DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A possible tornado raged through Dublin this morning, causing a large amount of damage to multiple locations in the northern part of town. Horace Dixon assumed everything was alright when the storm hit. "I felt pretty…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Five years ago to the day, one Macon family is still looking for answers as to who killed their loved one, Sophia Denmark. She was found dead in her home on Walnut street. "She was so much…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The incoming President of Morehouse College School of Medicine, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice met with students and residents, Friday during a free health fair held at Southwest High school. United Way of Central Georgia's Promise Neighborhood…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon Police crusier was involved in an accident on I-75 south Friday afternoon. According to Lieutenant Sean DeFoe with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the deputy driving the car was pulling to the side of…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Stephen McDaniel murder trial could happen in a courtroom about 60 miles north of Macon in Henry County. Bibb County Superior Court Judge Howard Simms tells 41NBC Henry County is one of the locations they are considering…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Officials are still assessing how much damage Dublin has suffered after a major thunderstorm rolled across the area. Laurens County EMA Director Don Bryant says a tornado touched down in North Dublin, and he has received…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Put on your boots and your cowboy hat, it's time for the rodeo. Perry is hosting the Georgia National Rodeo at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter throughout the weekend. Perry loves it some Rodeo. "This…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The state of Georgia has been facing a deadly rise in the abuse ofprescription drugs. It's those expensive drugs that can often lead people to switch to heroin, a substance that is cheaper and easier to…
Warner Robins, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Nearly 87 pounds of marijuana worth more than $4 million was seized during the largest drug bust in Houston County's history. Houston County Sheriff's Office investigators worked with Perry Police Tuesday to raid six different locations…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC?WMGT) - A mid morning fire gutted out the interior of a house Thursday. Smoke filled the neighborhood shortly before 11 am., in the 2700 block of Napier Avenue, after firefighters put out the flames. As a precaution,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Victims of domestic issues who talk to the Crisis Line and Safe House can now meet with representatives a little closer to home. Before they'd have to go to the main offices in Macon, but now…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The student pilot and teacher are now listed in stable condition after their plane crashed at the Herbert Smart Airport in Macon Wednesday afternoon. That is according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. Previously, 55-year-old Dr. Guy…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Shelia Dawson,60, is one of two winners in Wednesday's Powerball winning $1 million. Dawson, a maintenance technician and mother of four, said in a news release she thought she was living a dream. "Surprisingly, I'm really…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- According to the CDC, autism affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys. There are currently more than 2 dozen states that specifically require insurance companies to provide coverage for the treatment of autism,…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's a life sized robot that can catch and shoot a ball, and Bibb County students put it together. For Jordan Lasker, it's become family. "I like to call the robot my baby because I…
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thirteen months ago, Middle Georgia College and Macon State College merged to make Middle Georgia State College. Not long after that, the school announced it was adding two new sports: men's and women's tennis. The guys…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some churchgoers are not too thrilled about a recent gun bill that was passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday. House Bill 875 was introduced by State Representatives Rick Jasperse (R) District 11. Jasperse…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In a little more than 90 days, Houston County School's Superintendent is stepping down after four years at the helm, and the board of education has already started discussing his replacement. As the clock winds down, Dr. Robin Hines is…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon attorney and small business owner, Daryl Morton announced his candidacy for the Bibb County School Board. The Post 7 candidate said at a news conference this afternoon at Third Street Park he is the best…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It took about $85,000 to have a Fourth of July celebration in Warner Robins last year. But with some bad weather and bad luck, the celebration never happened. Tuesday night, the Warner Robins City Council…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- According to a news release from the sheriff's office, a Byron woman was killed after she crashed into a gas tanker truck. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones pronounced 38-year-old Brandi Sorrow dead at the Medical Center…
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…