, to…
Bibb teachers touch up classrooms ahead of first day of school
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Teachers put the last touches on their classrooms ahead of the first day of school in Bibb County Monday. Courtney Brown is starting her second year at Burdell-Hunt Magnet Elementary School. She took Thursday to run…
Bibb Co. parents hit the store for last minute school supplies
Students are trading in their sunglasses and swimsuits for paper and pencils this week. Bibb County starts on Tuesday, which means many parents and students are waiting until the last minute to go school supply shopping.
Alexander IV Elementary to become senior living facility
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One of Macon's Fading Five buildings is going to become a senior living facility. Dover Development Corporation, of Tennessee will rehab Alexander IV Elementary School, which has been vacant for several years. "To find a developer…
Houston County gets new fire station
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The local fire department opened fire station station 6 Monday morning. "We'll end up being able to make a difference if somebody's having a heart attack or stroke or has been injured and bleeding we…
What's Right With Our Schools: Bleckley County High School educator recognized for making a difference in students' lives
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teacher who is also a coach is being recognized for his outstanding performance in the classroom and on the courts. Whether it's inside or outside of the classroom William Basby is always looking for…
34-year old killed in motorcycle accident in Houston County
34-year old Benjamin Rolph was killed Friday night when his motorcycle collided with a car on Watson Boulevard at Highway 41.
Keeping Organized: Get those photos scanned
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - So you've got boxes and boxes of dusty old photos. Maybe they're perfectly organized, maybe they're resting in creaky tubs. Either way, they're just sitting around in a dark space somewhere, maybe nearly impossible to access.…
Tropical Storm Emily forms off the coast of Florida
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - What was a broad area of low pressure off the west coast of Florida earlier this morning has now been upgraded to tropical storm status. Tropical Storm Emily is located just west of Tampa, FL. As…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office gives back with hundreds of back packs
For Bibb County deputies 'police work 101' goes beyond just enforcing the laws. That's why they spent this final Friday before school starts giving back with backpacks full of supplies.
Coach's Corner: Ashley Harden of the Northeast Raiders
The Raiders were 2-8 last year.
Macon community pools prepare to close for the summer
As summer is beginning to wrap up, so are the community pools in Macon. Since so many of the lifeguards are going back to school, the pools won't have enough staff to keep pools open.
Downtown Macon prepares for Bragg Jam
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Bragg Jam is back and ready to liven up the streets of Downtown Macon. The two-day concert crawl kicks off Friday night with a sold-out party at the Cox Capitol Theatre. On Saturday, there will be more…
Mercer Men's Basketball paints house for Habitat for Humanity
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Mercer Men's Basketball team is using its off-season to to paint a house in Lynmore Estates for Habitat for Humanity. "Oh absolutely it's a workout, I haven't sweat this much in a long time, I…