Cordele man injured while fleeing shooting
CORDELE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cordele Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man injured. Cordele police responded to a shots fired call at the Party Shop on…
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Very mild spring day ahead
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Happy Earth Day and good Monday morning to everyone! Today, we're starting off with temperatures in the 40s and 50s under partly cloudy skies.…
Museum of Aviation prepares for Summer of fun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Museum of Aviation is celebrating 40 years of operation and gearing up for a busy Summer of events. Jeffrey Brett, President and CEO…
Mahala Club of Perry to host Touch A Truck
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Mahala Club of Perry will be hosting Touch A Truck on April 20. The Touch A Truck event will be from 9:30…
Rain chances up to finish the week
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A slow moving cold front will bring isolated storms Friday evening and more rain over the weekend. This Evening A few isolated storms will fire up throughout the evening over the northern half of the Peach…
UPDATE: 'Emergency maintenance' continues after fatal traffic accident on Interstate 475 North
UPDATE (9:30 P.M.): "Emergency maintenance" continues following a crash Friday afternoon that left one person dead. According to the most recent update on 511ga.org, the event's anticipated end time is 8 a.m. on Saturday. ORIGINAL STORY (3:07 P.M.): MACON, Georgia…
Monroe County Sheriff's Office looking for man in identity fraud case
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is searching for an Atlanta man wanted for identity fraud. Deputies are looking for 28-year-old Naquille Harvey. Harvey weighs 180 lbs and is 6'2. Harvey's last known address is 1438…
UPDATE: Arrest made after deadly shooting on Winston Drive
UPDATE (4/19/24): The Bibb County Sheriff's Office has arrested 20-year-old Jordan Lavoris Dean of Macon in connection with a deadly shooting on Winston Drive. According to the…
Warner Robins Mayor implementing programs to combat recent spike of fatal shootings involving teenagers
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick says since taking office, crimes like petty theft and domestic violence have gone down. But lately, there has been an uptick of fatal shooting involving teenagers. Mayor Patrick says, "they're…
Decision 2024: Meet Chris Patterson, candidate for Bibb County Sheriff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. Chris Patterson, DeAndre Hall, David Davis, and Chris Paul are competing…
Georgia Connections Academy shares tips to minimize testing anxiety
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mandatory state testing is officially underway and Georgia Connections Academy is offering tips and tricks to minimize testing anxiety. Precious K.…
Macon Mental Health Matters to host Knitting and Counseling
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Mental Health Matters will be hosting Knitting and Counseling. Knitting and Counseling meets every Monday at 10 a.m. at the…
GDOT announces I-75 Southbound lane closures this weekend for resurfacing project
PEACH COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Motorists traveling southbound on Interstate 75 through Peach County this weekend should prepare for delays as Georgia Department of…
Decision 2024: Meet Chris Paul, candidate for Bibb County Sheriff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. Chris Paul, David Davis, DeAndre Hall, and Chris Patterson are competing…
YouthUp Inc. launches monthly meetings with parents and teens
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — YouthUp Inc., a Macon non-profit, is taking steps to provide a safe space for parents and teens to come together and discuss issues…
Man arrested for aggravated battery, victim still in critical condition
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Thursday in connection with an aggravated battery earlier this week. Deputies say the incident happened at Corner Grocery Store, located at 2057 Walnut Street, on April 14. According…
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his home in Osprey, Florida, David Spero, Betts’ manager…
Warner Robins Police Chief urges community action after Tuesday's deadly shooting
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — A warrant has been issued for a teenager accused of shooting and killing a man at a convenience store in Warner Robins…
UPDATE: 2 charged in shooting that left man dead in 2023
UPDATE (4/17/24): Two men are now charged in connection with the death of 47-year-old Ishmael Hassan Saleem in 2023. A Bibb County Sheriff's Office news…
The heat continues to climb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia will see temperatures rise into the upper 80s (and potentially lower 90s) to finish the work week. This Evening Partly cloudy skies will linger into tonight as temperatures remain very mild. An isolated shower…
Deputies: Man arrested after traffic stop leads to cocaine discovery
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested a man after finding a kilo of cocaine during a traffic stop. K-9 Interdiction Unit Deputies and S.R.T. Unit Deputies assisted the Georgia State Patrol during the traffic stop. K-9…
Two Men and a Truck host annual Movers for Moms event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Men and a Truck will be hosting the annual Movers for Moms event, benefiting moms at the Rescue Mission of…
UPDATE: Arrest made in connection with fatal shooting at Haven Inn and Suites
UPDATE (4/16/24): A person is now in…
Macon-Bibb Commission approves $2 million jail improvement measure from commissary funds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance Tuesday to reallocate $2 million from the Sheriff’s Commissary Fund to…
UPDATE: Warner Robins Police say 1 dead, another injured after Tuesday afternoon shooting
UPDATE (4/17/2024 2:20 p.m.): Investigators have determined that 18-year-old Javon Charles and 24-year-old Zephaniah Langston were the only people involved in the shooting.…
