MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-Bibb County Schools is writing the book on how to get more students excited to read. Superintendent of schools, Curtis Jones, spread some holiday cheer to pre-k students at Ingram/Pye Elementary School this morning. Superintendent Jones took the day…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-Forest Hill Methodist Church is impacting under-served families in the community in a big way. Now with the help of Macon's Junior League, students qualifying for free and reduced lunch can also count on donated meals over the…
Macon-Bibb County hosted it's annual Senior Christmas Luncheon at the Centreplex Thursday. Laughs and holiday cheer and more than 500 people filled the convention center.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Seventeen homes in the pleasant hill neighborhood are scheduled for demolition, in an effort to begin widening the I-75/I-16 interchange. Contractors will be in the homes removing materials in a controlled environment. Once the houses are…
Two women were shot Thursday morning at the Summit Apartments on Edna Place. It happened just before 9:30 AM . According the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, a black male walked up to the women's parked car at the entrance of the complex.
"We just hate to hear that it happened," said Senior Vice President of Flint Energies Jimmy Autry. Things may not always be what they seem. "Someone approached the member and said we're going to be changing poles and I need you to come out into the yard and look with me," said Autry. It looks innocent enough--that's what utility companies do, right?
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Museum of Aviation Foundation and the Wellston Winds will present a free concert at the Century of Flight Hangar at the Museum of Aviation. The organizations will present "Music of the Season - A Musical…
Cathy Lowe couldn't understand why Taylor County Superintendent Dr. Gary Gibson was fired. Her granddaughter attends Taylor County High School. "My granddaughter wanted to know why they let Dr. Gibson go, because he was a good man," Lowe said.
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)-Well it looks like Christmas won't be cancelled after all, thanks to a few of Santa's helpers. Middle Georgia's Layaway Santa campaign is partnering with several local businesses to create some holiday magic for families across Macon. "This is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man had his 2000 Ford F-250 pickup truck stolen from him at gunpoint. The incident took place Tuesday on Mosely Dixon near Lower Thomaston Road around 11 a.m. The victim had just picked up his…
"The new station would be a great addition for us," said Centerville Fire Chief Jason Jones. The Centerville Fire Station isn't a traditional looking fire station. "When the call does drop, having more room would greatly enhance our response time," said Jones.
Larry Guyton Entertainment is rounding up toys and bikes for its annual bike and toy giveaway.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 20th annual Mentors Project of Bibb County Christmas dinner was held this evening at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Macon. More than five hundred homeless and children at risk attended the Christmas Party. They…
'Tis the season of food and fellowship for deputies in Macon's fourth police district. Today they treated Neighborhood Watch members and local business owners to a holiday meal with their annual Christmas Luncheon.
Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation is laying the ground work for more major upgrades on Rosa Jackson Recreation Center.
"Giving that window to you, to talk to the authority is very significant," said Imam Shaikh Adam Fofana from the Islamic Center of Middle Georgia. It's an opportunity to connect people from everywhere.
Lake Tobesofkee water levels are being lowered six feet.
The VECTR Center at Middle Georgia State University is making strides.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man, accused of burlgarizing multiple dollar stores. Investigators are asking for the public's help identifying the suspect in photographs taken from surveillance video. Deputies say the man committed…
About 900 wreaths were dropped off at Riverside Cemetery Monday afternoon in preparation for National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Children at St. Joseph's Catholic School were in the spirit of giving as they marched down High Street carrying hundreds of toys Monday morning. The students walked during the "Parade of Gifts" with donations in hand…
Two Byron police officers were injured during a drug raid early Monday morning in Crawford County. The Fort Valley Department of Public Safety confirms both of the officers are in stable condition with non life-threatening injuries. The GBI says 31-year-old Rainer Tyler Smith is the man who shot them.
The pep band, fog machines, even confetti--the Bulldogs had it all Friday morning.
"I've made it into a friendly competition," said Macon-Bibb Public Works Director Marvin Land. We all know it's the giving season right about this time of year.
