What's Right With Our Schools: "Teens in the Driver Seat" program brings awareness to distracted driving
Twiggs County High School uses "Teens in the Driver Seat" program to bring awareness of distracted driving.
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Child killed in single car accident on I-75 in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A car accident on I-75 left a 7-year-old child dead Sunday. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says the accident happened around 5:30 p.m., on I-75 north , just south of the Johnstonville Road exit. A…
Masked man robs Dollar General on Bloomfield Road
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man robbed the Dollar General on Bloomfield Road Friday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the robber entered the store around 10 p.m. showing his handgun while demanding the clerk give him money from…
Machete attack ends argument between two men in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An argument between two men ended with one man being slashed with a machete Friday night. Bibb County Sheriff's deputies arrived on Wellworth Aveune and found 31-year-old Calvin Fleming lying in the street with multiple cuts…
Gregg Allman of The Allman Brothers Band dies at age 69
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A publicist for rock legend Gregg Allman says the organist and singer for The Allman Brothers Band has died. He was 69. Ken Weinstein confirmed Saturday that Allman died at his home in Savannah, Georgia. Allman…
Vigil held for Jones County teen missing for almost a year
Vigil held for Jones County teen missing for almost a year
One person dead after I-75 crash in Macon
An accident on I-75 South near the Hartley Bridge Road exit left one person dead Friday afternoon. Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 90-year-old Mary Virginia Frum was driving a Honda Accord, when she braked.
68 year-old man says learning is a form of exercise
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - He wanted to exercise his brain. Jorge Mulhall graduated from Georgia Military College as the oldest graduate in history. "After I retired, I was either going to go into gardening or do something for my brain,…
Store clerk hit in the head during armed robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb deputies are looking for three men who robbed Reliance Food Mart at 3590 Napier Avenue Friday morning just after 4:00 a.m. Deputies say the suspects broke into the store by pulling the locks open. Once…
Man hit, killed by car on Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after being hit by a car Thursday night in Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 27-year-old Destinie Johnson was driving east on Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. when she had to swerve…
Car accident ties up traffic in downtown Macon
Car accident ties up traffic in downtown Macon
Convicted Warner Robins murderer sentenced to life in prison
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man convicted in the 2014 fatal shooting at the Murphy Oil gas station on Booth Road was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole Thursday. According to the Houston County district…
The B.S. Report: Minor league baseball in Macon?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The city of Macon is prepared to spend over $2 million dollars to allow a Coastal Plains bat league team to start play here soon. I wish I wasn’t skeptical, but I am. Maybe it’s the…
Two suspects arrested in Macon for breaking into cars
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two suspects have been charged in connection with a series of entering auto cases, said the Bibb County Sheriff's Department in a news release. Two male juveniles were arrested near the 3200 block of Ridge Avenue…
Milledgeville woman meets first responders who helped her in fire
So far this year, 36 people in Georgia have died in a house fire. A Milledgeville woman is counting her blessings and thanking her security service she's not part of that statistic.
GSP: Stay safe Memorial Day Weekend
CORDELE, Georiga (41NBC/WMGT) - Memorial Day weekend is around the corner, but so are police officers. The Georgia Department of Public Safety encourages residents to wear seat belts, get designated drivers, and follow the speed limits. Colonel Mark McDonough, from…
Macon-Bibb Departments compete for bragging rights in Wellness Day 'decathlon'
Time to hit the beach for memorial day weekend isn't here just yet but Macon-Bibb departments hit the beach a little early.
Macon-Bibb community pools prepare to re-open, need more lifeguards
It's that time again--pool season and lifeguards at pools across town are getting ready for the summer rush as several of Macon-Bibb's community pools prepare to open up tomorrow.
Three teenagers arrested in aggravated assault incident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three people have been arrested in connection with an aggravated assault incident that happened Wednesday night. 18-year-old Malik Bonner, a 15-year-old, and a 14-year-old were arrested near the 100 block of Comer Terrace after another person…
Tornado confirmed in Wilcox County Tuesday
The National Weather Service confirms that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Wilcox County during Tuesday's severe storms. From the National Weather Service: Rating: EF-1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /Statute/: 1.6 miles Path Width /Maximum/: 50 yards…
Navicent Employees speak out against claims of discrimination in closing of Macon Health Club
Navicent Health employees are speaking out after claims of foul play in closing the Macon Health Club.
Wilcox County twister pulls mobile home off its bricks, leaves home minutes down the road untouched
Wilcox County saw some serious damage Tuesday after a tornado ripped through the area. A mobile home completely lifted off its foundation left the home's windows busted and personal items strewn.
Community, fellow first responders remember Macon Co. Firefighter
The community remembered a Macon county firefighter who lost his life fighting a fire. "It's our honor," said Mast. Honoring a man like firefighter Darrell Plank is the very least Elaine Mast could do.