Houston County deputies seek woman in $4,000 credit union fraud case
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Houston County Sheriff's Office is looking for help identifying a woman who deputies say fraudulently withdrew $4,000 from three…
Rain odds climb a bit Wednesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WGMT) - A couple of spotty showers will be possible Wednesday to accompany the added cloud cover. The Rest of the Evening Partly to mostly cloudy skies will remain with Middle Georgia this evening as temperatures hang in…
Old Book Sale starts Thursday in Perry
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Right now, the Baby Barn at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry is filled with empty tables. But by Thursday, it will be covered with…
High speed chase ends with 2 arrests on Northside Drive
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Two arrests have been made after The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia State Patrol recovered a stolen car. On April 16, 2024,…
Dickey Farms prepares for upcoming Strawberry Festival
MUSELLA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dickey Farms will be hosting their annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, April 20th. Admission is free for those attending. There will be strawberry picking, live…
Decision 2024: Meet Sheriff David Davis, candidate for Bibb County Sheriff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. David Davis, DeAndre Hall, Chris Paul and Chris Patterson are…
Shooting suspect facing murder charge after victim dies in hospital
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Edwardo Eugene Bigelow Junior faces a murder charge without bond after 64-year-old Robert Pleasant died from his injuries. According to the Bibb County…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 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, April 8 and Friday, April 12, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory…
Decision 2024: Meet DeAndre Hall, candidate for Bibb County Sheriff
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Four candidates are qualified for the upcoming Bibb County Sheriff election. DeAndre Hall, David Davis, Chris Paul and Chris Patterson are competing…
Another day in the 80s with clouds
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Good morning! I hope everyone is having a good day so far. Today, we’re starting off with mild temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s…
Middle Georgia's strawberry season underway; peach prospects look promising
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Spring is here, and with it comes strawberry season in Georgia. Tyler Wainwright, the farm manager at Lane Southern Orchards, says the…
Motorcyclist dies after Sunday night crash on Pio Nono Avenue
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a man is dead after a crash Sunday night on Pio Nono Avenue. It happened just after 7 p.m. at the road's intersection with Sherry Drive, according to a sheriff's…
More heat and humidity start to arrive Tuesday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will reach the 80s again in the afternoon as rain odds and cloud cover start to rise. The Rest of the Evening Mostly…
Macon golfers tee off at Salvation Army charity event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A day after the Masters Tournament wrapped up in Augusta, local golfers hit the course at Brickyard Country Club in Macon for a…
Town of Dexter preparing for return of Possum Hollow Festival
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Possum Hollow Festival is set to return to Laurens County after more than a decade hiatus. The festival is Saturday, April…
Man killed in early morning house fire
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a house fire early Monday morning, according to the Bibb County Fire Department . Crews responded to the call at…
Sunshine with the mid 80's today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Good morning! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Today, we're starting off with mild temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s under clear skies. As…
UPDATE: Men charged in Monday shooting, armed robbery now face murder charges
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Twiggs County School District using new bus tracking app for parents
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Parents in the Twiggs County School District now have the ability to get real-time information about their child's bus ride…
Main Street Gray's Hometown Spring Festival happening Saturday
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – It's going to be a family fun filled day in Gray. "Personally the food, right off the bat, you'll enjoy the…
Warm and sunny weekend on deck
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will rise into the 80s by Sunday afternoon as sunny skies stay with the Peach State. Saturday Sunny skies will stay with Middle Georgia as…
Former FVSU, NFL player Ricardo Lockette arrested on multiple charges in Atlanta
ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Former NFL wide receiver Ricardo Lockette was arrested in Atlanta this week on multiple charges, according to Fulton County Jail records.…
McRae-Helena Police find man dead in SUV in cemetery
McRAE-HELENA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Officers with the McRae-Helena Police Department find a man dead inside a vehicle in a cemetery. On Thursday, McRae-Helena Police were dispatched to…
BOLO: Man wanted for burglary at Citgo Convenience Store
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is searching for Khari Woodford in connection to a burglary that occurred at the Citgo Convenience Store. According to a Be On the Look Out (BOLO) notice from BCSO, the theft…
Out of the Darkness Campus Walk at Tattnall Square Park
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Out of Darkness Campus Walk will be at Tattnall Square Park on Saturday, April 12. Will Spurlock, a sophomore at Mercer…