Local bookstore hosts Summer reading program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bear's Books will be hosting a Summer Reading Program for adults. Margaret Harrington, Owner of Bear's Books, says the goal is for adults to read 10…
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Human remains found in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Human remains were found in the woods at the end of Mayfair Court in Milledgeville, according to the Milledgeville Police Department. The Milledgeville Police Department received a…
Man dead after fatal ATV crash identified
MACON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after an ATV crash on Sunday, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The fatal crash happened at 9:32 p.m. on…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office searching for individual connected to burglary
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who was involved in a burglary at Valero, located at the…
Husband and wife dead after house fire in Gordon
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two are dead after a house fire in Gordon, according to Wilkinson County Coroner Billy Matthews. The house fire happened at 107 Sitton…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores May 20-24
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, May 20…
Dry and warm for a few days
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all! I hope you had a fantastic Memorial Day weekend! This morning, temperatures are in the mid-60s to low 70s, which…
Macon community gathers to honor fallen veterans at Historic Linwood Cemetery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The community came together to honor and mourn the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving to…
Nicer conditions return tomorrow following Memorial Day storms
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The cold front bringing storms to Middle Georgia this afternoon and evening will lead to nicer weather starting tomorrow. This Evening Scattered thunderstorms will…
Monroe County honors fallen veterans with special Memorial Day Observance event
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Forsyth like many cities across the country held a Memorial Day Event to remember the veterans who died in war for our…
Macon-Bibb County HR Chief resigns after three years
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Derrick Jordan, the Chief Human Resources Officer for Macon-Bibb County, has resigned from his position, effective immediately. Jordan announced his resignation in a letter…
Gifted Culture aims to empower future leaders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gifted Culture will be hosting the inaugural Gifted Culture Day in Macon. Gifted Culture Day will be June 1 at New Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist…
WorkSource, Wilkinson County High School partner to bridge digital divide for graduating seniors
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nine graduating seniors from Wilkinson County High School have received free laptops as part of an effort to…
17-year-old shot at while in vehicle at intersection, listed in stable condition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 17-year-old and 15-year-old were shot at while in their vehicle at the intersection of Green Street and Donald Drive in Warner Robins. The shooting took place on May 24 at 1:10 p.m. Officers responded to…
Twiggs County firefighters honored and promoted in ceremony
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Twiggs County Fire Department held its first-ever Promotions Ceremony Friday. A total of seven fire fighters moved up in rank. Newly, hired…
Memorial Day Weekend Forecast!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Good morning to you all! I hope your Friday is off to a wonderful start. It’s a bit humid this morning, with temperatures in the mid to upper…
Macon, Warner Robins contestants to compete in Miss Georgia, Miss Georgia Teen next month
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In a few weeks, a group of young ladies from Middle Georgia will participate in the Miss Georgia and Miss…
Rain odds begin to climb more Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The odds for stray showers and thunderstorms will begin to rise more Friday. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will clear out some heading into the…
Macon Pops prepares for upcoming Beach Bash
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Macon Pops is kicking off Summer by hosting Beach Bash on May 25 at the Museum of Arts & Sciences Amphitheater. Steve Moretti, Macon Pops CEO/Co-Founder,…
First Quality investing $418 million in Macon, creating 600 new jobs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – First Quality Baby Products, LLC will invest $418 million to expand its footprint in Macon-Bibb County and create 600 new jobs,…
City of Warner Robins receives EPA Brownfields Grant for Redevelopment and Cleanup
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins is one step closer to revamping parts its city. The City of Warner Robins…
Warm and partly cloudy for today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all! I hope your Thursday is off to a good start. It’s a bit humid this morning, with temperatures in the mid…
FVPD arrests man in connection to home invasion
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley Police Department says it arrested a man in connection to a home invasion. According to a recent post on the…
Warner Robins receives $1 million grant for Commercial Circle redevelopment, cleanup
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins announces it has been selected by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to receive…
Bibb deputies: Suspect arrested in Bloomfield Park shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County deputies made an arrest Wednesday in connection with a shooting at Bloomfield Park earlier this week that left one person injured. According…
