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Macon store employee lies to deputies about theft, admits to stealing
A man has been charged for lying to police and stealing money from the fireworks store he worked at. 24-year-old Joshua Collins told the Bibb County Sheriff's Office a man came into the store and demanded money from him at Jake's Fireworks on Mercer University Drive.
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigating gas station assault
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies are trying to find this woman. She is a person of interest in connection to the aggravated assault that occurred Thursday, at the Marathon Gas Station on Napier Avenue.
Bibb County Sheriff's Office gives away book bags to local children
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office Outreach Section gave away book bags Friday afternoon at their location on Pio Nono Avenue. The book bags were free to anyone who stopped by from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.,…
Construction begins on new park in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Phase one of a $7 million dollar project is underway after a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday. South Macon residents are getting a park, fittingly named the South Macon-Bibb Recreation Center. It is funded by SPLOST (special-purpose,…
Lowery among entrants in Special Olympics bowling tournament
Gold Cup Lanes on Pio Nono Avenue will be packed Saturday for the Special Olympics Area 7 Bowling Competition.
Coach's Corner: Wilcox County Patriots have only 8 wins in 3 seasons.
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Air Force vets reunite with plane that helped break world speed record
It's been 40 years since two men set a world speed record for flying in a jet-powered airplane.
Man drowns in Flint River
Roberta man drowns in Flint River.
Macon man shot working on car
A man was shot while working on his car Thursday night. It happened on Napier Avenue in Macon around 11:30 p.m.
Coach's Corner: Stratford looking to better 2015's 9-4 mark
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Business owners in Macon prepare for tax free weekend
It's almost back to school for thousands of students around Middle Georgia, and parents looking to save money are taking advantage of the state's tax free holiday.
City of Milledgeville calls water main breaks "unavoidable"
UPDATED 7/28/16 at 11:16 p.m. MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia College will be closed friday and all classes are cancelled. Essential personell are to report to work as usual. The city says all of the water lines have been repaired. MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia…
Man drops from ceiling, steals money at grocery store
A man dropped from the ceiling and stole money from a grocery store in Macon Thursday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it happened at the Preferida Grocery Store on Pio Nono Avenue.
Two men rob Macon convenience store
Two men robbed the clerk of a Macon convenience store with gun just before 1 a.m. Thursday. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says they found 41-year-old Brij Patel outside of the L&C Convenience Store on Hillcrest Drive.
A gathering was held Thursday afternoon to celebrate and honor the life of 41NBC anchor Taylor Terrell
Taylor's family, as well as 41NBC, would like to thank everyone who joined us today to honor the memory of our friend and colleague.
Navicent Health buys MRI on wheels
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Medical Center of Peach County introduced its new mobile MRI coach Wednesday. Bought by Navicent Health, the rolling MRI offers diagnostic testing to residents in small towns. "This technology now is deliverable to smaller communities…
Winners in Macon-Bibb runoff preparing ahead of taking office
The winners in yesterday's runoff election in Macon-Bibb County say they're going to take time before they swear-in to listen and learn.
Mike Hostilo law firm in Macon hosts annual back pack giveaway
Mike Hostilo law firm in Macon gave away free back packs in Macon on Wednesday.
Milledgeville under boil water notice
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC-WMGT) - The city of Milledgeville is under a boil water notice following a water main break that caused dangerously low water levels. In a news release from the city's water department, Barry Jarrett, the city manager, says all…
Coach's Corner: Washington County in unfamiliar territory after losing season in 2015
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Middle Georgia Runoff Election Results
"Middle Georgia Runoff Election Results"
10 local artists and bands will perform on Macon Music Vol. 2 CD
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fans of local Macon music will soon have a chance to update their musical libraries. Newtown Macon announced the 10 winners that will be featured in Macon Music Vol. 2 Tuesday afternoon, which will be released…
Hollingsworth Road closed due to storm drain installation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Starting today Hollingsworth Road in Macon, between Log Cabin Drive and Emily Street, will be closed for the next three weeks. Crews are installing a storm drain, thanks to $1.5 million in SPLOST funds. The county…
Macon-Bibb organization donates free school supplies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 300 Macon-Bibb county students received free backpacks filled with school supplies. This is the fifth year Guyton Entertainment and friends has helped bring smiles to the faces of children as they head back to school. The…
Warner Robins Development Authority Wants to Urbanize
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins City Council formed its own Development Authority in June. Their first meeting was July 21, and they're already looking at possible projects. Vice-chair Tim Thomas said it's been a long wait to…
Coach's Corner: West Laurens Raiders look to make it three solid seasons in a row
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Leaders break ground on Polymer Logistics building in Dublin
City, county, and business leaders broke ground on where the Polymer Logistics building will be in Dublin.
