MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A bathroom remodel is making life easier on a family with a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Wyatina Jackson says her 10-year-old granddaughter, Tyler, loves water but bathing her was hard because all they had was…
Keeping communication open between officers and the public is a priority for Dublin Chief of Police Tim Chatman.
Solving crimes in Bibb County just got a boost toward efficiency. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this afternoon to officially open the brand new Bibb County Sheriff's Office Downtown Annex, located on Third Street in Macon.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A recent outbreak of a dog flu in Perry is sending owners to the vet to vaccinate their dogs. John Hutchens, a veterinarian at Westmooreland & Sappey Animal Hospital says the mortality rate of the dog…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In the back corner of the $10 million VECTR Center, welding instructor Barry Curtis isn't teaching out of a textbook. In partnership with Central Georgia Technical College, former and active military, plus CGTC students are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Opioid overdoses can be stopped with a drug called Narcan. "One of the major side effects of opioid overdoses is respiratory depression or it stops your breathing and Narcan reverses that," Dr. Bryan Scott said. Dr.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This Saturday, a new chapter of Braves baseball will begin. I don’t want to put too much pressure on Sean Newcomb, the young man who will make his major league debut against the Mets. But we…
Verizon Wireless hosted disaster training exercises in Perry on Thursday.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Test results from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Crime Lab indicate a new type of fentanyl is in fake pills that authorities suspect killed four people in Central Georgia. The GBI Crime Lab began testing a fake Percocet…
NFL pros came back to give back on Wednesday at the Kids and Pros Clinic in Warner Robins.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The recent overdose epidemic is something Middle Georgia has never seen before. Four deaths, from what authorities suspect are opioid overdoses. "I've never seen quite this scary, when you have someone that can create a pill…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell will be in Macon June 8th. Their new movie, The Best of Enemies, will film at the Government Center. Poplar Street will be closed between D T Walton SR Way and…
State Senator Larry Walker (R-Perry) is happy to announce road improvements in Bleckley, Laurens and Pulaski counties. The money comes from Georgia Department of Transportation contracts.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - People looking to recover from mental illness, addiction or living with disabilities now have a new, safe affordable place to live. River Edge Behavioral Health Center held a ribbon cutting and open house event at Bayside…
Junior Knights academic summer camp
Tractor trailer accident shuts down part of Highway 74 in western Bibb County
As of Wednesday morning, the Georgia Department of Public Health says there have been six additional overdoses in the state. The opioid overdose investigation continues, none of the cases have been confirmed since toxicology reports are not in. The DPH has not released where these additional cases are. On Tuesday they said about a dozen cases were spread out through Centerville, Perry, Macon, Warner Robins and Albany.
Commissioners voted on Tuesday unanimously in favor of an ordinance that would allow paid maternity and paternity leave.
Poor reviews in the past for Dublin's VA medical center will soon be no more--or at least that's what the center's director is working toward.
Two Bibb County Sheriff's Deputies were honored at Tuesday night's commission meeting for their heroic work responding to an attempted suicide call back in April.
The Macon-Bibb Commission heard from the public today about the 2018 budget. Residents spoke on different issues, including the proposed three mil raise in property taxes.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An excited crowd filled seats at the Frank Johnson Center to listen to House Minority Leader, Stacey Abrams. Abrams is in the race for Georgia governor. She wants to tackle education, making sure Georgia residents are…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Alexis Gregg and Tanner Coleman are ready to give a local park a face lift. "We're just so glad to be in a community like this, that embraces the arts," Gregg said. Alexis Gregg and Tanner…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has added some unique deputies to the ranks. Sheriff David Davis swore in K9 deputies Athena, Nila and Kenzo at the law enforcement center.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The smell of pressed hair and french manicures filled the room at Virginia College. It was Cancer Survivor Day, so cancer survivors received complimentary services by the Cosmetology Department. Dean Wanda Strayhan said Cancer Survivor Day…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One great thing about downtown Macon is its diversity, and that includes, food. LaDDa Bistro is serving up some authentic Thai food and of course, they've got that perfect health inspection score. "We want people to come…
Man uses a gun to rob a Walgreens in Warner Robins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Officials at Medical Center, Navicent Health said at a news conference that they suspect at least four deaths in the last 48 hours are tied to opioid overdoses and that people affected range in age from…
Warner Robins City Council is trying to tackle its pay scale issues. The council and public heard results of a study conducted at Valdosta State University on how to fix the long standing pay scale problems.
Macon County Assistant Fire Chief, Chad Yoder lost a brother a few weeks ago, but little did he know, he would gain so many more. "It shows the true brotherhood of the fire service.," said Yoder. "Just to see the support that they have given us, it's amazing, it really is."
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Employees on the top floor of the Bib County Courthouse are much happier after recent renovations and a news software system was installed. "Wonderful, it has been such a change," State Court Clerk, Patti Graves said.…
The Warner Robins Police Department has arrested a suspect accused of shooting a man. The victim is in the hospital with at least one gunshot wound.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Studies show that physical activity sets children up for success. This is according to George McCanless, the President & CEO of United Way of Central Georgia. Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) summer baseball camp is how…
The boil water advisory has been lifted for residents in Hawkinsville. A water main break in the distribution system caused the advisory Sunday.
Andi's introduction to her series on photo organizing.
Thousands of fans joined family and friends in saying their goodbyes to Southern Rock pioneer, Gregg Allman. Allman was laid to rest on Saturday in his hometown of Macon.
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Wrightsville Post Office building, located at 8648 S Marcus St., is closed due to the U.S. Postal Service placing it on a temporary suspension. There will be a mobile unit near the post office where…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than one million people have passed through the doors of Grant's Lounge in Macon. Among those million, was Southern Rock trailblazer, Gregg Allman. Allman, 69, passed away Saturday, May 27th. "He loved music, just like…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Workers were fixing up Snow's Memorial Chapel in downtown Macon Friday afternoon. Gregg Allman's funeral will be at Snow's at 1:00 p.m., but it is not open to the public. But, fans are allowed to line up…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than a month ago, a gardener at a local church had his van and tools stolen. That same gardener was on the receiving end of a big gift last weekend. William Tony received 13 items…
The Middle Georgia Regional Airport and Robins Air Logistics Complex created a new partnership on Wednesday. Now, both Brigadier General John Kubinec and Mayor Robert Reichert say the sky is the limit.
Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare is doing its part to help people and their pets. On Friday, a blood drive and Saturday, an adoption fair.
Dublin City Council members had to table their decision on special event alcohol sales at Theatre Dublin.
Three former Cirrus Academy teachers have filed a lawsuit against the school. Ginger Snow, Susan Campbell and Diana Humble say they were wrongfully terminated and harassed because they're white. The lawsuit says they received racially charged, anonymous text messages that called them "crackers," "Hitler lovers," and "white nazis," among other names.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery that happened at Shell convenience store on Houston Road in Macon.
Bibb deputies are looking for the man who robbed Dollar General on Thomaston Road on Thursday night.
Gregg Allman: Parking information for funeral procession Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County's U.S. Representative, Congressman Sanford Bishop, stopped by Central Georgia Technical College in Macon to talk with community members. People were able to write down questions and hear Congressman Bishop answer them Thursday night. "It's…
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It took three tries, but Sandersville is on its way to improving downtown. And it all starts with the demolition of one building, that driving into downtown is hard to miss... "It's become an eyesore, it's…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ticks are here and they don't plan on leaving soon. Local pest control expert expects a higher number of ticks this year. "When you have a cold winter it kills all the pest. Not having such…