With just a couple of days until Christmas, many are still buying last minute presents. Lucy Griffin had to get one last gift for her daughter in law, so she went to Southern Grace Creations.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a group of men who robbed and shot a man on Bloomfield Drive Thursday night. Duncan Siror, 23, told deputies he was approached by three men wearing masks…
Former Monroe County Commissoner Jim Ham died in a car accident this month.
“Statistically if you look at what causes accidents, it is predominantly driver behavior," said Georgia Department of Public Safety Commissioner Col. Mark McDonough. You'll probably be on the road heading somewhere this holiday season.
Hawkinsville is the spirit of giving this holiday. The Downtown Development Authority is now accepting applications for downtown businesses to receive grants and loans.
For students at Michigan's Saginaw Valley State University, service doesn't stop at their surrounding community.
The spirit of Christmas was in the air on Thursday. The Bibb County Sheriff's office hosted its annual 'Santa in the Park' toy giveaway at Filmore Thomas Park.
They came to do a follow up interview on Layaway Santa. They left with a single donation the amount their goal for this year.
Carolyn 'Bird Lady' Freeman donated toys to 12 families in Macon.
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman was struck and killed by a car while she was lying on Watson Boulevard Wednesday night. Warner Robins Police say 50-year-old Sherry Lynn Holt was wearing dark clothing when she was struck by a…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Henry County Sheriff's deputy was killed in a single-car accident Wednesday night in Monroe County. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, 56-year-old Thomas Palmer, of Forsyth, lost control of his car on Lassiter…
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 52-year-old Philleria Cross was working at Northwoods Academy on Pierce Avenue.
It looks like Christmas came a few days early in Macon. Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church hosted its 7th annual William Todd Beach 'Bike-O-Rama'.
Seventy people were pulled over in Monroe County this week. Luckily for drivers, deputies were taking orders from a secret Santa.
"We've just got positive things going on," said Cochran Mayor Gary Ates. The holidays are in the air at Cochran City Hall. "As a whole, as a council we're getting along great," said Ates.
A worker at Diamond Plastic Company was killed after being caught up in a machine Wednesday morning.
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-Macon-Bibb County is saying "adieu" to one of its most influential politicians. Commissioner Ed DeFore began his career in Macon politics nearly 45 years ago. "It's just been a blessing working with fine leaders in the community," said DeFore.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local company took to the streets Tuesday afternoon to do their part in keeping Macon beautiful. 31 employees of Freudenberg TexBond had a few extra moments while their plant closed down in order to clean…
A worker repaired damage from a recent robbery at the AK Express on Old Clinton Road Tuesday. "And stop all the robbing and killing and stuff, man," said Harry Daniels, who works at nearby Billy's Mobile Glass. It was the second time in three weeks the store had been hit.
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after he fell into a hopper at a sand mine in Crawford County on Monday. The Crawford County Sheriff's Office responded to the Atlanta Sand & Supply Company on Sand Pit Road…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-The gift of giving has once again served as a present to all. Today, the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Campaign distributed gifts so hundreds of needy families could celebrate Christmas with all the bells and whistles to match. After…
Warner Robins Police Department is investigating a robbery that happened at a Flash Foods gas station on Monday around 3:10 AM. According to police, three men entered the store on Russell parkway and demanded money.
The Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is launching a notification system that alerts you if you could be in danger. It's called MBC Alert and you can get the alert via phone, text message or e-mail.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With a new sign, the Washington Memorial Library is much easier to recognize. Middle Georgia Regional Library (MGLR) revealed its new concrete, monument quality sign Monday morning. MGLR Director Jennifer Lautzenheiser says now more people will be…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If there's one thing a lot of refrigerators around the country tend to excel at, it's collecting expired foods and moldy old meat buried deep in the back. Professional organizer Andi Willis returns for a few…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For the second time in almost as many weeks, the Village Market on Old Clinton Road fell victim to an armed robbery. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a man entered the store Saturday around 9:30 a.m.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two men were shot as they stood outside a house early Saturday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 26-year-old Roderick Reddick and 34-year-old Donald Cotton heard gunshots as they stood at the corner of Moseley Avenue…
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest a group of men deputies believe is connected to a robbery that happened on December 18th. It's the Marathon Gas Station at 2880 Johnstonville Road.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is dead after a car crash on Presidential Parkway Sunday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office reported 76-year-old Rosaland Walker's car was struck head-on after Manishkumar Patel's vehicle crossed the center line. It happened…
The Dublin Police Department says there's an active shooter situation at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin. We'll have more information as we receive it at 41NBC.com.
