Hottest day of the week expected Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Highs will reach the upper 90s for most of the region with heat indices around 100 degrees. This Evening Scattered clouds from the afternoon will…
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Bibb County Sheriff's Office prepares community for traffic during first home game at Mercer University
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is preparing the public for traffic during the first home game at Mercer University on Thursday. According to a media release, rush hour traffic will be affected from 4 p.m. until…
Branded Starr Western Boutique in Forsyth destroyed by overnight fire
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A business in downtown Forsyth is dealing with the aftermath of an overnight fire. According to the Forsyth Fire Department, crews responded…
"He prayed a lot": Family demands answers after loved one died in Bibb Jail
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The family of a Bibb County inmate who died while in custody earlier this year is demanding answers.…
Man arrested after stabbing neighbor with steak knife during argument in Macon, victim in stable condition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man was arrested for stabbing his neighbor with a steak knife on Saturday, according to…
Macon-Bibb Transit Authority asks for help after 'Diversity in Motion' art vandalized
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority (MTA) is seeking the public’s help after the "Diversity in Motion" art installation at the…
Three families receive keys to new homes at Macon Area Habitat for Humanity dedication ceremony
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Three families received the keys to their new homes on Tuesday, becoming first-time homeowners as Macon Area…
Atrium Health Navicent urging community to catch up on vaccinations
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent physicians are urging the community to catch up on recommended vaccinations during National Immunization Awareness Month. Dr. Lise Forestal…
Houston County Public Library to host prince, princess themed story time
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Houston County Public Library System is hosting 'Prince and Princess Story Time' and inviting the community to participate. The event…
Hot hump day ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will push into the upper 90s with heat indices climbing into the triple digits tomorrow afternoon. This Evening A partly sunny afternoon will give way to a clear night around the region. A couple…
New partnership gives discounts to tutors wanting to become teachers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Georgia tutoring organization is looking to help address the teacher shortage the state faces. Since COVID-19, Dr. Shawonna Coleman with AMPACT…
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2025 inductees
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025 inductees, with the 69th Annual Induction Ceremony set for February 21-22, 2025, in Macon. According to a news release, the weekend's events will begin…
Dodge County deputy shot in arm during officer-involved shooting, suspect killed
DODGE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A deputy was shot and a suspect is dead in Dodge County, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).…
East Macon's Center Street illegal 'dump site' cleanup underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cleanup is underway on Center Street in…
Man arrested for burglary at mattress store, tampering with AC units
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a man in connection with a burglary at Great Furniture & Mattress on Monday. Deputies…
Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia food service inspection scores (August 19–23, 2024)
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This week's Restaurant Report Card provides the latest food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia…
UPDATE: Arrest made in fatal crash on Rivoli Drive
UPDATE (8/26 - 6:12 p.m.) - Bibb County deputies say a person is now in custody in connection with a fatal crash on Rivoli Drive Friday night.…
Temperatures climb into the final week of August
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures are back into the 90s following a few days of fall-like conditions. This Evening Scattered clouds from the afternoon will largely clear rolling…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office looking for person connected to theft
MONROE COUNTY , Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is looking for an individual connected to a theft that occurred at the Dollar Tree/Family…
Man arrested for aggravated assault on law enforcement in Macon, deputy injured
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a man in connection with aggravated assault on law enforcement, according to a media…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal motorcycle crash
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that took place on Hwy 87 on Saturday, according to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Anna Watkins. The fatal accident occured August…
Warner Robins Police investigating drive-by shooting that left four people injured
UPDATE (10/26 - 10:30 a.m.) - According to the Warner Robins Police Department, the investigation is continuing on Monday. All victims are being treated at local hospitals and are listed in stable condition. ORIGINAL STORY (10/26 - 7:30 a.m.): WARNER…
Newly renovated and restored facility on Old Capitol Square named after GMC President Emeritus Maj. Gen. William P. Acker
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The President of Georgia Military College (GMC), Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell (Ret.)…
UPDATE: Macon woman found safe and unharmed
UPDATE: Charlotte Carstarphen has been located safe and unharmed, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. ORIGINAL STORY: MACON, Georgia…
Sheriff: Multiple drug-related arrests made in Washington County
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Washington County law enforcement arrested several people on drug-related charges on Friday. According to a news release from Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran, deputies,…