Downtown Milledgeville Intersection Closed After Water Main Break
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A busy downtown intersection is closed after a water main break in Milledgeville. Workers repaired the water line at the intersection of Columbia Street and Hancock Street early Tuesday morning. City Manager Barry Jarrett says no…
Woman Reported Missing in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Perry Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 63-year-old Brenda Stokes. According to the Perry Police Department, Stokes was last seen leaving a residence on Ross Street in Perry on July 25…
Bibb County School Teachers Attend Annual Convocation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thousands of Bibb County school teachers flooded the Macon Centreplex for a convocation in preparation for the 2016-2017 school year. Superintendent Dr. Curtis Jones addressed the crowd before handing the mic over to keynote speaker Todd…
Local organization hosts annual book bag giveaway
Guyton Entertainment and friends are hosting their 5th annual book bag drive on Tuesday.
Two die in Fort Valley house fire
43-year-old Alonzo Smith and 16-year-old Shakenya Smith died from their injuries.
Coach's Corner: Dublin looks to better 6-4 mark from a year ago
Tough losses to Swainsboro and Screven County kept the Fighting Irish out of the playoffs in 2015.
Milledgeville water restrictions lifted
Water restrictions lifted for the city of Milledgeville.
Jones County teen reported missing
16-year-old Evan Shedd was last seen at his Graham Road home on Wednesday.
Arguments Begin on Proposed New School District
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The Bibb County Board of Education spoke out about Gov. Nathan Deal's proposal of a new school district. If approved, Opportunity School District will take over at least 20 schools that have been deemed "failing" for three…
Filmmaker excited to show film at Macon Film Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - As the Macon Film Festival gets underway, one filmmaker is in town to bring to light an important subject, which is the basis for his latest film. The Samaritan, directed by Kevin McAfee, tells the story…
Middle Georgia track team sending nearly 40 to Junior Olympics
By now I’m sure you know the Olympics start in August.. but you may not know several Junior Olympians live right here in middle Georgia.
Coach's Corner: Twiggs County Cobras enter 2016 with fewer question marks
The Cobras will try and build upon a 2015 season which only saw them win four games.
Krystal restaurant robbed in East Macon
Bibb deputies are looking for the man who robbed the Krystal restaurant on Gray Hwy early Friday morning.
41NBC News Anchor Taylor Terrell dies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- 41NBC News Anchor Taylor Terrell passed away Thursday after a fatal accident. Taylor anchored 41NBC News at Daybreak and 41Today. She also regularly reported for the station's education series, What's Right with Our Schools. Previously, she worked…
Annual Film Festival Underway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon Film Festival brought hundreds of film enthusiast from all over the country on Thursday. One family was thrilled to be back. "I just feel welcomed here in Macon," Tendal Mann said. "I feel like…
Warner Robins Firefighter Wins Rookie of the Year Award
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Isaac Garcia, of the Warner Robins Fire Department is receiving statewide recognition for his hard work. He will now be recognized by Nathan Deal at the state capitol next year as Georgia's Rookie of the Year…
Middle Georgia Regional Airport trying to extend runway, attract new business
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Middle Georgia Regional Airport is trying to extend its main runway 1,500 feet. 41NBC's Alexa Rodriguez has more on how that could impact the community. Airports aren't just for people to catch flights. "There's a…
Coach's Corner: 9-2 still not good enough for Northside Eagles
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Coach's Corner: Veterans Warhawks set to begin season at brand new Freedom Field
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Stuckey's Fan Donates Scale Model to Eastman
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A model of Stuckey's roadside store is where it belongs -- in Eastman. Brad Moore spent 60 days constructing the remarkable piece of art using plastic, glass, cardboard and whatever he could get his hands on.…
Suspect in custody after murder at Warner Robins motel
The Warner Robins Police Department is working a homicide at the Executive Inn on Watson Boulevard.
Construction underway at Rosa Jackson Community Center in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Rosa Jackson Community Center in Macon is getting a makeover. 41NBC's Alexa Rodriguez took a tour of the new additions Wednesday. "It's been here a long time. Rosa Jackson is like a mother figure in this…