"It's like being in a new world but you're actually still in the world," said Media Specialist Jane Hardy. To the average person, reading is no more than just a hobby, but to these two Lane Elementary School students, it's that and then some.
The Macon-Bibb Public Works Department food drive has been going on since last week, and it was a huge success. Nearly 60 people collected 4200 items to donate to the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. Workers loaded the items on a truck to deliver them Friday.
If you need to brush up on your ice skating skills, Fort Valley is the place to be. "It's more of a hometown pride," said Tisa Horton with the the Austin Theatre Enrichment Arts Alliance. The Austin Theatre Enrichment Arts Alliance takes prides in their city, so they wanted to host Winter Wonderland.
Kids in Fort Valley have a chance to ask Santa for gifts this Christmas season. Santa's Mailbox is sitting right in the middle of downtown.
Monroe County Board of Education is investigating a bullying incident that happened on a school bus. It was all caught on camera by another student on the bus.
Agency helps bring jobs to Pleasant Hill Community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Board of Education has five new Board members. Those sworn into office Thursday are Ella Carter (District 1), Dr. Thelma Dillard (District 2), Susan K. Sipe (District 3), Lester Miller (District 4), Dr. Sundra…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The cafeteria at Riley Elementary School was buzzing with excitement as 30 students were surprised with bicycles Friday morning. What they thought was a school assembly, turned out to be a whole lot more. "I'm very…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman, accused of robbing the Best Buy gas station with a shotgun. Witnesses told deputies a woman entered the store wearing a puffy winter coat, armed…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was found laying in the street with a gunshot wound to his face Thursday afternoon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office responded to the intersection of Villa Crest and Houston Avenue where deputies found 26-year-old…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Board of Education has filed a lawsuit against their former Superintendent of Schools. It was filed today in Federal court. The lawsuit claims former Superintendent of Schools Romaine Dallemand and three companies committed…
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-Bibb County Schools is writing the book on how to get more students excited to read. Superintendent of schools, Curtis Jones, spread some holiday cheer to pre-k students at Ingram/Pye Elementary School this morning. Superintendent Jones took the day…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-Forest Hill Methodist Church is impacting under-served families in the community in a big way. Now with the help of Macon's Junior League, students qualifying for free and reduced lunch can also count on donated meals over the…
Macon-Bibb County hosted it's annual Senior Christmas Luncheon at the Centreplex Thursday. Laughs and holiday cheer and more than 500 people filled the convention center.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Seventeen homes in the pleasant hill neighborhood are scheduled for demolition, in an effort to begin widening the I-75/I-16 interchange. Contractors will be in the homes removing materials in a controlled environment. Once the houses are…
Two women were shot Thursday morning at the Summit Apartments on Edna Place. It happened just before 9:30 AM . According the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a black male walked up to the women's parked car at the entrance of the complex.
"We just hate to hear that it happened," said Senior Vice President of Flint Energies Jimmy Autry. Things may not always be what they seem. "Someone approached the member and said we're going to be changing poles and I need you to come out into the yard and look with me," said Autry. It looks innocent enough--that's what utility companies do, right?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Museum of Aviation Foundation and the Wellston Winds will present a free concert at the Century of Flight Hangar at the Museum of Aviation. The organizations will present "Music of the Season - A Musical…
Cathy Lowe couldn't understand why Taylor County Superintendent Dr. Gary Gibson was fired. Her granddaughter attends Taylor County High School. "My granddaughter wanted to know why they let Dr. Gibson go, because he was a good man," Lowe said.
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-Well it looks like Christmas won't be cancelled after all, thanks to a few of Santa's helpers. Middle Georgia's Layaway Santa campaign is partnering with several local businesses to create some holiday magic for families across Macon. "This is…