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.
Crossroads Cluster Dog Show underway
Houston County School Officials addressed parents of special needs students about moving the district's special needs program to share a building with its alternative school.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -"The start up was not easy," said Angie Cline. She started her business, Central Computer Services from the ground up. "The community needed somebody to go to, and I wanted to be that somebody," said Cline. Three…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a Warner Robins dollar store Tuesday afternoon. Police say two men, armed with a handgun, entered the Family Dollar at 500 Elberta Road around 12:30…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in critical condition after the motorcycle he was driving slammed into the back of a stalled car on I-75 Tuesday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Perez Parker's car ran out…
Bibb County School District Superintendent gets a pay increase
Many people in Macon-Bibb are still upset about the beer festival that was held at the Rosa Parks Square a couple weeks ago. They believe people shouldn't drink alcohol at a place meant to honor the "Mother of the Civil Rights movement".
Mayor Robert Recheirt is thinking about increasing property sales tax. It's all in effort to balance out the county's budget. Mayor Reichert proposed $145 million for the general budget, which would $4 million more than the current budget.
The FDA has approved the first new drug treatment to ALS since 1995 and it's available right here in Middle Georgia.
An elderly Macon woman was found dead in her home off of Emery Highway on Bowman street in 'First Neighborhood'.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three bills dealing with criminal justice reform are now law after receiving Gov. Deal's signature Tuesday morning. He signed the bills at the first annual Re-Entry Summit, in front of hundreds of Department of Justice Employees…
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Hawkinsville couple is celebrating after winning more than half a million dollars on NBC's "The Wall". Ryan and Stephenie Starkey appeared on the game show's season two premiere Monday night. The two hosted a viewing…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who stole cash from a Macon motel Monday night. Investigators say the robber entered the Baymont Inn & Suites on Riverside Drive around 8 p.m. and…
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The Daybreak Center is saying a 'goodbye' to its beloved director but a 'hello' to its biggest fundraising goal reached yet.
A Macon brewery is happy about the recent passing of Georgia Senate Bill 85, which allows breweries to sell directly to customers. Macon Beer Company Owner Jeremy Knowles says it will help his business expand.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The month of May is Stroke Awareness Month here in Macon. Mayor Robert Reichert proclaimed May as such during a brief ceremony at the Macon-Bibb County government center Monday afternoon. Dr. Matthew Smith, the Director of…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has found the body of a Lamar County woman who had gone missing over five days ago. 39-year-old Lori Williams went missing last week. The Georgia State Patrol Aviation Unit…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a man for starting a fight at Greater Bellevue Baptist Church last week. After an investigation, 36-year-old Julian Coker was charged with enticing a riot. The fight happened during a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teen is recovering in the hospital after being shot Friday night. The 16-year-old told police he and a friend were walking around Robin Hood Road when he was shot in the chest. The teen walked…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Warner Robins early Saturday morning. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers found 23-year-old Rashaan Brack lying in the parking lot at…
Food Truck Friday in Center Park at Centerville
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local group is upset about the controversial healthcare bill that was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday. Members of Georgia Women (And Those Who Stand with Us) protested outside of District 8…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Macon Health Club members did not get the outcome they were hoping for Friday morning in court. They wanted an extension from the judge to re-open the health club for another 30 days. Navicent Health took over…
The Middle Georgia Regional Airport will open its gates to community members in its first ever open house on Saturday.