Museum of Aviation hosts Space and Rocketry Camp
The camp began on June 20th and lasts until June 24th.
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Peach County Health Department wants tattoo shop rules and regulations
The Peach County Health Department wants to create a set of rules and regulations for tattoo and body piercing shops.
Navicent Health announces plans to build new Children's Hospital
MACON, Georgia- Plans are in the works to build a new Children's Hospital in Macon. Navicent Health announced it wants the project completed within the next three years. The current hospital was built in 1962, and it has outgrown the…
Bankruptcy judge: State and Bibb Board of Education can close Macon Charter Academy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Education and the Bibb County School Board can move forward with Macon Charter Academy's termination process. Stephanie Hartley with the Bibb County School District said a judge ruled the bankruptcy proceeding was not…
Code Glow: Macon preschool explains lock down procedure
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Michigan woman was shocked to find her 3-year-old daughter standing on a toilet practicing a lock down drill she was taught as preschool. 41NBC's Alexa Rodriguez stopped by a Macon preschool Wednesday to see if local…
First Lady Sandra Deal helps kick-off the Georgia Food Bank Association's Summer Meals Program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - First Lady Sandra Deal visited the Mulberry Street Market at Tattnall Square Park for the Summer Meals Kick-Off Event on Wednesday. The event gave community members an opportunity to see the effects that the Summer Meals…
Gov. Deal speaks about the importance of educating prison inmates before release
Over 8,000 inmates are enrolled annually in the Georgia Department of Corrections' educational programs.
North Carolina man arrested in Macon for child molestation
Bibb deputies arrested a North Carolina man for child molestation.
Teen arrested for June Hawkinsville murder
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 17 year old has been arrested for the shooting death of Michael Mays. Mays was killed at his Hawkinsville home on June 6th, according to a news release from the GBI. Lance Pitts is charged…
GDOT unveils plans to improve Twiggs County highway intersection
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Twiggs County residents want to make the intersection of Highway 57 and Ridge Road safer. They don't like that drivers have to cross a divided highway from side streets. They said it's too dangerous. There have been…
Accused Monroe deputy killer to appear in court in July
Attorneys are trying to figure out if Christopher Calmer is mentally competent for a trial.
Macon State Prison corrections officer arrested for trafficking meth
A Macon State Prison corrections officer was arrested, accused of trafficking nearly 150 grams of meth.
Special "unboarding" ceremony held for historic home in Macon's Beall's Hill neighborhood
The Design House was originally built in the 1880's and began renovation of June of last year.
UPDATE: Man arrested in Macon apartment complex shooting
A man has been arrested for shooting 34-year-old Tyrell Jordan inside the Sandy Springs Apartments in the Bloomfield neighborhood.
Warner Robins mayor and council table Walmart decision
This means they neither denied or approved the retail giant's rezoning plan.
Georgia Supreme Court: Police cannot make traffic arrests outside their jurisdictions
The high court made the unanimous decision in favor of a Kennesaw State University student who was charged with driving under the influence 500-yards off campus.
Macon organizations trying to bring PACE to Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A few organizations in Macon-Bibb County are trying to bring PACE to Georgia. It's a charter school-like program that targets at-risk girls. District Attorney David Cooke is putting $150,000 in forfeited money from a civil lawsuit toward…
Middle Georgia farmers create co-op to get shoppers to buy local
Farmers in Sandersville and several growers around Middle Georgia put together a co-operative to help expand their brands, put more local foods in restaurants, and in markets and stores around the region.
Gordon residents try to get Mayor Whipple-Lue removed from office
Gordon Mayor Mary Ann Whipple-Lue on bench trial.
What's Right With Our Schools: "Dragons in Action" builds students' character
Students at Dames Ferry Elementary are getting life long lessons through the school's after school program.
Bibb deputies search for stolen truck and suspects involved
A pick up truck was stolen from the BigFoot PowerSports parking lot early Saturday morning.
Vigil planned for Macon gas station employee killed during robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A vigil to honor a Macon gas station employee who was killed during a robbery over the weekend will be held this week. The public vigil will be at the Sunoco Gas Station at 3306 Bloomfield Drive Wednesday…
Man with gunshot wound treated at Macon hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for more information about a shooting that sent a man to the hospital early Saturday morning. Investigators found Carlos Roberts at the hospital. He was hit in his side…
Carolina Panther Charles Johnson returns to his hometown to host two-day summer camp
More than 1,100 aspiring young athletes crowded Hawkinsville High School on Friday to attend the Fifth Annual Charles Johnson Sports Academy.
Local community activist speaks out on gun violence awareness
Community activist speaks out on gun violence awareness.
