River Edge Behavioral Health expanding in 2024
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – River Edge Behavioral Health is expanding in 2024 with new administrative offices, an outpatient clinic and a housing project. In Feburary, River Edge will begin…
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Very cold today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Folks it’s extremely cold outside this morning with temperatures ranging from 16-22 degrees. There is also wind chills in the single digits in our northern counties. You need to layer…
Warner Robins announces 2024 Independence Day Celebration lineup
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Warner Robins announces the lineup for the 41st Annual Independence Day Celebration Event set to take place on Saturday, June 29.…
Macon shelters prepare to house the homeless ahead of freezing temperatures
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In response to the freezing temperatures forecasted for Macon, local organizations, including the Salvation Army of Greater Macon, Brookdale Resource Center,…
Bibb County Sheriff David Davis appointed to State Advisory Group
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –Bibb County Sheriff David Davis was recently appointed to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Board by Governor Brian Kemp. This board serves in…
Speed cameras to go live outside Stratford Academy on February 5
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Speed limit cameras continue to be installed throughout Bibb County school zones. The newest cameras will be added to Stratford…
Extreme cold expected across Middle Georgia overnight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A blast of arctic air will drive temperatures below 20 degrees tonight across much of Middle Georgia. The Rest of the Evening Any remaining high…
Bibb County elementary school launches Walking School Bus Program in effort to boost attendance, safety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – L. H. Williams Elementary, located in the Pleasant Hill community, has partnered with Community Schools United to…
Macon man sentenced to life for sexual assault of minors
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man accused of sexually molesting his 14-year-old neighbor and another young victim was found guilty of several charges on Tuesday and…
Houston County Coroner: Man hit, killed in Kroger parking lot
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person is dead after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Houston County. The victim, 59-year-old David Bryant Webb…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores January 8-12
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, January 8 and Friday, January 12, 2024. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Cold and rain today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Not a very cold start this morning as we are in the upper 40s to low 50s across the area. On radar there are a few showers that will…
FVSU extends Coach Shawn Gibbs' agreement following Florida Beach Bowl win
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University (FVSU) says head football coach Shawn Gibbs will remain as the leader of the Wildcats' program. In an announcement Tuesday night, FVSU Director of Athletics Renae Myles Payne said Gibbs has…
Atrium Health employees receive 3% pay increase to start new year
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Starting next week, employees of Atrium Health Navicent can expect a pay increase. That includes more than 6,000 employees in Middle…
Macon commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. with unity march
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Hundreds of people from all walks of life came together on Monday to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
'Wilco Elevating Together' initiative to improve rural wellness through community engagement
GORDON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - In rural counties, it can be hard to access resources that can improve health and overall wellness for residents, but there's…
Cold rain showers expected tonight/early tomorrow
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving cold front will bring some scattered cold rain showers to Middle Georgia tonight and early tomorrow. The Rest of the Evening Cloud…
Ron Rodgers to run for Bibb County Sheriff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ron Rodgers has declared his candidacy for Bibb County Sheriff. A campaign launch event is set for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17 at…
MLK Day Forecast
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Good morning!! Happy MLK Day to you and yours. This morning we are starting out cold in the 30s and 40s with cloud coverage. Today will not be bad across…
Al Tillman shifts focus to entertainment, mentorship following resignation announcement
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - On the heels of his January 9 announcement of an immediate resignation, former Macon-Bibb County Commissioner Al Tillman is sharing what he…
Local organizations use Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast to pass baton to next generation
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The 27th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast and College Fair, held Saturday…
Man arrested in connection with shooting in downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies, with assistance from Georgia State Patrol, arrested a man wanted in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred…
Deputies: Man hospitalized after early Sunday shooting in Hawkinsville
HAWKINSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A man is in stable condition after a shooting early Sunday morning in Hawkinsville. A Houston County Sheriff's Office news release says it…
Bibb deputies: Stolen Lexus found after robbery on Mercer University Drive, suspects still being sought
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery that happened at 5021 Mercer University Drive early…
UPDATE: Victim identified in Friday night crash on Kitchens Street
UPDATE (1/13) - Bibb County deputies identified the man killed in a crash on Friday as Chance Northcutt of Macon. ORIGINAL STORY (1/12): MACON, Georgia…
