The United States Coast Guard is searching for a man from Warner Robins who fell overboard on a cruise ship near the Bahamas. 24-year-old Kevin Wellons is believed to have fallen overboard 15 miles southwest of Abaco.
The second suspect in December's Papa John's pizza delivery shootings was arrested Monday afternoon. US Marshals Southern Regional Fugitive Task Force and Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators arrested 19-year-old Jacob Elijah Miller just after 2:30 PM in Atlanta.
"Survivor" Brooklyn Rouse is set to make a full recovery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia football coach Kirby Smart was back in middle Georgia Monday, serving as keynote speaker at the Macon Touchdown Club's jamboree. The event, held annually at the Methodist Children's Home on Pierce Avenue, serves as a…
Community members in Macon-Bibb are saying out with the old and in with the new. City officials began demolition on the first of 19 abandoned properties on Monday.
The Houston County Fire department is still investigating a house fire in Centerville. Chief Jimmy Williams says the fire started Saturday night around 8:30 PM.
"It's always best to order early," said Forget-Me-Not Florist owner, Allen Tatman. The reality is, when Valentine's Day approaches, not a lot of people do.
Another person has died in a car wreck on the Gray Bypass. It's the 3rd person since last Thursday. "It's dangerous man," said one driver.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying a woman accused of card fraud. Investigators say the woman pictured in the surveillance footage used stolen credit and debit cards to purchase high end…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Police have identified the suspect, accused of robbing a gas station and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man left empty handed after trying to rob the Family Dollar on Rocky Creek Road in Macon Sunday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says the suspect approached the front counter with a handgun and demanded…
It's a "Night to Shine" for people with special needs
Students at Wilkinson County Middle School are eliminating social isolation in their cafeteria one lunch table at a time.
The Ocmulgee National Monument isn't just one the most visited attractions in Middle Georgia for it's quick escape into nature, but its hundreds of acres of history.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A gas station was robbed early Friday morning by a man wearing an insulated jumpsuit. The Petro gas station on Houston Avenue was robbed at gunpoint around 6:30 a.m. The suspect, described as a black male…
Todd Tolbert, from the Monroe County Hospital Authority is certain residents will vote 'YES' on a referendum that will keep the Monroe County Hospital open.
Experts say a Weather Alert Radio could save your life
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's been a few days since the Patriots overcame at 28-3 deficit in Super Bowl LI to stun the Atlanta Falcons, and now Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent dissect the game and what exactly went wrong…
The search for Wesleyan College's next president is over--and thankfully, search committee members didn't have to look too far.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in critical condition after being shot early Thursday morning on Bloomfield Drive. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old Darius Rozier was standing on the front porch of a home at 5950 Bloomfield…
The Patient Safety Award was given to Houston Medical Center for their project, Population Health-Preventing Pre-Term Births Among At-Risk Populations. This award is given annually to Georgia health care organizations who improve patient safety, medical outcomes and reduce the risk of medical errors.
Warner Robins city council voted 3-2 against paid maternity leave for city employees at a meeting Tuesday night.
Macon-Bibb County could be closer to hosting a baseball team at Luther Williams Field. They've been talking about this for awhile and finally, a team is interested. Luther Williams Field is going to need some work before it can host a baseball team.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Atlanta Falcons were up 28-3 with just over 17 minutes left to go in Super Bowl LI. The Atlanta Falcons were up 28-3 with just over 17 minutes left to go in Super Bowl LI.…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teenager turned himself in Saturday for a murder that happened last year at a Warner Robins motel. Willie Walters, 18, fled the state after 34-year-old Donell Hawkins was found shot to death at the Budget…
Unemployment in Macon-Bibb sits at 5.9%--up from last year--and it's not because there aren't enough job opportunities.
When severe storms hit the weekend of January 21st, the Middle Georgia weather radar site went down during a critical time. Technicians at Robins Air Force Base were ready. Meteorologist Kristen Kennedy helps Middle Georgia plan its day with forecasts each morning.
A six-year-old boy was accidentally shot and killed Monday night at the Indian Oaks Apartment complex in Fort Valley. Fort Valley police say Fiya Hollis was at home with his 10 and 13-year-old sisters when he got a hold of a gun and shot himself in the chest.
A five-year-old is dead after he/she was accidentally shot. This is according to a news release from The Fort Valley Department of Public Safety.
Crime rates have dropped in Macon-Bibb county over the last year. Bibb County Sheriff's Office Crime Analysis Unit says robberies have decreased by 7% in comparison to 2015.
If you're driving along Shurling Drive in East Macon, it's not hard to miss some trash collected on the side of the road.
For some tailgating means a Saturday well spent. But for residents in Warner Robins, it's an issue drivers deal with every day.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help catching a burglary suspect. On January 30th, two commercial burglaries were committed at the Dollar Tree on Eisenhower Parkway, and at a Subway restaurant on Mercer University Drive.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The man accused of shooting and killing his cousin Saturday in Macon made his first appearance in court Monday afternoon. 55-year-old Robert DeWitt Cummings was arrested Sunday and charged in the murder of 47-year-old Oscar Freeman.…
It's American Heart month and Navicent Health workers hosted a healthy cooking expo on Friday in honor of the month.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Carolyn Freeman says she wanted Super Bowl in Houston to be the trip of a lifetime. But for 23 fans it was quite the opposite. "It just all seemed so perfect and he just was a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sidney Lanier would have been 175 years old Friday, February 3rd. Lanier was born in a home on High Street, now known as the Sidney Lanier Cottage. Kim Campbell, from the Historic Macon Foundation, stated that he…
With Super Bowl LI just a couple of days, it's not hard to spot a Falcon's fan in Middle Georgia. Especially, buying their last minute gear.
A unique bar in Macon is ready for super bowl weekend. "Open bar, lots of games, a lot of good times, and fun and laughs," said Reboot Retrocade & Bar regular Algernon Davidson. There's going to be a lot of gaming going on in Macon this weekend.
The Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority held a public hearing to discuss their downtown parking plan on Thursday evening.
So if you're staying local and looking for a place to get some good eats with your entertainment, Gateway Macon has you covered.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Super Bowl Sunday is only a few days away, and Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent break down the game in this week's Rant N' Rave. Want to know if there's anyone who could beat Matt Ryan…
Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner and so are the parties. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones is making sure you drink responsibly this Sunday.
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Robins Air Force Base Thursday afternoon, to celebrate the beginning of Phase 1 on a brand new facility for the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC). The new…
After about three months of construction, Central City Park is on it's way to being finished. Just in time for its popular event, the International Cherry Blossom Festival.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A job fair was held at the Marriott City Center in Macon Thursday afternoon. Placement service Employment Seeker put on the fair, which was aimed at helping veterans find work or search out higher education. Several…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Happy Groundhog Day! Today is the one day that Americans await a forecast prediction from an animal rather than a meteorologist. The old folklore says that if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six…
Update: Two teenagers are now facing murder charges in the death of 57-year-old Emmanuel Stroud Sr. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says deputies arrested 17-year-old Malcolm Peek and 17-year-old Jaquavius Moore. They both are in the Bibb County jail. MACON, Georgia…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - So, what is going to happen this Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI? Well, no one in the world, or in Las Vegas for that matter – believes…
Tattnall Square Academy is sending a big part of its football team to the college ranks. Jimmy Marshall signed with Middle Tennessee State University today. He expects to continue to play wide receiver there.