MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three Bibb County schools received a special honor Friday afternoon, as announced in a news release from the Bibb County School District. Alexander II Magnet School, Heritage Elementary School, and Howard Middle School were all designated…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you haven't paid your 2016 taxes for real and personal properties, now is the time to do so. The Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner's Office is urging tax payers to make payments to avoid penalties and…
A woman died in a fatal traffic accident in North Macon Friday morning.
New talent will perform at this years street party on Apr. 1st.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Warner Robins Police Department is urging anyone who was inside the Jus One More during Thursday morning's shooting to come forward with information. Officers say hundreds of people were inside the bar when two…
UPDATE (3/6/2017) - Warren Marvin Leroy has been found. According to the Warner Robins Police Department, Leroy checked into the Houston Medical Center on Saturday morning. He was treated and returned to Gramps n' Grannies. WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -…
Grassroots effort to support paid parental leave in Warner Robins
A new swim complex, fire stations and intersection upgrades were hot topics over hot breakfast at Houston County's Eggs & Issues meeting Thursday morning. Leaders discussed the plans for the 2018 Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax (SPLOST). Polls opened for early voting on Monday and SPLOST is on the ballot.
Bill talks about the arms on the mound and in the pen for the Atlanta Braves.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at Burdell-Hunt Elementary School in Macon celebrated the birthday of a literary icon Thursday. Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as simply Dr. Seuss, was born on this day back in 1904. In honor of the…
Veterans at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center got a high-tech demonstration on the latest medical care technology--in a van.
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A water main break in Forsyth that put a section of the city under a boil water advisory should be cleared up by Friday afternoon. According to City Manager Janice Hall, the break has been repaired,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Old Book Sale is a reader's paradise. 100,000 books were for sale starting Thursday at the annual event at Central City Park. "We have every available category that you can imagine," Larry Caldwell said."We've got…
Crossover day at the capitol building is Friday. This marks the end of the road for bills that haven't made it out of committee and onto the floor for discussion.
The Warner Robins City Council is expected to revisit a paid parental leave policy on Monday, March 6th. In February, the council denied the policy for paid maternity leave It would have provided mothers with four weeks of paid leave after the birth of her newborn.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men were arrested for possessing and intending to sell large quantities of steroids out of the Capital City bar where they lived Wednesday. The Ocmulgee Drug Task Force took James Eric Scarborough, 33, and Paul…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is dead after being struck by a train in Warner Robins Thursday morning. Investigators say the 22-year-old woman was laying on the train tracks when the train hit her. She was pronounced dead…
Warner Robins Police are looking for a man in connection to the Jus One More club shooting.
Grant's Lounge in Macon is having a four day birthday celebration.
ORLANDO, Florida (41NBC/WMGT) - The 2017 Atlanta Braves are getting ready for another season in the Majors, and Bill Shanks is at their spring training facility in Florida to preview the team before opening day. Today, Bill focuses on the…
A downtown Forsyth restaurant that's been there for nearly 17 years is getting a new name and a new look. Ann's Deli couldn't be gone for long--it's a big part of Forsyth's downtown.
Nottingham Drive residents are frustrated with drivers speeding through their neighborhood. It's a popular road for people who want to stay away from all the traffic on Gray Highway.
It's Ash Wednesday and millions of Christians around the world are spending the first day of lent attending religious services.
It's Fat Tuesday and local restaurants in downtown Macon are bringing the Bourbon Street atmosphere to Cherry Street. "Several business owners got together and decided they wanted to do something to celebrate Mardi Gras. It was lead by Parish on Cherry St. and Travis Jean," said Main street Macon Manager Steven Albright.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pedestrian was involved in a fatal accident on Pio Nono Avenue Wednesday morning. John Michael Neal Sr., 62, was allegedly trying to cross the street in front the hotel where he stayed. According to Sgt. Linda…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baseball could be making a comeback to Macon next year. The Coastal Plain League representatives pitched the idea to Macon-Bibb commissioners Tuesday morning. They want to bring a minor league baseball team to Luther Williams field.…
Georgia's Old Capital Museum in Milledgeville has a new location. They're renovating a part of Georgia's history to show off another part in the exhibits. Georgia's Old Capital Museum has something new to look forward to.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service are looking into two downtown Milledgeville bars Tuesday morning.
Jordan Strawberry scored a career-high 32 points, made all 14 of his foul shots, distributed seven assists with no turnovers and collected seven rebounds and Mercer beat Samford 88-79 on Monday.
Monday was the first day of early voting for the SPLOST special election in Laurens County. One Dublin man is looking forward to the vote because it could mean seeing a splash in the city soon.
A woman was sexually assaulted at gunpoint on the campus of Georgia College Saturday. "We're not immune to crime," said Georgia College Public Safety Sergeant Michael Baker. College can seem like its own little world.
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WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Authorities responded to a person hit by a vehicle around 1 p.m. Monday afternoon. According to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, it was reported that a 13-year-old male was a passenger in a…
A 28 year old was found dead in a Milledgeville apartment Saturday night.
UPDATE (10:40 a.m.) - The suspect accused of sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint on the Georgia College campus has been identified. Georgia College Public Safety is asking for the public's help finding 20-year-old Jarvis Javion Lawrence. He has short…
Kathleen and Kenneth Mano are dealing with the loss of their son in a shooting in Macon Thursday. "It's a feeling I really can't describe in words. I don't think any parent losing a child can describe the feeling," said Kareem Mano's father, Kenneth.
"We work hard at it," said Chief Stephen Lynn. Chief Lynn and the Perry Police Department have worked hard to keep the city of Perry safe.
Downtown Macon businesses want to come together to make their area safer and cleaner. They're trying to organize the business improvement district.
More than 70 Macon residents woke up--outside. In an empty lot next door to the Daybreak Center, people voluntarily spent the night.
In Bibb County deputies search for a murder suspect
Claude Lewis is known as "The Father of Tee Ball" in Warner Robins and throughout Middle Georgia. He's credited as the inventor of the sport. In the 1950s, Lewis stepped up to the plate to become the first director of Parks and Recreation in Warner Robins.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent are back to weigh in on topics ranging from basketball to even soccer this week. First up is the actual importance of any sport's All-Star Game. All offense and no defense…
If it hasn't been a tough enough year for Uber, they've got a new competitor coming to 54 major cities including Macon.
Warner Robins Fire Department is investigating a fire that happened Thursday morning at an apartment complex.
Members of an Illinois Methodist Church are visiting Macon this week. They aren't on vacation but they are on a mission.
An arrest has been in the murder of Tara Grinstead. Grinstead went missing in 2005. Thursday morning, Ryan Alexander Duke was arrested and charged for the murder of Tara Grinstead.
The body of a black male was found around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Middle Georgia veterinarians broke ground on what will soon be the only emergency clinic in the area.
A professional basketball team thinks Middle Georgia would be a great place to play. The Middle Georgia Pits are trying out players right now. "It's going to bring so much excitement to the youth," said Middle Georgia Pits President Tashina Spaulding.
Third graders from Houston County Public Schools were open for business today. The district had its annual "Market Day" at the Houston County Pavilion.