Mercer student receives Knight CUNYJ journalism internship
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After several interviews, hard work, and a lot of research, Avery Braxton, former 41NBC/WMGT intern, is heading to New York City. Braxton will spend his summer at the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate School…
East Dublin man stabbed, beaten with golf club
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An East Dublin man was stabbed and beaten with a golf club Tuesday on Highway 80 East in Laurens County. According to the Laurens County Sherriff's Office, Calvin Howard, 19, was stabbed in the abdomen by…
Macon County firefighter dies in hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon County firefighter has died in the hospital after being hurt in the line of duty. Darrell Plank suffered a serious head injury while responding to a house fire on Saturday. The Macon County Fire…
Grandmother shot and killed in front of her grandchildren
Grandmother shot and killed in front of her grandchildren
Sandy Beach Water Park ready to open for Memorial Day weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - We're just days away being able to lounge down the lazy river of the newly renovated Sandy Beach Water Park in Macon. Benjamin Strong, a representative with the park's management group, spoke with Macon-Bibb commissioners about…
Macon-Bibb committee approves paid parental leave
Macon-Bibb commissioners approved paid maternity and paternity leave for city employees. New moms used to have use their vacation and sick days. Now, they will get four weeks of paid leave.
Flights from Macon to Washington, D.C. taking off very soon
Flights to Washington D.C. from Middle Georgia are taking off very soon. The Middle Georgia Regional Airport has been working to make this happen for some time now.
Officials warn drivers to reduce speed in midst of wet conditions
With scattered storms across Middle Georgia come slippery wet roads. Lieutenant Scott Davis with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office traffic division says pouring rain means something else pouring in on gloomy days.
H&H Soul Food receives award
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - H&H is the "most iconic restaurant in Georgia" according to thrillist.com. H&H was awarded this prize due to its history with the Allman Brothers, being around for more than 30 years, and its popularity in Macon.…
Macon church fights bullying and teaches teenagers to be leaders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Leaders at a local church are doing everything they can to protect their kids. At Heritage At Houston United Methodist Church on Houston Avenue, serious discussions about bullying and what to do if someone bullies you.…
Resident pushes for Macon sidewalks to be accessible for everyone
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Getting around town when you have a disability can be hard, but trying to get around town when you don't have the proper infrastructure can be even harder. Stanley Dale relies on his wheelchair to get…
38 year veteran educator announces run for Board of Education
A 38 year veteran educator in Macon is declaring her run for a spot on Bibb County's Board of Education.
Arrest made in McRae murder
McRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a women in McRae. Jarvius Jemaine Woods, 30, has been charged with the killing of Patrice Ellis, also 30. An autopsy on Ellis' body determined…
Newest Monroe County commissioner looks to keep progress going
Filling the shoes of a well loved leader can be tough. "You just can't have anyone from this county--any two or three people, walk in and fill," said Monroe County District 2 Commissioner Eddie Rowland.
What's Right With Our Schools: "Annual Greyhound Grad March" encourages students to excel
Dozens of Jones County graduates filled the halls at Gray Elementary for the "Annual Greyhound Grad March."
Keeping Organized: Gifts for the Graduate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's graduation time around the country, so it's time to celebrate the graduate. And once they leave home for college in the fall, why not help them remember where they came from with a few simple…
American Cancer Society Relay for Life Houston County
American Red Cross Relay for Life Houston County
Residents, technology help track Jones County criminals
You can help deputies track down criminals by being proactive--it has happened twice recently in Jones County. "We work our tails off to try to protect our people's property," said Lt. Kenny Gleaton with the Jones County Sheriff's Office.
Pulaski County Elementary creates garden in memory of student
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pulaski County Elementary School planted a new addition to the school Friday morning, a space for kids to explore their five senses. "I had always wanted to do a garden, a sensory garden because I wanted…
Movie extra meets Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson during Macon filming
A Warner Robins man had the chance to meet Dwayne The Rock Johnson while filming a movie at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. Chris Aldridge has been in multiple movies as an extra, including Dirty Grandpa and Need For Speed.
Humane Society honors Smiley's Flea Market for banning sale of commercial bred cats and dogs
Smiley's Flea Market is giving animal advocates in Middle Georgia a reason to smile.
Elderly woman dead after motorhome catches fire on I-75
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An elderly woman from Pennsylvania died Sunday after the motorhome she was in crashed and caught fire Friday morning. It happened on I-75 South near Hartley Bridge Road. Investigators say 75-year-old Porsha Krehely's husband lost control…
Traffic stop leads to drug arrests
Two people were arrested on the drug charges after a traffic stop Thursday afternoon.
Man with chrome handgun robs Macon Family Dollar
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery at the Family Dollar on Hill Crest Boulevard. The sheriff's office says a man with his face covered, entered the store around 10 p.m. Thursday night.…
Georgia Jug Festival is underway in Crawford County
Georgia Jug Festival is underway in Crawford County
Rant N' Rave: Can anyone stop the Cavs and Warriors?
Cavaliers and Warriors lead their respective conference championship series.
Warner Robins community gathers to Pray for Police
Warner Robins residents took a moment to pray for police outside of the Law Enforcement Center today. The event continues National Police Week. Church leaders said a prayer, and so did Mayor Randy Toms.