Georgia National Fairground volunteers help aid tornado victims
Organizers at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry are helping residents across Middle Georgia do their part in the relief effort.
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Monroe County Fine Arts Center ready to host performers
The stage is set for some big performances in Forsyth at the Monroe County Fine Arts Center. The construction is finally finished. "In our other auditorium they had no dressing room," said Monroe County Schools Assistant Superintendent Jackson Daniel.
Women United launches in Middle Georgia
Women from across Middle Georgia have united to make a difference in the community. United Way held a luncheon to launch their initiative, Women United of Central Georgia.
Students create apps for Navicent Health
Do you ever get lost when visiting a hospital? Or trying to find what to eat and figuring out what's healthy? Those are some of the problems Mercer University and Hutchings Career Center students tried to solve by creating different apps.
Twiggs County schools closed due to water outage
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All Twiggs County Public School facilities are closed Tuesday due to a water outage in Jeffersonville. According to a press release, any student who had already gotten on a school bus will be returned home. Staff…
NWS surveys show 5 tornadoes in Middle Ga., count expected to climb
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has been working hard the past few days and this evening have released the latest findings on some of the tornadoes that moved through Middle Georgia over the weekend. More damage surveys are…
Hartley Elementary hosts 'vocabulary parade' in preparation for Georgia Milestone Test
Hartley Elementary School is getting its students ready for the Georgia Milestone Test.
Wilcox County residents recover after tornado damage
A tornado passed through Wilcox County this weekend and did major damage. "I wasn't here when it hit--I came back about an hour later, and this is what I found," said homeowner Harold Plemons. Cars slowed down as the drove by Monday to see the damage that hit quickly Saturday near Rochelle in Wilcox County.
Fans stock up on Falcons gear after NFC Championship win
After the Atlanta Falcons' win last night, fans wasted no time in hitting the stores for their NFC Championship gear.
Woman arrested after shooting and killing her husband
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is arrested and charged with murder after shooting and killing her husband. Bibb County Sheriff's Investigators say 45-year-old Tenita Shoats shot 43-year-old Vernon Shoats Sr. during an argument Sunday night. Deputies found Shoats Sr. with…
School Closings for January 23, 2017
Wheeler County Schools: School is closed for students; staff should report at 10AM.
Sunday, Round 3 of Severe Weather in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Round 3 of Severe Weather - Sunday, January 22, 2017 The first round of rain we received Saturday afternoon stabilized the atmosphere, leaving Middle Georgia with regular thunderstorms early this morning. Right now, the stronger severe…
Storm hits Warner Robins neighborhood hard causing major damage
Warner Robins, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Severe weather hit the Hidden Creek Estates in Warner Robins near Highway 129. Amanda Rogers lives in the neighborhood, she said, "There were no sirens going off. It started raining really hard and the wind…
Monroe County working to keep hospital open
Monroe County residents will soon be able to vote on whether or not Monroe County Hospital will shut down. County commissioners announced options for the future of the hospital earlier this week at a meeting.
Navicent Health implements flu policy for children visitors
Navicent Health has put its visitor flu policy in place. Children 12 and under won't be allowed to visit patients at the Medical Center, Navicent Health, Medical Center of Peach County and the Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health. It's because children are more likely to catch and spread the flu.
Weekend Storms, Severe Weather Possible in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - It's finally Friday! A rather warm and mostly dry week will be ending on a soggy note. Friday will be a mostly quiet day, weather-wise, with isolated showers in the forecast. Temperatures will stay in the…
Rehoboth Dental Clinic helping smiles across Middle Georgia at reduced cost
Rehoboth Volunteer Dental Clinic is approaching its 7th year serving low income families and its the only one of its kind serving the Middle Georgia Area.
Macon restaurant hosts first ever Middle Georgia Craft Beer Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The first ever Middle Georgia Craft Beer Festival is ready to kick off for the weekend. You can enjoy more than fifty taps worth of different Georgia based breweries' beers. Bearfoot Tavern is hosting it through…
Wheeler Correctional Facility Inmates look to brighten futures
Inmates at the Wheeler Correctional Facility in Alamo are looking forward to their lives after prison. "I have an opportunity for a new start," said future diesel mechanic David Ruiz. Starting up a diesel engine takes lots of different parts.
Man burglarizes used car dealership in Macon
A man was caught on surveillance cameras stealing from drive time used cars on Riverside Drive in Macon January 14th. He's wearing a red shirt and an Atlanta Braves hat. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for him.
