MACON, Ga. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say a former Georgia sheriff has been sentenced to serve two and a half years in prison for using excessive force against two arrestees who weren't resisting. Prosecutors said Wednesday that 45-year-old Anthony Heath,…
Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy visits FVSU.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There's a long list of rules to follow for new parents installing car seats. The Macon-Bibb Health Department is doing its part to help meet those guidelines, offering free car seat inspections on the second Wednesday…
"It bothered me, you know?" said Nu-Way employee Randy Belcher. In March of 2015, Belcher's life changed. "Someone called me at about 3 o'clock in the morning, and I said, 'no I'm on medical leave,' and they said Randy, your place is on fire."
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local emergency medical services (EMS) agency held a ceremony Tuesday afternoon to recognize a job well done. Community Ambulance, located at 252 Holt Avenue, was celebrating because they joined an elite group having been named…
One person died in a shooting on Eisenhower Parkway Tuesday afternoon.
A Macon teen was shot Monday night, Bibb deputies are investigating.
Two people died in an early morning accident Tuesday morning, including a college professor.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Commissioner Al Tillman met with some people he represents on the city's west side. They met at the New Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church on Robinson Road. The District 9 Commissioner updated people on the progress…
The Salvation Army did its part to help families in the East Macon Recreation Center. They've cooked and delivered food since the shelters opened. They serve all three meals, and cook in the kitchen at their offices on Broadway in Macon.
"I greatly appreciate the Red Cross," said Wilkins. Trance Wilkins lost nearly everything. "We're just under a lot of stress but without the Red Cross we wouldn't have anything," said Wilkins.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Struggling to find just a bit more space for your home to store your things? Professional organizer Andi Willis says that using storage hooks is her trick to maximize real estate. Andi suggests using Command brand…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dr. Percy "Chico" Caldwell says there's no better time to read his book than now, with the presidential election less than a month away. Caldwell's book, "Common Sense is on Vacation," encourages people to use common…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A car accident on Fulton Mill Road in Macon left a man dead on Friday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office say a Chevrolet pickup truck swerved into the wrong lane, hitting a Toyota Scion. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men, accused of shooting a man outside his home in Macon Friday night. Dorian Glover, 41, was shot in the arm after he says two men approached…
Here are the scores and highlights from the week of October 7.
Fort Valley State University welcomed president Dr. Paul Jones at a ceremony Friday morning. This was Dr. Jones inauguration after working at FVSU for the last nine months.
They're sister universities, and that blood line runs deep--especially when there's an emergency. "You depend on family and friends. And here was family," said Savannah State President Cheryl Dozier.
It happened Friday afternoon near 570 Colquitt Street.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The North Macon Park shelter for Hurricane Matthew evacuees is at full capacity with more than 160 cots filled with people. There are also about 12 dogs at the shelter being cared for by Macon-Bibb Animal…
FVSU opens its doors to hurricane impacted Savannah State University students.
The Former PTO President for Heritage Elementary School was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing money from PTO account.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies from the Jones County Sheriff's Office seized over 28 grams of heroin from a man on Mattie Wells Drive in Macon Monday night. According to a Facebook post by the Jones County Sheriff's Office, it's…
South Carolina coach Will Muschamp said his team's home game with Georgia has been moved from Saturday night to Sunday because of Hurricane Matthew.
Traffic has gotten worse throughout the day Thursday as cars move from using all four contraflow lanes to just two normal westbound lanes coming out of Dublin. Jimmy Rowe and his family are from the Savannah area, heading to Atlanta to see some family and get away from the wind and rain.