With the holiday season in full effect, more drivers are on the road. Especially drivers who shouldn't be.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men who robbed the Family Dollar on Houston Ave. Thursday night. Investigators say two men entered the store around 9:30 p.m. One suspect, carrying a shotgun, demanded…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office caught a man after he tried to rob the Subway on Eisenhower Parkway. A Subway employee told investigators a man walked into the store wearing an orange ski mask and demanded…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Power wants to make sure you're prepared for the winter weather that is headed our way. This week was Winter Weather Awareness Week, and the power company is taking steps to make sure you and…
"You learn how strong the community is," said Scott. Teachable moments have come fast for Americus Police Chief Mark Scott. "You learn how resilient our police officers are," said Scott.
Forest Hill road will soon be widening to three lanes. This according Macon-Bibb leaders who made the announcement at a public information meeting today.
Macon-Bibb County is striving to help businesses succeed. The county, school district, housing authority and water authority teamed up to host a vendor fair for local businesses.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An employee at a Family Dollar Store in Macon was shot during an armed robbery attempt Thursday morning. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a man entered the store on Emery Highway around 9 a.m. and…
Betty Cantrell, who is also known as Miss America 2016, is recording her first country EP in Macon.
Jones Animal Services will finally get the space they need. Commissioners approved construction for a new facility for the shelter and the county has already cleared the lot for the space.
"It was a beautiful day," said Kendall Newman, who was in Hawaii when the Pearl Harbor attack happened. "The neighbor came over and said we were being attacked." December 7th, 1941 - America's spacious skies filled with Japanese planes. "But she didn't know whether they were Germans or Japanese," said Newman.
UPDATE - Officials from the Milledgeville Police Department tell 41NBC News Kiunte Montrelle Lawrence is in custody. Milledgeville, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators with the Milledgeville Police Department Detectives Bureau are searching for a suspect in a shooting incident that occurred today in…
JACKSON,Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Georgia death row inmate was executed. William Sallie died by lethal injection at 10:15 this evening at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center in Jackson. Sallie was convicted for the 1990 murder of a Bacon County…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia announced its second round of funded projects from the Downtown Challenge. The winners have submitted various ideas that could make downtown Macon a better place. The Peyton Anderson Foundation and…
"Culloden is a small town," said voter Faye Eller. There's not a ton of registered voters in Culloden. "It's been a good, thriving community," said Eller.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff's Office made a special delivery to Navicent Health Children's Hospital. They dropped off boxes of toys for the young patients. The toys were added to the "Holly Jolly Shoppe" the hospital has for children on…
First Presbyterian Day School's Beta Club collected more than 300 toys for the Kids Yule Love Organization.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man was killed after being shot outside his home on Bailey Avenue Tuesday morning. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 29-year-old Antwan Baker was shot in the face while sitting in his car. The Bibb…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 41NBC partnered up with several organizations Monday to help gather donations for a good cause. The Macon Centreplex, along with the Macon Mayhem hockey team, helped the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank by accepting donations of…
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and the county won six first place awards out of seven categories overall in the 2016 Keep Georgia Beautiful Awards Luncheon .
"We've been to 13, 14 hundred meetings together," said Monroe County Commissioner Larry Evans. You have a tendency to get to know someone after serving the public with them for a long time. "We've had to work for the best interests of Monroe County," said Evans. "Ham and I started on the Board of Commissioners in 1987," said Evans.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Maybe you and your loved ones would like to get more organized in the new year. If so, professional organizer Andi Willis spends a few moments to share with us some of her gifts ideas to…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMG) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is trying to find out who robbed the Raceway Gas Station on Mercer University Drive. Investigators say a man wearing a mask walked into the store and demanded money with a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a male and female suspect accused of using a fraudulent credit card. Investigators say the couple used the card at several locations in Macon.…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A teenager is dead after a single-car accident on Highway 42 near Montpelier Springs Rd. Sunday morning. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, four people were traveling in a Chevrolet Camaro when it went off…
Happy Friday! After a few dry days rain is on the way for the weekend! A system is setting up to our west and we could see a few showers as early as Saturday night, ahead of which we will…