Jones County Sheriff's deputies make four arrests in drug bust
22-year-0ld Johnathan Maddox, 21-year-old Angelica Vasquez, 33-year-old Julie Merritt and 31-year-old Richard Eyler arrested on drug charges
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Gunshots fired inside Crawford County business; woman arrested
Deputies and a Roberta Police Officer found a woman coming out of Dow Chemical armed with a handgun. She was quickly arrested.
Woman is being questioned after a fetus was found in a trash can
The Bibb County Coroner says his office received a call from the Department of Family and Children Services after a pregnant woman went to the hospital because of severe bleeding.
Teenager arrested in Cochran Murder
Seventeen-year-old Willie Whitehead is accused of shooting Dantay Ates on Sixth Street on Friday.
The Home Depot helps feed the hungry
Hot dogs and hamburger fresh off the grill were given to those less fortunate.
The Brick restaurant opens in Macon
The Brick Macon opened its doors to customers Wednesday morning. The restaurant has been a "go-to" eatery in Milledgeville for more than 20 years.
Bibb runoff candidates discuss campaign strategies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Multiple races from Tuesday night's election resulted in a runoff. 41NBC's Alexa Rodriguez spoke to a few of the candidates to find out what their strategies are going into this second round of campaigning. Two Bibb County…
Crawford commissioners discuss dirt road safety
Crawford County commissioner are concerned about dirt roads in the area.
Monroe deputies seize drugs, nearly $8k in traffic stop
Two people were arrested after a Monroe County deputy and his K-9 busted them for having meth and nearly $8,000 in cash.
Downey and Easter head for run-off in District 6 BOE seat.
The run-off will be held on July 26th.
Paris cruises past Harvey for vacant Georgia House seat
Miriam Paris beat Gerald Harvey Tuesday in the race for the vacant Georgia House District 142 seat.
Wade McCord defeats C. Jack Ellis to retain tax commissioner position
McCord won with 61% of the vote versus Ellis' 39%.
Allen, Defore going to runoff for Bibb District 5 seat
Incumbent District 5 Commissioner Ed Defore and former commissioner Joe Allen will compete in a runoff for the seat in July.
Reichert hopes to continue pushing Macon-Bibb forward
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert is returning to office. He and his supporters watched numbers come in at his campaign headquarters.
Bivins beats Jarrell to keep District 5 commission seat
Bert Bivins will continue his job as District 5 commissioner in Bibb County after a challenge Leroy Jarrell's challenge fell short.
Schlesinger beats Brown to keep commission seat
Larry Schlesinger will keep his seat on the Bibb County Commission after beating challenger Stanely Brown Tuesday.
Davis wins Bibb County Sheriff's race, several races go to run-off
The results of the 2016 election in Bibb County have finished coming in. David Davis won the Democratic primary election for Sheriff, avoiding a runoff in that race, and with no Republican challenger, he will be re-elected. Incumbent Mayor Robert…
Houston County beats Loganville 12-0 for state title
For the second time in three years, Houston County's baseball team has won a state championship.
Middle Georgia Election Results- May 24, 2016
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Bibb County's high school valedictorians and salutatorians honored at luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District held a luncheon this afternoon at the Sports Hall of Fame to celebrate some very special students. Every high school's valedictorian and salutatorian in the district sat with school superintendent Dr.…
Voting underway across Georgia
MACON/ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/AP) - Voters in Bibb County are voting for Mayor and Sheriff today, among other races. With Lonzy Edwards suspending his campaign for mayor and his subsequent death, Mayor Robert Reichert will, barring some extraordinary circumstance, win tonight's…
Candidates make last minute campaign efforts for upcoming election
Candidates are getting ready for the finish line for Tuesday's election.