Community agencies in Middle Georgia are opening their doors to evacuees as Hurricane Matthew head toward the coast of Georgia.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The iconic Capricorn Studio, which gave rise to southern rock and bands such as the Allman Brothers Band and Marshall Tucker Band is coming back to life, this time, taking on a new generation of musicians.…
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal speaks about evacuation plans and their preparations to deal with the effects of Hurricane Matthew at 2pm. SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - The Latest on Georgia's preparations for Hurricane Matthew (all times local): 1:30 p.m. Savannah residents…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has issued a mandatory evacuation of six coastal counties. These counties include Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, McIntosh, Glynn and Camden. The six counties are located east of Interstate 95, along the Georgia coastline.…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Concern over Hurricane Matthew has delayed Georgia Power's demolition of the landmark Lake Sinclair smokestack. The 1,000-foot smokestack, a part of the Harllee Branch Power Plant for nearly 40 years, will now come down on Sunday,…
MACON, Georgia. (41NBC/WMGT) - As of 10 a.m. this morning, the Georgia Department of Transportation has closed eastbound travel on I-16 between Dublin and Savannah. Eastbound lanes will be converted to westbound lanes (contra-flow lanes) in order to allow quick…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Emergency Management Agency is coordinating the opening of evacuation shelters around the area. Wednesday evening the American Red Cross opened up an evacuation shelter at the Hephzibah Children's Home on Zebulon Road. Thursday…
The Dublin VA hosted a behavioral health and wellness forum in Macon Wednesday afternoon.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Emergency Management doesn't think Hurricane Matthew will do major damage in Middle Georgia, but it hasn't stopped them from preparing. With only a couple of days until the hurricane hits Georgia's east coast, EMA is…
A neighbor calls 911 about a house fire in his neighborhood Wednesday morning. A man and a woman inside the home died.
A 24 year old man died in a single car accident Wednesday morning in Warner Robins.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested the former Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) President for Porter Elementary School on Tuesday, accusing her of stealing nearly $16,000 from the school's PTO account. The Bibb County Sheriff's Financial Crimes Unit…
The Georgia National Fair is back in town Thursday, and the fairgrounds are nearly ready for you. You better strap in, because the rides are nearly ready at the Georgia National Fair. "I couldn't sleep I was so excited," said owner Richard Reithoffer.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Five Star Toyota hosted a special grand re-opening ceremony Tuesday afternoon at their brand new showroom on North Columbia Street. The new building was the culmination of an 18-month long project, said owner Charlie Cantrell. "Actually,…
Football brings a lot of people together, including Bibb County Sheriff's deputies and students out of school this week. A group of about 30 children played football and learned some life lessons at the Bibb County Sheriff's Police Athletic League football game today.
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 16,000 people live in Dublin. Their medical facility Fairview Park hospital has been designated a Level Three Trauma Center by the State of Georgia Department of Emergency Medical Services. Registered Nurse, Lynn Grant said,…
The Career Women's Network of Macon hosted a women in leadership luncheon Tuesday morning. Superior Court Judge Verda Colvin was the guest speaker.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two teenagers died in a car crash in Milledgeville Monday night. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Jonathan Williams, 18, of Milledgeville, was traveling south on Roberson Mill Road, going fast around a curve. He lost…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Andalusia Farm is on the National Register of Historic Places. In the early 1950's Flannery O'Connor made the main house on the property her permanent residence. At Andalusia Farm it seems like time stands still. Elizabeth…
The crash came early Sunday morning. "Violation--this is a family business," said Hadley. Thieves busted into Oakridge Custom Finishing using their SUV as a battering ram.
A house in Warner Robins is considered a total loss because of a fire. The fire department says no one was home around 5 a.m. when they got the call on Sunset Drive.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 2016 Georgia National Fair is set to take off October 6 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. This is the fair's 27th anniversary. Kicking off the 10 day event is a concert by The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Amerigroup chose to celebrate those who've lost their lives to breast cancer by going "Pink in the Parking Lot" on Monday. In partnership with the Macon-Bibb County Health Department,…
Here are the scores and highlights from the week of September 30.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 300 Macon residents are ready for flu season after getting vaccines from the seat of their car on Friday. "This is just so much more convenient," Joan Serda said. Serda, a senior, drove through…