Stress Awareness Month: Finding your balance with yoga
Jessica Brown may a yoga instructor now but she wasn't always. "A couple years ago I was working a corporate job," said Brown. "I felt stressed out all the time."
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Police standoff suspect dead, one victim dead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a police standoff. One of the two people he allegedly attacked is also dead. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 27 year old Gavin Williams was shot and killed during a…
UPDATE: Warner Robins Police asking help in finding two missing juveniles
UPDATE: Warner Robins Police Department report that the girls were found safe around 8:30PM. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two children are missing, and the Warner Robins Police Department is asking for your help in locating them. 11-year-old Azalea Jenkins…
VA Medical Center's Lake Leisure helps veterans enjoy the outdoors
There's a new place for veterans to go at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. It helps them stay active and enjoy some peace.
Houston Healthcare celebrates volunteer appreciation week, honors 100 year old volunteer
Houston Healthcare's volunteer staff is getting paid this week--not cash but homage.
Volunteers working to save Byron Animal Shelter dogs
A few days in dog years may not seem like much--unless those days are numbered.
Cochran Bypass detours drivers through downtown
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you travel down State Route 87/Cochran Bypass, you will probably be taking a different route for the next year. The intersection from Frank Cook to SR 87 is closed for construction. The alternate route takes…
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame showcases autistic baseball organization with exhibit
The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is celebrating Autism Awareness month with a new exhibit. They are showcasing the Alternative Baseball organization. It's an organization that creates baseball teams throughout the country for people with autism and other disabilities.
Crawford County man shot by shotgun Saturday night
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left another man in the hospital. Mark Wayne Stribling, 67, of Crawford County was charged with aggravated assault and possession of drug related objects, according…
GMC cadets appointed by U.S. Coast Guard Admiral
10 Cadets at Georgia Military College received their appointments from the admiral of the U.S Coast Guard himself--Admiral Paul Zukunft.
Centerville P.D. alerts taxpayers of IRS scammers
"This is that time of people are going to start calling about taxes," said Centerville Police Department's, Chief Charles Hadden. "We want to let the people know before anybody has any kind of incidents." Scammers are on the hunt and the Centerville Police Department wants to make sure you're not a victim.
Home of Little Richard Penniman to be moved
The home of R&B legend Little Richard Penniman will be moved from its location tomorrow.
Laurens County Schools Superintendent resigns
Laurens County Schools Superintendent Juli Alligood is resigning. She has served the district for more than 25 years.
Macon man shot inside his home
A Macon man was shot inside of his home Monday morning. Deputies are looking for the suspect.
NAACP to hold townhall in Bloomfield Neighborhood
Macon's NAACP will hold a town hall meeting Tuesday night and Thursday night. They've invited community leaders and residents to be a part of the discussion.
7-year-old dies in Macon County wreck
The Georgia State Patrol is trying to figure out why a car veered off the road and crashed in Macon County Friday afternoon. The GSP says Melinda Leggett was driving a 2006 BMW on Highway 49 near mile marker 18 with a 15-year-old and 7-year-old in the car with her.
Lizella man leads deputy on chase, ram's patrol car in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Lizella man is in jail after he lead police on a car chase Saturday. It started when a Bibb deputy spotted 26-year-old Joshua Ross's car speeding down Eisenhower Parkway near Fulton Mill Road in Macon.…
Fans help the Macon Mayhem skate into the Finals
MACON (41NBC/WMGT) - Fans are in a frenzy ready to support their home town Macon Mayhem as they try to skate their way to a Southern Professional Hockey League Championship. The semi-final round of the SPHL Playoffs are in full swing.…
Mayhem advance to SPHL finals with 3-2 win over Pensacola
Fans poured into the Macon Coliseum Friday to see the Macon Mayhem beat the Pensacola Ice Flyers 3-2 in Game 2 of the Southern Professional Hockey League semifinals. Macon clinched the series two games to none with the win.
SWAT team called out after Macon man barricades himself in home
MACON, Bibb County (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies arrested a man after barricading himself in a house with a weapon early Friday evening. According to Lt. Randy Gonzalez of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 42-year-old Reginald Wilmore was waving a…
Warner Robins approves $20 million recreation plan
Warner Robins is pouring more money into parks and recreation around the city. City council approved a $20 million plan to build more facilities. Sterling Brown finds it's easy to catch a few fish and a few friends at Walker's Pond in Warner Robins.
Kroger launches Earth Day sustainability initiative in local store
A local grocery store chain is doing its part to keep mother Earth alive and well.
Macon-Bibb Commissioner holds Town Hall meeting
Macon-Bibb Commissioner holds Town Hall meeting
Allergy season: best practice for staying in the clear
It's spring time which means that pollen season is in full effect.
Convenience store robbed in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Police are looking for three suspects in connection with an armed robbery in Houston County. According to a news release by the Warner Robins Police Department, three suspects entered Rocky's Quick Stop on Elberta Road…
Man arrested for daylight shooting near Grenada Terrace and San Juan Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon. 30-year-old Dominick Howell, Sr. was arrested for the incident that happened just before 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Grenada Terrace and…
Peach County dedicates workforce development building
Central Georgia Technical College and Peach County dedicated the new workforce development center to honor Dr. William Moorehead. Though he has passed away, Dr. Moorehead's dream lives on.
