Mostly cloudy weekend ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will be widespread over Middle Georgia this weekend. This Evening High clouds have been moving into Middle Georgia throughout the day today, however there is no…
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Coroner: Man dies after crash in Milledgeville
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 70-year-old man was found dead Friday morning after experiencing a "medical issue" and crashing on North Columbia Street, according to Baldwin County Deputy Coroner…
Meet James Fritze: NewTown Macon's President and CEO
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon is working through a transition in leadership after the death of former President/CEO, Josh Rogers, who passed away last month. Rogers became…
Macon-Bibb renames boxing arena at Freedom Park to honor Bishop Frank Ray, Montgomery brothers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County officially re-dedicated the Boxing Arena at Freedom Park as the Ray-Montgomery Boxing Arena on Friday in honor of local boxing champions Michael, Maliek and Mikhail Montgomery. The ceremony, held at the facility on Roff…
UPDATE: GSP says vehicle, suspect connected to Houston County hit-and-run found
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Demolition crews clear abandoned Macon hotel set to be imploded on New Year's Day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Macon-Bibb County is set to demolish the former Ramada Plaza on 108 First Street on New Year’s Day. For more than five decades, the…
Bike Walk Macon receives $59k grant for pedestrian, bicycle safety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bike Walk Macon received a $59,639.95 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). According to Bike Walk Macon, the grant…
UPDATE: Man arrested for fatal shooting at Green Meadows Apartments in Macon
(UPDATED: 12/13/2024): A man was arrested for the fatal shooting that happened on December 8 at Green Meadows Apartments on Log Cabin Drive, according…
UPDATE: Two dead after car accident in Monroe County
UPDATE (12/13/2024): Monroe County Coroner Joey Proctor has confirmed another fatality following a crash Thursday in Monroe County. Proctor says 13-year-old Jaelyn McVeigh of Monroe…
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office delivers gifts to Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It was A Night of Lights last Friday…
Residents and staff set to enjoy ‘Christmas at McAfee Towers’ on Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Macon is feeling the holiday spirit! Several events have already been held this month, and over on Gray Highway, "Christmas at…
Cloud cover begins to return ahead of the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Clouds will gradually return to Middle Georgia tonight and tomorrow after a midweek window of sunshine. This Evening A sunny afternoon will give…
'Christmas and all that jazz' set for this weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fabion Vicks and the Saint John Baptist Church are hosting 'Christmas and all that jazz'. The event will be at 2:30 p.m. on…
Three indicted in Houston County for human trafficking of 13-year-old
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) – Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday that three people have been indicted in Houston County on charges related to the trafficking of a…
Man charged for murder of 21-year-old Warner Robins man
(UPDATE 12/12/2024) A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal…
James L. Fritze appointed NewTown Macon President and CEO
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The NewTown Macon Board of Directors has unanimously appointed James L. Fritze as president and CEO of the organization, effective immediately. Fritze, who…
Kid Boss Market to encourage youth entrepreneurship, promote shopping local
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Achieve Academy is hosting the 5th annual Kid Boss Holiday Market. The event is December 13 from 10 a.m. to 12…
The Artist Gift Market at the Macon Mall is open for the holidays
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Are you still shopping around for gifts, not quite sure what to buy, look no further, because over at…
Windy afternoon to give way to freezing night
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Powerful winds have taken over across Middle Georgia following last night's cold front. This Evening and Overnight It's been a blustery afternoon for Middle…
'A Very Cochran Christmas' set for this weekend
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Cochran Downtown Development Authority is hosting 'A Very Cochran Christmas' this weekend. The event is December 14 from 4 p.m.…
GDC: Central State Prison inmate dies after altercation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Central State Prison inmate Leon Kelly died Monday following an altercation with another inmate. "We can confirm the death of Central SP inmate Leon…
2 men hospitalized after shooting on Tinsley Road in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Two men are hospitalized after a shooting on Tuesday night, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. The shooting happened within the…
New scuba gear will allow Macon-Bibb County rescue divers to communicate underwater
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people have drowned while swimming in Macon this year, and local officials are taking action to better respond to the next emergency. The Macon Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation gave a $7,500 grant to the Bibb…
Cold front will bring storms tonight/early tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring another wave of rain tonight and early tomorrow before cold weather takes back over once it passes. This Evening…
UPDATE: Man arrested for shooting woman on Log Cabin Drive over the weekend connected to 2020 murder
(UPDATE 12/10/2024 - 4:17 p.m.) The District Attorney's Office released the following statement regarding Jahrius Isaiah Justus Whitehead in…
Atrium Health Navicent shares tips for toy and gift safety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent is preparing for the holiday season and encouraging people to be cautious when purchasing presents for children. Medical Director…
Northeast zone schools move to asynchronous learning for state championship game
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Students in Bibb County's Northeast High School zone will participate in asynchronous learning on Tuesday, December 17, as Northeast High School’s football team makes its first appearance in the GHSA Class A-Division I state championship game…
