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.
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…
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, 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
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 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 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.
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.
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, 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.…
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…
A 38 year veteran educator in Macon is declaring her run for a spot on Bibb County's Board of Education.
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…
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.