Accused Craigslist killer pleads not guilty in Telfair County
MCRAE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man accused of killing a Marietta couple in Telfair County pleaded not guilty in Superior Court Wednesday. Ronnie "Jay" Towns faces the death penalty for murder and robbery charges. 69 year-old Elrey "Bud" Runion and…
Thief steals cash from Macon bar after helping employee
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who stole cash from a Macon bar Wednesday night. The theft happened at Shooters Bar on Chambers Road around 11 p.m. Bibb deputies say the male…
Macon-Bibb County Health Department to hold oral cancer screenings throughout the day
The month of April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month. The Macon-Bibb County Health Department will be holding free oral cancer screenings and are encouraging Macon-Bibb residents to get checked out.
Macon-Bibb celebrates International Earth Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon celebrated International Earth Day. Reptiles, food trucks and all kinds of vendors filled Tattnall Square Park. Hundreds of people came out to learn about our planet and what we can do to protect it. Some…
The Boxmasters rock The Doulgass Theatre
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An Oscar award winning actor is in Macon tonight, but he's not in town to shoot a movie. Billy Bob Thornton and his band "The Boxmasters" played at the historic Douglass Theatre. Despite his fame and…
Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters play Macon Wednesday night
The band played the Douglas Theatre Wednesday night.
B.S. Report: Easy time at SunTrust
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - SunTrust Park is not as close to Middle Georgia as Turner Field is, but forget about worrying if the extra 14 miles will dissuade you from going to see the Braves. Now, let me preface this…
Movie starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson set to shoot in Macon
Pretty soon you might start smelling what "The Rock" is cooking-- a new movie. According to Macon-Bibb County, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will star in a movie that will be shot in Macon.
Macon-Bibb commissioner explains decision against anti-discrimination ordinance
Macon-Bibb Commissioner Joe Allen says he disagrees with the commission's approval of changing a county ordinance that would prevent discrimination. "Number one it's already on the books," said Allen. "We don't discriminate in Bibb County."
Georgia College and State University granted $2.5 million for childhood literacy program
The main course on the menu in Baldwin County is eggs and--a multi million dollar project to help kids learn to read.
Georgia Department of Insurance helps Georgians claim lost life insurance
The Georgia Department of Insurance wants you to get the money you deserve. They've partnered with the National Insurance Association of Commissioners to help Georgians claim life insurance money they may not know about.
Macon daycare evacuated after suspicious package was dropped off
Children and staff were evacuated Wednesday morning from Child Network Daycare after a suspicious package was reported. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office responded to the report just after 9:15 AM.
Macon-Bibb looks at adding "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" for hiring and promotions
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioners moved a step closer to changing how the county will conduct business. It was standing room only at the commission meeting. The Commissioners voted in favor of adding "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to…
Warner Robins PD: We don't agree with CryWolf business practices
Warner Robins is trying to solve a problem with a company they've contracted with. CryWolf False Alarm Solutions creates software that helps reduce false alarm calls. Warner Robins Police Chief Bret Evans and his officers only have so much time.
Commissioners to vote on $2.3 million SPLOST project at Freedom Park
Macon-Bibb Commissioners may be saying 'yes' to Freedom over in the Bellevue neighborhood--Freedom park that is and community members are excited for change. The commission will vote on several items including $2.3 million worth of renovations to Freedom Park.
Commission approves building new Monroe County EMS headquarters
Monroe County Commissioners approved to build and fund a new Monroe County EMS headquarters station Tuesday morning. They voted 3 to 1."This agency and this county needed this for several years now," said EMS director, Chief Donny Mercer. "I look at it right now as an immediate need for both our employees and our citizens.""
'Tax Day' baby gifted $1,529 toward college fund hours after birth
April 18th marks National Tax Day and while most people may be freaking over finances, one baby at Navicent Health won't be crying about money.
Three suspects charged with burglaries near Travis Boulevard in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries that occurred around Travis Boulevard and the Sandy Springs Apartments. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's news release, the male suspects arrested were juveniles,…
Homicide investigation underway into Cochran woman's death
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating the death of an elderly woman in Cochran as a possible homicide. Scott Whitley with the GBI says family members found the body of 67-year-old Barbara Clemons on…
Dublin honors history of Martin Luther King Jr. with interactive monument park
Martin Luther King Jr. gave his first speech right here in Middle Georgia on April 17, 1944 at Dublin's historic First African Baptist Church
Forsyth Police Department adds new K9 officer
The Forsyth Police Department is welcoming another officer--one with four legs. "Everyday he goes to work with me, and we spend the majority of our time together," said Forsyth Police Officer Wade Kendrick.
State highlights Jones County Senior Center after proposed federal budget cuts
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) wants everyone to know how important federal funding can be. As part of their National Community Development Week, the commissioner of the DCA was in Gray to tour the…
Shape Mercer holds events for Sexual Assault Awareness Week
Mercer University is using this week to spread awareness for sexual assault. The National Sexual Violence Resource Ccenter says one in five women, and one in sixteen men are sexually assaulted while in college.