Coroner: 9-year-old dies after being run over by heavy machinery in Houston County
BONAIRE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A 9-year-old child died after being run over by heavy machinery in Houston County on Monday. It happened around…
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Macon set for retail expansion with Riverside Centre amid traffic concerns
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the conditional use application for Riverside Centre, a 400,000 square foot development poised to offer gas, groceries and…
$25 Million redevelopment project coming to downtown Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A $25,000,000 redevelopment project is underway in downtown Macon, after the demolition of the Joseph N. Neel Department Store and Blair’s Discount Furniture on…
Dublin resident named new Georgia Forestry Commission Forest Health Coordinator
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has announced the promotion of Dublin resident Michael Torbett to the position of Forest Health Coordinator. According to a GFC news release, this position is integral to maintaining the health and…
Cool and sunny weather is back after this weekend's cold front
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Conditions will be dry and cool to get the new work week rolling. The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain…
Heavy law enforcement presence reported at Warner Robins Best Buy
UPDATE (4 p.m.): As of now, we have not received any new information regarding this situation. We called…
BCSO investigating robbery at Pio Nono Sunoco
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery that took place Saturday afternoon. The BCSO says just before 1 p.m. at the Sunoco on…
Temple Beth Israel celebrates resilience with Hanukkah Menorah lighting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temple Beth Israel is observing the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah with a menorah lighting and holiday dinner. Members of the congregation met in the temple courtyard to sing traditional songs and light the first three candles…
Speed limit cameras added at six more Bibb County schools
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Speed cameras have been added at more Bibb County schools and will be activated soon. Cameras have been added to Carter Elementary, Hartley Elementary, Heard Elementary, Springdale Elementary, First Presbyterian Day School and Windsor Academy, and…
BCSO looking for entering autos suspect
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –The Bibb County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying a suspect, investigators say broke into several cars recently. They say the man picture above entered several cars…
Crisp County Sheriff's Office investigating car thefts
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Crisp County Sheriff's Office is investigating two car thefts, both happening Friday morning. According to the Sheriff's Office, a deputy was patrolling in Cordele…
Macon Volunteer Clinic moving forward with plans to relocate
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - For 20 years, the Macon Volunteer Clinic has provided free medical services to low income residents of Macon-Bibb and Twiggs counties. Now, the…
WATCH: Driver escapes unharmed as train strikes stalled car in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - No injuries were reported after a train struck a stalled car in Monroe County on Monday.…
Another weekend with high rain potential on deck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - More cloud cover and increased rain chances are expected this weekend with a cold front arriving Sunday. The Rest of the Evening Mostly cloudy skies are likely into tonight, however a bit of clearing will be…
Los Comales brings authentic Mexico City cuisine to Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fresh pork right off the spit! A new restaurant is bringing a taste of Mexico City to the people in Warner…
Tattnall Square Academy marks 37th year of 'Kids Yule Love' gift-giving tradition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Tattnall Square Academy in Macon hosted its 37th annual "Kids Yule Love" program on Friday. It's a holiday tradition during…
Washington County deputies alerted to drone drop at State Prison
DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One man is behind bars and another suspect has been issued warrants in connection with a drone drop at Washington State Prison.…
Crawford County woman sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman will spend the rest of her life behind bars for killing a man in 2020. 22-year-old Cheylana White…
Senator Ossoff secures more than $57K in federal grants for public safety in Warner Robins, Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff announced significant federal resources will go toward strengthening public safety…
GBI still seeking information on 2021 homecoming block party shooting that left man dead in Fort Valley
UPDATE (12/6/23): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation…
Georgia College launches free green tech course with $100K innovation grant
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Green technology, solar power and entrepreneurship are the focus of a new, free course being offered at Georgia College and State University…
Band director Robert L. Scott, Jr. honored with street name dedication
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A beloved Macon marching band director was honored on Thursday with a street dedication in front of Ballard Hudson Middle School.…
Temperatures start to rise Friday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Following the departure of high pressure to the east winds have shifted to the south, allowing warmer and more humid conditions to fill in. The Rest of the Evening Cirrus clouds will continue to filter into…
Warner Robins man sentenced to 12 years for aggravated assault, firearm charges
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 29-year-old Matthew Elijah Patterson of Warner Robins was convicted and sentenced to 12 years in prison, followed by 13…
UPDATE: Police make arrest in connection with shooting that left 2 teens injured in Warner Robins
UPDATE (12/7): Warner Robins Police say…
