Houston County Red Cross Hosts Blood Drive
It's an easy gift to give, and it helps so many people. It only takes about a little bit of your time. The Red Cross set up a blood drive at the Centerville Mall today in hopes of collecting more…
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"Feed the Hungry for Thanksgiving" Event Served More Than 200 Meals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Saint Luke Baptist Church, took their message of giving to the streets, Thursday. Every year the church serves a free thanksgiving meal to those who are less fortunate. This year they held "Feed the Hungry for…
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation Of Perry Walmart
PERRY, Ga. (41NBC/WMGT) -- Black Friday shopping is already chaotic enough--and tonight it was outright scary for Perry shoppers after someone called in a bomb threat to a Walmart, according to Perry Police. 41NBC's Chief Meterologist Chris Simmons was in…
Middle Georgians Getting A Head Start on Christmas
BYRON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A few middle Georgia families are pushing Thanksgiving back a bit, and getting a head start on Christmas. Not for Black Friday, but for Christmas trees. Randy Matthews and his family decided they'll get to Thanksgiving…
Local Church Makes Thanksgiving Day Meal Deliveries
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Today, one Middle Georgia church delivered home-cooked meals, and hope to members in the Macon community. More than 25 volunteers from New Birth Baptist Church on 1830 Williamson Road brought dishes from their table to the…
Rescue Mission to Feed Thousands on Thanksgiving Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia, formerly known as the Macon Rescue Mission, is preparing a Thanksgiving feast for thousands of less fortunate people. Hundreds of donors and volunteers will feed more than 1,000 elderly and…
Macon Shoppers Search For Pre-Holiday Deals
It was freezing out tonight--but that didn't stop shoppers from lining up nearly two days early, to be the first in the store on Black Friday. And believe it or not, the grocery store was packed too--all in preparation for…
Deer Involved Car Accidents Up in Jones County
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As middle Georgians prepare to hit the road for the holidays they might run into a furry friend during their trip. Car accidents involving deer are up in Jones County and the sheriff's office wants to…
US Marshals Task Force Arrest Alleged Kidnapper at Macon Hotel
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Crimestopper tip landed an alleged kidnapper behind bars. The U.S. Marshals South East Regional Task Force and Macon Police "Strike" Team arrested Brandon Howard, at the America's Best Inn located at 4951 Romeiser Drive, in…
Houston County School Gives Students 'Edge' to Graduate
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- For some students on the verge of graduating high school, the Edge Academy is just what they need. It's a computer based program where students can gain initial credit or make up credits that they…
Bloomfield Community Center Hosts Thanksgiving Meal
A little pre-holiday spirit filled the air tonight at the Bloomfield Community Center in Macon for the annual Thanksgiving in the Neighborhood. Several organizations and small businesses collaborated to provide a thanksgiving meal. A comedian as well as a dance…
Warner Robins Salvation Army Faces Food Shortage
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- With the holidays comes great food, laughter, and family time. But for the Salvation Army in Warner Robins, it's been tougher than ever this year to provide for needy families. With the downturn in the…
Governor's Office of Highway Safety Kicks Off "Season for Safety" Campaign
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is urging anyone traveling now, through the end of the year, to be even more alert on Georgia's roadways.Harris Blackwood, the director of the GOHS, stopped in Macon Monday to…
‘Trouble in Toyland’ Raises Concerns for Parents
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There's 'Trouble in Toyland', and studies from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group show toy safety is at the top of its chart. Georgia Public Interest Research Group (GPIRG) program associate, Michael Sikora, believes parents need…
Macon Centreplex Ice Skating Is Back In Action: Hours and Times
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mark you calendars to skate at the Macon Centreplex. The cost for skaters of all ages is $10. Hours for these dates: Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 25-27 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.…
No Court Fees in December for Traffic Violators
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Municipal Court is giving traffic violators, a second chance to pay their traffic citations, and at a discount. The city court is offering traffic violators, amnesty. However they only have the month of December to…
Judge Calls for Another Election for Macon-Bibb District 2 Commission Seat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There will be another election in Macon-Bibb County for the District 2 commission seat after a judge's order Tuesday afternoon. Commission candidate Henry Ficklin and his legal team called for a hearing after they found 48…