City of Macon, Warner Robins giving away 600 free trees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) and Keep Warner Robins Beautiful (KWRB) are hosting a free tree giveaway. The event in Macon is at…
Clothing the G.A.P. holiday drive currently underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you’ve been looking for a way to clean out your closet and make room for your holiday shopping finds, now’s your chance. The 2024…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office to host Winter Wonderland
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is hosting "Winter Wonderland" for Bibb County residents. Cpl. Tamekia Nelson says the event is free and open to…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 2-6
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The…
Atrium Health Navicent to provide ambulance service to Wilkinson County
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent will begin providing emergency medical services (EMS) for Wilkinson County on Jan. 1, 2025, after Wilkinson County commissioners…
Man struck while helping stranded driver in Macon dies one month later
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man who stopped to help a broken-down vehicle near the intersection of Riggins Mill Road and Joe Tamplin Industrial…
Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce promoting local business through holiday activities
BLECKLEY COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce is hosting events during the holiday season to help boost the local economy. President/CEO at the…
Rain to continue tonight; storms likely tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A warm front will keep showers rolling tonight and an incoming cold front may spur on storms late Tuesday. This Evening and Tonight It's been a wet start to the week for Middle Georgia and that…
Liquid meth, cash seized from Dodge County home
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A search warrant conducted on Monday at a home near the Dodge/Telfair County line resulted in the discovery of drugs, according to Dodge County Sheriff Brian Robinson. On December 9, deputies found 27.8 pounds of…
UPDATE: Burglary suspect accused of crime spree before barricading himself at Academy in Macon
(UPDATE: 12/9/2024 at 2:59 p.m.) The Bibb County Sheriff's Office released new information connecting Frank Fletcher Jr. to a crime spree in Macon before the burglary at Academy. According to an updated press release, Macon Bibb E-911 Center received a…
'A dream come true': Cochran couple open Bleckley County's first liquor store
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Andy Ravleker says he and his wife Bijal were emotional when they learned they were bringing Cochran its very first liquor store. “We were so happy," Andy said. "We had a happy cry together.” The Ravlekers…
Mother and child dead after mobile home fire in Twiggs County
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A mother and her child are dead after a mobile home fire on Monday, according to the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a call about a mobile home fire at approximately 1 a.m. on…
Mayor's Sneaker Ball set for this weekend, benefiting local students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 3rd Annual Mayor's Sneaker Ball is set for this weekend. The event is from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on December…
Perry PD issues compliance checks for local businesses, finds multiple businesses involved in unlawful sale of alcohol for minors
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Police Department conducted compliance checks for local businesses and found multiple businesses involved with the unlawful sale of alcohol and vaping products to individuals under the age of 21. According to a press release,…
Man arrested for credit card fraud operation in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has been arrested for theft and faces additional charges, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. On December 3, Monroe County Sheriff’s Investigators received a notification that a package fraudulently purchased using the…
‘A Night of Lights’ holiday tradition held at Atrium Health Levine Children's Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It was ‘A Night of Lights’ Friday at Atrium Health Levine Children's Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. A Night of Lights is one of Atrium’s annual holiday traditions and this year’s tradition began with a performance…
Georgia Tech admissions surprises three Dodge County High School students with acceptance letters
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Most applicants for enrollment at Georgia Tech battled their nerves until 7 p.m. on Early Action Day…
Shawn Gibbs departs FVSU football for North Carolina A&T
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Fort Valley State University announced Friday that head football coach Shawn Gibbs will leave the Wildcats after three seasons to join North Carolina A&T State University, according to an announcement by Interim Athletic Director Daphnie…
2 adults, 2 teens arrested in Bibb County for drugs, firearms and illegal Glock switch
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit, with help from multiple agencies, arrested four people on Thursday afternoon in connection with drugs and firearms possession at a home in the 3700 block of Greenway Place.…
Vote for the Ocmulgee Mounds Park and Preserve Establishment Act expected soon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Tracie Revis says her family and other members of Muscogee Creek Nation have fought for generations to preserve Ocmulgee Mounds.…
Macon Para Todos to host 'Paint and Play'
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Para Todos is hoping to engage the Hispanic community with an upcoming event in Downtown Macon. Event organizer, Laura Gomez, says she moved…
Four REACH Scholars honored with Signing Day Ceremony at William S. Hutchings College & Career Academy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Families and various school administration members were in attendance Thursday as four REACH Scholars were honored…
Wesley Glen Ministries to host Christmas at the Cross
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local non-profit, Wesley Glen Ministries, is hosting the 3rd annual Christmas at the Cross. Wesley Glen Ministries is a non-profit that serves people…