MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ann Livingston is seventy-six years old and was recently told she had less than six months to live. But once you meet the Perry native you have to remind yourself, these are her final days. Her…
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A dog can be a great companion, playmate, and also a life saver for one Lizella teen diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes Music is one of Jordan Malcott's passions. The 16-year-old plays piano and marches in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is searching for a Macon man wanted for aggravated assault and personal armed robbery. According to a news release, the incident happened Monday night around 7 o'clock in North Macon. The…
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's a scene that's become familiar at Gordon City Council meetings: a packed house with a standing room only crowd. That was the case again Monday, when Mayor Mary Whipple-Lue said the city's finances are in…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Macon- Bibb County Emergency Medical Technicians have a new device to assist them in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Most of the health calls to the Macon-Bibb County Fire Department are for people suffering from heart attacks, or coronary heart…
The Tubman Museum hosted the 'Living History' tour for dozens of children to celebrate and learn more about black history during the month of February.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A hometown community member made the announcement that he plans to run for state representative. Warner Robins resident Heath Clark announced at Fountain Park he is seeking the Republican nomination for State House Representative District…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sgt. Ray Jackson has served his community for 40 years and has seen it all. Recently the community honored him for everything he's done in the city. You can tell when someone loves their job. The way…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb Sheriff's Office is investigating an aggravated assault incident after a suspect fired shots at a car with three people inside including a toddler. According to a news release, 32-year-old Keya Nighton of Macon along…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 8-year-old boy was found uninjured and unharmed after a gunman stole the vehicle the child fell asleep in earlier Sunday morning. According to Bibb County Sheriff's deputies, a mother left her son sleeping inside an…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Ocmulgee National Monument leaders want the community's input on plans to expand the park by 2,800 acres. A public meeting will be held Thursday, March 6th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Ocmulgee Visitor Center to discuss…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon political activist Irving Martinez died Sunday morning, that's according to Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones. Martinez was 51-year-old. Jones says he is not releasing the cause of death until he reaches next of kin. Martinez…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Ice Bowl sounds like a pretty cold event. But fortunately for some Macon disc golf players out at Claystone Park Saturday afternoon's weather was pretty nice. It's the sound every player wants to hear. And…
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina - A 4 point 4 earthquake rattled off east of Augusta and in South Carolina Friday night. it happened just before 10:30. The quake's epicenter is actually reported to be in Edgefield, South Carolina about a two and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Macon's landfill is in trouble with environmental protection division again for several of the same issues it's had in the past. In the most recent inspection it received a 65. It needs an 80 to be…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Kroger Grocery stores are recuperating from this week's winter storm.Their trucks were delayed while traveling on icy roads from the store's warehouses in Atlanta. Some Kroger customers took a chance grocery shopping during the storm, but…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Saving energy and saving money--there's not much better than that. So when members of the Bibb County Board of Education found a way to do just that, they didn't pass it up. Sometimes, a bright idea…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC) - A new start date is set for the Stephen McDaniel murder trial. According to McDaniel's attorney, Frank Hogue, jury selection will begin on April 28. Hogue says he is prepared and ready to go to trial. The…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University's QuadWorks has announced the headlining acts scheduled to perform at this year's Bearstock Music Festival in April, according to a news release sent out earlier today. The acts include the electronic dance music trio…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's office is searching for a man who stole a woman's purse this morning. According to a news release from the office, around 9:20 Thursday morning, the suspect walked up to a woman…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Historic Macon Foundation has officially named Ethiel Garlington as its new executive director. Garlington plans to start on March 10th. He's replacing Josh Rogers who's moving to NewTown Macon in April. Garlington is relocating to Macon…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's been a while since Wesleyan college has had a chapel on campus. And that's saying something, especially for a college that is directly affiliated with the Methodist Church. 85 years is a long time to…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The ice storm that moved through Middle Georgia knocked out power for the Twiggs County School system. According to a spokesperson with the district, schools are closed Friday for students, staff, and school-based personnel. Custodians, principals,…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thursday's thaw-out was good news for people in Baldwin County, but the effects of Wednesday's ice storm can still be felt here. Thousands are still without power--some trapped at home because of downed trees and power…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County sheriff's deputies are trading in their handcuffs for chainsaws. Crews cleared miles of roadways in the county, and got rid of more than 500 trees that blocked roads in the area. "It just started raining, the…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency is using a statewide method to track weather conditions and incidents around the area. The software program, Web Emergency Operations Center, or Web E.O.C., makes communication and decision-making easier for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The following school districts have announced school closings for Thursday, February 13th: Baldwin County - School is closed on Thursday. Bibb County - Schools closed for students Thursday. Staff should report at 12:00 p.m. Staff who…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Centerville police are looking for a man who robbed and shot a convenience store clerk Wednesday night. According to Chief Sidney Andrews, a masked suspect entered the Pure Gas Station off Houston Lake Boulevard around 10:20…
