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Slain Peach County deputy laid to rest
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One of the Peach County Sheriff's deputies who died last week after being shot on-call was laid to rest on Saturday. "These are our sons, when they hurt, we hurt," Sheriff Terry Deese said. Friends…
Fatal shooting on Woodrow Place
One man is dead after a shooting Friday night.
The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 13
Here are the scores and highlights from the week of November 11.
Nancy Grace is back home with a new mystery novel for her fans to enjoy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon native Nancy Grace is releasing her fourth book. The Superstar television personality and author came by the 41-NBC news studio. She brought her mother, husband and her two children. Nancy has a new book out…
Vietnam War Veteran celebrates 25 years volunteering
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is recognizing Gus Albritton, a Vietnam War Veteran for dedicating 24,000 volunteer hours over the last 25 years.
Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar helps community
It's not too early for Christmas for The women's auxiliary of the Salvation Army. They hope you'll come out and shop at their Christmas Bizarre. You can get great deals on some hand made Christmas decorations.
Macon-Bibb, MGSU celebrate veterans
"In the war to end all wars, every city and town in America had its favorite company, regiment or division," said Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert. Macon was one of them--and its division had some color to it. "But even closer to the hearts of Macon, was the famous Rainbow Division," said Reichert.
Man arrested in Macon apartment shooting
20-year old Rashaad Treyvon Jones arrested for Thursday night apartment shooting.
Hole Punch Clouds Form Over Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A super cool weather phenomenon happened this morning over Bibb County! Luckily, we were able to see it occur on our Jeff Smith Automotive 41 Skyview Camera in Macon from the Coliseum Medical Centers. See the…
There are plenty Veterans Day events to attend in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several Veterans Day events and ceremonies will be held around Middle Georgia Friday. Middle Georgia State College and the Macon-Bibb Government will hold a joint ceremony at 11 a.m. It will be held at the World…
Liquor Sunday Sales approved in Dublin
Restaurants in Dublin will soon be able to sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays. The city approved the Sunday Sales of Alcoholic Beverages by the Drink law.
Family, law enforcement remember Peach County Deputy Sgt. Patrick Sondron
Blood gives us life. "Law enforcement, we're nothing but a big family," said Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Michael Wells. It unites families.
Haze and Smoke in Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Do you smell smoke? If so, chances are you're actually smelling smoke coming from wildfires burning in Georgia and the western Carolinas - over 120 miles away! A cold front passed through Georgia early yesterday morning,…
MGSU Political Science professor: polls guessed wrong, electorate surprised
"Everybody expected that Hillary would take it," said Joshua Abshire. The surprise settled in late into a lot of voters the election night. "It just seemed like voting for the lesser of two evils," said Abshire.
Macon business owners prepare for crime
The holidays are quickly approaching which also means crime rates will begin to increase. Bibb County Sheriff's Office says more commercial burglaries and robberies happen around this time, especially in Macon.
B.S. Report: Georgia versus Auburn
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This Saturday in Athens, the Georgia Bulldogs will host the Auburn Tigers. Now don’t tell Tucker Sargent this, but Auburn should kill Georgia. They are the better team. Auburn might be the one team that no…
Japanese Exchange Students Visit Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mayor Robert Reichert got a special visit from a group of students Wednesday afternoon. And not just any group, as these kids hailed from the other side of the world: Japan. 16 students from Kurobe, Japan…
Breaking: Donald Trump Wins Election
(Associated Press)- Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States. The Republican nominee won Wednesday after capturing Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes, putting him over the 270 threshold. Voters eager to shake up the nation's political establishment picked the…
10 Roberta votes stop unification in Crawford County
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It appears 10 votes stopped the unification of Roberta and Crawford County from becoming a reality. State Representative Robert Dickey (R-Musella) said, "Well, I think the selection did not go out of the way of unification it…
Larry Dean beats Bill Harrell in Laurens sheriff race
Laurens County has a new sheriff for the first time in 12 years.
Bibb Residents Vote "Yes" on SPLOST
Macon, GA (WMGT/41NBC)- with 34 of 34 precincts reporting, The Bibb County SPLOST vote passed 61% to 39%. Commissioners are hoping to generate an additional $280 Million for various projects. The money will be used to extend the runway at…
Georgia Republican Johnny Isakson Wins Reelection
Atlanta (A.P.)- Georgia Republican Johnny Isakson has won re-election to the U.S. Senate, holding off two challengers. Isakson relied on a series of television ads focused on his Senate work, largely avoiding references to the presidential campaign. Though he was…
Austin Scott Wins District 8
Atlanta (AP)- Republican Rep. Austin Scott has been re-elected to serve a fourth term in his south Georgia district. Unofficial election returns Tuesday showed Scott of Tifton defeated Democratic challenger James Neal Harris in the 8th Congressional District. The 2016…
Polling places in Macon busy despite state's early voting record
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon residents rushed the polling places on Election Day, despite more than two million people early voting statewide. By the afternoon on Tuesday, Macon-Bibb Elections Officer Thomas Gillon said thing were going smoothly. "Things have been…
Two major party candidates face off in U.S. Senate race
Your track record says a lot about you. "Look at the record--compare the candidates, not just the promises they make but what they've delivered in the past and I think they'll end up voting for Johnny Isakson," said Republican U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. That's what Isakson pushed Monday at Lowe Aviation near the Middle Georgia Regional Airport.
