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.
Dozens of Jones County graduates filled the halls at Gray Elementary for the "Annual Greyhound Grad March."
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 Red Cross Relay for Life Houston County
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.
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…
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.
Smiley's Flea Market is giving animal advocates in Middle Georgia a reason to smile.
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…
Two people were arrested on the drug charges after a traffic stop Thursday afternoon.
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
Cavaliers and Warriors lead their respective conference championship series.
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.
Macon-Bibb Mayor, Robert Reichert is promoting healthy living on two wheels. "You will find that you will feel better about yourself and the physical exercise that you get," said Mayor Reichert.
A new drug has already caused someone's death in Georgia, and there could be many more. It's how "Gray Death" is put together that worries law enforcement and paramedics.
Macon-Bibb safety mascots Pedora and Peddy are making their rounds at schools across the county.
The Race was on for Macon-Bibb's SWAT division Thursday morning--fighting through Highway 247's A.M. work traffic on foot.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- A man charged in a 2014 fatal shooting at the Murphy Oil gas station on Booth Road in Warner Robins was convicted today of malice murder and felony murder. According to the Houston County district attorney’s…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Public pools in Bibb County will open just before Memorial Day. Starting Friday, May 26 pools will be open Tuesday through Friday from 1pm-7pm and Saturdays from 10am-3pm. They will be closed on Sundays and Mondays. Public…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- 39-year old Caseita Jenkins of Fort Valley will face 37 months in federal prison for her role in a check cashing scheme. She along with 38-year old Jennifer Wilson, 38-year old Tonyal Loud, and 26-year old Oceana…
Macon-Bibb Teen Health Center holds Block Party
The Bibb County Sheriff's Department graduated nearly 2,000 'CHAMPS' on Wednesday.
The task of taking a car to get serviced just got a little easier for the parents of children with cancer. A local mechanic is cranking up their auto repairs--free of charge.
Coliseum Northside is starting a new tradition for hospital staff. The hospital had a priest come in Wednesday morning to bless the staff's hands.
The West Mims fire is still spreading in South Georgia and more firefighters are being called in to help. A Dublin business also wants to lend a hand by sending items to these real-life heroes.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wednesday marked the one-year anniversary of Brian Snitker taking over as the manager of the Atlanta Braves. The team is 74-86 in the 160 games Snitker has managed. That’s two games shy of a full 162-game…
'Best Of Enemies' starring Taraji P. Henson set to film in Macon
Leaders from all over Middle Georgia celebrated the beginning of a project that should save you money. Georgia Power and the Middle Georgia Clean Air Coalition are planning to build a solar power generation plant. It will be nearly 900 acres, and will cost about 200 million dollars.
A Warner Robins convenience store was robbed at gunpoint Monday afternoon. Warner Robins police say three suspects, described to be black males, walked into Tobacco World with a gun and demanded money. They took it, then fled. No one was injured.
The country's celebrating National Police Week, and Monroe County wanted to join in. Forsyth Main Street hosted a lunch honoring fallen officers. It's close to their hearts for a special reason.
Middle Georgia county leaders gathered at the 2030 Georgia Tour to learn how to improve their workforce. CEO of the Georgia Chamber, Chris Clark presented a study if counties don't make any changes, and it got the attention of local leaders.
District Attorney David Cook announced this afternoon, his office's $50,000 commitment to the expansion of Crisis Line and Safe House's sexual assault program The money will go toward hiring a sexual assault nurse
Macon-Bibb's Pedestrian Safety Review Board is going beyond pedestrian safety. They want to provide a support group for families impacted by pedestrian deaths.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A head-on collision on Highway 49 in Milledgeville left two people dead Sunday night. According to the Georgia State Patrol, a GMC Yukon carrying a family of six crossed over the middle lane and struck a…
The 100 Black Men Macon-Middle Georgia Organization wants to highlight accomplishments in the community. They announced they're going to start giving out an annual award in honor of Sam Hart.
Whether it's putting out a house fire, or trying to battle what is known to currently be the biggest wildfire in the country. One thing is for sure, fires are never the same. Baldwin County Fire Department's Billy Benzur would know. "The job of a firefighter is an intimidating job to begin with," Benzur said. "No one is ever the same. They're always different."
Just 15 days after the Macon Health Club's official close, 12 members of the health club have filed a complaint against Navicent Health Hospital.
A man died and two others were injured in a gun fight at a Dublin club early Sunday morning. It happened at One World Club on Industrial Boulevard.
Crawford County Middle School is using a motivational tool to build students' character.
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.