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For Patti Rushin, co-owner of The Fun!Factory in Milledgeville, the decision to use the business as an overnight shelter was a no-brainer. "You just can't describe the feeling that you feel when you decide to do…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mayor Robert Reichert has declared a state of emergency for Macon-Bibb County, according to a news release sent out Wednesday night. The declaration was made after weather briefings from the National Weather Service and consulting with…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The trucks are ready to roll. That's according to Macon-Bibb Public Works Superintendent Cliff Howard. Howard said the salt trucks were loaded and ready to go. In fact, they've been ready since yesterday. He said…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The following emergency management agencies have provided 41NBC with updates: Baldwin County - As of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Milledgeville-Baldwin County EMA Director Troy Reynolds had no road closures or accidents to report. He did say the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The American Red Cross of Central Georgia is working with emergency management agencies and community leaders to help those who will be impacted by Wednesday's winter storm. Tracy Willis-Kight with the local chapter tells 41NBC they…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The following school districts have announced school closings for Thursday, February 13th: Baldwin County - School is closed on Thursday. Bibb County - Schools closed for students Thursday. Staff should report at 12:00 p.m. Staff who…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Robins Air Force Base is open Wednesday for normal operations. According to a news release, the base will continue regular operations. Employees should report to work at their normal start time.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The much talked about unification between the Milledgeville and Baldwin County governments will have to wait--for now. Tuesday night, city council members prepared to vote to send the proposed charter to state officials for approval. However,…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - What's something you won't stand for? Racism? Religious intolerance? Bullying? A seven city "I Won't Stand For..." college campus bus tour, a public service campaign started by the cable channel USA Network, is hitting the…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Flint Energies power crews are working around the clock to prevent any of their 86,000 customers from losing power. The company had already activated its Emergency Restoration Plan by noon Monday. Officials say they were…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A group of the most essential members of Houston County's government agencies and private companies gathered for a briefing by the National Weather Service. Houston County Emergency Management Director, Jimmy Williams, said the purpose for…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today, the Houston County school board unanimously voted to rezone school districts. Dozens of parents and teachers came out to the meeting to witness the board's decision, hoping their thoughts and opinions from last night's meeting…
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A power substation transformer blew up near the corner of Sandy Run Road and Highway 247 in Bonaire Tuesday afternoon. It blew up just after noon. According to Chief Williams at the Houston County Fire Department,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The following school districts have announced school closings for Wednesday, February 12th: Baldwin County - Schools for faculty and staff will be closed all day Wednesday, including after-school activities. A decision on Thursday, February 13th, will…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia State College (MGSC) has announced their campuses will be closed Wednesday morning until noon. Campuses will operate all day and evening for Tuesday, February 11th, as regularly scheduled. Faculty and staff will not report…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - According to a news release from the Dublin City School District, schools will remain open as usual for Wedenesday, February 12th. However, all after-school activites have been cancelled. This includes sporting events and practices. There will…
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - Bibb County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 12th, for all students and staff. According to a district news release, the decision to close schools came after a briefing with the National Weather Service and…
HADDOCK, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's office is investigating a homicide on Rawlings Street in Haddock. James Don Parker is in custody, but hasn't been charged with anything. Deputies say 61 year old Alan Helmuth's body found with visable…
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The push to legalize medical marijuana in the Peach State continues as lawmakers met Monday to talk about the controversial bill. "I am going to lose my child if this drug does not get approved," Janea…
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A rezoning battle in Houston County is creating tension between concerned parents and the Board of Education. The Houston County Board of Education proposed a school rezoning plan last year, and will vote on the…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The chilly weather is impacting donation bins across middle Georgia. Local Goodwill locations have seen a decrease in donations, leaving volunteers and officials worried, especially if temperatures drop again. Normally at this time of year, there…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County Sheriff's deputies need help looking for two suspects in connection to an armed robbery. According to a news release, two males approached a man outside of his home on Piedmont Circle around 11:30 Sunday…