MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon police officer was recently honored for his heroic efforts to save lives. Christopher Burtrum was awarded for working to revive a man who crashed his motorcycle into a pick-up truck. Burtrum was also acknowledged…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A local Olive Garden serves those who serve our community. The big name chain restaurant held its 12th annual Labor Day Hospitaliano!-were service men and women are delivered a full lunch including: pasta, salad and breadsticks. This…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Thousands of middle Georgia runners laced up their sneakers today in Macon to run in the 37th annual Macon Labor Day Road Race. Men and women, some young....and some....young at heart took the streets of downtown…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Local moms spent their Labor Day working to raise awareness about birthing choices. They're demanding safer birthing practices that put the baby and mother first. The rally held in Washington Park in Macon was one of…
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A missing 11-year-old boy was found safely Monday morning. Peach County E-911 officials say Zen Bawn was walking along Cessna Road when someone saw him after the news and call 911. Bawn was reported missing…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senior U.S. officials are laying out their case for a military strike against Syria to lawmakers in a classified briefing today. Meanwhile, Secretary of State John Kerry is citing fresh evidence that the Syrian government used sarin …
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon police officer hit a man and his dog with a patrol car on Friday. The 21-year-old was walking in the street in the left lane on Eisenhower Parkway carrying the dog, when the officer…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University players hit the gridiron pulling a dramatic 40-37 win over Reinhardt, one of the major game changers surrounded Bear fans and brews. In August, city officials extended the playbook adding a new open container…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Jones County Sheriff's office is continuing its investigation into a hit and run case. The sheriff's office has increased the reward money in hopes that someone would contact them with information about the incident. 28-year-old…
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Centerville sixth grader got the surprise of a lifetime today, when her dad popped walked into her classroom after he spent 9 months in Afghanistan. Abby Wiggins just started the sixth grade this year, and…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A beloved buisness gets a return on their investment after years of financial drought. The Rotary Club of Downtown Macon held a 'cash mob' on Friday, after they heard the news - H&H Restaurant is at…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Sheriff's Office released new details about a double homicide that happened two weeks ago. According to a news release, the sheriff's office has determined the murders were drug related and per-meditated. It…
KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crawford County sheriff's deputy has been fired after the sheriff's office conducted an internal investigation into a bar brawl earlier this month. According to Sheriff Lewis Walker, Deputy Scott Richard Bruce was involved in a…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two fugitives on the run from North Carolina authorities are behind bars. Joel Whitaker, 25, and Jessica Lynne Hinesley, 19, are in the Washington County Jail without bond. Both are from North Carolina. Whitaker is wanted…
Dublin, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) - The feds are looking to make more arrests after busting a drug ring operating in Lauren County. Federal DEA agents, US Marshals and Lauren County deputies raided seven homes last Friday, and arrested 11 people…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It was a blazing scene in the drive thru of a Macon Burger King Friday morning after a car was burnt to a crisp. Jerome Sampson buys the same breakfast almost everyday from the Burger King…
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Hundreds of NASCAR fans in middle Georgia got the chance to meet hometown hero, driver David Ragan. He joined members of his fan club at his dealership in Perry today, to get ready for this weekend's Sprint Cup series…
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The freshmen at Twiggs County High School are getting a head start on their future. Sixty-eight students signed the pledge agreement for the Heriff Jones Believe in You program stating they would finish graduation. The official…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Car break-ins continue to plague residents of a Macon neighborhood. The Highlands subdivision off Mumford Road has seen its share of burglaries this summer, and neighbors say Wednesday night they were hit again. "It happened just…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A major mixup at the Bibb County Board of Elections causes nearly 800 voters to register in the wrong district, and those who already early voted cannot vote again. 41NBC confirmed that information with Elections Supervisor…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Bibb County student will be charged after school officials say he brought a gun to Westside High School Thursday. It happened around 11:53 am. Director of Risk Management for Bibb County Schools David Gowan says…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Pamela Moss will spend the rest of her life behind bars after a jury found her guilty in the murder of a Henry County businessman. After two and half days of testimony and closing arguments Thursday…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- There's a ton of four-legged friends in Middle Georgia who could use help getting to a new home. Monroe County rescue, Save A Pet, needs help building a new shelter. The group has been housing animals…
MACON, Ga. (AP) - A Middle Georgia man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in the death of an 87-year-old widow. Sources reported Wednesday that a jury deliberated for less than an hour before finding Andre Bonner…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The race leading up to Election Day in Warner Robins continued Wednesday, with more candidates qualifying, hoping to win a seat to represent the city. On day three of qualifying, two mayoral hopefuls filled out…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Downtown Macon is becoming more metropolitan with the addition of reverse angle parking. City Work crews closed two blocks of Third Street between Pine and Oak Streets, Tuesday. City workers painted lines for Macon's first reverse…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - 50 years after his historic "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Middle Georgians reflected on Dr. Martin Luther King's immortal words. "I have a dream...that my four little children will…
