Macon, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In two weeks, Bartolo Colon turns 44 years old. He’s been pitching so poorly some Braves fans might not want him to reach his 45th birthday. One of his latest performances was an embarrassing first inning…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is looking for a man who stole cash from an Arby's on Watson Boulevard. Investigators say the robber entered the restaurant around 10:45 Friday night. He carried a handgun and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two people were shot after an argument spilled out in the parking lot of a Macon club Saturday morning. Bibb deputies say someone fired shots in the parking lot of the Riverview Ballroom Club on Walnut…
An argument turned deadly inside a Macon home on Mother's Day Sunday. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 67-year-old Benny Bell began fighting with his 37-year-old daughter Demetrice around 3 a.m. inside their home on Lakeshore Avenue.
More jobs are heading Milledgeville's way. Falcon Global Acquisitions is a private equity firm that bought the old Rheem manufacturing plant on Roberson Mill Road. "In a few months, this is going to be packed with people," said Falcon Global Acquisitions Managing Partner Louis Velazquez.
This weekend may be all about mothers but Friday was about all women--women building that is.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three teens are in jail, charged with robbing eight Macon businesses over the course of a few weeks. Terrica Vinson, 19, Travon Howard, 18, and Deiondre Howard, 19, were taken into custody on Thursday. They are accused of…
May is Foster Care Awareness month -- bringing light to the growing number of Foster care children without homes. The Methodist Home in Macon is doing its part to address the high demand for Foster parents.
"I never thought it would happen to me," said Tony Brown. He worked as an orthopedic technologist and EMT for more almost thirty years."To go from being this big strong guy to literally," said Brown. "To being a person that literally can't get out of bed by himself without falling."
Warner Robins schools are on lock down. Suspects spotted near school campus with possible gun.
Crossroads Cluster Dog Show underway
Houston County School Officials addressed parents of special needs students about moving the district's special needs program to share a building with its alternative school.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -"The start up was not easy," said Angie Cline. She started her business, Central Computer Services from the ground up. "The community needed somebody to go to, and I wanted to be that somebody," said Cline. Three…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a Warner Robins dollar store Tuesday afternoon. Police say two men, armed with a handgun, entered the Family Dollar at 500 Elberta Road around 12:30…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in critical condition after the motorcycle he was driving slammed into the back of a stalled car on I-75 Tuesday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Perez Parker's car ran out…
Bibb County School District Superintendent gets a pay increase
Many people in Macon-Bibb are still upset about the beer festival that was held at the Rosa Parks Square a couple weeks ago. They believe people shouldn't drink alcohol at a place meant to honor the "Mother of the Civil Rights movement".
Mayor Robert Recheirt is thinking about increasing property sales tax. It's all in effort to balance out the county's budget. Mayor Reichert proposed $145 million for the general budget, which would $4 million more than the current budget.
The FDA has approved the first new drug treatment to ALS since 1995 and it's available right here in Middle Georgia.
An elderly Macon woman was found dead in her home off of Emery Highway on Bowman street in 'First Neighborhood'.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three bills dealing with criminal justice reform are now law after receiving Gov. Deal's signature Tuesday morning. He signed the bills at the first annual Re-Entry Summit, in front of hundreds of Department of Justice Employees…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Hawkinsville couple is celebrating after winning more than half a million dollars on NBC's "The Wall". Ryan and Stephenie Starkey appeared on the game show's season two premiere Monday night. The two hosted a viewing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who stole cash from a Macon motel Monday night. Investigators say the robber entered the Baymont Inn & Suites on Riverside Drive around 8 p.m. and…
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The Daybreak Center is saying a 'goodbye' to its beloved director but a 'hello' to its biggest fundraising goal reached yet.
A Macon brewery is happy about the recent passing of Georgia Senate Bill 85, which allows breweries to sell directly to customers. Macon Beer Company Owner Jeremy Knowles says it will help his business expand.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The month of May is Stroke Awareness Month here in Macon. Mayor Robert Reichert proclaimed May as such during a brief ceremony at the Macon-Bibb County government center Monday afternoon. Dr. Matthew Smith, the Director of…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has found the body of a Lamar County woman who had gone missing over five days ago. 39-year-old Lori Williams went missing last week. The Georgia State Patrol Aviation Unit…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a man for starting a fight at Greater Bellevue Baptist Church last week. After an investigation, 36-year-old Julian Coker was charged with enticing a riot. The fight happened during a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teen is recovering in the hospital after being shot Friday night. The 16-year-old told police he and a friend were walking around Robin Hood Road when he was shot in the chest. The teen walked…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Warner Robins early Saturday morning. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers found 23-year-old Rashaan Brack lying in the parking lot at…
Food Truck Friday in Center Park at Centerville
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local group is upset about the controversial healthcare bill that was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday. Members of Georgia Women (And Those Who Stand with Us) protested outside of District 8…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Macon Health Club members did not get the outcome they were hoping for Friday morning in court. They wanted an extension from the judge to re-open the health club for another 30 days. Navicent Health took over…
The Middle Georgia Regional Airport will open its gates to community members in its first ever open house on Saturday.
Bike Walk Macon is bringing residents together step by step with 'Jane's Walk'. It's an initiative bringing light to community issues. It's happening in city's across the nation this weekend but this is it's debut in Macon.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A fifth grade teacher at Blandy Hills Elementary School has canceled a "living wax museum" project after students were given the option of dressing as historical figures, one of which was Adolf Hitler. The project required…
The Mentors Project of Bibb County gives away sizable college scholarship money to graduates
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tucker and Bill are here this Wednesday for another edition of Rant N' Rave. This week, we dive into the Atlanta Falcons 2017 draft. Did they do well? Are their choices going to be winners or…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NBC's game show, "The Wall" kicks off season two on Monday night and the first episode's contestants are no strangers to Middle Georgia. "'How much did we win?,'" said Ryan Starkey. That's the million dollar question…
A Macon business owner says drivers are speeding up and down Vineville Avenue, and it's dangerous. Plus, it's affecting his customers. "Everybody's frustrated," said Jeff Button, owner of Off The Vine on Vineville Avenue, talking about drivers. "Like they have somewhere to be all the time."
Macon has a new place to go to get a cup of Joe and some great pizza. A new love's travel stop is off exit 153 on Sardis Church Road.
Rainy weather this morning didn't stop Houston county lawmakers from meeting to talk with residents about strides they made during the legislative session.
Thursday marks the 66th annual national day of prayer. Citizens across the U.S. celebrated 'the rally for our nation' including those in Macon.
The Macon Mayhem want everyone to help celebrate their huge win during the SPHL Finals, bringing home a championship trophy.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police arrested two men during a drug raid in Macon Wednesday. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Gang Unit, Special Investigations Unit and SWAT Team were serving a search warrant at 1343 Payton Street. Chaderick Hoskins, 23,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In the first 30 years of Braves baseball in Atlanta, the team played in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. It was one of the old round stadiums that was made for baseball and football. The stadium was sometimes…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - "It's not something to be shut down lightly," said Dave Oedel. "As a member I feel disappointed, I feel that Navicent Health is making a very big mistake." He's a professor, lawyer, and a member at…
Dozens of people in Macon were locked up in jail today, but for a good cause. The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) held their annual MDA lock up at the Library Ballroom.
Remember that get fit resolution you may have made earlier in the year?