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Scammers Target Furloughed Gov't Employees

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Furlough days aren't the only obstacle standing in some government employees way, scammers are going after them too. The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is getting calls from worried employees after scammers contacted them saying…

National Night Out Across Middle Georgia

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Communities across the midstate gathered Tuesday night in celebration of "National Night Out". The 30th annual event is dedicated to drug prevention, police-community partnerships and anti-crime programs. In Macon, Sergeant Wanda Ammons with the Macon Police…

Defense Furloughs Cut from 11 Days to 6

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. defense officials say they will be able to ease the pain of mandatory, unpaid furloughs that civilian employees have had to bear for a month because of budgetary pressures. The Associated Press learned that civilians facing…

Bibb Superintendent Excited About First Day

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Monday was the first day of school for kids in Bibb County, which also was the first day for interim Superintendent Dr. Steve Smith. Lockers, book bags, new school supplies, and new outfits. That's all a…

Police on the Look Out for Female Identity Thieves

MACON,Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) - Houston County Sheriff's deputies are searching for two women accused of identity theft and fraud. The women are suspected of stealing more than $20,000 of merchandise. According to Houston County Sheriff Sgt. Slate Simmons the women…

New Dodge County Jail Officially Open

EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – After two years of waiting, the Dodge County Jail is open and ready for business. This week, officials and inmates made the highly anticipated move into the new facility in Eastman. Crews broke ground on the…

‘Century Plant’ Blooms in Bleckley County

COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The fairytale Jack and the Beanstalk is no comparison to what's growing in J.R. Bryant's front yard. The gardener has dozens of species sprouting about, but nothing like his 'Century Plant'. After decades of watching the…

UPDATE: Missing Women Found

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two women reported missing yesterday have been found safe, according to a news release sent by the Macon Police Department. 39-year-old Catherine Simpson and her daughter, 18-year-old Shadee Ysaguirre, were last seen on July 24th. They…

The Carriker Family: A Life Full of Home Runs

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It was a late summer day in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in 2007. In the bottom of the eighth inning against Japan, 12-year-old Dalton Carriker swung the bat and hit a walk-off home run to give Warner…

Back to School Jamboree

 Law enforcement in Macon and Bibb County threw a big party for students, to celebrate the new school year. The "Back to School Jamboree" was held Thursday at South Macon Park on Mead road. Officers and deputies served hot dogs…

Free school supplies and backpacks

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A large crowd of Bibb County students and parents turned out for the "500 Backpack Giveaway."Larry Guyton of Guyton Entertainment used a team of volunteers to stuff 500 book bags with a pencils, paper and other…

Middle Georgia District Attorney Earns Top Award

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One of Middle Georgia's district attorneys is named the DA of the Year. Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit DA Fred Bright received the honor from the District Attorney's Association of Georgia. He represents eight counties, including Baldwin, Jones,…

Three Milledgeville Businesses Win First BOOST Grants

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three small downtown business owners are getting the boost they need to run their store. The Milledgeville MainStreet Downtown Development Authority awarded its first set of BOOST grants on Thursday to Blossoms Florists, HairBar, and Amici's…

Bibb County Schools Beef Up Security

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – When parents in Bibb County drop their kids off for the first day of school Monday morning, officials will be watching closely and guarding the doors. "We do place a high priority on our safety programs…

Crawford County Man Dies in Bibb Crash

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Crawford County man is dead after a two vehicle crash Wednesday morning in south Bibb County. It happened around 9:45 near the intersection of Highway 247, Broadway and Pio Nono Avenue.  Bibb County coroner Leon…

Several Suspects in Macon Arrested for Vehicle Theft

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Police have arrested several individuals in connection with a stolen vehicle, according to a news release. 20-year-old Jerry Ross and 17-year-old Harold Johnson, along with a 16-year-old juvenile, were taken into custody Tuesday night after…

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