Highs in the 90s expected for parts of Middle Georgia tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures continue to rise Thursday as highs begin to eclipse the 90 degree mark. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will stay…
Lane Southern Orchards invites families to experience peach season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach season is officially underway and Lane Southern Orchards is welcoming visitors to experience a behind the scenes experience. Tyler Wainwright, Farm Manager…
Warner Robins tightens curfew for minors
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Warner Robins has amended its curfew regulations for minors, enforcing a new curfew from 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. The change, unanimously…
Macon to celebrate 'Car-Free Day' Friday with free MTA bus rides, local discounts
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon is gearing up for a car-free day this Friday, May 24, encouraging residents to…
Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week in Macon with events, free gear
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's National Travel and Tourism Week, and Visit Macon is celebrating with a week of events, discounts and free gear! On Tuesday, more than 100 people gathered at Luther Williams Field to receive complimentary "Macon, Georgia"…
Mayor Lester Miller gives thanks to Macon-Bibb after winning re-election
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mayor Lester Miller will serve Macon-Bibb for another term after winning re-election against challenger Shekita Maxwell. 41NBC’s Monica Diaz-Meek spoke with Mayor…
UPDATE: Jones County Boil Water Advisory lifted
UPDATE (5/22/24): The Jones County Water System issued the all clear on Wednesday. ORIGINAL STORY (5/20/24): GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Jones County Water System has…
Milledgeville Burger Week wraps up Saturday
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — It's that time of year again, the third annual Milledgeville Burger Week. Organizers really stepped it up this year, they added more days to Milledgeville Burger Week…
Bibb County Sheriff Davis wins another term after Democratic Primary victory
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff Davis Davis won another term on Election Day on Tuesday, beating challengers…
Coroner: 1 dead, 1 injured after fiery crash in Wilkinson County
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - One person is dead after a crash involving two semi-trucks on Highway 441 in Wilkinson County on Tuesday. Wilkinson County…
Temperatures climb more Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will continue to see temperatures rise as a summer pattern takes over the Peach State This Evening Scattered cumulus clouds from the afternoon will largely…
Some voters in line vote as soon as polls open in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – I stopped by two polling place in Macon on Tuesday, The Boys and Girls Club of America on Shurling Drive…
Sunny and in the 80s for Election day!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all across Middle Georgia! Happy Election Day! Remember to get out to the polls and vote. This morning, we are seeing temperatures in the upper…
Macon County mourns the loss of its Sheriff
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Condolences are pouring in from around Middle Georgia, after Macon County Sheriff Leonard Johnson died on Saturday. The sheriff's office has not appointed an…
Investigators search for missing Houston County juvenile
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Houston County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a juvenile missing since January. (Photo courtesy of Houston County Sheriff's Office Facebook page) Investigators say…
New affordable housing, health center completed in Macon after 10-year journey
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Central City Apartments and the Phil and Alice Sheridan Health Center in Macon have finally been completed. Both buildings were…
Griffin woman arrested for methamphetamine trafficking in Monroe County
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Griffin woman has been arrested on charges of methamphetamine distribution and trafficking following an undercover investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Chasity Perry was taken into custody last week after investigators conducted multiple undercover…
Temperatures return to average Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - Temperatures will be back around if not slightly above averages for this time of year following a cool and wet weekend. This Evening Scattered clouds over Middle…
Milledgeville pedestrian killed Sunday on Colony Farm Road
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Sunday on Colony Farm Road, according to Georgia State Patrol (GSP). GSP says…
Nice and sunny days ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all across Middle Georgia! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and managed to stay dry. This past week we experienced between…
Two arrested in deadly Dublin hit-and-run
UPDATE (5/17) - The Dublin Police Department arrests two people in connection to the deadly hit-and-run on May 12. During the investigation, police say a…
Monroe County school bus, car collision sends drivers to Macon hospital
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The drivers of a school bus and a personal vehicle are being treated at a Macon hospital after a crash…
NAMI Central Georgia unveils Georgetown a new residential housing facility for the mentally ill
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgetown a new residential housing facility built to house people with mental illness created by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Central Georgia had its grand opening Friday. The ceremony begun with speeches from various…
Strong to severe storms possible tonight and tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Storms this evening and tomorrow could bring strong winds, hail, or even a brief tornado. This Evening Much of Middle Georgia has seen…