Teenager arrested in connection to Ingleside area car break-ins
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says items were stolen from 35 cars within the past year.
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American Red Cross and 41NBC partners for blood drive
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There is still time to save someone's life. The American Red Cross and 41NBC partnered again for a blood drive. People gave blood at the Galleria Mall in Centerville Friday afternoon. Senior Account Manager of…
Macon-Bibb fire fighters participate in Fill the Boot fundraiser
Volunteers be out Saturday afternoon collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Macon-Bibb community pools open for the summer
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Summer break has started for many students and their hoping to hang out at the pool. With the addition of a dozen more lifeguards, all four community pools in Macon-Bibb County opened Friday afternoon. "We're now…
Body found in Macon on Dorothy Drive
The body of a Macon man was found on Dorothy Drive Friday afternoon.
Georgia State Patrol wants to remind drivers to buckle up over the Memorial Day weekend
The Click It or Ticket initiative began on May 23rd and will last through the holiday weekend.
GHSA moving state basketball finals from Macon to Atlanta, Athens
The Georgia High School Association announced agreements that would move the state's high school basketball championship games to the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech's arenas.
Arrest warrant issued for a Monroe County burglary suspect
Twenty-year-old Robert Jacob Green is accused of breaking into two businesses on May 17.
Bibb investigators are looking for a missing woman
Darlene Dorshan Smith was last seen in the Atlanta area on Monday.
Ingleside district in Macon added to National Register of Historic Places
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Ingleside Historic District is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. That's the United States' official list of historic buildings, sites and districts worthy of preservation. Historic Macon staff members have been working on…
Investigators wait for baby found in Macon trash can autopsy results
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The autopsy for a baby that was found in a trash can at a Macon home is scheduled for tomorrow. "If a baby's been dead since 11 o'clock this morning, someone should have called the sheriff's office…
Middle Georgia Cold Cases: The Corner
Arthur Glenn was shot and killed standing on a corner in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood 16 years ago. It's an all new Middle Georgia Cold Cases.
Local family business burglarized
The general manager of Ken's Stereo in Macon wants answers after his store was burglarized.
Homeless resource fair held at Macon's Tattnall Square Park
Several resources were provided free of charge, including blood pressure testing, HIV screenings, and haircuts.
Jones County Sheriff's deputies make four arrests in drug bust
22-year-0ld Johnathan Maddox, 21-year-old Angelica Vasquez, 33-year-old Julie Merritt and 31-year-old Richard Eyler arrested on drug charges
Gunshots fired inside Crawford County business; woman arrested
Deputies and a Roberta Police Officer found a woman coming out of Dow Chemical armed with a handgun. She was quickly arrested.
Woman is being questioned after a fetus was found in a trash can
The Bibb County Coroner says his office received a call from the Department of Family and Children Services after a pregnant woman went to the hospital because of severe bleeding.
Teenager arrested in Cochran Murder
Seventeen-year-old Willie Whitehead is accused of shooting Dantay Ates on Sixth Street on Friday.
The Home Depot helps feed the hungry
Hot dogs and hamburger fresh off the grill were given to those less fortunate.
The Brick restaurant opens in Macon
The Brick Macon opened its doors to customers Wednesday morning. The restaurant has been a "go-to" eatery in Milledgeville for more than 20 years.
Bibb runoff candidates discuss campaign strategies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Multiple races from Tuesday night's election resulted in a runoff. 41NBC's Alexa Rodriguez spoke to a few of the candidates to find out what their strategies are going into this second round of campaigning. Two Bibb County…
Crawford commissioners discuss dirt road safety
Crawford County commissioner are concerned about dirt roads in the area.
Monroe deputies seize drugs, nearly $8k in traffic stop
Two people were arrested after a Monroe County deputy and his K-9 busted them for having meth and nearly $8,000 in cash.
Downey and Easter head for run-off in District 6 BOE seat.
The run-off will be held on July 26th.
Paris cruises past Harvey for vacant Georgia House seat
Miriam Paris beat Gerald Harvey Tuesday in the race for the vacant Georgia House District 142 seat.
Wade McCord defeats C. Jack Ellis to retain tax commissioner position
McCord won with 61% of the vote versus Ellis' 39%.