Severe storms possible this weekend
Happy Thursday Evening! We have had a nice (mostly dry) few days, but worry not thunderstorm fans, rain and storms are on the way, beginning tomorrow. Thursday: Expect some fog during the morning hours with partly cloudy skies becoming mostly…
B.S. Report: Falcons and Packers square off in NFC championship game
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Who would have ever believed the Atlanta Falcons will be getting ready for the NFC Championship game? Not me. I thought this team was awful in the preseason and then awful in the first week of…
Business leaders get opportunity to be principal for a day
The Bibb county school district gave business leaders the opportunity to take on the role of being principal for a day. McKibben Lane Elementary School allowed two Macon restaurant managers to participate.
Business ranks #113 in Entrepreneur Magazine's Top 500
A Macon business is getting recognition among elite franchises. America's Swimming Pool Company was ranked 113 on Entrepreneur magazine's Top 500.
NAACP outraged by release of woman who shot 15 year-old teen
Macon's NAACP spoke to 41NBC about its outrage of a black teen shot in the head on Monday and the suspect's quick release
Two men use a shotgun to pull off armed robbery in Warner Robins
Two men use a shotgun to pull off armed robbery in Warner Robins
Centerville middle school students aim to improve safety with phone app
Students at Thomson Middle School in Centerville want you to get on your phone and vote. They're looking for votes in a national competition that would let them help keep the community safe. The students designed a phone app called Runners App Management, or RAM.
Jones Co. guidance counselor pays for 70 students to see 'Hidden Figures' movie
A local school brought class to the movies Tuesday. Buses transported more than 70 students from Jones County High School got to see box office heavy hitter Hidden Figures--for free.
UPDATE: Woman arrested for shooting teenager in the head
A teen was shot in the head Monday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating.
Navicent Health employees honor Dr. King on the job
Employees at Navicent Health took time to honor the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King, Jr. in an observance on Monday.
Adopt-a-Role Model kids spend MLK day with King relative
Today the Adopt-A-Role Model program in Macon honored Dr. King's legacy with a special guest at their Historic Literacy Celebration--his sister-in-law, Naomi King.
Hundreds march to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
He had a dream, a dream that more than fifty years later is still being celebrated and lived. Hundreds marched through out the streets of Macon-Bibb to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What's Right With Our Schools: Taylor County Upper Elementary 'Higher Order Thinking' classes enhance thinking skills
Taylor County Upper Elementary School is helping their students improve in academics as well as teaching them life lessons.
Keeping Organized: Baskets and Bins
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Baskets! When it comes to organizing, they can bring a world of help for anyone looking for a place to put all of those smaller items. Professional organizer Andi Willis gives us a few usages of…
Dooly County School Board makes first steps toward accreditation
It's a new day for Dooly County's School Board. Five new members of the board were sworn in at the Dooly County Courthouse in Vienna this afternoon.
Macon CVB bikeshare program successful in first few months
A Macon-Bibb Convention and Visitor's Bureau project has taken off. "We've had over 800 trips," said Vice President of Marketing for the Macon-Bibb Convention and Visitor's Bureau Valerie Bradley. The wheels are spinning on the bikeshare program in Macon-Bibb.
January is peak time for flu season
Twiggs Academy has closed it's doors since Wednesday this week. The school announced on their Facebook page that it was due to "extensive illnesses" throughout the school.
Ampersand Guild Hall partnering with Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority on 'Re-Imagine Macon' campaign
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.
V.A. hosts job fair for veterans
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.
Bibb County Sheriff's Office looks to hire new deputies
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.
Concerned citizens continue fight against Taylor County Board of Education
The Concerned Citizens of Taylor County continue their fight against the Board of Education after terminating Dr. Gary Gibson in September.
'State of the State' address poses questions about the future of Georgia's education system
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 money through lower ISO rating
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.
Woman robbed at gunpoint outside of home in north Macon
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…
Kroger stores around Georgia join fight against ovarian cancer
If you're looking to help in the fight against cancer, look no further than your local grocery store.
New business relocating from Atlanta to Macon
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.
Travel to Washington D.C. from Middle Georgia Regional Airport
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.
Alexander IV Elementary plans move forward with public meeting
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.
What's Right With Our Schools: Creekside Elementary recognized by State Superintendent
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 woman dead in car accident on Jeffersonville Road
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…