Freudenberg expands in Macon-Bibb County
Freudenberg is expanding its existing business in Macon-Bibb County.
What's Right With Our Schools: Jeffersonville Elementary students participate in mock election
Jeffersonville Elementary students participated in a nation-wide mock election.
Warner Robins man killed in single-car accident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating what caused a man to lose control of his car and drive off the road Saturday night. Thomas Jackson Stokes, 24, was driving on Skipper Rd when his car…
Two Peach County Deputies shot, one dead
One Peach county deputy died and another was left with injuries after a shootout Sunday night. The incident happened in Byron on Hardison road just after 5:30 PM.
Historic Macon's 39th Annual Flea Market
Historic Macon's 39th Annual Flea Market kicks off this weekend.
U.S. Congressman, Houston Co. GOP Chairman encourage voters
"This election is about the future of our young people," said U.S. Congressman John Lewis. "What's going to happen in this election will help shape what's going to happen in this election for the next 12 to 25 years," said Houston Co. GOP Chairman Henry Childs.
Police searching for man, accused of stealing older man's phone
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a suspect accused of robbing a 70-year-old man's phone. It happened in the parking lot of the Cracker Barrel Restaurant on Eisenhower Parkway around 6:30…
Cooler, drier conditions bring fire danger
Happy Thursday! After 2 days of record temps this week Middle Georgia will finally get a break! Cooler air will be moving in Friday behind a dry cold front. This front will be lowering dewpoints (making the air much drier)…
Sheriff's office opens community center
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is working hard to serve the community's younger generation. They have opened their first community center in Bellevue.
Former Macon city councilman encourages young voters
"Every vote counts out there," said voter Alex Mims. Whether you're someone who's just voting for president for the first time, or someone who's got a few elections under their belt and wants to reach out--voting this year is important.
Police searching for man, accused of stealing cash from Dani's Food Store in Macon
UPDATE (11/15/2016): Surveillance video taken from Dani's Food Store shows a suspect who allegedly stole cash from the store on November 2. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for this man. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's…
Man faces aggravated assault charge in Warner Robins shooting
Warner Robins Police are piecing together a shooting that happened around 11:00 Wednesday morning. When deputies arrived at the Carolina Avenue home, they found 27-year-old Kalup Thomas suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. His shooter was there with him.
B.S. Report: It's Game 7 of the World Series
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There are not many things more exciting in sports than a game seven of the World Series. Tonight, in Cleveland, the Indians will host the Cubs to determine the best team in baseball. These have been…
Macon Dentist gives out cash for candy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For those parents out there who felt their child probably collected too much candy from their Halloween adventures, one local dentist provided them with a solution. The MaconSmiles Family Dentistry located on Forsyth Road held it's…
Wife shoots, kills husband in Rhine
A wife shot and killed her husband after he tried to beat her last night in Rhine, which is near Eastman. 44-year-old Donna Lucas and her husband Adbul Lucus live on Cleveland Lane in Dodge County. The GBI says Abdul was beating Donna in front of two witnesses.
Mercer Professor details what happens during pipeline breaks
"It's the panic mentality right?" said Mercer University Associate Professor Dr. Stephen Hill. "You hear this situation occurs and then the first thing you want to do is make sure you have enough." Gotta have enough gas--The colonial pipeline in Alabama has broken again.
East Macon could become a new Tax Allocation District
MACON, (41NBC/WMGT) - A plan is in place to improve East Macon. Macon-Bibb County and the Middle Georgia Regional Commission held a public hearing to discuss making it a Tax Allocation District. A redevelopment plan focuses public and private investment…
Health department helps smokers quit
Lung Cancer Awareness begins this month and the community is doing it's best to help smokers quit.
Centerville aims for town center upgrade
"A lot of the residents in Eagle Springs are excited," said Eagle Springs Homeowner's Association President Richard Beladino. Eagle Springs is a beautiful neighborhood in Centerville. "We're one of the larger, if not the largest community in Centerville," said Beladino. "We have about 820 homes."
Fort Valley police looking for missing woman
Fort Valley Police Department is looking for 60 year old, Jean Jenkins.
Family Dollar in Macon robbed at gunpoint
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men who robbed the Family Dollar Store on Houston Avenue at gunpoint Monday night. Deputies say the two men entered the store wearing red ski masks, one…
Man hit by truck while crossing Gray Highway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was hit by a truck while he crossed Gray Highway Monday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 32-year-old Daniel Thomas was crossing the highway around 9:30 p.m. and stepped into the path of…
Twiggs County Board of Assessors chairman, vice chairman face questions
The chairman and vice chairman of the Twiggs County Board of Assessors might be out of a job. The Board of Commissioners filed a motion to remove them for sending out letters to taxpayers who have homestead exemptions. "Here, your honor, the real issue is they've done their jobs too well," said defense attorney Sam Brannen.
Central City Park is temporarily closed to the public
Central City Park and Willie Smokey Glover Drive are closed due to a new project the city is working on.