1800 Angels Waiting at Macon Mall for Christmas Wish to Come True
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - There are 1800 angels waiting for people to make their holiday wish come true. On Monday, the Salvation Army put up it's community angel tree at the Macon Mall. Each angel represents a young girl or…
Perry Selected to Participate in Downtown Renovation Program
PERRY, Macon (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Community Affairs, or GDCA, selected the city of Perry as one of 19 towns selected for 'Georgia's Main Street Start-up Program.' "'Main Street Start-up Program' is all about growing Georgia's downtowns, so…
Murder Investigation Underway in Laurens County
EAST DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Laurens County Sheriff's Office arrested 73-year old Roy Waters and charged him with murder. The coroner pronounced 62-year old Melvina Dunlap dead at the scene. According to a news release from the sheriff's office,…
Warner Robins Man to Serve Life in Prison for Killing His Wife
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Warner Robins man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Monday after he pleaded guilty to killing his wife. According to a news release from Houston County District Attorney George Hartwig, 47-year-old Jose…
Former Crawford Magistrate Judge Heading to Prison
KNOXVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A former Crawford County magistrate judge is heading to prison after she stole money from the court. Andrea Peterman, who served as the county's chief magistrate judge and Probate Court clerk, must serve 160 to 180…
Macon Offers Safety Suggestions for Frying Turkey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- If you're planning on frying a turkey this Thanksgiving, the city of Macon's got a list of safety suggestions to follow so you don't burn your bird, or yourself. The list includes the following suggestions: Keep…
Former Warner Robins Mayoral Candidate Lee Remaing Neutral in Runoff
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Councilman and former candidate for Warner Robins Mayor, Daron Lee, has decided not to endorse a candidate in the runoff race for the mayor's seat. In an e-mail sent to 41NBC, Lee wrote: "After much…
Multiple Lane Closures in Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Georgia Department of Transportation has some lane closures for motorists as they prepare to travel during this holiday week. Starting Monday, November 25 through Tuesday, November 26 one lane will be closed for slab repairs…
UPDATE: Two Macon Teens Arrested in Firearms Robbery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon Police made two arrests in connection with last week's gun store robbery. According to a news release from MPD, 17-year-old Shamarko Newson and 19-year-old Joshua Logan are behind bars after officers received a tip from…
Bibb Deputies Investigating Fatal Accident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County sheriff's deputies are investigating a fatal accident that happened in East Bibb Friday afternoon. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says 44-year-old Sidney Jackson died at the Medical Center of Central Georgia Friday. Jones says…
Crawford County Man Arrested for Stealing Gas from Fire Truck
ROBERTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Roberta man is facing charges for stealing gasoline from a fire truck. According to a news release from the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, 23-year-old Quatavin Harris is a member of Fire Station 7 in Crawford…
Byron Lions Club Hosts Annual Turkey Shoot
The best shots squared off Saturday at the Byron Lions Club annual turkey shoot. The most accurate shooter won a Thanksgiving turkey courtesy of the club. The shooters took aim at paper plates with targets on them just beside the…
Middle Georgia Remembers President John F. Kennedy on 50th Anniversary of His Assassination
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It was the shot that rang around the world 50 years ago, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated while riding in his motorcade in Dallas, Texas. The president's death left the nation in shock and disbelief.…
Governor Deal Announces Hundreds of Jobs Coming to Bibb County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County is getting a big boost to it's local economy, thanks to a new paper manufacturing plant set to break ground in early 2014. A news release from Governor Nathan Deal's office says Aspen Products,…
Taylor High School Parent Promotes Distracted Driving Awareness
BUTLER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Texting and driving--it may not seem like it, but it was an emotional subject for the Taylor County High School family today. They celebrated the life and reflected on the death of one of its young…
Teen Tennis Players Raising Money for Friend's Service Dog
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An event Friday night at the John Drew Smith Tennis Center will help raise money for a service dog for a teenage girl who has Type 1 diabetes. 14-year-old Rebecca is insulin dependent. She has to…
District Attorney Drops Case Against State Sen. Lucas After Alleged Assault Incident
