The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority wants young people living in Macon to stay in Macon. They launched their 'Re-Imagine Macon' campaign this past October.
Three years ago, Bernida Hawkins, was forced to leave her damaged home."It needed so much work on it and I didn't have the money or the resources at that time," Hawkins said.Hawkins eventually became homeless.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for new deputies to help the community. "The manpower is our sheriff's office resources," said Colonel Aubrey Evins. "Without it, we're not able to fully do our duties," said Evins. If you're feeling a sense of duty to the public, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office wants to know.
The Concerned Citizens of Taylor County continue their fight against the Board of Education after terminating Dr. Gary Gibson in September.
Governor Deal addressed the Georgia General Assembly on issues from Medicaid to saving tax dollars on Wednesday at the capitol building.
Warner Robins hopes to save taxpayers money with a lower ISO rating. The rating is a symbol of how well served the community is in utilities and emergency services. Insurance companies use the rating to adjust rates.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman was asked to lie on the ground while she was robbed at gunpoint outside of a home in north Macon Tuesday night. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the 57-year-old victim was getting…
If you're looking to help in the fight against cancer, look no further than your local grocery store.
J.R. McNair is in the business of building businesses. His company, The Velocity Accelerator, relocated to Macon just a few months ago and has already helped several develop new business plans.
You will soon be able to take a flight from the Middle Georgia Regional Airport to Washington, D.C. The Macon-Bibb County Commission approved the grant that let's you do it. The Middle Georgia Regional Airport and Macon-Bibb have been busy for the past two years trying to make this happen and it finally is.
Historic Macon and the developers of the old Alexander IV Elementary are meeting Tuesday night to reveal what the plans are for the new building. "They're really excited they're going to develop it into something versus just an empty building just sitting there," said Ingleside neighbor Lauren Dixon.
BALDWIN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One of Georgia's top education officials stopped by a Baldwin County school to congratulate them on a special project. Richard Woods stopped by Creekside Elementary to recognize students and staff for their award winning parental…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is dead after a car crash on Jeffersonville Road in East Macon. The accident happened between Artic Circle and Wallace Rd around 10 p.m. Monday night. The Bibb County Sheriff' Office says 29-year-old Sheena Denise…
On December 19th 2016, Taylor County Board of Education was served with a lawsuit from 284 parents and concerned citizens. They want justice for terminating Dr. Gary Gibson for a reason that has not yet been disclosed.
The House and Senate met Monday morning at the Capitol for the Georgia Assembly's opening session.
"It was a cold morning," said First Class Ranger Jeremy Reese with the Department of Natural Resources. "The wind was blowing probably in excess of 30 miles per hour." The weather on Lake Juliette can get fierce. It didn't make it any better for three teens out on a duck hunting trip early Saturday morning.
UPDATE (3 p.m.): The Milledgeville Water Department has issued a boil water advisory for residents in between Clark and Tatnall Streets who are without water. According to a Georgia College alert, the boil water advisory includes Georgia College facilities affected…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to enter a grant agreement with Middle Georgia Regional Airport to send charter flights to Washington D.C. The DOT will provide the airport $4.6 million dollars over two years…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three teenage boys were rescued on Lake Juliette after their boat began to sink Saturday morning. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office responded to the lake around 5:30 a.m. after the boys' boat began taking on…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Georgia State student is dead after a single-car accident on I-75 Saturday morning. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says 20-year-old Malik Jordan was traveling north when he lost control of his Lincoln Navigator after…
Macon-Bibb's pedestrian safety campaign is putting a kid friendly spin on safety and getting children excited to "Cross the Walk".
"This right here is straight salt," said Macon-Bibb Public Works Director Marvin Land as he stands next to a mound of salt out at the Macon-Bibb Public Works building. Land has to think about salt spreader trucks nearly every year.
Macon based artist, Daniel Montoute, unveiled his latest piece of artwork and it's all for a good cause. Montoute painted a portrait of Ruth Hartley Mosley, which will be showcased and auctioned off at the "Spring 626: Visions of Hope" art exhibit.
Memorial Park Recreation Center is re-opening it's doors to the community. Macon-Bibb leaders were able to take a first look at the renovations. There's a new fitness room, computer area, meeting spaces and bathrooms.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was stabbed at an apartment complex on Houston Avenue Friday morning. Wilbur Smith, 29, told deputies he was in an argument with his girlfriend outside the Pendleton Homes around 2 a.m. when another man…
Good Thursday evening, We've got a pretty nice evening right now across Middle GA, but changes are on the way through Saturday. Right now we are keeping an eye on both gulf moisture and arctic air expected to move into…
A new business in downtown Macon is open and it's following a trend that's helping downtown Macon become a city on the move.
It happened Thursday near at Antioch Road in Macon.
The five-year-old is recovering from injuries to the face, shoulder, and leg.
Several Macon artists are feeling a lack of representation, when it comes to decisions about their art being showcased around town.
"I think it's a great tool so I can assess myself, I can assess what my students are doing," said teacher Dericca Gail. The 21st century brought along lots of technological feats. "I think it's a great attribute to have in the classroom as a classroom teacher," said Gail.
A former NFL player stopped by the Pleasant Hill neighborhood to check the progress on changes to the area.
Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday is quickly approaching and Macon-Bibb county is preparing to celebrate. Ten different organizations, including the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, will be hosting a variety events to celebrate.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Chances are you've probably heard the "S" word mentioned in our forecasts. Yes, there is the chance we may see some snow here in Middle Georgia. But don't get ahead of yourself - this won't be…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a man suspected of stealing from two South Bibb County construction sites. Surveillance video captured the man driving a green, 1999 Ford Ranger with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A special guest visited the Macon-Bibb County Government Center Wednesday afternoon. Jere Morehead, the president of the University of Georgia (UGA), stopped by to have a talk with Mayor Robert Reichert and other local officials. The…
"What's best for the kids--that's what everybody wants," said Dooly Co. parent John Sherrer. Parents want their kids to have a good education. "We live in Vienna, which is in Dooly County, but we send our kids to the Crisp Co. school system," said Sherrer.
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is drawing its attention to arts programs around Macon by giving support to many projects this year.
Hundreds attend prayer vigil for Brooklyn Rouse
It happened around 8:15 Tuesday night on I-16 westbound before the I-75 interchange.
The robberies happened December 18 and December 23 in Monroe and Lamar counties.
Christmas trees can be dropped off at any Kroger location in Macon, except for the Baconsfield store.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body that was found on Jones Road in south Bibb County. Deputies say a neighbor found the body and called them. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has their crime lab on scene.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man accused of robbing a Family Dollar Store in Macon Tuesday night. Investigators say a man, armed with a rifle and wearing a camouflage ski mask, walked…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is dead after her SUV collided with a tractor trailer on Shurling Dr. in Macon Monday night. Bibb deputies responded to the accident near Norris St around 10:45 p.m. Rosheba Norwood, 26, was pronounced…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) Officials from Johnson County Schools say on Tuesday they will be on a two hour delay. Staff will begin their school day at 9:30 a.m. and students will begin classes at 10:00 a.m. The delays are due…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Winter time is here, so that means people are going to come down with the sniffles. Professional organizer Andi Willis shows us how we can battle the bug, before the bug battles us. First tip is…
Bibb deputies are investigating a fatal wreck on I-475.
"I feel that energy in the air in Forsyth now," said Forsyth Mayor Eric Wilson. Your car runs on energy--either gas or electric these days. "People know that we're serious," said Wilson. Forsyth's aiming its energy toward the future of cars.
With the new year right around the corner, the guys at Georgia Artisan are working hard, but they're not building tables like they normally would.