New Dublin developments to be complete next year
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two businesses announced investment and job creation in Dublin in the last six months. 41NBC's Alexa Rodriguez found out why Laurens County is so attractive for companies. "Both of these companies are international companies that are choosing…
Bibb County Sheriff's deputies investigate Newberg Avenue shooting
18-year-old Arquallis Coger shot in the hand and chest
East Macon shooting injures one
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Someone shot a pedestrian in Macon Saturday night. Investigators with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office said 32-year-old Clinton Roberson Jr. was walking to the Marathon Gas Station on New Clinton Road when he heard gunshots. He…
Vienna man dies in Peach County wreck
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A car accident on I-75 in Peach County killed a Vienna man. It happened Saturday night around 10 p.m. near exit 144. Georgia State Patrol troopers said an 18 wheeler hit Ashley Towns as he was…
Bibb County deputies make arrest in December homicide
20-year-old Torrance Deon Rouse charged with murder
Enmarket employees participate in Full-Service Friday to help fight cancer
The event was held in order to help raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Woman with ALS receives wheelchair accessible van
The 2004 Dodge van was given to the Columbus, Georgia native, who is also a patient at the ALS Clinic at the Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health in Macon.
Monroe County Hospital CEO: If not for Navicent partnership, hospital would struggle
Navicent Health and the Hospital Authority of Monroe County have agreed to a management relationship that will allow Navicent to manage the hospital.
Hancock County authorities search for missing man
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff's Office are looking for a missing man. According to a news release, 25-year-old Ajani Toure Michaels was last seen Sunday, May 15. Michaels moved to an unknown address in Bibb…
Two men rob Columbus Road store in Macon
Two men robbed the 99 cent store on Columbus Road in Macon Thursday. Deputies say one of the men stood by the door and the other walked up to the counter and asked for cigarettes.
Bibb sheriff candidates share visions for department
All three candidates have a background in law enforcement and have worked in the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
Helms Career Center becomes Station of Hope
A "Station of Hope" is a facility that is encouraged to help individuals who have been affected by the criminal justice system.
Middle Georgia Cold Cases: Gone Too Soon
21-year-old Wendell Ford Jr. was shot and killed on Forest Avenue West in Macon in 2011.
UPDATE: Body found, ruled as homicide
A body found last week on Feagin Road has been ruled as a homicide.
Man shot outside of convenience store on Rocky Creek Road
The incident occurred at Melody's Magic Mart just before 6:00 Wednesday night.
Historic Macon looking for nominees for next 'Fading Five'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon is looking for the next five places in Macon-Bibb that need to be saves. The "Fading Five" list will help the organization make a plan to save the buildings and sites, according to a news…
Macon Chamber of Commerce starts Georgia's first Young Entrepreneurs Academy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is starting a new program to teach students how to start a business. This will be Georgia’s first Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), according to a news release from the chamber. Classes will…
Milledgeville police using H.E.A.T. to watch distracted drivers
Police are watching carefully for speeders and distracted drivers in Milledgeville.
Crawford County celebrates the Georgia Jug Festival
Crawford County will host the Georgia Jug Festival on May 21st.
Middle Georgia State University to host STEAM summer camp
MGSU representatives join 41NBC to talk about an upcoming STEAM summer camp.
Macon-Bibb County pools opening Memorial Day weekend
Macon-Bibb's pools are opening for the summer season for Memorial Day weekend, but they need lifeguards.
Macon businesses repairing after overnight burglaries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office believe four people broke into multiple Macon businesses Tuesday morning. Five business were affected. In most cases, a cash register was stolen, but at Quality Computers on Riverside Drive, the…
New part of Second Street closes as corridor project continues
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Second Street in Macon will be closed from Ash Street to the other side of the hump bridge starting Wednesday. This is part of the on-going Second Street Downtown Corridor Connector Project. Workers will be building a…
Navicent Health recognizing first responders
It's emergency medical services, or EMS, week and Navicent Health is recognizing first responders.
Macon's MLK jr. Commission to honor sanitation workers
Macon's Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is honoring some of the county's employees.
Bibb deputies make two arrests in multiple burglaries investigation
17-year-old Eimyre Poole and 30-year-old Bernard Miller arrested in burglary investigation
Middle Georgia law enforcement remember fallen officers
Officers from Warner Robins and other Middle Georgia law enforcement agencies attended a candlelight vigil to honor those who've died in the line of duty.
Woman arrested for shooting a man on Third Street
Juanita Lewis is charged with aggravated assault. The victim is in stable condition at the hospital.