Allen, Defore going to runoff for Bibb District 5 seat
Incumbent District 5 Commissioner Ed Defore and former commissioner Joe Allen will compete in a runoff for the seat in July.
Reichert hopes to continue pushing Macon-Bibb forward
Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert is returning to office. He and his supporters watched numbers come in at his campaign headquarters.
Bivins beats Jarrell to keep District 5 commission seat
Bert Bivins will continue his job as District 5 commissioner in Bibb County after a challenge Leroy Jarrell's challenge fell short.
Schlesinger beats Brown to keep commission seat
Larry Schlesinger will keep his seat on the Bibb County Commission after beating challenger Stanely Brown Tuesday.
Davis wins Bibb County Sheriff's race, several races go to run-off
The results of the 2016 election in Bibb County have finished coming in. David Davis won the Democratic primary election for Sheriff, avoiding a runoff in that race, and with no Republican challenger, he will be re-elected. Incumbent Mayor Robert…
Houston County beats Loganville 12-0 for state title
For the second time in three years, Houston County's baseball team has won a state championship.
Middle Georgia Election Results- May 24, 2016
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Bibb County's high school valedictorians and salutatorians honored at luncheon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County School District held a luncheon this afternoon at the Sports Hall of Fame to celebrate some very special students. Every high school's valedictorian and salutatorian in the district sat with school superintendent Dr.…
Voting underway across Georgia
MACON/ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT/AP) - Voters in Bibb County are voting for Mayor and Sheriff today, among other races. With Lonzy Edwards suspending his campaign for mayor and his subsequent death, Mayor Robert Reichert will, barring some extraordinary circumstance, win tonight's…
Candidates make last minute campaign efforts for upcoming election
Candidates are getting ready for the finish line for Tuesday's election.
New Dublin developments to be complete next year
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two businesses announced investment and job creation in Dublin in the last six months. 41NBC's Alexa Rodriguez found out why Laurens County is so attractive for companies. "Both of these companies are international companies that are choosing…
Bibb County Sheriff's deputies investigate Newberg Avenue shooting
18-year-old Arquallis Coger shot in the hand and chest
East Macon shooting injures one
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Someone shot a pedestrian in Macon Saturday night. Investigators with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office said 32-year-old Clinton Roberson Jr. was walking to the Marathon Gas Station on New Clinton Road when he heard gunshots. He…
Vienna man dies in Peach County wreck
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A car accident on I-75 in Peach County killed a Vienna man. It happened Saturday night around 10 p.m. near exit 144. Georgia State Patrol troopers said an 18 wheeler hit Ashley Towns as he was…
Bibb County deputies make arrest in December homicide
20-year-old Torrance Deon Rouse charged with murder
Enmarket employees participate in Full-Service Friday to help fight cancer
The event was held in order to help raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Woman with ALS receives wheelchair accessible van
The 2004 Dodge van was given to the Columbus, Georgia native, who is also a patient at the ALS Clinic at the Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health in Macon.
Monroe County Hospital CEO: If not for Navicent partnership, hospital would struggle
Navicent Health and the Hospital Authority of Monroe County have agreed to a management relationship that will allow Navicent to manage the hospital.
Hancock County authorities search for missing man
SPARTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff's Office are looking for a missing man. According to a news release, 25-year-old Ajani Toure Michaels was last seen Sunday, May 15. Michaels moved to an unknown address in Bibb…
Two men rob Columbus Road store in Macon
Two men robbed the 99 cent store on Columbus Road in Macon Thursday. Deputies say one of the men stood by the door and the other walked up to the counter and asked for cigarettes.
Bibb sheriff candidates share visions for department
All three candidates have a background in law enforcement and have worked in the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
Helms Career Center becomes Station of Hope
A "Station of Hope" is a facility that is encouraged to help individuals who have been affected by the criminal justice system.
Middle Georgia Cold Cases: Gone Too Soon
21-year-old Wendell Ford Jr. was shot and killed on Forest Avenue West in Macon in 2011.
UPDATE: Body found, ruled as homicide
A body found last week on Feagin Road has been ruled as a homicide.