Several artists, including one from Georgia, are putting sidewalk chalk to good use. Andrew Patrick Henry from Barnesville was in town to paint incredibly detailed murals around downtown Macon. He had help from other artists from across the country.
Macon-Bibb County commissioners decided to table a resolution that would allow Mayor Robert Reichert to look into the operations of the Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare.
Firehouse Subs is staying true to its name by donating to fire departments across Middle Georgia. The restaurant gives away sandwiches everyday--but sometimes, they just give away the dough. "It really does make a difference," said Macon Franchisee Schel Collins.
The Frank Johnson Recreation Center is back and better than ever.
Macon-Bibb Commissioner Elaine Lucas wants drivers to slow down. "This community is not that large that we have to have people speeding everywhere they go," said Lucas.
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was shot during an attempted robbery at the Liberty Inn Friday night. Sammie Montgomery, 26, told police a man he only knew as "Shaun" came in his room and started talking to him. Shortly…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man accused of shooting a woman Friday night. Investigators say the woman showed up at the Coliseum Hospital around 9 p.m. with a gunshot wound to her…
Brooklyn Rouse was honored at a benefit concert in Macon on Friday night. The 21-year-old was shot while delivering a pizza to a home on Vivian Drive back in December. Rouse was in critical condition, but has now made a tremendous recovery.
The pinkest party on earth has officially started. Organizer's launched the Cherry Blossom Festival with the opening ceremony, a traditional Japanese performance and ribbon cutting to seal the deal.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bill Shanks might be on the beach for a much needed day off, but he's still talking Braves baseball. Atlanta's preseason record might not be very good, but Bill says there's a good reason for that:…
"This is the best political outing where people joined hands in an off election, other than a presidential election, that I can remember," said Monroe County Commissioner Larry Evans.
T.J. Freeman and several other middle Georgia officers who've died in the line of duty are being remembered by a Crawford County T-ball team.
The Bibb County deputy who shot and killed a man who attacked him last October has been cleared of charges. Witnesses say Deputy Greg Ussery confronted 55-year-old Larry Matthews after he stole from the Family Dollar on Eisenhower Parkway.
The number of fatal car wrecks in the first three months of this year is nearly triple in comparison to last year in Macon-Bibb. In only the first three months of the year, County Coroner Leon Jones says he's worried.
If you walk through the halls of Northeast High school, you can tell the school's been around for decades. "You can tell it's aged," said Northeast High School sophomore, Mary Gray. "The paint, the mold sometimes."
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins wants to help students as young as middle school get interested in math and science careers. The shadow cast by the SR-71 Blackbird is big, but these students…
There's a new place for low income seniors to live in Gray. The company Miller and Valentine worked alongside the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the city of Gray to build Water Tower Park Senior Village.
Macon's International Cherry Blossom festival is just days away and organizers are putting on the final touches to make sure all things pink are up to par.
The woman arrested in January for shooting a boy outside her home, has been indicted by the Bibb County Superior Court. 47-year-old Elisabeth Cannon is facing two counts of aggravated assault and one count of aggravated battery.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 2017 Major League Baseball season is just around the corner, and the Braves play their first exhibition game next Friday at their brand new park. Bill Shanks is in Orlando this week to follow the…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a close race between six candidates, the search for a new Monroe County Commissioner is still on. The spot was left empty after previous District 2 commissioner, Jim Ham, passed away in a car accident in…
A man is charged with aggravated assault and battery after setting his girlfriend on fire in Telfair County Saturday night. It happened on Roberson Town Lane in Jacksonville.
Upson County Sheriff's deputies found a Fort Valley paraplegic man dead in the woods early last Friday morning. They found him at a hunting camp off of Triune Mill Road.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several Middle Georgia counties cast ballots for a Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax (SPLOST) on Tuesday. Baldwin County voters approved the SPLOST by 1,171 votes, or 72 percent. 446 voters voted against it, according to…
The Dublin Police Chief is doing more than just enforcing the law. He wants the community to be even stronger. Dublin Police Chief Tim Chatman's hands don't just encourage following the law each day.
The AARP is honoring Macon-Bibb with another five years of partnership. The county has been selected as an age-friendly community.
When it comes to pedestrian safety, Macon-Bibb's review board is literally on board-- a bus that is.
Baldwin County residents had the opportunity to vote on the renewal of the Special Local Options Sales Tax (SPLOST) on Tuesday's election day.
An armed robbery Monday morning in Warner Robins has frequent customers of the OM Food Mart on Feagin Mill Road concerned for their safety in the neighborhood.
The Cotton Avenue Coalition is hosting the 2nd Cotton Avenue Revival Festival this weekend. It's planned to showcase and teach people about the rich history in the area.
If voters approve the special penny sales tax for schools, the superintendent says they'll be able to move their ninth grade students to the high school. You set a tradition through habit and hard work. "Jones County has a good history of doing a lot with a little," said Jones County Schools Superintendent Chuck Gibson."You go by our schools. For the most part, we're proud of our schools."
Macon-Bibb city officials were busy Monday morning as contractors took out an entire street of blighted homes on Wise Avenue.
Twiggs County Middle School students are becoming more engaged in classroom discussion using the 'Plickers' program.
Ron White shows off his comedic genius at the Macon City Auditorium
The search is over for Cherry Blossom's next CEO and President.
Some unique t-shirts are on sale in Macon, and they have a soulful style to them. Ross Riddle has moved all over the country making t-shirts.
The Concerned Citizens of Taylor County faced the Board of Education in court Friday morning. More than 200 citizens filed a lawsuit against the school board after former superintendent Dr. Gary Gibson was terminated in September 2016.
Macon-Bibb is using SPLOST money to help skaters. "Just cruisin, really," said Skater Ricky Hellard. "Wind in your face." Skating lets Ricky Hellard get away. "It's like it's an escape," said Hellard.
Today the Monroe County District Attorney's Office announced indictment of a sheriff's deputy accused of using excessive force.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the leg Thursday night. It happened at the home of 47-year-old Eddie Evans, who lives at the Raintree Apartments on Graham Rd. Bibb deputies say…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon woman died Thursday evening after a two car accident. Investigators from the Bibb County Sheriff's say the driver of a small car pulled out in front of a truck on Shurling Drive at Walnut…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - U.S. Marshals and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office announced in a news release the arrest of a suspect accused of rape and human trafficking. 34-year-old Najiy Williams was taken into custody Thursday morning just before 9…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy was indicted on charges this week by the Towaliga Circuit District Attorney's Office Sgt. William Jackson was indicted by the Monroe County Grand Jury on the counts of Simple Battery, Battery,…
St. Patrick's day may be on Friday, but one city in Middle Georgia has been celebrating all month long. Dublin's St. Patrick's day festival started in February, but they are preparing for the busiest and greenest weekend.
A flood caused major damage to the Senior Center in Crawford County. Repairs started this week. It's usually pretty quiet outside the Crawford County Senior Center.
Virginia College cosmetology students strutted their stuff at their annual spring fling on Thursday.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An arrest has been made in a murder case that happened in 1975. 59-year-old Mary Jane Stewart was arrested in San Antonio, Texas for the murder of Cheryl White on Wednesday, March 15th. 16-year-old White…
President Trump's proposal could mean big cuts to several federal departments--funding local and state agencies like Meals on Wheels.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's another edition of Rant N' Rave this week, as Bill and Tucker discuss what's going on in the sports world. First up is a quick discussion about Bill and Tuck's Final Four picks, as the…