Teen shot in south Macon
A Macon teen was shot Monday night, Bibb deputies are investigating.
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GA College State University Professor dies in fatal accident
Two people died in an early morning accident Tuesday morning, including a college professor.
Commissioner Al Tillman meets with community about Filmore Thomas Park
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…
Salvation Army feeds families at shelters affected by Hurricane Matthew
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.
Macon shelter serves families affected by Hurricane Matthew
"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.
Keeping Organized: Utilizing some of that unused space
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…
Local author explains, "Common Sense is on Vacation"
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…
Man killed after truck veers into wrong lane on Fulton Mill Road
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…
Man shot outside his home in Macon
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…
The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 8
Here are the scores and highlights from the week of October 7.
Fort Valley State University welcomes new president
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.
Savannah State students find a temporary home at Fort Valley State
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.
UPDATE: New information Bibb deputy shoots, kills man
It happened Friday afternoon near 570 Colquitt Street.
North Macon shelter full, not accepting any more hurricane evacuees
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 provides shelter for Savannah State University students
FVSU opens its doors to hurricane impacted Savannah State University students.
Former PTA Treasurer for Heritage Elementary School arrested
The Former PTO President for Heritage Elementary School was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing money from PTO account.
Jones County deputies make largest single seizure of heroin in county history
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…
UPDATE: Georgia-South Carolina game to start at 2:30 Sunday
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.
Dublin partners with Red Cross to open evacuee shelters
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.
Local shelters in Middle Georgia open doors to evacuees
Community agencies in Middle Georgia are opening their doors to evacuees as Hurricane Matthew head toward the coast of Georgia.
Mercer bringing Capricorn Studio back to life
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.…
Watch Live: Gov. Nathan Deal talks about evacuations and Hurricane Matthew
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…
Mandatory Evacuation of 6 Coastal Georgia Counties
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.…
Georgia Power moves Lake Sinclair smokestack demolition to Sunday
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,…
Contra-Flow Lanes Open on I-16 for GA Coastline Hurricane Evacuation
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…
Hurricane Matthew forces local officials to open evacuation shelters
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…
Local veterans receive information about health care from Dublin VA
The Dublin VA hosted a behavioral health and wellness forum in Macon Wednesday afternoon.
Macon-Bibb EMA not expecting major damage, but prepared for Hurricane Matthew
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…
Neighbor remembers two people who died in north Macon house fire
A neighbor calls 911 about a house fire in his neighborhood Wednesday morning. A man and a woman inside the home died.
Man dies in single car accident in Warner Robins
A 24 year old man died in a single car accident Wednesday morning in Warner Robins.
Woman arrested for stealing elementary school's PTO money
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…
Ride inspector: Rides safe, nearly ready for Georgia National Fair
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.
Five Star Toyota in Milledgeville hosts their grand re-opening
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,…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies teach kids leadership, sportsmanship
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.
Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin earns Level Three Trauma Center designation
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,…
Superior Court Judge Verda Colvin speaks at 'Women in Leadership' luncheon
The Career Women's Network of Macon hosted a women in leadership luncheon Tuesday morning. Superior Court Judge Verda Colvin was the guest speaker.
Two teens killed in Milledgeville car crash
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…
Andalusia Farm a priceless historic gem in Milledgeville
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…
Burglars ram car into Warner Robins store, steal guns
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.
Warner Robins house fire destroys home
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.
Georgia National Fair Coming to Perry
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-Bibb Health Department goes "Pink in the Parking Lot"
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,…
The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 7
Here are the scores and highlights from the week of September 30.
Drive-thru flu clinic a "convenient" way to avoid getting sick
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…
Pilot flies classic WWII plane in Thunderbirds Air Show
The Thunder over Georgia Air Show is this weekend at Robins Air Force Base.
Rant N' Rave: Huge games for the Bulldogs and Jackets this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's another full weekend of football coming up, both in the NFL and NCAA. First order of business is a preview of the Georgia-Tennessee game. The Vols are coming off a high with a huge comeback…
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds roar into Middle Georgia
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC News/WMGT) - The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew into Middle Georgia. They are getting ready to perform at the Thunder Over Georgia Air Show this weekend. The event Saturday and Sunday will be held at Robins…
Landmark smokestack on Lake Sinclair coming down
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - To people living near Lake Sinclair, seeing the smokestack means something special. "It's sort of sad, I'm 53-years-old, been here all my life, it ain't gonna seem right coming and not seeing it anymore," Kenny Fuller…
Bibb County Sheriff's deputies investigate Williams Street shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was shot Wednesday afternoon around 4:20 at 616 Williams Street East near Fort Hill Street. Twenty-five-year-old Tercetis Robertson told Bibb County Sheriff's deputies he was walking his dog when he was shot in the…
Cooler Air On The Way!
Good Evening! Hope you enjoyed the 90's today, because we are seeing a pretty decent cool down beginning Thursday! As a low moves in from the Great Lakes we will see much cooler drier air make its way to Middle…