GRAY, Georgia (41NNC/WMGT) - Day three of the Pamela Moss murder trial was a battle of the mental health experts. A psychologist on the stand testified one of Moss' alter egos admitted Wednesday morning to killing Henry County businessman Douglas…
<iframe width="640" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3FiEy6gMUDg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –After years of sitting empty, a former carpenter facility is being transformed into a 'communiversity'. Milledgeville City Council members unanimously approved the resolution to repurpose the former Shaw building into…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators described the bloody crime scene and how they found the body of a missing Henry County businessman during the second day of the Pamela Moss murder trial in Jones County. Before the lunch break, Bibb…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One of Macon's hometown favorites is at risk of shutting their doors. H&H restaurant has been around for more than five decades dishing up Southern classics to the community, and to celebrities friends, like the Allman…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Warner Robins City Councilman Mike Daley said Tuesday he will run for re-election of Post 1. In an email Daley said he will qualify Wednesday at "high noon." He also sent the following statement: "I…
HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Helena police say a liquor store owner shot a man who was trying to rob her store. Helena Police Officer Robert Johnson says around 4pm Monday two men attempted to rob the Helena Package Store, and…
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some Bibb County students had the opportunity to learn about healthier food options Tuesday when the Governor's personal chef made a stop in Lizella. When kids get home from school, the first thing they head for…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A candidate for Macon-Bibb commission wants to make it clear that other obligations won't stop him from serving effectively. Candidate Paul Bronson, who is running against Henry Ficklin and Larry Schlesinger for the District 2 seat,says…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The music scene in Macon is about to get even bigger, with the addition of a brand new pops orchestra. This October at the Macon City Auditorium, the Macon Pops Orchestra will make it's big entrance…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Investigators described the bloody crime scene and how they found the body of a missing Henry County businessman during the second day of the Pamela Moss murder trial in Jones County. Before the lunch break, Bibb…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Day two of the Pamela Moss murder trial is underway in Jones County. The jury started off the day by listening to a recorded interview between Moss and Henry County police officer Dean Watson. During the…
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One of the state's largest solar farms is getting ready to flip the switch in Washington County, transforming a vacant rural area into a 'bright spot' for the city of Davisboro and solar energy across Georgia.…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A steady crowd of voters flowed through the Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections office Monday. It was the first day of early voting. "I'm here to complete my civic duty as a voter," said Frank Mack.…
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Georgia congressman is kicking off his 2nd annual tour that highlights the Peach State's economic impact. On Monday, Congressman John Barrow began his week-long "Made in Georgia" tour, where he visited more than 10 manufacturing companies throughout South…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Qualifying for the upcoming November elections started on Monday in Warner Robins. After Mayor Chuck Shaheen announced last week, he won't be running for re-election, qualifying for his seat opened up Monday. Three of five…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Macon man is charged with nearly 600 counts of identity theft and fraud after a joint operation with Bibb deputies and the U.S. Secret Service. 26-year-old Jaydeep Patel is behind bars at the Bibb County…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Residents in Jones County are breathing a sigh of relief after commissioners voted not to raise taxes, a discussion that outraged many who say they already pay enough. Dozens showed up for Monday's commission meeting. "I do…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Opening statements and the state's first witnesses were called Monday during the first day of the Pamela Moss murder trial. Jury selection began at 9 a.m. Dozens of potential jurors filled the rows of the courtroom.…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Not far from the sanctuary, Pastor Vertise Rozier's congregation is hard at work in Hope's Kitchen as they prepare for this week's community feast. "It's about giving back to the community and doing what Christ would…
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured after he was hit by a car on I-75 Sunday. According to the sheriff's office, Deputy T. Campfield was assisting the Forsyth Police Department at the scene of…
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As investigators piece together the hit-and-run case in Gray, family and friends remember the victim in prayer. In song, the family of Marquis Deshaun Lawson, carried a cross to his crash site. Lawson was found dead…
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Butts County man dies in a one vehicle crash Friday night in Monroe County. Monroe County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Allison Selman-Wllis tells 41NBC 47-year-old Terry Smith of Flovilla passed away after his injuries from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County School District Campus Police are investigating a bomb threat at Elam Alexander Academy at Northeast High School. The school received the bomb threat Friday, at 12:15 p.m., according to a release from Bibb County…