City of Perry accepting applications for Youth Advisory Council
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Perry is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council. The upcoming council is for high school students between the…
Bibb deputies asking for help locating missing woman last heard from in July
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help locating a missing person. Deputies say 56-year-old Gina Jo…
UPDATE: Five arrested after drug bust in Warner Robins
(UPDATE 8/23) The Warner Robins Police Department arrested five individuals…
How Walnut Street infrastructure project will help Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia - 41NBC/WMGT) - A new project will help improve the visitor experience at the Cherry Blossom Festival. Earlier this week, Macon-Bibb County Commissioners approved…
Telehealth resources available for families in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – People living in Houston County will soon have a new, low cost telehealth resource available to them at the Lindsey Student Support Center.…
Monroe County Commissioners address community concerns over LGBTQ+-themed books at library
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Monroe County Commissioners are facing community concern about LGBTQ+-themed books in the Monroe County Public Library. This issue comes amid a…
Fantastic Friday weather on deck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Friday will feature a fall like morning and pleasant afternoon conditions. This Evening Clouds from this afternoon will gradually clear heading into the evening, and save for…
Middle Georgia Democrats energized at Democratic National Convention in Chicago
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Some Middle Georgia Democrats and lawmakers are in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention this week. With more than 70 days left until Election Day in November, people from Middle Georgia who are there say there…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in connection with fire at Byron United Methodist Church
UPDATE (8/22/2024): - A suspect has been arrested in…
UPDATE: Suspect in Callie Goolsby's death takes own life after standoff with law enforcement
UPDATE (8/22/2024): The suspect in the death of Callie Brooke Goolsby in Crawford County was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound,…
Georgia non-profit to address local opioid epidemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Beyond the Bell is hosting a town hall meeting to educate Macon-Bibb County on opiods. Beyond the Bell is a non-profit aimed at educating students…
Local non-profits to hold Ice Cream with Dads
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Violence Prevention and Macon Mental Health Matters are hosting 'Ice Cream with Dads' at the playground pavilion in Amerson River Park. The event…
Houston Healthcare and Emory Healthcare announce potential affiliation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Houston Healthcare based in Warner Robins and Emory Healthcare in Atlanta have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to explore a potential affiliation,…
Balloon release held at Carolyn Crayton Park in memory of Cotina Fuller
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Family and friends gathered at Carolyn Crayton Park Wednesday night to release balloons in memory of Cotina Louise Fuller, who…
ACE campus police investigate social media threat, school to remain open
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Academy for Classical Education (ACE) Campus Police Department confirmed it was made aware of an anonymous threat through a social…
Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. to host Job Fair Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It's time to put on your business causal best, because Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. is holding a job fair…
GDOT announces weekend lane closures on SR 247 for storm drain installation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Drivers on State Route 247 in Bibb County should prepare for delays this weekend as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) plans to close three northbound lanes for storm drain installation as part of a roundabout…
Staying below average Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will top off in the upper 80s and lower 90s again Thursday afternoon. This Evening Partly cloudy this afternoon will clear some heading through the evening, however…
Local business prepares for Health Day, shares importance of natural remedies
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local business is preparing for Health Day at the Houston County Galleria. GG's Favored Elegance is hosting Better Health Day…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office looking for part-time school crossing guard
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is looking for a part-time school crossing guard. The new hire would work under the…
Man, woman arrested during search warrant in Forsyth
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Two people are in the Monroe County Jail without bond, after being arrested during a search warrant Tuesday morning. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's…
Macon-Bibb approves $500,000 in ARPA funds for Macon Mental Health Matters program
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County Commissioners unanimously approved a $500,000 appropriation in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on Tuesday night to…
Macon-Bibb County sets Special Election for vacant District 1 Water Authority seat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Macon-Bibb County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday night that sets the stage for a special election to fill…
Macon's 3rd annual Mayor's Sneaker Ball details announced
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Dust off your sneakers and bust out your dance moves. Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller and Macon Mental Health Matters Andrea Cooke have announced…
The 567 Center for Renewal set to host Kool-Aid and Canvas
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The 567 Center for Renewal is hosting Kool-Aid and Canvas on August 24. The event is an opportunity for children ages 6-12 to…