NewTown Macon, Synovus Bank announce $1 million investment
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – NewTown Macon has received a $1 million investment from Synovus Bank to support its loan program to advance inclusive economic growth. NewTown Macon and…
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84-year-old woman hospitalized after assault, attempted robbery in Macon Dollar General parking lot
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An 84-year-old woman is recovering in the hospital after being assaulted in an attempted robbery in the parking lot…
Washington Memorial Library celebrates 100 year history, looks to the future
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Libraries are more that just a place to read a good book but also serve as a space where anyone can…
Taste & See Coffee Shop reopens in time for holiday rush
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A downtown Macon coffee shop is re-opening its doors this week after it had to close nearly one year ago.…
'The Voice' winner Bryce Leatherwood part of 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival concert lineup
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon's Cherry Blossom Festival is set to welcome Georgia's Bryce Leatherwood, the season 22 winner of The Voice, as…
Rain back in the forecast Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold/stationary front will bring increased rain odds starting Friday. This Evening Cloud cover will continue to ramp up overnight ahead of tomorrow's frontal arrival.…
Macon Beer Fest sets record for prostate cancer screenings at Pints for Prostates event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Macon Beer Fest, an annual event hosted by the Rotary Club of Downtown Macon, has broken a record for most prostate cancer screenings at a single Pints for Prostates event, the festival announced Thursday. 147…
Milledgeville residents have chance to speak out on proposed millage rate hike at upcoming hearings
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The City of Milledgeville announced Thursday a proposed 17.57% property tax increase over the rollback millage rate…
Middle Georgia man sentenced to 20 years for child pornography possession
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Middle Georgia man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material.…
ALDI opening first Dublin store on November 16
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The grocery store ALDI plans to opens its first Dublin location later this month with special deals and giveaways, including a chance to win…
Last day without rain this week
This morning we saw temperatures in the upper 40s to 50s with a bit of cloud coverage. Today we will see the 80s again with more in the way of…
Man arrested for shooting on Fair Street
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- An arrest has been made in connection to the shooting incident that left a 32-year-old woman in critical condition Wednesday night. The Bibb County Sheriff's…
UPDATE: Arrest made in Wednesday shooting that left woman in critical condition
UPDATE (11/9): An arrest has been made in connection with Wednesday’s shooting on Fair Street. ORIGINAL STORY (11/8): MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 32-year-old woman is in the hospital…
Forrest B. Johnson & Associates announces Thanksgiving dinner giveaway in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Forrest B. Johnson & Associates will provide 1,200 free Thanksgiving meals to the Macon community in a first-come, first-served giveaway on Wednesday, November 22. The giveaway will begin at 10 a.m. at four different locations in…
UPDATE: Warner Robins, church partner to open warming shelter
UPDATE (11/27): The City of Warner Robins announced Monday a “significant partnership” with No Limit Baptist Church to address the needs of the homeless during frigid…
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful plants shade trees on Bibb County school playgrounds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Students at select Bibb County schools can now enjoy the beauty of trees courtesy of Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and Cox Communications. Forty…
Cloud cover begins to return Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will begin to see more clouds as high pressure moves out over the Atlantic and a cold front approaches. The Rest of The Evening…
Another day with warmth and sunshine
This morning we saw temperatures in the 40s with a few areas of patchy fog. Today we will warm up to the mid 80s with once again plenty of sunshine.…
UPDATE: Forsyth Mayor re-elected for another term
UPDATE: Current Mayor Eric Wilson has been re-elected by winning 67% of the votes over John…
Keeping it warm again Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach the lower 80s again as high pressure moves away from the Peach State. Overnight Skies will be clear with temperatures dropping into the upper 40s and lower 50s. Winds will be rather gentle…
Daniel Cape wins race for Bleckley County Sheriff
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Voters in Bleckley County have decided to remove the interim tag from Daniel Cape's title. Cape, who took over as interim sheriff after former…
New digital marquee draws attention to history, culture at Macon's Douglass Theatre
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - If you’re driving along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Macon, you may have noticed an eye-catching new sign for…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center to celebrate caregivers with resource fair on November 15
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin is set to hold a Caregiver and Family Resource Fair later this month. The goal is to connect and support individuals who are dedicated to caring for veterans.…
Georgia's duck hunting season begins November 18, special early access for youth and veterans
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Duck hunters are gearing up for the opening of the state's duck hunting season starting on November 18, and youth, active military and veterans have an exclusive early hunting opportunity on November 11-12, the Georgia…
Sunny and low 80s today