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - No charges will be filed against state Senator David Lucas (D-Macon) after allegations he assaulted the 14-year-old grandson of his wife's political opponent. Lucas and wife, current Macon-Bibb District 3 Commissioner-Elect Elaine Lucas, were involved in…
School Board Funding Reopens Twiggs County Library
JEFFERSONVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After a two hour special board of commissioners meeting, the Twiggs County Public Library is open again after closing its doors earlier this week. Library board officials met with the board of commissioners to try to…
Bibb County School Board Continues Search For New Superintendent
MACON, Georgia (41MNC/WMGT) -- The search for a superintentent in the Bibb County School system continues as the school board met tonight for their monthly meeting. At Thursday night's meeting, the company who's helping with the hiring process, Georgia School…
UPDATE: Macon Teen Dead, Another Injured in Apparent Drive-By Shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One Macon teen is dead and another is injured after an apparent drive-by shooting Thursday night. The shooting happened outside a home at 2008 Cedar Avenue in South Macon. Bibb County coroner Leon Jones says the…
Macon Attorney Running for State Senate District 18
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Macon attorney, and a man with a famous name is hoping for your vote in the 2014 race for state senate. John F. Kennedy, a republican, is running for the District 18 seat currently held…
Macon Troops Prepare for Afghanistan Mission
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon is sending off some of its own for deployment in Afghanistan. More than 200 Georgia National Guardsmen of the 48th Infantry Brigade will deploy to take part in Operation Enduring Freedom. They're expected to conduct…
Man Jailed for Trying to Sell Stolen Chain Saws to Undercover Officers
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) - A stolen motorcycle and two chains saws landed a man in jail, after he tried to sell them to undercover officers, Thursday. Jones County Sheriff Investigator Kenny Allen says 46-year-old Kenneth Reitz tried to sell…
Hit and Run Suspect Denied Bond
LIZELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A driver arrested for running down a cyclist, made his first appearance in magistrate court, Thursday and was denied bond. Michael Shaun Bryant was taken into custody Wednesday, by Crawford County deputies. He was wanted for…
Department of Labor: More People Back to Work in November
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The number of people working in Georgia is at its highest since November 2008, according to the Department of Labor. The state's unemployment rate went down to 8.1 percent in October. State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler…
Smash and Grab Suspects Sought for Stealing More Than 64 Weapons
MACON, Georgia (41 NBC/WMGT) - Thieves stole more than 64 handguns and rifles during a smash and grab robbery, Thursday. The burglary happened around 12:30 a.m., at Classic Firearms on Columbus Road. The heist was caught on surveillance video tape.…
Macon Man is the "King of the Castle"; Meets HGTV Host
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One lucky Macon man is the "king of the castle" and he's got $65,000 to prove it. Steve Bell is the national winner of the "Dove Men plus Care Hair" contest. He and his family, met…
Macon and MCCG Launch New Website for Cancer Survivors and Caregiver Support
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Residents in Macon who have, or know someone living with cancer, can now share their experiences on a new website hoping to bring people together. Thursday, city officials along with representatives from Ulyanovsk, Russia launched, StandTogether,…
Bibb County Jail Using New Video Visitation System
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- If you've got a loved one who's in the Bibb County Jail, now you can check in on them from the comfort of your own home. For the friends and family of inmates in the jail,…
GDOT Releases Plan To Widen Roads In Dodge County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Dodge County residents will soon enjoy wider roads and new bridges in the Georgia Department of Transportation's latest construction project. GDOT will spend 6 million dollars to widen about 2 miles and reconstruct a portion of…
Coliseum Cardiac and Pulminary Center Cutting Edge in COPD Recovery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Rosanna Hill was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in 1999. Hill's health continued to decline and in 2012, her Atlanta doctor referred her to the Coliseum Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center. Hill says that…
Local Retailer Provides Spark For Forsyth Job Growth
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A spark that creates a fire--that's what Forsyth Mayor John Howard hopes the newest business in Forsyth will provide. The city agreed to bring in Tractor Supply Company, a retail chain store that sells merchandise including…
Ex-Macon Police Officers Sentenced to Jail Time for Tractor Theft
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two former Macon police officers are headed to prison after they pleaded guilty for stealing a tractor earlier this year. As part of their plea agreement the Troy Guidry and Jon Wantz took the stand, and…