MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - I know it’s football season, but we need to talk about the Braves. Remember – the baseball team in Atlanta? You might not have been watching recently, but the Braves have been playing better. They have…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert put a safety helmet on, grabbed his bike and went for a ride. The 68-year-old mayor went for a cruise to see what it would be like if his city had a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A person was shot early Wednesday morning near a home located on Elpis Street. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call around 3:15 a.m. and located 31-year-old Kenneth Edmonds near the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Members of the Macon League of Women Voters were left with unanswered questions following a forum between members on both sides of the Opportunity School District. "I didn't hear the details about what's going to happen,"…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One group in Macon is doing its part to preserve Macon's music history. Rock Candy Tours, along with Historic Macon and GABBA, are putting up special plaques around the city to commemorate musical sites that have…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Children at the Children's Hospital, Navicent Health were given a special surprise Tuesday afternoon. A surprise given by Spider-Man, Superman, and The Incredible Hulk - three crusaders who scaled down the face of the hospital as…
More than 50 parents of Taylor County students have gathered outside the Board of Education building in Butler to protest the termination of the Taylor County superintendent, Dr. Gary Gibson. Parent Vanessa Reynolds sent 41NBC pictures of what's going on.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon-Bibb will be brighter, safer and more beautiful when the sun goes down and the street lights turn on in the evening. Commissioners have voted in favor of updating a large number of street lights all…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Gas prices are up in Middle Georgia after a pipeline leak in Alabama. Gas Buddy reports the average gallon of gas in Macon costs $2.21. Five days ago, the price was under two dollars. Most gas…
A new learning strategy is helping students at Oak Hill Middle School improve comprehension skills.
Central Georgia Technical College was placed on lockdown late Monday afternoon.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office responded to a call from the Macon Youth Detention about a riot.
A woman went to the hospital after she was shot during a cookout Sunday evening in Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it happened on Hatcher Place around 7 p.m.
A Macon grocery store was robbed Sunday night just after 9 p.m. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says it happened at the Houston Grocery at 3472 Houston Avenue.
Two men robbed a Macon adult store with a gun early Sunday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says they demanded money from the clerk with the gun.
A man has been arrested for trying to rob multiple people and punching them in the face. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 21-year-old Michael Little asked his first victim for his phone at the Zaxby's at 910 Riverside Drive.
Here are the scores and highlights for the week of September 16.
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Church members from Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Cary, Georgia cooked food for first responders in Cochran. They brought their "Holy Smoke" grill and prepared hot dogs, hamburgers, beans, coleslaw and homemade pound cake. They fed…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Habitat for Humanity and Lowe's Heroes employee volunteers are making improvements to 10 senior homes in Lynmore Estates tomorrow morning. "We have been so excited and inspired by the residents, they want this neighborhood built…
A woman shot a man trying to break into her home early Friday morning. 27-year-old Martiez Holmes is charged with criminal attempt to commit burglary and giving a false name.
A was shot and killed at a party in Cochran early Friday morning. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it happened just after midnight at the Cochran Community House.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's another edition of Rant 'N Rave, as 41NBC's Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent take a look at a couple of big time football games taking place this weekend. First up is the Georgia Bulldogs game…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dr. Mickey Bansal is the Medical Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Coliseum Health System. Here is what he's noticed regarding kids and this flu season. "We are actually already starting to see influenza positive testing for…
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Prisoners of War (POW) and those Missing in Action (MIA) were honored at the Museum of Aviation Thursday. The ceremony was held in conjunction with National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Before the ceremony, volunteers and…
The county coroner says 32-year-old Rollie Vaughn was shot in the back and died at the hospital.
Albany, GA. bank robber is believed to be connected to a robbery in Dothan, AL.
A fire destroyed a Milledgeville duplex Thursday morning.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Starting this week, bikes will be available at locations in downtown Macon for short trips. The Macon-Bibb County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced the launch of the Macon Bike Share Program on Thursday at the…
Someone shot a man at Murphy Homes in Macon. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says 24-year-old Marvin Cooper was shot in the leg.
A man is in jail in Wheeler County accused of shooting and killing his step-mother after an argument.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) Okay, Georgia Bulldog fans… it’s just one game. But it was a horrible game. The two-point win over Nicholls proved to everyone what most hard-core fans already knew – this is going to be a process. This…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia is trying to connect people with good paying jobs. It will have their annual Fall Job Fair at the Anderson Conference Center, on Eisenhower Parkway in Macon. Vicki Mills, the Director…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The largest temporary bike lane network in the world is coming to downtown Macon. "The lanes in the street are beneficial to everyone," Lee Clack said. "The thing that scares me as a cyclist was always cars,…
Thomas Wicker has been named new interim president and CEO for the Cherry Blossom Festival.
New jobs are coming to Macon-Bibb County. A company called Guard-Buildings, LLC is announcing plans to open a 23,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County. The Florida based company manufactures industrial modular shelters and plans to initially hire 25 employees and invest $2,000,000.00.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Representative Heath Clark (Republican, District 147) made a special visit to Shirley Hills Elementary School. He wasn't there to talk about politics. Instead, he taught the fourth graders about the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two horses are recovering at a ranch after being rescued from a home in Twiggs County last week. "It's amazing what these guys have been able to do," Dr. Rebecca Gimenez said. Gimenez owns the property…
The sheriff says it didn't shut down service, but it did cost nearly $40,000 to fix the damage.
Clowns were seen chasing kids at a local bus stop in Macon.
A man went inside a Macon motel with a gun and robbed it. It happened at the America's Best Value Inn and Suites at 4951 Romeiser Dr.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A stretch of Gray Highway in Macon averages more than one roadway collision a day. From the Spring Street bridge to the county line, 219 roadway collisions occurred this year from January 1 to July 31.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident involving a pedestrian that occurred on Forsyth Road at North Wellington around 9:30 this morning. 69-year-old John Phillips of Macon was jogging down Forsyth Road.…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Milledgeville police are investigating a report of shots fired that happened near Leo Court Sunday morning. Tyrone Thomas, 25, has been arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault. According to a press release from the Milledgeville…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - When kids come home from school, it's usually with all sorts of memories. From report cards to pieces of art, but what do you do when the front of the refrigerator runs out of space? Professional…
Two suspects were arrested after trying to run away from deputies. A Bibb County Sheriff’s deputy noticed a car on Edna Place Road near Napier Avenue possibly involved in recent burglaries.
Someone drove up in a car while a man was walking down the street and shot him. 33-year-old Onterrio Woolfork was walking down Mosley Street.
A man was shot and killed at an apartment complex in Macon Sunday. Bibb County deputies found 36-year-old Ralfeale Lowe shot in the chest.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On the campus of Mercer University, it seems like everyone is talking about the big game. There is a buzz about the Bears. Mercer student Kenerly Gordon says, "I think everyone is excited we have been talking…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More than 50 people gathered outside of the Old Perry Courthouse in remembrance of September 11 and to thank first responders on Friday morning. It happened under a large American flag, waving from the top of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The funeral for Macon-Bibb's first African-American firefighter was held today at St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church. Johnnie Elbert Forsyth III was hired by the Macon Fire Department in 1968. He resigned as a sergeant in 1977.…