What a wonderful day expected across Middle Georgia with plenty of sun in the sky. This morning we saw temperatures in the 40s with a few areas of patchy fog. Today…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores October 30-November 3
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, October 30 and Friday, November 3, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers raises more than $100,000
MACON, Georgia (WMGT/41NBC) - The Middle Georgia community and law enforcement leaders gathered Monday to celebrate, after Macon Regional Crimestoppers raised more than $100,000. Since its inception 22 years…
More sunshine and warmth Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - High pressure will remain over the Peach State for one more day, keeping the sunshine and heat around Middle Georgia. Overnight Expect mostly clear skies with temperatures dropping into the mid to upper 40s. Winds will…
Warner Robins City Council candidates highlight growth, accountability ahead of election
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The City of Warner Robins may have a new Council Member for the position of Post 2, depending on the…
Perry Police arrest multiple suspects after personal armed robbery at hotel
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — An early morning armed robbery at a Perry motel Saturday led to multiple arrests. Perry Police said in a news release…
Insomnia Cookies now open in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Late night craving? Look no further than Insomnia Cookies! The popular late-night bakery is now open in Macon. It's located at 1530 Mercer Drive near Mercer's campus. The long-anticipated dessert store hosted a grand opening over…
Chicken Salad Chick opening in Milledgeville on November 15
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The fast-casual restaurant chain Chicken Salad Chick is opening a Milledgeville location on Wednesday, November 15 with several days of grand opening festivities.…
Nice day ahead
It was another chilly morning across Middle Georgia with temperatures in 40s. Some spots like Eastman, Dublin, McRae, and Vienna were in the 30s. Not going to take very long to warm up…
Woman dies after being struck by vehicle on Mercer University Drive, investigation underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 67-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night on Mercer University Drive. A Bibb…
Houston County DA: Woman arrested in connection with 2020 death of 2-year-old
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 32-year-old Kianna Davis has been arrested in connection with the 2020 death of two-year-old Karter Ambrose, according to Houston…
Second escaped Bibb County inmate apprehended in Atlanta, woman also charged
UPDATE (4:30 p.m.) - A woman is in custody in connection with hindering the capture of Marc…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrests 22 in Fraud Investigation
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 people in connection with a Conspiracy to Commit a Felony Investigation. On October 13, it was…
Temperatures start to rebound Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Following a blast of cold air after Halloween Middle Georgia will begin to see warmer conditions return Friday afternoon. Overnight It will be another frigid night around Middle Georgia where once again the record low temperature…
Jones County Boil Water Advisory issued after major water main break
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for multiple areas in Jones County, including the 300 through 800 blocks of…
GMC Prep claims One Act Region Championship in Milledgeville's NewDay USA Center
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Military College Prep School has won the title of Region 5A Division II One Act Champions following its performance of "Once on This Island, The Musical" in Milledgeville. On the stage of the NewDay USA…
City of Perry ensures financial transparency with in-depth audits
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Anyone interested in learning about how the City of Perry generates revenue or spends taxpayer dollars can trust that the city’s financial reports…
Play Streets Macon bringing pedestrian-friendly street party to downtown Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Visitors to downtown Macon can come out to a pedestrian-friendly First Friday street party as part of the Bike Walk Macon Play Streets…
Macon Water Authority to help enforce anti-litter law in effort to preserve Ocmulgee River
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In a move to protect local waterways, some Macon Water Authority (MWA) employees are being granted the authority to issue tickets to individuals caught littering. The…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office cracks down on illegal tobacco sales to minors
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says it arrested multiple people following a series of compliance checks across local convenience stores.…
Georgia DNR reminds pet owners to tag and register non-native reptiles
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding pet owners to tag and register their non-native reptiles before the deadline…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office warns residents of rising identity theft scams, tactics
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With identity theft at an all-time high, it's easier than ever to be the victim of a scam. While phone,…
Houston County voters to decide on SPLOST renewal for infrastructure, public services
HHOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Houston County voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide if they'll renew the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). County…
Cool weather to stick around another day
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Highs will remain more than 10 degrees below average Thursday afternoon. Overnight It will be bitterly cold across Middle Georgia tonight. A Freeze Warning is…
Firearm found in student's backpack at Houston County High School
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A firearm was discovered today in a student's backpack at Houston County High School during an administrative search, according to school…