UPDATE: Man identified in deadly Perry crash
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Perry on Friday. According to Houston County Coroner James Williams, it happened around 4 p.m.…
Legislation to be introduced to make Ocmulgee National Historical Park Georgia's first national park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The ongoing push to make Ocmulgee National Historical Park Georgia's first national park continues. Two months after Senator…
Macon Mental Health Matters hosting first 'Pop-Up Gym' of 2024 on Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters, a local organization dedicated to promoting mental health in the community, will hold its first pop-up…
BCSO: Masked man robs east Macon Dollar General
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery that happened in east Macon on Friday night. Deputies say it happened at the Dollar General on Emery Road just after 9:30 p.m. Deputies say a masked…
Dublin residents worry about their health, water bills after sewer line break contaminates water
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- What would you do if you felt the water in your home wasn’t safe to use? That’s what…
Macon County head football Dexter Copeland says he's retiring
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Dexter Copeland, the head coach of Macon County High School's football team, says he’s retiring after more than 20 years as a head…
Nicer weather returns for the weekend
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Sunny skies will return to Middle Georgia for the weekend following Friday's wet weather. The Rest of the Evening Storms will work to clear out as…
Peach County Sheriff's Office arrests man in connection with Fort Valley shooting
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Peach County deputies say a 20-year-old Fort Valley man is now in custody in connection with a shooting on…
Deputies arrest suspect in connection with theft of Postal Service vehicle in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 38-year-old Macon man, Brian Latrell Colbert, in connection with the theft of…
UPDATE: Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrests man in theft investigation
UPDATE (1/12): - The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has identified and arrested the suspect in the theft by taking investigation. Investigators arrested Lewis Banks and charged…
Forsyth-Monroe Chamber's Leadership Monroe chooses Anchor of Hope Foundation as charity project
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Forsyth-Monroe Chamber's Leadership Monroe Class of 2024 has chosen the Anchor of Hope Foundation as their charity project with a goal of raising $10,000 for the organization. The Anchor of Hope Foundation is a Forsyth-based Christian…
Strong winds and storms today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - This morning we are starting off chilly in the 30s across Middle Georgia. We will warm up today into the mid and upper 60s today. The SPC has placed all of our area in a level…
Man dies after crash in Wilkinson County
WILKINSON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead in Wilkinson County after a single-car crash. It happened Wednesday around 4:15 p.m. According to Georgia State Patrol, troopers say…
Macon-Bibb Commissioner Seth Clark announces re-election bid
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County District 5 Commissioner and current Mayor Pro Tempore, Seth Clark, announces he will run for re-election to a second four-year term. That's according…
Middle Georgia Honor Flight offering free trips for Veterans to D.C. memorials in 2024
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Veterans in Middle Georgia now have another opportunity to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C.—all for free. Since…
Houston County dedicates building to Sheriff Cullen Talton, nation’s longest-serving sheriff
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Emotions ran high in Warner Robins on Thursday during a building dedication ceremony to honor Sheriff Cullen Talton. Hundreds of…
Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick talks 2024 goals, timeline for progress in the city
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The International City is looking ahead to the new year with plans for future development and a growing…
Deputies: Human remains found in vacant field in Macon, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating after human remains were found in a vacant field on Thursday. A sheriff's office…
Strong to severe storms possible again Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Another warm front-cold front combo could bring some severe weather to Middle Georgia Friday afternoon. The Rest of the Evening It will be another chilly…
List: Middle Georgia school closures for Friday, January 12 due to severe weather threat
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Middle Georgia schools and districts have announced closures and schedule changes for Friday, January 12 due to the threat of inclement weather. Here’s a list that will be updated as we receive additional information. Check back…
Georgia Military College, Prep School closed Friday due to severe weather threat
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia Military College (GMC) has announced closures and event postponements for Friday, January 12, due to the potential for inclement…
Strong to severe storms Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning, we are in the low to mid 30s with partly cloudy skies. It will be a mostly sunny and nice for January this afternoon around…
Middle Georgia Coffee Crawl creating big buzz, big business
WARNER ROBINS (41NBC/WMGT) – The Middle Georgia Coffee Crawl, which started January 5 and runs through January 31, is exceeding all expectations. Ten local coffee shops came…
Middle Georgia Con's biggest year yet has something for fans of all ages
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you're a fan of comic books, video games or collectibles, this weekend's Middle Georgia Con has a lot…
Middle Georgia State University set to join Peach Belt Conference in 2025
AUGUSTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend an invitation to Middle Georgia State University (MGA)…