Woman shot during fight in Warner Robins
A woman was injured in a brawl in Warner Robins early Sunday morning. Multiple people were fighting outside of a house on Oxford Lane.
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The End Zone: Scores and highlights from Week 3
Here are the scores and highlights from the week of September 2.
Tropical storm brings down trees in Dublin, but some residents thankful
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tropical Storm Hermine took down about one dozen trees in Dublin on Friday. They mostly blocked roadways, but some damaged homes. "The Lord was with me, he was with me because it could have hit that…
Tropical Storm Hermine downs trees, power lines in Dodge County
Tropical Storm Hermine left downed trees and power lines throughout downtown Eastman and around the county on Friday.
Iron Man Health Fair aims to save lives
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mark your calendar, an event coming up later this month could help save your life. The 6th Annual Iron Man Health fair will be held on September 17th, from 10:00 until 2:00 at Titans Arena at Central…
Mercer drops season opener to The Citadel, 24-23
A late field goal from The Citadel's Cody Clark lifted the No. 15 Bulldogs to a 24-23 season-opening win Thursday at Mercer's Five Star Stadium.
9:30PM Tropics Update
Good evening! Rain has already started to move into the southern parts of our viewing area associated with Hurricane Hermine. Expect through the overnight hours that this expands and reaches the Macon area. Right now models are bringing plenty of…
Macon-Bibb County EMA and School District prepare for weather threat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County EMA and the Macon-Bibb School District held a joint news conference early Thursday afternoon to give an update on the path of Hurricane Hermine as the storm continues on through the Southeast region,…
Rant 'N Rave: Mercer's first game, the Bulldogs versus UNC, and Georgia Tech in Ireland
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - College football gets underway this weekend with a few huge match-ups for 41NBC's Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent to Rant 'N Rave about. Starting off with a game closer to home, the Mercer Bears take on…
Laurens County preparing for Hurricane Hermine
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Laurens County is warning residents to prepare for flooded roadways and high winds as a result of Hurricane Hermine. Counties in the southern portion of Middle Georgia are expected to be hit the worst. "If you…
High school football games affected by Hermine
Most of Friday's high school football games are still on for now, but we do have a few cancellations and postponements to let you know about.
Mercer opens season against defending league co-champ
The Mercer University football program starts the 2016 season Thursday at 7 p.m. with a home game against The Citadel.
School closings in Middle Georgia prompted by Tropical Storm Hermine
School closings and cancellations for Friday, September 2nd: Bleckley County Schools: Closed Friday, Staff report at 9:00AM Baldwin County Schools: Closed Friday, 11 and 12 month employees report at 10:00AM Central Georgia Technical College: All campuses closed Friday Cirrus Academy…
UPDATE: Watch Macon-Bibb EMA's news conference on potential for severe weather
MACON, Georgia. (41 NBC/WMGT) - The latest update from the National Hurricane Center regarding Tropical Storm Hermine shows the forecast track farther off towards south Georgia than middle Georgia. Heavier rainfall amounts are still favorable for southeastern portions of central…
Governor Deal declares state of emergency ahead of tropical storm
Six of the counties under the state of emergency are in Middle Georgia.
Macon's DA donating 'bad' money for good
David Cooke announced plans to use funds from racketeering and gambling raids for donations into the Crescent House in Macon.
The B.S. Report: New era begins for Georgia Bulldogs football
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Tuesday I was in my hometown of Waycross – down in Southeast Georgia. Someone told me a story about a running back for Ware County for last year by the name of Dedrick Mills. The folks…
New $12.5 million Houston County Schools stadium finished
The new "Freedom Field" is ready for teams to hit the gridiron.
Historic Macon releases list of endangered buildings to save
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon released their Fading Five list Wednesday morning. This list outlines which endangered structures the group will raise awareness for and try to save. Stephanie Chipley bought the Bonnybrae-Bedgood House on Georgia Avenue as a result…
Macon Charter Academy employees says they're not getting paid
MCA employees are claiming they are not getting paid.
Multiple Systems to Influence Middle GA Weather
MACON, Georgia. (41 NBC/WMGT) - The atmosphere has been crazy busy lately, producing multiple systems across the United States and developing in the tropics. Here is a brief synopsis of what you can expect as we finish out the work…
Highway named in honor of former Georgia governor Sonny Perdue
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sonny Perdue, the former governor of Georgia, will now have his name attached to a highway after a dedication ceremony held this afternoon at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. It was considered a fitting tribute…
Newest students in Youth Commission set to help the community
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High school students in Macon are learning how to help the community from local government leaders through the Youth Commission program. Orientation for the 30 students was held Tuesday at the Cox Capitol Theatre. The program…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office working on crime mapping system
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is taking steps to better inform the community with an online crime mapping system. "We want them to know the type of crime to expect, hopefully they won't have any crime…
Trump supporters react to Pence rally in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Donald Trump and Mike Pence supporters expressed why they attended a Pence rally at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry on Monday. "Well just because he's on the ticket, Jerry Bradley from Warner Robins said. "He's…
Republican VP candidate Mike Pence rallies in Perry
Republican Vice Presidential nominee Mike Pence rallied on Monday in Perry.