Museum of Aviation hosts Food Truck Friday event
The Museum of Aviation hosts Food Truck Friday.
Georgia Department of Corrections holds job fair
The recruitment drive was held at the Georgia Department of Corrections headquarters in Forsyth.
New program pushes residents, business owners to 'CryWolf'
Warner Robins Police Department implements new false alarm program.
Macon attorney appeals contempt of court ruling to Georgia Supreme Court
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon attorney Veronica Brinson is appealing a judge's decision finding her in contempt of court to the state supreme court. A summary from the Georgia Supreme Court says Judge Howard Simms removed Brinson from a murder case…
Laurens Co. Sheriff's Office denies wrongdoing in David Hooks civil lawsuit
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Laurens County Sheriff's Office says it did nothing wrong the night David Hooks was shot and killed during a drug raid at his house. Hooks' wife, Teresa, filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit in April claiming…
Macon Charter Academy waits for bankruptcy hearing before taking school closure vote
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Charter Academy has postponed a voted to keep the school open or close it down. MCA made the decision at its board meeting Wednesday night. Governing Board Member Ed Grant said they want to wait until…
Macon teens charged in theft related crimes
Three Macon teens charged with theft related in crimes.
Bibb Deputies search for BigFoot PowerSports burglary suspects
Surveillance video shows two suspects stealing money from BigFoot PowerSports Wednesday morning.
New $12.5 million Houston County stadium almost complete
The $12.5 million project will be home to two high school football teams.
New mobile MRI vehicle allows residents in rural areas to receive medical attention
Middle Georgians in rural areas are now able to seek medical attention from Navicent Health’s mobile MRI system.
Little Richard Penniman house to be moved, renovated for I-16/I-75 interchange construction
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Transportation is moving and renovating the Little Richard Penniman house as part of its I-16/I-75 split fix. "Little Richard grew up in Pleasant Hill. He had at least 6 homes in a 3 block…
Miller-Motte Technical College now accepting students
Classes at the technical college located in Macon begin on July 13th.
Leadership Macon chooses Ocmulgee Heritage Trail renovation for class project
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This year's Leadership Macon class plans to complete two miles of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail as its community service project. The project runs from Amerson River Park to Riverside Cemetery. Construction includes a major bridge over a…
Driver shoots man, drives away in Lizella
A driver shot a man and then drove away on Holley Road in Macon. 33-year-old Ray Sams was shot in the leg. He's at the hospital in stable condition.
Warner Robins' Planning & Zoning approves Wal-Mart rezoning
Warner Robins' Planning and Zoning approves Wal-Mart rezoning.
Monroe Gun Shop Owner: Assault rifle wasn't used in Orlando shooting
BOLINGBROKE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County gun shop owner said the rifle used in the Orlando shooting wasn't an assault rifle. Ventures Guns and Stuff sells guns similar to what was used in the mass shooting. The owners said there's…
Macon-Bibb committee approves $1.4 million for Bibb Sheriff body cameras
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office wants Taser to provide the department with body cameras. Macon-Bibb's Operation and Finance Committee approved spending $1.4 million dollars over the next five years for the equipment. Col. Aubrey Evins from the…
Macon's Tubman Museum fundraising for Harriet Tubman statue
The Tubman Museum needs $9,000 to own what the museum's executive director calls a "centerpiece."
Steve Harvey holds camp for fatherless boys in Roberta
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - NBC's national radio and TV show host Steve Harvey visited Roberta this past week for his 8th annual mentoring camp. The camp is designed for fatherless boys to get a chance to learn how to be…
Macon residents react to Orlando shooting: We need love
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 41NBC's Alexa Rodriguez spoke to two Macon residents about the Orlando shooting that killed at least 49 people and injured 53 others. They both said they felt shock when they first heard the news and are…
Coliseum Medical Centers receives stroke performance achievement award
For the 7th year in a row, the Coliseum Medical Centers received the 2016 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement.
Macon residents plan vigil to remember Orlando shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There will be a vigil Monday night at Tattnall Square Park in Macon to remember the Orlando shooting that happened over the weekend. As of Sunday, officials said the shooting killed 50 and sent 53 others to…
Man dies after motorcycle accident in Forsyth
56-year-old Elmer Lundy crashed his motorcycle into a ditch on Stokes Store Road Sunday evening.
Three men break into tech store on Bass Road in Macon
TechRX on Bass Road was burglarized June 7th.
Keeping Organized: Three things to keep your bathroom in order
Professional organizer Andi Willis returns this Monday to show us her three favorite things to help keep your bathroom in perfect order.