Macon-Bibb Fire Department working 5th Street fire in downtown Macon
UPDATE: A structure fire was spotted in downtown Macon early Thursday. Fire chief Shane Edwards tells 41NBC the building at 720 5th Street caught fire around…
How to check if a toy is safe to give to a child this holiday season
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - With Christmas less than three weeks away, Santa’s elves are hard at work making all the…
Atrium Health Navicent to implement seasonal visitor restrictions, mask policies on Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Atrium Health Navicent announced Wednesday it will implement seasonal temporary visitor restrictions and masking policies at its locations due to…
Nu-Way Weiners to close at Mercer Village, Bear Burgers set to open
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Nu-Way Weiners will close its Mercer Village location later this month, and a new restaurant will take its place next…
Lots of sunshine
Good Wednesday morning we saw out the door temperatures in the low to mid 40s with clear skies. Today we will warm up to the mid and upper 50s with a northwest wind…
Runoff election update: Fort Valley, Davisboro and Forsyth welcome new leaders
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Fort Valley voters have decided the future of their city council, choosing new representatives for the East and West Wards and the at-large seat. Following administrative disagreements and charter confusion, Tuesday's runoff elections were necessary…
CDC urges flu vaccinations as Georgia faces rising influenza, RSV cases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, and as flu cases continue to rise across Georgia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
2 dead in Jones County crash involving log truck and sedan
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Two people are dead after a crash involving a sedan and a log truck Tuesday night in Jones County. It…
Superintendent Dr. Fred Williams thanks Dublin City School District for his success
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Dublin City School District is celebrating the announcement last week of its superintendent as the 2024 Georgia Superintendent of…
Train, dump truck collision in Monroe County results in injuries
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people were hospitalized after a collision between a train and a dump truck Tuesday morning. A Monroe County Sheriff's…
Volunteers needed: Contribute to Grow Macon's gardening project in East Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Grow Macon, Inc., an organization with a mission of ending food insecurity, decreasing crime, educating the next generation of gardeners/farmers and re-establishing the lost sense of community among the residents of East Macon, will host a…
Breezy and cool conditions likely Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Winds will shift to the northwest overnight Tuesday, bringing cooler weather to Middle Georgia Wednesday. The Rest of the Evening A few cirrus clouds will linger into tonight, however overnight skies will overall be mostly…
UPDATE: Arrangements announced for former Macon-Bibb EMA Director Johnny Wingers
UPDATE (12/5): A graveside service honoring Johnny Wingers' life and service will be held with full military honors on Friday, December 8 at 1 p.m. at Snow’s…
Nice day today
Another cold morning across Middle Georgia with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s across the area with a few upper clouds. Today we will warm up into the low 60s with…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores November 27-December 1
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, November 27 and Friday, December 1, 2023. All scores of 69 and below are shown…
Bibb County Sheriff's Office launches B.E.A.M. Award to honor exemplary students
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has introduced the B.E.A.M. (Being Elevated And Motivated) Award to recognize and encourage the positive contributions of young people in the community. The award is dedicated to middle and high school…
Middle Georgia man sentenced to 60 years after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child molestation
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Middle Georgia man was sentenced to 60 years last week—with the first 50 to…
Dublin VA to host women veterans health forum and claims clinic on Thursday
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – In an effort to address the healthcare needs of female veterans, the Dublin VA Medical Center is set to…
UPDATE: Deputy coroner identifies person killed in Sunday night shooting in Dublin
UPDATE (12/4 - 9 p.m.): Laurens County Deputy Coroner Nathan Stanley identified the person killed in a shooting outside Burger King Sunday night as 19-year-old Jeremiah…
Middle Georgia peach farmers optimistic amid early cold, wet winter predictions
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Local peach farmers are feeling optimistic about the upcoming crop despite fluctuating weather conditions. Cold temperatures arrived early this year,…
Cooler night ahead for Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will likely drop into the upper 30s around much of the region tonight. The Rest of the Day Expect a few cirrus clouds to linger into tonight. These will do little to insulate the region,…
Federal prisoner Johnifer Barnwell pleads not guilty to escape charge
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Johnifer Dernard Barnwell, known by aliases “Whoop” and “Malixe,” pleaded not guilty Monday to escaping the Bibb County Jail in October. The…
Macon marks Little Richard's 91st birthday with 3-day celebration
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon is celebrating what would have been the 91st birthday of its legendary son, Little Richard Penniman, with three days of events starting…
Turnpike Troubadours taking Macon Amphitheater stage in April 2024
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Turnpike Troubadours are set to perform at the new Macon Amphitheater on April 27, 2024. The group will appear with the Red…
Mild conditions today
This morning we saw areas of patchy fog with chilly temperatures in the 40s and low 50s and partly cloudy. This Afternoon we will warm up rather quickly into the upper 60s to…