Keeping Organized: Staying a step ahead of your school work
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pencils and paper may already be rustling about for your school-bound children as August comes to a close, but there's still time to get a final few things in order to help ensure your little ones…
No one hurt, man detained after active shooter scare at Wesleyan College
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Wesleyan College was under lock down for about 30 minutes Monday after the Bibb County Sheriff's Office received a call alleging an active shooter was on campus. Deputies detained a man carrying a pocket knife not…
LIVE VIDEO: GOP VP nominee Mike Pence in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Republican Vice Presidential nominee Mike Pence is hosting a town hall meeting in Perry at the fairgrounds this afternoon at 1pm. Later today he holds fundraiser and rally in Atlanta. You can watch the event live on…
Teen shot in west Macon
A teenager is shot while walking to Young's Grocery Store on Montpelier Avenue.
Spa business employees busted for prostitution
Four employees at two different spa businesses in Macon were arrested. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says two people at the Four Seasons Spa on Arkwright road, and two others at Paradise Spa on Northside Drive were offering sex for money.
Macon convenience store robbed
The Flash Foods store on Thomaston Road in Bibb County was robbed early Sunday morning. Deputies say a man walked into the store with a gun, went behind the counter, and took cash from the register.
Man trying to rob Macon check cashing store gets shot by customer
Someone tried to rob the Discount Check Cashing Store on Rocky Creek Road in Macon and was shot by a customer. Investigators say 22-year-old Rarekcus Delbridge and another man fell through the ceiling trying to rob the business.
UPDATE: Man found dead after shootout at Macon home identified
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office found a man dead on South Haven Court in Macon Sunday night. Security cameras let Brian Kim and Julia Brooks know someone was outside their home while they were gone.
Vandals steal American flag from Hispanic restaurant in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Five flags used to fly above La Delicia restaurant on Pio Nono Avenue in Macon. After a robbery Thursday night, now there are only four. "When we got here our American flag was down, it just…
First monthly flight leaves from Macon for Beau Rivage in Biloxi
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The first charter flight from Macon Regional Airport to the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino left Friday afternoon. 125 of the 126 seats on the Sun Country jet were filled. "The number of calls we're getting…
Vice Presidential Candidate Mike Pence visits Perry
Vice Presidential Candidate Mike Pence hosts town hall meeting in Perry,GA.
Rant 'N Rave: Bill and Tucker discuss who should start at QB in UGA's first game
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bill Shanks and Tucker Sargent go head-to-head once again this week in the latest edition of Rant 'N Rave. First up is discussion on who should start at QB for UGA's first game. Should Coach Smart…
UPDATE: Suspect involved in lockdown at Houston Medical Center charged
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A suspect has been arrested after officers responded to a call of a suspicious person that was possibly armed Thursday afternoon at the Houston Medical Center. 38-year-old Saint Claire Brown was arrested after he was…
Former Braves, Falcons player encouraging children to read
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former two-sport professional athlete Brian Jordan gave out free copies of his children's book after reading to students at Bernd Elementary on Thursday. "If we don't encourage our kids to read early they get left behind," Jordan…
SWAT Team raids Macon home, finds marijuana
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office and SWAT Team served a search warrant at a home on Maynard Street Wednesday afternoon. Inside, deputies found 20 grams of marijuana. They also seized digital scales and packaging materials. According…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department breaks ground on new fire station
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb County Fire Department and County Commissioners say they finally got what they wanted. They broke ground on a new fire station in East Macon on Thursday. Payed for by the SPLOST, construction on the…
Conservationists help preserve historic Macon cemetery monuments
The Georgia Municipal Cemetery Association put on a workshop in Macon to show different ways to maintain and preserve monuments.
Couple puts honeymoon on hold to take donations to Louisiana flood victims
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Married just two weeks, Blake and Holly Fullington agreed to put their honeymoon on hold to help Louisiana flood victims. "I can go to a beach anytime," Blake Fullington said. "My wife and I and…
The B.S. Report: Who should the Georgia Bulldogs play at quarterback?
The debate between Eason, Lambert, and Ramsey rages on.
Mercer medical students screening for blood pressure, glucose levels
Several Mercer medical students are trying to help residents address possible health issues.
New $50 million development coming to downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission approved a $50 million dollar project Monday night to upgrade a part of downtown. Construction of a new hotel, parking deck, apartment complex and restaurant could begin as early as…
New $50 million development coming to downtown Macon
The new development will include a hotel, residences, retail space, a restaurant, and a parking structure.
New Macon brewpub preparing for fall opening
Macon's newest brewery is making progress on opening before the end of the year.
Milledgeville Police Department introduces Specialized Patrol Unit
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Milledgeville Police Department is introducing a six-person Specialized Patrol Unit to educate and interact with the community. "We're going to be teaching about bullying, gangs, drugs, self esteem, peer pressure, and about how to stay…